Rockhounding Bancroft With (Caver461) Two Days Of Crystal Collecting Fun At Numerous Ontario Sites

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  • Опубліковано 6 тра 2022
  • Join me and Caver461 for two days of rockhounding and crystal prospecting fun in the Bancroft area. We visit numerous sites including Titanite Hill, Miller Property, Schickler Occurrence and a few other spots including one with crystals as big as a football!!! If your into lapidary, crystals, gems and or rocks in general this video is for you and will show you some great locations in Southern Ontario for collecting.
    Collect, rock hound, explore, dig and hike at your own risk.

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  • @toriholliday6887
    @toriholliday6887 Місяць тому

    it’s me. i want the Mica.
    Edit: my eyes popped out of my head at the book you found in the trench!

  • @joerussell2728
    @joerussell2728 2 роки тому +7

    At last! The Duo is back together! GREAT finds and GREAT video. Welcome back, Mick! You WERE missed! Good job, Jeff!! Thank you.

  • @sarahj.8817
    @sarahj.8817 2 роки тому +3

    Hey Jeff, my 4 year old is a fan. Can we ever go on a hounding trip with you around Bancroft? It would blow the kid's mind

  • @kaboom4679
    @kaboom4679 Рік тому +1

    I always keep a few mica specimens .
    Kids love em , something intriguing about a rock that can be peeled and folded .

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  Рік тому

      I am still looking for a really good Mica specimen, perhaps I am too picky when out collecting!!!

  • @Lara-rs3tm
    @Lara-rs3tm Рік тому

    Awesome video :)

  • @DenVan1
    @DenVan1 2 роки тому +2

    Nice to see the band getting back together for a “classic rock” tour!

  • @thomasalissavakis5181
    @thomasalissavakis5181 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice and interesting video, as always. Good to see Mick, Mr Gordon, on His feet again. Greetings from Sweden

  • @Rookie_Rockounding
    @Rookie_Rockounding 2 роки тому +2

    Ahhhh man, 3:54 you’ve already unearthed some beauties, but there he is! Caver! I can’t tell you how many of his videos I’ve spent hrs watching. So so much respect for this man and his knowledge.

    • @Rookie_Rockounding
      @Rookie_Rockounding 2 роки тому

      I love the ruggedness of these types of crystals. They’ve gotta be so cool to hold.

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому

      It is a bit of an experience to see a crystal that big.

  • @stevecarver4906
    @stevecarver4906 Рік тому

    Great video guy's!

  • @Cliffwalkerrockhounding
    @Cliffwalkerrockhounding 2 роки тому +1

    Crazy crystals! Wow, awesome.

  • @snoosebaum995
    @snoosebaum995 2 роки тому

    that big slab should be in a museum

  • @dirtfiddler5685
    @dirtfiddler5685 2 роки тому +1

    Hey good vid Jeff been watching you for years on Mick's channel don't know how it took me so long to find yours, but I'm here now. Looking forward to viewing all your posted vids.
    ATB james

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому

      Glad you joined the club and hope you enjoy the vids going forward.

  • @gladlawson61
    @gladlawson61 2 роки тому

    I like how you explain fragile...

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому

      I like to give my crystals a breakage test. I try to break them and if they break they are fragile, lol.

  • @Ontario_Rockhound
    @Ontario_Rockhound 2 роки тому +2

    Nice finds Jeff, those apatites are very cool!

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому

      They are and I think there may some more far down at the bottom of that hole I was working on, if someone is willing to put in the effort.

    • @Ontario_Rockhound
      @Ontario_Rockhound 2 роки тому

      @@OffTheBeatenPath1 I hope on visiting the miller property this summer so who knows 😉

  • @sophrosyne5900
    @sophrosyne5900 Рік тому +1

    I have never been rockhounding but I want to SO bad. If I can find q friend to go to Bankcroft I wanna go this summer ! Incredible.

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  Рік тому +1

      Make the trip to Bancroft, the are is nice and there are a bunch of collecting spots to visit.

  • @DirtyCityProductions
    @DirtyCityProductions 2 роки тому

    hey buddy ... the micster

  • @RockhoundTreasurehunt
    @RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 роки тому +2

    Some very cool finds! I'm glad I found your channel and had to Subscribe!

  • @sarahbeth1369
    @sarahbeth1369 7 місяців тому

    Perhaps a large sprayer with hot soapy water would help break the crystals loose

  • @bongieger7871
    @bongieger7871 2 роки тому

    3:00 thats some wonderful termination! brilliant!

