This is a VERY, VERY dangerous mine.

I partnered up with the prospectors of Grizzly Discoveries again to investigate, and explore this gold, silver mine site. We found some amazing ore samples, and got to explore the old workings. As we explored one of the old adits we discover something that was extremely dangerous. And we left immediately. Check it out.
PS. ignore that typo!
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[@JonStein-mu5eb]

Gold also is found in Galina.

[@josephheffle601]

Yes but galina can be dangerous because of the lead content

[@rockbutcher]

Nice catch on that boarded over stope Dan and wait for your oxygen sensor before going deeper. Remember though, that if you are entering an old adit and you feel a fresh air breeze on your back, then there is another opening to the surface at a higher elevation than you are at. That means that as long as you are in the breeze, you are getting clean air. The opposite is true too, if it's blowing in your face then the other opening is lower in elevation. The really nasty stuff is when there is no air movement. Standing water and rotting timbers consume oxygen. By the way, stopes go up. Make gravity work for you. Mine from the bottom up. The only time they go down is if you have cemented fill overhead and you can mine under it.

[@user-yw6yt9ox3s]

Winze not stope

[@rockbutcher]

@@user-yw6yt9ox3s A winze is an entirely internal shaft. Nobody places those in the MIDDLE of an adit. Stopes however can break through to workings above or even surface.

[@sugarnads]

Stope go up. Winze go down

[@soberone6322]

It's so fun nice to see your dad again thank you Dan

[@RICDirector]

Second that!!

[@ARGONUAT]

3rd!

[@doubledprospecting1407]

100%

[@danielwilliams1081]

E,zz sweet z

[@pazsion]

🥰

[@darreno9874]

Hi Dan, An adit is a self draining tunnel driven on a slight incline inbound, a level is a tunnel driven from the surface into a mine for another reason other than drainage. The back in a mine is the rock overhead in a tunnel, not the end of the tunnel. 😁 Not venturing underground if your not confident and experienced is sensible. I hope the deal goes well for both Grizzly and yourself. God bless

[@audriussavickas2393]

I am glad to see, that Dan is also human like the rest of us :D

[@blackietotheend]

That’s such wholesome video , banter with your friends and spending time with your dad.

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Throwing rocks into a wasp nest is a good way to get stung in the eyeball, don't ask me how I know. It's way worse than a cut on the head. Great video as usual.

[@outdoorloser4340]

Slashing at a wasp nest with a rake when your 7 years old is also a bad idea. Don't ask me how I know....😅

[@ashchbkv6965]

this is why you wear proper ppe before you throw the rocks, everyone knows that!

[@RICDirector]

Driving tent stakes into one is another booboo......

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

lol I was 7 years old too. Lesson well learned.

[@IllusionInfusion]

Can't wait to see you run some of this material with Jason. I love the setup he has.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

This is awesome! Didn't expect to see a video from you tonight, and i'm just sitting down to eat. Perfect timing!

[@GotrekGurninsson]

Hey I think I’m invested in these guys. Coincidence but this is awesome

[@wadelintick9538]

Right on, your "shaft" is probably top of a raise from adit below following vein and sub drifted out to breakthrough. cheers

[@tracybowling1156]

I like how you're always happy, Dan!

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota

[@AUTOMATICFIX]

Hello from southern Illinois

[@ironhorse7588]

Nice video Dan 👍 Take care of that cut on your head. That looks like it hurt.😢 Say hi to the family 🙏💕😇

[@grimlicentia]

Dan, I live relatively near Galena, Illinois and the lead silver ore is so abundant you can find it under most yards. If you drive 3 hours north, you're in iron country, or northeast is gold and purple quartz (baraboo quartzite). You should check out Wisconsin some time, it is surprisingly mineral rich.

[@susanturcotte3176]

Wow! I would love to visit that! It sounds amazing! But, being disabled really limits me physically.

[@hodwooker5584]

Hello, i also live in Galena, thats Galena Kansas. Galena KS was also a lead mining town.

