Battling permafrost to uncover handfuls of aquamarine on Mt. Antero | S1:E2

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2019
  • With the mining season half-way through, Craig and Tracie Cardwell and their prospecting team head up Mount Antero's famous north face. Facing punishing weather, permafrost, and crippling production costs, the team battles the slopes to uncover handfuls of aquamarine.
    Mt. Antero Treasures | S1:E2
    Directed by: Danny McPadden
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    www.lastbridgemedia.com/
    Produced by: Mt. Antero Treasures Productions
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    All Episodes:
    Season 1:
    Episode 1: • Searching for the mill...
    Episode 2: • Battling permafrost to...
    Episode 3: • Mining and trommeling ...
    Episode 4: • Digging out a $200K aq...
    Season 2:
    Episode 1: • Starting a new aquamar...
    Episode 2: • Aquamarine scattered a...
    Episode 3: • Striking new aquamarin...
    Episode 4: • Hitting the 100K carat...
    Season 3:
    Episode 1: • Aquamarine pockets all...
    Episode 2: • Finding a RARE aquamar...
    Episode 3: • Dredging and mining fo...
    Episode 4: • Treasure hunter Scuba ...
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  • @kylelehman
    @kylelehman 2 роки тому +15

    Helmet dudes need to make an alarm clock so I can wake up as stoked as they are.

  • @spencermolles3549
    @spencermolles3549 3 роки тому +13

    Aquamarine is so damn pretty! Massive thanks to all of the miners that unearth these beautiful specimens for us to enjoy.

  • @melaniemccoy7083
    @melaniemccoy7083 3 роки тому +15

    I don’t know how I only just found this series but it’s so good! I’m so glad there’s a lot more of it to watch. I’m so glad Tracie is okay, she’s a very strong woman. Thank you for making this series, can’t wait to see the rest!

  • @noahproblemo1257
    @noahproblemo1257 4 роки тому +112

    Glad to see you are back and the Mrs’s is recovering from the accident. Great family show of real people following their dream. Well done.

    • @EveryDayImShoveling
      @EveryDayImShoveling 4 роки тому +3

      Killer episode🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

    • @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895
      @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895  4 роки тому +7

      Thanks Noah! Tracie is glad to be back in the mix! We appreciate the support and glad you like the show!

    • @Critcalmaster
      @Critcalmaster 4 роки тому +3

      @@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895glad she recovered, please make another episode, wife and I love the show

    • @Critcalmaster
      @Critcalmaster 4 роки тому +3

      More episodes

  • @nstratford9073
    @nstratford9073 3 роки тому +8

    What bravery, after such a horrific accident, to get back up there and get back to mining!! She's got some grit about her!!! Great Aquamarine series btw

  • @DarkLordofDebate
    @DarkLordofDebate 4 роки тому +10

    I'm no miner but I am a Jeeper, and the road up Mount Antero is one of the most spectacular Jeep trails I've driven. I guess we have you folks to thank for building that road and making sure the Forest Service keeps it open. Thanks for doing that and helping to ensure this spectacular mountain remains open to public access.

  • @NorthWestChilliHeadsNWCH
    @NorthWestChilliHeadsNWCH 2 роки тому

    Love the back story how your grandfather pioneered and created a lifeline for so many families, and the surveys which gave back to your country -patriotism at its finest. Wish i lived in the states so i could see first hand the geography where you work and maybe visit your store. Family business is the only business to be in, thats why im doing what im doing gives me something to pass on to my little ones 💯. Best of luck in your future endeavours, and i wish your wife a speedy recovery (probably years behind lol)

  • @jayflow7949
    @jayflow7949 2 роки тому +5

    I love how every single person is having fun doing what they love and extremely knowledgeable it’s a Aquamarine A Team lol

  • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
    @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 3 роки тому +4

    I too love this series. The people are real with real problems and real accomplishments. They are a tough breed to work in such a place that is both beautiful and dangerous. The director and cameramen are brave as well to be filming in this harsh environment and we appreciate and it adds another level of awe to the show. So glad to see the show is continuing. Keep them coming!!

  • @ThomasDurant
    @ThomasDurant 4 роки тому +13

    The production team did a great job. I really like the characters as well.

