Once In A Lifetime Find In This 1800s Gold Mine ⛏️ part 2

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  • Опубліковано 18 тра 2023
  • In this abandoned mine explore we experience the mine explorer's find of a lifetime after rappelling down the shaft of this 1800s gold mine. This is a return to the beautiful mine that we visited two weeks ago and featured in a previous video. If you haven't seen the video of our first trip to this mine, here is a link to that.
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    We brought our climbing ropes and gear to rappel down the 200 foot deep shaft. We had no idea what to expect or if there were even any drift levels. The shaft is very steep, nearly vertical, with no skip track or wooden infrastructure. Before we could descend the shaft, we had to secure the trap doors that would open and close to allow the skip to be raised up and to dump into an ore car. They had come loose from their hinges and were hanging precariously over the shaft by a single rope. After securing the trap doors, we rappelled down the shaft and found a working level about 80 feet down. We also go all the way to the bottom of the shaft to see what is there. After exploring over 1000 mines in the last eight years, we have not seen any with better artifacts than this one has.
    We hope you enjoy the video as much as we enjoyed this very rewarding explore!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 594

  • @ralphpatrick3071
    @ralphpatrick3071 Рік тому +27

    AWESOME FINDS! This is what mine exploration is all about. Way to go T&J!
    PS..
    Thanks for the extra effort Tom. I could almost feel your agony. 😊

  • @danielbarrows7144
    @danielbarrows7144 Рік тому +37

    That miners lamp is by far one of the coolest things I've seen in a while! Very nice find guys 🕯

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +8

      Yes, it's only the second one we have seen after exploring over 1000 mines. The other was only half there and was washed out of a waste rock pile after a heavy rain. Thanks for the comment, Daniel!👍😄

  • @lloydbaker6988
    @lloydbaker6988 Рік тому +6

    Thanks, Tom and Julie 👍

  • @AbandonedandForgottenPlaces
    @AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Рік тому +7

    “Gly”: Those were some really awesome finds guys. Great job! 👍👍

  • @Justme85857
    @Justme85857 Рік тому +4

    Julie is a Sweetheart, Tom you guys make a Great Team. I enjoy your videos very much!

  • @Askjeffwilliams
    @Askjeffwilliams Рік тому +17

    now that is some cool find you two ....the harder to reach areas always produces the best stuff ...looks like they were using a skip bucket to hoist the muck with ....really loving that Carbide lantern ....that is very rare indeed ....good job ....really nice looking Powder box ... good job making the 200 feet .... you might want to use a chest ascender ( Croll ) ....we smashed that like button and now we expect you guys to rappel more shaft ....so you know what we are gonna say huh

    • @jimmime
      @jimmime Рік тому +1

      Com' on let's go!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +4

      Yes, some good finds in that small drift. Apparently, not many people have been down there. I figured they used a skip bucket with that flat car. We've been down a lot of shafts on rope over the last few years. That sort of thing is coming to an end at my age. (67) Thanks for liking and commenting, Jeff! Much appreciated Sonny J.👍😄

    • @johncampbell2979
      @johncampbell2979 Рік тому +1

      I just new me old mucker would be very interested in the ore cart, you could use that in your mine, YEAH ! and the miners lamp, it would be nice to see them at work in a real time situation.

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams Рік тому +2

      @@johncampbell2979 we have made several vids using them in our drift mine and some hard rock mines

  • @jimmime
    @jimmime Рік тому +4

    Thank you, Tom & Julie! Nice find at the 80 ft. mark, that lamp was beautiful. May your journey be long and happy, safe journeys ahead.