[@RossReedstrom]

In fact, the U Wisconsin mascot is the Badger, for the nickname given to the Cornish and Welsh miners who came to the area in order to mine primarily lead.

[@momoho11]

I wish I could go on an adventure with Dan. I'd learn so much.

[@joesutherland225]

You can use a bic lighter or candle as a crude o2 monitor if flame starts to extend low o2 get out.course explosive games like methane must also be a big concern as countless old time miners experienced.

[@GBodyJames]

the entrance to that adit was super cool with the tree.

[@artkeyes]

im glad you found the stope or shaft

[@lonniekruse5562]

lol you make me smile everytime i hear your voice. i love you. keep on keepin on i will be there

[@seanb3516]

Assay results take months? RIDICULOUS! I worked in a Gold Assay Lab and we had a 24 hour turnaround service. At a cost of several thousand per sample. So yeah, the reasonably priced samples take a whole lot longer than that. XD Surprisingly there were some very large gold mines that would pay the price for the rapidity of the analysis. Not typical though. I was pissing out lead for 6 months after that job ended. Tracked it with blood tests through my doctor. Soooo much lead everywhere.

[@Danhurd]

Yes but grizzly stock piles a bunch before they send them in.

[@dm.lovdahl]

In my experience, at least with the deposits near where I live, native silver has a very course, rough 'feel' to it which makes it quite easy to distinguish from the sulphides, galena and pyrites. Try rubbing your thumb very lightly against the different samples and you'll notice your thumb gets stuck on the silver. The difference in friction is very noticeable. Also, if the silver sits with sulphides, I'd look for small streams or erosion from heavy rains nearby and grab a couple pans of material for testing. Rainfall causes the sulphides to rot out the silver and it gets transported the same way as gold. We find good silver here in a small stream that forms at the bottom of the old pilings after heavy rainfalls.

[@johnstuart8511]

Hello Dan and Dad: father and son day out. Luke is the 3rd generation. "Keeping it in the family". Another amazing and awesome video. Regards 🇿🇦.

[@davidkehr4730]

I believe that a with a tunnel one can go into it through one opening a d come out through a different opening...all relative horizontal. With an adit, one has to come out the same opening he went in through.

[@LeTrashPanda]

OW! Dang, Dan.

[@jonasisakers]

@ Dan Hurd - @ 16:00 - Wader knowledge to ponder: Never let them fill, they act as an anchor and will keep you from being able to pull yourself out due to water weight and also will quickly tire you out and then drag you down. And! In a river, if the currant catches them, they will pull you under and the water weight will hold you down. Good ones have clip releases on the suspenders so one can try to get out of them. Not fun facts, but good thing to know. That and don't lick the wasps. Be well!

[@John-ir2zf]

I call that "loupe brow", and the grizzly guy has it for sure !!! 😂 He knows how to get the most magnification out of the loupe too. The field of view gets distorted at the edge when you hold the loupe away from your eye, but the magnification is highest that way.

[@TheNich29]

You are a treasure you make me smile every time i Watch 😮😮❤

[@BasedBidoof]

I need to know how deep that hole goes. Can't wait to see the update vid

[@georgemckendrickbryce9863]

Maaaan, I've never seen your channel before today. I loved this video, pretty interesting stuff! Also love how chilled you guys are winding each other up 😂 you guys are my kind of people 🤘😂

[@Jesse-zk9ge]

I do not blame him to be excited about Galena. I live close to the Cornucopia mine in Oregon. And you can on occasion fine big boulders of low-quality Galena that the miners pulled out of it, but damn that stuff is so pretty I wish I could have a countertop made from one of them.

[@SquareKnotProductions]

My grandfather worked at Cornucopia while the mine was active. There's still so much gold in that area, it's just waiting for redevelopment.