  • @stephsexoticpets
    @stephsexoticpets 3 роки тому +11

    why hasn't this channel blown up yet

  • @kitkat86311
    @kitkat86311 3 роки тому +13

    I really enjoyed this series, the quality of it was so professional and it was really interesting to learn more about where these gems come from--I'd love to follow the lives of these Prospectors the other half of the year when the season is done. My favorite was watching the smaller two-man teams such as Ian/Jason their ethics on the outdoors and wildlife is to be admired.

  • @RM-vw3ov
    @RM-vw3ov 4 роки тому +6

    I value my aquamarine pieces so much more as I watch all the work that it takes to get them out of the ground. Phenomenal glimpse into your world! Thank you for that!

  • @peacefulliving6432
    @peacefulliving6432 3 роки тому +3

    I love seeing the mountains goats in Colorado. They are so majestic.

  • @daltonmcmaster3489
    @daltonmcmaster3489 4 роки тому +4

    Some beautiful aqua marine

  • @SavePvP
    @SavePvP 2 роки тому +12

    just found this channel tonight and wow I’m really impressed by the production level, I’d expect this from something on the discovery channel! everyone on the team is so fun to watch

  • @workingmansteve987
    @workingmansteve987 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome!!

  • @davidkeichline7089
    @davidkeichline7089 2 роки тому

    Your father and grandpa rock! God bless you family. Get that gemie

  • @AlmiranteManolo
    @AlmiranteManolo 2 роки тому

    That’s what I love Colorado…. Plenty of beauty and surprises!

  • @kaitlyns3414
    @kaitlyns3414 4 роки тому +6

    Just found this series. Everyone’s energy is so strong!! I’m literally smiling so huge just seeing how excited they get.

  • @systemspecchecker
    @systemspecchecker 4 роки тому +1

    I've never felt a real heartfelt moment in a mining show until this one.

  • @MatIocks
    @MatIocks 4 роки тому +18

    I could just sit and watch you guys for hours!

  • @bigbensarrowheadchannel2739
    @bigbensarrowheadchannel2739 2 роки тому +5

    This is how a reality show should be produced. No BS. Just gettin down to business. And gettin er done! Rock on!💪

  • @etluxaeterna
    @etluxaeterna 4 роки тому +2

    man, some of these people have such great chemistry / synergy it's a treat to watch

  • @TheToke
    @TheToke 3 роки тому +4

    Tracie's remarkable, survivving and getting back up there.

  • @ReedWolfewawrzynek
    @ReedWolfewawrzynek 4 роки тому +121

    i'm really happy you continued this series!

    • @donnalehmann3294
      @donnalehmann3294 4 роки тому +5

      Me too!

    • @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895
      @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895  4 роки тому +22

      Thank you Reed! Be sure and subscribe and we will be dropping more episodes real soon!

    • @Critcalmaster
      @Critcalmaster 4 роки тому +4

      We love your show, please don't stop making episodes, only good show on.

    • @Critcalmaster
      @Critcalmaster 4 роки тому +4

      Please make more episodes,we love your show

    • @Critcalmaster
      @Critcalmaster 4 роки тому +2

      @@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895 please post updates, thank you

  • @loganpreston3946
    @loganpreston3946 4 роки тому +6

    Gem mining for a living is such hard work but sooo amazing and pays off when you put the work in. Would love to be a full time miner one day in my life!

  • @terryo1463
    @terryo1463 4 роки тому +1

    Ian and Jason, I like how you both get excited for each other and share in finding aqua and how happy and positive you both are. Aquamarine is my birthstone and I love it. Thanks guys for mining it!

    • @EquippedDelight
      @EquippedDelight 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Teresa for the comment, and for watching. We are very honored and excited to work for the Cardwell family. And with that being said, we are very happy. my buddy and I just have a lot of love for life in general. And with that love for life and opportunities we carry that with us wherever we go. We get so excited and so happy to find anywhere between tiny millimeter stones to inch stones.. we are just energetic type.. And with a short window of time to spend on that mountain. all we have is 3 or 4 months. So we work hard to find such great stones and it is truly fun and hard work. If you are ever in Colorado and you would like some aqua go to the beautiful town of Buena Vista Colorado and on main street there is a shop called Mount Antero Treasures on Main Street. They have all kinds of Jewelry in Aquamarine you can imagine. Or you can also get a hold of Ian and I to get some as well. We are all on Facebook 😁. Thanks again so much for the love and watching!

