This Abandoned Mountain Mining Town Has A Dark Past...

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[@TheStoryTillNow]

I had some time to kill on the last trip, so I went to check out some remote ghost towns! 👻Also, get yourself a TSTN sticker for your rig, we're running out of stock! www.dirtyanddangerous.com 😎

[@jimpaxton7697]

The wife and I do this but not many ghost towns in Indiana although there are a few small places...not like this though, might start going out west.

[@grenobel]

I don't know about everyone else, but I enjoyed it. Ghost towns, or pretty much any historic relic of lives past is very fascinating. Like you, I'd love to go back in time to see what it was like firsthand. Thanks for sharing this gem!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We were just there last weekend. We have explored dozens of mines in the area.

[@LackeyKh]

Glad to see you guys here!

[@Mn690]

Perhaps you could do a collaboration?

[@Crewsy]

The whole time I was watching this I was thinking about your videos of this place Frank and thinking you could really give Shaun a grand tour of so many abandoned places.

[@oldschoolmoto]

good stuff

[@CaseyCollier]

It's always interesting to see the history of these old mining towns, many of which are abandoned. They are a stark reminder that human civilization can come and go in an instant. Events can change and shape the way we live, as well as the places we live in. Cities like Sandon are just examples of that change running it's course.

[@scottmacdonald1877]

The state of Nevada is similar in having many old mining towns. Long abandoned and so far off of the grid by today's standards. Makes you wonder how they were even discovered in the first place, let alone drawing 100's, even thousands of people to found and develop them. The stuff they left behind,,,

[@DeepOwl1073]

This was great, one of my favorite videos. I'm a history buff and I especially like the mining and logging history of that era. I'm sitting here doing structure protection on a 1930's lodge and cabins near Mt Lassen. Pray for some rain, I want these fires out so we can still have some forests to explore and go wheeling in!

[@GoViking933]

Sandon has a colourful history and the current owners of the General Store have a great writeup out front about both preserving history and interacting with it. It really spoke to my heart reading it. They have a great attitude and every donation, no matter how small, keeps the lights on..

[@rickrayn]

My Dad worked at one of the mines in Sandon in the early 1950s. In 1968 our family went there and met Gene Peterson who knew my Dad. Gene was born in Sandon and still lived there, I attempted to see Gene again in the early 1990s but he passed away, just a few months before cancer. My Dad reconnected with a really old man in New Denver and while we were there a woman of Japanese descent brought him bread, she was one of the Japanese who were resettled in the area during the war and stayed there. This man could possibly have been one of the original miners from the 1890s silver rush that happened.

[@henrikm4657]

Love this kind of content in addition to the wheeling. Historic sites like this one are awesome.

[@boomdizzle21]

I feel like I live vicariously through all your videos, it inspires my wife and myself to get out and explore. Saving up for a truck so we can go have our own adventures and travel lesser known roads. Keep doing everything you’re doing, you don’t realize how much people appreciate you and your ideas 🙌🏼

[@chir0pter]

11:37 kinda reminds me of how these pioneer economies and ways of using the land just sort of fade away until you might never know they were there. I grew up in southern Rhode Island and exploring in the woods by my house I found old stone foundations, stone lined wells, graveyards (some with simple unfinished rocks as headstones), and of course ubiquitous stone walls that date to the 1600s-1700s. If they hadn't been made out of stone you'd never know the rocky, scrubby oak-maple forest used to be pasture and farms from when southern RI was a frontier territory all the way up until the 1800s

[@dgproductionsrc3760]

I love the variety of these videos and love the learning aspect of Canadian history. Amazing vid!

[@spectrixx]

Going back and watching my way through your old videos. I really loved this one, so interesting to see old ghost towns, buildings and equipment. Love the generator running for 124 years! Thank you for sharing your journeys with us.

[@DCMO60]

One of my favorite videos. Loved the scenery and the history lessons.

[@anulfadventures]

I know a guy who was a kid at Cody in the '50s. His Dad was the mine Geologist(I believe) and his mother may have cooked in the miners mess hall. He took me up there one time and then I went on another occasion when I lived in Kaslo and drove a Lada Niva around those very trails. That collapsed pile of lumber with the cast iron furnace may have been the bunk house for the miners if I recall. Seems to me the building stood right up against the road and looked sort of like a hotel. Sandon was an amazing town in its day. The main street was the slues over the creek(Carpenter Creek?) with the buildings on either side. Two excellent 4X4 trails I would recommend are the Idaho Peak that looks over New Denver and Slocan Lake, and Mt. Buchanan that overlooks Kaslo and Kootenay Lake. Spectacular lake views.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Very cool! I'd love to go uo to Idaho peak but the road has washed out and is impossible.

