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Hello everyone,
Can't believe I didn't find this forum sooner, after browsing around a few minutes, knew I had to bookmark, become a member, and dig into some good reading.
Names Kyle, live in Temecula, Ca, and grew up in and exploring the desert. Earliest memories being going into mines up in Big Bear with an Uncle, and ever since have been fascinated by the history, eeriness, and workings of mines. Ended up meeting a good friend, Scott, and throughout the years have seen some REALLY good stuff all over the Mojave desert.
My idea of mine exploration usually ends on the main adit though, never have been brave enough to repel, or step foot on a ladder, though I would like to change that sometime soon and with the right knowledge and equipment.
Couple old pictures, have MANY more at home, but this is what I had on my PB account.
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I'll have to dig up more pictures and maybe ask some questions, as I don't know the history and names to a lot of the places I've seen.
While I got your attention, last weekend spent New Years at a family friends property in Oro Grande, Ca. Just northwest of Victorville. While there, found a really awesome looking mine, as far as I know, called the "Branch Mine". Anyone have any information on it? All searches have come up empty.
Will have better pictures hopefully today, if it helps.
This picture was only about 20 feet in, most the people I was with didn't dare to go any further. Hince the "I'll stay right here and enjoy my beer" guy. lol
Can't believe I didn't find this forum sooner, after browsing around a few minutes, knew I had to bookmark, become a member, and dig into some good reading.
Names Kyle, live in Temecula, Ca, and grew up in and exploring the desert. Earliest memories being going into mines up in Big Bear with an Uncle, and ever since have been fascinated by the history, eeriness, and workings of mines. Ended up meeting a good friend, Scott, and throughout the years have seen some REALLY good stuff all over the Mojave desert.
My idea of mine exploration usually ends on the main adit though, never have been brave enough to repel, or step foot on a ladder, though I would like to change that sometime soon and with the right knowledge and equipment.
Couple old pictures, have MANY more at home, but this is what I had on my PB account.
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I'll have to dig up more pictures and maybe ask some questions, as I don't know the history and names to a lot of the places I've seen.
While I got your attention, last weekend spent New Years at a family friends property in Oro Grande, Ca. Just northwest of Victorville. While there, found a really awesome looking mine, as far as I know, called the "Branch Mine". Anyone have any information on it? All searches have come up empty.
Will have better pictures hopefully today, if it helps.
This picture was only about 20 feet in, most the people I was with didn't dare to go any further. Hince the "I'll stay right here and enjoy my beer" guy. lol
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