Was This Mine Made By The Aztecs?? We Return To This Mysterious Place!

#ancienthistory #exploration #exploring #caves #mines #thetrekplanner
Is it possible to finally know the truth about this mine that may have possible connections to the Aztecs? We may never know for sure, but Annie and I revisited this mysterious place to explore it once more.
I really hope you enjoyed this adventure! It means so much to me that you spent the time watching it. If you enjoyed this, please consider subscribing. I strive to bring relatively unknown, odd, unique, and special places to you each week!
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If you want to see the LiDAR models from this video, please follow the links to my website:
⛏️Main Mine Entrance Model:
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⛏️Second Mine Entrance Model:
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NOTE: I do not claim to be an expert on anthropology, geology, or archaeology. I am just a hiker who loves to explore and see new things especially the ancient history that is all around us. This is what my channel is about. I hope you stick around and explore with me!
If you do find/visit one of these locations, please visit respectfully. Do not take any artifacts or relics. Do not climb on ruins or dig or disturb the ground.

[@treehuggingbuddhist]

Being out in nature is the best medicine! Nice to see the two of you in this vid. ❤

[@carebearann4613]

Fresh air is healthy air...

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you! It felt so good to be out together and enjoying this adventure!

[@CricketGirrl]

I love your screen name. My favorite tree to hug is the ponderosa pine because it smells like vanilla, although I also enjoy a good sycamore!

[@rzella8022]

Stay safe! You guys do some scary risk-taking together!

[@marciamcguire6412]

"Jeff made me feel all better." Awwww!

[@M.M.D.]

I would have turned around once I saw the crickets!! 😬 It was nice to meet Annie and go inside the cave, something I would NEVER do as I am afraid of closed spaces. A great adventure, as usual, and I look forward to next week. (Those bikes looked like a blast!)

[@TheTrekPlanner]

If they were spiders I probably couldn't have done it!

[@cattailer1077]

I'm with the spider person. I love crickets but spiders I respect from a distance🥴

[@CricketGirrl]

This was so much fun! Loved seeing Annie. Can't wait for LIDAR!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

The next video is going to have some amazing lidar stuff!! Can't wait to share it!

[@CricketGirrl]

@@TheTrekPlanner yay!!!!!

[@TheSlimej]

@@TheTrekPlanner I have been trying to get some lidar info for an area where I prospect locally. If it's possibly to make a video explaining how to acquire and view the lidar stuff, that would be amazing....just a thought!

[@skyeseaborn1170]

I love Annie along too! The 3D LiDAR model of explorations will be wonderful! I’m excited you got the E-bikes too!👍

[@johngillon6969]

I lived in the san pedro mountains just between and santa fe and there were a bunch of old mines in the area and i am quite sure that many of the shafts were pre columbian, and most of the old timers said that it was once supplying gold to montezuma. the shafts were different than the shafts of the early european miners.

[@ADRE444]

Wow that is amazing

[@markeverson5849]

Very interesting and always gets my adventurous Spirit roaring even though I'm far away and we get old we never give up that Spirit of Freedom adventure and curiosity

[@Ashphinchtersayswhat]

I was told that about the mine in Jerome Az, that it was found to be already in existence. Close by is toozigoot, Montezumas castle and Montezumas well. And the castle and well area is pick marked with caves. Back in the early 70s we used to be able to access any caves, tunnels and even Montezumas castle. But not anymore. Plus the whole JbarJ area and Verdi valley.

[@markeverson5849]

@@Ashphinchtersayswhat good old days before our nation became a police state:-( I also was raised in places we used to camp and party in places that now they deem national monuments and they extract money from the public and at the same time charge us for running the entire affair

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Looks like I need to make a trip down there! 🙂

[@lgannawa]

It was so wonderful seeing you and Annie in a video together! Thank you again for another wonderful video!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Hopefully more to come with both of us on trips together!

[@prieten49]

Jeff makes us feel better too! It was fun to meet Annie.

[@johnhallford239]

Always more fun getting to share adventures with someone you care about. I'm glad Annie got to go and that you felt better once you got there. That was a fun diversion. I look forward to the lidar and modeling in future vids. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

It's always better with Annie! Hope she can come more. BTW - next video will have some amazing LiDAR stuff!!

[@mharris1957]

Man I'm glad to see this channel growing. It's one of the best local history channels around!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Wow thank you!! 🙂

[@mharris1957]

you're very welcome. My degrees are in history and Indian studies so your channel is very good and shows a great respect to the locations you feature. When I was younger I traveled all through the places you show. I wish we had KZbin and all the camera gear available today. I still get out and visit the places and take a few photos and video from time to time.@@TheTrekPlanner

[@pixelpeter3883]

Cool to see the both of you enjoying exploring together :-)

[@estherfriesen2175]

This was a really cool one! Yay for better off-road transportation👏🏼 Also great to meet Annie!😊 Can't wait to see more of the LIDAR models🎉

[@markmark2080]

That was fun tagging along with you two, love Annie.

