My Best Exploration Ever! Inches From Death, As Dangerous as Mine Exploring Gets

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My biggest adventure yet! Come with me as I take you down 600 feet of nearly 100 year old ladders searching for never before seen artifacts in the very bottom of the Sterling Mine.
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Abandoned & Forgotten Places
Documenting abandoned mines like never before!
Let's take abandoned mine exploring to the next level!
With your support you can help make this the best abandoned mine exploring channel on KZbin!
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On this channel we go deep... REALLY DEEP into abandoned mines and tunnels all throughout the western United States. We researched some of the harder to find mines and hiked or 4x4 back into them to explore and reveal their hidden secrets. Many of these remote locations are filled with cool artifacts, antiques and unique geology that will have you guessing as to why the old prospectors worked so hard to find gold, silver, and other minerals.
A&FP moves just a bit slower as compared to other mine exploring channels. Gly discusses why the miners chose these sites and he points out the geology and minerals that got them excited. Veins of quartz filled with gold and silver made many men lose sleep in the 1800’s and early 1900’s and modern prospecting still does to this very day.
DANGERS? Oh yes, there’s allot of dangers associated with old mines. Un-exploded dynamite, blasting caps, bad air, bats, spiders, and snakes all find their home in abandoned mine shafts and tunnels. Oh, and let’s not forget rotting timbers, flooded passages and collapsing rock!
Gly takes abandoned mine exploring seriously with all the proper safety equipment, training, and experience necessary to do this activity as safe as possible but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a bit of fun along the way. “Gly”, your host and his band of crazy characters “Old Bob” (Gly’s Jeep), “Quackers” (Gly’s duck) and “Bobbie” (Gly’s hula girl) are sure to brighten your day with their comments and silly antics. Heck, they may even give you a chuckle or two.
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Ok, now for the ugly stuff...
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NOTICE This video and all commentary therein including comments by the viewer is for entertainment purposes only and not intended to be instructional.
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[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: I would like to thank all of my subscribers for being so supportive in helping the channel become incredibly successful in such a short period of time. Beginning Saturday September 26th at 7:00am PST and ending Monday September 28th 7:00am PST you’ll enjoy 48 hours of Episode 72, my biggest adventure yet, commercial free and uninterrupted. So grab your friends and family and pop some popcorn for the most thrilling abandoned mine adventure ever!!

[@everettbuscus]

Love your channel Gly. Me and my wife watch your episodes every week!! Love the exploration and the history behind the places you explore. Just curious, will you ever explore some of the old California gold mines?

[@W7DSY]

Sounds like the biggest thing since "Gone With the Wind"

[@BoilerRoomRadio]

Have you ever experienced an earthquake while exploring?

[@anthonyyoung7344]

Did you hear that knocking in the background when you was at the 600.

[@FromGregg]

What’s the strangest thing you found down in a mine?

[@85Captain]

As long as you find the courage to go into those dark, old, dangerous mines, I will find the courage to leave the safety of my bed to go to pee at night.

[@brooksrownd2275]

That can be quite dangerous if you have cats that hairball frequently.

[@tedc3895]

I had to walk out to an outhouse. It was easier than sitting on a pot. We got indoor plumbing when I was in third grade. 8 years old. 1951.

[@85Captain]

@Ted_C you're a hero as well!

[@cheriecasey3072]

@jon castro 😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Ha ha good one

[@terryrose6208]

As a former coal miner of 22 1/2 years, I have seen my share of dangerous roof and ribs. There were several fatalities of various causes at a couple of the mines I worked at. It was when we were pulling (mining) pillars (room and pillar mining) after driving up a section of the mine that it became really dangerous. I was a continuous miner operator for most of that time although I also did a lot of roof bolting. I developed PTSD from all the years of escaping from falling ribs and top. I still occasionally have nightmares. You Sir are a brave individual.

[@trollscream8607]

Holy that does not sound fun, at all. Hoping you got some good lay in return at the very least

[@terryrose6208]

@@trollscream8607 Lol, married and divorced twice. When it was good it was good, and when it was bad it was bad. I'm seventy two and still a workaholic. And the ladies like a lot of attention.

