Rappelling 300 Ft Down An Abandoned Mineshaft
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- This week, I take on a mine exploration I've been planning for nearly a year - the Newtown Mine. This part of the mine is only accessible by a 300 ft vertical shaft and hasn't been explored in a century. I've never been one for heights so the thought of lowering myself down a rope 300 ft prevented me from exploring this sooner.
I finally decided to face my fears and headed down this week! It was the scariest exploration I've done to date, but did leave me much more comfortable for future adventures.
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Thank you all so much!!
Thank you all so much for checking out the video! I really really hope you subscribe because I have some amazing videos coming up! I've never been so excited to share what has been going on up here the past few weeks! Hint: the American Hotel is beginning, never before opened mines, moving old cabins, and a lot more. Thank you all so much for the support! What are your favorite types of videos on the channel?
It wont let me watch it yet
Exploring creepy abandoned mines. Especially when Johnny disappears off down holes that look way too small for a human. And anything where you talk about the history of the town, the mines, or the area.
I love to see the history of those old mines and towns. It is quite fascinating to imagine that way of life. I really like your hiking/biking adventures looking for old abandoned sites and artifacts. Go get them Levi’s!
All of them. But especially the exploration ones.
I love all of your vids!!!
The cat chasing it's tail on the pool table while he's talking seriously🤣 so cute!
Sure was! Photo bomber! 😹
Playing with ghosts.
The cat was great. It had me laughing and I had to rewatch so I could listen to Brent.
Yep. Agree! I was watching the cat!!
So cute...
PS! Make sure to watch to the last 20 seconds for a sneak peek of next week!
Ok
How exciting!!!
I did. I hung unto (no pun intended) every word you said.
Wait is it concrete time for the American hotel?
Can't wait to see how things are going with the American Hotel! Do you have enough recovered lumber on hand to build a significant portion of the building with it or will it be mostly new lumber? Anyway, cheers - and be well, my dude!
Hey dude, i am an IRATA tech (industrial rope access tech) I’d highly suggest rope protectors, a backup line with a petzl ASAP and an absorbica at the minimum. It could save your life!
Also attach a foot loop to your ascender handles. Use your legs to ascend, your chest ascender will keep you in place as you slide your ascender handles up.
Please up vote this everyone! I want Brent to be safe!
I hope he sees this, im scared that his luck will run out if he doesn't use better equipment
Thanks! I'll experiment with backup lines. I was using foot loops the whole ascent. Still kicked my ass! Appreciate the note! I'll check out those other items too.
@@GhostTownLiving Yeah that's a rough ascend even if you are in good shape.
send him some gear to help support
@@jonny-on-the-spot I would never send gear to anyone, because how do they know it is new or used along with the fact Brent needs to understand how to use the gear and what it does. Sending someone gear that they have never used before can be just as dangerous as not using the gear. If I lived in the USA id spend a few days with Brent and teach him.
Brother, I work on ropes everyday, I have done for 30 years. You need to take a course in how to rig safely. Not any course, go do a SPRAT (not NFPA) course since you're in the US. Learn how to rig basic systems, how to protect those edges that you let your ropes run over with no protection at all. Learn to use a secondary rope for a back up. Better guys than you have died through poor rigging choices. Learn to pass knots since you don't have ropes long enough. Learn to ascend efficiently..work smart, not hard. If you don't do this, you only have so much luck....
And ideally you save the luck for when you run out of skill, you're not supposed to depend entirely on luck.
@@ianjohnston8057 well said.
You are so dame right! If would do this on a job side… I would be lucky if the only thing I lost would be my job
Amen! Thank you my oilfield brother. I'm 70 years old, retired US Army engineers.
Watching him go down, into all of that with no training and no equipment, sheer youth!
I thought he was going to die.
My cringe factor was off the charts. I've gone down in old mines. They can kill or seriously injure you in a heartbeat!
Listen to this man's advise please young man.
Also the comments about pushing ones luck all the time are spot on. I've come close to death a number of times.
But I learned the 7 P's early.
Proper, prior, planning, prevents, piss, poor, performance.
Also, it was not very cool to leave your surface man hanging when the radio went out.
You just kept going down.
At the 11:00 mark, I hoped you'd turn back and not go on.
It was all cool man.
You made it, you survived.
I'm freaking amazed!!!
I'm probably going to
have intrusive thoughts about this video for awhile.
You even voiced the facts about the dangers. I like your videos, I like your sense of adventure.
I'd like to watch more of them.
Go get some top notch training and knowledge. Get good gear and learn how to use it all.
Take care young blood.
Good luck to you too.
@Agrajag68 nah, he replied to a different person's advice on this vid about how to do it safer.