  • @eddie9903
    @eddie9903 Рік тому +4

    Boy you sure got lucky, you had enough rope. That miners lamp was cool. That poor Fox. Thanks for taking us along with you guys. Looking forward to the next video. 458 views in 1 hour. Pretty cool man. That looks pretty hard climbing back up. You guys must be in pretty good shape to do that.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Yes, the rope length worked out perfectly. We had more rope at the top but we would have had to climb back up to get it. As I was going down, I thought for sure the rope was going to come up 10 feet short. Yes, some very cool finds in this one. We see a lot of foxes at the bottom of shafts. They must come into the mines to hunt rats, at least that's my guess. Thanks for the comment, brother Eddie. Hope all is well with you!👍😄

    • @eddie9903
      @eddie9903 Рік тому +1

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring did you take home that minors lamp?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      @@eddie9903 No, I like to leave things as I found them.

  • @karlmcgowan9375
    @karlmcgowan9375 Рік тому +2

    There are some cool artifacts. Tom & Julie thankyou for your awsome videos .Afew years ago i found out i have got COPD and this year has really affected me badly, to the point i'm vertually house bound. So your videos allow me to go places that are such a joy for me.once again thank you for the hard work.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      So sorry to hear about your COPD and how it's affecting you, Karl. That is really too bad. We get this type of comment regularly, and it really means a lot to us that you are getting some value from our videos. We are very happy that you can go exploring with us vicariously and enjoy the things we are seeing. Thank you so much for commenting, and we hope you can stay comfortable.🙏👌😊

  • @johncampbell2979
    @johncampbell2979 Рік тому +5

    Hi there, ! Tom & Julie, you's two certainly put a lot of hard sweat and work into this mine explore, I would have taken the rare miner's lamp out ,and donated it to a museum, because someone will eventually take it for themselves,and the explosives box as well , better for it's preservation,and more people to see and enjoy. Very kindest regards, STAY SAFE ❗

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +4

      Hi John. This one was a bit of work. It's a physically demanding hobby. My thoughts on the museum is that there is already a mining museum in just about every town in these mining areas and very few mines with artifacts left in them so I like to leave things as we find them. I appreciate and understand your view on that, though. Thanks for commenting!👍😄

  • @lesleyrobbins1137
    @lesleyrobbins1137 Рік тому +2

    Winner, winner, chicken dinner!! Wow, those finds were fantastic. The miner's lamp put it over the top. I'll bet you guys slept good that night! Thanks for taking us along!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      This little drift had a lot going on. Oh yes, we slept good that night. Thanks for watching, Lesley!!👍😄

  • @karlmcgowan9375
    @karlmcgowan9375 Рік тому +2

    Tom, Julie, In the last video, you came across that beam about 3 ft off the ground with that hook device. Did you find out what it was used for. what got me was that it was so close to the ground. These videos are a real joy to watch because you will hike sevveral miles just to get to the mines.Thank you.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      I never did find out what that beam was for. I really liked that blacksmith work on that hook, though. It's nice that you get some joy from our videos, Karl. Thank you!👍😁

  • @billbradshaw8235
    @billbradshaw8235 Рік тому +1

    Tom, you are a lucky man. Julie is the pure defination of "pretty cool". She is pretty and cool. I enjoy watching your adventures.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Haha, yes, she is. I'm a lucky guy. Glad that you enjoy the adventures, Bill! 👍👍

  • @tednisbeth3088
    @tednisbeth3088 Рік тому +2

    i sure enjoyed mine exploring with Tom and Julie today and every day !

  • @gunny8978
    @gunny8978 Рік тому +5

    Hey thats a long ways down but that lantern was very cool 😎 honestly I would have had a hard time leaving it down there thats realy a rare fine , but seriously enjoyed both videos yall are the best of the best my compliments ba safe and talk to ya soon im still determined to make out there if everything gose halfway right 🤣 😎

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Glad that you enjoyed thevfinds, Gunny. Hope you can make it out to see some of the mines. Thanks for commenting!👍😄

  • @Paul-ow6of
    @Paul-ow6of Рік тому +4

    That was sooo cool 😎. The artifacts were just fantastic. I really enjoyed this. Thanks a ton for taking us along!