[@TROBassGuitar]

I had a friend who did mining for a month or 2 he did something like set something a support in place so the ribs could be set up or something to that extent, he said he felt like he was gonna die every day and quit, talked about water flooding in and all this other crazy stuff in just a month or 2 of work

[@robertmccully2792]

Yea I don’t like enclosed spaces any longer either. In fact I will not fly for that reason.

[@stormbornapostle5188]

Your "nope" point: hallway so absolutely twisted and warped that it's shocking that it's even still standing. My "nope" point would have been the spider.

[@scottcol23]

Imagine climbing down that shaft EVERY single day with only the flame from your carbide lamp. Those miners were hard core.

[@elonmust7470]

They rode the machinery....

[@stanley4290]

@@elonmust7470 more so they did that for money, to live

[@elonmust7470]

@@stanley4290 What do you mean? Everyone has a job to make make money & live..

[@stanley4290]

@@elonmust7470 that dude who you answered said that they were hardcore, you said that they rode machinery. I meant to express how even gardeners could be hardcore when you don't know shit about how they work in what circumstances etc. Sory my English is limited i can't express myself fully

[@stanley4290]

@@elonmust7470 window cleaners on a 150 story building are hardcore to me, but they are strapped, and full of safety

[@ShannonTunnell]

Today I learned that there is a pretty good distance between my drawn line and Gly's drawn line.

[@sickstuff7624]

A lot have things have changed in that mine…. but one thing has stayed the same after all these years. The can of Arizona Iced Tea still says 99 cents on it. Thank you Arizona for consistently putting out a quality product at a competitive price.

[@BruceschultzAU]

You nearly made it to my house mate. Any deeper and you would have arrived for a beer in Australia

[@benjamintchang3923]

lol

[@Maswan._.]

I love how this is basically a TV series on youtube. It is so professional and entertaining as well as has Amazing video editing in it. I really feel like im watching a legit TV show. You Deserve ALL the subscribers

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you!

[@Bacony_Cakes]

Definitely more subscribers than Cocomelon.

[@ebonhawken574]

It’s better then a TV series, Hollywood doesn’t have its grimy hands all over it.

[@clownman9859]

Hey,, IS IT ME*,, OR IS SOMEONE "" KNOCKING " SEVERAL TIMES AT THE END OF THE VIDEO AS YOU/HE DRANK THE GREEN TEA?!! I HEAR THE GASP OF THOUGHT AS HE HE THAT! THATS CRAZY ° THAT WAS NOT ROCKS MOVING,, THAT WAS ONE EITHER GETTING HIS ATTENTION NOT TO GO BACK UP,, TO STAY BECAUSE THEY ENJOYED HIS PRESENCE ETC,, AND OR SOMEONE PLAYING GAMES IN THERE.. THOSE KNOCKING OUT LOUD WERE ABSOLUTELY 💯 POSITIVELY CONTROLLED BEHAVIORAL KNOCKING!!. ABSOLUTELY 💯 POSITIVELY INSANE TO WITNESS*!*! IF NOT RIGGED...

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

@@clownman9859 Yeah, Gly even heard it too as he hesitated after them. Maybe that can was left as a gift or offering for a Tommyknocker and it was upset someone was drinking it? ;)

[@85Captain]

"Look at how this is all busting and failing." ...goes deeper.

[@577buttfan]

It's been that way for years it'll last a few more minutes just don't touch the back or the sides.

[@spammcgee9893]

To boldly go where no KZbinr has never gone

[@Sarah-yq9ke]

@@lb1448 lol let's hope the timbers don't shiver while he's under them

[@solenoidnull9542]

Everytime you go deeper in the collapsing areas I think 'Yup, that's where he's gonna stop and turn back.' But nope, you keep on going and going until its literally impossible to keep going... amazing and scary to watch

[@mullinsjm1]

I was the same way. I would shake my head like theres no way hes going in there; and he did.

[@mimih22a]

You think this is scary check out "spelunking"

[@garyruss3529]

Gives me anxiety every time I watch him do this.

[@BenDover-wm7wf]

Just watching these vids sets off my claustrophobia.

[@bestseedorchard1107]

The "Jesus Saves" section of the mine at about 1:09:00 to 1:23:00 Left me speechless, ,there are no words for the courage and professionalism Gly shows there. Astounding!!!

