Tour of Edgar Experimental Mine (Colo School of Mines), Idaho Springs

This underground tour will show lighted displays of drilling, blasting, and mucking operations.  There will be a discussion of mining practice, mining economics, and the role of the mining industry in modern society.  The temperature in the mine is around 55 degrees F, so please dress accordingly.  Participants must wear closed toed shoes.  PPE will be provided.

Colorado School of Mines usually charges for this tour, but they are providing it to us for free. However, please bring at least $5.00 cash so we can give our tour guide, a student at Mines, an appropriate gratuity.

Please carpool if you can.  When arriving, please drive though the main gate up the hill for 1/4 of a mile to the main mine office.  Mine personnel will meet us there. 

Optional lunch after in Idaho Springs.

THIS TOUR IS FOR OVER THE HILL GANG MEMBERS ONLY.