5 Level Mine - Steep Ladders - Great Artifacts - Two Cabins - Natural Timbering - Dynamite In Box ⛏️

[@Hymie23]

Great Yogi-ism, "the ladders aren't usable, otherwise they would be perfect". Love your channel, working my way through the shows. (Couldn't help pointing out your inner Yogi Berra). Take care.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Lol, did I say that? That doesn't even make sense. Of course, neither did Yogi with his "deja vu all over again" and others. Thanks for working your way through our catalog, Jaime!😁👍

[@rodhelms-yt2pk]

Thank you

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Rod. Thanks for watching!👍😁

[@gunny8978]

That was a cool mine take care ill talk to ya later,,, yes ms Julie that was a cool bucket 😎 I'd of had a hard time leaving it behind 🤣🤣

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Gunny, that was a great bucket. Not even rusted on the bottom. Thanks for the comment!

[@gunny8978]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring your welcome, have an awesome weekend 😎

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You too!😁

[@tonycraib5939]

You two are in my mind the best mine explores on KZbin .Thanks Tom and Julie

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Tony. We appreciate the nice comment!😊

[@Edgeofeof]

Stopping in to say hello! 👋🙂

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey, Eric. Thanks so much for stopping by. You have no idea how happy that makes us. We think about you all the time and wish you peace, my friend. ✌️❤️🙏

[@jamesrobertson4258]

You have one awesome wife to walk ahead of you explore and you take video what a perfect team. You two are enjoyable to watch and walk with and listen. Thanks I'm 75 and can't do it anymore.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the nice comment, James. It's a comment like yours that really makes us feel good. We're happy that you enjoy our videos!👍👍❤️

[@Glenn-em3hv]

He's 66 and has no problems!!! God gave us all 120 years to live and I'm 63 so I think of it like I'm only halfway!!! The more you use your body the stronger it will become!!!

[@aaronk534]

Oh that "Hard Rock..." graffitti was fantastic. People will forever be people lol love it.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That is a funny one. I guess sometimes the miners had some spare time on their hands.

[@rgildersleeve5479]

Love how Julie dominates the conversation, regular chatter box, "morning"! LOL! However, her smile speaks volumes. Definitely looks like M Monroe. Buck Hect are 1940 work boots. Have picture & tried to send it but I'm not that enlightened. Schilling brand coffee started in 1881, merged w/McCormick in 1946 and continued till 2002. Dupont Motor weld was used on drilling machines. Success, 💫✌

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, she is kind of the quiet type by nature. Thanks for your input on the artifacts!

[@rgildersleeve5479]

Thanks for showing them to us. Helps fill in some of the blank pages in the undocumented mining history.@@TomandJulieMineExploring

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're very welcome.

[@Ed_in_Md]

Don’t think I’ve seen a riveted barrel like that before. You guys always find fascinating things.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked it, Ed!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thats heavy duty barrel was for mercury .... thats pretty cool that the Kerosene can still has its label.... yep we are still with ya sonny Jim..... Tamping rod ..... could be a day box.... really surprise the two shafts didn't connect ....maybe they did at one time and it was backfilled.....cool explore ...keep'em coming and be safe out there

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Lots of cool stuff in this one. I was surprised the shafts didn't connect somewhere, too. We'll have to go back and rope down the other one. Thanks for your input, Jeff. We appreciate it!

[@richardbeee]

That was one of the ones i had the most fun in. All those mineral deposits, afraid i'd still be there sampling. On top of all that? I didn't have to duck once! Yee-Haa!! Thanks for a wonderful Friday morning explore.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This is a good one, Richard. Lots of minerals and artifacts. Even a couple sticks of dynamite. No head injuries either. Thanks for commenting! 👍

[@mineadventures7938]

i am with you Tom, i love the old timbers. that was fun, i like those old declines. fun times

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This is a great mine full of cool stuff. Do you recognize this one? Thanks for the comment, Ken!

[@mineadventures7938]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring , no, i haven't seen that one. Whats extra special is the bottles, those are not in any mine i ever seen, was cool to see, thanks for finding this one

[@tonyidle7813]

That was a great mine explore , lots to look at . I want to say thank-you for the time and effort you put out every week to bring us a great exploring adventure . Alot of people are not as fortunate to have the means to do that kind of stuff , so thank-you . TONY FROM WILSINVILLE .