[@brettspires7746]

“...but no one has been *inside* the mine” *passes can of Pringles and beer*

[@iotech1]

This gave me a chuckle too

[@justinakers3196]

I’m not even a beer drinker anymore but that sounds like a pretty damn good combo

[@paffle8798]

that pringles can is from the 1980s

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

I hear that. Me too. Gly dont go in there! What is this a real life horror movie? Talking to the on screen characters? They cant hear us

[@walterbrunswick]

timestamp please?

[@prophetofbeans6781]

Your entire channel is proof as to why women live longer. Keep it up sir!

[@lowz1369]

All you had to do was not be sexist.

[@prophetofbeans6781]

@@lowz1369 guess how many females worked in 19th and 20th century ore mines? Few if any until a little incident called WWII where they needed all the men to go fight and die in Europe and the Pacific, necessitating female manpower to keep industry afloat in the absence of the regular crew. Men on average work more life threatening jobs than women, this is a universal fact. They then also tend to have hobbies with complimentary threat levels. I've worked in healthcare for 5 years with the elderly, and the demographic is disproportionately female in all arenas: memory care, long term care, and assisted living. Even the staff is 90% female. I was often the only male on staff for my shifts. Learn to take a joke.

[@frankkez6580]

@@lowz1369 all you had to do is have sense of humor.

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Hilarious

[@lykosanubis]

As a woman I can say this statement is false. Not all of us are scared of life and boring. We like a good adventure just as well. :)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Cool to see you going down a little farther by yourself but you really shouldn't be climbing down old ladders with a camera in your hand and without a rope! Don't trust old ladders...they can and do fail. We want to see you exploring until you get old and grey!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks Frank! Going down was easy but climbing back up damn near killed me. There’s more to the story about this mine that I’m going to have to tell you someday.

[@Noabody]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Oh man, that's a brutal tease

[@platformstrange1794]

Very true Frank. I was more worried about the air quality at deeper levels given sulphides and rot. All the best to both of ya. Longtime sub of both. #Peace

[@TheEarthHistorysConfusing]

I was thinking frank would have a rope, why is this lot so crazy?.

[@cmestlshapin9593]

He missed alot of denim though..

[@avereth]

"There's no way he's gonna go deeper than that; I couldn't blame anyone if they stopped right here!" I said that 5 or 6 times you madman. It's a shame you can't ever access that last 300 feet, but you sure as hell tried to!

[@moorechains]

Watching this, as a former confined space/aerial rescue tech, I was running through scenarios in my head on how to rescue you from down there, provided you weren't trapped in a collapse.

[@somethingcats]

i mean I'd like to hear what you came up with. Out of curiosity

[@MaiAolei]

@@somethingcats Me too!

[@KezanzatheGreat]

I smell a video opportunity to educate the rest of us. I would also be interested to see what you would have to say. :)

[@Dwendele]

Don't watch Frank's channel then. LMAO

[@elonmust7470]

Why are you all so corny?

[@dillenrambo]

If you use “/gamemode spectator” you can fly underground and see all the caves at once without actually having to go inside them

[@russ838]

Sadly, the admins who could op him left in 1937 :(

[@SamBorgman]

@@russ838 Yep it is now just a forgotten adventure mode server.

[@Dirtbiker463]

Is this supposed to be another Minecraft joke? It’s a bit over done by now lol

[@lapeez2277]

@@Dirtbiker463 stfu

[@sewerspaghetti]

Yes but it makes it more interesting to see him actually go in to T H E G A T E W A Y T O H E L L

[@scottneil1187]

You sir are amazing, love your videos, no fake 'ghost' voices or other clickbait here, just pure entertainment.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you! Yep, none of that silly stuff here... just raw exploring. However, if a ghost wants to step out and shake my hand Ill be sure to capture it on camera. Lol

[@BeaverSmashing]

This is by far the most sketchy mine I've seen you explore. I kept thinking, its okay. Gly, you can turn back, we won't judge you, its okay! I think you made the right decision turning back. Even Frank wouldn't have continued on, but I think during your time with him, his fearless demeanor rubbed off onto you a bit 😉 Great explore!

