Truly Extraordinary, The Carlsbad Caverns of Abandoned Mines
Truly Extraordinary, The Carlsbad Caverns of Abandoned Mines
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On this channel we go deep… REALLY deep into abandoned tunnels and mines all throughout the western United States. We researched some of the harder to find mines and hike back into them to explore and reveal their hidden secrets. Some of these remote locations are filled with cool artifacts, antiques and unique geology that will have you guessing as to why the old prospectors worked so hard to find gold, silver and other minerals.
A&FP moves just a bit slower. We discuss why the miners chose these sites and we try to point out the geology and minerals that got them excited. Veins of quartz filled with gold and silver made many men loose sleep in the 1800’s and early 1900’s and modern prospecting still does to this very day.
Dangers? Oh yes, there are allot of dangers associated with old mines. Un-exploded dynamite, blasting caps, bad air, bats, spiders and snakes all find there home in abandoned mines, shafts and tunnels. Oh, and let’s not forget rotting timbers, flooding and collapsing rock!
We take abandoned mine exploring seriously with all the proper safety equipment, training and experience necessary to do this activity as safe as possible but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a bit of fun along the way. “Gly” and his band of crazy characters “Old Bob”, “Quackers” and “Bobbie” are sure to brighten your day with there comments and silly antics. Heck, they may even give you a chuckle or two.
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Ok, now for the ugly stuff…
*WARNING*
Abandoned mines and ruined structures have many hazards and can severely injure or even kill you. Do not attempt to copy or re-enact situations or scenarios seen in this video. Stay Out and Stay Alive.
*NOTICE*
This video and all commentary therein including comments by the viewer is for entertainment purposes only and not intended to be instructional.
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I would put an anchor in on or by the floor so you can finish this and find the 1300ft shaft and get down all the way to the bottom…Frank and Sharon I’m sure would do it. When your done cover it up.
I guess the tax man never went to see this mine just took their word for it
If you decide to rope in, I hope you bring a buddy to lend a hand. I enjoy your solo videos, but ya can’t edit them if your stuck in a hole! Stay safe! 👍
How about driving in the anchors, then slicing them off and cleaning up the stubs with a portable angle-grinder afterwards? Do it at floor level, and lay down a tarp to collect the filings.
I don’t think it would hurt if you put in climbing fixtures that are going to allow further safe exploration. If you don’t someone else will. It would open up the mine for yourself and others in the future. You could always camouflage them. Some of those ladders are earth traps.
Am I wrong or is that rotten stair case landing on a gobbing wall?
Hanging with Gly is always a good time. 🙂 The can you rubbed with chalk looks like it says "Pacific Mills Powder". If I am right. What do you all think?
3 bolts would be the safest but if you dont want to put a bolt in then your only option is to build a ladder and somehow lower it down or create an attachment point for a rope some other way. maybe you could build a wooden cribbing over the winze at 19:48 to support a rope that you rappel down
Thanks!
The cans read "Pacific Mills Powder". Great video as usual!!
Pacific mills powder
Gly we love you and we love you showing us these mines….however…..not at the risk of your life. There are so many other mines to see so do what you can safely and call it a day!! On to the next one. You make me really nervous sometimes and you go alone which makes it worse. Id like to keep you around a while buddy!!!
I think we saw enough. Your a very safe and cautious explorer. We trust your judgment. Love your videos take care safe travels
Thanks Gly for all your amazing adventures look forward to the next one stay safe. Close to the floor and cover it i am absolutely interested in the full exploration as i know you are and want you and posable the next adventures to be just as safe as can bee. Thanks again.
There’s one sure way to know where you are underground, you have to run surveys. It would be interesting!
How dare you! I don’t even own a white Suburban! LOL Great video and thanks for picking up!!
I like this episode, and playing it safe is always the only way. We would like to see your 500th episode.
You should stop being a lone wolf and team up with capable guys,so you can clime down those shafts
Gly, i’m starting to feel like you’re part of the family these days. I certainly see you more than most of the others!
I am in shock of how enormous this place is.
Thank you Gly for showing us this.
This is incredible.
Once again you have outdone yourself.
