That's the most amazing mining/refining facility I have ever seen. It's hard to grasp the enormity of that rusting behemoth lying silent and still in the utter blackness. People walking right over the top it, oblivious to the great monument of industry lying below their feet in it's great halls of stone. Thanks so much for the great work Bob.

@Urbex_key

Жыл бұрын

Cool video and a very exciting place. You inspire me to make videos aswell :). Stay safe ✌🏼✌🏼

@Gunny1971

Жыл бұрын

Well put sir.

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a million John :)

@UCeddWhat

Жыл бұрын

This was a hell of a comment lol

@vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse

11 ай бұрын

​@@UCeddWhatyeah that was really well said.

There are 2 things that always come to mind when I see places like this: 1) It's truly incredible to think that this was all done in the early to mid 1900s without any of the modern equipment/tools available today. 2) You have to stop and wonder exactly how much money in terms of equipment, supplies, or even just scrap metal gets left behind in places like this.

@theurbanthirdhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Why do we let them leave all their trash like this? Irresponsible. Wasteful. Get rich and leave the mess to be a danger to people in the future. I am of the opinion that some of these tunnels are older than they say. That's why we can't hold people accountable. We don't always know who dug them.

@Glenn-em3hv

10 ай бұрын

Why nobody is turning all that metal into scrap is beyond me??? That's millions of dollars worth of just metal!!!

@LeonClaw88

3 ай бұрын

Would cost more than the metal is worth to rip it out of the installations it was installed for. You also have to factor in the risk. Ripping out the infrastructure that's potentially holding the ceiling above you wouldn't be worth it.

It's always calms me down to think, that you must have made it back, otherwise we wouldn't be able to see the video now!😅😅😅

As a current mine worker, it amazes me how everthing is so small compared to what we have today

13:02 The long, narrow mills are probably rod mills; the short, wide mills are ball mills. Rod mills produce a coarser product which is then run through ball mills for fine grinding. If the different minerals were used to produce different concentrates, that would be accomplished in the flotation section downstream of the mills. Just guessing, this plant probably produced a lead/zinc concentrate and a copper concentrate. At 13:48, the rods can be seen inside the mill body!

Amazing location Bob, I can’t believe they processed material in the the mine itself! Very cool, thanks mate. 😎👍

Best episode ever! This mine is a real time capsule, giant and also mystic in a specific way. Imagine the hard work back in the past to built up this mine in that massive structure... and nowadays it's still intact!

This is incredible Bob! Appreciate you taking all of us on your journeys.

I like the soundtracks around 7 minutes. You help create such beautiful places. Delicious despair.

Wow. Never seen a mine this big and elaborate before. Amazing. I wonder how they got all that equipment down there? You guys deserve more likes, views and subscribers!

@mrbrown3462

Жыл бұрын

It all went in in pieces on carts and probably donkeys in the early yrs

@stephentaylor1031

Жыл бұрын

Still, the enormity of the space, combined with all the huge pieces of equipment. Utterly amazing when one thinks about how far back in the mine it was, and difficult it must have been to get all that equipment in there. Wow!🤷‍♂️🤯

I've watched a lot of mine exploration video's, but the camera quality on this exploration is next level!! Thx guys!

You guys are my new favorite abandoned explorers. Colorado is simply the most beautiful state in America. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Bob, I really enjoy the discussion you both engage each other with in this mine. You both have good synergy as partners in the exploration. Love watching you in your travels from here in Newfoundland, Canada! Stay safe guys!

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Curt! Soon we’ll go together to Chile or Argentina for some similar places😇

I too always wanted to explore an old mine. Thanks for taking us along but be careful!

It just sits there in the pitch black silence, corroding, decomposing and moldering away.

Always wanted to explore a place like this, thanks guys for taking us along

Incredible series-really looking forward to more of these videos!

Amazing video of a huge mine here in Colorado! The corrosion was off the hook bad! I felt like I was right there with you, guys, can't wait for part 2! Nice job!!

I love watching you explore my home state! I hope you had a great time out here!

I live in Colorado and explored quite a few abandoned mines. No idea there was mines that massive. Great video.

@ryleeavila7854

11 ай бұрын

I live in Colorado too, do you have any mine suggestions to explore?

Hi, an absolutely amazing find, the mill actually being inside of the mine is a fantastic find all of it's own as it is really rare to find a mill that is situated inside of the workings. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💖

Thank you For sharing and risking your lives to see theses amazing abandon places.