[@legitboitv7719]

Who is frank (im a new viewer/subscriber)

[@nabinnyc]

i think he went on after three or four of my... "OH HELL NO"s 🥎🥎⚾🎱🧶🏉🏈🏐⚾⚽🥎🥎

[@thesource9127]

@@legitboitv7719 an another mine explorer,, channel name (exploring abandoned mines)

[@clownman9859]

FEARLESSLY DRIVEN IS RIGHT!! DID YOU HERE THE GHOST KNOCKING AT THE END OF THE VIDEO,, AS HE DRANK THE GREEN TEA ABOUT OUR GO UP THE SHAFT... LISTEN TO THE DELIBERATE CONTROLLED KNOCKING!!.

[@neondesertrye]

I really appreciate how you cover the geology of the mines and what minerals you observe.

[@kevindouglasjackson]

Dag nabbit for an hour and a half you had me sitting in front of my 50 inch television which I use as a computer monitor, saying outloud, "get the hell out of there, don't go there!" Man what an intense episode, are you trying to kill me..LOL

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Haha... I can just imagine it. Your watching my content the correct way. 👍

[@DavidDrummondTX]

Dude, I've chased tornadoes and hurricanes most of my life, and this video had me on the edge of my seat more than anything I've experience above ground. Well done and a very interesting. Thanks for the adventure!

[@oscarzepeda1558]

Haaa !!! that's a good one !!!! "All of the timbers has collapsed and failed-- but, it looks pretty safe" !!! at 36:00 I'm still cracking up !!!!

[@f.k.burnham8491]

Given the state of the shaft in places, it is extremely likely you are the last person to be in some of those areas before they collapse. You have more guts to go into some of those really unsafe areas.

[@jimmyfiggs6293]

Stephen Spielberg would approve of the production values in this episode.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: 😃👍

[@angelawierda760]

For sure!!

[@coolguy83852]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlacesSeriously man that intro is cinema grade😂😂 recently found your channel and love every aspect, amazing production value, informative and very entertaining. Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to make such quality content for us.

[@techalyzer]

Being a mountain hiking lover, I really do appreciate all these trips, knowing how difficult they really are and how much you need to prepare and how careful you need to be.

[@sewerspaghetti]

Welp time to get comfy and watch a guy explore a mine and turn it into a movie this is how I chose to spend my night.

[@gravelsasquatch6430]

Athletes give their fans 110% effort. You give us that and 10 fold more! Thank you for taking us along on all of your underground adventures. Stay safe down there. Hope you enjoyed that tea.

[@JasonBlenkiron]

Clickbaiting videos is a pet hate of mine...yours on the other hand!! Good God that was crazy. Caught myself holding my breath many a time watching this lol Quality...Quality...Quality Thank you 🇬🇧

[@Mike649foxx]

So we’re just going to ignore that spectral knocking sound at 1:28:05?

[@MarshaKay7532]

It happened twice! Gly was holding the can of tea so wasn't him.1:27:55

[@Mike649foxx]

@@MarshaKay7532 Oh yeah! It’s strange isn’t it? I wonder why he didn’t mention it??

[@ebonhawken574]

Didn’t want to give attention to the Tommyknockers

[@JJC991]

That's sad timber knocking 😢

[@ndeep45]

Dude.. you don't know how much this had me yelling at you to get out of there!! I like that old coffee pot you past. Dont play with that dynamite!! Glad that your getting out safe!! That shaft collapsed scared me shitless

[@radmom05]

You do some wonderful cinematography! Your drone shots, and the music, make for a professional grade intro

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you!

[@wildancrazy159]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces while I agree, something to be said for not being so "discovery channel"...you have your own charm which makes for a great channel. Tired now of the old way to get uninterested views with distractions, your content is prefect for something different without fluff.. Sorry don't mean to say it's not good, just too good?

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

And his pro voiceover voice too!

[@chumpster69]

Professional documentary maker speaking... I agree. Great job!

[@lorrinbarth1969]

I'm a fan of mine exploration vids. I'd guess I've viewed 90% of what's on youtube. But you've outdone everyone with your introduction: great drone shots, great info, great music.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you very much!

