2.5 Years Living In An Abandoned Ghost Town! 

Hey Brent! I'm not sure if you know/noticed, but at 23:14 you can see the Greek letter Omega imprinted on the walls. You are 100% on the right track towards the Omega tunnel, if not already in it so keep going. This is very exciting!

this is such an amazing peak into history! congrats on 2.5 years of adventure 🤩

Film contests, 7-mile race, tours, search and rescue hub, etc. You’re becoming a marketing pro! Exactly what’s needed to pump life into Cerro Gordo. From silver ore to red-headed entrepreneur. Cerro Gordo lives again!

Brent, well into my 8th decade, dealing with the physical limitations that accompany longevity, your videos keep a spirit of adventure alive in me. Many thanks.

Let’s go can’t believe it has already been 2.5 years I started watching b4 my son was born he’s 19 months now he watches all of your videos with me I can’t wait to be able to take my family down there much love from Rhode Island 🤘🏻❤️

I bought 40 acres four years ago at 4,000' on the U.S./CA border in north central WA, near the town of Molson (Molson Beer). Molson was a gold mining and timber town. Hiking around the property, I came across a gold mine shaft. I contacted the previous owners about it, and they had no idea it was there. It is completely hidden in the forest, and I walked by it a half dozen times and never saw it. At the entrance to the mine is the skeletal remains of a deer carcass, and there are bear prints around the entrance as well. I'm a little nervous about going in and being between a bear who wants to get out and the way out.

Congrats Brent, I remember when you first started your venture I remember your lows when you broke down and cried. After watching your videos from the beginning to now, you have inspired me to look forward, I’m a veteran (US Army) dealing with PTSD, I now started my own trucking business and not to focus in the past but look forward towards my future challenges and accepts that there’s always lights at the end of the tunnel. Keep doing what you’re doing sir. Thank you

Damn, I remember the day you posted your first video. So insane how far you've came and the random RU-vid share I seen 2.5 years ago when you had under 1000 subscribers

Young man you are a breath of fresh air and an inspiration for the youth of this country that dreams can become reality. What an example for them to follow. I have followed you now for about two years and I am delighted each time I pick up your site to see how much you have advanced. I am 84 but if I were younger I would want to come and help out. What an adventure for all of your volunteers. Bless you🥰

Brent - I really needed to watch this episode- for therapeutic reasons. I’m in the midst of a horrible period of burnout. Following your adventures and absorbing your energy and minimalist lifestyle bring a sense of calm to me. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

This looks like so much fun, I wish that I was still in my early 20's. I use to love exploring abandoned caves but that is all in the past sense I am in my 50's with a degrading body and no hope for recovery. Keep on with your positive attitude and don't ever give up!

You are inspiring. You’ve created something really special, not only your love for cerro Gordo and preserving the history, but the whole community involved.. the world needs more people like Brent.

Hey Brent! Thank you for having us all up to Metal Detect the town last weekend! I had a lot of fun! It was great to see you and the rest of the Cerro Gordo team up there!

I love how it's slowly coming together well done Brent for saving a part of our history

I love hearing your happy, positive "HELLO THERE!" please never stop! I hope someday I get to visit and explore this beautiful treasure of a town.

Brent I thought it would be a compassionate idea to have different colored lights at the 200 foot level in the mineshaft to honor the 8 to 35 Chinese immigrant miners who died there. All the best to your great spirit of ghost town living, Kelly.

I discovered Brent when he had a couple hundred subs - amazing job getting 1.5 million - you are very entertaining - you might have found your true calling! Keep it up

The string of lights going down the shaft was a great idea. It's probably a little less spooky when riding down now. Thank you once again for sharing Cerro Gordo with us.

