Digging out a $200K aquamarine pocket on Mt. Antero | S1:E4

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  • Опубліковано 2 тра 2020
  • Winter is on the doorstep. Craig and Tracie Cardwell use their last days of the mining season to launch a final operation on Mt. Antero's north face. Electric blue aquamarine is at their finger tips.
    Mt. Antero Treasures | S1:E4
    Directed by: Danny McPadden
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    www.lastbridgemedia.com/
    Produced by: Mt. Antero Treasures Productions
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    All Episodes:
    Season 1:
    Episode 1: • Searching for the mill...
    Episode 2: • Battling permafrost to...
    Episode 3: • Mining and trommeling ...
    Episode 4: • Digging out a $200K aq...
    Season 2:
    Episode 1: • Starting a new aquamar...
    Episode 2: • Aquamarine scattered a...
    Episode 3: • Striking new aquamarin...
    Episode 4: • Hitting the 100K carat...
    Season 3:
    Episode 1: • Aquamarine pockets all...
    Episode 2: • Finding a RARE aquamar...
    Episode 3: • Dredging and mining fo...
    Episode 4: • Treasure hunter Scuba ...
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  • @corypmullen
    @corypmullen 4 роки тому +757

    I really appreciate the complete absence of personal drama. The production quality is on par with cable tv, but I don't have to deal with the forced suspense of inter-personal conflicts that are pretty much standard on those types of show. Well done.

    • @dakotasrocks
      @dakotasrocks 4 роки тому +22

      YrocATX Aggreed. These guys used to be on a show that I believe was called “Prospectors” but this is so much better.

    • @TheArkansasDiamondMiner
      @TheArkansasDiamondMiner 4 роки тому +12

      @@dakotasrocks I used to like that show, minus the drama. This is much better!

    • @cuso20
      @cuso20 3 роки тому +11

      I agree I hate when they have the personal drama.

    • @shanecormier1
      @shanecormier1 3 роки тому +7

      I completely agree. Absolutely no need for personal drama. The suspense and reward is enough drama in itself.

    • @Shep01
      @Shep01 2 роки тому +2

      i agree the injected drama is generally enough to make me stop watching those shows... just dig and share... good stuff.

  • @wayfairing_soul
    @wayfairing_soul 2 роки тому +108

    This is way better than anything on TV right now. Bravo for keeping the focus on the rocks and not the miner's lives. Everything I hate about reality TV you have avoided. Love this content!

    • @TheKingofEloHell
      @TheKingofEloHell 2 роки тому +1

      Did you see the Dallmyd collaboration last month?

  • @johannesswarts1440
    @johannesswarts1440 Рік тому +4

    I like the way everyone treats each other - as human beings, and with great respect. I also like the minerals you're digging up. As a mineral collector of 60 plus years, I can only envy what y'all have at your calloused fingertips. Much respect for your hard work and group effort!!!

  • @mrgransport
    @mrgransport Місяць тому

    Craig and Tracy are two if my favorite people.

  • @jst4thvids
    @jst4thvids 4 роки тому +136

    This show brings me so much joy. The professionalism is captivating. I could watch for days.

    • @aceventura1645
      @aceventura1645 3 роки тому +6

      100% i wanna know why this channel doesnt have more subscribers, its literally a tv show, The history speaks for it self too!

    • @TheKingofEloHell
      @TheKingofEloHell 2 роки тому

      Did you see the Dallmyd collaboration last month?

  • @NostalgicDan96
    @NostalgicDan96 2 роки тому +45

    *watches one geology video*
    UA-cam: so you've chosen prospect

    • @partysuvius
      @partysuvius 2 роки тому +2

      Prospect without the dramatic bullshit tho

  • @callmebigdog
    @callmebigdog 4 роки тому +45

    anybody else hoping the mountain goats will make an appearance again?

  • @spencermolles3549
    @spencermolles3549 3 роки тому +25

    If i could work in an operation like this for a living, this would be a dream come true, just spending hours in rough conditions to reveal beautiful stones from the earth. It's hard work but very rewarding when it pays off.