[@Brandy215]

I love watching your trips. I'm in Virginia and the landscapes are completely different. I'm excited about the LIDAR. That's going to add a whole new level to your videos. Loved seeing Annie! Y'all are so cute.

[@tinkerstrade3553]

In your area, I would be bringing some tech to bear on "The Beale Code". The story is about a group going to California in the Gold Rush of 1849. They came back with pack loads of gold and silver, and hid it, before leaving for another trip to the goldfields. A trip none returned from. They left some letters with the local store keeper, another relative. When eventually opened, they were number codes, one of which was based on the Declaration of Independence. It told about who was agreed to have certain amounts, according to their position in the company. Another, based on Little Richard's Almanac (as I recall?) described the valuables, such as pearls, silver ingots, and other valuable trade goods. The third, which was thought to be the location, was also another cipher, though no one has found the key book to unravel it for over 173 years now. Google The Beale Society, or Beale Code, for further rabbit holes.😎

[@TheRealmoeer]

That was so amazingly kind for that viewer to gift you two. Makes me happy to be reminded that unselfish acts still exist with genuine people. Love watching your videos. Love how you you do a small laugh and then say this is so much fun. Good, clean fun. Thank you for always sharing with us. Many times, you do scare me and I have to look away and mutter “ why are you doing that all alone” lol. Take care!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I am often thinking "I wish I wasn't here alone!" in many of my videos! Hope Annie and her kids can join on more adventures! Thank you for your commment!

[@cygnusstarscream]

LiDAR, nice. You can do some 3D prints with the scans. I own five 3d Printers and some of those ruins would make a nice small print for sitting on a desk or shelf.

[@Materialworld4]

Sorry I missed you Anne and Jeff, but I have been moving for several days, and taking hikes of around 15 miles at age 69.95 years. How shall I say this Jeff, Anne is an amazing woman, and you make a great couple, there I said it. Now as for your adventure in that cave, it must have started out as being created by Native Americans, and then prospectors got involved. You both played it smart, which is wise when you go into any cave. Man that was fun. Now I rest up, organize, recover, and go hard core into Photoshop again by Friday. I can't wait for your next adventure Jeff, and do say hello to Anne for me, cause he she is the real deal pal.

[@user-of2su2wv9f]

The two of you are outstanding 🎉😊🙏Thank you for taking us along. Those 3D models are an extra bonus😮😊

[@Chaedron1]

The LIDAR models will be so cool! Such a good idea to show what the ruins are like in greater detail.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Can't wait to show you this weeks video! ;-)

[@katfrankie6484]

DUDE!!! THE SURPRISE AT THE END IS BAD ASS!!! SO FREAKIN COOL, CANT WAIT TO SEE YOUR FINDINGS!! AND HELLO TO YOUR LITTLE LADY, LOVE TO SEE EVERYONE ADVENTURING!!❤

[@brendaclark5611]

I don't know why, but it makes me happy to see you two happy 😊❤ glad your channel is doing so well and you're getting some fun stuff 😂

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Means so much to me, Brenda! Thank you!!

[@icandivideos5743]

Whoever dug those tunnels that was a lot of work! Love that a very kind person donated those bikes! That will let us have more adventures with you! And that Lidar is amazing! Can't wait to see the results. What a fun day!

[@chanspirit1]

The LiDAR imaging is going to be fantastic! Thanks for the videos😊

[@user-xt9it4si6i]

I like that LiDAR that will be a great addition to the videos good job looks like you guys had a lot of fun exploring the mine and riding the bikes

[@amb2282]

Hi Annie... My name is Annie too lol I was so happy to see her with you... She's awesome and a keeper ...Please come back again. I so enjoy your site 🙂

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Annie is the best! I wish she could be on more trips but we try the best we can!

[@tallSycamore]

You are recording history with your LIDAR models. Much of what you explore, already affected by time and weather is also vulnerable to destruction by thoughtless graffiti taggers and artifact hunters. Thank you for capturing historic details!

[@jeffpittman8725]

Good to see both of you. Awesome video!

[@knightflyer909]

As always, it's a great video! It is nice seeing Annie in the picture.

[@shawnlanphere3978]

Thank you Jeff and Annie!! That was incredible! 😎👍❤️

[@Yodasstuff]

Thank you for taking me on another adventure with you. There are many places claiming to have Montezuma's treasure but nothing ever found. Montezuma's treasure was also said to be in Victorio Peak in Southern New Mexico in what is now part of White Sands.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for sharing that! Do you have any links or websites about the treasure at Victorio Peak?? I would love to read some of that!