  • @pbberger2002
    @pbberger2002 Рік тому +11

    You guys are taking mine exploring to whole other level! 😮

  • @lelandkelley2199
    @lelandkelley2199 Рік тому +3

    Thanks!

  • @scottleidenberger4401
    @scottleidenberger4401 Рік тому +2

    That was exciting. Very cool artifacts . Thanks for sharing.

  • @trudydavidson528
    @trudydavidson528 Рік тому +3

    Wow guys!!! That had to be the best-looking carbide lamp I have ever seen found in a mine!!! What a journey though, I just don't know how you do it!!! Thanks so much for sharing...but please don't overexert yourselves!!! Take care!!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Thai is a nice lamp. Fun to see the rest of the items, too. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!👍😊

  • @williamwatson9166
    @williamwatson9166 Рік тому +2

    Real great stuff. Thanks for making the climb. I really enjoyed the follow up on last week.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      It was good that we went back. If we didn't get it done right away, we were leaving the area. Glad that you liked it, William!👍😄

  • @jeffgray4602
    @jeffgray4602 Рік тому +2

    😮Awesome wonderful journey! Julie and Tom are both just wonderful and I bet you both sleep good at night! Thank you for sharing!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      That's very kind of you to say, Jeff! You're welcome and we're glad that you liked the explore. Thank you!👍😊

  • @davidsellars646
    @davidsellars646 Рік тому +2

    I knew a guy that used a lamp like that over fifty years ago. He couldn't get it to light the time that I was around so I can't say that I ever witnessed how bright it may have been. Have you cleared the center of that car, you might have found a pivot for a bunk. My guess is that it was one half of a pair of cars used to haul timbers, rail, or other long material. Thank you for going the extra mile on this awesome mine.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Hi David, I have used a carbide headlamp for a job I was working in the late 70's. They are surprisingly bright. I wouldn't compare them to a high output LED, but they work. I didn't clear off the car, so I don't know about the pivot. Glad that you enjoyed seeing the mine, and thanks for commenting!👍😁

  • @captainwin6333
    @captainwin6333 Рік тому +2

    That was a lot of effort on you guys part to bring this great video. Mucho appreciated.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Yes, it definitely takes more effort when dealing with vertical shafts. That's all part of the game, though. Glad that you appreciate it!👍😊

  • @jerryrichter4904
    @jerryrichter4904 Рік тому +3

    `that's one of the top 5 mine you guys found very nice and thanks for sharing

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee Рік тому +2

    Great explore and what cool finds. That car is a bucket car. That's my name for them. I ran one in Searchlight. Filled the bucket up and took it to the shaft where it was hooked to the cable. We had to ore buckets. While one was heading up to dump, i was already filling the other. Still hold the record of 22 buckets in a day, all wet from a flood.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      That's a great comment and story, Richard. I guess I had it figured right then. Sounds like you were a hard worker in your mining days. Thanks for the comment!👍😄❤️

  • @TheShornak
    @TheShornak Рік тому +6

    Hello Julie and Tom. Well that's really really cool finding those artifacts at the 80 foot level. I would say that since those artifacts are still there that you're probably the first they have ever been down there of all the years and all the videos I've ever watched about mine exploration this is the first time I've ever seen a Miner's lamp. That was truly an awesome find. And also finding that cart that still had wheels on it. Excellent video that was definitely worth going down at least to the 80 ft.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +4

      Hello Stephen. You don't see many lamps like that anymore. The flat car was fun to see, too. I think you're correct that nobody has been down there in a long time. I think one of the reasons no one has gone down there is that the trap doors at the top were hanging by a piece of rope over the shaft. I didn't show it in this video, but we had to haul them up and secure them before we could safely go down the shaft. Sometimes, it pays to do a little extra work like that. Glad that you enjoyed the video and thanks for commenting!👍😄

  • @jeffjones6115
    @jeffjones6115 Рік тому +1

    that Carbide lantern was a great find! and that complete box, very cool. Thanks for sharing!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      That's the first time we've had a complete headlamp and dynamite box together in a mine. The other stuff was fun to see, too. Thanks for watching and commenting, Jeff!👌😁