  • @89visionartistry89
    @89visionartistry89 2 роки тому +8

    Aquamarine is my absolute favorite. I have a beautiful pear shaped Aquamarine pendant that I can’t let go of. It’s my favorite piece. I have a super old ring set with a Ruby that’s a close second but that icy blue just sings to my soul.

  • @npoudre
    @npoudre 4 роки тому +7

    You gave me hope Tracie after a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident Dec 2018 at near retirement age ,rock hounding has always been a passion since my uncle brought us up to Ruby Mt as children all we found was Apache tears. Seeing you up there gives me renewed hope that I can still play on the mountain as soon as I can walk better.

    • @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895
      @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895  4 роки тому +2

      Thats such a blessing to hear. Thank you for sharing your story as well. I would love to dig with you. Please keep in contact and lets make that happen. Never ever give up and stay positive and the possibilitys are endless.

    • @Gordana771
      @Gordana771 2 роки тому

      @@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895 😎

  • @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895
    @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895  3 роки тому +117

    Great news for all you rock hounds! We are about 3 weeks out from a new season of episodes!

    • @ippodick4
      @ippodick4 3 роки тому +5

      Can't wait!

    • @corypmullen
      @corypmullen 3 роки тому +3

      Looking forward to it, hope y'all have had a good season out there!

    • @gbgemstone3307
      @gbgemstone3307 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/ZdIeGRswXS8/v-deo.html

    • @gregorycornu2084
      @gregorycornu2084 3 роки тому

      salutations de pouletpouleà vous aussi a je penserais

    • @candicetadlock960
      @candicetadlock960 2 роки тому

      @@ippodick4 1333

  • @MarkOBrienmarkspage1
    @MarkOBrienmarkspage1 4 роки тому +6

    I love these videos.... They totally rejuvenate my life. I want to be up there once before I get too old.

    • @bennieknape4857
      @bennieknape4857 2 роки тому

      Thatz a fact would lo e to dig if I could ever get the chance you folks are so lucky.you get to do what you love.

  • @seanmaier4941
    @seanmaier4941 4 роки тому +44

    A tip from crystal digger to another, try using reinforcing walls to keep the scree in check. I have been digging crystals for just over 10 years now, including Aquamarine, Fluorite, Opal, Quartz crystals, Tourmaline, Amazonite and Topaz.
    Also I use a wooden dowel for probing clay seams, its more effective then having to hand rinse the surface; just collect everything crystal like and sort it off site.

    • @rivchick
      @rivchick 2 роки тому

      Do you Sean, dig in the same type of area

    • @seanmaier4941
      @seanmaier4941 2 роки тому +5

      @@rivchick I have, not recently...
      I have been digging double terminated quartz crystals out of sandstone vugs as of lately.
      For the more exotic minerals it's been a few years:
      Topaz/Fluorite/Beryl/Kyanite 2011
      Opal with fire, 2012
      Amazonite/Tourmaline 2015
      Double Terminated Quartz and Epidote crystals almost every year (including last month).
      To the reason for the wooden dowel is to probe clay vugs without breaking the crystals (used to use a screwdriver with distorious results, broke a golf ball sized double term).
      As for the onsite vs offsite washing, I just collect all the clay "gumballs" I find and wash them when I get home/to-camp. Its more time efficient then burning daylight on the side of mountain.
      PS: All the sites I have dug are in British Columbia, Canada.

    • @omart9273
      @omart9273 2 роки тому +1

      Would you have any advice for someone going to there first dig I’m going ocean view mine at end of month Iv always been into rock hounding as a kid just got back into as a adult

    • @hanoitramhuonghoiquan7156
      @hanoitramhuonghoiquan7156 2 роки тому +1

      Bạn đến từ đâu? Tôi có thể trao đổi kinh nghiệm khai thác đá quý từ bạn không? Tôi đến từ Việt Nam nơi có aquamarin, ruby...