There must be millions and millions of dollars worth of equipment just turning into rust there! I can't believe that it's 75 miles long!!! You could spend your life exploring it!!! That's definitely one of the most amazing mines I've ever seen!!!

Wowza!!!! What an amazing explore. Thank you.

I'm glad to see that there's more videos coming. Truly amazed by what was built below ground. Truly stunned. Thanks for taking your time to make the video.

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald! One more episode of this place coming up and then some goldmines.

Ur Audio Quality Is Nutz!! U Can Here Everyone Very Distinctly I Also Like that U Mention Safety Issues As U Go Through The Facility , Always Enjoy Ur Content Very Top Shelf !!! All The Best Again Ur Quality Presentations Are Among The Best !!! B!!! 🇺🇸🇵🇱🇺🇦💪🏻💯

I can't get over how much work was put in to create a place like this. Imagine hauling in all that material and constructing such an elaborate place far underground. I would be very concerned about the air quality though and highly recommend a detector/alarm.

Well done showing us your exploration of this amazing mine. It is just amazing how much equipment and gear they hauled underground, and then left it all behind. Thank you for sharing this.

That place goes on forever! Its like a little city under there.

2:42 That arm is to dump side exit cars. That metal bar grid under it is called a "Grizzly". It lets in rock up to a certain size. The rest need broken up again. The passage under it is called an "Ore Pass". 13:47 That is a "ROD" mill as it uses heavy long rods to break up the finer materials.

@kenwittlief255

23 күн бұрын

you can see the rods still in it

Although uranium occurs in several areas of the state, much of the historic uranium and vanadium production is from numerous and relatively small mines in the Uravan mineral belt located in Mesa, Montrose, and San Miguel Counties. This area accounted for about 77% of the total uranium production in Colorado from The Colorado Geological Society

@Porty1119

Жыл бұрын

And then there's Schwartzwalder, which was an entirely different beast. I've explored some Uravan Belt mines.

How on earth do you find this stuff.. I haven't seen this mine on some of the best abandoned mine exploring videos in the U.S.... amazing find.

I've been near this area about 5 years ago, Durango to Silverton to Ouray. While I was driving up to Ouray near Silverton the river was literally a light mustard yellow. Such a BEAUTIFUL area. To me it was so beautiful i drove up the Hermosa Mountain and camped on it by myself for an entire week! Yall are awesome, Yall inspire me to explore! ⚡ ⚡ ⚡

It's nuts to think I've lived near cripple creek all my life, and STILL foreigners find the coolest shit I have yet to find... Keep up the good work!

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Amazing area to live Kody! I’ve been there also and filmed some gold mines😇

Ive Seen Hundreds of Mining Videos and this is Easily One of My Favs! Great Job!

Amazing exploration, thanks to share with us 💪

That was fascinating! Thank you for videoing and sharing!

As much as I find these abandoned places fascinating, I'm really glad it's someone else going in there.

Those abandoned mines are amazing !

Beautiful decay! After the paint flakes off, the metal flakes off - looks sketchy as hell in some places 😬 Cant wait for the second part! I also appreciate that you run a mic for each of you so we get to hear both crystal clear 👌

Just wanted to say thank you for your good work on your videos it's appreciated

Your ability to rediscover so many great places to explore is amazing! Always a pleasure to tag along with you on your travels! Thanks!

@vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse

11 ай бұрын

Entrances are now completely blocked with heavy gauge fences.

@defaultdriftco00

11 ай бұрын

@@vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse what a shame.

23:51 Anyone else notice, "Jerry sure is smart". It would be nice if we could get more close ups of the graffiti left by the miners.

Chill place. In more than one way. 😇

Absolutely amazing. I love this channel!

What a super cool place guys, very impressive to see and that behind the computer in real life this must be so much more.

Exactly the content i m here for. Thanks !

The natural decay is amazing!

Awesome mine! You really captured the beauty of entropy.

Can you imagine the sound of the workings crushing rock inside a mountain?

The amount of digging that those miners dug is insane

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Crazy right?! Especially the big area the tumblers are in.

@kenwittlief255

23 күн бұрын

blasted, not dug

instant like 👍 ❤ your channel is killing it, quality content always sets you apart from the rest.

The mineral processing area looked like it had flotation cells. The ore is ground up in the rod mills then water and a custom foaming agent and air are added and mixed; the desired mineral floats to the surface in the foam and is skimmed off.