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Tony! We're glad that you liked this one. Thanks for the comment and hope all is well in Wilsonville.

[@tednisbeth3088]

the amount of work , just amazing ! thanks Tom and Julie !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, the amount of work done here is nuts. This is a fun one to explore. Thanks for watching, Ted!👍😊

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello Tom Hello Julie Thank you for this very interesting exploring . This mine looks like a very old one and than it seems that it was activatet in modern times . This natural timbering is awsome . No wonder that all arround is desert when the miners cut Down all the trees for timbering 😉😉 Here at the Harzmountains the whole forest is planted only pinetrees all for the mining. The mines in Harzmountains needed alot of wood . I like the flower pictures very much In the desert so beautifull flowers I wish you both a good weekend and a happy New Week Take cares Yours Frank Galetzka

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Frank, this is an interesting mine for sure. I believe the mineral vein was found in the 1860's and the mine was worked until the mid 1940's. Maybe that's why it's desert because the miners cut down all the trees.😉. It sounds like you have plenty of wood for your mines in the Harzmountains. Glad that you liked the beautiful desert flowers. Thanks for commenting and hope you have a great weekend!

[@frankgaletzka8477]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring yes there was much wood in the Harzmountains. But now all the trees are dead . The Barkbeetle killed all the pinetrees. It start in the national Park they dont stop the beetle so it spread out all over the Stateforest and destroy everything. It looks like the woods After a atomicblast a little bit like Armageddon. But for the national Park erverything is okay 😞😓😩 They say the trees will return leavetrees like oak ahorn birch and so on a Natural wood as it had been in the past not a pineplantation. I dont agree with this because the Erosion that take place leave only rocks behind But the siencetist say everything will be allright 😞😓😩😤😡

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Too bad that the beetle killed so many trees. We have a similar bug here in Oregon that kills pine trees. It doesn't kill all the Pine tress though, just the weaker ones. Maybe it's good that your forest goes back to the native trees that were there before the pine plantation.

[@Brommear]

I love the flowers! Never get so engrossed in the large stuff that you miss the smaller gems. Thank you. (Castilleja angustifolia ~ Indian Paintbrush).

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's good advice about the smaller gems. Thanks for the scientific name for the Indian Paintbrush.

[@georgesmith8113]

Very enjoyable! Big mine with lots to check out. Some awesome colors. Great video. Thanks J&T! 👍👍👍👊😎

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed it, George! A good sized mine alrigh5, and cool minerals. Thanks for watching! 👍👍😎👊

[@roberthammond2637]

GREAT VIDEO...! Those Kerosene Cans were shipped two to a wood box. The boxes usually ended up becoming shelving in the portals, kitchins and cabins of the miners, (The wood was clear - no knots - and became cabinets or re-used as shelving). Great example of can label..! Those cans shipped all over the world in the 1920's and 30's.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed the video and seeing the cans and labels. That was fun for us, too. Thanks for commenting, Robert!👍👍

[@1uptospeed]

great to see that natural timbering, and them spring blooms ,thanks T&J

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Those full timbers are really fun to see. The flowers are cool, too. Thanks for the comment!

[@SueGirling68]

H Tom & Julie, what a cool mine, I loved seeing all of the natural timbering, it really adds character to the mine.. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx ❤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Sue, lots if cool artifacts in this one and of course the beautiful, natural, unmilled timbering. Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope all is well.

[@SueGirling68]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring All good here, thank you. Did you get your treats yet ??? xxx

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Nothing yet, Sue. Will let you know right away upon arriving.

[@SueGirling68]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Okay, thank you. xx

[@rea2605]

Every one a winner again and again. A most enjoyable way to spend some downtime, the quality of your output makes it really worthwhile.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed this one, Rea. Thanks for the nice comment!

[@Ed_in_Md]

Well I got interrupted a dozen times but finished the video. Great explore. Love all the natural timbering. Thanks for sharing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for making it through the video, Ed!

[@starman10548]

Nice big awesome mine 💗

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it really is a fun mine. Thanks for commenting!

