When this mine (and all these old mines) were being worked, never could they have imagined that not too far off in the future someone would be exploring them, looking at the things that were left behind with flashlights, and then recording it with cameras and cell phones ... and then sharing it with the world. Crazy. Thanks for bringing these mines to us. You and your friends be safe, always.
If this is for real the Union Mine of Cerro Gordo, there's definitely way down past the level featured in this video. I've seen Brent of Cerro Gordo find ways down past collapses on the 500 and 600 levels. Have you thought about the Jerrerson Chimney? Good video, very entertaining.
youe right, He has worked around the collapses, Brent is also one of the owners of the mine. so if this is real, they are definaley not the first and hopefully they have permission from Brent!
This whole series is one of the best mine documentations on youtube! The great camera work and narration helped make the videos more coherent which is definitely hard to do with these large, complicated mines. Do you think there's a way to stabilize the sliding rock that prevented you from reaching that lower level? Maybe you could build some sort of dam by jamming old timbers to hold the rock back. I know it's easier said than done but this is such a cool mine and it would be incredible to see more of it.
Sorry for the very late reply! Thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed! I wish there was a way to stabilize that rock, but there is simply too much of it. Another problem was the winze had become so filled with rock that it was nearly impassable. Certainly one of the most painful decisions to “call it” in this one…
Interesting that all those tobacco tins say “For pipe and cigarettes” anyone who has smoked cigarettes and now smokes a pipe will know that the 2 types aren’t really interchangeable. So they ether had really crap cigarettes or 3 second pipe! 😂
When this mine (and all these old mines) were being worked, never could they have imagined that not too far off in the future someone would be exploring them, looking at the things that were left behind with flashlights, and then recording it with cameras and cell phones ... and then sharing it with the world. Crazy. Thanks for bringing these mines to us. You and your friends be safe, always.
Mind blown on the stable. That is a true insight to mine life of the livestock.
Gotta love getting dropping these big mines. Big mines mean longer videos, win win!
Cool! a little different editing style then Justin.
If this is for real the Union Mine of Cerro Gordo, there's definitely way down past the level featured in this video. I've seen Brent of Cerro Gordo find ways down past collapses on the 500 and 600 levels.
Have you thought about the Jerrerson Chimney?
Good video, very entertaining.
At 1:02:39 he says it’s not the cerro gordo mine
youe right, He has worked around the collapses, Brent is also one of the owners of the mine. so if this is real, they are definaley not the first and hopefully they have permission from Brent!
This whole series is one of the best mine documentations on youtube! The great camera work and narration helped make the videos more coherent which is definitely hard to do with these large, complicated mines. Do you think there's a way to stabilize the sliding rock that prevented you from reaching that lower level? Maybe you could build some sort of dam by jamming old timbers to hold the rock back. I know it's easier said than done but this is such a cool mine and it would be incredible to see more of it.
Sorry for the very late reply! Thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed! I wish there was a way to stabilize that rock, but there is simply too much of it. Another problem was the winze had become so filled with rock that it was nearly impassable. Certainly one of the most painful decisions to “call it” in this one…
@MinesoftheWest Hi there , I was wondering if there is any way you can help me find Ogle Mountain mine ?
just commenting to say how much i'm looking forward to watching this!
lovely camera work
You guys have to go back and try to find a way into the mine that was 30 feet vert away!
Amazing video!!!!!
so union mine owned many mines throughout the US, what mine is this?
A little disappointed. Not one OH NO! or DID YOU SEE THAT! Great video.
Is this the actual Union Mine or an alias?
Isn't the union mine at Cerro Gordo? Maybe there's more than one?
@@LanceBeckman it's definitely not Cerro Gordo.
@@fordhoarder I know that... so I'm thinking there's multiple union mines ... reading comprehension is hard for you...
@@LanceBeckman not sure what triggered you. Just asked if it was an actual name or an alias to protect the whereabouts. Chill buddy
@fordhoarder And I answered, but you couldn't comprehend. Triggered? Lol, you should go hug your mom or a tree. It's going to be OK 😂
Interesting that all those tobacco tins say “For pipe and cigarettes” anyone who has smoked cigarettes and now smokes a pipe will know that the 2 types aren’t really interchangeable. So they ether had really crap cigarettes or 3 second pipe! 😂