[@Jesse-zk9ge]

@@SquareKnotProductions yeah there's lots of Galena, lots of copper sulfites and gold and just about anyting you can swing a rock pick at. And most of it's all still sitting in large tailing piles in the middle of the BLM Forest. In fact the Mind itself Kai reminds me of the Lonely Mountain off of The Hobbit from Lord of the Rings. Supposed to be one of the most deepest mines in the world. The only reason why they're not mining it anymore now is that they dug so deep and kind of like waking a Bell Rock they're actually at risk of puncturing the volcanic crater lake at the top of the mountain and flooding the whole town of halfway.

[@sugarnads]

Galena is lead. Where theres lead theres silver. Silver is often contained within lead.

[@Janer-52]

So great for a mid-week video. It's hard to wait for Sundays!

[@ant-1382]

A bonus mid week video from Dan.

[@camogirl1858]

I love seeing geology in the field 😍

[@thomasdickerson743]

You guys crack me up😂

[@holdenbaldassi3697]

Another great video. Thanks Dan!

[@DubskiDude]

Dan's fixin' to awaken some kind of slumbering demon down there

[@ZOriginal__]

What a nice Friday morning surprise!!! Cheers Dan, see you Sunday!!!

[@RoyHolder]

Thanks once again for sharing Dan, cheers!

[@honkanen72]

LIDARimages at area of mines could be useful for you. I'm currently checking out areas of old German ww2 fieldrailway with free map and LIDARimage on it. Found few places of intrest. And this is here in my homeregion Osthrobothnia Finland.

[@gamerjorts]

Very cool, I grew up in the Greenwood area, beautiful country, and a lot of old abandoned mines.

[@mackenzierenz4629]

You already earn my subscription like a week ago I love your videos

[@demiandavis8299]

Love the content Dan as always, once a teacher always a teacher. The do as I say, I’m not going any further.. well maybe just a couple feet😂. Glad you did it safety…ish.

[@iinezlee6534]

Thank You Dan, Hi Dan's Dad 😃👍❤

[@josephheffle601]

Good to see your dad again I hope you scored big

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Fantastic video. And it's good you talk about the dangers about Adits/ mines. So many channels don't especially Australians.

[@Greenandgold888]

good job Dan!

[@RJ-zm3tr]

I can't wait for the results!! I hope you post the full video with Jason asap

[@ZalyQQ]

Dan you're dad is lookin great! You guys look like you could almost be brothers lol

[@adriantorres3221]

Wow, I would love some of that courts with a Native silver in it like that for my rock collection.

[@emberwoodandcrafts-thomastritt]

“anther”, -2 spelling. Great video, enjoy watching your work!

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Solid information at 18:30 in Dan. Thank you for being such a good teacher. Appreciate it !

[@stlrsmike]

My favorite spot in an old place known as Galena.

[@davidoconn9352]

Thanks Dan!

[@mr_jake.y8348]

Dan the man nice to see your dad.

[@GrouchyHaggis]

Great video Dan.

[@TisButAScratch666]

Fun video Dan! Thanks

[@ghlscitel6714]

I saw nice galena crystals in some pictures - lots of stuff for crystal radio receivers.

[@johnstuart8511]

For that flooded cave. Try a custom made remote control boat. Mount your camera's to view under and above (360° camera). Might be a safe way to view deep inside. Just my thoughts. Regards 🇿🇦.

[@mindseyeproductions8798]

Thanks Dan

[@josephcormier5974]

Thanks Dan this was a very interesting video looking forward to seeing the results six stars sir

[@barbaraclaytor4264]

You guys made it fun and interesting...thanks

[@matthewelliott2213]

I love your Dad -- he's a hoot.

[@debcamp2359]

Great video!

[@robertwhitey6621]

Thanks for sharing this very interesting video best of luck to you and your associates.

[@fit_pharmd4830]

Yes seeing your dad out in the field is some of the best material you provide. He’s such a lovable guy. In fact the whole Hurd family is! The content with your wife and kids is great too! This is coming from a 40 yr old guy without any kids or wife. Just amazing content all around!

[@roybaughman306]

I'm 66 and always learning thank you! You Dan have probably saved someone from walking on those boards and possibly drowning. .