  • @Celineelisexo
    @Celineelisexo 2 роки тому +9

    when they tinged the crystals I was like they are bros for life 💕

  • @marymwood1964
    @marymwood1964 3 роки тому +4

    I am so sad ... I waisted 57 years , when I could have done this .... I'm just so sick to my tummy , thank you for posting this amazing life you share with us , thank you ... my Goal : next life ...do this .

  • @annekennedy7356
    @annekennedy7356 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so sorry to hear about your accident wish you the best in your recovery.....

  • @richardsm
    @richardsm 4 роки тому +27

    Can't wait another year for the next episode

  • @iversonjcameron
    @iversonjcameron 4 роки тому +3

    One of very few shows worth watchin on youtube

  • @ericharris893
    @ericharris893 4 роки тому +4

    The story ended well for Tracy thank God. She’s made a massive recovery in a years time.

  • @terrylschumacher-levy5150
    @terrylschumacher-levy5150 4 роки тому +2

    Gosh Traci I feel for you. Getting out there is probably your best way to heal emotionally. Drink up the love and support and feel your strength grow. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a most excellent new year.

  • @somastarscreations
    @somastarscreations 4 роки тому +7

    Take a very soft bristled brush with you, it's a good way to GENTLY remove the water (Big Boy) so you can see what you are dealing with before you run your hands across it, I'd love to see what the lay of the minerals is before you start taking them out. And I believe a gentle brush will allow you to see the blue in the mud. Good pockets are so rare, but good pictures of them (the pockets in situ) are equally rare and good for mineralogical studies!

  • @jamesray7876
    @jamesray7876 3 роки тому +6

    So happy that you guys make these!!! Its super well done and just so amazing to see the digging and learn the history, thank you!!! Its a dream to dig on Mt Antero:)

    • @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895
      @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks James! Great feedback sir and really appreciate you watching! We have a GREAT season on tap! Take care and thank you again!

  • @ricklyons4264
    @ricklyons4264 2 роки тому +1

    We're glad your getting better

  • @SnowTiger45
    @SnowTiger45 4 роки тому +4

    Excellent Episode. I hope we don't have to wait 10 months for another.

  • @Lovebeing543
    @Lovebeing543 4 роки тому +4

    I react the way these miners do when I find quartz, fossils, holy stones and heart rocks.. more than I can count. It's great fun for all concerned...especially a family outing.

  • @evedallas8667
    @evedallas8667 2 роки тому +3

    I really miss all the people and gem hunters from the Weather Channel show, Prospectors! It's been years since they canceled that show due to the cost of producing it. That was a very sad year for my reality TV but to have stumbled onto this channel and know that you guys were in that series, I am on cloud NINE!

  • @randomrangoon5476
    @randomrangoon5476 2 роки тому +2

    Really enjoying this series and seeing where these beautiful gems come from.
    Side note. Glad your wife made it out of that. Talk about a walking miracle 👐

  • @raistmajere995
    @raistmajere995 4 роки тому +3

    Watched the first episode and I was like woohoo new show to watch and then discovered only 2 episodes so far. Keep them coming please! Love the first two!

  • @cuso20
    @cuso20 3 роки тому +1

    I have no idea how i stumbled onto this show yesterday but I am glad i did! Dynamite and Whiskey I love it. That should be a T shirt.

  • @fransbovens6468
    @fransbovens6468 4 роки тому +10

    Watching often goldrush, Aussie opal hunters. But your videos belong on that list also. So real and exciting to watch. I hope the videos will boost your store sales and open new futures, i think people would pay to prospect alongside you guys. I hope all is well and more videos will be out soon.

  • @budiprasetyono4967
    @budiprasetyono4967 3 роки тому +2

    amazing documentary of prospecting gemstones.

  • @nancysotomayor3196
    @nancysotomayor3196 2 роки тому +1

    Love aquamarine stones!!!

  • @davidhead5943
    @davidhead5943 4 роки тому +1

    I'm glad to hear you are ok !! God had your back

  • @nancyalywahby2784
    @nancyalywahby2784 4 роки тому +2

    SOO BEAUTIFUL

  • @dpgt3478
    @dpgt3478 2 роки тому

    I love this series, not just bc of the beautiful aqua but the way the dude and his wife Tracy are together and the way the guy treats his workers to me from what I can see he is a good leader and takes care of them

  • @RogerOver9000
    @RogerOver9000 4 роки тому +7

    I love aquamarine, one of my favorite minerals!