[@TheTotallyRealXiJinping]

16:38 I won’t lie, when you confirmed boot prints I thought Mr M was gonna pop out of the corners

[@Mr1998Brandonify]

Man, the guys who willingly worked in mines day in and day out, mad props to them

[@jmccracken491]

"GLY" You sir are a true legend in doing what you do. May The Lord keep you and your crew safe.😎

[@mrred123]

I want to understand more about how they would mine back in the day...Not by words alone, actually doing it.. finding a vein from start ,picking, mucking and so forth and so on. Love your channel and please be safe.

[@scottneil1187]

Vein my friend not vain.

[@takingthescenicroute1610]

Cody from Cody's Lab channel kzbin.info tried to do exactly this. The law has something against ordinary citizens digging mines (the lobbyists for the precious metal companies don't want competition).

[@schwabra]

Thank you. Your videos have become something my wife and I enjoy watching together.

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

Gly, this was amazing! My heart was in my throat and my butt was on the edge of my seat! I would also like to thank you for sharing your story and how exploring this hobby has added value to your life. Your raw courage should be bottled as an after shave! Consider yourself always welcome at my campfire, fellas. Also, Cudos to your helpers and basecamp buddies. Much love and respect, though we have never met. Old lady in Sequim, Wa.

[@rdaw33]

hundreds of feet down a dangerous mine, "it looks pretty safe"......yeah right!!!!.........great video, Thanks!!!!!!

[@garretthuff1905]

Man, thank you for turning around when you did at the 1:18:51 mark. I was literally yelling at my phone. "Dont do it". Thank you for explores, but please don't kill yourself for KZbin likes!

[@Projectredsky]

Imagine having the professionalism to continuously place every single artifact right back where it was.

[@matearosie]

That. Urban exploration or any exploration rule number one should always be:"leave only footprints, take only photographs"

[@jacobieevans6293]

Looks like the miners enjoyed their jobs down in that mine back between 1935-1960 based on most dates posted

[@mfree80286]

1:07:06 even though it looks fresh, that's a late 40's-early 50's MJB coffee can.

[@MK-ou6kc]

No one: Bob: *giggles about being inches away from the death*

[@joelfromportland]

At 49:02 "let's look at this shaft one more time. It's the one I came down" lol. Great video! Love them all. Thanks!

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this!

[@simontay4851]

1:09:50 "maybe if im carefull and i don't touch nothing..." Famous last words.

[@stevesidden9584]

Man how do you walk in those Big Kahuna's you are definitely in God's hands when you're down at a place like that stay safe my friend God bless

[@lizzw4216]

So what you’re saying is next time I’m down a mine, I should leave a Arizona tea for you 😂

[@HerpaDurpVg]

14:20 lol who crawled all the way down there with pringles and a coors?!

[@davidhettesheimer3685]

Dam that sure was a sketchy. Section even had me holding my breath and try not to touch anything lol. Great video gly. and thank you very much. 👍🍺🍺

[@johnhickey798]

You are one brave man Gly. That was "Extreme" Thanks as always for sharing

[@toddrouch7526]

Awesome explore!! Thanks for taking us along.

[@danielmorgan4445]

God bless you brother 🙏 Thank you for allowing us to see this adventure!!! You have balls made of platinum!!! Stay safe! And thank you again!

[@dennisthehirev580]

Thanks Gly, you scared me so much I've been sitting on the honey pot/bucket since watching. Thanks so much for this edge of my seat ride. You're a gentleman and a scholar. Education has never been so entertaining. Awesome.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you!

[@trinketsmusings]

I can't believe you had any energy left to smile by the time you got out of that mine. That was INENSE. You must have slept for days afterward. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Oh yes, it took me a couple of days to recover from this adventure. My legs were killing me afterwards.

[@jasondeppenbrook8999]

Drinking the ice tea was awesome my dude is a straight savage lol love your videos man thank you for showing us where we would never see

[@whitey5238]

Was it just me or did you hear the knocking on the rocks around the time he said that!

[@gobucks6070]

There's something therapeutic about these videos. Relaxing and adventurous at the same time.

