7 Months Living In A Ghost Town

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October 2020 updates from around Cerro Gordo, including the rebuilding of the American Hotel, unexplored mines, lumber delivery, a gym, and more...
You can follow my journey on Instagram: / brentwunderwood
You can send me mail at:
PO Box 490, Lone Pine, CA 93545
THANK YOU!!
I moved to Cerro Gordo in March 2020 because of the pandemic and to relieve our longtime caretaker so he could be back home. I've been here ever since. There have been ups and downs, but I feel I am learning a lot and becoming a better person.
Follow along on this channel for more from the town. I have no plans to leave and will continue making videos to update the progress on all the projects!
The town was originally established in 1865 and by 1869 they were pulling 340 tons of bullion out of the mountain for Los Angeles.
The silver from Cerro Gordo was responsible for building Los Angeles. The prosperity of Cerro Gordo demanded a larger port city and pushed LA to develop quickly.
The Los Angeles News once wrote:
“What Los Angeles is, is mainly due to it. It is the silver cord that binds our present existence. Should it be uncomfortably severed, we would inevitably collapse.”
In total, there has been over $17,000,000 of minerals pulled from Cerro Gordo. Adjusted for inflation, that number is close to $500,000,000.
It’s been a wild ride so far owning a ‘ghost town’ and we’re having a lot of fun figuring out what to do with it.
Subscribe by email to get one email per month on most recent renovations, artifact finds, cave explorations, ghosts?, and more...
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The type of things that might lead you here are interests in ghost towns, abandoned mining towns, abandoned cities, California history, the zombie apocalypse, ghost stories, scary stories, nature, death valley, lone pine CA, mines, exploring, overnight challenges, exploration, urban exploration and yes theory.
#CerroGordo #GhostTownLiving #Abandoned #Offthegrid

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@GhostTownLiving 3 года назад

I can't believe it's been 7 months already. Let me know what you'd like to see more of in the comments!

@Andrea-us2fl 3 года назад

I'd love to see a step by step video rebuild of the hotel :) I love crafting and building videos, you have a chance to show how you'll evolve your town and every single thing and that's so interesting :) Also, creating a whole map of all the mines you explore and all the levels of mines, would be sooo cool :) You could then keep it free or sell it to explorers :)

@408Anthem 3 года назад

more building, and cave exploring

@mrsadams5175 3 года назад

Been waiting all week for this video ❤️

@Crimetvuk 3 года назад

BRETT WHATS THE MOST unexpected thing you have found in the area??

@Hochodo 3 года назад

You make it, ill watch it, if you build it, they will come 👌👌👌👌👌

@Weird-Mike 3 года назад

In 120 years, when someone finds your jeans in a cave, they'll put them in a museum that reads "The Guy Who Rebuilt Cerro Gordo". Which is pretty legit.

@bc4458 3 года назад

Gotta leave your mark somehow, I mean he should leave a skid mark in them jeans lmao

@Shadow77999 3 года назад

Fallout rare armor item

@dungeonrunn3r414 3 года назад

haha

@mrsnailzzz 3 года назад

The biggest mystery is people losing their jeans

@ChuckieP 3 года назад

@@mrsnailzzz not that much of a mystery. Loads of people died down there, loads of people probably shat themselves & loads of people probably got stuck in small crevices and had to remove their clothing.

@miker5624 3 года назад

The most eligible bachelor in Cerro Gordo

@goodandgreen 3 года назад

if only he was looking!

@SuperMelaa 3 года назад

@@goodandgreen oh, that's rude. You shouldn't say things like that.

@blupyxi5669 3 года назад

He does say "we" a lot

@brokeingeorgia697 3 года назад

@@SuperMelaa I believe that you misunderstood the comment.

@Alexshik12 3 года назад

I guess I will explain the joke since some of ya'll are arguing... What the og comment joked about, is that he essentially would be the ONLY Batchelor at Cerro Gordo, you know, cuz he is the only person there... Whether he is or not is not important because it's a joke...

@joshshoberg8598 3 года назад

Brent: *spends literally all day building a town, hiking, spelunking, and constantly doing physical activity* Also Brent: I should build a gym.

@ChuckieP 3 года назад

For visitors.

@tuvoca825 3 года назад

Nah. Put the visitors to work. Just sign this release and you can work for fun....

@kennethnash598 3 года назад

cardio routine: keep away from goats butting you. weight routing: lifting lumber all day.

@azureaviantoo2352 2 года назад

Seriously! Gee I only work my ass off 20 hours a day, I could do more....

@boogerwood 2 года назад

Right!!!?? The dude is dangerously thin and gets TONS of physical activity. A gym is the last thing he needs.

@sirsalmonater8734 3 года назад

You should create a small greenhouse up there for fresh veggies and such.

@EternalNico1 3 года назад

i was thinking of a uhhhh more profitable kind of “veggie”

@maybeantoniovivaldi2522 3 года назад

I think he'll do that later on.

