Lost Treasure In A Gold Mine

Join Jason on a captivating journey as he ventures into the heart of the legendary Silvertip Gold Mine, nestled within the historic Mt. Baker Mining District. Dating back to 1896 and operated until the 1960s, the Silvertip Mine boasts a storied past, enriched with tales of gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc discoveries.

In this compelling video, Jason embarks on a quest to locate the elusive lost mine, guiding viewers through the extensive underground workings while sharing intriguing insights and discoveries. Witness firsthand as Jason explores the remnants of the lost mill building and the weathered mill site, offering a glimpse into the bygone era of mining history.

Amidst the majestic wilderness, Jason immerses us in the awe-inspiring beauty of towering giants—the mighty Douglas fir, Western red cedar, and Western hemlock—providing a breathtaking backdrop to his explorations.

Delving deeper into the past, Jason uncovers hidden cabin sites near the mine, unveiling a trove of remarkable relics and artifacts dating back over a century. Marvel at these historical treasures, preserved amidst the rugged landscape.

Back at the rock lab, Jason meticulously cuts and slabs the discovered samples, transforming them into exquisite specimens that tell the story of the Silvertip Mine's rich mineral wealth. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of history—explore Jason's eBay listings to acquire these unique geological treasures!

Subscribe to our channel for more captivating adventures, where history and exploration converge in the pursuit of lost mines and hidden treasures. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the Silvertip Gold Mine and beyond!

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Keywords: Silvertip Gold Mine, Mt. Baker Mining District, Historical Mining Site, Prospecting Adventures, Lost Mine Exploration, Mining History, Geological Treasures, Rock Specimens, eBay Listings.

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[laughingachilles]

21:00 - To answer your question. I absolutely love videos like this!

I know in todays age a lot of people don't have the attention span for this sort of thing, but there are some of us who still appreciate both the information and your style of presentation. We don't all need jump cuts, loud music and other such gimmicks to keep us engaged. Just provide good information and we're happy :)

[warpony]

I think it's a good thing to preserve history and not let it rot away.

[express]

It's the most effective lecture anyone could ever attend.

[dondavis]

Jason: One of your best ever videos, taking us up the hill, into a portal, deep into a mine and back out again, and finally back down the hill. And at NO point did it ever get boring or even slow! Nicely done!

[trevorwhat]

This exploration video is just too good. Kind of a gold standard of interesting stuff: Avalanche chutes, surprise ledge sites, switchbacks, butt log measurements, listwanite, pileated woodpecker (probably), repeated nods to miners who came before, and much more. Personally, it’s the type of content I think about again and again. Big thanks for putting it together.

[prorataxns]

Thanks for this amazing content from Canada.

[joseph.d]

Thanks! Please more of these. I wish I would have had interesting teachers like you!

[jamisondonald]

I really enjoy this series. Thank you for talking to yourself all day for our benefit

[waynelacroix]

I was a log scaler back in the 80s in the northeast and I am in awe at the trees in the northwest!! I lived in western Washington back in the 90s working in the sawmills and I appreciate seeing those beautiful spruce and cedar trees!

[dwightvoeks]

The amount of hard rock mining that took place in Washington is stunning. There used to be a rail line from Everett to Monte Cristo and like you discussed avalanches, rock slides and raging winter rivers and flooding put a damper on things. There's still a lot of ore in them thar hills. You can only access it 4 months out of the year. That cabin pad was an awesome find. I probably would have taken that door door and ornamental piece. You're probably the first to see it in 50 to 70 years. Imagine how it would have looked 130 years ago with none of those trees there.

[wessattelberg]

Love the content. The views alone are worth it. The best part for me (a retired Earth Science teacher with a geology background) are the geologic explanations and old mining history.

[EddieCarpenter-mubm]

Jason, Please continue your most informative explanation of the lost art of gold mining and prospecting. You make me want to strike out and find some shiney
! However, my age tells me every day to just watch and dream. And you are a breath of fresh air.
With all the miners on YouTube, only a handful have your knowledge and zeal to take time to be the catalyst telling the story of the "shiney." Stay true to your profession!🙏

[MoePoe]

I really like these exploratory trek videos. Jason has a lot of knowledge of the PNW geography and his mine scene analysis is interesting and fun to watch.

Jason's forestry skills are quite impressive, I really enjoyed his logging for the cedar planks for the recording studio at Cerro Gordo.

I live in Western Washington and have backpacked old growth forested areas. The size and spectacle of old growth trees is an impressively awesome experience. I have about a dozen old growth cedar stumps on my property.

I have an acquaintance that has backpacked most of the peaks of the Granite Falls/Darrington mountain loop road. He's witness many very remote placer gold miners with portable bank boxes.

[mikep]

Jason, yes definitely do continue with your outdoor exploration. I really appreciate your take on the history of mining.

[lorenwilson]

The understatement of the year, "Not too bad of a view." Great scenery and geology.

[arduinoversusevil]

This is a great ride along! Thanks Jason!

[Silligoose]

Incredible video!! Very, very enjoyable. You've outdone yourself. Thank you so much for all your time, effort and work putting this one together. OUTSTANDING!!

[JoeyJoJoJr]

Honestly, I don't think anyone should care if you take what most consider "junk" or 'trash' to put on a display. My dad would take me to many abandoned mines in Eastern Oregon, and he always took a souvenir. As you said, most of these mines aren't even documented or on a map, and their history will literally be lost forever if nobody preserved it. Love the videos, got my dad hooked on your channel as well!

[banana]

This is super cool. Thanks for increasing awareness of an industry that we seem to be losing sight of. Motivating for me to explore more when I am in Colorado.

[ericspnw]

These are some of my favorite kind of videos.
It's like hiking it with you. I appreciate you taking the time to explain it. As far as the knocking goes. I have been deep in the Selkirk, Cascade, and parcels. There's definitely no end of strange things. Just don't let it rob you of what you love. Just keep filming and sharing all your adventures.