[@JH557377]

What an awesome explore, Gly! I've said it before and probably will again, but you're channel is the best I've watched in mine explores. Your explanations of the strata, showing us what the miners were after and your camera/editing work are absolutely top-notch.

[@theskepticalnegativist1004]

Ooooh my lord, that must have been sketchy even back in the day. That's a crumbling mess. I love to se the exploration from the comfort of my couch but... Please stay safe.

[@michaelbrown641]

WOW...excellent video. You really pushed on. And got a free tea in the end. Thank you.

[@kevinthompson5827]

Yes that was certainly an experience like no other. Thanks for sharing this video with me I really enjoyed watching you make it.

[@schoolfoodtray908]

I was with you every step of the way, every rung of the ladder. I could feel the adrenaline rush in my gut. Thank for bring me along!

[@jonnyboy65ables]

Gly, as you are now world renowned and making these incredibly videos for all of our enjoyment and yours too, I only have a minor complaint and I don't know if it's KZbin or your channel, but there's so many commercials. Not that I will stop watching. 😁 Is it a KZbin thing or does it help pay the bills? Sincerely and loyally a fan for as long as these videos stay up. Ant tell Mr. M that he's an animal at 82 doing what he does! 👍👍👍 I have a huge mine where I live in calif. I would love for you to see. The first 200 yards is solid granite and about 25'×24'. It's ginormous. Lol. Got to repel about 18 feet to get in but it really is a big mine. Looking forward to your next video!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

jonnyboy65ables “Gly”: KZbin’s algorithm has detected that the channel is growing fast so it is dropping in more commercials than usual. Other than turning monetization on or off I don’t have control as to how many commercials they show. Yes, the ads are generating the channel a fair income stream and it’s helping the channel tremendously.

[@jonnyboy65ables]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces I'll keep on watching. Today's 600 ft shaft was pretty intense.

[@KD-sj7iv]

That's strange, I had no ads the entire video.

[@austinchasteeny]

@@KD-sj7iv do you have yt red?

[@billyline4244]

Dude, You are Awesome and I appreciate you taking the time to go down the mine. That made my morning. THANKS

[@chadmiller7460]

Super Video as always! I love watching these! Thanks so much for doing these!

[@americanadventureoutdoors4213]

Good news to start the week off with , can’t wait . Your show helps me get by wile I’m not able to get out and enjoy my mine wile I’m dealing with a torn muscle . Two years in row Been down from injuries missing mining season . Thank you for the great shows and look forward to many more and mabee someday meeting you and mr. b and exploring a few mines together .

[@tommyeugene]

Hey, I know you wont see my comment, but just wanted to thank you for your tireless work, entering old sites for the ones like me who find your journeys totally fascinating..please be safe buddy..

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you! I’m really happy your enjoying the channel!

[@Benson_aka_devils_advocate_88]

This gives the expression "A slow descent into hell" a whole new meaning!

[@adrianguerrero100]

Now this is some hard work to give the viewers what they love to watch especially putting your life on the line to explore some mines that 85% of the public including myself who would never dare to down to explore thanks for what you do to gives us the opportunity to see and learn about the mines

[@diannemc4840]

Right on!! This calls for cold beers. Can’t wait to see this👍🏻🇺🇸

[@zestoryseasand2342]

"This looks more sketchy in the way back" Yes I can say! You are very brave man

[@neurotictigers]

Only 25 mins in, and I am completely exhausted JUST watching how hard he is working!!

[@Vibluek9]

I’m so glad you came out safe, WHEW!!!! I couldn’t do what you do, you’re so brave.

[@MrPhamilton]

hell my heart was in my mouth through that last part very dangers take my hat off to you for going down that last part

[@naidastilwell2646]

The patterns on the walls in the Barite area were very interesting. In one section I wondered if there were fossil remains but I was probably wrong. The wood frames, ladders, etc. always amaze me; usually the seams tuck so well. Wish you had heard my telling you to turn around and go back the way you came when you pointed out the wet area!! That stretch of rock failure was a wee bit much. Take care, stay safe.