    • @laurena4000
      @laurena4000 Рік тому

      I am a Canadian mom in my late 30’s and though I don’t think I will ever get to do it, digging for gems has been a life long dream of mine! I don’t think I have any place readily available for me to actually do it living in Edmonton, Alberta but I hope to some day! Enjoy your exciting work!

  • @danmac5510
    @danmac5510 2 роки тому +1

    Fascinating to watch so many scratching in the dirt for little bits of blue glass the naked ape is a strange beast

  • @zephaniahwmarion7311
    @zephaniahwmarion7311 4 роки тому +3

    Aqua is the stone of Truth...It opens up the Blue chakra... Such an awesome show!

  • @cryptogrumps7139
    @cryptogrumps7139 4 роки тому +2

    cant.... stop.... watching!

  • @markfox3728
    @markfox3728 4 роки тому +103

    We need more episodes more often ....i wanna mine Mt. Antero so fn bad

    • @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895
      @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895  4 роки тому +37

      Come get some blue!

    • @markfox3728
      @markfox3728 4 роки тому +12

      @@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895 seriously one of my dreams and im only 1 state over in Nebraska

    • @nolanmiska8934
      @nolanmiska8934 4 роки тому +6

      @@markfox3728 I dream of doing the same, and I'm also in Nebraska!

    • @TheArkansasDiamondMiner
      @TheArkansasDiamondMiner 4 роки тому +7

      @@markfox3728 I visited nearby, and dreamed the whole time about going up there.

    • @RMBlake007
      @RMBlake007 3 роки тому +7

      @@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895 I would love to. 10 yrs ago I moved to CO and visited Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. As my usual rock-hounding, gold mining self, I researched that area and found that Mt. Antero had a wealth of gemstones and mining through the years. I told my husband that we need to visit Mt. Antero to see if we can find some "smokies." We never did it in person, but we are living that dream through your production. Thank-you a million times over!! Colorado Springs, CO

  • @stephsexoticpets
    @stephsexoticpets 3 роки тому +10

    I wish you all safe working!!!

  • @justmeonthebeach
    @justmeonthebeach 2 роки тому +4

    Aquamarine is one of the most beautiful gemstones out there...

  • @Idontgivechainsaw
    @Idontgivechainsaw 3 роки тому +2

    Much better than this shit on tv. Great content.

  • @hollybollytn
    @hollybollytn 2 роки тому +2

    Aquamarine is my birthstone. I have a couple of pieces of Aqua jewelry, but I honestly never thought about where it came from or how difficult it was to find. Thank you for this video. I have a new appreciation for them!

  • @aborch7
    @aborch7 Рік тому +2

    I can’t even count how many times I’ve rewatched these videos now - I am always excited 😂 I love y’all! 💜

  • @719LifeStyle
    @719LifeStyle 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for checking out my little gold nugget in the shop yesterday y'all are great people and looking forward to our next visit. Blessing from 719LifeStyle

  • @priscyla1396
    @priscyla1396 2 роки тому +3

    I just hope the mountain goats are not driven away from their habitat! My heart melts at the way they are looking at you guys as if they are saying "hey that's my home"

    • @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895
      @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895  2 роки тому +6

      Hey Prisilla, they are coming up to our site because we are exposing permafrost, liken and minerals. We are giving them nourishment and have co existed for about 25 years. The peaks are not their habitat but a nourishment opportunity. They are safe, well and we respect all that they represent. Thanks for the concern. Have a great day!

  • @mariaemedinadiaz
    @mariaemedinadiaz 3 роки тому +1

    Well hello Tracie and Craig and 👋 everyone I hope that your doing k from da accident may god bless you always and your wonderful and amazing family I just enjoy watching you all dig up those beautiful gems 💎 my birthday 🎂 is coming up I’ll be 52 I hope dat I can find a gem 💎 on bday lol great job all thank you again for this educational video on what to look for till next time keep gem 💎 hunting.

