Abandoned Gold Mine On The Mountain Side (Stealth Camping) Explore # 106

The Story Of The Incredible Abandoned Gold Mine On The Mountain Side. Explore # 106
B.C Canada

This was my first stealth camping experience. Getting here was extremely challenging. After meeting up with my exploring friends from B.C. (Josh, Nikki and Lucas) We started the explore by 4x4ing to our parking spot. Once there we hiked up the mountain for about 1 hour. Once at the entrance of Mascot Mine we had to now walk down hundreds of stairs.

The Mascot Gold Mine was in operation from 1936 to 1949. 7.1 tones of gold was extracted from the mascot mine. That is over 400 million dollars in today's market.
130 men worked the Mascot Gold Mine. Each man made approx $4.75 per day. Many of the men actually lived and passed away at the mine site.
After shutting down in 1949 the site was abandoned for many years after. In the 1990s, the insurers for the mascot mine property was concerned that visitors to the site could lodge liability claims for personal injuries. They wanted the mascot mine to be burnt down. This plan did not go through thankfully. In 1995 the Upper Similkameen Indian band re-roofed several buildings to help preserve them. The province then bought the mine site for $740,000. They also fixed and stabilized the structures over the following years. In 2003 the province provided $300,000 to retrofit the site for tourism. The wooden structures included former dormitories, a cookhouse and machine sheds. In 2004 the mascot mine site opened for tours. It later closed for tours in 2017. The buildings clearly needed more repairs and attention for the structures to last. In 2021 The province gave a grant of $800,000 and they plan to reopen for tours in 2023 after many repairs and upgrades have been completed.

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Nikki - Youtube: @DameUntamed

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[canadiandeplorable]

It was a completely different world back then to built a town on the side of a mountain. I'm really glad they didn't destroy that history.

[lenoraeaton]

My Ancestors in the late 1800's early1900's mind silver. This is cool Brent! Thanks!🌟👍☺

[SkuruWolf]

I live about 30 minutes from here, and touring the mines was a common grade school field trip. Super cool to see it modern day!

[rippinnwrenchin]

To think about the vast amount of planning and work just to make this place exist in 1930s. It’s incredible. Thanks for the great explore once again

[Abbittibbi]

Ah! Thank you so much for going there and recording it, very appreciated.

[lynnb-TruckCastreauJr]

22:25 the photo of the "honey box" made me laugh out loud because it has nothing to do with actual honey. On level ground they had a "honey wagon, " which was used to transport your sewage to a disposal location. 🤣
49:47 that appears to be shaker tables. The ore would be poured into them, then the vibrators set into motion, and it would filter out the smaller bits.

Thanks so much for taking me on this absolutely incredible explore I never got to do myself. Many years ago, while driving through Hedley, I noticed those buildings way up on the mountain. I very much wanted to explore, but it was mid-winter and I was travelling alone, so I couldn't go up. The mine remained very much on my mind, but I never had the opportunity to return. Now I'm old and disabled, and physically unable to make that climb. Now, through your eyes, I finally got to see the place. Many, many thanks. 🥰

[kathy]

Very well done Brent. This was amazing!!! The scenery was just beautiful. Congratulations 🎊 on 100, 000 Subscribers.

[tedsurtel]

Congratulations on your 100K. Imagine the back breaking work that went into the construction of that place, incredible. Thanks for sharing.

[dustyrusty]

Just imagine what all the materials used and the way they transported it to location and time to build this even the model of the buildings and mine was fascinating. Thanks Brent for the tour and congratulations on the 100, 000. I would like to see more of this of what it looks like in about 5 years or more.

[nickbakker]

What a spectacular tour Brent! You've outdone yourself with this one. The old buildings, the mine, the scenery... wow! Thanks my friend for taking us along! Spectacular!! This will get you headed in the direction of 250k subscribers!

[PXAbstraction]

What a place! This country of ours has some truly incredible spots.

Congrats on 100K Brent! Well earned sir!

[bsage]

Could not have asked for a better explore of this old mine, buildings and surroundings. Just amazing to think that these structures are still standing, and those steps l👀ked like a work out for sure!! The vistas from every angle of the mountain are just stunning! The rats served their purpose in the mines and are still living there LOL. So glad you were able to see /experience it in person and took your time filming and recording with the drone to share with us. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for this once in a lifetime dream explore!! p.s. Congratulations on the 100k you earned everyone of your followers and I for one am grateful for your explores!⚒🐭💥 🔥

[alisonseronik]

So cool to see this. I remember being a little girl and seeing this site up in the hills. Back in the sixties there were a lot more buildings standing. I live an hour and a half from this town..

[ELMS]

You’re really upping your game, Brent. This is next level stuff. Thanks for doing this…some of us are senior citizens who would never be able to make this trip. Congratulations on reaching 100 subscribers. Make sure you show us the plaque!

[trishcook]

Love the video. What incredible buildings. It boggles the mind thinking of all those buildings and the people brave enough to tackle the mountain and those that had the vision to make it happen. Awesome explore. Thank you and congratulations.

[customscreenprinting]

Abandoned Urbex Canada thanks Brent for sharing this video with me i really enjoyed it about this video about The Incredible Abandoned Gold Mine On The Mountain Side. Explore # 106 and thanks and God Bless.

[pamelasinclair-karney]

Beautiful scenery, Congratulations on your 100 subscribers, thank you for sharing

[freidastevens]

That's so Awesome Brent! Congratulations 🙂

[carolsangrett]

What a great explore...what a way to celebrate 100k..thanks Brent for keeping history alive

[carolb]

omg Brent! Thank you so much for taking us all here! It was worth it for the views alone but seeing all the rest...just amazing!