  • @discrete333
    @discrete333 Рік тому +1

    Glad to hear of your steady recovery!

  • @aleta5873
    @aleta5873 4 роки тому +2

    It's fun to share in the joy when first you see the 'blues' !!

  • @theadventuresofsmokyq
    @theadventuresofsmokyq 4 роки тому +2

    Nice Job Ian & Jason. Maybe next season we could join you. Great job in Tracy's recovery! Keep on the blue!

    • @EquippedDelight
      @EquippedDelight 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for the support colin!. Much love brother!

  • @TravandCor
    @TravandCor 4 роки тому +36

    Love this series, keep it goin!

  • @hayabusajj
    @hayabusajj 4 роки тому +3

    I love your channel so much never stop uploading wish you could have a show every week

  • @rogerdavies6226
    @rogerdavies6226 4 роки тому

    best wishes and prayers for a quick and full recovery

  • @Berthoud777
    @Berthoud777 4 роки тому +5

    So happy to see another episode of this! Have been waiting for so long!!! Please continue this series!

  • @ABDULLAHkhan-fx1lr
    @ABDULLAHkhan-fx1lr 4 роки тому

    Thanks brother I appreciate your coming back

  • @jessieoh9715
    @jessieoh9715 2 роки тому +1

    Think I'll be binge watching. 🙂

  • @scrotex6592
    @scrotex6592 4 роки тому +36

    IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG!!! IM SO EXCITED! Y’all make the greatest videos, and i just can’t wait until this premiers!!!

  • @patriley2607
    @patriley2607 4 роки тому +2

    Love Aquamarine

  • @dwgowan1
    @dwgowan1 4 роки тому +4

    Love the show- can’t wait for episode 3

  • @TheYuleTube
    @TheYuleTube 4 роки тому +10

    I had almost given up hope of more episodes!

  • @milesnn
    @milesnn 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome awesome keep the great videos coming sure glad your wife is healing up in all areas 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @CZ2_Delta
    @CZ2_Delta 4 роки тому +9

    YES some more news! Finaly TY!

  • @tt55k
    @tt55k 4 роки тому

    Nice series starting

  • @ClaytonHartin
    @ClaytonHartin 4 роки тому +14

    Buy your self a Milwaukee rotary hammer drill. Save lots of time. We use those heated mats in the winter time for frost. Set it out for 24hrs boom your frost is out of the ground now you can dig on your utility’s.

  • @terrylschumacher-levy5150
    @terrylschumacher-levy5150 4 роки тому +4

    More more more give me more!!! Love the hunt 😍
    GREAT JOB

  • @patrickboos1919
    @patrickboos1919 4 роки тому +6

    Very good show I missed every one and watched every episode in the passed many times. Please keep up the great work thank you.

  • @harunissa8030
    @harunissa8030 3 роки тому

    It is true that I like this kind of work

  • @batumuliajogja
    @batumuliajogja 4 роки тому +2

    Love to see how you unearthed the aquamarine!! because of you guys, I can display blue aquamarine in my shop!!

  • @desertdanblacksmith1394
    @desertdanblacksmith1394 4 роки тому +2

    St Elmos Fire......back in the 70's I used to work for the USFS and trail maintenance on Mt Princeton/Harvard/Yale....next valley north....thunderstorm....hit the dirt.....bouncing over our heads. Nice to see these specials and I enjoy....I lived and grew up in Poncha Spgs......no more shoveling snow for me! Az Desert now.....thx....glad to see you recovering from the accident! I still think of going to Ruby Mtn in the good old days and getting Rubies and Teardrops.

  • @americanrebel413
    @americanrebel413 2 роки тому

    This is amazing, thank you for sharing it.

  • @ghillie609
    @ghillie609 2 роки тому +2

    This show is so sick! Love it!

  • @STONEPONY-mj8bo
    @STONEPONY-mj8bo 4 роки тому +3

    Can't wait for you to release more episodes!
    Thnx4sharin.... 👍

    • @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895
      @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895  4 роки тому +1

      Ep 3 will be rolling out really soon!