  • @bwschroe
    @bwschroe 3 місяці тому

    Love this show, antidote to TV

  • @shredboise
    @shredboise 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the inspiration. Found my first aqua specimen in Idaho a couple weeks ago. Spent all weekeend digging for more. Now I wanna go back.

  • @crystalsister4497
    @crystalsister4497 3 роки тому +4

    I love this channel! My husband and I sat down and watched every single video! Can't wait for it to come back!

  • @KingLoopie1
    @KingLoopie1 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely wonderful! Great confidence restorer and driving force boost to keep Tracie's recovery going! Great blue! 👍

  • @karenrichards5372
    @karenrichards5372 2 роки тому

    I just started watching and now I'm addicted!

  • @AlexDuWaldt
    @AlexDuWaldt 3 роки тому +12

    This episode in particular is a real treat to watch. Just like one of the miners said "the first living organisms to encounter god's treasures."

  • @v10dodge87
    @v10dodge87 2 роки тому +4

    Cant believe I just found this page! I thought this was some series on discovery I missed. Great production, filming and editing. And even better, its NOT on discovery or history channel. All credit deserves to go to you and your hard work alone. Great show. Cant wait to watch season two in the next couple hours lol. Hope theres filming for 2021!

  • @georginabuziak5110
    @georginabuziak5110 3 роки тому +2

    AMAZING!!!! I absolutely LOVE watching ya'll rake it in.................LOVE the blue!!!!!!

  • @christinespitznagel3587
    @christinespitznagel3587 3 роки тому +1

    Happy Birthday Tracie ! 😃🎁🎂🎉🥳

  • @debbiechildre5564
    @debbiechildre5564 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing! I miss the Prospector show but appreciate and thank you and others so much for continuing with your own channels. Please don't stop and congratulations on a great season!

  • @kpakaify
    @kpakaify 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you! Really love your series.

  • @deverereyes8619
    @deverereyes8619 8 місяців тому

    I love your show! No cussing or crude language!

  • @gemstonemylove8416
    @gemstonemylove8416 Рік тому

    Thankyou very much show, this video, aquamarine are beautiful gemstones, from India to conguralate your team, 💚💚💚

  • @roonewby8112
    @roonewby8112 2 роки тому

    Great series and enjoying the raw filming and no drama. Its a biot like watching a happy Rick Wakeman dig for gemstones. Great formula.

  • @aleta5873
    @aleta5873 4 роки тому +1

    Congrats Mrs...! Luv that 'blue'...The best pocket I've seen x yrs..

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

    Absolutely THRILLED for you all 😍 Great production as well 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Lecky42
    @Lecky42 4 роки тому +13

    This should be on netflix... thank you so much for sharing your passion through this very well made piece of cinematography. I would love to know more about how this series was produced, what kind of video equipment was used and what struggles the filmteam had to go through.

    • @dannymcpadden3158
      @dannymcpadden3158 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed the show! Canon C100/C300, a few Go Pros , 1-2 man film crew, and a shotgun mic. And sprinkle in a DJI drone.

    • @TheArkansasDiamondMiner
      @TheArkansasDiamondMiner 4 роки тому +1

      @@dannymcpadden3158 Lecky is right, this ought to be on Netflix, great work!

    • @OregonMike
      @OregonMike 3 роки тому +1

      Thank God it is not on Netflix, they would have the production company fake drama the hell out of it.

  • @incerix2953
    @incerix2953 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic!
    I really hope you continue to do this series on your channel.

  • @earthprospector
    @earthprospector 4 роки тому +3

    Nice work all around.. blessings to everyone!!!

  • @trumpatier
    @trumpatier 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, I would love to come out there and dig for the thrill! Looks so exciting.

  • @rocknrollmine
    @rocknrollmine Рік тому

    It's awesome watching these pockets unearthed. Amazing!

  • @miles3379
    @miles3379 2 роки тому +3

    Hey guys, I'm a member of the English Cardwell family and I want to come and visit and do some mining with my American cousins!

    • @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895
      @mountanterotreasuresproduc1895  2 роки тому +1

      I would love to meet my cousin's from across the pond!