  • @frankgaletzka8477
    @frankgaletzka8477 Рік тому +1

    Hello Tom Hello Julie
    This little drift is amazing all this artefacts .
    You both did a great job to climb this shaft to bring the pictures to us.
    Thank you very much
    I wish you both a happy weekend and good New week
    Yours Frank Galetzka

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Hello Frank. That was a fun little drift to see. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment, and we hope you have a great weekend! 👍😄

  • @ronstanek2851
    @ronstanek2851 Рік тому +2

    Hi Tom and Julie, it’s been a long time since I had watched your videos. Been in California visiting my sister in rehab with cancer, but slowly getting better. Now visiting my daughter in Vegas here until Monday then back to Tucson home. Been gone for over a month, but Wow is this an adventure you have me watching ! Is this the 1st time finding a miners lantern? Also a rare tea tin. Your right, you could hear us saying keep going down! So sorry for all that to reach bottom and no level. You both receive our admiration and blessings, all the best in health and safe continued mine journeys! Fantastic job!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Sorry to hear about your sister, Ron. The big C is nothing to fool around with. Glad that it sounds like she is getting better.
      This is the second lamp that I've found. The first one washed out of the bottom of a waste rock pile after a good rain. It was missing the bottom half and was headed for the wash, so I kept that one. That tea can was pretty cool, too. We've seen a bunch of those but never knew what they were. Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate it!👌😊

  • @Jake-yx7ct
    @Jake-yx7ct Рік тому +4

    That was a super find..the cart and hand drills along with that intact headlamp. Very nice exploreTom Julie thanks for your posting this great video. It went well with my morning cup of Joe. Be safe folks.💜💜💜☕☕

  • @ToddDunning
    @ToddDunning Рік тому +1

    Lol not drinking Miller - this is why I love you guys

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Haha, we like Sierra Nevada and other brands like that. We're definitely not beer snobs, though, and I would certainly drink a couple Millers if that was my only choice. Thanks for commenting, Todd!🍺🍺

  • @caryward8251
    @caryward8251 Рік тому +5

    Tom & Julie, another incredible adventure as usual! 9:15, Amazing discovery of all the fantastic artifacts with the small Flat Car, the Labeled Can, and the Miner’s Head Lamp as the top-of-the-line finds!! 12:20 & 13:22, extremely beautiful Ore Veins!! 14:33, neat-looking curved Pick or Chisel. 15:45, best preserved Dynamite Box I’ve seen; great find! 28:24, unique find of a Roll of Tape; another first for me! Now Tom & Julie, I am even more amazed at your physical abilities after out about your 530’ shaft climb two days before this excursion; truly epic accomplishment!! Thanks for going back to this Mine again; especially worth it!! Keep Safe & Healthy!!!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome, Cary. Thank you for the awesome and detailed comment. You pretty much covered it all. Doing the explores in both those mines back to back was a little rough. You always get beat up a little when doing these explores, and it usually takes a couple of days to recover. We really appreciate you watching!👍😊

    • @realnikonlover6207
      @realnikonlover6207 10 місяців тому

      I have never seen a dynamite box up close before so that was super cool. The ones I have seen from a distance looked like pine boxes. This box you found looks like hardwood? With the dovetail edges it almost speaks of military grade box construction. Given the age of 1944, I wonder if that Dupont box was originally military surplus from WWII war effort? Great stuff. Kudos to you an two. AWESOME sauce!

  • @casedoumasr656
    @casedoumasr656 Рік тому +2

    Hello Tom and Julie you did Super Great nice finds that miners lamp great find is that a 1st or ? Find .⛏️🏆🤔

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Hello, Case. Yes, some nice artifacts in this one. That is the second lamp we have found. The first was many years ago outside at the bottom of a waste rock pile. A heavy rain had washed it out of the pile, and it was headed for a big wash, so I kept that one. Thanks for the comment and trophy!