[@GOLDPROSPECTORPETERSON]

Perfect time with friends - good idea DAN 🙂

[@ddblairco]

Thank you

[@jamalac738]

Great thanks much for info

[@jesstreloar7706]

4:51 Welder - in the weld store the other day and told the sales guys that the young guys I were supervising were running circles around me. What can I do? He shrugged and said "Supervise". Ok, giving up the things of youth.

[@dragonblaze4204]

I love a good Dan Hurd video doesn't matter to me what he does as soon as i click play i also give it a thumbs up because i know its going to be good keep up the great work

[@mr.different7494]

So much earth above you! I couldn't go in!

[@steingat]

Dan hurd found a nice shaft!

[@judieahmed98]

Safety first. You guys are courageous! ⚒️🙏

[@Obshowersyndicate]

That looked like an awesome day

[@daviscampbell9020]

Apple doesnt fall far from the tree, you & dad are so alike.

[@kylegawron5358]

wonder what the samples look like polished? or if it can be polished

[@jiminykripes4937]

You should take some 1-1/2" pvc pipe and stick it down in that water and syphon some of it out of that mine. You can couple it together without glue so you can take them apart for reuse. Just a thought. It would ride up on the roof no problem.

[@chrismyers9273]

There's honey in them thar hills!

[@jaratt85]

What's a silvery/whitish metal that turns purple as it oxidizes? I have a piece of what looks to be red jasper that has a bright silver metal in it and has turned purple all around it. A tunnel refers to any pathway fully through a mountain.. just like you can drive your car through a tunnel.

[@lady_draguliana784]

Interesting Choice by Grandma Hurd to name her son "My Dad" 🤣

[@1944chevytruck]

AWESOME!

[@roseredm6663]

Looks like a fun day

[@jacksonjohnson9674]

my friend, you need to craft a hardhat piece that fits under your straw hat to protect that dome.

[@cptnkaos5994]

Greate video Dan fun, Sebo that was just mean, oh and Dan such language

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Poor Cash will forever now be known as Lil Sebo 😂😂

[@richardvanasse9287]

Looks like you guys had a fun day.

[@FTY6150]

WISH YOU WOULD GO DOWN TO CERO GORDO MINES IN CALIF WE NEED TO SEE WHAT YOU CAN FIND !!

[@jetfuel3053]

LOVE your videos, Dan. Thank you foe your work and enthusiasm

[@Ajbbasket1]

Is the danger with flooded shafts is there could possibly be a current flowing underground

[@group6915]

Grizzly should have a lottery to take potential mine hounds on on adventures with Dan and the crew.

[@CokeCheese]

Despite the beard, Dan would have made a terrible dwarf.⛏⚒⛏

[@mackenzierenz4629]

Just got notification this is gonna be good video

[@davidraines368]

Great video Dan! Question, why not relieve the mine of its water?

[@michaelolson7992]

Great Video Dan! You guy had too much fun messing with that hornet's nest. Loving the samples!

[@4brigger]

Dan, have you considered a drone for looking into some of these old mines? The object avoidance is definitely good enough these days.

[@Herbybandit]

That winz/shaft underwater is exactly why it baffles me why mine explorers ect don't wade with a wading stick! There's no telling what nasties are hiding underwater and you may never know until it's too late.

[@zGJungle]

I have often wondered how folks can wade through water knowing there are levels below, with ore shoots and all sort of scary links to the below!

[@sugarnads]

As an explorer said to me Water is a lot safer than a dry drop of unknown depth... You just get wet in the water.

[@patpaiz5693]

Hey Dan, your dad is a cutie. Let him know a little old lady in New Mexico would differently wink at you if she saw you somewhere.

[@cindyzelmer9228]

😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@jayarnett4157]

Great video Dan. Love to see dad with you and you all had so much fun.

[@AssociatedMineralsLtd]

Cool video Dan. Wish I was out prospecting with the boys. Stay safe.