[@ajtucker6821]

It's always the history that is most intriguing..Backwoods trails and rocks are just that. Trails and rocks.....But history should never be just forgotten. Loved the video. Can't wait for more. Thanks for all you do to keep history alive.

[@joerivs80]

I loved visiting Ouray, Colorado and seeing the old mining relic towns that were left behind. To go back to that time period would be exciting.

[@dainjahrus]

this is fantasic, i love how deep you went into the history of the town and people of the area. really cool :)

[@stormsmack69]

I really enjoy stuff like this. The history of old places like this fades away unless you have people interested. Its cool how nature always reclaims her property. Keep em coming! Also, I dig the XJ!

[@BCGhostTownsandTravels]

😊😊 thanks my Xj is a 1988 pioneer perfect for ghost town adventures !

[@stormsmack69]

@@BCGhostTownsandTravels I have a 98. Wheel on!

[@scottmacdonald1877]

We have a surviving old ghost town here in Central California. New Idrea. 60 miles south of Hollister, CA. in the San Benito mountains. The New Idrea mine was a Cinnabar mine. They smelted the ore to make liquid mercury. Growing up as a kid we used to go down there to offroad and ride dirt bikes. The Clear Creek OHV Recreational Area. The old town and mill were pretty much intact. Over the years fires have claimed many of the buildings. The mill and the miners hall still survive. Also the old mine buildings. They pulled something like 200 million dollars worth of mercury out of the ground before it was shut down. It's on the Superfund list now for cleanup. They used to hold national Enduro races down there. Some of the best terrain for dirt biking/offroading in the USA. The US Bureau of Land Management is actively trying to keep people out of the area now, supposedly for their own good.....

[@JanetGraniteJeep]

I grew up around old mining towns in Utah. I absolutely loved this video! I hope you make occasional videos like this one a regular feature.

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

8:33 Holly. I miss you my old friend.. Its nice to see you are well. An awesome Video Shaun. Different is good, I love the history of BC.

[@BCGhostTownsandTravels]

Thanks Mitch !

[@VeryCoolJeep]

We just went thru Ouray and Telluride Colorado trails and seeing all these old mining town was incredible experience! Its so hard to believe that people lived in the high altitudes for months. Was quite interesting how burros were preferred over horses and donkey since their bodies were build for the narrow and rugged roads . The burros were able to feed on the meager vegetation on the high elevations. While for horses and mules food has to be supplied which was almost impossible to do at these times.

[@ChuckHolt]

I love hard core wheeling but this is definitely a close second, I enjoy the history and often use my jeep as a tool to get me to places like this and even more remote places that maybe not everyone can make it to. More of this please.

[@lucassimcoe4493]

Honestly wouldn’t mind more of this in the mix!

[@gearlist]

Great vid Shaun, thanks for taking us along! 👻

[@chuckmiller83]

What an incredible little city!! Absolutely loved the history of this one. Great video!!

[@g-rod5199]

This is definitely awesome and I can't wait to go and visit some ghost towns like that in the US. The history is so cool!

[@highlonesomerob5053]

I must admit, I love this kind of content. I make a point to explore every ghost town on my routes, especially looking for the town's cemetery. Thanks for taking us along on this side trip!

[@GreensTrails]

Loved this one. My wife and I visited Sandon on our honeymoon (we’re from the UK) back in 2010, awesome place!!

[@yorkchris10]

I was there 40 and 20 years ago and I am surprised at how things have hardly changed. There are some good books on this area and hiking/riding on old railway bed. CPR bought the small railways and kept things moving on their steamships.

[@bc30cal99]

Good stuff! Please do more if you're so inclined. We loved camping and exploring all over the Kootenays when our girls were younger. We used to do the hot springs loop and that was always fun. Kudos on staying in the rig with the cow moose btw. They're incredibly protective of their calves and can get really grumpy about anything they perceive threatens them. Watch the mule deer does with fawns to actually.