Brent: 'better not trust a 100 year old ladder'
Also Brent: **climbs up 100 year old ladder**
Brother, please use some relief on those lifeline ropes over the edge with a heavy durable soft material of some kind...heavy duty multi-layer nylon bags work great. From experience, try to keep the rope from touching the edge of the wood or rock in case you need to swing with your full weight and/or shifting while using the ascenders. The rope will fray and cut under your weight and friction. Take care, be safe, blessings to you my friend. The small details make the difference all day, everyday. 👍🏼
@Miles we are all god in the flesh, just jesus remembered, the ones who wrote the bible were the ones who killed him. so your religion was built on deceit
@Miles ; my lord and savior is Jesus Christ. Thanks for the reminder, and the blessings. In all things thank and give glory to God. Psalms 91, remember the covenant, he has prepared all things under his wings and love for you. With him all things are possible, without him, all things are a struggle... blessings.
@Miles something thats supposed to real shouldnt be edited and re written like 12 times . The plan was to kill god and reinvent him he never died on a cross and went to live in Tibet . Aint pay no homage to the Tablets of Thoth , Tibetan Book ect and the pantheons of gods that came before .
Great advice, not really sure what the other comments here are all about lol
@@chriswhiting2926 in order to be open minded in all things, each person has their opinion and beliefs, so my reply. I also am not sure why or where these folks are driving... thanks for the comments. 😀
Rope protectors could be a good idea on edges. When you climb up (or bounce any other way) ropes tend to move a bit. It will rub when over an edge like at the top where there is an angle. At least some kind of carpet between any angled surface is always a good idea. When climbing without a backup rope (like industrial workers always do) it is even more important to protect rope on any possible rubbing points.
really good point here.... As a past rock climber, it was always recommended to put a protective layer of carpet or similar material between sharp edges and the rope
Definitely seems like a good idea to me
I've been thinking the same for a while now.
my first thought every time i saw the rope on the wood edge, but when you're really there in the moment, small things are easily over looked.
This is so important that it can't be understated.
I used to work at a safety equipment company so I'll try to remember as best as I can.
There different types of rope. The type you have is meant for rappelling so it has strong tensile strength, but it has VERY BAD resistance to friction, and will snap if it rubs.
You have to protect the contact points of your rope.
Also, I'd strongly recommend you take a class on rappelling that includes details on rope types etc. It might not come in handy, but if it ever does - you'll be real thankful when you realize you're still safe.
Brent, please get more careful exploring these old mines. don’t just trust hundred year old ladders without a plan B.
I feel like if the men that dug these mines could talk to brent. They would question his sanity.
Yup
One word coolest show ever I meam u tub I like sarra gordo some day and hotel good luck on building it cools mines too
@@markzawistowski3775 one word ???
The best thing about these videos is it means he made it another week without getting trapped in a mine! 👌🙏
Exactly! 🤣
OMG! IKR?! I find myself holding my breath without knowing it! All of a sudden I'm gasping for air because I feel like if I breathe it'll start collapsing all around him! 😱😳🤯🙃
I don’t mind that sometimes Brent goes a week or so without a video but it’s scary as shit when we don’t hear from him at all for that long!
@@L.J.W.98 so true
@@StepInsideMyMind I know, me too!
It’s weird to think that like 100 years ago they were people the had to go down there to make a living
All climbing ladders without rope tie-ins as well.
People think lifes hard these days. If thats the case 100 years ago life was impossible lol
Facts
@@Jacobtheunwise then again, maybe life's just as hard now as it was then, just in a different way, you know? I hear lots of old-timers reminiscing about how simple it was back then.
@@tommymiles966 It seems easier but that's only because you know what to do. Things seem hard because we stumble along the way.
We came up last weekend and met Brent and his crew. Brent, you were super cool and welcoming. Thank you! What an awesome place. The volunteers were prepping the foundation of the hotel for rebar. The concrete was supposed to have arrived last Tuesday. I can’t wait to see how that went down. The road up there is tight in spots but not too bad. I dont know how they will get that concrete up there. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! Nice to meet you. Glad you made it up.
@@GhostTownLiving I can’t wait to hear about the concrete transportation extravaganza! On the way down the road, i kept thinking “No Way.” But you guys always seem to figure it out. If you ever want to make some 3D maps of Cerro Gordo and the mines, let me know - that’s something i can do. :) keep rocking ghost town living!
@@POVLA I hope he takes you up on that! That would be so cool
A climber here: This isn't even dangerous it's just straight up incredibly stupid and asking for an injury in the very very best case. It's the same as going skiing in the winter, off-piste without knowing if there ist an avalanche warning. No real training with the rope, no safety on the rope!
For example, it ist way safer and way more chilled to just simply rappell down the hole rope and just having your feet against the ladder/wall than to grab onto the ladder and make your way down this way.
Also no rope-protection around the sharp fencing/the hard wood edge is a big no fucking go. You aaaalways put a rope protection on sharp edges and hard, non-smooth material. Rappelling induces a lot of rubbing and friction between the rope and the edge and under the stress of your body it sooner or later will brake, ending up with you falling down a 300 (or 900ft) shaft with very little chance of survival.