When I worked in a gold mine I was shown , first thing, how to walk out (in case the hoist stopped working or cave in). I was told all mines are required to have a way to walk out. I would fill the skiff and ride it, Indiana Jones style, to the main shaft and dump it. It would then be hoisted to the crusher. Loved turning off my lamp and just standing in the dark listening to the water drip

I can't believe it's been that long already. You're doing an amazing job. You're bringing the town back to life. It is definitely not an easy job to take on. With your vision and drive it will be a place to enjoy nature as well as learn about the history of the mines as well as the surrounding areas. 👍👍

iv thought about leaving everything behind many times while i watch these videos to come out there and build something, feel good about myself, feel accomplished and unbound by my current hassled life. I hope things keep going well for you because every step of this journey you’ve been on and showed with us has been AMAZING.

I love this channel. A little less than 2.5 years ago I had just moved into a new house and lockdown happened (also here in Denmark). I didn't have my family with me yet, and I was alone and there was snow outside, and I found this channel and was thrilled immediately, not just because of the 'adventure' but also because of the 'philosophy' in your videos. Now I've moved into a new and smaller house recently. And now I'm watching this - and think about the time that has gone by. And how Cerro Gordo has been with me all that time - so to speak. :)

My boys said dad Brent on and you didn't disappoint my friend .every week were drawn deeper and deeper into cero gordo history

Never in their wildest dreams would the old miners have thought all this would be happening in their mines AND the fact that the mine they worked in and the town would be getting seen world wide. I just love your town.

It's amazing what you've accomplished in 2.5 years.

Brent, you and Cerro Gordo will forever be apart of my wife and I’s memories. You gave us something to look forward to and what became a tradition over the last 2.5 years. Can’t wait to come and visit some day! Keep telling your story!

The film festival idea is epic! Especially if you expand to night screenings outside, and even more epic screenings in mines or entrances to mines. I hope I can visit some time.

Kinda bittersweet moment for me starting this video, officially having watched all the videos in chronological order and now being up to date

Your seemingly never ending Energy and enthusiasm for each day is absolutely amazing. I used to be like you when I was a kid into my 20s and for whatever reason when I hit 30 I kind of stuck in a rut. Where I was doing less exploring and less life living. I truly would love to come up there in the fall and help you with whatever I can help you with. Just to see if I can get that kid back. Everything you’re doing is everything I loved to do as a kid. Exploring, building, finding new avenues for my insatiable appetite for adventure. Something I would love to do again, Even if it takes me to the end of my life I will have ended it the way that I started it. So thank you for all you do to teach people to climb the mountain every day, see new things and enjoy life to its fullest before it’s too late.

Silly question: Would pumping smoke in the mine reveal entrances above ground that haven't yet been found? Might save a lot of unnecessary and dangerous underground exploring. There must be chemical smoke generators that could be used.

I can't wait to see the American Hotel rise again! It's so incredible that you have the plans and can rebuild it. Can't wait to visit. It's so wild, I was just watching (finally) the Ghost Adventures episode about the 200 level and the miners lost there. And in this video you get more into it, to see what's up.

You seem so enthusiastic and joyful that you get me smiling too. You're a good person to know.

I think your an inspirational and just genuine person Brent. Don’t ever change 🤙

Oh my goodness, I only need to see your face and hear your voice to know that I’m in for a treat and you didn’t disappoint. I love everything about what you are doing at Cerro Gordo and the reasons and belief that you have. It’s so good that you get all the help and support to enable you to do what you do. Long may it continue. Take care, be safe. ❤️ Dorset, UK

Always, ALWAYS great videos. Thank you.

You should look into getting a metal detector or pinpointer for exploring the mines. It would make it easier to find smaller metal artifacts that maybe hidden in the rocks.

Wow! Seeing Mr. Nadeau's final resting place was unbelievable. To think back to the time when he lived in Cerro Gordo, and was running his business, chasing his hope and dreams. He is part of the history there, and you continue his legacy at Cerro Gordo. The adventure continues. Well done Brent! You are doing amazing work! ❤

This journey of yours is going to bring visitors from afar, and my wife and I will be two of those.

