Chip & Dale Mine

Located at approximately 13,000 ft. the Chip and Dale mine is owned and mined by Mark Krivanek. 

Experience the Adventure

Our History 

Since 1976

Where it All Began 

1976-1998

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 Mark Krivanek began his many adventures in 1976.

Mark and his father had done many things together, from clocks, cars to collectables. They love history and treasure hunting, exploring anything and everything.  During their many adventures they had dug up precious minerals from all over the US and Mt. Antero was just another adventure they had to conquer. Little did he know he was going to fall in love with the hunt for Aquamarine.

In 1998 Mark officially filed the claim. He then named it Chip and Dale mine; it was inspired by the miners whose heads would pop up and down when they were digging making them look like chipmunks. 

Every year since Mark and a small crew head up the mountain for a month long of digging Aquamarine rough. Mark is always trying to find the best of the best so that; During they’re off season they spend their time creating the most unique pieces of art just for you. Allowing you to take piece of Colorado with you everywhere you go. 

THrough
The
Years

Mining

Mining Seasons

Our Mining Season will begin August 2025!!!

 

Phone

(719)5397493

VISIT

10am to 5pm
Tues–Sat

 

Email

jmkrivanek@gmail.com

Address

101 F St. Salida, Co. 81201