Also, tie a knot into the end of the rope so you can't fall off the rope, also also please stop using the knotted rope, it also has a very good chance of killing yourself. I
f you want to ease up the ascent, get yourself a pulley, some screw-carabiners and a good sling (80cm is a good length) where you can put in your foot and use the energy of your foot to go up the rope (works even when hanging straight from a tree without anything to grab onto).
And most importantly, don't do anything alone/without contact to the upper world. They won't be able to rescue you if they don't know where exactly you are/if you still are alive.
At least watch some climbing basics, watch some treeclimbing and cutting youtubers and learn their technique. Otherwise you are simply asking to die in an abandoned mine all by yourself.
I couldn’t imagine working in a old mine like this back in the day.
Did you know the roof of a mine underground is called the back, why? I asked the question and we think it’s because as you can see the men’s backs would’ve been touch the roof of the tunnel a lot of the time - crawling through mostly! 😱
@@devinb5937 😂
@@NatashaW1 its very much worse then u think
@@Villle89 well ye. I’ve been in mines before. 1 was about to collapse. We weren’t allowed far in tho because it was all cornered off but it was fun. Until I was over heating. 😃
@@NatashaW1 I thought u meant working there lol
how the f..,k did the miners dig these mines it's unreal. maximum respect.
Blood, sweat and dynamite I guess
has to be the annunaki
Agree totally, how did they do it, must of had melon size balls👍
If you ever do decide to repel again without a ladder, attach foot loops to the ascenders to allow you to use your leg muscles to do all of the work. By the way, I really love your videos. I've been a high-level quadriplegic for almost 20 years after I broke my neck and I really love being able to take part in all of your adventures vicariously through your camera. Thank you for enriching my life!
Thank you! I had foot loops on the ascender. That is what got caught up earlier in the video when I was crawling through the really tight spot in the mine. Even with those, the 300 ft climb was no joke! Appreciate you checking out the videos! And thanks for the note!!
He definitely had them you can’t climb a rope without them😂
@@GhostTownLiving Dude do check these mines for gases before you go in or at least have a warning monitor on you? Mineshaft's can easily accumulate gases over the years and some gases will form pockets in the lower levels instead of venting out.
Everyone's giving advice on ropes, but that ain't going to do a damn thing if you can't breathe.
You're ballsy as hell either way.
@@devinb5937 It is true. it's physics you utter muppet.
abandonedmines . gov/staying-safe
deq. wyoming. gov/aml/dangers-of-abandoned-mines/
howden. com/en-gb/articles/mining/the-most-dangerous-gases-in-mining
apnews. com/article/352af6d649231150df2ea93ae7549538
@@devinb5937 So you believe everyone is lying?
Mining companies?
Mining unions?
Historical restoration groups?
NGO's?
GO's?
firefighters?
Explorers?
You're full of shit Devin, this hobby comes with risk's and people should be aware of the risks so they can make informed decisions regarding those risks.
This channel holds more entertainment and reality than any cable TV could ever provide
Ditto
👏 yes
Totally agree
The Production companies could never afford the insurance that would be required for Brents exploits.
Man's never watched The Descent or played The Forest...
Oh man, if he got down there to find a Legsy...
When you were like “so now I have to either go back, or go on down without a rope and with no radio contact”, I was like: yeah that’s a shame, now you have to go back. But then you WENT DOWN and I was like WHAT? NO! Go back! But then you just kept going :(
Of all the mine videos I watch, this guy and another younger couple take the most unnecessary risks
Don't get me wrong, I love these vids. I just want this guy to be safe.
GET SOME SLINGS, PUT THEM THROUGH YOUR ASCENDERS AND USE THEM AS FOOT STIRRUPS. You'll save your arms next time because you can step up rather than pull up.
Or just make a big webbing loop- for sure.
He just needs to practice jugging the line a bit, practice technique and he will find something that works for him
Hoo wee! I agree. Even for tree climbing operations, I use foot ascenders now. Before that, footlocked the rope with my feet. Heck with that simply using your arms! Yikes!
My question exactly. Why pull up with your arms when you can rig differently and use your leg strength?
I was saying “what in the world is he doing? Why is he pulling with both of his arms instead of one arm one leg then the other!! If you get rigged right you will be much more comfortable ascending!
man, get yourself something you can put over the edge so the rope is not rubbing against that sharp corner, that made me the most nervous
Yea. Don't want it on the ground, at all. Gets sand and dirt in the actual rope and will cause a rope to fail early, too. Need to keep 'em clean as possible.
I hope he's chocking the wheels on his anchor. Ideally he'd be tying off to something more solid, or at least tying off with the vehicle perpendicular to the mineshaft.
Yes! Please do.
And have a headlamp on so your not repelling in the dark maybe?
@@ericyoung7049 Also, what if the ATV was needed to go get help while he was dangling on the rope.
