Dredging and mining for precious gems on Mt. Antero

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Dredging and mining for precious gems on Mt. Antero | Mt. Antero Treasures S3:E3

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Never attempted before, The Cardwell mining team dredges a secluded pond for gemstones and precious metals on Mt. Antero, CO. Meanwhile, the north-face crew discovers some of the bluest, clearest aquamarine ever found on the mountain.
Mt. Antero Treasures | S3:E3
Directed by: Danny McPadden
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All Episodes:
Season 1:
Episode 1: • Searching for the mill...
Episode 2: • Battling permafrost to...
Episode 3: • Mining and trommeling ...
Episode 4: • Digging out a $200K aq...
Season 2:
Episode 1: • Starting a new aquamar...
Episode 2: • Aquamarine scattered a...
Episode 3: • Striking new aquamarin...
Episode 4: • Hitting the 100K carat...
Season 3:
Episode 1: • Aquamarine pockets all...
Episode 2: • Finding a RARE aquamar...
Episode 3: • Dredging and mining fo...
Episode 4: • Treasure hunter Scuba ...

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@moosespeak6140 2 жыл бұрын

If you've ever been down on luck in life and given a 2nd chance by people like this to be a man and provide for your kids I can tell u it brings tears of joy

@WowCoolHorse 2 жыл бұрын

People say youtube is better than TV a lot, but I mean it genuinely, the production value is so high here for such a small team. You've got all the greatness of a show you'd see on Discovery, but with all the dramatic (unneeded imo) chaff cut out. Each episode is short, yet packed full of content from start to end, the editing is so on point, I'm definitely learning from y'all. You've nailed the genuine personality that internet content achieves while also using the best qualities of reality shows, and I really cannot believe that y'all only have 53k subscribers, I genuinely hope this channel blows up soon, because more people need to see this!

@baneverything5580 2 жыл бұрын

And no mentally insulting woke joke communist commercials. I`m disgusted by TV.

@WowCoolHorse 2 жыл бұрын

@@baneverything5580 you should learn what communism is before you call a capitalist commercial communist lmao

@baneverything5580 2 жыл бұрын

@@WowCoolHorse You should learn about propaganda and the history of who owns the media.

@baneverything5580 2 жыл бұрын

@@WowCoolHorse But HEY, enjoy what your hero JOE has done to food, gas, and utility prices. Unlike you leftist hypocrites I actually AM self sufficient.

@WowCoolHorse 2 жыл бұрын

@@baneverything5580 yeah, about 5 megacompanies (hardly a communist concept, my dude)

@theelementair96 Жыл бұрын

Craig seems like an excellent dude. Says a lot when you care about your workers like he does.

@brandiblade6 2 жыл бұрын

My 12 year old son and I ran into Micheal up at the Blue Star camp on our hike part way up Antero yesterday. He was such a sweetheart...took lots of time to talk with us about mining and living up there, answered all of our questions, and showed us some of his beautiful finds. It was one of those moments that, as a parent, I'm so glad my son gets to experience the kindness of strangers. What a treat!

@buckwiild2101 2 жыл бұрын

Wish u guys uploaded more! Love u guys content n BEYOND top of line production and editing keep this up idk how yall aren't on discovery channel or sumthing similar!!

@chewy9725 2 жыл бұрын

The Caldwells and Justin Morrison were all on the Weather Channel Prospectors show.. Where Rockhounding and gem mining blew up about 5-6 years ago.. pretty sure they decided to do their own thing and have their own camera crew instead of the drama of MSM.. but yeah I wish there were definitely more than one episode a month!

@herokillerinc 2 жыл бұрын

You guys saying they should do more crack me up. You live here in Florida and you knew just how short the season up at the top of antara was you see that they're busting their ass to put out what they do

@cupcakejg1 2 жыл бұрын

Same, I wish there was more follow through with the different projects and reactions from showing eachother the finds reporting back. Y’all would explode, discovery channel level content.

