Ep.18 THE BIG DIG Project - REVEALED

EPISODE 18: We finally reveal the "secret project" we have been working on. The intentional Re-Opening of a large buried mine! This will get the backstory out of the way early, so you know the details before the future episode later this summer when we explore this mine. A non-member of our group, who helped us dig on one of the days we were recording, has been blurred out by request. (MORE INFO BELOW)

SPECIAL NOTE: This is not simply clearing a portal that has collapsed, or making an existing opening easier to enter. This is the (potentially illegal) re-opening of a long prior sealed mine, previously considered benign and low-hazard by the provincial government. Previous inspections of this site record this location as low hazard and easy escape potential. There is no question this activity changes the levels "for worse" as far as they would be concerned. Regardless of the extremely remote location, we do realize the dangers of these activities, and will be taking measures to eventually re-close the opening when we are done with the site. At least to the point that only specific & determined explorers would have to willingly make the effort to travel here and enter. It won't be a spot anybody stumbles upon or into, after we are done.

Abandoned Mine Hunting is somewhat of a cross between the hobby of urban exploration, caving (spelunking), and history enthusiast. If this is your kind of thing, be sure to subscribe so you will always be informed of each new episode.

IF YOU KNOW OF AN ABANDONED MINE IN ATLANTIC CANADA, we'd love to hear from you. Send a private message. We may just come and do an explore and episode featuring your site !

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SPECIAL NOTE: While this type of exploration is almost always kilometers back in deep forest, it cannot always be guaranteed that the land we are hiking is public (Crown). These forgotten old mines/claims are almost always over 100 years old. It is also common that most mine workings have some kind of natural cave-in covering their mouth, after nearly a century of erosion. So some explores may involve preparation of clearing that cave-in, and/or dealing with letting spring water (flooding) out of the adits. These facts, along with the inherent danger of abandoned mines, force us to remain anonymous. We are responsible for our own risks & actions (not yours), but be clear we are not promoting this activity. Only showing you what we do. As with any typical Urban Exploration type channel, our faces and commentary will always be masked. If you are seeing an Episode, it means we are already month(s) finished with that site and never going back. The delay is intentional, as nothing shown here will be in realtime.

It cannot be stressed enough - abandoned mines or mine sites can pose a ton of lethal threats. *We are not kids looking for kicks* Keep in mind that our group is made up of responsible adults, each with specific skills, and cross-Canada experience with over 75+ mine walks. Most 10 times larger and deeper than will ever be found in Nova Scotia! Specific research is always done beforehand. Required equipment and backups are a must. While it is indeed possible to safely explore an abandoned mine, DO NOT ENTER A MINE without being experienced, or going with an experienced explorer. If you don't know what you're doing, STAY OUT STAY ALIVE is the best policy.

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[npa]

I have Minegasome just watching this! Good luck with part 2 can't weight.

[BritishColumbiaGhostMines]

Good luck with the project. Im looking forward to seeing the end result. Im hoping one of your members is willing to make the same effort on our yearly explore in BC this year lol!!!

[joeg]

Hi Abandoned Mine Exploration Nova Scotia,

It's funny that I came across this video because I just completed this same project about 2 weeks ago! It looks like you are at the same point I was at when a decision had to be made... There is still about 3 feet of standing water in the mine and the level of the dirt out in front means that there is an impractical amount of digging to be done to drain it. Solution: make a siphoned. I used 3 inch pipe and drained about 200 feet of tunnel in 4 hours. It looks like there is enough of a slope off the dump in front of the adit to make it work. If your mine is rather extensive you can just set it up and come back in a couple days. It was REALLY cool being the first one in that adit in over 100 years you will not be disappointed!

Thanks,

Joe

[dst]

That looks amazing. Can't wait until you guys go inside!

[fuzzwack]

HA, HA, ..Somebody down stream is saying, Were the fuck is all this water coming from!!

[Porty]

Awesome!!!! I have to say that we've considered doing similar in New Mexico.

[charljoubert]

Can't wait, Would love to do Mine exploring here in South Africa, but almost all of them are extremely deep shafts.

[Porty]

The fact that air is blowing out is encouraging. It also means that a ventilation opening higher up in the mine is fairly wide-open, to get the natural thermal-powered ventilation these old mines used running. Because the water was not stagnant, I believe that the mine should be safe from a gas standpoint.

[docmccoy]

Rock on brothers. This is exciting. To be the first in that mine since god knows when would be something. Keep up the good work and as always be safe guys.

[beaker]

shit hot love this stuff good luck i wish i was local to you i, d love to join the team used to cave and been down south crofty mine in cornwall uk it's massive you should come do that for sure :)

[dajhrm]

if you can get down to the water level you can let gravity and the water flow with a pick to help clear the debris fairly quickly, a controlled flood in a sort, just cut a v wedge a foot deep into the water in the middle and it will happen

[Latsaaben]

This is awesome! I enjoy your videos! Please upload a new episode very very very soon! :D

[imajeenyus]

Oh boy, this is going to be FANTASTIC! Can't wait ;-) Be safe in there.

Who, generally, keeps a record of mines/claims/maps? Does the GSC have a department for this or something?

[spacecowboyk]

Very cool, very edgy idea. Looks like a lot of freakin' water!

[dajhrm]

put a pail of tannerite in there, voila tons cleared, can you get a small tractor in there?

[turokk]

Awesome, I can't wait to see this mine. Great work guys!!! Love the hard work you put into it and love the passion behind what you guys do!!.

[lorigagnon]

Very exciting indeed! Thank you for sharing and stay safe!

[Fundy]

Awesome, can't wait to see inside!

[BobSmith-oehf]

Love the videos! You convinced me to sub! You've got me on pins and needles.