Me the entire time: “Brent what are you doing.”
Me..."TURN BACK" lol
This channel reminds me of Bald & Bankrupt's channel when you are glad to see an upload because it means they're still alive.
This. Allllll this. Man oh man hr risking it hard in this one. Stay safe Brent ffs
@@jtbwilliams But having said that "Bald and bankrupt" hasn't posted recently !!
@@john3Lee @baldandbankrupt is probably dead.
In perspective, Brent went down about as far as the Statue of Liberty is tall…yikes!
You need a load of glow sticks ready to throw down those shafts.
What an interesting town you’ve bought.
Yep, might as well litter in these historical sites too
@@B3Band Safety beats all other concerns.
@@B3Band
On one hand, I understand wanting to preserve the past, but sometimes you have to think pragmatically. Old mines like these collapse eventually and are rarely explored. This could be the last anyone sees of these shafts. Some glow sticks aren’t going to ruin anything.
@@B3Band I know these places are over a hundred year old BUT they are very dangerous to access and it's not like there is much tourists down there so everything is just unsafe,if you have to trowh some glowsticks and break a few wood planks then so be it
When rappelling, remember to tie a knot at the end of the rope so you can't rappel off the end of your rope.
😂
That would suck so bad
I had a carabiner tied about 5 ft before the end of the rope. Justttt in case.
I was thinking the same thing and I’ve never dangled from a rope. lol
@@GhostTownLiving just tie stopper knots. I'm starting to get worried for you lol :P what's your rescue plan?
Is no one talking about the cat dancing on the pool table lmao
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Never had this many likes before! Thank you 16
I think he was chasing his tail lol
@@veerani I know but it looks like it's dancing lol
Those Kittens seem to be getting big and getting on just fine.
@@n8phu946 they do don't they lol
They grow so fast
Use a piece of garden hose around your rope when it goes over the edge. It will keep it from shearing if it catches a sharp spot. Ropes under load slice relatively easily.
The thought of that happening to him scares the pooey out of me!!
Your arms were tired rappelling because you were doing it wrong.
Don’t use upper body strength when you rappel, use your feet. Wrap the rope around your dominant foot and use your other foot to control by stepping on your dominant foot with the rope in between. . To ascend, bring knees up and step on the rope using your two feet. Think caterpillar. When descending, simply control the looseness of the rope between your feet. If done right, you can “stand” for hours on the rope and not be tired. This is how I was taught in the Marines.
Mom, can we get shoots and ladders?
"No, we have shoots and ladders at home."
Shoots and ladders at home:
Oof that flickering flashlight is making it really hard to watch these mine exploration scenes. You should get some more camera-friendly flashlights for the future! Or maybe you can adjust the frame rate of your camera to match the flicker? (I don’t know whether that’s something you can do on a GoPro or whatever though)
I was thinking the same thing, kind of hurt my eyes to watch some of the more flickery parts
The flickering lights bother me, too!
You are getting HD footage of a dude doing the coolest shit ever projecting from a glas screen you're holding in your hands... And you're complaining about a couple of frames with a flickering flashlight. Ffs.
I mean, it hurts my eyes. Seems like you don’t have that issue, which I am envious of
@@JValentineV I agree.
And bonus...its free. I can watch all of these entertaining, well thought out, creative videos on UA-cam without paying for a service. A lot of creators do videos just out of love of doing something they enjoy and then they share with us.
Some people will never be happy with anything though.
I'm a college student and I'm learning game development. What you do would be an awesome game! Having a Ghost town that you slowly repair and exploring long-lost mines would make a really good game!
I love this idea!!
If you make it lmk I’d play it on release day
That would be really cool!
you speak about the core principle of "discover" but there is nothing more. could work but it needs a setting worth to explore and maybe a advanced gameplay. I'm a software developer, do you mind sharing me what you learn? is there anything i can not come up with by myself, it's it worth because they share more than basic foundation?
That's already practically stardew valley ;)
Real intense moment when the video goes black while he repels....truly
Tomorrow Tommy. Yeh. I thought it was my TV at first acting up. Also when the guy up top did not respond a few times. That was scary. Especially if something bad happened.
RAPPELLS, not "repels". You make the same mistake that everyone else does and it bugs the crap out of me, almost as bad as someone describing a famous science fiction television show as "Star Track". Sheeeesh!!
@@s.marcus3669 Well, he IS "repelling" gravity, right? RIGHT? (Yeah, it bugs the hell out of me, also).
@@s.marcus3669 dont try arguing with an idiot😂😂😂😂 I never gradguated for a reason bud. Sorry for the Inconvenience
imagine just being a ghost chilling and vibing down there and this guy comes out of nowhere 👁👄👁
It was fun to read all of the responses on this one. I was scared too and told myself he posted it so he’s ok. I love how cared for you are too. Nobody wants you to get hurt. We admire you and enjoy watching you living your very interesting dream. ☺️
Brett, it’s always good to put something as a buffer between the rocks or whatever your rope is going over, specially at sharp turns to prevent fraying! ⛑
I used to rappel out of helicopters for many years. Rope care is just one of many safety concerns you need to address to “walk away from the day.” Great Channel !!!