    • @miles3379
      @miles3379 2 роки тому

      @@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895 Let's do it then! I'll send you a private message. Exciting!

  • @soleimota7181
    @soleimota7181 2 роки тому +3

    I found a beautiful geode in my backyard among a quarts vein just exposed by runoff, I think this video inspired me to go amethyst hunting close to my area, thanks guys and really amazing to watch! (:

  • @lorrieannesilvey474
    @lorrieannesilvey474 2 роки тому +1

    Love that your hard work is paying off.......😊

  • @waqarghulam3548
    @waqarghulam3548 Рік тому

    Did not know aquamarine was this desirable. Good to know as it is my birthstone in the western system.

  • @ahmadfaris8044
    @ahmadfaris8044 2 роки тому

    Smiles are beyond the ears.

  • @rosenchuck1
    @rosenchuck1 4 роки тому +7

    Another amazing episode! Congrats on the big haul!

  • @suerop
    @suerop Рік тому

    I just found you. You're so refreshing to watch. I get excited for your every find! Thank you.

  • @decemberling
    @decemberling 4 роки тому +4

    Exciting! I will not be awake when this premiers, but will catch up in the morning!

  • @earltheiss1927
    @earltheiss1927 4 роки тому +12

    Yall have such a great production group put together for these productions. Thanks for doing these.

  • @owengreer2789
    @owengreer2789 4 роки тому +1

    Great choice being the ivory crew onto the show, nice guys

  • @rogerdavies6226
    @rogerdavies6226 2 роки тому

    Just wanted to say you have bounced back wonderfully. Hope you get better with every breath

  • @hildeabruzzo5882
    @hildeabruzzo5882 2 роки тому +6

    I stumbled across this video and am glad I did! I love the passion that the miners have and the overall respect for one another. It’s refreshing and suspenseful!!

  • @Soapartisan875
    @Soapartisan875 Рік тому

    Wow what a beautiful find ..

  • @triple_A_rockhound
    @triple_A_rockhound 4 роки тому +1

    Very cool guys
    Nice seeing lot of ice aquas

  • @carlmccallister1059
    @carlmccallister1059 Рік тому

    I love this show its shot so well and it's at least 70% real keep em coming

  • @mragatetv
    @mragatetv 2 роки тому +1

    beautiful aquamarine brother thanks for sharing!

  • @ROBI-Leather-Design
    @ROBI-Leather-Design 4 роки тому +2

    Congrats to the awsome find. Keep it up

  • @lawsontalks918
    @lawsontalks918 2 роки тому

    I'm truly let down there is no inner conflict with the team.

  • @blairmornay6779
    @blairmornay6779 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful aquamarine

  • @gavinbenoit1029
    @gavinbenoit1029 4 роки тому +1

    Can’t wait for episode 5!

  • @storytimewithunclebill1998
    @storytimewithunclebill1998 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, what amazing finds. Has to be so much fun. Was fun to watch. Great video

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 Рік тому

    They were having some fun! *I like that!*

  • @theresawilson2647
    @theresawilson2647 2 роки тому

    What a great video. And the material that was pulled out of that pocket was beautiful.

  • @thelifeofshell9227
    @thelifeofshell9227 4 роки тому +8

    What an exciting episode! I love yalls show its so great! Tracie I am so proud of you for getting back out there and finding your first pocket since your accident! Wow what a first find back congratulations! May the luck continue and please keep making videos!

  • @TheEcoManNZ
    @TheEcoManNZ 4 роки тому +1

    great production, worth the wait

  • @RM-vw3ov
    @RM-vw3ov 4 роки тому +1

    Yay more blue gold stories!!❤️👍🤩

  • @TheArkansasDiamondMiner
    @TheArkansasDiamondMiner 4 роки тому +2

    Great Videos! Thoroughly enjoyed watching!

