Exploring Abandoned Mines in a Jeep wrangler...

In this video, we tell you what we've learned about mining history in Silverton, Colorado. We explore a mine and show you some of the mines we've come across in the area including the Old Hundred Mine, Sarah Mine, Bagley Mine, and the Kendall Mountain Mine. We also answer the question, "What happened to mining in Silverton?"We'll tell you why mining declined due to economic and environmental reasons including the toxic waste spill at Gold King Mine. We'll also give you our thoughts on the Old Hundred Gold Mine tour to let you know if it is worth your time.

Video Contents:
00:00 Video Intro
01:01 Video Focus
01:34 Old Hundred Mine Overview
03:02 Panning for Gold
03:34 Riding Mining Carts
03:47 Mining Tools
07:32 Bell System and Lift
08:21 Dynamite
09:13 Heavy Equipment
10:57 Riding the Tram Out
11:30 Our Thoughts on the Old Hundred Mine Tour
13:25 What Happened to Mining in Silverton + Mines We Found in Silverton
14:23 Closing Thoughts

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