So grateful for the update! Love what you’re doing!

D. Sparkey is a cool dude, I'm glad he loves you and your town.

If you ever end up running power down into the mine, consider running 4 wire 220. It will give you a lot of flexibility in terms of using equipment, and operating 220 electronics and also 110 electronics.

2.5yrs?!? Time flew by so fast since finding your channel back in our first lock downs. Cerro Gordo alpaca yarn?? Oh my I'll bring my crochet needles sit at the bar & make a beanie when i finally get to visit 😊, so much to see & do up there. Thankyou for sharing

Thanks for positive life's view. It lifts all.!!!!

Watching this has been a very fun experience , I am 85 years old...and I learn so much from these videos, I am waiting for you to finish the hotel

I can’t wait to come see your town. Show my children some history, maybe your town could fill my children with love for all things old, like I have in my heart. The love you show for that town is refreshing, I wish all would respect our ghost towns and earth.

Brent, at exactly 23:14 in this episode, on the wall is written AT and the Omega symbol. I wonder if that was short hand for Access To Omega? It would be interesting to document the writing in the mines to figure out their exact meanings, you might unlock more hidden areas and treasure?!

YOU GOT IT GOIN' ON BROTHER, KEEP PUSHIN ON... PEACE...

Crazy awesome dude.. I appreciate every thing you post!!

I can't believe it's been 2 and a half years Brent! This channel definitely is my pandemic ride.

Imagine how hard it was back in the day doing the original build tells how the old timers had determination and grit they had

Thank you for sharing Brent!

Just a couple of quick ideas. 1 - you should prepare a History of Cerro Gordo film that can be shown to visitors once the town is open for tourists 2 - use the alpaca wool to make blankets for the bunk house and guest rooms; later you can use it to make souvenir beanie caps for sale.

Great show, Brent. Your energy and devotion to Cerro Gordo is saving the town. It’s remarkable what you are doing there. Whatever you do, don’t burn out, because without your efforts to make it’s revitalization self sustaining, it will go back to dust. I like your ideas in having a film festival and the crazy bike race to the town. I know our little Kansas town hosts the Dirty Kanza bike race through the Flint Hills and it’s very successful today and it started out as a dream… Keep dreaming.

wow, 2.5 years! This is insane here's to another 2.5!

Thank You Brent!

Absolutely AWESOME!! How FUN

What a great update! I love the episodes because its not like anything else I watch! Really fascinating content. The parts of you all squeezing through the tiny gaps in the mines had my anxiety going through the roof, great footage! Can't wait for the next installment 👍

Found you at the start during the first episode up the mountain getting stuck in ur truck and what not, back then I had just gotten sober I can't believe it's been so long thank you for courage in starting my channel it's what keeps me sober every day getting comments is the best, Man keep up the amazing work one day imma visit you!! Love this videos!!

this is my favourite youtube series in youtube history, by far.

Cerro Gordo and Brent found each other. Very fortunate for both ! Great vlog! Your editing is on point!

I just wanted to add this, I can see you are in better health, better spirits, more accepting of the life changes and seasoning quite well now. Great job!!! Looking Good. We all Love You and yours. ❤️ Peace

Was wondering where you were and then there you are!!😂 perfect timing!! This video was wonderful!! You touched and updated on everything!!! Thanks Brent !! Your doing fantastic!!!👍👍👍👍

Man, I needed to hear this Brent. Thank you.💚

Fantastic piano goal! Looking forward to it!

Congratulations on 2.5 years!! I've definitely enjoyed the progress and look forward to the future! Love the lighting added to the mine shaft brother!

Ghost town living was part of my morning routine last November/December I watched it everyday so it is lovely to see your face again Brett! And hear that opening music ☺ This is such a great example of grass roots TV and it's great to see how much things are progressing. All the best from Oxfordshire in the UK!

Beautiful!