    • @STONEPONY-mj8bo
      @STONEPONY-mj8bo 4 роки тому +1

      @@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895
      Awesome! Thnx for the quick repy.... I'll be watching...👀.... I'm subscribed and have my notifications bell on... 👍

  • @Insidiouschanel86
    @Insidiouschanel86 4 роки тому +4

    This series is so good!

  • @adurpina
    @adurpina 4 роки тому +3

    so great the team of this are so lucky day

  • @Only1Potato
    @Only1Potato 4 роки тому +5

    I watched the first episode and i have been waiting MONTHS for this. WOO! I kind of thought episode 2 was never going to happen.

    • @Only1Potato
      @Only1Potato 4 роки тому

      Didn't start the video until I commented. Accident looks rough but glad you're okay.

  • @sharbean
    @sharbean 4 роки тому +3

    Great episode!
    Gorgeous gems!

  • @TheRockDetectorist
    @TheRockDetectorist 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you guys so much for bringing back the show. I just wish i could mine on mount antero

  • @smithologist5272
    @smithologist5272 4 роки тому +26

    Everytime I drive down to Salida, I look at Mt Antero and think of you. Jealousy then runs through my veins! :)

  • @obijohn1
    @obijohn1 4 роки тому +2

    Woooow finally, I love this series so much, please continue with it xx

  • @joshmendes83
    @joshmendes83 4 роки тому +3

    Another brilliant episode. Cheers!

  • @abdelkrimlaagad
    @abdelkrimlaagad 3 роки тому +1

    Very good my friend

  • @ruhituranminergem
    @ruhituranminergem 4 роки тому

    İleri derecede tehlikeli bir ortamda iğne ile kuyu kazarak güzel Aguamarin'ler bulmuşsunuz. Başarılar dilerim.

  • @md-ln4fp
    @md-ln4fp Рік тому

    I got here watching mining docs in Africa, South America and the Naica giant crystals in Mexico. Pictures of the Naica crystals next to a 6' man are incredible. Anyway, I'm here to watch this adventure unfold. Those Mt goats were like give me your lunch.

  • @carl623
    @carl623 4 роки тому +1

    More please more

  • @boltonky
    @boltonky 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the upload :)
    Great work on the video and production i am so glad to live in a time where content like this is available for us who love to learn and might never get a chance to do myself

  • @ThorntonStreeter
    @ThorntonStreeter 4 роки тому +2

    keeping TV real, love it

  • @abbasal-hamdanitrq5307
    @abbasal-hamdanitrq5307 4 роки тому +1

    Very very good 🏆👏👏👏

  • @magikh.d.6370
    @magikh.d.6370 3 роки тому +1

    Just found this series and I’m hooked love the blue

  • @thisisJim85
    @thisisJim85 4 роки тому +3

    That air up there is healing in itself, just like a hyperbaric chamber.

  • @pakgemsinfo
    @pakgemsinfo 3 роки тому +1

    Nice aquamarine crystals

  • @comptonoverland7442
    @comptonoverland7442 Рік тому

    These miners are amazing !
    Mining at 14,000 feet is no joke I know I've seen the mine and area.

  • @triple_A_rockhound
    @triple_A_rockhound 4 роки тому +4

    Nice finally see new episode
    Glad Tracy ok Damn she took hard
    Happy healing Tracy
    ;)

  • @OldSouls333
    @OldSouls333 4 роки тому +7

    Keep that Dream Alive Brother I come from a family of Geologist and what your dad was doing is Amazing Work 😎👍💯 I'm glad Tracy Is doing well from the accident if you ever need me to dig a site let me know I would love to prospect a large pocket one day Amazing Chrystals Bud 💯🇺🇸🦅⛏️🔥👍😎

  • @STONES624
    @STONES624 4 роки тому +3

    buenos días amigo llegué ahora me quedaré aquí vengo a dejar mi like

  • @regnbuetorsk
    @regnbuetorsk 4 роки тому +1

    oh god, i can't tell how much i would love to join you in the mining, just to feel the excitement of the find. i've always loved to turn rocks and dig in the soil, that would be the perfect vacation for me

  • @fatimadcflomba174
    @fatimadcflomba174 4 роки тому

    Love this show!