[@jerryrichter4904]

that was wonderful tom and julie and almost 1 hour long Perfect thank you

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It's a fun mine to see. Glad that you liked it, Jerry!

[@TECHNOP.V.A.]

Hello! Very beautiful!👍✌

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello. Thanks for commenting! 👍 👍

[@druewzer]

Thanks for the video. Just subbed. Currently have very limited time to visit the southwest to explore & wander; at least there is this video I can return to get a non-tourist visual of a mine. Great video!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching and subbing. Here are a few more mine explores for you until you can get out here. kzbin.info/aero/PLBirOpgY-NV_n393pa-mL4RNYBMYUs04f

[@druewzer]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Thanks for the playlist link! Your videos have been quite enjoyable to watch to the point I have to "force" myself to stop so I can get some sleep. :) Preparing to work through the playlist.

[@001desertrat6]

Tom - third level , Wonder Bread wrapper . I remember Wonder Bread very well , they had a large Plant that made the bread , about a mile from where I grew up in Burbank , CA . Their Plant was in North Hollywood alongside the railroad tracks that paralled Chandler Ave . . About once a month , Mom & I would go to the Plant where they had a store that sold ''Day Old'' Bread & Pastries , (less than half-price of what they sold for in the Grocery Stores) . Mom would always buy 6 loafs of Bread & some Pastries , take them home and store them in the large upright freezer that we had in the Garage . --- < Doc > .

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Great story, Doc. We all grew up on Wonder bread, too. We had to go to the store and not the plant like you did. Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!👍🎅🎄🎁❤️

[@001desertrat6]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring --- And a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you ! --- < Doc > .

[@jrfox9356]

I love all the mines you guys go in . I like the geology

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

The geology is a huge part of the appeal for us, too. It's also the reason there is a mine here in the first place, obviously. The old equipment and artifacts are fun to see, but the minerals rule. Thanks for commenting!👍👌

[@pethoviejo]

Great exploration! Thanks for sharing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks Pethoviejo, glad you liked it!

[@Glenn-em3hv]

I can't imagine all the work it took not only to dig all that but then to haul all that wood in there also is just incredible!!! They were definitely the greatest generation!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it is incredible what the miners were able to accomplish. What a hard-working generation! Thanks for watching and commenting, Glenn!👍😊

[@richardhutchings921]

Desert Flowers are beautiful, as well as your exploring partner. Thanks for sharing Tom.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, they are both easy on the eyes. Thanks for watching and commenting, Richard!👍👍

[@AUMINER1]

nice! classic indeed! thanks for taking us along!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@Gary.7920]

Julie has a Most Beautiful. I envy you for your exploring. I lived in the Tucson area in the eaely '80's. but was too buisy working to do mung Exploring. Thank You for taking me along. Gary 79 year old in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the nice comment, Gary. Hope all is well in Arkansas!

[@gordonweaver2970]

The amount of work put into that mine was amazing! Thanks for taking us with you! You two are the best!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed it, Gordon. It’s a good mine and fun to see. Thanks for watching!

[@roperdon5939]

Watched this a few days ago but failed to comment. The monster timber’s in this mine was some of the largest I’ve seen on your videos. I can’t even imagine the effort it took to move those into place. Lots of other artifacts that were amazing. Look forward to the next adventure.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Those huge timbers really are something special. It must have been a tough job to fit them and muscle them into place. Thanks for coming back and commenting, Don. We appreciate it!

[@cameronbun]

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[@williamglaser6577]

Wow that was great ! Thanks !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It really is a great mine for exploring. Thanks, William!

[@aaronk534]

Something else about that fork, I believe it was used by a lefthanded person. If you zoom in, the farthest right tine is a little shorter. Thats from rubbin the steel on his lip/cheek. Pre stainless. Thats why 1 tines always shorter on old forks. Great video. Thanks

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I've never noticed, or even thought about, one tine being shorter than the others. I'll have to look at the photo again. Thanks for the comment, Aaron!

[@jimmystockdale7555]

A great mine, I really liked the old fork with that long handle. I liked the artifacts and really liked all the ladders. Y'all have a great day and may God bless y'all.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey Jimmy, isn't that a cool home made handle on that fork? Lots of nice artifacts and fun ladders here for sure. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for the blessing!