Cheers
Use your anchors. There’s no telling when the Government may want to keep us safe from ourselves and close it off. You doing a complete documentary on it will be the only way 99.9 % of the people who are interested in mining history ever get to see this amazing place. Great work thank you.
Absolute my friend, drive is an anchor,it will be another chapter in the history of that great mine,you aren’t taking anything but great exploration and video,plus,who knows when blm/forest service is going to seal it off for ever!
Personally I’d do the anchors. I think it’s more important to document as much of the mine as possible for the sake of history and exploration
Like i said, Gly. You discovered the mines of Moria.😊 Thank your for this great adventure. I´m very excited what´s down there deep in the mine.
Dont let it beat you, we all want to see whats down there.
Aluminium ladders can be invaluable when climbing for anchor points bridges etc
Dirtbags
Wahoo
Pacific Mills Power Company
Is there another way down from a shift you passed on your way in from the south?
Thank you for a fantastic, awesome explore. Your research, and comments research a longe makes this one of your best mines yet. Yes, please use the anchor bolts. It is man made. They will be clean. This is epic and if it takes a season to do it justice, I’m game to come a long with you. My prayers go with you. 😊
Please be safe Gly and thank you for the great adventures. I know I would go down in to those holes! Lol
There may be a day where access is gone forever and the ability to further explore is also lost forever. I understand wanting to preserve these historical sites 100% but adding a few anchor points in my humble opinion to fully document and explore is not littering. These places are regularly being collapsed and closed to keep uneducated individuals from severely hurting themselves and from entering. Your addition of proper anchor points to document an area 90% of us will never physically get to see is acceptable, again in my humble opinion. Your safety as you bring us top notch content is priority number one. I understand the reasoning for wishing to keep it original and unmolested, but if it’s collapsed or barred in three years and nobody has access… a couple mounts from an adventurer such as yourself will not make a difference. I have total respect for your preservation of the glimpses into history you give us and will respect whatever decision you make!
Add the anchor maybe others can benefit from it. It’s not like you are putting up graffiti. All over.
Use the anchors
Hey Gly, if you decide to place the anchors in you could spray paint them black before hand. That way they won’t be as noticable to the next group of explorers. Take care and stay awesome!
Gly, I know you’re very safety conscious but sometimes you really need a second person
Great video love the adventure 💙💙
Some of your camera angles had my anxiety on high alert 😂
Amazing as usual. Beautiful. Thanks for the video. You take changes so we can learn. I know you actually like doing what you do. Stay safe always. See ya.
Pacific Powder Company , Tenino Washington . F grade Black blasting powder…
Gly It was left for you to explore, and it wont last forever. Drill in some anchors, go as far as you can. No regrets.
Gly you are the best. Thanks so much. That ore bucket was awesome. Frank should get that. and rebuild it. Before it’s rotted away where know one will ever see it again. Thanks for sharing gly. Stay safe my friend 🙏♥️
I believe if you install one or two anchors, Gly, it will be ok. Future explorers will be great full.
As to the a**holes leaving trash, you are a disgrace to those who respect nature.
You leave it at campsites, on the side of the road, everywhere except in your own homes. You would be royally pissed if people left TRASH in your yards!!
So think it through next time. Maybe you will develop some self respect along the way.
Put the bolts in the wall go to the bottom.
Is it possible to drill a hole deeper than the length of the anchor you plan to use? With the nut on the anchor drive it in to that depth. When finished using, take the nut off and drive the anchor to flush. I have done this many times with an 8" floor in a plant. When the machine is no longer there we drive the anchor in flush or cut the stud off flush.
Bring in some lumber and rebuild that rotted staircase.
Documentation seems more important than the anchor. There may come a time where no one can see that mine.Low to the floor is a good idea, cut them off with your angle grinder when you leave.other than that, HOLY CRAP WHAT A MINE!
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It’s amazing!!!
Maybe you need to devise a "Mini-Schnozzolator" for Interior Mine Shafts?
Not a quick solution, obviously.
So I a watching and Gly says I don’t need a rope for this I can free climb it, I look away from the screen and the next thing I hear is a scream and thing I have just heard Gly going over the edge. My eyes snap back to the screen and it has cut to a commercial. Talk about making your heart jump!