@TheSilentStar 3 года назад

@Mango lol

@jzubs 3 года назад

@@EternalNico1 I get the joke

@SinMore 3 года назад

@@EternalNico1 YEAH!!!!WEED forever!

@valerialopez9909 3 года назад

This guy is building a whole civilization out there like it’s Minecraft

@mattm9396 3 года назад

Now he just needs to go to the nearest village and put the villagers in boats

@chrisbosh7033 3 года назад

He’s got the Minecraft music too n everything

@NoobyBoy81 3 года назад

Ikr

@haemorrhage666 3 года назад

I think it's kind of a mix of Stardew Valley, House Flipper and Treasure Hunter. Someone should make a game that's like his life up there.

@rawjam8542 3 года назад

Yeah ! Its Mindcraft for real!

@jakenelton1322 3 года назад

“Why would I have an exit strategy” is the most honest statement I’ve heard on this channel. All too often profits, margins, and financial gains are confused with the sustainability of a venture. Understanding that what you have is a dream come true for a lot of people is what will make you brand profitable. And overall this is refreshing escape from the people who see dollars as the only success in this life!

@emmaradloff6802 3 года назад

100% agree!

@garrycole9187 3 года назад

Totally true!!

@rg2424 3 года назад

Fax

@Carterthielftw_ 3 года назад

@@VegasVisual from previous videos I don't think he necessarily "made it" before buying the property, I think he said the money came from his retirement and he still has a day job.

@ayraen120 3 года назад

The union map of the mines is amazing! You should make copies of it available as posters on the store - I'd definitely be interested in getting one.

@marinlucic3843 3 года назад

sure, lets just organize a collective jump with all the followers into one of these pits or mines and have it done with.

@lanberthou3585 2 года назад

hell yeah

@ar2161 2 года назад

You should think about seeing if there is a way to make a 3D map

@gradoivan72 3 года назад

When you an old man, you’re going to look back at this and realized you lived your life!!

@hugstoyou7 3 года назад

You keep asking what we want to see more of..... Everything.. every tiny, big and giant projects, conversations, view... just keep doing exactly what you are doing. We love every aspect of this journey!

@blammo8208 3 года назад

E V E R Y T H I N G

@BarrackOcody 3 года назад

SO TRUE

@ryzian3 3 года назад

I was about to comment everything lol

@jamesfraley2715 3 года назад

And there's the added bonus of building the channel and the revenue stream that creates - there is big money in RU-vid, so if he doesn't have the time, I'm sure someone would love to come and help build the channel and post more content. Also, he should have a website with a Cerro Gordo cam.

@CrashSnider 3 года назад

You might want to consider setting up an Amazon wish list. People (including us) would love to pitch in in tangible ways.

@Lucywald2012 3 года назад

YES

@wollo5676 3 года назад

Such a good idea

@eshea5050 3 года назад

Agreed 100%.

@ballisticz5753 3 года назад

Yeah it is starting to annoy me that I can’t help him with this stuff I’d love to send him gear and stuff but idk what he needs

@eily_b 3 года назад

Just donate and he'll buy his stuff in the local hardware store. Amazon just kills local businesses and he has no place for deliveries anyway.

@isaacgraff8288 3 года назад

High five to whoever donated the lumber.

@user-rw9bj4ym7y 3 года назад

just IMAGINE a time lapse of the whole town being built over time. Insane.

@nyxtophiliavi8196 3 года назад

I know, it’s crazy and it somewhat kinda makes me want to do that once I reach an age with wealth.

@bregulon 3 года назад

Please consider keeping your food rations and supplies in two locations. If anything happens it’s good to have a backup. I don’t want you to get into a bind during winter when going into town is difficult to restock. Thank you for taking us on your journey with Cerro Gordo. It’s refreshing to see a different pace of life and ambition to preserve a story for the future.

@donnaw2868 3 года назад

CALIF has a long growing season. At some point it would be wise to bring on board a person who has growing skills. If you invest in some raised garden beds and growing soil and organic fertilizer you could produce a lot of fresh food. Also if your hotel bar could serve cactus juice, that is a product that could be sustainable. It's just another way to make use of the potential there.

@patrickhullihen4520 3 года назад

Have you considered a greenhouse and water collection containers? This would help with becoming self sufficient! Love the videos and your progress!

@rinoz47 3 года назад

Hide away some solar panels, maybe get an old timey windmill but it actually generates power

@N0N4M30 3 года назад

I hope he rescues some farm animals because he has so much space and he could be more self sufficient

@FlippingSloth 3 года назад

@@N0N4M30 i think the last owner said you cant have animal graze the grass as it has chemicals from the lead they used to smelt

@seanconway6905 3 года назад

I like the idea of a greenhouse. As far as rain collection... it would be interesting to see what water rights Cerro Gordo has. Being in the west I am pretty sure it is illegal to collect rain water without water allocation rights tied to the property.

