WOW such a high and rugged mountain location! Well done for being able to record this. Amazes me how the miners and mine owners managed to get all the heavy equipment needed up to that location (there’s a limit to what mules can carry) - especially as they obviously had an air compressor, ore carts, track, timber, ball crusher, etc. - even if some of that was transported in parts for them to assemble up there. A mystery for sure but some achievement. 🧨⛏🧨
Indeed, it's pretty impressive! Mules were essential in transporting supplies and equipment up and down the mountain. Interestingly enough, mules actually carried everything up the mountain. There was even an air compression that was brought up there by a mule!
What struck me about that mine building is the windows were mostly unbroken. Must be too hard to get to for the mindless vandals that seem to be everywhere.
The place is a protected historic site and has a number up volunteers that watch over the place and help with the upkeep. That's probably the main reason for the condition of the buildings.
Dave this is quite the hike and elevation gain you have to have mt goat somewhere in you family just kidding iam sure you got the point .Thank you for the great explore and a true adventure the good point the return was down hill take it easy ⛏️😟 p.s. just found Tom and Julia's adventure great tip ⛏️🏆🤫
BY ALL THE COLORATION IN THAT ROCK I'D SAY AND THERE'S A HECK OF A LOT OF MINERALS THAT CAN STILL BE MINED BUT TODAY I THINK THEY WOULD WANT TO START WITH USING HELICOPTERS DAVID ADAM GRENIS CURRENTLY IN BOULDER COLORADO
The waste rock used for the foundations is highly mineralized. It is easy to see why original miners were interested in the face to the left for exploratory shafts. I wonder what they were looking for, and if anything here ever showed a profit. Not knowing where you are I agree it does look like silver (?)
I'll email you a link where you can learn about the history of this mine. It's a pretty unique place founded by an interesting person originally. The whole thing is quite interesting as to how this mine came to be.
THIS IS ONE AMAZING MIND LOOKING AT ALL THE RED IRON STAINING IT MUST HAVE HAD A LOT OF GOLD AND THERE'S PROBABLY STILL PLENTY MORE THAT' WAS JUST TOO HARD TO GET TO OR WAS STOPPED AS A RESULT OF WORLD WAR II WHEN ALL GOLD MINING WAS PREVENTED
It's really fascinating to think about how much gold is left over in many of the mines. Especially the ones that halted during WW2. Not all of the operations reopened.
That's very true. Many of these mine operations that are rugged and inaccessible; I often wonder how they were ever able to make a profit. Bringing the materials up and down the mountain seems like so much work. As for this operation, they used mules to haul everything.
@@DaveSuzukiExploration Thanks Dave for the additional information. I know you're experienced in your endeavors, but please be careful, and always remember to drink plenty of water, or hydrating liquids.
WOW such a high and rugged mountain location! Well done for being able to record this. Amazes me how the miners and mine owners managed to get all the heavy equipment needed up to that location (there’s a limit to what mules can carry) - especially as they obviously had an air compressor, ore carts, track, timber, ball crusher, etc. - even if some of that was transported in parts for them to assemble up there. A mystery for sure but some achievement. 🧨⛏🧨
Indeed, it's pretty impressive! Mules were essential in transporting supplies and equipment up and down the mountain. Interestingly enough, mules actually carried everything up the mountain. There was even an air compression that was brought up there by a mule!
I'm glad you continued up the mountainside Dave. That was worth it and really cool.
Thanks; glad you enjoyed it!
You're a good mine explore. Just be safe
Thank you.
That's an amazing view.
What struck me about that mine building is the windows were mostly unbroken. Must be too hard to get to for the mindless vandals that seem to be everywhere.
The place is a protected historic site and has a number up volunteers that watch over the place and help with the upkeep. That's probably the main reason for the condition of the buildings.
Stumbled upon this video of a location I have long wished to explore. Great job! Halfway thru I became a subscriber😎
Welcome aboard! Thanks.
Definitely need to watch your step at that mine, like the whole side of the mountain fell away!
A sketchy mine indeed. Lots of tunnels went to straight cliffs!
Tom and Julie need a video of this mine a few years ago a lot of it could have changed since then
Yeah, I seen their video of this place. They did a good job.
@@DaveSuzukiExploration you done a very good job yourself always enjoy your videos
Dave this is quite the hike and elevation gain you have to have mt goat somewhere in you family just kidding iam sure you got the point .Thank you for the great explore and a true adventure the good point the return was down hill take it easy ⛏️😟 p.s. just found Tom and Julia's adventure great tip ⛏️🏆🤫
Tom and Julie did a great job with their explore of the place. Thank you for watching!
Great video Dave. I really enjoy the work you do and good to hear you use the oxygen sensor! Well done!
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks.
Did they not have a tram to bring the ore down?
Another brilliant explore thank you
Thanks!
BY ALL THE COLORATION IN THAT ROCK I'D SAY AND THERE'S A HECK OF A LOT OF MINERALS THAT CAN STILL BE MINED BUT TODAY I THINK THEY WOULD WANT TO START WITH USING HELICOPTERS
DAVID ADAM GRENIS CURRENTLY IN BOULDER COLORADO
Great video keep up the good work thanks for sharing
Thank you.
The waste rock used for the foundations is highly mineralized. It is easy to see why original miners were interested in the face to the left for exploratory shafts. I wonder what they were looking for, and if anything here ever showed a profit. Not knowing where you are I agree it does look like silver (?)
They mined andalusite there.
Great adventure 👍
Thank you 👍
I wish I had found your channel earlier. Amazing! 😃
Thank you. Welcome to the channel!
Thank you for sharing your adventures ❤
Glad you like them!
Great exploration, thanks 👍
Thank you.
Wow dude amazing
Thanks!
I'll email you a link where you can learn about the history of this mine. It's a pretty unique place founded by an interesting person originally. The whole thing is quite interesting as to how this mine came to be.
Wow, I really enjoyed reading that thanks. The fire explains why most of the upper camp buildings are gone.
@@DaveSuzukiExploration Watch the little movie to see how it was mined. All of the ore was hand sorted and packed on mules for the trip down.
I'll be sure to do that!
I guess i.havent saw this one after all. Boy was I wrong
THIS IS ONE AMAZING MIND LOOKING AT ALL THE RED IRON STAINING IT MUST HAVE HAD A LOT OF GOLD AND THERE'S PROBABLY STILL PLENTY MORE THAT' WAS JUST TOO HARD TO GET TO OR WAS STOPPED AS A RESULT OF WORLD WAR II WHEN ALL GOLD MINING WAS PREVENTED
It's really fascinating to think about how much gold is left over in many of the mines. Especially the ones that halted during WW2. Not all of the operations reopened.
It was an andalusite mine.
Why was the Mine named after Champion spark plugs?
Were you able to locate the road trail from the bottom to the main housing?
I followed the main trail down.
As much work, and expense as is necessary to mine these spark plugs, I'm surprised they're as cheap as they are.
That's very true. Many of these mine operations that are rugged and inaccessible; I often wonder how they were ever able to make a profit. Bringing the materials up and down the mountain seems like so much work. As for this operation, they used mules to haul everything.
@@DaveSuzukiExploration Thanks Dave for the additional information.
I know you're experienced in your endeavors, but please be careful, and always remember to drink plenty of water, or hydrating liquids.
Nice veiw 😅😅
The views were stunning from up there.
Cliff dwellers
Seams like someone else was here ot to long ago. Think they brought up Wonder Hussy name. Think she hasent been here yet what was said!
She's made a video of the lower camp, but not the upper one.
Why don't you get yourself a rolcon two-wheel drive mini bike
Those are really neat bikes.