looking for mentor/guide, topic Options

[Mireton]

Hello everyone. My name is Michael and I'm new to the site and prospecting all together. I moved to Colorado over the summer and when I heard about prospecting, it's like something in me woke up. I knew that's what I wanted to do. So I began learning everything I could about it. But you can only learn so much from books and the internet, I need experience. So I am looking for someone who would maybe be willing to teach me the ropes. Sort of like an internship. Right now I'm not interested in money, just knowledge. I'm very serious about this and want to do it right. So if anyone needs a helper or just wouldn't mind teaching me a thing or two. Please let me know. :-)

[Mireton]

Ok. I know this will be a lot of trial and error at first. I'm just just to minimize that. The only things I'm at a stand still with is where I want to begin my search. I also have a claim question. Can I explore and dig on unclaimed land to see if it has promise before I pay to claim it?