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому

      Its a real sharp point. The spot I found that crystal at needs to be dug some more, definitely more to be found there.

  • @amyboldt9368
    @amyboldt9368 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video! Great finds

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому +1

      Thankyou. Glad you enjoyed my mineral trip video collage.

  • @michelemartinez4989
    @michelemartinez4989 2 роки тому

    Nice to see you guys back . Beautiful finds

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому

      Thanks. We have another trip planed in a few weeks, time to dig!!!

  • @VikkehBee
    @VikkehBee Рік тому

    Zang yo, that was a beautiful find, that green, mmmm

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  Рік тому

      Lol, the Apatite Crystals are a very deeeeeeeep green. Personally I like the red and green combos.

  • @rockcrazygal5166
    @rockcrazygal5166 Рік тому

    Nice finds!!!

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  Рік тому

      Thanks, hopefully it's still there for the next person to look at.

  • @mikepotts4867
    @mikepotts4867 2 роки тому

    Hey Mick welcome back . Thanks for sharing

  • @sabrinacyr6414
    @sabrinacyr6414 Рік тому

    Can I come next time?! 🥺 I'm right outside of eganville. 😂

  • @lynneboyer9007
    @lynneboyer9007 2 роки тому

    Wow cool tho see you too again. Nice!

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому

      Hopefully more mineral trips sooner rather than later ; )

  • @Caver461
    @Caver461 2 роки тому

    Great video Jeff

  • @SteampunkGroove_John3.16
    @SteampunkGroove_John3.16 Рік тому

    Found your video/channel today.
    You tossed that mica because {as you said} there`s lots up there, and I was like 😮bad surprised☹ watching from Florida because we have lots of ............ sand.
    I like mica!

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  Рік тому +1

      We have too much Mica at times. That stuff gets on everything and is a pain to clean up, but I would still like a well formed crystal of it.

  • @ariker2595
    @ariker2595 Рік тому

    Took my first trip to Tory Hill. What an amazing place. It was a little overwhelming though. Lol. Thank you so much for the great videos.

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  Рік тому +1

      It can be, just find one spot and start digging otherwise you will spend all day walking and starting little holes for everyone else.

    • @ariker2595
      @ariker2595 Рік тому

      @@OffTheBeatenPath1 ever find anything on the other side of the hill toward the lake?

  • @justinflott5133
    @justinflott5133 2 роки тому

    I’ve stayed at the inn and suites a few times. Late September early October is my favorite time in that area.

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому

      Its always clean there and its the perfect location for rockhounding.

  • @MoomeIslamovich
    @MoomeIslamovich 10 місяців тому

    Great video, and day spent in nayure. Tell me any chance to get one small apatite from that side of world (buy link)

  • @diggahrockhounder6428
    @diggahrockhounder6428 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous double termed app 👍🏻

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому +1

      It's a beast of a crystal, hopefully it survives for a while.

  • @silverback5033
    @silverback5033 2 роки тому

    Hi Jeff, good to see you out and amongst them again and your partner in crime,Mike.
    Firstly I must say that you Canadians must have big foot balls, up there in Ontario. The crystals in that small gorge are gigantic.
    Some of those pieces you dug out are really great looking crystals, great colour and shape. I hope you continue to find such great pieces, even if I am a tad jealous. Keep Safe & KeepnRockin

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому

      The good old Canadian vs American football size debate. Thanks for the compliments.

    • @silverback5033
      @silverback5033 2 роки тому

      @@OffTheBeatenPath1 😂😂not American Jeff, a bit further south, down under in Australia. 👍
      There are so many puns that can be made about your size of your balls up there but I won’t stoop to that kind of humour. 😂😂😂😂

  • @angieroberge2275
    @angieroberge2275 2 місяці тому

    Hi there, just looking for feedback. I'm wondering how many folks would be interested in lodging, tent site....40m North of Bancroft, between Plamer Rapids and Denbigh? 9 min from Schutt (close to numerus sites); We like rocks enough to name our goats after a few.

  • @geminirockworks4550
    @geminirockworks4550 Рік тому

    Hi guys nice meeting you that day! I want to invite you both to rockhound at my private event October 2nd - pink marble quarries in Eldorado!

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  Рік тому

      I was not able to make it. I know MeMiner was there, did he find anything good???????

