We Walked Through a Mountain

[@NikiLivi5]

That’s cool but I’d have some hot pink twine tied off at the entrance so I’d have a definitive way back out just in case. 😂

[@Ron-d2s]

Bailing twine is orange and comes in big spools.

[@jacquelinejensen5360]

In my much younger days, now 61, I lived on Okinawa. There is a cave system there that was mostly man made during WWII. Back then bravery and stupidity had a thin vail between them. A few of us thought "why not", so in we go. We had lights on our helmets so we could see well. The only initial concern was a trip wire but several feet in found it was non-operational. There were several items that appeared to have been left by most likely Japanese solders. One was an old exploded hand grenade, that was kind of cool but sad. As we worked our way through we found a place where the ceiling had collapsed, leaving a pretty big rubble pile. There was enough space at the top we could get through if we crawled on our bellies. As soon as our lights hit the other side we woke up a bazillion bats. All we could do was lay our heads on the rubble and cover our faces with our arms. It was insanely nerve racking. All those bats brushing against our arms and dragging down our backs. Fun memories. The bats in your mine reminded me of my adventure. I had a few fun caving adventures in Germany too. Those were the good old days.

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

I was stationed in Okinawa 82-83, I saw some of those caves. Couldn't decipher what the little signs in Japanese said at the entrances; but, I'm pretty sure they said "enter and die". That's cool that you found some stuff in them. I wasn't going in them.

[@Ron-d2s]

My dad was on Iwo Jima in the 60's and found caves with live ammo and not so live grenade holders that had not been seen since...I just checked the date, March 26 1945, his 2nd birthday.

[@katiemccluskey4603]

I really enjoy your treks. Thanks for sharing. I'm now 69 and taking care of my 95 year old mum, so thank you again for tak8ng us on your adventures. Makes me feel wonderful😊😊😊

[@cWatts-zv3oo]

You fellas have some big kahonta's! Enjoyed following along. Thanks!

[@pineconey]

The colors in there were excellent! The main dangers, I think, in an abandoned mine are gas (hope you have a detector) and vertical shafts that may be concealed with rotting wood that could give way or may be filled with bad water.

[@blipjockey3100]

Love going to the West Desert. Some people say "but there's nothing our there" and I say "yeah, that's the point". Love living in Utah.

[@maggiesfarm7970]

Same. I live in Idaho.

[@russward2612]

I live here too, the place is beautiful. It's getting too crowded for me though.

[@nancygibson8854]

I'm glad you had someone with you. I love bats

[@carysw8967]

I recommend reading 'Pigeon Post' by Arthur Ransome. Children's story, exploring mines, seeking gold, water divining, and lots of laugh out loud moments- and some of the children walk through the mountain. I don't remember there being bats, but there was a rock fall in the tunnel and they thought they were trapped.

[@donb7113]

Exploring Nutty Putty cave is as daring as I want to get because mining cave are iffy. The west desert has mines everywhere. Parts of the caves remind me of the ancient underground cities in Turkey.

[@madeleineglastonbury6755]

New sub, binging your wonderful videos!! Curious, might Jeff be a Midwestern guy originally? Some speech patterns and a heavy dose of "midwest nice" make me wonder this :) Michigander here. Your carefulness with ancient ruins and artifacts make me sooo happy - I've seen museum curators in videos handle ancient irreplaceable things with less care and respect than you

[@romquenneville5592]

beautiful colors in the walls

[@rickystrychnine]

That stack of rocks at 11:57 is probably a location marker for a claim.

[@Susan-111]

I love your videos we moved from Utah 2 years ago and we miss it every day. Such beautiful country. Ophir and Jacob city was always so much fun to explore.

[@random22026]

9:16 Boot/shoe prints, indicating that others have passed through there...nice one... Very cool. The Buddy System is the only way to travel in old, abandoned mines...⛏⚒⚒⛏⛏

[@Ron-d2s]

I was expecting Mines of Moria, not Bilbo's cellar.🤣

[@random22026]

😁😁@@Ron-d2s

[@stevejacques6585]

Because you love to explore and share your adventures 😁

[@inezwatson6192]

Wow, what a journey.. when you stopped at that one wall with all the beautiful colors.. it was just breathtaking..

[@sarahstrong7174]

I am enjoying all the colours in those rocks.

[@B-rads]

No dead ends please,no spiders please,lol😅 never dull moment with..... the trek p.your awesome guys!!!

[@teressarenslow5992]

Very super cool hike! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@curtjohansen5742]

Right around the time you said dead end i found myself nervously tapping my foot. I wanted you to get outta there as quickly as possible !!

[@pappysproductions]

Excellent video

[@GrimElegance]

*inhales* SECRET TUNNEL!!!

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

You should take a metal detector. The old timers never knew.

[@terrijuanette486]

The colors on the walls of the mine - as you were taking the 1st trip thru - were amazing, esp w/the copper 'drippings' @5:32 I would LOVE to recreate that color scheme on a piece of furniture. That would be lovely, I think.

[@pappysproductions]

Agreed!!

[@jerrywiessner]

In the style of Frank Lloyd Wright.

[@juliadrumgold8790]

WOW... what a beautiful place 😊

[@missingutah]

Ruins...yes. Mines...NO! But I'll be back. Seeing snow in the shadows is crazy!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for sharing.

