Spring Mountains Mines

[@g-dcomplex1609]

Imagination the determination it took for prospectors to develop such mines way out in the desert

[@jonryan5339]

I sure inveigh you having the opportunity to actually get out and explore. When I lived in the High Desert that's exactly what I enjoyed every weekend as weather permitted. Now this is my down time to sit and watch from KY.

[@jeffludban1591]

I love the old ladders and tracks. This is great

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

Great video, i greatly enjoyed it. I do the same as you in exploring various mines and gold prospecting i am in utah. Its great fun and amazing adventures. Thanks for sharing your adventure

[@Go4Corvette]

The back-breaking work these men put into these mines is amazing. Thanks for the trip.

[@climbtoglory5654]

Desert Trails is now one of my favorite youtube stations. I'm getting ready to retire from the Army after 34 years of serving. I am going to have a lot of free time. Living in Tucson offers quite a bit of time exploring old mining sites. Thanks for these great videos

[@skyepilotte11]

Insane the amount of work not only tunneling but hauling that heavy equipment up the mountain...true men. Thx

[@gregorybstewart]

I am always amazed at the level of work put into this kind of thing. So many years worth of digging, moving, pushing, hauling. It makes you wonder if they ever found enough to make their work worth the effort. I'd imagine, at some point, they make the decision to just stop because it wasn't giving them the reward they so greatly sought.

[@johnholliday6011]

Thank you for sharing this with us.Watching all you mine adventurers has become my latest obsession. Keep up the great videos

[@imhidingintheshop8889]

that gloved bedazzled hand pointing off into the distance always reminds me that Michel is still with us and along for the adventure!

[@trueaussieray9093]

I was guessing a mix up between Michael Jackson and Mardi Gras beads.... but each to their own on fashion these days... lol

[@benjamink1403]

Awesome video! I always meant to take the time to explore this area but somehow never got around to it. I'm sure there's countless people who are living vicariously through you via your channel. Thanks again!!

[@scotworthy]

The purring cat during the latter half was relaxing. 🐱

[@StevenPendleton]

I can't imagine how in the world did they get heavy machinery up mountains like that!! Would of loved watching that!

[@granthryze2694]

is there any movie or documentary that shows how they got everything up there, because it's mind boggling to think how hard or how long it took before they actually started mining ?

[@aprildenham4730]

Mules made the difference. in time as well

[@mikehardwick352]

How you never get lost down there is unbelievable.great video

[@pappysproductions]

Another AWESOME video, my man!

[@KenG557]

Thanks for this interesting video. I most enjoy the scenery outside the mines. It would be nice if you could locate and post photos of the mines when in operation, if any exist. I don't see how you keep from getting turned around and lost with all those branching tunnels. There were enough good boards and wood left in this mine to build a cabin!

[@ccjensen4670]

At six years old in 1952 I would camp with my dad and mom's cousin at there surface digs for uranium near Moab..they struck the claim for the Lisbon Valley uranium mine and my dad gave his share away. In 1967 Rio Algum took the claim and mined for 17 years 24-7...refinery built at the mine site..nothing left but three lakes..shafts are very deep and vertical shaft to deposit...30 ft. Diameter...cemented off. Mine never played out..prices dropped to where it wasn't profitable to mine any longer.

[@mickythorno5779]

Your videos are brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyable and informative.

[@perryschetter]

Great video

[@hansoh01]

Very Cool Video.

[@OdySlim]

Thank You! Your Best Mine Exploration to Date! Regards from Ody Slim

[@georgesmith8113]

Great hike, mountain, scenery and mine! Thanks! 👍👊😎

[@otgexploring]

i sure do love the old paths to these mines , makes it so much more easier , and it lets you know that there is more in the area if you keep exploring , thanks for the vid , its another great one like always

[@SueGirling68]

Hi, the whole mine was like swiss cheese, literally a hole or stope wherever you looked. I loved seeing that old wheel that Chris dug up and that old day box just inside the portal. A pretty cool location to go and explore and all the outside pieces of old machinery was very cool to see also. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx ❤

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Great stuff !!!

[@JustJeff62]

Absolutely awesome footage! Thank you!!!

[@RemoteTrooper]

Awesome! Enjoyable to watch. I wish I came across stuff like this. Our surrounding desert near vegas is pretty boring.

[@jnolette1030]

Those tunnels had more pockets and stopes going everywhere. Those miners pulled some good stuff out of there!

[@donmarion8808]

Awesome...

[@davec9244]

thank you

[@richtyler8034]

Very cool

[@KatWoman_]

Brilliant video. Just can you linger a little bit when you point out things as most go by like a flash?

[@mutla236alot5]

Nice new video

[@Secondwindoregon]

Have you ever seen very many shakers in the mines? I don’t remember seeing one before.

[@janblake9468]

What were the little green things at 6:39?

[@balkhage6728]

i would like to know more bout the ores in mines next time please

[@SuperJohnhughes]

Amazing, how on earth did they manage to haul all that gear up there, they truly were a lot hardier back in the day that most of us nowadays......👍 🦘

[@steves7896]

Your excitement and anxiety are nudging out the quality in your film making, slowwww down. Like you did at 15:00. It's nice to appreciate all the details. As you're going along through the tunnels you see something, frame it for a second and then move on with out saying anything. The rest of us are wondering, 'what was that'? Otherwise, neat video! And yeah, that place looks extensive, several videos worth. Thank you for sharing! (The half buried fly wheel was awesome!)

[@OffroadingAndExploring]

Is this one in death valley? I have over 400 locations pinned and can't seem to find this one yet.

[@kipvevea5731]

Best one yet. How do you tell if the air is safe in these mines ?

[@benterbieten9540]

That's a really neat mine. If you don't mind , what is the little flashlight you're carrying in your left hand?

[@bruceburch8301]

What were they mining for.

[@waynekoepke8128]

how did all that equipment get destroyed like that did the miners blow it up when the mine closed

[@Dave_9547]

There was a fire. Rumor has it that the owner burned it to avoid property taxes, since they were not going to mine any longer. Have no idea if that is correct, but it was stated on another explore video of this mine.

[@larryking1673]

How far could they dig in one day? In most places it looks like there is only room for one guy.

[@zardozica]

You ever find someone living in one of those old mines?

[@jamesrichardson1326]

How can you tell if a rock fall is recent?

[@davidzamora4423]

This may sound kinda dumb. Have you ever felt the mountain shake?

[@ballygeale1]

Those timber shoots, what are they used for ?

[@martyjosephson4937]

I realize your very excited, but could slow the camera work down a little, very dizzy at times.

[@heden1460]

I would get so turned around and not know where I am. I don't have a very good sense of direction.

[@drewpackman2929]

It's a "mucking " plate not a blast plate.

[@richardbeee]

The major downfall of a good mine, a flat tire on their ore car. :-(

[@reydeguerra2807]

Take the damn wheel home.

[@marlinfisher404]

Forgot helmet at truck left backpack at portal bet by end of recording I bet he is down to his crocks

[@bonniealvarez5510]

Ummmm, not good without a helmet. Not fond of this one.

[@DRay-or4tc]

Enjoyable vid.

[@cleasonleasure4832]

That’s what you said the breakers actually a single phase reversing switch usually called a drum switch