  • @rickdale4921
    @rickdale4921 Рік тому +2

    Loved the episode, Awsome finds, the lamp was my favorite, really enjoy the two of you 😊 your my favorite duos 😊 Looking forward to your next episode ❤❤❤

  • @treasurehunter7771
    @treasurehunter7771 Рік тому +2

    Nice workout today guys! :) Thanks Tom for going all the way down....not bad for an old guy :)

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Yes, a decent workout climbing back up. Not bad for a 1956 model human. Thanks for the comment!👍😄

  • @EverydayProjects
    @EverydayProjects Рік тому +9

    You two are so incredibly brave and adventurous ! You are a couple of serious explorers and you are not just providing a vicarious experience for those of us that would never get into these places but you keep doing it; No resting on your laurels for you two--You keep producing these. Amazing ! I haven't checked in in quite a while but I am very pleased to see you both out there enjoying yousrselves. Congratulations on the growth of your channel. Great finds in there. I'd have six ropes on me and not go down there anyway...haha. keep doing what you do Tom & Julie !

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +3

      Well, Craig, the six ropes sounds like a good idea. That one rope feels awfully small when you step out into the shaft. Thanks for the awesome comment. I'll have to get over to your channel to see what predicaments you've been getting yourself into. Lol 👍😄

  • @JimCockerham
    @JimCockerham Рік тому +1

    Wow! Nice finds, that was so cool! Climbing back up does not look like much fun. I bet your left leg is jacked! Thanks so much for sharing.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, Jim. Yes, some nice artifacts in that little drift. Climbing up isn't that bad. Like taking a jog for 30 minutes. 👍😁

  • @stevetaylor9556
    @stevetaylor9556 Рік тому +2

    Awesome guys , thanks for sharing , love your vids , watch it every Saturday my time , stay safe , greetings from New Zealand 😁👍👍✌️

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the nice comment all the way from New Zealand, Steve. We appreciate it!👍😊

    • @stevetaylor9556
      @stevetaylor9556 Рік тому

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring Hey , yeah , we don't have mines like that here , so it's really cool to see the geography and those colours , especially in the copper mines is / are beautiful , 👍👍😁

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      @@stevetaylor9556 the copper veins are pretty awesome.

    • @stevetaylor9556
      @stevetaylor9556 Рік тому

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring they are stunning, love that blue / green , but to see the mines it's incredible what these guys did all those years ago , holy smokes they had some kahunas 🤣

  • @gwynmwyn
    @gwynmwyn Рік тому +2

    Awsome guys thanks for taking us with you 👌👌

  • @stephenmiller5023
    @stephenmiller5023 Рік тому +2

    Way cool finds in this one @80 feet!! Tom , you are truly a trooper , doing that kind of stuff still at 67 years old . My hat is off to you man 👍. And to Julie , you are one brave & loyal companion to Tom 😊. Thanks for all your hard work & efforts that you two do to provide entertainment for us all who watch . Really appreciate the videos.😎

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Yes, some great finds here and fun to see, Stephen. I'm not getting any younger, and it's getting toward the end of my hard core mine exploring days. I'll leave it for the younger guys to carry on. Julie is great and is a very good companion and explorer. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😊

  • @korbendallas71
    @korbendallas71 Рік тому +2

    The George clooney and Angelina Jolie of mine exploring. Great video as usual guys!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Haha, okay. Maybe the poorer, dusty version of them? Thanks for the nice comment, Mark!👍😊

  • @TBI-Firefighter-451
    @TBI-Firefighter-451 Рік тому +1

    I miss your weekly videos but everybody deserves some Me Time so I hope you two are enjoying some "Me Time" Peace Out and Stay Safe.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      We're just slowing down a little. Doing a mine explore and putting out a video every week is a grind. There is a lot of traveling, planning, and hard work that goes into it. I hope you enjoyed this video. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

