Unstable Abandoned Mine - Yikes!

[@jcee2259]

What I call an unstable entry is when talking softly has enough force to initiate the start of a ceiling collapse. Saw it start and stop as I talked. The trickle of crushed stone dusted my scalp while talking and the hint was not ignored.

[@Miner49er1]

Yup, that would do it alright. 🫣

[@casedoumasr656]

Hello 49 er Nick i just solved the mystery you show Mama Frate that all way s says turn Right from rhe movie The Goonies 1985 I thought I seen her before ⛏️💰😀

[@Miner49er1]

Yup! Great movie!

[@dawnac6453]

If I’m not mistaken I think I seen a video of Gly and Laura checking out that mine because it sure looks familiar.

[@Miner49er1]

Could be! They explore a lot of country near here.

[@mathewweeks9069]

Awesome video you rock be safe out there

[@Miner49er1]

Thanks!

[@RetroNB]

Timbers and gobbing looks awesome great find 🙂

[@Miner49er1]

Thanks. Yes they do!

[@gerard8496]

YOU ARE GETTING BRAVER ,MCGYER 49ER LOL

[@Miner49er1]

Ha, thanks!

[@bigshow5173]

Hey first yeah! I would say that was a level foundation for equipment and to load trucks with ore since there is no ore bin.

[@Miner49er1]

Thanks for the info!

[@madeinyorkshire52]

Thanks ! 🧨⛏🧨⛏🇬🇧

[@Miner49er1]

Glad you enjoyed it! Have a great week!

[@VikingExploration60]

Where it says 1 with the hook, its a survey mark

[@Miner49er1]

Is it the same with other numbers throughout the mine?

[@VikingExploration60]

@@Miner49er1 If they are repetitive at regular intervals then yes they are called survey stations, each station is measured to the next, then a compass bearing is recorded, an inclination or declination reading, and if more accuracy is needed the tunnel size can be measured at each point, from these details you can draw up a 3d plan on paper or if handy with the 3d mapping software, create a 3d model from the data points.

[@Miner49er1]

Cool!

[@janblake9468]

It appears the larger rock wall supports a platform maybe for machinery? Were there any concrete pads on the platform?

[@Miner49er1]

Not that I can remember, but you could still be right. Not sure what it was used for.

[@jamesthompson8008]

Cool looking mine! Absolutely SCARY looking ground, though. That was a collapse, not backfill - the evidence is the waste pile. 1 - Too large for the short run. 2 - Notice the color of the top center of that pile, it matches the much darker rock that shows in the collapsed area. HOWEVER, it obviously wasn't the end of the waste either, as the waste color lightens up as it descends that center portion. Cheers all, hope they do well in the marathon.

[@Miner49er1]

Thanks for the info. It makes sense. Thanks, I’ll let them know!

[@gerard8496]

ITS TO CONTROL THE ENTRANCE,FROM THEIVRY, IF IT WAS RICH OR PORTAL SNOW ROOF

[@Miner49er1]

Interesting. That would make sense. Lots of snow here in the cold months.