@arnorobinwerkman 3 года назад

@@seanconway6905 ,wait , what? so you need a permit to collect rain water that otherwise would go to waste? where i live, you can collect as much rain water as you want, the only requirement is that you take measures to prevent that water from becoming an mosquito infestation due to still standing water, and as long as its on YOUR property. and you need only a building permit to built a concrete tank to collect water, if you choose to build one, with is just a formality, and cost about 10 $ for the paperwork, and you get free advice on how to use that water for irrigation, mosquito prevention, and you can get free chlorine to put in the water if it is for irrigation. and if its for agriculture the permit and everything is free.

@jasondesjardins7259 3 года назад

Emergency response advisor here: It only takes one breath in an oxygen deficient atmosphere to pass out and you don't get back up. Put the gas detector in before you go in! Same for changing levels. For horizontal attach it to a stick. Vertical use a string. If you keep doing this stuff alone it's going to kill you. Way more dangerous than u seem to realize

@EvilDuckOfDoom3 3 года назад

How can this be true when you can easily skip one breath or hold it for more than a minute? Also sounds dubious that it would go from 100-0% oxygen in a distance of a couple of feet

@TheSilentStar 3 года назад

@@EvilDuckOfDoom3 Agreed, one breath doesn’t drop oxygen saturation sub 80 for a fit healthy person, that said it may not be obvious what’s going on until you’re in trouble so you SHOULD always check before entering any mine.

@calistin1 3 года назад

Agreed his abandoned mine spelunking is going to get him dead....He's alone and seems to take no precautions....one bad pocket of air or gas could kill him or one unstable tunnel collapse with no one around to know he is in trouble...... some old explosives or sweaty dynamite not to be confused with TNT.

@EvilDuckOfDoom3 3 года назад

@@calistin1 why would anyone confuse it with TNT but the explosives don't last that long definitely not a hundred years

@calistin1 3 года назад

@@EvilDuckOfDoom3 the mine was last operated in in 1957 and dynamite that was over 100 years has been found before and old dynamite tends to sweat nitroglycerine and even though that can evaporate it can still be dangerous since it gets even more unstable than fresh sticks even at 100 years dynamite can be dangerous, only fools think dynamite ever becomes "safe". ...ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yjJnItCZQ-o.html

@juliajcr 3 года назад

we just bought a house and the anxiety of even picking wall colours is killing me. this guy has a whole town to bring up and peace pours out of him. WOOOOOOW

@TheSilentStar 3 года назад

He submits to the fact you can not control all things all of the time, and IF you do, it will drive you MAAAAD!

@terrancebrown87 3 года назад

I feel like more than a tourist but not exactly an inhabitant.... love this place and one day wish to visit 🙏 I look forward to seeing this town grow as I grow old.

@GhostTownLiving 3 года назад

I appreciate that! Thank you for spending time checking out the town. One day you'll come and find it is even more beautiful in person!

@bounderchris 3 года назад

@@GhostTownLiving how far are you from Riverside? That’s where I am. Is there any good off roading trails there? That could be a big market if you had trails and events like night runs or a kids run where they have things to keep their attention as their parents 4x4.. then they could sleep in the hotel or you could have a spot where they could setup camp... also you should get a Lowrance HDS Live 7 on that side by side you drive and then you can mark all the trails you’ve been to and list them as what’s what. By the way there is no such thing as ghosts those are demons pretending to be dead people. God tells us once someone dies they don’t return to this world. I’m not sure why but I really like this channel. I’m not into ghost towns that much nor mine exploring but something about this channel I look forward to the videos.

@AdventuringwithTrevor 3 года назад

@@bounderchris not sure how far from riverside but a good estimate would be to map in “whitney portal campground” they both are the same distance but on opposite sides of the owens lake

@sinisterisrandom8537 3 года назад

@@bounderchris Subjective. Also if this was 100% true wouldn't every single ghost intentionally try to do actual harm to the person or any person who walks into the home. Cause there's a ton of cases where they don't at all ever.

@NukE30 3 года назад

@@bounderchris I mean, you could always type in "Cerro Gordo" into Google Maps...

@dariocavegn4052 3 года назад

"The start-up culture and the romanticising of it has completely ruined entrepreneurship and building businesses." This is an incredibly insightful and important line, I think. I'll be using it in presentations for years to come! Thanks for that.

@Megan.eco-Instinct 3 года назад

I was *so* struck by that line as well. It's something most entrepreneurs know but he summed up that dynamic beautifully.

@nielsfreidel 3 года назад

true!

@joshshoberg8598 3 года назад

I literally read this comment 20 seconds before he said it in the video. I could not agree more, people need to try building a business that shows the love of it and not just try to crank out the first thing they can dump for money. Too many people focus on money as the end goal and seeing the love that's going into this town is literally what entrepreneurship SHOULD be.

@dariocavegn4052 3 года назад

@@joshshoberg8598 Money is one thing, but what strikes me is that there's almost no notion of financial sustainability anymore. Bag grants and investment funding, exit, that's it. Whether or not the company can sustain itself, who cares... And because entrepreneurship is very much seen as one and the same as running a tech start-up, almost all of the newer reference material completely disregards the fact that anyone outside the Silicon Valley circus (and comparable places!) will need cash flow to survive, and to turn a profit as well.

