Mine Hunting in the Mojave Desert, Ca.
#41
Originally Posted by Compass Creek
Scott sounds like it was a good trip and the area is fairly close to the "good" mines i mentioned earlier. Hopefully I can the Sept. trip!
Dennis
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Last edited by Scottz; 09-01-2005 at 07:18 PM.
#42
Originally Posted by Tacoclimber
I second and third the safety comments... I was in no way implying that I'd "throw a rope down a shaft and banzai down it"...but there is something very cool about going down in there. You just have to follow your instincts...if it doesn't feel right, don't do it. There is a lot of danger, but you can minimize it by taking the extra precautions.
#43
Originally Posted by dlbrunner
I don't mind a little craziness, but I get claustiphobic(?) and my pops said he had nightmares about me being buried, I just stay out now. I'll handle all the stuff topside!
#44
Originally Posted by GodwinAustin
Scott you need to setup a website that chronicles these trips...kind of something like BajaTaco has.
#46
Originally Posted by ErikJeanna
I'm down for sometime in November!!! I can also get you a disk of Dreamweaver/Fireworks if you'd like... for archiving purposes of course!
#47
Vulcan Mine
The Vulcan Mine was also a large area. The tunnel mine had a Large living type room with shag carpet. A few big Black Widows guarded the entrance but once you got pass them there was no sign of life. This mine went in about 100 feet then split off, one of the tunnels had a cave-in so we didn't go much further in. This mine was also very wet with moisture which made me think it wasn't a good idea to stay in for very long. This is another one we'll come back to with more time to explore' appearently there is a large pond or small lake just above it and a couple more tunnel mines.
Last edited by Scottz; 09-06-2005 at 11:30 AM.
#48
Okay, This weekend we will be headed to south Mojave to the Dale District. After some of the mine hunting crew came on here and read the posting by CampusCreek about this area we decided to head there and it seems closer to us, so less gas to be consumed. Where headed out Friday nite if any of you want to join us. Just let me know with a Private Message and I get you the info. Scott
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Roughly about 175 miles, ErikJeanna.
Scott have you picked a spot to camp yet? I'll check with work tomorrow and see if I can make it. There is plenty to see out there, thats for sure!
Dennis
Scott have you picked a spot to camp yet? I'll check with work tomorrow and see if I can make it. There is plenty to see out there, thats for sure!
Dennis
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I might be able to meet you on Sat morning... but a night with me away while caring for a newborn is just plain cruel and unusual punishment for my wife. So I would have to leave bright and early come morning. What are the dates for this trip? Anything concrete yet?
#53
Originally Posted by Compass Creek
Roughly about 175 miles, ErikJeanna.
Scott have you picked a spot to camp yet? I'll check with work tomorrow and see if I can make it. There is plenty to see out there, thats for sure!
Dennis
Scott have you picked a spot to camp yet? I'll check with work tomorrow and see if I can make it. There is plenty to see out there, thats for sure!
Dennis
#54
Originally Posted by ErikJeanna
I might be able to meet you on Sat morning... but a night with me away while caring for a newborn is just plain cruel and unusual punishment for my wife. So I would have to leave bright and early come morning. What are the dates for this trip? Anything concrete yet?
Coloumbia Mine trip will be Sept. 23rd
#56
Originally Posted by Compass Creek
I be there early Saturday for the day. I emailed you cords for a camp spot.
Dennis
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Good run today!
Here are a few pictures from todays exploring. http://community.webshots.com/album/447882685HqOJNQ
Checked out a few good mines and did some serious wheeling!
Dennis
Checked out a few good mines and did some serious wheeling!
Dennis
#59
Originally Posted by ErikJeanna
SCOTTZ - where did you get your front bumper and how much was it?
#60
Dale District
This area has alot of History, The 49'ers came from this area and the area had alot of hay day's. We did alot of wheelin, and the roads are washed out so lots of ground clearance is needed, and it's a good idea to add more time for exploring. Most of these mines operated until the 1940's and are largly pit mines.