Thank you for creating

This channel is amazing I’ve been watching since last year it’s so cool to own a abandoned mining town

Hi Brent! Can’t wait to visit its on my family’s bucket list and we watch all the episodes!! Grew up in the Sierra Nevadas and so happy to see the love for our mountains and their history!!

i cannot wait till i can bring my wife and kids up there to stay the night in a piece of our goldmining history!! so stoked 🙌

Great to catch-up on what your doing thanks for taking the time.

Absolutely loved this installment! Glad things are well. Looking forward for what’s to come.

I just LOVE hearing your Aussie friend every time!!! makes me wanna come there even more!! Cant wait to visit one day, maybe even bring my family when i have one. Your videos are always a breath of fresh air, love from AUS

been here since your first video, crazy to see how far you've come. good work!

wonderful update! keep them coming, stay safe and happy.

Do you think it would ever be possible to recover the remains of men on the 200 lvl or discover where the collapse happen? Maybe put a memorial up for them

I know this has been said before, but Cero Gordo couldn't have, in it's wildest dreams, wished for a better, more appropriate caretaker than you Brent! 👍✌🙏💙💜💛💚

I remember starting to watch at 4 months! So happy to see how far you’ve came!!

Been watching once you began this journey and I intend on seeing you thru til the end.💪

You spread joy. Thanks!

Props Brother, you turned your dream into reality & it's inspiration for us all

I've watched you from the beginning! Wow the progress and the dream continues! Congrats

Awesome milestone. Cerro Gordo keeps getting better and better.

That Freedom Factory hat at the beginning. HeavyD sure knows some interesting people that buy abandoned things and rebuilds them. Brent, you're doing an amazing thing. Be safe out there and, thank you for allowing us to come along on your journey,

This was a very informative and is a great addition to the ever-growing amount of history of how Cerro Gordo helped shape Southern California.

Love what you are doing up there, and the animals just bring everything alive with hope.

Historic preservation is one of my interests; therefore, I truly enjoy seeing your bringing these old buildings back and giving them new life. I can hardly wait to see the American Hotel finished and up-and-running. Also, I would like to applaud all the volunteers who are contributing their time and talents to making your Ghost Town Dream a reality.

You provided a lot of entertainment for me during Covid. I remember your first video too. Stuck in the snow in the Tacoma! Love the channel man

Been watching since the start Brent, only second time leaving a comment, your an inspiration, keep up the good work, all the best from Bonnie auld Scotland ✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Thanks, Brent.

All I can say is WOW!!! 🌹

I've always thought you should hold a race to Cerro Gordo and when you mentioned that, I was hyped!! I have friends who are race directors in Stallion Springs but they organize races all over! How ever you decide to organize it, I'm sure it'll be epic!

You have done so much since the last time I watched one of your videos!! It’s looks amazing 🤩 I really should come up there! I live in Los Angeles so not crazy far. I love watching your videos you put so much work into them and everything you do. You honestly motivate me to do better and to live a life I love 💕 your videos make me feel better about myself and my life. U should be a life coach!! Bet u could help so many people, oh wait your doing that already. And what’s so cool is your doing it in your way. See I need to do that. Something I love but make it a community and help other people enjoy their life doing something they ❤️

you all need some greenery out there plants and trees i think that might help during harsh hot weather just set up a massive rain barrel system to catch water for the plants and animals

well folks been there last time west coast 2008 for my fathers 50`s birthday so i have to say wish to explored and discovered more envirornment but overall looking forward comin back to your great country of variety history so gl&hf with your Ghost Town may the Force be with you^^ Greetings from Bavaria/Germany 🥰😍🤩😘

Watching from England ~ It;s amazing what you are doing Brent ~ truly inspiring ~ would love to visit but sadly I don't think i will ever get on a plane again!

Thrilling walking the 200 level Mine… love the Green a rock !

Watched your vids during lockdown, great to see everything is moving along.

Always a good night's sleep when he drops a video at 9pm 😋🤗🥰🥰🥰