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    New Here

    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

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    welcome! Good to see more cali people on here. We have all the good mines anyhow :P

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    Welcome to the forum from up in Vegas!

    It sounds like you would enjoy getting a little "deeper" into mine exploring (if you will excuse the pun). Those are some nice photos that you posted up.

    My mine exploring buddy Bill (go_browns79 on this forum) just moved down to the LA area. You two might be able to hook up since I think he is looking for an exploring buddy down that way. He is experienced and safe, though not timid about heading underground. He does vertical exploring as well so he may be able to get you up to speed on those techniques and the required equipment if you are so interested.

    Bill and I are trying to plan a trip to the Barstow area later this month or next month. It might be a good opportunity for you to get your feet wet in underground exploring. Of course if you get up to Vegas, just let me know and we can try to get together for a quick explore. Lots to see up here.

    If you think you would like to start exploring, I would suggest that you get a couple of pieces of gear: helmet, good headlamp, good flashlight, gloves, and a backpack.

    Anyway, that's my 2 centavos worth....

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryan162 View Post
    welcome! Good to see more cali people on here. We have all the good mines anyhow
    Are you down in Cali? How come we haven't set up an MU Southern Chapter trip?

    Joanne
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    A warm Welcome from the Ogden Utah area. Those are some interesting pictures. Seems the Mojave desert is much kinder to structural survival than round where I live.
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    Very cool!! Welcome to the site!!!
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