Yes!please do.
he's a newbie to rapelling this high. He should get pointers from experts before engaging in more dangerous mine explorations
@@mamshie888 unfortunately the days you don't see Brett upload anymore for months on end will probably mean he met his maker
@@FunkySpunky91 omg hopefully that day will not come. it may be this adrenaline rush exploring the unknowns of the mines but he should really take the advice to consult with the experts and always buddy up down there or wherever he goes. this is not a practice session. there’s no take 2 and luck won’t always be on his side. and always invest in the best equipment. if the radio ain’t working down there it’s time to stop and rethink what else he can do for his safety. he cannot compromise his safety to rush on things.
@@mamshie888 you're right. If he parishes, all of the rebuilding etc. for Cerra Gordo will go in vein. What I don't get is how he has all the time in the world to do research etc. but does not do his research about going in mines... it is not if, but when something bad happens.
You should look into some edge protection for your rope. So it’s not rubbing against the wood or rock as it bends down the shaft. Added safety. Love your videos.
Good idea! I've often wondered about that?
Bumping this comment so it gets seen.
I was thinking the same thing. Of course, I’m at the point where he’s going down the ladders and I think I’ve counted a few things that he’s not taking any safety measures into consideration. Oh well, he falls? He falls.
I came here to say the same thing👍
Absolutely, thank you!
I can't believe that Cerro Gordo already has "table dancers" 1:54
He doesn't really need to worry about fixing up the brothel he has his own "cat house" lol awesome comment by the way that got a chuckle out of me
😅
😂😂😂
The fact that you’re alive is a miracle
A group of overly attractive college students must have already went exploring.
just stay alive, that would be enough
Anyone you know with a LiDAR Scanner? Scan the tunnels in 3D to do a virtual scan of them document and log
ooooo Hector coming in with the fun and cool suggestions!!! good idea
Fun fact, the dude that first said Fortune favors the bold said so as he was going toward Pompeii. Let's just say neither Fortune nor Mt. Vesuvius favored him. That being said, I'm happy nothing went wrong in the mine ^^ mine exploration is my favorite part of this channel, I can't get enough of it 💜 it's so fascinating!!
Plinny the elder was a big talker 😂 but in the end ... a soft head *badum tssh*
I dont think you have your history correct haha
@@wiredspider the soft cushion on the head to lessen the volcanic rocks falling is one of my favourite facts, dont take this away from me hahah
@@wiredspider this _is_ correct! It was said by Pliny the Elder and reported by his nephew Pliny the Younger. "Fortes inquit fortuna iuvat: Pomponianum pete." or "Fortune favours the brave: head for Pompei". He died due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompei in 79 AD, the same that buried the city.
This is like watching a horror movie right at the point where they say 'we should split up'.
The thing I hate most about Ghost town living is .... the End! Thanks for sharing Brent! Is it next week yet!!!
👍
Ghosts aren’t real.
1:56 I like how your cat is just chasing it's own tail in the background while you're talking
What about the damn omega tunnel? Curiosity is killing me.
Bet he’s still looking for a way in
These videos are never long enough. I could watch for hours! Can’t wait for the next one to come. Stay safe 💜
yea I agree i just was getting into the action then stop lol
“Oh good he’s actually wearing a helmet this time”… then proceeds to repel without a second safety rope in pitch black
Or a carpet under the rope as it goes over the edge to prevent shearing and fraying of the rope.
someone up there is looking out for him cause I've noticed lots of mistakes too
He should definitely consult some expert climbers before he attempts crazy stuff like this.
@@zeusv9804 Probability is looking after him ;) He hasn't made sufficient amount of mistakes for risk to materialize. I assumed he has some level of training, but I am not trained myself. Some moments look sketchy, though.
I feel bad encouraging this as I'm going to be upset when I read he went missing in some sketchy deal like this. He went out of communication and wandered deeper and deeper. If one of those 150 yo ladders crumbled and he broke his legs ....
you need a different headlight that doesnt pulse on the same frequency as your camera.
It was weird, when the light was on distant walls it was fine.
I think he could also use a different video codec to achieve the same result without losing any image quality.
Or one that doesn't pulse at all. Maybe also an omnidirectional one, and one mounted on the camera. But jeeze, a second rope and better rope protection!
Yes, that was a last minute light from Johnny as mine was inexplicably dead. I won't be using that light in any future videos!
@@GhostTownLiving aww that makes sense!
anyone else REALLY love these videos, but is also sincerely worried about him?! I always pray that the rungs of those old ladders don't crumble.