@McBubblex 3 года назад

I bought one of the nails from the hotel and it arrived safely here in the very north of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 so excited to have a small piece of Cerro Gordo’s history here!

@tobi942210 3 года назад

After 7 months and tons of advices, he still explores caves as if he was invincible. No helmet, no company, nothing but a flashlight and a cap (and at least a gas detector). But hey, it seems to work out just fine :)

@mrsnailzzz 3 года назад

Tobi it’s a show

@tobi942210 3 года назад

@@mrsnailzzz I believe it's only a a show in terms of entertaining us. It's not a scripted reality show or smth.

@mrsnailzzz 3 года назад

@@tobi942210 yes, but there's probably people around him. I don't want to believe that he went to the cave alone(in other video), and stayed there overnight without enough water or a sleeping bag, bit had a whiskey glass

@butchcassidy3312 3 года назад

He could of died at least 20 time so far, each time a different way.

@Sapphirez100 3 года назад

@@mrsnailzzz um he is going in real mines, its not just for show. What he is doing is incredibly dangerous. Many people die in old mine tunnels every year.

@MasterM1ichl 3 года назад

One thought: Solar panels.

@HUNGRYHUSKY 3 года назад

Trust me you don’t live in the desert without thinking about solar daily. That sun is unavoidable haha

@howardmendoza618 3 года назад

Expensive

@nestam6844 3 года назад

Winter

@ampink81ify 3 года назад

@@howardmendoza618 initial installation is expensive but the payoff is worth it for naturally generated electricity you can save :)

@nicosanchez3016 3 года назад

In winter snow covers all town

@joecant7147 3 года назад

WHY AM I SO OBSESSED WITH THESE VIDEOS. Love it!

@aninjaguardian 3 года назад

7:05 Very moving thought about startup culture and the fast-paced world we live in. The idea of someone taking it slow and spending their life on a passion project is a very inspiring, especially considering you are in a desolate area that you want to bring life into like the settlers moving out west centuries ago.

@FixIts53 3 года назад

Do you need a Town drunk if so I’m available, great progress wish I lived nearby be there every day helping out good Luck

@l.dianasmith1709 3 года назад

LOL

@shellyscott4822 3 года назад

lol every town drunk needs a drinking partner, I can do that!

@toddsmith1969 3 года назад

Can I be the town slut?

@kittenlalisa 3 года назад

😂

@topiheimola69 3 года назад

I'd love to join you and being Finnish I can quarantee some hardcore drinking will go down

@amandasumka4249 3 года назад

I appreciate you going into the mines, but I can't stop worrying about you doing it alone!

@TheCaseus 3 года назад

Yeah mines are scary as shit. Honestly I probably wouldn’t be able to go into another one

@datboydippin6135 3 года назад

Yea hes nuts!

@WHR17 3 года назад

Agreed you should at least have one other person with you when you go into those mines. Very dangerous to go alone.

@deathmalice256 3 года назад

As long as he continues uploading videos, at least we know he is still alive 😁

@lucasi8455 3 года назад

@Spongebob Schwanzkopf To get stuck in some area, or the malfunctioning of flashlights, possible accident/fall and suffer some injury, poisonous animals in the area... Extremely dangerous

@PastorHape 3 года назад

So many people showing and willing their support for you. This is the America we must see on TV. God bless y'all

@russeltaiga 3 года назад

not just america. tahts the world we all need. People from all over the world are supporting this guy. and thats wounderful

@mrMacGoover 3 года назад

There is more support in the RU-vid community than on t.v. that's we all on RU-vid. Watching videos like this is better than watching the violent garbage on Netflix.

@tom_123 3 года назад

Where can I donate my money to this rich dude so he can fulfil his dream of opening a lucrative and well-marketed hotel?

@icepophead 3 года назад

@@tom_123 “Ghosttownliving” on Patreon. just click his link to it in this video description

@djesenic 3 года назад

But if you do, please leave out how recklessly he goes exploring, that is the opposite of how it should be done safely.

@SanDiegoKid 3 года назад

10:52 Brent: "Whattup" Goats: "Whattup" 😂

@PapaSmurfu 3 года назад

"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Looking forward to visiting this place one day!

@Orangie2008 3 года назад

Favorite RU-vid quote of the week in this video. "If we throw enough dynamite down there, something will happen". Living la vida loca in a way few can comprehend, sir. Well done.

@TheMrMeerkat 3 года назад

The late Walt Disney was once asked when Disneyland would be completely, he then responded with "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is Imagination left in the world." What you said reminded me of that and I plan to watch your progress all the way through.

@philipperino7094 3 года назад

What i am really wondering is: why don't u have a dog? I think a doggy firend up there could be really nice

@trudiswanson9855 3 года назад

A few weeks ago he got some kittens. We'll see more of them later I'm sure. But I agree, the wagging tail of a big dog shows love.