[@MountainFisher]

I can show you a mine full of Fluorite Crystals near Las Cruces, NM. Good idea to wear a good respirator if you decide to bust out some to carve or make beads. Kicks up a lot of dust that is bad to breathe. Some bats, but not as many as there used to be. Brown Recluse spiders can be an issue near the entrances where there is a breeze. The Brown Recluse spider here in the Chihuahua Desert often does NOT have the red violin shape on it and is a plain light brown to light gray, but their distinctive body shape gives them away. They seem a bit bigger than the ones in Oklahoma for example. So be careful, but if you're going into old mine you already know to be careful one would think.

[@marciamcguire6412]

The bats are adorable! Most likely hibernating.

[@danasherman2295]

Love exploring with you guys!

[@bvrfrog]

Hey Trek Planner, have you ever explored Blue Mine? It's south of Fry, Utah. I went there & the entrance is a fantastic blue color; probably copper. I didn't go in as I was by myself. However, as I walked along the Very colorful ridge I found the exit about a mile away. Looks like the mine gently curves to that point. No one around that remote area! If I'd had someone with me, I Would have gone in. Spectacular place~ most beautiful mine! Really great discovery I thought.

[@frankyensan]

Firstly I love your videos and had no idea you explored mines too. A friendly suggestion is to learn the basic mine terminology. It will make your videos that much smarter. No dead ends, it faces out. No offshoot, a drift Not the ceiling, the back A shaft is vertical An adit is horizontal Watch some TVR or Western Mine Detective and you’ll learn the proper terminology quickly. I wish I could give multiple thumbs up. I truly love your videos

[@user-il1bv3lc2h]

I would have no idea what he was talking about if he used proper terminology. Lol.

[@pappysproductions]

@user-il1bv3lc2h I concur

[@Thizzamajig]

Get your own channel and you can talk about shafts all you want

[@frankyensan]

@@Thizzamajig if I had my own channel I would have to deal with people too simple to see a compliment and positive criticism. They would instead see positive suggestions as insults. No thanks. Get a grip

[@frankyensan]

…”wish I could give multiple thumbs up”

[@SportyPompano]

you are so entertaining, been binging a little, i am curious how there is so little comments and views on some of these older ones comparatively

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Wild hike

[@yellowdog762jb]

That was very interesting! The blue wall at the dead end was beautiful! Was this a silver mine? I only saw a few tool marks. Were they able to dig those mines with shovels and picks, or did they need powered drills and explosives? The rock looks pretty firm since there aren't any added supports. I didn't see much evidence of the removed soil and rock outside the mine. Was that something that you didn't film, or did they take it off sight to refine?

[@E3ECO]

So, did you find Balin?

[@nosillalaluna7078]

Wwwwwwwow! Those rocks! The color's are amazing! I want to see this place ! Where is this ? When is the best time to go? What all does it require? Thank you little trooper ! Always have such, inspiring places to show us ! Good on you!

[@Joe-oi6eh]

Great adventure guys!!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thanks, Joe! 😄

[@olladypaddlin8891]

do you know what was mined there please?

[@Legslarsen.]

The Schmidt tunnel has a similar, and interesting, story. It also takes a jog thru a mountain to get to town

[@stevemehan7276]

Fascinating … and a little creepy

[@richardcallihan9746]

Wondering which side the mine started from and if there was a good breeze flowing thru it.?

[@jeankane5380]

NOOO WAAYY!

[@violetvioletviolet1]

Taking a trip this summer from Florida to dig rocks out of the ground n plan on doing some trekking too!! would love to meet ya n go on an adventure!!

[@jasojeep]

Very cool adventure. Where was this in the West Desert?

[@Fritbjorn]

I personally would not go into a mine shaft, seems a little risky. Plus wolves, snakes, and bears. nuff said.

[@curtjohansen5742]

I am so claustrophobic it makes me uncomfortable watching you go through there. I'd freak out!!

[@royramey5659]

There must of been a tram to get all the ore off that mountain

[@chrisdaniels4674]

Another warm cave. Strange.

[@Etallia]

What were they mining for?

[@ramonitar3628]

I'm feeling claustrophobic 😅

[@Deborah3810]

Is that turquoise on the walls?

[@lotuspod17axemaster93]

You should wear some kind of respirator when bats are present their guano is not something you want to inhale

[@LadyCin611]

This gave me severe anxiety!

[@raystevens687]

Make sure they don't poop on you or anything else.

[@robertodebeers2551]

What about that momma bobcat that's right around the corner?

[@bob_btw6751]

I wonder what the heck they were mining for. All that digging and nothing to show for it?

[@juliojames5986]

I was thinking that U2 were a couple of intelligent hikers, explorers, until you went into that mine! Nothing in there, possible nasty gases claustrophobic. Yuck. I could never see myself going into one of those mines. I need fresh air and plenty of it. Thanks for the video

[@52ponybike]

You said the area was 'beautiful'. I guess if you grew up in an area where nothing is green.... I love most of your way-too-short videos, but this was the first and probably last mine exploration one for me. Call me whatever name you want; caves and mines royally creep me out. Kevin in lushly green Iowa (only during the growing season, though).

[@musiknbooks]

Your friend didn't have enough light to see all the BATS last time he went through.......yikes!

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

I’m claustrophobic. This is hard to watch!

[@anthimatter]

Awesome video! You should totally hook up with Brent out at Cerro Gordo. He has some amazing mines up there to explore. @GhostTownLiving

[@hobbyfarmer62]

What were they mining for?