@teecee4459 2 жыл бұрын

@@herokillerinc relax Karen, they're just saying they love the content

@armidasacchi5520 Жыл бұрын

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@blairmornay6779 Жыл бұрын

I have become addicted to this channel, it's incredible

@Miners1 4 ай бұрын

Me too. I’m the guy with the dredge ✌️

@matinagenttner3705 Жыл бұрын

Please upload more when you're able I know you guys are busy but I just love watching them and I'm wishing you all the best success and safety and well wishes from Canada❤🇨🇦🇨🇦

@ippodick4 2 жыл бұрын

How is this not a TV show yet???

@Miners1 4 ай бұрын

I’m hoping for 2024. On discovery

@holdencoffman6930 7 ай бұрын

Such a cool series. None of the annoying scripted drama of other reality shows, just an actual window into their day to day, which ends up being far more interesting.

@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rockhounds! We have our next episode around the corner and will be giving away some Blue! Have a rockin day!

@chiselready9320 Жыл бұрын

WOO HOO🎉

@terryp6925 2 жыл бұрын

I’m ready! Popcorn 🍿 popped!!

@adreadaigneault1379 2 жыл бұрын

They look like blue jolly ranchers!!! It's so freaking cool!! I wish so badly I could experience this!!!

@derekschiebe3663 2 жыл бұрын

Excitement anytime a new video comes out. You guys are the greatest!

@peggyhaines7394 2 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing Beautiful. Dang y’all that’s some cool 😎 stuff. Thanks for sharing your beautiful videos with us. May God continue to bless you and your families. 🙋🏻‍♀️♥️🇺🇸

@jacobrussell1507 Жыл бұрын

My family and I met Craig today at his shop in Buena Vista. Super nice guy and what an amazing collection of specimens at the store! We would love to visit his claim and enjoy the excitement of pulling some of these amazing stones out of the mountain.

@larrycrowe9971 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine if more people treated their help the way this guy does

@weirdo8643 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!!! He genuinely cares for their safety and wellbeing as well as their livelihood. I love how they take turns choosing for their cut of the pickins. Everyone needs to make a living and he makes sure that his team gets what they deserve. Y'all keep up the amazing work, stay safe, and I can't wait to see the next video!!!!

@daddyschainsjewelry 8 ай бұрын

That would be great but it only works if you can trust the people. Some would picked half those gems and not say anything. Which is very dirty because he’s letting them use his claim he’s paid crazy money to own. There’s som serious trust and screening in this process. The average “no moral” person off the street has no business here. Unfortunately that’s a big risk to take. So an hourly wage is needed to keep the playing field even with risk. those gems may seem abundant but the wrong person will see that as “ ill pocket this one it won’t hurt no one”

@bullseyek 2 жыл бұрын

I could watch this for hours

@sharbean 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your adventure! It was interesting to see your payout system with your team.

@joshuajackson6442 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, great work to the teams on their ingenuity to obtain stones and thank you Craig & Traci Caldwell for sharing your adventures with us all!!

@redleaf101 2 жыл бұрын

I stop whatever I'm doing so i can watch these vids. Great work out there!

@RM-vw3ov 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a new video! My favourite form of escapism these days. Hard working people seeing their labour pay off.

@AlexDuWaldt 2 жыл бұрын

Wow so enjoyable to view. As a Colorado based jeweler it's so inspiring to see what comes out of our mountains.

@beckysmith3660 2 жыл бұрын

Love the blue from Colorado and love your Channel.

@kaitlynlsari681 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! It is so amazing to watch you guys both on the mountain and off it, and great to see your guys trying different approaches, not just slamming it the same way, but using the pump, using the dredge, bringing it up to the next level and trying different approaches! So great to watch you and your team. Great stuff and I hope you continue to do well and thank you for including us in part of the journey with you!

@georginabuziak5110 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE LOVE LOVE watching your videos!!!! I get extreme satisfaction watching everyone pulling these amazing crystals!!! I remember what it was like being out in the field collecting.....such a joy!!! My home is FULL of rocks....I have rocks in my pockets! Just a hard core rock hound! I can no longer do what you guys do so I SO love watching on the sidelines now!! BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU!!!