@headrobotics 3 года назад

Could be a great help - even a life saver someday - a big or good sized muscular dog :)

@YourOldUncleNoongah 3 года назад

regular food might be a concern. But yeh a dog would be the BEST company. Especially in those hard times when ya feel like just giving up, a dog will ALWAYS be there for you, come rain, hail or shine.

@plantpants3746 3 года назад

...maybe he is just a cat person

@headrobotics 3 года назад

@@plantpants3746 Cats are great companions but fall short in the direct life saving department :) Nothing against cats - cats are great

@thijsbakker961 3 года назад

Guy is making his ideal Minecraft village in real life.

@HeyThisIsTommy 3 года назад

Let’s start a go fund me to get him a golem

@danlucas213 3 года назад

More like he found an abandoned village to fix

@RED-jg6mt 3 года назад

he mining straight down doe 😳

@Bill-lt5qf 3 года назад

he got that full RTX release early.

@happybeach777 3 года назад

Hey how about he’s not playing f**** Minecraft and actually building something amazing...

@bigsmoke8509 3 года назад

Ya’know you always hear the saying “money doesnt mean happiness” but this man spent almost 2 mill on an abandoned town and it has made him so happy

@stellanevis3107 3 года назад

And to add to that, I have to say it wasn't a 2M fully furnished mansion on a Greek island where he'll just sit down next to the beach and sip his bourbon. It's a 2M abandoned, dilapidated ghostown. The sheer scale of projects he has, the mere fact that he's learning these craft all from scratch, his life transformation etc everything about creating something, preserving something from ages ago-- money won't buy you happiness true but this one got him good. And we love it that way.

@simonarends8217 3 года назад

This guy is more inspiring then everybody on the internet rn

@Kebbab.213 3 года назад

For real

@marcusbordeaux7548 3 года назад

This dude hikes multiple miles a day and feels like he needs to exercise more, I wish I had that drive to improve

@Smokey420Greenleaf 2 года назад

pretty sure he's looking for more muscle building workouts because he's getting too skinny from all that walking and is starting to look extremely unhealthy.

@arwen8883 3 года назад

That's a really good first brisket! To combat the dryness, after around 5 hours, put in tin foil with beef broth. Called a Texas crutch, but its the key to a juicy brisket

@pokecoryspondence 3 года назад

Bro INVEST IN YOUR CHANNEL ALONGSIDE THE HOTEL. SHOW EVERYTHING, MAKE VLOGUMENTARIES. people can learn alot from a lifestyle as yours

@ellipsoidi 3 года назад

@Elytra how the hell is a random commentor on youtube gonna force him to do anything?

@rogersawyers4329 3 года назад

@@ellipsoidi lol exactly it was just an idea basically

@fantomet6599 3 года назад

thats what he’s doing dumbo

@supergreatairgunreviews 3 года назад

This guy doesn't even live there full time. There's millionaire netflix executives invested into this project.

@gh0stpyram1d 3 года назад

lol

@robertwilliams-day320 3 года назад

I found your channle yesterday. I've watch nothing else since. It's a nice break from reality, I also most feel as if I'm there. I'd love to see more on the history of the town.

@MarcoPolo-zc6zo 3 года назад

I really like the bit about start ups. I remember having a chat with some investors years back & quickly realized that they were in the business of hyping bad ideas and selling them off before the buyer could catch onto them. It made me sick to my stomach. I get that weasels abound, but I really, truly respect people who are in it for the long haul. I wish you the best of luck in your efforts.

@protolexis 3 года назад

I love how my dude doesn’t have a normal functioning shower but a gym was a priority lmao

@carolynsilvers9999 3 года назад

😂😅🤣

@christianf3282 3 года назад

Prolly cuz getting running clean water up there is a massive task, versus just putting equipment down

@blammo8208 3 года назад

his ghetto shower is fully funtional homie

@glowingsme7943 3 года назад

Well, the lake that used to bring water back in the silver mining days was diverted. So, there was no natural water source except for trying to dig down. Apparently, at the bottom of the mine, is a water source that’s pumped out. It goes in and out. They will get it worked out before people are actually staying up there. With it being just him up there living at the moment, he can handle his showers the way he does now.

@keithfreeman2139 3 года назад

I am so excited to see this update. It is so encouraging. I have had a busy month so far also. The last time I commented I told you about my becoming a Double Amputee and having to exercise and work to begin to walk again. I started a College class to get my IT Certification (Cyber-security) I just passed my Midterm with a solid B.. Now I am going to be turning on the afterburners andf studying for the Final on Nov. 11th. I am finding out Hardships and problems only seem to make us stronger if we don't give up. I love seeing you happy and keeping on pushing. It makes this 54 year old want to never give up. God bless you and you and Cerro Gordo are in my Prayers.

@smolincher 3 года назад

Congratulations on your progress! Keep on going, my man. Always try!

@mxmox 3 года назад

Good luck on your finals, Keith!!

@MotoGReviews 3 года назад

I am literally on the other side of the world (Taiwan) but let me tell you, what you are doing is inspiring. You produce content that a person like me, who has nothing to do with Cerro Gordo, enjoys watching. You're amazing man.

