Introduction to Mine Exploration

[Mike]

THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED!

Get a chance to get your hands dirty in a famous mine!

Mojave Underground is hosting an Introduction to Mine Exploration in the famous Ophir Hill Mine, Ophir, UT.

If you are new to mine exploration, or looking for a chance to meet new people inside one of the greatest mines in Utah, this trip will be exactly what you are looking for.

We will be providing a safety training course both outside the mine and within the mine to help educate explorers on how to properly explore mines.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Plan on meeting at 8AM at the mouth of Ophir Canyon - Coordinates to the meeting point are: 40°21'8.14"N 112°18'20.62"W
  
• Please brings your own safety gear! - This includes a helmet / hardhat, trustworth light source, extra batteries, and a backup light.
• Light lunch will be provided when exiting the mine. Please provide your own water and snacks for inside the mine.
• We plan on examining minerals inside the mine, including galena, copper, and dogtooth spars.
• We also plan on examining many mine structures within the mine, and will be discussing their use and functions.
• You must be 18 years of age or older in order to participate.

This is a trip you do not want to miss out on! Feel free to bring your friends and family and become part of the fastest growing community of mine explorers in the country!

RSVP NOW:
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Questions about the event? Feel free to send us an email at mojaveunderground@gmail.com

Donations are not required, but much appreciated! Help us cover food, gas, and guest costs by donating.

[Jake]

I would love to go but, I have a test that day at 8:00 am.

[ExpUt]

Drats. I'm heading out on a 4WD trip all that weekend down near Lake Powell. Have a great time and take plenty of pictures!

[Stuart]

Anything that provides good head protection will do, preferably OSHA or MSHA approved. From your posts and private conversations we have had so far, it looks like you may just want to go out and buy a good climbing helmet. They are lightweight, low profile, provide clips for a headlamp, and they are relatively cheap. Entry level climbing/spelunking helmets will run you about $60 bucks and will last you many years. I recommend the Camp Armors or Black Diamond half dome helmets for their price and comfort.

[iamsquat]

Hmm...I'm gunna be needing a ride for this and 2 of my friends as well....anyone got any extra room somewhere in their vehical?

[Mike]

If nobody has a vehicle available, technically I can legally shove ya'll into the back of my truck. Up to you. It would be long and cold, but doable.

[UnderUtah]

Mike - James

I am pretty sure I will be back in SLC for thr event, if nothing else comes thru I can pick-up any ride-less bodies.

Let me knw.

[tunnel rat]

Cant make the Ophir hill this weekend

I cant make the trip in the mine on Saturday, I have my son this weekend. But we might stop by and say hi.

[Stuart]

Sure, you aught to stop on by and say hi to everybody and meet some new people.