[@eddiebayot7504]

Ur stores are always great. The history of older ruins is intriguing. Keep up the great videos.

[@UnwindingRoads]

That stove thing is definitely where the ghost boss spawns.... Just have to find the right lever to pull. But seriously, BC has incredible ghost town and mining history that so many people (including myself) are interested in but may never learn about it. Who better to tell the stories of these towns than you. I hope this video does well for you because many people would love more of this.

[@GoViking933]

Watchout for Cow Moose with Calves - they are very dangerous. My Dad got severely stomped by one in the 80’s.. Good show ✌🏼

[@Wayfinder_JT]

Very cool video man! I have BC on my bucket list to get out there and explore sometime soon!

[@CarswithNash]

Awesome! Love things like this, they are my aim on road trips.

[@lauriehaning1492]

Had to watch again. Really enjoyed the story behind this trip. Nice change and get to learn a little history.

[@williamhall699]

Great vid!!!! With all the bad going on in the world. This help forget about for 13 mins. Thanks

[@thelifeofryan_aus]

loved this vid! was good to see something a bit different.. I wouldnt be mad if you did more mountain history oriented stuff from now on.

[@rwrides1583]

I just visited Sandon this summer for the first time. You did a great job capturing the feel of this unique historical town!! Very cool

[@excaliburoverland]

Love it. Most roads were built for a reason and it is nice to see some of why and the history. Thank you for sharing. I wish that most places like that if not restored at least preserved the way they are for future generations.

[@awdgsx415]

Pretty cool history on one of Canada's mining town. 👍

[@colinmacdonald6721]

Great video , we really enjoy your content and variety, production of all of your stuff is among the highest standard, hoping to visit BC again soon from Torquay Australia, we love the mountains , rivers , lakes and coast and you give us a great insight into the remote and beautiful areas of BC

[@mrswaffle612]

This is rly cool! Such an interesting story.

[@charlestaylor4465]

Great Job Sean, one of my favorite episodes. Ghost towns are fascinating pls do of this!

[@rodflyrod]

Very cool. I was fortunate enough to visit Sandon 2 years ago. But not the other town! Now I have to return! Great episode as usual. Cheers

[@richardboehm7327]

Loved this week's video. Yes different from the normal but still awesome. It's adventure! 👍

[@Magnus_Magnesium]

More of this! Loved the change up to the history channel today.

[@chriskenmotsu9]

Right on Shaun that is awesome great job finding so much history that time forgot like time just stopped, very well preserved, on my bucket list 👍

[@FlawedOffroad]

Loved it man, I found so much stuff like this in my 3 trips to Colorado, can’t wait to get back there and hopefully someday up to bc

[@scottj.7105]

great video Shaun, beautiful footage of those ole mining towns.... i know this video is different, but still very informative 👍

[@DarksideOffRoad]

Awesome change of pace Shaun 🤙 looking forward to the rest of the trip videos from your whole group soon too!

[@marianfrances4959]

Good video! I'm thinking that furnace-thing was boiler?? I've been to Sandon and lived in the Kootenays. 👍😎🇨🇦🌲💜🌎🌱👌

[@RyanRKJ]

Fascinating video. So much mining history in the West.

[@debbiehenson227]

If you like ghost towns you should go to cerro gordo in neveda , alot of tumbs up to you

[@thomasw5003]

Had to subscribe after watching the video. Love the way you combined adventure with a history lesson. I’ve travelled around Nakusp and New Denver but never made it to Sandon. It’s now on the list. Keep the awesome vids coming.

[@chir0pter]

Man so cool to see how these people made a living, basically some of the last pioneers in North America. Sad that it's nothing but ghost towns now

[@MrGordy2630]

at 2:12 ..on the other side of the road there is a hidden mineshaft..10 feet from the road..

[@emmawebb6955]

Thank you Shaun for a solo venture into a bit of historic ghost 👻 town & of course ALWAYS THE BREATHE TAKING SCENERY...💯👍💯👍💯🤗

[@paulf6668]

Awesome video . You should do more ghost town exploring!

[@halkael2317]

You just put Sandon on the map for me!! 👍 Probably not till next year now, but one of my weekend excursions will be to Sandon! I havent seen too much of that corner of the province, so it has to happen! Thanks 😎👍

[@zackdaniels6858]

I assumed most people would realize you most likely HAVE to off road to get to some of these places. Or at least the more hidden ones.