@MrFrancoislanglois 3 года назад

So I'm a Canadian planning a 6 month trip throughout the US, in a couple of years from now. Visiting Cerro Gordo and Staying in the American Hotel is definitely on my ToDo list. I look forward to seeing the transformation of Cerro Gordo between now and my visit. Keep up the great work in preserving the history of this old mining town. Cheers

@OMGisSKINGKEN 3 года назад

I love the genuine appreciation he has for everything around him, from old trees that few would even notice to the rich history of the town.

@benswaye 3 года назад

Man if you made your own whiskey that would be absolutely amazing!!!

@GhostTownLiving 3 года назад

Working on it!

@benswaye 3 года назад

@@GhostTownLiving super excited , no rush your a busy guy, I can wait!!

@helenboula3538 3 года назад

If I was him not all I would I do alcohol I would do one I would do pot I would do vegetables up it would be a money-making processes and he can make all kind of money off that goat milk

@CurtisTomko7107 3 года назад

@wayouttatune2 Maybe?🤔🤫

@thethirdhokanye3760 3 года назад

@wayouttatune2 shiiid id apply

@justaguy_withagun_eatingtacos 3 года назад

The last week i have watched your channel jump a few thousand every day. So awesome to see, just since this morning been about 10k already. I can only imagine how many people(like myself)have dreamed of having/building their own little town somewhere out in the middle of nowhere. I hate California but when this is all up and running i can actually see myself booking a few nights up here. Love it, cant wait to see what you have in store for the future.

@Cat_festation 3 года назад

I just discovered these videos today and it’s crazy watching them back to back in chronological order! I wish we lived closer and could visit or help out (in FL). Admire your tenacity 👏👏👏

@ericweisgarber5614 3 года назад

Congrats on hotel approval! Amazing how a devastating fire actually opened doors to modernize Cerro Gordo just enough to house and sustain the future coming tourists. Staying positive was a great thing to watch.

@silaslyngholm9810 3 года назад

Please put in more ads just so you can get more money for build back up the hotel

@mr.burkenstock4188 3 года назад

Silas Lyngholm honestly one ad I wouldn’t mind at all

@user-gx1sv3hj9k 3 года назад

@@mr.burkenstock4188 i would not enjoy ads during the video, but 2 ads before and 2 at the end yould be ok... also i think his channel is going to grow really fast in the next couple of months so theres propably no need for that many ads. i hope he can soon (if he wants to obviously) quit his job and do youtube full time with patreon, merch and ads for making money

@Sorrycomrade 3 года назад

I think the value he's getting from people binge watching the videos and being interested in the town is more to him than a few k in ad revenue, just seems so much better quality without those repetitive ads all the time. Getting people really sold on this town with the vids then open it up for folks to go on vacation. Awesome channel and venture anyway.

@user-gx1sv3hj9k 3 года назад

The talking, the home improvement, the calm music, the mine exploring, i love it all! I hope you can become a full time youtube content creator soon so we get more videos! :)

@bonnielayfield1406 3 года назад

I really love what you are doing. My husband and I redid a 150 year old farm house a few years ago. It was a lot of work but so rewarding.👍🤜🤛

@j.harker8311 3 года назад

I can't describe the peaceful calmness and sense of adventure these uploads bring me or how much I enjoy them

@michellecastano770 3 года назад

This is so monumental!! In a hundred years your name will be in the history books for the next generations! I love that the RU-vid community is able to be a part of your journey! Thanks for sharing it with us! ❤❤❤❤❤

@yolover111 3 года назад

That or he'll be a ghost spooking people on the land

@chadendomorph9066 3 года назад

“To think of the people and things that came out of this hole” - that’s what she said

@marinlucic3843 3 года назад

Every mother does

@chad969 2 года назад

As soon as Brent offered that setup I did a Command F search for the words "that's what she said" in the comments. Now I'm starting to wonder if Chads are the only ones who still use that joke.

@ronr.53400 2 года назад

@@chad969 command f search? wth? amazinnng 🙃

@DL-lv2rq 2 года назад

I know I’m late to the party, but watching through all your videos from the start and they’re just amazing. Love what you’re doing mate!

@RED-jg6mt 3 года назад

Can't wait for one day when you know all those 30 miles of mine like the back of your hand. What a unique lifestyle you have chosen, I'm excited for you

@sandyc6569 3 года назад

👍

@HeavyMetalKittenx 3 года назад

I’m so jealous of the atmosphere. What a beautiful place to live

@CactusAtlas 3 года назад

I really love how this old town is so many parts of so many people now... The old citizens who lived and loved there... Your blood, sweat and tears... and now part of this RU-vid community. Amazing.

@i124qx 3 года назад

I'm from Malaysia ... I would love to come and just help ... live and die there. Its a robinson crusoe kind of thing for me. I know I can't be there but I am "there". Cheers

@harryblock_3826 3 года назад

If you ever have any doubts just know that you’ll be hugely proud of yourself if you ever finish this

@OF23rtz 3 года назад

Just got my American Hotel shirt. It is super high quality and so comfortable. I love it and I love that I’m contributing to this awesome town. Can’t wait to visit some day.

