We accidentally found one of the largest abandoned mines in the southwest US

Published 2024-01-26
I was totally not expecting to make a video on this location.. Initially, Jerith and I had a plan to explore a couple mines scattered around the area for the weekend. After a couple days, our trip was coming to an end.. we had just a few more hours of sunlight, so we thought we might as well hike up to these holes in the ground. It turned out to be one of the largest underground operations we have ever explored. I don’t want to spoil anything, but after editing this video, we have already made a return to this mine, and we found some of the most rare artifacts we have ever seen. Enjoy the video, and stay tuned for a return video!

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All Comments (21)
  • @kd7qk1
    THAT was awesome! If I wasn't in my late 60'S, I would love to have explored there, just to find mineral samples!
  • This was an incredible video man! An insane explore and a well composed video!
  • @sblowder4467
    Have been enjoying your channel for great adventures. This was a cool one! When I heard Jerith's name, I wondered: glad you mentioned he's from WESTERN MINE DETECTIVE. Have watched all his videos. Keep up the great work all you guys. :>)
  • @calvinc5961
    Hey Owen what an amazing and an intriguing fine. Now you got me interested in knowing more about this mine. So, I can hardly wait for your return to continue this exploration. I love the videos that you shoot as it portrays a historical step back into time. Yes, I love mining history. Thanks again for the excellent video content.
  • Fun one guys. i see your channel has grown so much since it was under a 1000, good for you. I can't say i ever seen this one. I was in Darwin mine some 20 plus years ago. Now that is a huge mine, no doubt probably the largest in the southwest. maybe a hundred miles of tunnels, hell maybe more
  • @thomasfarley6052
    Simply incredible find and the support beams were beautiful. Y'all found some amazing spots and places that if not carefully inspected one would be gone in to an abyss.
  • @nebulanoodler
    Awesome seeing more of this mine! I was thinking that container of black goo around the 17:00 mark was maybe pine pitch when I ran across it?
  • @ItsWaterCooled
    I think I would always have one of those wind up crank flashlights with me as a backup. It at least gives infinite amount light if needed without ever needing batteries.
  • @skyetalker1
    Sweeeet❤I luv Imaginary Mine Exploring with my Imaginary friends,but this is way more entertaining!!😅
  • @Carolb66
    Incredible mine, its huge so mucb to explore, looked very dangerous in places too, need to be really vigilant. Something to see at efery turn loved the old rails that are still in place glad you didn't get lost & run out of light. 😱👍❤
  • @Jacksonfresh01
    My son's be careful please those places are extremely dangerous. I would miss you guys if something happens. Thanks pops.
  • wow ive watched A LOT of mine exploring videos but this mine was easily the coolest looking. all the open stoping and stolls wow. where is this at??? i would love to see for myself
  • @Davidautofull
    i just started watching but i had to stop and ask about the glowing eyes at 3:55 till they see you begin to advance and they take off.
  • @dsm9785
    I thought I heard you mention this looks like Delmar @ 7:39, is that the one in Nevada? I used to go camping up there in the 90'2 with some friends. I never went in the mine, but they did once before when they first found it, they said there was a big room in there. they never wanted to go back in though, and we didn't have the gear for it anyway.
  • With the orange chalk or spray paint on the walls, how do you know for sure that this mine is from the late 1800’s? Are there any records that date the mine?
  • @GoldVP...
    My only question is "why do you not have some type of harness and rope system??? You could fall 100ft straight down!!