  • @Gary.7920
    @Gary.7920 Рік тому +1

    Julie,
    Thank you for another of your beautiful smiles
    Your octogenarian friend in the Beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas
    Gary

  • @markattardo
    @markattardo Рік тому +3

    The lamp was incredible!!!! The other artifacts were awesome too. Both of you going down and up that shaft...just wow! Massive thank you for the tour. Be safe👍👍

  • @gunterwolfgangweighold1457
    @gunterwolfgangweighold1457 Рік тому +2

    Danke für das Hochladen sehr interessant

  • @goldinthegarage
    @goldinthegarage Рік тому +2

    Great untouched finds!!!

  • @highdesertbill
    @highdesertbill Рік тому +1

    Awesome video as always you too. Thank you for taking me along.

  • @1949ala
    @1949ala Рік тому +2

    Great and scary , one of the best videos I have ever seen.....I collect junk and I think I once had a miners carbide lamp ,, I try to never throw anything out...but I often do...and then later I look for it and of course it's gone...stay safe people

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Glad that you enjoyed the video. I've gotten rid of some things like that, too. Later on, you regret it. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😄

  • @paulson6270
    @paulson6270 Рік тому +1

    Always love the view. Beautiful! Now im sitting on the edge of my chair watching yall....🫣🙃🫣😆😅. Great video. Awesome finds. Wow!!!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Glad that you enjoyed the explore, Dianna. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

  • @rogers3134
    @rogers3134 Рік тому +3

    Awesome artifacts!

  • @gardenlady3814
    @gardenlady3814 Рік тому +2

    You two are amazing! Great Video!

  • @arklatxquad3405
    @arklatxquad3405 Рік тому +2

    This was a good one and took lots of work on your part. Yes there where lots of goodies to look at. I know I'm late to the party, but I've been running my big mouth on Twitter and it take lots of time.. You guys have fun and most of all stay safe.

  • @briannave7326
    @briannave7326 Рік тому +2

    Another interesting video as usual, thanks.

  • @user-xf1pl8es8b
    @user-xf1pl8es8b Рік тому +1

    you two are great. love your videos. this mine was a beauty with every thing you found down below. Keep bringing us your great adventures and be careful.

  • @toddrodgers5108
    @toddrodgers5108 11 місяців тому +1

    Great day. Thank you for doing that. Blessings

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  11 місяців тому

      Glad that you liked the explore, Todd! Thanks for the comment and blessing.👍😁

  • @frankmasters9869
    @frankmasters9869 Рік тому +2

    Julie just keeps us old dogs moving better than chasing our tails you rock

  • @kenc5156
    @kenc5156 Рік тому +3

    I have ZERO knowledge of climbing, but that Jugging looks like a last resort when all else failed. Good grief, if that's the latest technology for ascending a rope, climbing must still be in it's infancy. I would only consider putting myself through that if I were retrieving a million dollars. You guys are amazing!!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +9

      There are numerous ways to ascend a rope. The easiest is by using a powered ascender. It is a battery-operated device that is heavy and expensive. You can also use two ropes and foot ascenders, which is easier but requires more gear than the method we use. I don't think it took more than half an hour to jug up 200 feet. Some people spend 30 minutes on a treadmill, we spend that time getting a workout on a rope. Thanks for commenting, Ken!👍😄

  • @420BulletSponge
    @420BulletSponge Рік тому +1

    In 1944 my grandfather worked at a DuPont plant in Alabama producing those explosives. He survived several accidents at the plant in his 20 years there. The powder house went up a few times.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Wow, that is an interesting story, John. Hopefully, he wasn't hurt too badly. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @BrianandMoe
    @BrianandMoe Рік тому +1

    Nice finds, enjoyable video, admire your strength!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Thanks, Brian! Glad that you enjoyed the video, and thanks for commenting.👍👍😁

  • @mineadventures7938
    @mineadventures7938 Рік тому +2

    great job guys. wow, nice artifacts too.

