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Infiltration Forums > UE Photography > Bellydown In The Muck(Viewed 420 times)
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Western Slope, Colorado
 
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Bellydown In The Muck
< on 9/20/2022 3:03 PM >
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Upon entering the portal I was greeted with 4 feet of icy cold water. About 25 feet inward, the water receded, and I managed to go a couple hundred feet into the abyss.

It occurred to me that I severely undercut my exploration by not wearing waders. Soaking wet and shivering, I made it about 20 minutes before my negligence forced me back out into the daylight.

This area of the San Juan Mountain Range is littered with old mining ruins and a labyrinth of untapped tunnel systems. Hopefully, before the first heavy snow, I'll make it back up with better equipment.

I did not plan on entering the workings this way. Sometimes though, the only way in, is belly-down in the muck.

Thanks for taking a look!

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IMG_7947 by Patrick G, on Flickr
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IMG_8993 by Patrick G, on Flickr
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IMG_8995 by Patrick G, on Flickr
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IMG_7954 by Patrick G, on Flickr
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IMG_7957 by Patrick G, on Flickr
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IMG_7962 by Patrick G, on Flickr
End. (Interesting color of growth on this piece of old timbering!)
IMG_7963 by Patrick G, on Flickr



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razzyt location:
Chicago
 
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Re: Bellydown In The Muck
<Reply # 1 on 9/20/2022 3:34 PM >
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That mountain view is breathtaking!



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The Weekend Warriors location:
Western Slope, Colorado
 
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Re: Bellydown In The Muck
<Reply # 2 on 9/20/2022 4:24 PM >
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Posted by razzyt
That mountain view is breathtaking!


Thank you.

It's a very scenic (and bumpy!) drive up. I regret not capturing more of the mining camp ruins and surroundings.



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Re: Bellydown In The Muck
<Reply # 3 on 9/21/2022 6:10 PM >
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Awesome pictures man! Can't wait to see more of it.



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Re: Bellydown In The Muck
<Reply # 4 on 9/21/2022 7:34 PM >
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Posted by Illmatic
Awesome pictures man! Can't wait to see more of it.


Thank you for your support.

Now that I've learned how to post full-size pictures, I'll make more of an effort to photograph/upload my adventures.



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