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Great video from the dynamic duo 😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

We're glad that you liked the video. Thanks for watching!👌😄

[@BrianBogiaBricky]

I am hoping to watch all these videos again but could take a very long time. I do like your videos and the scenery is sometimes so beautiful!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for trying to watch all the videos, Bricky. Maybe just a couple at a time so you don't get tired of seeing us. 😆

[@jacquelatourcaptainunderpa8475]

I like the part where you find the artifacts look at it and then you put it back where you found it, unlike some other's, I also think it cool that you have Julie with you my ex wife would not do anything with me I would storm chase but she would be in the basement lol. Be safe my friends.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

We leave all the artifacts as we find them and don't remove anything from the mines. Julie and I are lucky to have each other as exploring partners. Sorry to hear that your ex didn't share your interests. Thanks for the comment, Jacque!

[@Kevin-mw9yl]

You pair never disappoint.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Kevin. Thanks for the nice comment!👍

[@markattardo]

That was quite a mine! Thanks for taking us along👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It really is a great mine. Thanks for watching, Mark!

[@johnhorwath5629]

Wow, amazing mine and what a great trip with both of you!!! Thank you

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It really is a cool mine. Glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting, John!

[@milesanderson677]

Loving your videos 👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Appreciate the comment, Miles!

[@chancer7558]

Overall outstanding job!! Thank you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This is a fun one to explore. Glad that you liked it and thanks for commenting! 👍 👍

[@btcruiser]

That is a great looking mine - thanks for bringing us along!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked it, BT. It really is a nice mine. Thanks for the comment!

[@rogers8786]

What an awesome mine, really nice features and artifacts. Thanks for sharing this adventure!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This is definitely one of the better ones overall. Thanks for watching and commenting, Roger!

[@leighsayers2628]

Those huge timbers ...how did they even get them inside the mine ..let alone put them in place ..surely the old timers were super humans ..ask today's people to do that all by hand ..I bet they couldn't or even put their hand up to try ..amazing people back then .

[@treasurehunter7771]

What neat old buildings you two get to see, and I like Julie leading the way looking for snakes :) Be sure to video her when she finds a snake so we can see how to properly react to a situation like that! Great video guys!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That is a big part of the fun seeing the old cabins. We do most of our exploring in the winter months so we don't see a lot of snakes. We've only seen a dozen or so rattlers over the years. There was a large garter snake at the first cabin here but I didn't get it on video. Thanks for commenting, Walt!

[@PabloDiablo682]

Never seen your site before, but I like Julie's use of two walking sticks. I've got to try that out. I have never seen a riveted barrel. Had no clue they were ever made like that. You know I feel old whenever anyone brings up stuff opened by church keys. I remember being a little kid and opening up Hi-C with them. Back in the mid 70's.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for checking us out, Paul. We both use the trekking poles. Makes hiking much easier. Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@vincenthackett7771]

That second barrel was a old Mercury barrel that turn into wood stove and the one in the mine was a other mercury barrel. That’s how they moved them was on the rails in middle of the barrel. Mercury was really heavy to move. Great video you guys and stay safe out there can’t wait to the next video

[@richardbeee]

Hi Vincent, I'm going to have to disagree on those barrels. Mercury came in 76 lb. steel flasks. I can put about 100 lbs of mercury in a 1 gallon bucket. Some of those barrels with ribs were used for oil. Others that are found in old mining camps/underground were filled with drinking water. Those are usually zinc plated.

[@vincenthackett7771]

@@richardbeee I was told Mercury or cyanide was in those barrels by a old timer but maybe he was wrong but that’s why they like rail around the barrel because the mercury or cyanide was so heavy made it easier to move

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks Vincent, glad that you liked the video!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That is what I've heard, too. They measured mercury by the 76 pound flask. It would only have the volume of 2.5 liters.

[@davecottrell3044]

Another fantastic video! The flowers you've come across are gorgeous. The purple flowers are purple vetch. They grow right up into the Yukon and Alaska.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. Glad that you liked the video. This is a really fun mine to see, and it's not terribly difficult to navigate through. Thanks for your input on the flowers.👌😊

[@rickdale4921]

Awsome episode, love watching your channel, you two are the Best, never a boring moment, this was a very interesting mine, lots of amazing artifacts, my favorite was the riveted bucket, keep up the great adventures 😀 Looking forward to your next episode ❤️

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Those old riveted buckets are pretty cool. Lots of other nice artifacts here, too. Thanks for the nice comment, Rick!