  • @janblake9468
    @janblake9468 Рік тому +1

    I bought a carbide miner's lamp in the 1960's and used it in AZ. Still have it. Also still have a gallon can of carbide pellets too.

  • @felipearellano8783
    @felipearellano8783 Рік тому +2

    wow that minors lamp was an amazing find, i just hope that other mind explorers respect and leave it there for other to enjoy. 😱

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Yes, it was a fun find. I hope it stays there, too. I didn't name the mine and I don't think many people go to this one, so it should be good. Thanks for watching, Felipe!👍😄

  • @tonynorris6157
    @tonynorris6157 Рік тому +1

    Very cool!!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @fkitbaylife902
    @fkitbaylife902 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for another great video

  • @adventureswithgoat8515
    @adventureswithgoat8515 Рік тому +3

    6:00 is an amazing find. Wow!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      You don't see too many of those anymore. I found the top half of one many years ago at the bottom of a waste rock pile after rain had washed it out. Thanks for commenting!👍😄

    • @adventureswithgoat8515
      @adventureswithgoat8515 Рік тому

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring thank you for sharing history

  • @shantyshitter3163
    @shantyshitter3163 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful video and awesome explore.

  • @garnettoll9317
    @garnettoll9317 Рік тому +1

    Awesome! I love your collection videos!

  • @christycampbell2918
    @christycampbell2918 Рік тому +1

    What an adventure! Good find and good climbing, guys.

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 Рік тому +2

    Great finds👍

  • @jamesrobertson4258
    @jamesrobertson4258 Рік тому

    Always enjoy your videos

  • @lesbendo6363
    @lesbendo6363 Рік тому

    Great video guys! 🇨🇦

  • @kennethalmond8922
    @kennethalmond8922 Рік тому +1

    You guys are FANTASTIC! Just love following you. Another really nice vid. Thank you so much for what you do and sharing!!!! :)

  • @Dave-901
    @Dave-901 8 місяців тому

    You guys are awesome.
    Liked and subscribed....

  • @robertharold2503
    @robertharold2503 Рік тому +1

    Wow. Truly intrepid explorers! Great job 👍🏻

  • @Aero_Rc.
    @Aero_Rc. Рік тому +1

    Too cool great find

  • @davidmobley5984
    @davidmobley5984 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the ride loved it

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  5 місяців тому

      Hi David. You're welcome. This was a special one, for sure. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @billperkins3698
    @billperkins3698 Рік тому +1

    Another awesome video, nice to know that some cool artifacts still exist.

  • @WOMANIZERJERRY
    @WOMANIZERJERRY Рік тому

    Yet another excellent one.

  • @francoisstauffacher6638
    @francoisstauffacher6638 Рік тому

    Love to follow you from France, keep up exploring

  • @maggiehoness
    @maggiehoness 9 місяців тому

    i really enjoyed this episode,you found some cool stuff

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 місяців тому

      Hi Maggie. You are correct that we found some cool artifacts in this one. It's definitely one of our favorites, and we're glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

  • @imzackson
    @imzackson Рік тому

    was a great show!!!

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn Рік тому +2

    wow those are some
    AMAZING finds wow and what a deep descent that is nuts!! you two sure are brave! great vein colors and excellent exploration as usual thanks for taking us along

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Hey Thorn, yes some nice artifacts left in this one. Glad that you enjoyed it, and thanks for the nice comment!👍😊

  • @pethoviejo
    @pethoviejo Рік тому

    Good job Tom!

  • @tonygaetani1892
    @tonygaetani1892 Рік тому +1

    Great video you guys are insane 200 feet good stuff down there. Have fun and be safe. Love to watch your videos. Thanks.👍🇺🇸👍

  • @georgesmith8113
    @georgesmith8113 Рік тому +1

    Awesome artifacts!!
    Thanks for taking the time and effort to explore the shaft. What a workout that is.
    Great video.
    👍👍👍👊😎

  • @quailshootr6389
    @quailshootr6389 Рік тому

    Excellent video.