  • @illvanessaill4485
    @illvanessaill4485 2 роки тому

    I’m gonna try to go tomorrow ❤️

  • @RM-vw3ov
    @RM-vw3ov 2 роки тому

    🤩👏

  • @alliecameron4086
    @alliecameron4086 9 місяців тому

    Whereabouts did you find those gargantuan crystals? I tried to find it last time, but I started getting a little lost as I was wandering off the trails 😂

  • @NguyenVuong-ev5qw
    @NguyenVuong-ev5qw 11 місяців тому

    Tuyệt

  • @jameswelch1054
    @jameswelch1054 2 роки тому

    I would love to see you guys find some gem material.

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому +1

      Me too, lol. Micks into the gems more than I am. I enjoy the hunt and digging the crystals out of the ground the best.

  • @drewferuglio404
    @drewferuglio404 Рік тому

    Do you have the exact Coordinates To the location you found most of those crystals? I have been a rock hounder for years and have been looking for decent spots.. only have a year or so left before i cant anymore.. And I would like to try and add some larger specimens to my collection. Im close to peterborough

  • @CamilleHasDanceFever
    @CamilleHasDanceFever Рік тому

    Hi Jeff. Do you know any tours in Bancroft that also include collecting? Beginner here!

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  11 місяців тому

      Just do a search of the internet, I believe there ae a few rock shops that organize trips to some of the local sites.

  • @rfotus9207
    @rfotus9207 Рік тому

    Welcome back.Woah look at the size of those apatites!

  • @RelyeaRonnie
    @RelyeaRonnie 3 місяці тому

    If you collect 4 pieces of mica you’ll have Formica !!!

  • @anthonyjerussi7410
    @anthonyjerussi7410 2 роки тому

    Your channel is amazing. I’ll be in Ontario in 2 weeks. How can I collect at these spots or are they private locations?

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  Рік тому

      Titanite hill and Schickler are open to the public, Schickler you need to sign a waver online to get access.

  • @bentleyhamilton2389
    @bentleyhamilton2389 8 місяців тому

    I want to go but i don't know where it is in canada

  • @DeadPanDeb
    @DeadPanDeb 2 роки тому

    Wish I had someone to do this with - looks so fun but I’m too scared of bears and whatnot to go solo.

    • @ChrisBrown-pz2gu
      @ChrisBrown-pz2gu Рік тому

      Please educate yourself about bears. They are harmless, you have a better chance of being struck by lightning than being attacked by a bear.

  • @rotisumbuErikGemstone
    @rotisumbuErikGemstone Рік тому

    Salam satu hoby

  • @krustydustietv2776
    @krustydustietv2776 2 роки тому

    Hi there ! I’m from Welland Ontario . I’m very new to rockhounding but have found some interesting things I was wondering if you could help me identify .

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому +1

      Mindat is a great site to check out for mineral identification any any other mineral related questions. The chat boards on the site are excellent.

  • @sophrosyne5900
    @sophrosyne5900 Рік тому

    What are the costs / fees associated to rockhounding in Bankcroft ? Is it like $50/bucket or something?

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  Рік тому +1

      Titanite Hill is free and The Schickler Mine in Wilberforce is free but you need to sign a waiver online at the Municipality of Highlands East website. The Mindat website is a great resource to finding collecting sites and the associated costa and or access questions. Cheers.

  • @CoinandRelicOntario
    @CoinandRelicOntario 2 роки тому

    Great finds Jeff but I have to ask, what is a Canadian football?? 😂🤣

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому

      Dude, a CFL football is bigger than an NFL American football, our balls are bigger!

    • @CoinandRelicOntario
      @CoinandRelicOntario 2 роки тому

      @@OffTheBeatenPath1 They used to be. Not the case anymore, they are the same. 😂

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  2 роки тому

      @@CoinandRelicOntario Dam I must be getting old. So then Johnny Football sucking up here had nothing to do with ball size, he just sucked naturally lol.

    • @CoinandRelicOntario
      @CoinandRelicOntario 2 роки тому

      @@OffTheBeatenPath1 I guess so!! LMAO!!

  • @amusingautomatons2692
    @amusingautomatons2692 2 роки тому

    Were these visits Fall 2021 or Spring 2022?

  • @SnowTiger45
    @SnowTiger45 Рік тому

    While I enjoy seeing great crystals etc, I wish some of these guys would not be so greedy.
    Thanks for NOT leaving anything for anyone else.

  • @TheRustDominatorTN
    @TheRustDominatorTN Рік тому

    Do you sell the crystals or keep em

    • @OffTheBeatenPath1
      @OffTheBeatenPath1  Рік тому

      I have not got into selling them yet, but as they start building up they may need to go somewhere.