[@TheRockgremlin]

WOW, that wall full of bright blue copper sulfate at the end was gorgeous! I paused the video and made a screen saver. Good stuff! Thanks again for taking me along with you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked seeing the colorful minerals. We sure like them, too. Thanks for commenting, RG!

[@billmasterpool8098]

Another great explore with excellent narration and video. We explore all over this great state. Soooo much history. Appreciate how you guys leave things as they are, as we do.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, loads of history in Nevada. We don't take anything from the mines and glad that you don't either. Glad that you enjoyed this explore and thanks for the nice comment, Bill!

[@ronstanek2851]

Hi, the desert flowers 💐 sure look pretty nice, springtime in the deserts are so beautiful ! Great video! Nice cabins, you can call this your desert getaway. Have you both ever explored the eastern part of Oregon? Ghost towns an mining areas? Miners were artists when they weren’t at work, nice pictures, had fun watching this one! Thanks ☺️

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ron, spring flowers in the desert are great. Some years are better than others of course. We haven't done much mine exploring in eastern Oregon. I know there was a big gold mining industry in the Blue Mountains. We're glad that you enjoyed this one and thanks for the comment!

[@fuzzwack1]

AWESOME!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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[@OdySlim]

Thanks Tom es Julie. I just cant get enough of your awesome explorations! Thank you very much for your the hard work es dedication . Regards from Ody SLim

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ody, glad that you enjoyed this one, it's a cool mine. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍

[@davidhettesheimer3685]

What an awesome explore thank you Tom and Julie. 🍻🍻⛏🍺. Fishing was great but the vacation was to short as always. Stay safe out there.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you caught some fish on your vacation. They are always too short and the work week too long. Glad that you liked the explore. Thanks for commenting, David!🍺🍺👍🍻

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Good adventure.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Brad!

[@Dave_9547]

The paper explosives box was interesting since I don't think those were in use before the sixties. Most all mining was shut down in 1942, so the 1943 dates are possibly not from miners, but someone could have been hi-grading while the war was going on. If so, I don't know where they would have gotten the ore smelted? Beautiful copper colors, thanks for the explore.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's interesting, I guess I've never researched when cardboard replaced wood for dynamite boxes. As you said, most non strategic metal mines were shut down in '42. There might have been tungsten mined here at one time. It's difficult to pin down the exact histories of these okd mines. Thanks for the comment, David.

[@moparedtn]

Mercy, that was a deee-luxe episode eh? Fantastic! Julie always seems in such a good mood (and puts up with Tom's shenanigans). Admirable, given the conditions for sure. So - who was the initiator of you two with all this mine exploring to begin with? Tom? Are there times of the year it just gets too dang hot to go out exploring for you guys? Thanks as always, - Ed on the Ridge

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This is a good mine for sure, and a fun one for both the viewer and for us to explore. Julie is usually in a good mood, and if not I'll do my best to get a chuckle out of her. I guess the mine exploring was more my passion than hers, but she enjoys it even if she gets a little nervous at times. We don't go out to the mines during the summer months as the desert is too hot to safely be out there. We have a back log of enough videos to get us through the summer until we go out again in September. Thanks for the comment, Ed!

[@tuahtanah4193]

hello friends good video greetings from traditional Indonesian gold miners👍🤝🔔🇮🇩🙏

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Tuah, we're glad that you like the video. Thanks for watching all the way from Indonesia! 👍👍😃

[@colleenvarlow8764]

Loved the video. Thanks

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Colleen. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍👍

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

Weren't rivets used up to WWII, when welding became more common? I'd guess that could be used to give approximate time periods for the mines. That lovely bucket, and those tanks must predate the war... Lovely mine with lots of interesting things to see. The Copper minerals were striking.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Good question about the riveted pieces. I couldn't answer that with any certainty. There are definitely a lot of artifacts to see in this one. Some nice minerals, too. Thanks for the comment, Kris!