@dawndixon402 2 жыл бұрын

😁👋👍👍👏👏💕🙏 Every time I catch one of your videos. I'm amazed all over again. Your team is great, Tracy you and your husband are great. And so informative and comfortable to spend time with. Thank you for sharing.

@leefrankel4191 Жыл бұрын

It’s so satisfying when a gem comes out of the ground.

@rockandfound 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad y’all aren’t on mainstream TV I love the fact their isn’t made up drama. Just hard work and blues.

@roddingham 2 жыл бұрын

Watched you guys on Prospectors and was so disappointed when that show wasn’t continued. Just happened to do a KZfaq search on gem mining in Colorado up you popped. A very pleasant surprise. Great to see the Cardwells doing well and the shows production is wonderful. Would love to see the episodes expanded to include more.

@GrieseTrailCams 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Again !! Next time we drag a dredge anywhere I will have ear plugs !!

@ScottLRoyal 2 жыл бұрын

Every episode is like Christmas. And you know it's gonna be Blue.

@allivegas 2 жыл бұрын

As an amateur geologist out here in Colorado. I love watching this content. I really appreciate watching when I can’t get out myself. Best of luck to you all!

@SnowTiger45 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible color in many of those stones. That is some of the best I recall seeing being pulled out during this series. I would love to facet one or two (or ten) of those, if only I could afford them.

@brianjensen6724 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m in Minnesota we pick agates that are beautiful but damn that Aqua is gorgeous! I need-to bring you some-agates when I get to Colorado!

@silverrose7554 2 жыл бұрын

Your all the real gems 💎. Love learning about each other .

@Druid99 2 жыл бұрын

In awe. Excellent. Blessings to all involved.

@paulderouen8566 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Blue & Video Craig & Tracy. Miss y’all.

@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895 2 жыл бұрын

We miss you too brother. We need to get you up to spoil us with that famous camp cooking!

@paulderouen8566 2 жыл бұрын

@@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895 absolutely that would be awesome.

@lalac1577 2 жыл бұрын

Blue Baby! Wishing you guys a great season. Stay safe.

@jameswelch1054 2 жыл бұрын

50% of the take, wow! Mark me down for the night shift!

@earltheiss1927 2 жыл бұрын

Great show. Again.

@jameschristian8117 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS SHOW... woo hooo... 👍👍👍

@scrotex6592 2 жыл бұрын

GET SOME!!!! Hahaha I just love seeing y’all have so much success up on the mountain and everyone is just having a freakin blast being up there uncovering the beauty this earth has created!! Whenever I see your videos I just imagine myself being up there helping y’all out and spotting the gorgeous blue!

@lanel.6281 2 жыл бұрын

Y’all are doing amazing🙏

@babyyoda9469 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love the miners pick. Nice touch.

@edaleman6716 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I love all the videos

@CZ2_Delta 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job to all the miners, very inspiring and educative! Keep the blue coming! Best of luck to everyone and stay safe up there!! Bless!

@Tsos1211 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos, wish you could have your own tv series so we could see more of the process and digging!

@kelly70394 2 жыл бұрын

Y'all are the best!

@r34chickie 2 жыл бұрын

what all you do is amazing. much love to alll. frm nz 👍

@mariekulig9403 2 жыл бұрын

How wonderful, just love ur videos.

@cherieblossomarttravels Жыл бұрын

OMG, that Aquamarine is just Gorgeous - I LoVe it 💕

@billhatcher2984 2 жыл бұрын

Have always e wondered how you paid the miners always e knew it must be pretty good because they seem to stick around good for you and them I love the content

@americanrebel413 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@flakescarred4life901 2 жыл бұрын

Another AWESOME episode!! Tell you what though, that Wannamaker Basin looks like an absolutely AMAZING place to camp!! What a view!!!

@darex0827 2 жыл бұрын

Angry I didn't know this episode dropped earlier. Happy as heck that the episode did drop as a total surprise. Keep up the amazing work, love your channel and everything you do.

@buffalokrisgoldprospecting 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir that's what I'm taking about. Great stuff thanks for sharing

@cnjhendricks 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful!

