Yellow Cat in the snow

[IntrepidXJ]

Yesterday I headed out and met up with Derek and his friend Jay in a TJ at Crescent Junction. Our destination was the Yellow Cat area north of Arches National Park to explore some old mines. This is an area I have wanted to explore for a while, and I was not disappointed. However, I think I will need to head back after the snow melts off, since it was difficult for us to keep track of where the trails went, and we spent a lot of time hiking ahead to figure out where we were ;) We did end up finding a few mines, plus we got to play in the snow! Here's some pics!

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Lucky Strike Mine

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[IntrepidXJ]

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[IntrepidXJ]

Derek in the mine
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Derek's 'engine with a view'
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[Deathcricket]

WOW!!!! Those are great pics man. Looks like you had a fun trip. I've been itching to go in some mines but all the ones around here in STG are gated up. Thanks for sharing.

[offpiste]

great report! Looks like a ton of fun!

[Hatchcanyon]

Great pictures! :2thumbs:

Is it safe to enter the mine? How about Radon?

[IntrepidXJ]

Is it safe to enter the mine? How about Radon?

...there's always that possibility

[fourtycal]

Ahh looks like a fun trip. I love old mining roads :2thumbs:

[JP]

Amazing on what they used for shoring...

[IntrepidXJ]

A few HDR photos of a yellow truck cab at the Lucky Strike Mine

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[JP]

:2thumbs:

[Hatchcanyon]

I always thought, Lucky Strike Mine is located in the San Rafael Swell?

Is there another one at Yellow Cat?

[IntrepidXJ]

I always thought, Lucky Strike Mine is located in the San Rafael Swell?

Is there another one at Yellow Cat?

yes, there is one in the Swell, too....I was at that one last April.

[Hatchcanyon]

I always thought, Lucky Strike Mine is located in the San Rafael Swell?

Is there another one at Yellow Cat?

yes, there is one in the Swell, too....I was at that one last April.

Thanks!

Mindat.org lists the one in the Swell only.

[accadacca]

Sweet report man. Thanks. :popcorn:

[IntrepidXJ]

Look up the Parco Mine.....that was it's old name. There was a sign near the mine about how the claims in the area were purchased in 2008 by someone from Grand Junction.....and it appears he renamed them the Lucky Strike




I always thought, Lucky Strike Mine is located in the San Rafael Swell?

Is there another one at Yellow Cat?

yes, there is one in the Swell, too....I was at that one last April.

Thanks!

Mindat.org lists the one in the Swell only.

[fouristhenewone]

nice shots, looks like a fun trip man....

[Hatchcanyon]

[quote="IntrepidXJ"]Look up the Parco Mine.....that was it's old name. There was a sign near the mine about how the claims in the area were purchased in 2008 by someone from Grand Junction.....and it appears he renamed them the Lucky Strike

Thank you for the information!

[psl53]

Randy, do either vehicles have locked differentials? I have a lunch box locker in my TJ's front diff and it's scary to drive in icy/snowy conditions. It pretty much sits in the garage all winter, how did you do in the snow.
Peter

[IntrepidXJ]

Randy, do either vehicles have locked differentials? I have a lunch box locker in my TJ's front diff and it's scary to drive in icy/snowy conditions. It pretty much sits in the garage all winter, how did you do in the snow.
Peter

My Jeep is locked front and rear....and I'm assuning the TJ is, too (I'm not sure on his build). I've never had any issues driving in snow and ice....and my XJ is my daily driver, too

[JP]

Peter, I did want to tread all over Intrepid's posts, so I started a new one for your mods and stuff :haha:

:nod: http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15669

[greyhair biker]

WOw- one picture showed they actually got a roof bolter in there and put up PANS to hold up the back....must have used a jackleg to do it 'cause a regular bolter- even an old JOY bolter would have been too wide to fit the opening..............yeah, I'm still an old roof bolter operator at heart :haha:
oh, and someone should put up a set of cribs to hold up that open ground :mrgreen:

[JP]

and someone should put up a set of cribs to hold up that open ground :mrgreen:
What :ne_nau: What is there is insufficient :haha:

[PolarXJ]

Nice write up