[@pameladutton9076]

I remember from school that welding was developed in the late 1800's, don't know when it became popular though

[@timlanglois5643]

Thank you for your time and effort to show your explanation of the mine . I was thinking could you imagine if they had to put up with the EPA back then

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Between the EPA and OSHA there probably wouldn't be one old mine that would be allowed to operate. Mining is a dangerous and messy business. Thanks for watching and commenting, Tim!

[@richtyler1353]

Another great video. Really love all the stills you post as you are going through. The beautiful natural wood Timbers. What a great mine. Thank you so much

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed it, Rich. Those natural timbers are really cool to see. Thanks for the nice comment! 👍

[@chriswenberg4823]

Another great episode! Thanks for showing us your explorations. Keep them coming and keep cool out there :)

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This is a great mine to explore. Glad that you liked it, Chris!

[@brianwilliams3729]

Another fantastic explore, thank you! I adore the way you interact with each other too, it’s naturally nice and respectful of each other ! Thanks for all the time and effort you commit to your channel, it’s great!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the kind words, Brian. I don’t think we would have stayed together for over 30 years if we weren't respectful of each other. Of course there are moments where things aren't always rosy, but they pass quickly. I'm glad that you can appreciate the time and effort it takes to make these videos!

[@brianwilliams3729]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring How long have you guys been doing adventuring together? I really do enjoy your channel so much, your showing me things I will never get to see (from UK) so thank you. I have now only 3 America Mine explorers and 2 UK on my list and they including yourself are my all time faviourite viewing. Your attention to the physical artifacts is great... Such a brilliant channel bringing us the history of the area from a different perspective. Thank you, you make my evening much better! Wishing you safety and health! Again theank you Tom and thank you Julie!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@brianwilliams3729 We have been together for over 30 years and finding adventure the whole time. We started making videos in 2011 if I remember correctly. We started off as a hiking, backpacking and climbing channel. We have been mine exploring for about 7 years. Thanks for the nice comment, Brian. We appreciate you! 👍👍

[@brianwilliams3729]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Guys, congratulations at 30 years, with all the stresses of modern life that’s a real accomplishment and so sweet too! I’m roughly around your age and very unfit, recently taking to small hikes to better myself and always had a interest in landforms and geology. Wishing you both the best of life!

[@user-yl4yt2os8f]

Awesome mine.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, it really is.

[@terrancemahoney4669]

a real good video. the newspapers you found that were dated 1943 says that mine was in operation during the war. they must have been been mining more than just silver. any mine that wasn't supplying materials for the war had been shut down earlier

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Good point. I'm guessing that copper was probably mined, or another strategic metal. Glad that you enjoyed the video, Terrance. Thanks for commenting!

[@Rubberduckyconvoy]

Another amazing trip unto the past you guys. The paintbrushes were cool and I laughed when you described the purple flower lol. As just a purple flower. Great videos.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, yeah I not a flower expert, especially the desert flowers since I've spent most of my life in Minnesota. Glad that you enjoyed the video and thanks for commenting, Robert!

[@danielbarrows7144]

We have Indian paint brush in Maryland as well. It grows a lot more lush because of the rain fall here lol 🎨🖌

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I bet it is a lot more lush where you are. The desert plants don't show much extra foliage to save water. Thanks for the comment, Daniel!

[@nealbrogan2010]

Awesome video

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Neal!

[@battleshipnewjerseysailor4738]

Light in a mine is LIFE, carry more than you need, "IT'S BETTER TO HAVE IT AND NOT NEED IT, THAN TO NEED IT AND NOT HAVE IT"

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Good advice. We always have several light sources and a lot of extra battery power when we are m8ne exploring. Thanks for the comment! 👍

[@northerncountymedia3049]

Wow amazing video. Is this California?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This is in western Nevada. Thanks for watching!👍👌

[@RickNelsonMn]

Thanks Tom and Julie, this was a mine to sink your teeth into. Lots to explore and artifacts. I thought about rough cut reclamation from this mine. There's so much use of full, split and sawn logs in that mine. The grain on much of it might give very interesting furniture lumber? Those gnarly Cedars were probably dotting the whole region back in the day. I know removing it is not happening. Fantastic mineralization throughout, with lots to explore. It seems they really had a knack for following the smooth fault? It was either a multi fault mine, or the miners know how to read faults? My guess is it's innate for some of the ol' timers? Thanks for opening with the cabin, out-building and nature 🪷🌼

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, there is a lot here to see from the beautiful timbers to the minerals and the many artifacts. The value of the lumber in these old mines is off the charts. Only once have I seen where someone had tried to make off with a huge timber. They got it outside of the mine but gave up when faced with hauling it down the mountain. Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Rick! I'm thinking the old miners knew just about exactly what they wanted to do as far as finding, and following, mineral veins.

