I know this video is a few years old, but I just came upon it and I’m glad I did. What you explored 3 years ago here on short mountain on the Lykens side is the remains of my grandfather’s coal mine. It was a bootleg coal mine. It was called S&M (Snyder and Mauser) coal mine. My grandfather was John Mauser. In the video you mentioned that it was on state game lands. Back when my grandfather owned that coal mine he had to pay a royalty to the game commission for having his coal mine there. The sad part is, his coal mine was built there before the game commission took over the land. Personally I have never been up there to see his mine or the remains what was his mine. He retired when I was young so I have never seen it in person. You mentioned about old cars possibly at that site. There isn’t any anymore but there was an old Studebaker truck that had a cable attached to it. That’s how they lowed and raised the buggy to and from the mine. Reverse lowered the buggy into the mine and assuming it was a manual transmission, probably 2nd gear raised the buggy from the mine. The mine was in operation after he retired for a short time in the 2000’s. It was sold to a individual by the last name of Kaperna after my grandfather retired. Although I have never been up there to see it in person I was fortunate enough to hear all about the mine when my grandfather was alive. Thank you for exploring this, it was great to see a piece of family history.
Not sure what the air temperature was on the day you were wandering, but remember that air from inside the earth (mines or caves) is right around 50 degrees all of the time. That would explain the fogging. Mining was conducted up there until very recently. I believe there's a video on here somewhere showing one of the holes in operation. Good find, though. Safe travels!
I know this is late and maybe someone already commented... But... in 1877 there was a fire in mines at Lykens and Wiconisco and the colliery there. Possibly the warm air is from the remnants of that.
awesome video !! I see you found a cable hoist...very cool! To me that structure on the other side of that hoist with the wooden sectioned partition, could have been maybe something to do inside the mine....I could be way off but it looks to be at a declining position. the wire mesh inside the trailer might have been mesh used in the mine on the roof to keep material from falling. they would put that up I believe, and the drill roof bolts in to secure the mesh and the roof. merry Christmas by the way! hope you have a great one!
According to Google Earth, in Wiconisco, take Pottsville Street to Medco Hill. Follow Medco Hill to a gate at the a sharp right turn. Beyond the gate, looks like an abandoned shell of a building about 0.32 miles from the gate with looks like coal piles nearby. Should check it out sometime.
Yes, I've been there already. Its the remains of a power plant that provided electricity to the coal plants there. ua-cam.com/video/EVIyAtKEyqM/v-deo.html
Thank you for this Channel. I really love this sort of stuff but it is hard to find locations for this sort of thing. I want to take some pro level photos of this sort of stuff. I was wondering if you could recommend some cool spots that have some photo worthy equipment or ruins?
I know this video is a few years old, but I just came upon it and I’m glad I did. What you explored 3 years ago here on short mountain on the Lykens side is the remains of my grandfather’s coal mine. It was a bootleg coal mine. It was called S&M (Snyder and Mauser) coal mine. My grandfather was John Mauser. In the video you mentioned that it was on state game lands. Back when my grandfather owned that coal mine he had to pay a royalty to the game commission for having his coal mine there. The sad part is, his coal mine was built there before the game commission took over the land. Personally I have never been up there to see his mine or the remains what was his mine. He retired when I was young so I have never seen it in person. You mentioned about old cars possibly at that site. There isn’t any anymore but there was an old Studebaker truck that had a cable attached to it. That’s how they lowed and raised the buggy to and from the mine. Reverse lowered the buggy into the mine and assuming it was a manual transmission, probably 2nd gear raised the buggy from the mine. The mine was in operation after he retired for a short time in the 2000’s. It was sold to a individual by the last name of Kaperna after my grandfather retired. Although I have never been up there to see it in person I was fortunate enough to hear all about the mine when my grandfather was alive. Thank you for exploring this, it was great to see a piece of family history.
Thats so darn cool.I thought it may be a bootleg by the looks of the equiptment.
Love your narration. Keeps us interested. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures!
I enjoy coming back to these old videos. I'm glad you got rid of the "creaky cam" though. Your newer videos are very good quality!
Second time watching this one. That warm air coming out of the hill side is most peculiar and interesting.
Not sure what the air temperature was on the day you were wandering, but remember that air from inside the earth (mines or caves) is right around 50 degrees all of the time. That would explain the fogging. Mining was conducted up there until very recently. I believe there's a video on here somewhere showing one of the holes in operation. Good find, though. Safe travels!
It was about 40 degrees, I just thought it was strange since none of the other openings had the same warm air coming out.
I know this is late and maybe someone already commented... But... in 1877 there was a fire in mines at Lykens and Wiconisco and the colliery there. Possibly the warm air is from the remnants of that.
Was just in this area today, the equipment has been removed. Only the old entrances/vents remain.
awesome video !! I see you found a cable hoist...very cool! To me that structure on the other side of that hoist with the wooden sectioned partition, could have been maybe something to do inside the mine....I could be way off but it looks to be at a declining position. the wire mesh inside the trailer might have been mesh used in the mine on the roof to keep material from falling. they would put that up I believe, and the drill roof bolts in to secure the mesh and the roof. merry Christmas by the way! hope you have a great one!
Love eggnog. Never thought of mixing it with hot cocoa.
What are you talking abought?
Awesome video!
According to Google Earth, in Wiconisco, take Pottsville Street to Medco Hill. Follow Medco Hill to a gate at the a sharp right turn. Beyond the gate, looks like an abandoned shell of a building about 0.32 miles from the gate with looks like coal piles nearby. Should check it out sometime.
Yes, I've been there already. Its the remains of a power plant that provided electricity to the coal plants there.
ua-cam.com/video/EVIyAtKEyqM/v-deo.html
Thanks for showing us this.
where is short mountain located
Just north of Lykens, PA
Thank you for this Channel. I really love this sort of stuff but it is hard to find locations for this sort of thing. I want to take some pro level photos of this sort of stuff. I was wondering if you could recommend some cool spots that have some photo worthy equipment or ruins?
Egg nog , love it in my coffee !
somebody needs to cut the gate off and go explore inside the mine
One more thing, yes, those fans I believe we're both fans to ventilate the mine they call those " Blower Fans" 😀
I love eggnog. 😋
Eggnogs the shit
Does the sun ever shine on you?
Doesn't matter,the awesome videos shine out of him.
Relatively modern mine I am surprised that stuff hasn't been pulled and scrapped I would do it its really trash littering the mountain
That drum hoist is badass!
I think stuff like that tells a story about what was there I say leave it alone