The grinding mill that you were reading the writing on is a Marcy rod mill delivered to the mine in the 1920s. It uses rods instead of balls as the grinding media. Btw the manufacturer is still around today they are called Metso

Thank you for sharing Bob! Another really awesome explore! Be safe💜

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers from Wales, United Kingdom. Currently sleeping in an abandoned asylum and yesterday we camped on a fort on sea🤩

@brendakrieger7000

Жыл бұрын

@@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath You're welcome! That sounds like a lot of fun!

Can't wait to see the next video, so amazing.

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out !

Astonishing video quality! The sound is superb! You should listen to it with stereo headphones! Way to go, Bob!

I said it in the last video - but it's worth repeating in part - thanks for taking the time to slow down on the camera panning and stop to let us enjoy the scenery and especially the mechanicals on this one - it is actually quite interesting to look at all that old machinery and wonder how it operated / sounded and what it did.

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for checking out🙏

can't wait for pt2 amazing stuff

Awsome! Bob your a legend. Wish I was exploring with you guys.

Man the scenery!! Great vid!!

Amazing. Thank you!

Can't wait for the next instalment.stay safe.👍

Amazing! Thank you guys.

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for checking out😁 part 2 is also online now

Love your videos guys :)

@donaldpowers5557

Жыл бұрын

Hi I'm still watching yours

Another great video Bob! Let me know if you guys are still in CO. Would love to meet up with you guys and buy you lunch or dinner before you guys leave Colorado.

Would have love to see that place working I'm a fan of machinery and engineering could you imagine the sound in that place with all those machines running

Can't even imagine how many years it took to clear out the rocks and to move everything needed in before mining started operating. Looking forward to part 2 and maybe more.

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Must have been so labour intense. There are 25 more minutes coming and then we visit some gold mines.

Wouuuu vette video weer ik ben helemaal verbaast dit is een echte tijd capsule woouu love IT 👍👍

Amazes me what humans are capable of. To think all that had to be stoped out before they could build that massive processing plant inside the mine…hauling all of the materials into the mine…the scale is truly mind-blowing. What an amazing explore.

WOW. TRULY AMAZING 👏

Thanks for sharing, so nice my friend

Thank's Bob, as Usual you Rock!

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for checking out mate!

Another great video! Cheers from Colorado!

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really loved this place

Great! Thanks for this video. There are also very interesting places to be visited in the Alps here.

Amazing,Thanks

We love your videos. Thank you

Another incredible exploration not to be missed 👍

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining the premiere 🙏

This is the coolest mine I ever seen anyone explore. Very different as well.

so much that can be saved and put in a museum

@SlavesWereGood

Жыл бұрын

lolol no

I lived in Colorado for a few years, never knew this existed! Hope y’all are enjoying the states!

@Andrew-kx1sq

8 ай бұрын

where is it?

@themackeychicklings8215

8 ай бұрын

Ever find out where it is ? 😊

Blows my mind how they got everything down there! 🤯

An Awesome Explore!

AMAZING!

One of the best yet!

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

It was a real highlight yes!

Great job boys. Thanks

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out!

Wow! Like an old shipwreck out of the water, did you ever find how it got its power? Thanks guys!

Thanks for the interesting adventure. Not physically able to explore anymore but, can do so virtually with you

Cool place and great to see a little of it Thanks for this

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

Жыл бұрын

Part 2 is coming up this sunday

Great Explore !!

Nice mine. I really liked the steel shanked boots and hardhats you guys wore. LOL

Bob you guys have the most amazing videos I love your guy’s content

Great video. Hard for me to wrap my mind around how this was all built under ground. Thousand of tons of steel all brought in through tunnels.

@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath

4 ай бұрын

Crazy right.. so much work… that’s the reason it’s still sitting there.

The history of Gilman ended when the mine became unprofitable and also contaminated the waters of the Eagle River with toxic substances. Due to the latter, in 1984 the United States Environmental Protection Agency ordered the town to be abandoned.

Re-watch - well worth the time expenditure!

Imagine sitting at a 1980s desk job inside a mine breathing Marlboros and rock dust all day.

Amazing!

Lost in time! So cool

Just amazing how big that is inside. Just think of the man hours to make the hole not to mention getting all that stuff in there and assembled.

Fair play, great stuff.