@daltonpatterson3402 3 года назад

The saddest part is when winter hits we won’t be able to see videos as frequently 😞 Good luck and thanks for the videos man 👍

@florinmusic 3 года назад

@@thegirlatthebeach3221 He's referring that he won't be able to upload as much cuz of him being stuck there without connection to the internet etc

@Remi-Rae 2 года назад

We’re gonna stick around because we love to watch you you’re doing such a great thing.

@chiuna2000 3 года назад

I just binged watch all your videos! I wish you the best of luck in rebuilding this beautiful town. Stay safe!

@HumbleGaijin 3 года назад

Would it be possible to write up a list of things that we could donate? I live a ways away, but if I have something I could donate to make Cerro Gordo great again, I would love to do so.

@Andrea-us2fl 3 года назад

I LOVE THIS. We must make him read this. A need list from which people all around could select one and mail or email it would be so cool.

@syrapianrule407 3 года назад

For real

@Gideon0297 3 года назад

GREAT IDEA!!!!

@scottthorson1 3 года назад

I grew up in So Cal and spent years in the high desert roaming around. From Palmdale/Lancaster to the Painted Desert and Joshwa Tree and all over Silverado Canion .. It's a smell you never forget and when you catch a wisp it transforms you back into time with visions of a lively mining town on the edge of nowhere. Kinda like the first impressions from Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland. It's such a powerful thing Walt Disney spent millions trying to capture that simple feeling,smell,view... Id drop everything to come up and help you build that town back to its former glory. Cheers from a So Cal native living in Texas!

@Gemelli2906 3 года назад

I left socal in 1975, grew up in Pasadena. I always dreamed Id go back but never did. But I still remember the smells! We had gardenia bushes in the front and a lowquat tree out back, miss it all so much.

@susanmaggiora4800 3 года назад

June Corrigan My parents both grew up in the Bay Area (Oakland & El Cerrito) & I was born in Sacramento when they were in college at Davis, but they moved to Kansas when I was a baby. Every summer we’d go out to visit family for a couple months & I’ve stayed a few summers & a couple 3 month stays around Christmas, so I’ve probably spent a total of around three years in the the Bay Area, Davis, Mt. Shasta & the Clear Lake, north of Napa. I’ve been to Knott’s Berry Farm several times as well (seeing that in the comments made me very nostalgic). I suppose I’ve always thought of myself as a native Californian, even though I didn’t grow up there. Those smells (the Bay Area salt & fog, the eucalyptus, the redwoods & my grandfather’s old cabin in the sierras) are something I could never forget. I’ve always wanted to move there, but it just hasn’t been in the cards so far.

@SynergyLondonElectrical 3 года назад

I came across one of you videos this morning and have had a full day of watching your short films. Love them, now I’m googling the history of the place. Il be sure to be travelling from London England to stay in your hotel as soon as it’s up and running. Love the content 👍🏻

@lisamannsimoes9335 3 года назад

I am so amazed and what you are accomplishing. I will continue to watch and hopefully be able to support your journey at some time. Be safe!

@thegamingbayskeletor1637 3 года назад

Quarantine : **exists** This guy : **laugh in rebuilding a whole city**

@modelrc9500 3 года назад

I’ve decided that in my lifetime I have to visit Cerro Gordo at least once in my life. It’s such a beautiful town I’ve got to see it.

@MrTeamChevy 2 года назад

Absolutely love your channel literally binge watching every single video old-new ones and i just cant thank you enough for making this content.

@jdc8352 3 года назад

I'm glad you're still trucking along. Cool. Good job

@areallyrealisticguyd4333 3 года назад

Can't wait to see this place in 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years. Definitely looks like the most calming vacation spot in all of California

@scottishhillclimb 3 года назад

Best videos on RU-vid to just relax and unwind watching. Great editing and always calming music. Keep up the great work bud. Watching from scotland

@GhostTownLiving 3 года назад

I appreciate that!

@6coneheads 3 года назад

Just found your channel. Absolutely amazing. Your passion and drive is so commendable, so astounding. You have a vision and you're pushing to see it through. It nearly brings me to tears. Keep pushing. Keep building. It'll pay off.

@donaldmcdaniel1773 2 года назад

Catching up on some of the older videos. I hope you keep living your dream and make it happen!!!!

@drewgibbs283 3 года назад

I love watching this journey, it makes me realise how vast and mesmerizing the world actually is and how interesting the history that some of the smallest places can have, makes me feel warm inside.

@sauravbasu8805 3 года назад

So beautifully expressed.

@royrein3331 3 года назад

Can you have a 24/7 live cam on some nice part of the town to see the weather, clouds, maybe some animals. That would be really cool.

@saleranoo 3 года назад

he doesnt have proper internet there

@derrylmassey238 3 года назад

This is amazing man, my wife and i always talk about living in the mountains or away from people and then i see this. Very inspiring man. Will be keeping up with your content!

