Finding a Lost California Gold Mine in the Sierra Nevada || Part One

In 1883, six miners found gold at the Providence Mine in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. This mine has long disappeared from all maps and mention, except for an earlier 1900s topo map. In this episode, my son and I set out by Jeep and foot to find this long lost mine, and see if there's any evidence of its existence left.
This video will be split into a two-part series, as I try and include a lot of uncut footage to bring you into the experience with us. Enjoy!
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  • @jendermer7793
    @jendermer7793 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! I live a little north from there! I love California History, especially the Gold Rush! I love adventuring off road. Your video inspires me to get back into hiking after almost becoming paralyzed from the neck down. Thanks again!!

  • @Joelwilly57
    @Joelwilly579 ай бұрын

    Would you share the GPS coordinates? I love history and camping and would love to to do the same me and my two little girls. Great video!

  • @DocWrangler
    @DocWrangler Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Loved seeing the little guy, thanks for taking us along on the adventure!

  • @OutsideHuman

    @OutsideHuman

    8 ай бұрын

    I dunno, kinda thought the same, but then the video I watched before this was of a man who just had his jaw reattached surgically from a bear attack. So I don’t think it would be worth bringing the kids.

  • @goldenratio5117

    @goldenratio5117

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@OutsideHumanmost likely a black bears which are more aggressive and not in the sierra nevadas. I'd be more worried about cougars and people, which has never stopped me from bringing my daughters.

  • @k9projectworks
    @k9projectworks Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! I'll can't wait to see the next part of this series! keep up the good work.

  • @RhinoOffroad

    @RhinoOffroad

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the support!

  • @dychui
    @dychui11 ай бұрын

    Great video and very thoughtful filmmaking ! Very happy to subscribe, especially as a new father and former adventurer seeing the way you go out in nature with your son is so refreshing :)

  • @RhinoOffroad

    @RhinoOffroad

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it 🤙

  • @Owl566
    @Owl566 Жыл бұрын

    I remember my first father-son camping trip. My oldest boy was 3 at the time and we went out into south western Queensland here in Australia and had a fantastic time fishing and exploring old car wrecks and playing in the mud - my son took the worms after the first cast and insisted on carrying them for the rest of the day - no more fishing after that! Since then I have been camping probably 40-50 times with both my sons - now 11 and 9. All over, remote, island, beach. My wife comes along about a 3rd of the time too. It is so fantastic - so good for their spirit and our bonds. Keep it up! Boys NEED their fathers and the NEED to do dangerous things safely to grow into good strong men 👍🏻 🇦🇺

  • @RhinoOffroad

    @RhinoOffroad

    Жыл бұрын

    100% agree. I think the wilderness teaches a ton of lessons that you simply can't learn just sitting in class. Appreciate you reaching out 🤙

  • @Owl566

    @Owl566

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RhinoOffroad you’re absolutely right! Cheers mate 👍🏻

  • @flyfisher530
    @flyfisher530 Жыл бұрын

    I think you are close Kevin, those small mounds might have been tailings from exploratory pits. Great video!

  • @spencerjackson8731
    @spencerjackson8731 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video quality

  • @RhinoOffroad

    @RhinoOffroad

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks I appreciate it!

  • @altDuck1
    @altDuck1 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder if there was a light rail nearby that was used to transport tailings out of the mine. I am enjoying the storytelling.

  • @codyj363
    @codyj363 Жыл бұрын

    I think 6 men trying to protect a mine could stack a ton of rock in a hurry 👀👀 I think you are on to something.

  • @prairiepetresort1698
    @prairiepetresort16986 ай бұрын

    What tunes are you boys listening too ? New subscriber , enjoyed your video

  • @RhinoOffroad

    @RhinoOffroad

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you, appreciate it! Probably country

  • @tommybokelman5565
    @tommybokelman5565 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool video and story at 3:34 to 3:37 what is on top of the tree on the left?

  • @greedygringoprospecting6941
    @greedygringoprospecting6941 Жыл бұрын

    should have gotten the coordinates and type them in on the mini inreach. make sure the waas is enabled.

  • @Venture2Roam
    @Venture2Roam Жыл бұрын

    Love it. What a great mystery/adventure with your son!!

  • @RhinoOffroad

    @RhinoOffroad

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother! It was a blast

  • @ccwstraightshooter9761
    @ccwstraightshooter9761 Жыл бұрын

    Do you live in California?

  • @mattanderson5098
    @mattanderson5098 Жыл бұрын

    Man, don't leave your Son like that. If you've spent any time in that area you should know the cats are thick there.

  • @RhinoOffroad

    @RhinoOffroad

    Жыл бұрын

    He was never more than 50 feet away from me. Not worried about it.