  • @scotts3938
    @scotts3938 Рік тому

    That was an amazing explore! The ore cart and miners lamp and other artifacts were a treasure find for sure. Thanks for the video.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Glad that you enjoyed it, Scott. Fun to see ll that in one little drift. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @erth2ingrid
    @erth2ingrid Рік тому

    Very Kool! Thanks for all the rappelling and giving us a glimpse of what lies beneath -

  • @chuckh630
    @chuckh630 Рік тому +1

    Exciting explore! Its amazing how much rock was removed in all of these mines. Time to rest for both of you. Thank you for sharing!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      You're welcome, Chuck. Glad that it was exciting for you. Thanks for the comment!👍😄

  • @scotturquhart4311
    @scotturquhart4311 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic finds you guys! First video I have seen where a miners lamp has been found!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      After being in over 1000 mines, it's the first complete one we have seen. Thanks for the comment, Scott!👌😊

  • @Brian-HistoricMineExplorations

    Thanks for another great explore you guys. A difficult rappel is a sure fire way to keep the people out who tend to loot these awesome historic artifacts. So neat to see them safe and sound down there. Looking forward to your next video!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      That's exactly right, Brian. If you can drive up to a mine and walk in, there won't be much for artifacts. Thanks for the comment!👍

  • @randyhill4652
    @randyhill4652 Рік тому +2

    You two are incredible in what you do and the places you put yourselves into to show the rest of us what is left in these mines. Thank you for all you do and putting yourselves in danger.

  • @wendellharker6690
    @wendellharker6690 Рік тому

    So cool 😎 I could not leave that stuff man what a find. Yes go down.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому

      Glad that you liked it, Wendell. I don't have much use for that stuff. Plus, we live in a real 'tiny house'. Thanks for commenting!👍😄

  • @Ed_in_Md
    @Ed_in_Md Рік тому

    Thanks for another great video! Take care of each other and be safe!

  • @user-vj7bw9uh2h
    @user-vj7bw9uh2h 11 місяців тому

    My dad worked on the railroad nights for 29 years as a car oilier, carman, etc. and he had a Calcium Carbide head lamp. His had a lens cover to prevent the wind from extinguishing the flame as he was outside. What jogged my mind was the hiss the flame made from the acetylene exiting the orifice. Also I remember how glossy the paint was on the Calcium Carbide cans. I'm in my eighty's and it's funny when a visual item brings back memory's. He had a Prince Albert can that he carried an extra supply of Calcium Carbide in for when they would wait at the far end of the yard in a Caboose for a train to arrive. All the Cabooses had a water supply in them.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  11 місяців тому

      Hi John. Thanks for sharing those great memories with us. It's funny how certain things will trigger a memory of an event that happened long ago. We see Union Carbide cans occasionally. They are usually painted a deep blue color. I bet your father had some stories of the railroad. Looking forward to hearing from you again!👍😁

  • @tinkerbellblue5142
    @tinkerbellblue5142 Рік тому

    That was so cool, thanks for sharing, stay safe 😊😊😊

  • @WHuske
    @WHuske Рік тому

    amazing location! Thanks to you and again - greetings from Germany!

  • @offroadaussie
    @offroadaussie 11 місяців тому

    I love your, adventurous spirit, and what awesome fines 🍀

  • @pmae9010
    @pmae9010 Рік тому +1

    Tom and Julie, you two are really amazing, I know you do this for fun but you do it for us too. there was some cool things to see here and I could not, would not , have seen them if not for you two. Thank you from the bottom of my "I will never do that" heart. I am currently digging holes looking for corner marker stakes, I am sore, I can't imagine how sore you two are.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Рік тому +1

      Sounds like you're busy surveying, Mick. I worked on a survey crew for about five years. You do a lot of digging. We're glad that you enjoyed seeing those artifacts and appreciate the comment!👍😄