[@SeMoArtifactAdventures]

Dude the LiDAR is next level. That’s so cool. I’m interested to see how you do that. I’ve been finding hidden mound complexes in what’s left of the old swamp around my area using LiDAR.

[@billykershaw2781]

Nice one folks! Keep exploring! many thanks from North East England, x.

[@wireforest]

I really enjoyed seeing Annie. What a great team you make. Lovely smiles both of you. How fun it was to explore this mine with you. Thank you.

[@juli859]

Nice Bikes! And it was great to see Annie! Awesome video as usual!

[@sueball595]

That was fun and the scenery was beautiful. It was good to see Annie with you. She seems to be a really neat person.

[@anniehuff9847]

Thank you Sue 🙏🏼❤️

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Annie is the best!

[@mstalcup1973]

I was afraid that you weren't doing this any more. WOW so very GLAD that you are ❤. Great Trecking

[@JD-wt9jr]

This is by far the best video of Montezuma’s mine. I’ve always wanted to go out there, but haven’t had the chance to yet. Thanks for the video.

[@sandysue202]

I couldn't have gone in either of those tunnels and certainly not down that ladder! I'm not afraid of crickets, but dang, there were just too many in there!! Glad Annie was with you a d it was a great video. ❤❤

[@roxorange6022]

Awesome! My eBike was one of my best investments, it has helped me explore so much more. Glad you got one to take you further faster! Yay for the LiDAR! Great episode 😊

[@S-Jq8ob]

You two are such a great couple! Thanks for sharing Annie with us; you're both precious! Love all your treks!

[@marq9955]

This was awesome….thank you for bringing Annie w you….I get nervous when you are alone!

[@frankmacleod2565]

That 3D modelling stuff is amazing.

[@heden1460]

Being as I'm a relatively new viewer...who is Annie? This was fun. You said...Lidar, my mind immediately went to the new Time Team on KZbin because they are using it.

[@jericox2980]

You guys are awesome! I love going on these hikes with you.

[@kathietee291]

Awesome video. Glad you had Annie along! She’s seems to be a great adventure partner, excited to be along and very interested in exploring the location at hand.

[@teressarenslow5992]

I really like your channel! It was nice to see you not alone this time.

[@jacquelinejensen5360]

Great video! It was fun watching y'all enjoying time together.

[@dennyd4848]

Love seeing you guys do this one together! Your so much fun! 🤗

[@jusduhfaxmam]

What a fun adventure today, thanks for taking us along. The 3-D modeling will be a great addition in your video adventures.

[@nterracall]

Wow jeff! This is great! So look forward to your channel!

[@ariesflies]

Yay! I can't wait to see more Lidar stuff!

[@random22026]

7:23 Who is humming in the background? Jeff is speaking, and Annie is on camera, so the sound isn't either of you, but clearly audible...🫢 It didn't seem like there was wind whistling through those humid tunnels, which might create such a sound. The 'bottomless shaft' needs a rappelling expedition, stat! And it was so much fun, seeing Jeff and Annie having fun! Awesome scenery, and a wonderful adventure! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And LIDAR! For keeping these sites documented, and remembered. 🤗🤗

[@AL-qr4vf]

Awesome vid. You got me going with this adventure with the Aztec story at the beginning of the vid. I turned into a little kid going into a mysterious adventure! Thank you Jeff.

[@Bet61335]

Great vid guys keep it up!

[@LostInTheRealms]

Great video folks, love seeing these sites!!! TY for bringing us along with your travels 😁❤

[@lindagale5584]

How nice to have two guides on this trek. The conversation is more interesting with someone to give you feedback or their take on what you are both experiencing. Great job!

[@repustech]

Loving the content. Thanks dude!

[@johnpatten4055]

Great video. The LIDAR idea is awesome!

[@kedd7636]

Great Video; keep 'em coming!

[@kirsiselei8703]

Awesome hike/exploring. And really cool u do the 3D thing❤

[@brianofmoore]

Lidar!! that's awesome. Lots of cool stuff you can do with that. Not to mention perhaps send copies to local universities / museums.

[@jbra94]

The 13:30 outro shot with the music playing was perfect. It combined the things that truly inspire adventurers.

[@ekummel]

That LIDAR looks to be really cool. Can't wait to see more!

[@peggybaxter8480]

Another fun trip! I'm so glad you let me tag along!

[@Mr.Smith101]

Thank you both. Your video quality is awesome, the sites you visit are phenomenal!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Really appreciate your comment, thank you!