@topdownunder2011 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome guys! Thanks heaps for sharing! Please keep the color & vids coming! Cheers

@jessicabailie 2 жыл бұрын

So excited to watch this! Love y’all 💕

@weseiseman5602 2 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to watch next season

@sk84life0 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching these videos thank you :)

@mikepotts4867 2 жыл бұрын

pay days a great day!

@elbybrook9466 2 жыл бұрын

More videos please. 😁

@goldseaoutdoors4708 2 жыл бұрын

Wow great love it congrats keep those videos coming

@koreanature 2 жыл бұрын

My best friend, It's always great. Your video is excellent quality. We liked and enjoyed to the end. Thanks

@lubchick 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this channel!!! Wish there were more videos for sure. Always waiting when the next video comes out. lol Love you guys and your content.

@WestDesertAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I need to head over to Colorado this summer and get some Aqua from you to wrap

@debbielowe3355 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait till the next video its awesome

@aleta5873 2 жыл бұрын

Love it !

@rb67mustang 2 жыл бұрын

Great show, very entertaining to watch, yeah, you're doing some hard work on Mt Antero.

@Laurie-rq3xq 2 жыл бұрын

More videos please! Love this channel ❤️

@lovisaw 2 жыл бұрын

Great as always

@suziepopich9512 2 жыл бұрын

I just started.watching this series and I am so.curious about. There is one thing I really like was seeing a Pittsburgh Steeler shirt on Mr. Caldwell. Love, love, love this series! S. Popich

@lindamccoy4871 2 жыл бұрын

You'll are amazing!

@theblackprince1000 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! More episodes faster, please!

@marcusmeb 2 жыл бұрын

Love the whole team and the production. Great show. Would love to be up on the mountain with you guys. /blessings from sweden

@mattchagnon5620 2 жыл бұрын

More blue, more blue, more blue!

@itachisfacelines 2 жыл бұрын

i would literally move out there and work for you guys

@dancer1 2 жыл бұрын

You guys mine in the winter?

@shrimpandsilver5010 Жыл бұрын

Hell no. You can't even get up there in the winter

@sonnypate6808 2 жыл бұрын

Wannamaker, isn't that Joe Dirt's family's name. Life's a garden dig it.😂

@downyourtube 2 жыл бұрын

Treasures come in many forms. I believe I found a type of Treasure (not the normal what you'd expect). What I found are pictures and together they form a story about something. I found this on a map and made it my featured video. If interested come see. Nothing is monetized (promise). I just wanted to share what I found.

@scorpa6929 2 жыл бұрын

Great content. Fascinating work you all do.

@anthonyjohnson100 2 жыл бұрын

I need a job doing that!!

@everett8610 2 жыл бұрын

Love the show! Really nice folks!

@SnowTiger45 6 ай бұрын

I just watched this video again, a year after it was posted and I'm still "gettin' a woody" !

@brockreynolds870 Жыл бұрын

Dang.... that dredger, you need a chopper to lower that thing into place.

@blairmornay6779 Жыл бұрын

Incredible guy's happy Christmas

@Conwayfreeky 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍. Keep it up

@cherylwilliams8666 Жыл бұрын

so fun to watch.

@MrJojo442 4 ай бұрын

Great Steelers shirt!!!!!!!

@stephenenders2066 2 жыл бұрын

That makes me happy you share 50 50 with the diggers.

@philipmontgomery5626 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@milesnn Жыл бұрын

Wow wow I see been laid up I have to catch up on some magnificent videos gems people etc

@user-xj3sz5bl8d 2 жыл бұрын

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@Less1leg2 2 жыл бұрын

i really like the water blaster method

@sahabatnegeri Жыл бұрын

AWESOME ❤ MANTUL BOSS

@after40california Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@brandonmontrone4928 2 жыл бұрын

I want to work! I dig through volcanic clay here in Utah all by hand 15 feet down. Hand tools only. I am at my best when in a pocket of gems! Would love to come work my butt off. I am a mountain goat. Careful, Aware, Productive and Precise. And I'm a photographer. Thanks for the videos. I will come say hi at the shop one day. My Great Aunt who raised me lives in Colorado and just turned 96. I plan on going to see her and would be honored if I could stop in and say hello. Thanks.