[@1949ala]

What do you think those red streamers mean ?? great video

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Those are location markers used by mine surveyors and assessors. They take samples to estimate the amount and value of ore left in the mine. Thanks for the comment!👍👌

[@TheShornak]

Hello Julie and Tom. Nice big mine you found this time. So when these containers are riveted does that mean they are older? I like that you went down all those levels. Cool finding the dynamite box with a stick still in it. I guess it's good to be careful and look before touching. Great video, this was one of you more longer videos. 🙂

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Stephen, yes, this is a good sized mine with the four lower levels. I know the riveted barrels are older than non riveted, but not sure of the dates when riveting went out. The dynamite is fun to see altough a little unnerving since it can be unstable when it's that old. This is a longer video, but people can watch some now and some later, or all at once, it's up to you all. Thanks for the comment! 👍

[@davidkuehl8713]

Large mine and lot of cool and interesting stuff. That was one large rope. What was it made from or could you tell? Enjoyed the trip...

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, this is a cool mine isn't it. I believe those old ropes are made from hemp fibers. Thanks for the comment, David!

[@bigmoney3405]

Sure was wild geology, looked like fault gouge coming at different angles all over the place, the barrels were great, love this mine! Thanks for all the good times, I had to watch the last 2 episodes on my phone so I couldn't ask but what instrument were you playing slide on? Sounded like a banjo or some tuning I am not familiar with. You two ROCK !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, some pretty wild geology in this one. I'm not sure of the exact video you're asking about the slide on, but if it's a different tuning it was done on a four string cigar box guitar that I made many years ago. Thanks for the nice comment, Robert!

[@enzomoya1689]

All your adventures are great! But this one was really cool! Y'all went down a good ways to find that old stuff.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This is a great mine. Glad that you enjoyed it, Enoch. Thanks for commenting!

[@HikeCamp]

Cool top side exploring... That is another honeycomb mine.. That keeps going down... Is that the first time you came across some dynamite? 😯💥

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Max, that's not the first time we've come across old sticks of dynamite. It is fairly rare though. We've seen it less than a handful of times out of several hundred mines that we've been in. Thanks for the comment!

[@ronniecardy]

That was a big mine. Lot of cool things left laying in places. Pallmall cigarettes I my old brand! Till I quit in 1969

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes this is a good one. I smoked for many years snd quit. Glad that you quit, Ronnie. Thanks for watching!

[@stevenhigby3512]

Awsome video. I love your hiking into the locations. And I wish I had the time to get out and explore like you both do.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Getting to the mine can be a lot of fun. Sometimes there are a lot of interesting things in a wash below a mine. I hope you find the time to do some hiking and exploring. Thanks for the comment, Steven!

[@rexroad9917]

Did you ever intersect with the other vertical shaft that you came across on the haulage level? If not, that may be another place to explore. Thank you for taking us along on your explores!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Exactly. We did not see that shaft so we will try to get back up there with some ropes and climbing gear to check that out. Thanks for the comment, Rex!

[@Jake-yx7ct]

Hi Folks! A real good explore of that shaft with some interesting bottles. Question how much time do you give yourselves to wander around mines like this one? That blue colored rock was gorgeous. Again thanks for posting your discoveries.🖤🖤🖤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jake. On an explore like this one we would probably spend about 4 hours at the site. The blue rock must be a copper bearing mineral and fun to see. Lots of other cool bottles and other stuff, too. Thanks for the comment! 👍

[@davidsellars646]

Hello Tom and Julie, Nice mine exploration. I'd always be interested in the gauge on rails in drifts and inclines as well as the size of the rails. The width of the base and the rail height are almost always the same. Rails are specified in the weight per yard and the rail with or height can be compared to a chart to get the weight. See you next week!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I'll keep that in mind when exploring. I think the manufacture date is on the side of some of them as well. How do you properly measure the guage? Outside to outside of the tops? You also want the width of the top of the rail? I always forget to look at the sides for any information about them. Thanks for your input, David!