@webtron44 3 года назад

Just found this channel today. My daughter and I love it. Can't wait to see how the town develops.

@Ben-zj6nm 3 года назад

I think that building a fire station style building in the town would be such a great addition. It would double as the mechanics area which would be needed anyway if visitors are driving up, and would house the fire truck. You could buy a cheap vintage fire truck that would just sit inside there. Great addition and would be super cool 👍

@chrisdunntv 3 года назад

Loving these videos man! Great to see you fully exploring everything up there.

@charleslynch7274 3 года назад

Can't get enough of these videos so much history it blows my mind keep up the awesome work

@lyndabell1966 3 года назад

What a wonderful person you are to be bringing life back

@kimsasser5541 3 года назад

Brent my husband and I want to come stay overnight, maybe weekend. I have some antiques I want to bring for the hotel for when you get it rebuilt

@daviddouglass208 3 года назад

Brent great meeting you 2 days ago on Friday. I brought the 17 off road rigs from the Salt Tram to Cerro Gordo. Our group loved the brief tour Johnnie gave us and I love my new Cerro Gordo T-shirt, American Hotel. 👍🏼

@figgyiggy1 3 года назад

You are truly the perfect person to take on this project, every time I watch one of your videos I think of how glad I am that Cerro Gordo fell into your hands, rather than somebody else, who possibly would've destroyed it and let it's history be forgotten. Love what you do!

@ItsDatCajunStuff 3 года назад

Gym needs a name. Ideas are "No Mas Gordo," or "G.O.A.T. Fitness."

@RHGameDev 3 года назад

"No Mas Gordo" is amazing! 😂😂

@negatvecreep 3 года назад

No mas gordo is not a real sentence

@acasual9216 3 года назад

@@negatvecreep Spanish speakers would disagree

@negatvecreep 3 года назад

@@acasual9216 me?

@user-oh5fs8iw6p 3 года назад

@@RHGameDev i think people may get salty about that in the future.

@evanoldhoff4904 3 года назад

Hi! Love the content. Seen every video. My suggestion is about the logs of milled wood you received. I've been an arborist for a number of years and I absolutely love freshly milled wood. when you get wood like that. Use it for something decorative, like a bar counter, or tables for your restaurant. That way it gets seen and appreciated for what it is. A beautiful hunk of what used to be a beautiful tree. When it's used as flooring ( the way that has been cut it could be difficult to incorporate as flooring ) it just gets trampled and abused. And not alot of people notice it for what it once was. Like a wood guy like myself. That's just my two cents. Keep up the awesome content. Love every second of it

@ocrickard2 3 года назад

This is really inspiring. I’ve just binged every one of your videos, and am so excited for you, and for the town. I can’t wait to visit and see the rebuilt hotel in its full glory.

@oBseSsIoNPC 2 года назад

As a laborer myself, I can promise you, that working out with gym equipment is much different than the physical labor during construction. It is actually much better, safer and healthier, to get a warm up workout in and then do the chores, than just jumping on the chores. He knows what he is doing ;) I just want to be there and start the circle of life. Get some topsoil in, composting, weeds for the goats, cover crop, trees and create a water source. Revive the springs. When I win the lottery, I will volunteer and help out with that! This is just the coolest thing since the Arctic!

@travelarmando 3 года назад

If you ever want a brisket Central Texas-style let me know, I know how to use an offset smoker. I saw that you have an offset smoker on-site or I can bring you a brisket already cooked. I'm about 3 hrs away from you. Thanks

@sandyc6569 3 года назад

nice

@HeavyMetalKittenx 3 года назад

That’s nice of you

@mattthatsme8799 3 года назад

If I were you....Id just deliver lol. Sounds like a great way to show up uninvited on a man.....with arms full of smoked meat

@sandyc6569 3 года назад

@@mattthatsme8799 👍

@trailerparksupervisor7046 3 года назад

I would like to try your brisket and I’m only about 9 hours from you. Can’t wait for you to bring some over

@makennacaskey 3 года назад

Hey Brent! Can you go more into the story of the 200 level? What's it mean if there is another entrance/exit? Wouldn't the miners have used that to escape when the accident happened on that level? Have you found any human remains there, or in any of your adventures in the mines? Would you ever allow the people in the future AirBnBs to explore the tunnels as you do? On the safer levels, of course. (On a personal note, I'm from Boston, currently living across the bay from Tampa going to USF, and when growing up in Boston my dad ran a youth hostel, as you do. I love watching your videos!)

@jermx1000 3 года назад

My fiance is at usf as well! Cool to see other floridans watching this channel

@jdubb07 7 месяцев назад

I love what you’re doing out there, watched every video more than once and check every day for updates. I hope one day to visit.

@lowkee33 3 года назад

Thank you Brent for these videos. You are doing something I dreamed about for years when I was younger. I am disabled so I am limited in what i can do now. Watching you explore this town while rebuilding it has been so much fun. I hope some day that your doors are open to the public. I want to experience that sunset so bad. No matter what , you have started something great . Keep it up and be safe!!! Look forward to seeing what you do next.