I find myself in a state of panic every time I watch one of his mine videos, I even catch myself closing my eyes. I'm so afraid for him when he goes down into these tunnels by himself.
Can you not bring a roll of string to tie off at the start of a horizontal shaft when you start going off the main shaft? Helps come back and helps potential rescues?
Or a can of spray paint.
@@deirdrepasko9965 yes, also a good idea
@@deirdrepasko9965 There's very limited oxygen down there and i imagine the fumes would be nasty from spray paint. String sounds better, imo.
@John Nenadic suggested using "sidewalk chalk". Let's put that in our emergency kit!
@@gusfemme9756 even better cuz spray painting walls evreytime you go in a cave would get chaotic lol
when you go into mines like this you should leave tape or mark things with a paint marker of sorts kinds like bread crumbs so you know exactly wich way you came in and went out both so you don't get lost and for future exploration
He usually drops chem lights.
@@wildcraftone but chem lights wear out
@@sarahbethsstitching9937 I agree completely! I'm just staying what he does haha.
Yeah, like getting confused from lack of good air down there.
He also has a map.........................
YAAY Brent survived another week, cheers lad!
I feared he gets lost in that maze of tunnels.
*No doubt Telans. Brent you need to read this:*
ascentionism.com/learn-this-rappelling-with-two-ropes/
Don’t you ever get scared in the mines wondering what you could run into “zombie looking people” props to you I couldn’t do what you do. Specially alone.
I don’t mind skeletons, but I’ll definitely take a pass on half-rotted corpses
THE HILLS HAVE EYES !
I just binge watched his entire playlist within 3 days. Such an amazing experience.
"Fortune favors the bold" - me thinking - "or, curiosity killed the cat"
And satisfaction brought it back!
Just gotta use one of ur nine lives
Johnny being the voice of reason is just crazy to me. Always love to see the mine explorations, and it's comforting to know that if I'm seeing it, you've made it back safely. With practice, you can use your drone to reconnoiter a shaft down to find ledges and the like, as long as you're not also trying to go out of transmission range. Can't wait for the next episode, and all the ones to come.
That was kinda scary buddy. Let’s not do that again unless you have a winch drop.
@The Mutt with no Butt and why no hand held metal detector???
I knoooow that’s been my thing all along - he NEVER looks for ore!!!
@@shaunacohn3205 Hell No He Is Looking For Denim WTF
"If there needed to be any kind of rescue attempt, nobody would know where I was." Am I watching found footage?
Seems like you’re starting to push your luck with exploring these mines. Good luck out there
Brent! You should bring some sidewalk chalk with you when you explore mines. You can use it to mark your way out, and write notes of where tunnels go. I was going to send you some but couldn't figure out where to send it.
His address is posted above with all of his other info.
Great idea! I'll add it to my Kit!
Here is the Mailing Address:
PO Box 490
Lone Pine, CA 93545
When all is said and done, I think you should write a book with the most comprehensive history of Cerro Gordo! 💪🏻👏🏼👍
Yes!!
Must be a real challenge getting up and down those ladders with balls that big!
Stay safe Brent
Pretty sure they're made of steel. If you listening closely, you can hear them clanking, lol.
@@digitalSixer lol
So funny hahahaa
Say Brent I know you most likely thought of it already but why don’t you have one of those laser range finders that they use in golf and gun ranges? Looks like that could help you allot on guessing the depth or how far a tunnel is? Also cute Icicle at 20:20 sec in lol. But seriously your awesome getting that far down and then just amazed us all with that climb!! Next is a pulley system on the razor to lower and raise you from the tunnels.
UNION MINE is right around the corner!
I'm a highrise window cleaner and I'm on ropes all day,I would love to be there!
Terrifying is an understatement, like count Floyd says, really scary boys.
That cracked me up! That was hilarious buddy. SCTV 🇨🇦 lives forever. Cheers from B.C.
You need longer antennas for your radios at least, consider getting an amateur radio operators license so you can legally use higher power equipment to communicate
Great idea!
They're like 100 feet away. Not a power issue, it's the 100ft of rock in between them
Are you seriously suggesting he bring a shortwave radio with him on a mine explore?
No amount of anything is going to penetrate all that rock for radios. Best bet is have antennas perpendicular to the shaft
@@nilsholgerson4958 better than a toy walkie walkie with its power limitations. They make chinese handhelds that push 8 watts. Add a whip antenna and he mightve been able to speak to him a little easier. It wont penetrate all that rock but just having better comms at the edge of the first level of the mineshaft could be a lifesaver.
You should mark the beginning of each passage way with something so someone would know where to go if something happens.
