Abandoned Mines Nova Scotia's video: Ep 18 THE BIG DIG Project - REVEALED

EPISODE 18: We finally reveal the "secret project" we have been working on. The intentional Re-Opening of a large buried mine! This will get the backstory out of the way early, so you know the details before the future episode later this summer when we explore this mine. A non-member of our group, who helped us dig on one of the days we were recording, has been blurred out by request. (MORE INFO BELOW) SPECIAL NOTE: This is not simply clearing a portal that has collapsed, or making an existing opening easier to enter. This is the (potentially illegal) re-opening of a long prior sealed mine, previously considered benign and low-hazard by the provincial government. Previous inspections of this site record this location as low hazard and easy escape potential. There is no question this activity changes the levels "for worse" as far as they would be concerned. Regardless of the extremely remote location, we do realize the dangers of these activities, and will be taking measures to eventually re-close the opening when we are done with the site. At least to the point that only specific & determined explorers would have to willingly make the effort to travel here and enter. It won't be a spot anybody stumbles upon or into, after we are done. Abandoned Mine Hunting is somewhat of a cross between the hobby of urban exploration, caving (spelunking), and history enthusiast. If this is your kind of thing, be sure to subscribe so you will always be informed of each new episode. IF YOU KNOW OF AN ABANDONED MINE IN ATLANTIC CANADA, we'd love to hear from you. Send a private message. We may just come and do an explore and episode featuring your site ! ** BEST VIEWED using the YouTube app on a full size SmartTV ** SPECIAL NOTE: While this type of exploration is almost always kilometers back in deep forest, it cannot always be guaranteed that the land we are hiking is public (Crown). These forgotten old mines/claims are almost always over 100 years old. It is also common that most mine workings have some kind of natural cave-in covering their mouth, after nearly a century of erosion. So some explores may involve preparation of clearing that cave-in, and/or dealing with letting spring water (flooding) out of the adits. These facts, along with the inherent danger of abandoned mines, force us to remain anonymous. We are responsible for our own risks & actions (not yours), but be clear we are not promoting this activity. Only showing you what we do. As with any typical Urban Exploration type channel, our faces and commentary will always be masked. If you are seeing an Episode, it means we are already month(s) finished with that site and never going back. The delay is intentional, as nothing shown here will be in realtime. It cannot be stressed enough - abandoned mines or mine sites can pose a ton of lethal threats. *We are not kids looking for kicks* Keep in mind that our group is made up of responsible adults, each with specific skills, and cross-Canada experience with over 75+ mine walks. Most 10 times larger and deeper than will ever be found in Nova Scotia! Specific research is always done beforehand. Required equipment and backups are a must. While it is indeed possible to safely explore an abandoned mine, DO NOT ENTER A MINE without being experienced, or going with an experienced explorer. If you don't know what you're doing, STAY OUT STAY ALIVE is the best policy.