[@andymoseley2230]

WOW, what a brilliant epic episode thanks for taking us with you, especially in that crumbling lower level, I was concentrating so much I heard nothing around me here until you came up haha, it was almost like I was down there with you, just cannot imagine the noise, dust and danger when this mine was active and having to go down every day

[@americanmultigenic]

Amazing footage and tour. Look forward to "the rest of the story" you allude to. Thanks for a great 90 minutes of video!

[@WildHuntRH]

Yeah, I second the call for pic's of Mrs. M's dinners! Keep up the great videos Gly. I put your words of warning to good use this week poking around some really old coal mining trenches up here in PA this week. Open pits are just as dangerous are being in a mine! Found a very old collapsed actual coal mine on the side of the same mountain, orange water and all. Be Safe out there!

[@denimlabels7315]

I was amazed by Land of the Lost as a kid. Walking and diving into different dimensions. The peaceful and non peaceful Sleestack. As a kid I was pretty sure it opened my third eye chakra. Remember those colored gems that were arranged into that table that emitted special powers and insight?? Lol!! Great stuff!!

[@PinInTheAtlas]

Great explore Gly. My heart was bounding when you were at the 600 level. We could hear the nervousness in your voice. Glad you made it safe and sound.

[@oscarzepeda1558]

Your deep smooth voice definitely is the cherry on top !! I thought I was watching a BBC Nature Show !!!!

[@Xeidasx]

This was the first video I watched where I'm biting my nails and wishing you'd just get the heck out of there! Sketchy as hell

[@toms2145]

I love that intro/voiceover. I’m a pretty new sub, and I love how you present these videos.

[@neilbethell2299]

Just found this page and watched this video. Blown away by it. Keep up the amazing work and keep safe 👍

[@WaaDoku]

Came for the clickbait title, stayed for a great talk with my dad about the 1970s and cool mine stuff.

[@andie_pants]

Just yesterday the YT channel SciShow put out a video titled "How the Ocean Floor Got Filled with Riches", and it explains the hydrothermal processes that created the veins miners chase. I'd post the link, but for cybersecurity reasons I'll just mention the channel name and title. Well worth the view for fans of Gly, Mr. M, and Randy!

[@kiprice8327]

Like you explained earlier, we are looking at a lost art. Really something to see though...thanks so much.

[@Jeremy_Zack_Lucas]

You guys are amazing. People half your age probably couldn't do what you 2 do! Plus your knowledge and experience really captivates our attention!

[@lowkee33]

That was an excellent video, Thank you for these great explorations that you do. I cannot get enough of these abandoned places!!!!

[@pedigofamily8794]

This is set for my bday great way to spend some time love the videos Gly.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Cool! Happy upcoming birthday! 🎂

[@pedigofamily8794]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Thank you sir.

[@mikegross6107]

You made me a nervous wreck when you kept going into that collapsed section! Don't you know when to stop? Seriously though this was the best mine adventure video yet!

[@wiredperformance6130]

I got you gly! You’ll be safe all the way out. Doesn’t matter that this was 2 years ago! Nicely done as always!

[@MickeyS-thought-conservatory]

I love, love these videos. Thank you so much!! I like the detail and the comedy, and your positive attitude, thanks!!

[@remmiemax3624]

Gly, this was GREAT! Cn you imagine going up & down those ladders everyday???? Your arms may stretch out...LOL

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Lol... I’m fairly certain they rode the bucket.

[@davebeckley2584]

That was pretty dramatic, tiptoeing through a thoroughly rotten section of a mine. Your bravery, or fool-hardiness, is appreciated as most people watching always want to see what's at the end of that drift or down that winze but there is a time and place to call it too risky. To assure your rescue I assume you had the car keys? What prompted them to drive a vertical shaft where they did? There didn't appear to be any evidence of silver ore at the 100-foot station. An outcropping of barite on the surface? That is a lot of shaft to hope they finally hit a vein of something that paid. Thanks for sharing.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: They found a vein of Barite that went down nearly 1000 feet into the hill and to remove it they had to get underneath the vein so that they could use gravity to remove the ore more efficiently.

[@davebeckley2584]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces I assume then there was an outcropping on the surface and they weren't just lucky.

[@jackschwind4194]

Ok, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! Thanks for sharing your adventures

[@willp2406]

WOW you had me on the edge of my seat , in the collapsing tunnels , well done..