  • @hi-tonemichael8030
    @hi-tonemichael8030 2 роки тому +1

    Great find well done 👍😊👍

  • @jayoakes7874
    @jayoakes7874 3 роки тому +5

    Subbed. Only ten minutes in and this is 1000x better than the mt antero show that appeared on the weather channel

  • @annekennedy7356
    @annekennedy7356 2 роки тому +1

    You go girl ! what a find all kinds of Aquamarine I must say the Aquamarine is my favorite gem after all it's my birthstone .....

  • @scoopadifuego
    @scoopadifuego 4 роки тому +4

    Wow! So soon! Really excited for this one!

  • @willyeverdie2731
    @willyeverdie2731 3 роки тому +2

    @20:00.25 that's a nice extraction. I live for moments like that 😅 omg I gotta go dig now. Heading to my spot asap dig a little deeper folks.

  • @adpetrafan
    @adpetrafan Рік тому

    Good stuff. Really enjoying the shows here on UA-cam. Congrats on the amazing pocket.

  • @208_treasure6
    @208_treasure6 2 роки тому

    I love the mountain goats 😍

  • @-AZ.TRAC-
    @-AZ.TRAC- 2 роки тому

    Makes me wanna go out and look for some rocks and such in my area just to see what I can find.
    Bad ass show guys!

  • @milesnn
    @milesnn 4 роки тому +1

    Magnificent a real honey hole I think the mountain gave you a gift back saying sorry for accident yes for sure get healed up a was so great to see everyone together like that like kids in a candy store mouth watering crystals wow thank you so much for sharing specially during these so called times be safe and blessings for you all there

  • @patrickboos1919
    @patrickboos1919 4 роки тому +1

    More video's please I love watching everyone.

  • @jayflow7949
    @jayflow7949 2 роки тому

    They are so nice and such a lovely couple!!!

  • @hafidz007
    @hafidz007 4 роки тому +1

    OMG!best finding so far😋👍👍

  • @forg0tten
    @forg0tten 4 роки тому +1

    very happy to see the this episode published so soon after the last. koodos

  • @mikerettig4445
    @mikerettig4445 4 роки тому +1

    Great episode!
    Can't wait for the next one!!

  • @danconnelly8068
    @danconnelly8068 4 роки тому +1

    We are So excited !

  • @MrInsaint
    @MrInsaint 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome!! Thank You for sharing the Blue stuff 💎👍Outstanding work folks👌
    Btw, here in Norway, we call stone with a writing-like structure (feldspar- quartz / smoke quartz) for writing/font- granite.
    (Kenneth Prospecting Norway)

  • @2niblueharrington67
    @2niblueharrington67 4 роки тому +1

    Love it! Keep it coming!

  • @ElNoiDeTonaBoy
    @ElNoiDeTonaBoy 4 роки тому +2

    U guys are all amazing. Greetings from Barcelona!!

  • @kristianroberts5590
    @kristianroberts5590 4 роки тому +2

    Freaking awesome! I love it!

  • @IHateThisHandleSystem
    @IHateThisHandleSystem 2 роки тому +2

    Looks like a fun way to spend a day.

  • @amandathurston2720
    @amandathurston2720 2 роки тому

    March 15, happy birthdays to me! It’s my birthstone, and my favorite! I’d love a natural one!

  • @pieterdeiman3736
    @pieterdeiman3736 2 роки тому

    Wow..how beautyfull.... great you can fo this.

  • @yelenalastovkina5681
    @yelenalastovkina5681 4 роки тому

    Wow. I usually hate rock hunting shows, but this was exciting. I'm very happy for you.

  • @khushallgems
    @khushallgems 2 роки тому +1

    Really amazing dear

  • @andrenilsen7394
    @andrenilsen7394 4 роки тому

    Woow.one of the best aquamarines i have ever seen.grate show😍💎

  • @JeffKatra
    @JeffKatra 2 роки тому

    Whoever put in the little cut shots with the blue sparkle to black screen is a damn genius.

  • @TheSakeCat
    @TheSakeCat 4 роки тому +1

    Great job for a original show self produced, you guys should be on history channel in no time!