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 Apr 20 2012, 06:59 PM
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I took my ex-girlfriend here today for her birthday and had a FUN day.
The tour was only $15 and they let you pan their stream for the rest of the day included. I hope to do Argo Mine next. Here are some pics from the Phoenix.    Some old "widow-makers"  I tried to escape through another shaft with this wheelbarrow full of goodness but this is as far as I got, I need a map of this mine......  
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Mar 8 2014, 02:47 PM
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Observer Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 4-March 14 From: Colorado Springs, CO Member No.: 116,909 |
Hi everyone!
I'm brand spanking new here and figured I'd place the inevitable first post.  While randomly browsing the forum, I noticed that this thread mentioned the Argo gold mine tour. Since I've passed by this location multiple times on the way to the mountains for snowboarding, I was thoroughly interested in visiting it. I'm glad everyone provided their input about how the mines are now off limits. Because they are, I can say that I'm not as interested in checking them out now. With all of that being said, has anyone checked out the tours in Cripple Creek? My wife and I went gambling there in December and saw all the tours associated with the mines, which definitely struck our curiosity. Any sort of information would be greatly appreciated. -------------------- A newbie in rock-hounding and prospecting.
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Mar 10 2014, 07:04 AM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915 |
QUOTE (Shane @ Mar 8 2014, 03:47 PM)  Hi everyone! I'm brand spanking new here and figured I'd place the inevitable first post. While randomly browsing the forum, I noticed that this thread mentioned the Argo gold mine tour. Since I've passed by this location multiple times on the way to the mountains for snowboarding, I was thoroughly interested in visiting it. I'm glad everyone provided their input about how the mines are now off limits. Because they are, I can say that I'm not as interested in checking them out now. With all of that being said, has anyone checked out the tours in Cripple Creek? My wife and I went gambling there in December and saw all the tours associated with the mines, which definitely struck our curiosity. Any sort of information would be greatly appreciated. Welcome! I've heard the Molly Katherine is a good tour; just haven't managed to find time to stop yet (in too big a hurry to "contribute to the local economy lol) -------------------- Find Colorado Prospector on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170314493176558
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swizz The Phoenix Mine Tour Apr 20 2012, 06:59 PM
swizz Ye olde shaker table
This is a very rich vein
... Apr 20 2012, 07:00 PM ASTROBLEME swizz,
Great pics! Those close-up views of t... Apr 20 2012, 11:01 PM Mrs.CP You took some great pictures Swizz! It's a... Apr 21 2012, 09:26 PM
swizz QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Apr 21 2012, 09:26 PM) Th... Apr 22 2012, 06:29 AM
swizz QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Apr 21 2012, 09:26 PM) Gl... Apr 22 2012, 06:48 AM dbx QUOTE (swizz @ Apr 22 2012, 05:48 AM) Def... Feb 25 2014, 01:09 PM Mrs.CP I love the fat chipmunks there! They even have... Apr 22 2012, 08:57 AM swizz They are the fattest Chipmunks EVER! Apr 22 2012, 01:14 PM amorton did that headlamp work out for you? Apr 22 2012, 11:27 PM swizz QUOTE (amorton @ Apr 22 2012, 11:27 PM) d... Apr 23 2012, 06:24 AM Coalbunny I like the looks of the complex sulphides I see in... May 7 2012, 12:27 AM swizz QUOTE (Coalbunny @ May 7 2012, 12:27 AM) ... May 7 2012, 06:26 AM swizz Man, now you got me wanting to go on another mine ... Feb 25 2014, 02:49 PM Crusty QUOTE (swizz @ Feb 25 2014, 01:49 PM) Man... Feb 25 2014, 10:04 PM russau i went on that tour back during the RMMR days. the... Feb 26 2014, 06:24 AM Crusty My wife went on a tour of the Cresson MIne in Vict... Feb 26 2014, 11:35 AM fenixsmom Hey, if anyone does go on the Argo Mine tour hit m... Feb 26 2014, 04:23 PM dbx QUOTE (fenixsmom @ Feb 26 2014, 03:23 PM)... Feb 26 2014, 10:06 PM fenixsmom Weak!!! Never mind. I don't want t... Feb 26 2014, 10:21 PM Mrs.CP QUOTE (fenixsmom @ Feb 26 2014, 09:21 PM)... Feb 28 2014, 08:56 AM dbx QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Feb 28 2014, 07:56 AM) I ... Feb 28 2014, 11:35 AM russau During that RMMR rally i had brought my Proline 2 ... Mar 1 2014, 06:21 AM leonard I worked with the Phoenix mine owner. Al Mosch, in... Mar 2 2014, 04:11 PM fenixsmom Wow! That's an impressive assignment! ... Mar 2 2014, 04:40 PM leonard QUOTE (fenixsmom @ Mar 2 2014, 03:40 PM) ... Mar 4 2014, 10:17 AM RhodoRose Hello Leonard,
Glad to meet another space engineer... Mar 2 2014, 10:46 PM fenixsmom Wow, I can't believe I'm in a club full of... Mar 2 2014, 10:52 PM RhodoRose You can just call me a "space cadet"... Mar 2 2014, 10:59 PM fenixsmom I've been accused of the same, just for differ... Mar 2 2014, 11:03 PM RhodoRose QUOTE (fenixsmom @ Mar 2 2014, 10:03 PM) ... Mar 4 2014, 11:31 PM fenixsmom QUOTE (RhodoRose @ Mar 4 2014, 10:31 PM) ... Mar 5 2014, 12:05 AM dbx Just noticed on Phoenix mine FaceBook - Al's w... Mar 5 2014, 10:44 PM goldchef heres some argo pics Mar 3 2014, 05:46 PM goldchef QUOTE (goldchef @ Mar 3 2014, 05:46 PM) h... Mar 3 2014, 05:50 PM fenixsmom Ahh that's cool!!!! My father ... Mar 4 2014, 01:00 PM leonard QUOTE (fenixsmom @ Mar 4 2014, 12:00 PM) ... Mar 4 2014, 04:21 PM fenixsmom Ahh, he worked there starting in the late 70s. Wel... Mar 4 2014, 04:32 PM leonard QUOTE (fenixsmom @ Mar 4 2014, 12:00 PM) ... Mar 4 2014, 04:39 PM fenixsmom As a proud member of CP I cannot wait until the ra... Mar 4 2014, 06:02 PM leonard QUOTE (Crusty @ Mar 10 2014, 06:04 AM) We... Mar 10 2014, 04:57 PM Shane Thanks for the info guys! The misses and I wi... Mar 12 2014, 12:14 PM |
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