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Re: Julian/Cuyamaca Mine Run/hike - Saturday 10/20/12

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:32 am
by DaveK
MINE UPDATE

There are some good developments, a reminder, and a request that I need to mention;

1. Today I received permission to visit the the richest gold mine in the Julian-Banner district. The mine was discovered in 1871 when a hopeful prospector stopped for lunch and noticed a glint of gold in a rock outcropping near where he sat. The mine had the most complex workings of all the Cuyamaca mines and employed more than 50 miners at it's peak. The history of the mine continues to the present, with one of the biggest efforts to resurrect it occurring in the 1980s.

2. We are at full for this trip, but we still can take 2-3 for the waiting list.

3. As I mentioned in the first post, everyone will receive a copy (no charge) of Leland Fetzer's book "A Good Camp, Gold Mines of Julian and the Cuyamacas". Leland offers an intriguing history of most of the mines we will visit. For those who would like an early copy, post up here. I should get the books about a week before the trip and I will mail a copy to those interested.

4. We will have a full day of exploring and will need to get an early start. Please arrive at the meeting place at the designated time. Also, please see me as early as possible (preferably on Friday) to get a vehicle inspection and complete the paperwork.

Re: Julian/Cuyamaca Mine Run/hike - Saturday 10/20/12

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:11 am
by Crismateski
Sounds like a great opportunity Dave. If it is not too much trouble, I would like an "advanced" copy of the book

Re: Julian/Cuyamaca Mine Run/hike - Saturday 10/20/12

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:46 am
by DaveK
No Problem, Cris. Just send me a PM with your address.

Re: Julian/Cuyamaca Mine Run/hike - Saturday 10/20/12

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 6:49 am
by nickshammas
this is a new run for me put me on the waiting list in case a spot opens, thanks.

Re: Julian/Cuyamaca Mine Run/hike - Saturday 10/20/12

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:49 pm
by lehn20
Add me to waiting list.

Re: Julian/Cuyamaca Mine Run/hike - Saturday 10/20/12

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:12 pm
by skersfan
Dave,

As us to the list please. Also would like a copy of the book, let me know the charge.

Bob

Re: Julian/Cuyamaca Mine Run/hike - Saturday 10/20/12

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:46 pm
by DaveK
nickshammas wrote:this is a new run for me put me on the waiting list in case a spot opens, thanks.

Hi Nick:

You are on the list. Stay tuned.

Re: Julian/Cuyamaca Mine Run/hike - Saturday 10/20/12

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:46 pm
by DaveK
lehn20 wrote:Add me to waiting list.
You are on the list. Stay tuned.

Re: Julian/Cuyamaca Mine Run/hike - Saturday 10/20/12

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:47 pm
by DaveK
skersfan wrote:Dave,

As us to the list please. Also would like a copy of the book, let me know the charge.

Bob

Bob:

You are on the list. Stay tuned.

I will bring several copies of the book to BF. See me at camp.

Re: Julian/Cuyamaca Mine Run/hike - Saturday 10/20/12

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:10 pm
by DezertScorpion
Wow DaveK, looks like you're doing some fun runs. This mine trip really spikes my interest. It would be my first time.

Please put me on the list if something opens up.

Thank you!

-jaime