As if descending that rope wasn't crazy enough, you also went down on those 100 year old ladders in those crazy claustrophobic and prone to collapse spaces. I sincerely think you cross some safety boundaries that should not be crossed. I know and I can feel this is true passion which I really appreciate because this amount of passion, and perseverence can very rarely be found on UA-cam. I can't wait for your videos to be available every week BUT please, don't be overtaken by it. Don't risk your life like this... Of course it is entertaining for us to watch and exciting for you but in the same time safety should be respected because when you do the slightest mistake, the mine will have no mercy. Please take care man! I would rather see you take care of the surface stuff and maybe mines that are not so dangerous. I know you arleady know all these but please, take care! God bless!
Tell us your expert opinion on the lifespan of bone dry wood . oh wait you're an armchair commentator.
According to UA-cam subtitles, the mine applauded your “daaaaamn”.
Respectfully
Put a rope,sling on both ascenders to your harness if one fails you are still attached
Please look up on you tube Rope walker system, frog system
Learn more than you need
Also on the edge going in a guard to protect your rope piece of carpet,jacket,blanket
There are things you need to learn in rope work you need to know
Do you have a gas o2 meter if not get one and use it all the time
If you ask I be mine explores will help you they have been down to your water pump before in one of there you tube vids
Even look up climbing knots and rigging
I enjoy your content However don’t put yourself at risk for it
If your not alive to build your dream what is the point !
Please take what I have said seriously this is meant to help not hinder it is meant in a positive way
And think before you act
1 can it be done
2 sadly
3 what is the risk
4 will I die
5 get out
Just my humble opinion
Ps Jonny should be on in harness and on a safety rope anchored back to a securely off
What happens if the cover lets loose ?
Excellent points. I think Brent is tempering his sudden exploration impulses with more thoughtful planning and safety in mind, as can be seen in this video, but I hope he takes your excellent points to heart, as I wiah him forever ssfety as well.
pls be carefull and focused down there, this is crazy dangerous and we all want you to be safe:)
careful or you'll get a bunch of fans dogpiling on you that he can do whatever he want and if something happened, then at least he'd go out doing what he loved.
@Travis Field Sadly they do exist. some 2 or 3 videos ago i suggested He might want to get some other youtubers in who know about how to explore mines (gly from abandoned and forgotten places for example) and how to recognzie valuable minerals so he might be able to sell them online and maybe get some additional exposure for Cerro Gordo. had two or three ppl comment that it wasn't my business what he was doing and stuff like that.
@@KaySan666 yup you are right
@@KaySan666 Problem Is He Is Going To Get Other People Hurt Or Killed With Him Or Searching For Him
@@JohnMontero-Nevaden Brent? i know. thats why i had suggested he might want to ask Gly for some pointes or some training on how to assess dangerous mine parts
I nearly slid of my chair when he (in one of th earlier videos) mentioned that the wood looked burnt and that there was probably a fire.
but there were no other burn marks on the stone and rotting wood can look like burnt wood.
I don’t know how people used to work in those things daily, biggest fear 🤣🤣 sweet videos man, love your channel!
Crazy MoFo! Please listen to all the great advice in the comments and do take care of yourself. It would be a tragedy to Cerro Gordo and all your fans if we lost you. Keep up the great work and videos. Stoked to see the next Heavy D and your video. What a great group effort to keep on keepin on. You are Blessed and earned every bit of it just being yourself. True and Real A.F.
Adding an extension for your belay device with a dyneema sling so it’s higher up and out of the way makes it much more manageable for long rappels. Make sure your anchor is redundant and equalized. Prusik knot backups always weather ascending or descending regardless what type of device you’re using.
Maybe a bad idea?, but why can't you use a line counting fishing reel and rod to check vertical mine depth?
The round wooden thing with the crossed handles on either end is a reel for cord.
Yup, being a retired sparky, l have seen them before. Was also used in earlier times as a poor man's garden hose reel.
I would say contact gly over on Abandoned and Forgotten Places, they have all the equipment and experience to explore that mine and it would be much safer for you.
AFP do not go into mines for treasure hunting.
@@scgarage6372 He says that, but he literally sells mineral specimens he finds on ebay, while Brent plans to exhibit all the treasure he finds in his museum. Don't get this the wrong way, I really like AFP, but it's not like Brent is a thief.
@@teldrah Yes that's true.
@@teldrah this guy is Brent. Trent is his brother on another UA-cam channel.
I said the same
Literally this channel just turned into Tomb Raider.
I'm really worried about you! I love what you are doing (and why you're doing it), but you are becoming so brave in these incredibly dangerous situations. I am very afraid that any of these videos may end up being your last, and that your Cerro Gordo dreams may come to an end.
I have been on UA-cam for years, but your channel is the first (and only) that I have subscribed to. You are an inspiration to me and your messaging has directed me to living a better life! Thank you for everything! Please keep doing what you're doing, but I beg of you, do it safely!
Respectfully,
Matt
Anyone else worried he's gonna end up on Mrballens channel. Awesome content but it's not worth dying for. Stay safe.
That’s going to be an awesome video
Deffo wouldn't surprise me after seeing this
I'm sure MrBallen can start writing that scrip now. We all know how the story ends.
