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UER Forum > Rookie Forum > How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance? (Viewed 3160 times)
TheReaper42 


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How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
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Checking around my area, I found what looks like an abandoned industrial area. The problem is that the only road to it is a dirt road that goes past several houses. I get the sense that they're the type of people that would take shots at trespassers, with the location being in the middle of nowhere in eastern Colorado.

The second problem is that the only other route into the site would be crossing a fairly large river. Even then, the nearest parking to that side of the river is miles away and, once again, in plain view of many houses.

I was thinking of predawning it on bicycle, but there's nowhere nearby (10+miles) to park a car and unload a bike. I would really like to figure out the best way to explore this site.

Any ideas?




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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
< Reply # 1 on 7/20/2018 6:09 AM >
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High Vis.
Own it.
Walk right in.

Maybe not




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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
< Reply # 2 on 7/20/2018 9:44 AM >
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High Vis.
Own it.
Walk right in.

Maybe not


Yep. I've had some success with this on more than one occasion; just be ready to nope the eff out if you have to




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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
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Yep. I've had some success with this on more than one occasion; just be ready to nope the eff out if you have to


With work wearing hi-vis no one batters an eye when I'm in areas I shouldn't be.
I think part of it is being confident.




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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
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Yep. I've had some success with this on more than one occasion; just be ready to nope the eff out if you have to


I had hi vis on here.
It's an abandoned power station & briquette factory that they're planning to demolish.
In the end I bumped into another worker but he just presumed I was another contractor & said hi and mentioned how messy it was.
I was being silly & probably should have left sooner.



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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
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I agree about the high vis approach. Most large demo and construction sites are going to have a few different contractors working them for different reasons. Most of the folks doing the tedious work aren't the ones who are going to know everyone who can and can't be there. And most don't seem to care. If anyone does give you a hard time, you just say you left your business cards in the truck and you will go get them. Instead you just leave. I've never come across someone who second guessed me though.




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IN my experience it's all about confidence and looking the part. If you're sneaking behind bushes, crouching, wearing a balaclava for some reason, people are going to look at you funny. All you really need is a clipboard and a collared shirt, get a business card from some random guy at your local contracting company and if anyone gives you a hard time just pretend to be them. Hiding in plain sight really does work!




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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
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I had hi vis on here.
It's an abandoned power station & briquette factory that they're planning to demolish.
In the end I bumped into another worker but he just presumed I was another contractor & said hi and mentioned how messy it was.
I was being silly & probably should have left sooner.



This awesome man. My first consistent explore buddy and I would narrate like this so your vid brings back fond memories.




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Aran 


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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
< Reply # 8 on 7/23/2018 2:19 AM >
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Yep. I've had some success with this on more than one occasion; just be ready to nope the eff out if you have to


Drive right up to the gate in a neon construction vest with a clipboard in hand. If it's the middle of rural Colorado, it's likely police won't show up for hours, if at all- and if confronted by the homeowners, you can just claim to be a building inspector or something.




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This awesome man. My first consistent explore buddy and I would narrate like this so your vid brings back fond memories.


Nice.

I don't really do typical urbex videos.

I guess that's why hardly anyone watches them




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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
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question: would hi-vis still work as a 5'1 female? l o l




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Like most everyone said just go in with confidence like you belong there. If anyone challenges you just say you are a contractor or doing a report for school or some such nonsense.

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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
< Reply # 12 on 11/19/2018 2:57 PM >
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It was either blackhawk or jeepdave who suggested going into a site with a clipboard... people will automatically assume you belong.

Act like you know ;)




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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
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Who's to say you're not with an insurance company, to look over the building's damages? You wouldn't necessarily need PPE to look the part but if you're social engineering is high enough, you oughta roll good.




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It was either blackhawk or jeepdave who suggested going into a site with a clipboard... people will automatically assume you belong.

Act like you know ;)


Jeepdave maybe.
I tend not to lie.
The site supers I've dealt with know who belongs there and will come straight up to you on -their- site.
They don't like strangers and especially inspectors.
And they weren't born last night.




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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
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predawn it.




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Re: How to infiltrate a site with only one, very visible entrance?
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Checking around my area, I found what looks like an abandoned industrial area. The problem is that the only road to it is a dirt road that goes past several houses. I get the sense that they're the type of people that would take shots at trespassers, with the location being in the middle of nowhere in eastern Colorado.

The second problem is that the only other route into the site would be crossing a fairly large river. Even then, the nearest parking to that side of the river is miles away and, once again, in plain view of many houses.

I was thinking of predawning it on bicycle, but there's nowhere nearby (10+miles) to park a car and unload a bike. I would really like to figure out the best way to explore this site.

Any ideas?


when I hear stories like this Im always skeptical

if it is indeed a "an abandoned industrial area" did it only have one entrance when it was operational?

youre not even sure what the site was so how are your scouting methods working out for you?

satellite images only?

10mi is nothing unless youre physically impaired, when youre suggesting "theyre the type of people that would shoot you" are you talking about the neighbors or is there personnel on the site that you think will shoot you

pre-dawn scouting on a bicycle where no bicycle traffic would normally be seen?
sounds all stealthy and stuff but I would think that would attract more attention: hey whats that guy on a bike going to the old abandoned industrial site for?

if youre exploring by satellite images only if there is an alternate way you can plan one trip in person to verify if there is only one way in as you say

going hi-vis and pretending to be a water company employee or building inspector gets thrown around a lot more than it actually gets used I think first you have to look the part go ahead dress up, then stand in front of a mirror, would you believe you? and if challenged by these people that look like they want to shoot you, will your story hold up?







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< Reply # 17 on 11/24/2018 9:44 AM >
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Look on Google maps and try to find another way in.




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< Reply # 18 on 11/24/2018 10:45 AM >
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Look on Google maps and try to find another way in.


I think that's how he's observing the site already.

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