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| This view shows the Jeep trail coming up to the mine. One of the wooden tram towers is in the center of the image |
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| Wooden aerial tram tower |
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| Most buildings surrounding the mine have succumbed to the heavy snows |
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| Roof has slid into the walking path when the walls collapsed |
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| This buildings is still intact, but the walls are giving way to side loads |
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| A golden marmot kept me company on my hike |
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| Path to what I believe was the tram house for the mine |
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| Remains of a structure,likely the tram house |
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| Beautiful views |
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| The mne opening was blocked by snow and a gate is across the opening |
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| About as far as you can you with a small vehicle |
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| On the switchbacks heading down hill |
I wonder when this mine was active? It looks interesting (and dangerous). I know so little about this industry. What were they mining here?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Strange to see snow in July.
ReplyDeleteWhere is your big Jeep car? Do you still have it?
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