@@trevorparker4899 with a strange dark & mysterious twist haha
Everything after the radio cuts off is a dream.
Nightmare!!
13:58 was so nerve-wracking. leaves ascender on a pile of loose sliding rocks to walk an 1800s cracking plank. Please buy more ropes and use chalk to mark your way. I love your content and I want you to keep living so I can see you and your beautiful town someday!
I used to climb cell towers and he makes me so nervous. He's improving but still has a ways to go. Probably should get some formal training
@@tarajoe07 yes!!! For the love of god, take a climbing course!!! Geez.
Lol not gonna lie that moment blew my mind as well.
The thing that fascinates me is how these men would navigate underground, guided by different rock formations, looking for where gold would accumulate.
It just amazes me how the miners knew their way around the mine with no more than a candle
CCCRRRRRAAAAAZZZZZYYYYY!!!! This has to be one of the most unsafe things I have ever watched...
Guardian angel takes a BIG swig of Gordo Whiskey after this decent.
🤣
The angel was probably chain smoking the whole time he was on the rope also.
Someone needs to send you a full, solid 600ft run of static climbing line. I might need to make happen for you...
Hell, if you’re that generous I’d LOVE about 60 meters of good static line. Might start a UA-cam channel just to pay you back.
How much does something like that cost?
@@zandie12 they cost upwards about 1,000 dollars (USD).. not cheap, especially for climbing rope to withstand a persons weight rather than some cheap rope.
@@davidwarren719 i dont think hes giving free rope to random people..
@Yes Yes
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Man, UA-cam is such an amazing platform, where we can watch things like this!
I'd say if your not exploring for gold dont risk yourself. There's a zillion old abandoned mines but there's only one of you.
Have you seen what old Levi’s go for at auction? Besides unearthing forgotten history, that’s what he’s exploring for
You can say that to all explorers, Adrenaline junkies, and even normal people who drive cars
"Theres a zillion cars butony one of you. I know you fear if his safety...but hes Not stopping anytime soon.
I 100% agree that he should be more cautious and take some proper caving courses but this guys is doing what he loves and that is what life is about
the carved block you found, that probably held the cord for the dynamite.
Or rope
Man, I've known metal ladders to last less than three years. Those ladders were just built to last
plus they aren't exposed to rain, sunlight, I don't think there are many wood eating bugs there. They also haven't had constant use for quite a few years :)
Yea Right tell That To Quip Young Who Fell 100 Foot Down A Shaft Which The Wooden Ladder Which Broke In Carson City Nevada In The 1970's
I’ll bet most of those ladders were made out of Oak
Meanwhile, Brent's cat has no idea of the gravity of the situation and proceeds to destroy the furniture...Brent, I love your videos, even though I'm terrified for you every time I watch you go underground. (Even as I know you obviously survived to edit and upload...) Thank you for taking me on adventures I could never experience!
Dude, I enjoyed your channel once, but you are getting more and more reckless every month, I honestly cannot watch it anymore.
A few months back someone much more experienced than you in mine exploration left a long list of things you needed to change in order to do this safely and not risk your life, and you haven't followed one of them.
That "cave-in" at the beginning of the tunnel was man-made, they intentionally do that because of how dangerous it is ahead. I Still don't see an oxygen sensor on you.
You go down alone (dumb), don't return when you lose radio contact (dumb), and then start going down an ancient ladder overhanging a fall that would most certainly kill you.
I loved this channel, and I'm afraid one day there's going to be a memorial video posted here, and I don't want to see it.
I get what you're saying. I'll be so angry if he dies from something that could have been easily prevented. I enjoy the videos but his lack of caution frightens and frustrates me.
Dude you are scaring me when you are just walking on that wood
"Burning arms" while ascending makes me wonder if foot loops were attatched to the ascenders? The legs should be doing at least 70% of the work going up ropes.
I had foot loops! Still a 300ft ascent will kick your ass! Especially after not working out for 15 months...
@@GhostTownLiving jokes on you! I didn't workout at all
@@GhostTownLiving I see. Not working out, plus fear of heights and reduced oxygen levels and claustrophobia would probably knacker you out faster than normal.
Still, you did well. Some of us watching who have had rope access training just cringe sometimes and worry about your attention to detail and knowledge with safe working practices. Nobody wants to hear that you died because a simple and avoidable mistake. Stay blessed.
I'm even more impressed that you are exploring these mines now that I know you are afraid of heights and get claustrophobic. That's an impressive level of bravery. Stay safe and keep growing :)
My Saturday highlight! As an old, risky adventure dude, I can't quite get my bod to do all the fun things anymore, so I delight in each and every video you post. Just stay safe while exploring and have a blast!
I know, same here.
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can you imagine the the person or persons that dug these holes. i could not do that. very brave individuals.
Wow sometimes i am just amazed by your videos! Pure aaaaaaaw 😍😍