[@deereating9267]

What a neat place! Please, don't wrap the rope around your hand - you can really hurt your hand doing that if you slip and it pulls tight (learned from holding horse leads). You want to wrap the rope around your waist and hold it in a hand open, without wrapping the rope around it. I love the three D models!

[@crystalbilyeu8756]

And PLEASE take gloves to protect both of you!

[@senddommail]

Thanks to whoever gifted those to you!!!

[@wendellharker6690]

That was cool thanks for letting me watch 👍

[@Mountlougallops]

I'm so glad to see Annie. Thanks for your input. Have fun you two. Cool bikes, yo.

[@justinrodriguez3430]

My favorite new channel, you take me away from my problems if only for a moment, thank you

[@craigs831]

Was there a bunch of tailings around the outside of the cave? Curious how much of those caves are natural vs excavated.

[@summerolson6394]

OMG I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE SHOWING KANAB! I LOVE IT THERE SO MUCH! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@RobynSouder-rt9jf]

Wonderful adventure made even better with Annie along.

[@dastin7276]

You're welcome. I am grateful to be able to watch your channel - Thank You!

[@jennifersiegrist8440]

Wow, this was the top ! Those 3 D models are going to be great, can’t wait for another adventure ❤❤. Also happy you guys didn’t go down that hole. ❤❤

[@bethbartlett5692]

Fabulous!!! Just evolving and expanding on and up!!!

[@orkboy59]

Yeah man, put that LiDAR to good use. As you know, I love doing the photogrammetry. We don't have cool caves down in my neck of the woods, but we have other stuff that needs be scanned.

[@michellep9999]

The bikes are awesome, guys! Good to see you both. The Kanab area is so cool. I was lucky enough to visit once. Nicest people ever. What you discover is AMAZING. Great video.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Kanab does have friendly people! We often stop to buy black cherry soda at the grocery store there 🤣🤣🤣

[@khamen723]

The 3D scans are awesome! Thanks for all your work

[@karendavis7988]

Thank you for the wonderful trip! LOVE your videos. Stay safe.

[@sephysaurus]

Wow 3d modelling all your finds. I love that!

[@terryt.1643]

Glad you’re doing this together makes me nervous hen you do some treks solo… 😱 The LiDAR was so cool. Thanks for including us in your adventures. 🥰💕❤️👍👍

[@kenanderson2216]

It was nice knowing you sir!

[@janettetippetts7942]

Glad you didn't go down any further. Trust your inner voice! Thanks for the adventure!

[@johnhall6436]

Great vid, thanks to the both of you.

[@TerriAnnNiemeier-dy3no]

Thank you both Jeff n Annie, love those 3 D video's keep it rolling.

[@charleshicks3492]

Excellent, so interesting ⭐️😎🤩

[@goldenambience7346]

Love the 3D modeling! Keep trekking!

[@janebeckman3431]

Glad you were sensible and didn't go down the shaft. That was a rope, not proper spelunking gear, which is what you would need. Too many folks get in trouble with improper equipment. We love your explorations. Stay safe!

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

America Unearthed on the History Channel aired an episode about this back in 2014 called Montezuma's Gold. They said Montezuma's Mine provided clues to the actual location, and the landowner at that location said the curse is still active. He had tried in the past to drill a small hole into it, and there was gold on the drill bit when they brought it back up. But when they tried to drill a larger hole, the bit broke. Then the drill operator had a heart attack and died, and a few weeks later his wife died as well. They also tried using ground penetrating radar, but the equipment operator became violently ill and ended up in a coma. He eventually recovered. It's definitely worth checking out.

[@KarenBrusina]

You both are braver than me! Fun video, nice to see Annie. You two make a cute couple. 😊

[@ifixphns]

Awesome, Jeff! With the lidar models we get to explore too (without being intrusive to the site).

[@kibscott6096]

Very cool using lidar to make 3D models, really enjoy these adventures, looking forward to future videos, Thank you for sharing them!!

[@williamskris6335]

I agree! It is great to see you both in this video!!! Would like to see more of you both exploring together!!! TY and God Bless!!!

[@armysapper12b]

Awesome adventure, thanks for sharing

[@TheBcambron]

Awesome 3D models!

[@ABK6969]

12:24 the crosshatch pattern on the sloped rock face in the upper left is really interesting

[@cosmickidd205]

Those 3D models look awesome,thankyou both for taking us along. Shame the hole didn't go anywhere. Stay safe.

[@markp7897]

Always just do it bro ! We support it

[@KarinaTheDreama]

The pits whb used for grain & seed and other things like water in pottery, baskets, ropes stone tools etc. Fascinating. Wish I could walk. Hike. Soon perhaps. Ur in my neighborhood for sure!