[@ToyotaTruckBuilds]

Very cool! Love old mining towns!

[@jusanothabigdik2198]

Liked this "different then usual" video. Need more of these. Love seeing them olde olde photographs.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Cool video Shaun and glad you did it! We did a tour of Ghost towns in Montana and in Oregon but I'm a hack videographer compared to you! lol -- thanks for sharing!

[@aliciarrrrrr]

Very cool places. I love to see how history reminds us that everything changes constantly. I only wish more of history was preserved and appreciated by the young generation of today. Thanks for sharing. I’m a new subscriber. 😊

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks!

[@amrali1922]

Siiiiiiiick! Love that lady's story! And definitely liking the change in content! Well done

[@mokreepinjeepin8100]

Cool video and great story.. vision board gal and her 2700klm hike WOW!! Thx for tour Shaun

[@CarbaCars]

If you had a video up everyday i would watch it! something about the scenery,the story you give to the videos makes watching them worthwhile! Appreciate the quality content!

[@gregvrotsos6022]

Longtime subscriber, have to say I really enjoyed the change of pace in this one. Well done!!

[@sprk11]

that was awesome. love those kinds of trips. Thank you for sharing.

[@MrGursk12]

Very cool Thanks for Sharing! Always typically learn something from your Vid's!!

[@KingCommander1000]

Loved this video!! Especially since we were up there 2 weeks ago and drove past without stopping in (I was pulling a toy hauler wasn't sure if I could turn around) Glad I got to see it now I'll definitely stop in there next time!

[@DrivenHard]

one of my fav videos so far man. This was a treat!

[@FatihMIlhan]

Hi from other side of the world, Turkey, You are doing great videos. Thanks for all.

[@kumarpuri7752]

That was an amazing adventure, thank you for sharing! I love your videos lots of fun!

[@Iamdragonman]

Massively interesting to watch historical stuff like this. Canada is absolutely massive compared to Wales where I live!! Interesting to see that Mitsubishi Delica there as well!!!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

I’ve been to Wales once before. 👍🏻

[@jdeltoro518]

Beautiful place thank you for the adventure

[@charliehex]

Sometimes you just gotta go full screen and watch your favorite KZbinr.

[@gingerbread6614]

Thank you for all of your beautiful videos.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Super cool video. Nice work as always Shaun!

[@JKuehn]

Great video Shawn! Nice work, we enjoyed it. Thank you

[@Sledfreak76]

Best video Ive seen on KZbin in a long time... Thank You! for sharing it.

[@stevesmith3556]

Reminds me of a town about 35 miles from me. Cripple creek Colorado.

[@RhinoRider2006]

Thankyou very much for the heads up on google, when I looked it up it did not tell me where you stage when you go on your adventures. Enough said.

[@TheUnexpectedOffRoad]

Awesome video! I was there last summer it was an interesting place to visit!

[@RS-ft7nv]

Thats how I feel about Detroit, I wanna go back in time and see it thriving

[@winkingjudge]

Nice video dude! I had the family up there this summer.

[@ThisTall]

I don’t mind the odd back country destination oriented video at all.

[@scotthrncirik9091]

Think video is great! Love old historic sites off the beaten path.

[@mikedesnoyers3039]

Great video Shaun, so cool. This place will be on my todo list for next summer. Keep the awesome videos coming.

[@wildlifewonders6972]

This gives me such Red Dead Redemption vibes and I love it!!

[@Shazit222]

A lot of lessons were learn. Thanks for sharing, this type of video fits the channel ngl

[@madcratebuilder]

Wonderful video, thanks for sharing.

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Beautiful mountain

[@josealfredogonzalezesquive9383]

Es un increíble lugar, saludos desde Chiapas México 🇲🇽

[@black_widow_overland]

Very cool !!! Love old mining towns

[@Fony_turgeson]

that guy looks like everyones uncle that has all the stories

[@donmcneal233]

Hey kids..., nice run, Kevin knows better than to roll StepChild & Brit wouldn't let him either! Side Chick did pretty well too! The ol'Lexis was cool & looked the part of an ol'rock warrior. Stay safe out there....

[@TheStoryTillNow]

🤔

[@SouthernCrawler]

More ghost towns for sure! However all of your content is top notch!