Once we got into camp and setup, there was time to do some exploring before
dark. The nearby ruins
of the Lippincott mine was one such area to explore. I would not recommend going
into the mines, they are very dangerous and unstable, and have many deep pits. Most of the entrances
have been sealed with heavy Steel nets. But I'm always fascinated by their
construction and the life style of the old miners, and the ruins make for some
great photographs.
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View from one of the Lippincott mine entrances |
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The upper access road to some of the entrances to the mine |
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Ladders leading from one level to the next |
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Bottomless pits are all over the mine |
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Lots of interesting rock inside |
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Guess the miners liked to drink.. the remains of cases of whiskey |
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You never know what you will find inside - this is the remains of a case of blasting caps |
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Wood support beams holding up unsteady sections of the mine |
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An old pair of boots, still haning in the mine. |
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