[@davidsellars646]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Thanks for your reply. Gauge is from the inside of one rail head to the inside of the rail head on the other side. The rail head width is pretty much standard for each size of rail. Of course, wear and corrosion will alter measurements and gauge is rather variable in many cases. That is the reason that the tread on the wheels is so wide. I have a reprint of a catalogue I'd like to send you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@davidsellars646 Thanks for that, David. Here is our email address. [e-mail]

[@TopKat247]

What are the pink ribbons hanging in the mines that you always go to?? To see air flow? Can’t find anything online about it.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

The ribbons mark locations for the people who take assessment samples and survey the mine. They are very common. If you watched our most recent video, I find a very old style marker and wooden tag. Thanks for the comment!👌😁

[@TopKat247]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Yes, I did see that video, I’m binge watching everything now. Thanks for the answer and your reply!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@TopKat247 You're welcome. Thanks for watching our videos!😊

[@AT1881Cowboy]

Thank you Tom and Julie. Julie worked extra hard today. Have you read the "Ghosts of the Glory Trail" by Nell Murbarger? It is about 275 ghost towns in Nevada, California and Utah? It is very interesting.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, John. We have not read Ghosts of the Glory Trail. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@robertlyman9789]

Millions in lumber! Someone had to haul all that stuff in

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, the timbering in these dry mines is off the charts. It's in very good condition for the most part. The mine should be stable for a long time. Thanks for the comment, Robrt!👍😄

[@Ed_in_Md]

That fork was really cool.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That was a neat thing to see, Ed.

[@williamwintemberg]

Nice Explore and Video! The raw timbering was second to none! Any idea where these timbers came from? Thanks for bringing us along Tom and Julie!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Those natural timbers are really something aren't they. It's possible they were cut near the mine, although it seems more likely they were trucked in from somewhere in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Thanks for the comment, William!

[@jackienelson5804]

It not a pick paint can opener love your show Lemay

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Maybe that's what it is. Thanks, Lemay!👍👍

[@WHuske]

Very interesting again. Do you know the beginning of this mine? Greetings from Germany!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

The mineral deposit was discovered in the 1860's and the m8ne was worked into the mid 1940's. Thanks for commenting from Germany!

[@mikespreitzer382]

Hi, I really enjoy your adventures it has probably been asked but what brand of gas monitor do you guy use. Keep up the good work!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mike, glad that you enjoy our adventures. We currently use BW Industries products. We have used a couple other brands over the years, but BW seem to be the best. Thanks for the important question!👍

[@donlum9128]

I have about a dozen pot belly barrels only one is riveted. They are dated from 1902 thru 1920's The ribbed barrels riveted may be late 1920s. The ribbed barrels were used during WWII. On the ends usually dated month/year. Most are Standard oil barrels.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the information on the battels, Don. We have seen several of the pot belly style steel barrels and I love them. I should have looked for a date on these.

[@garybolton7916]

There is a modern version of that small tool you found that is used for removing seals and one also for removing and spreading cotter pins. I have a question for Julie. Do you ever get "creeped" out when Tom is off exploring and you are there alone in the dark? The mind can play strange games with a person like every little sound you may here or shadow you might see! Just curious.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Gary, Julie here. Interesting about that tool, we'll have to look it up to see what the modern version looks like. As far as me getting "creeped out" when Tom is off on his own, definitely yes! Lol, it doesn't help that I used to be a horror movie fan. The first time he did that I decided to turn my flashlight off to conserve battery power, well that lasted about 10 seconds! You're right the mind can play funny tricks on you, and it is so dark in a mine! So now I just keep my light on and carry a lot of spare batteries. 😉 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, Gary!

[@jackculley7092]

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[@wendellharker6690]

To cool thank you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennethganser4119]

Hi, new viewer, like your show. Quick question please, why is Julie using ski poles?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Trekking poles are helpful for traction, balance, fighting gravity, defense against animals and cacti and much more. Thanks for the question, Kenneth!👍