Full Tour of The Ghost Town I Live In! (Cerro Gordo) 

Hotel Update!! I realized I didn't show the hotel. The first span of the basement block is up and we've been waiting on a permit for a while now. Hopefully that comes in this week and we will start rocking and rolling ASAP. The crews are ready, just need the go ahead. That might include another visit from some characters that have helped a lot in the past! As soon as the permit is in, I'll post a big update just about the hotel. We're getting close!!

Brent, l own and live in a small miners cottage circa 1865 in Australia. I have done a lot of repairs / restoration in the many years that l have lived here with my 3 kids, and am proud of what l have achieved, but the fact that you are doing the same to an entire town blows my mind. You are an inspiration and an absolute legend. You will forever be a part of the history of Cerro Gordo in the future, for preserving this amazing town.👍

many death valley regulars were worried what would happen when Cerro Gordo was sold/ that Brent has not only taken on this project but also makes these videos to show us so much more than we would ever see .. we really could not have asked for a better outcome. Eventually it will be a developed resort but so much history will remain and all these videos will serve as such a great historical reference... fantastic.

This to me is like a great book. Once I realize how good the book is I start to worry about the end, I just don't want it to end. That's how much these videos mean to me..

Brent really is a special person. How many people would move from a tropical, flat location to this? He is so full of positive energy and adventure.

Seems to me like you're a lot more happy and positive now. For a while, naturally, being alone for so long up there, that the influx of people was a source of discomfort. But as you got used to it and began to embrace it, more so now it seems it's became a positive aspect. Everyone is really embracing the evolution of Cerro Gordo and what you can really do and achieve with the place. I'm sure by the end of your time there it will become just as big of the part of the story as its past is. Haven't missed a single video and enjoyed every one but I'm super excited for you and the direction the town is going. We're not only witnessing the change and evolution of the Town, but also one of its most important figures, Brent.

Brent...I first started watching your videos 2+ yrs ago...when you first got the place!! Im in awe. I am currently rebuilding my parents 3,000 sf home and it is daunting. It was in complete disrepair, and now I am getting it to a point where I am proud of it. I GET IT. The diary, the introspection, disheartening moments, and elation. I'm there pal....great mD respect for you!!!

Cerro Gordo Ghost town. I think I've watched just about every one of your videos. As you carry on it's now less of a Ghost town and more of a real new town . You have breathed life into Cerro Gordo ,I have followed you from afar here in England. Cerro Gordo has a million new inhabitants and though we can't be here in person we help keep the town alive by watching your videos. Great work you've turned a dream into reality. Long may you carry on

Brent's parents must be so proud of their son...bright, introspective, kind.

Absolutely the Best Guy on RU-vid. If only more people would take time to remember and save the lost days of Old!🤞. 🤞

When I was a very young boy, my grandmother, in West Virginia, was still using a wood-burning stove. I have wonderful memories of warming myself next to her stove on cold fall mornings.

Your channel is maybe the only channel I let all ads run completely through until their end! Hopefully helping to contribute to the restoration and preservation of Cerro Gordo ❤

It’s been amazing watching you for 2 years and seeing your progress! Always excited when there is a new episode. Thank you Brent for being so amazing and great to watch and fallow.

So much more than I realized. Wow!! Everything looks so cozy and we'll put together.. Great job Brent and to all the wonderful help you were blessed with. Yes just amazing what you've done in 2 years. Congratulations!!👍👍👍

Well done! You have so much to show for your efforts. When one works in the corporate world, the fruit of ones' labour are not so visible. It must be fulfilling! Greetings from South Africa.

Brent you really look comfortable now with the camera, 2yrs wow it certainly doesn’t feel that long ago. So many adventures, so many visitors. Its great to see all the improvements, I really like what you have done so far and I really like that you are not alone anymore . Thank you for sharing 🇦🇺💖💖

Chris did a stellar job filming you! Quite a MTV Crib’s vibe. Injected some freshness into it. I’m a millennial that misses that show! Last thing, awww Beretta had adorable babies! 🥰

Brent, you have done such an amazing job with Cerro Gordo. I feel I am safe to say that we the viewers / Supporters are all proud of you and your achievements. Keep up the good work!

Wow, the production value of this video is on another level! Great job, guys.

You're such a true inspiration to me. All I have wanted for the past two years is to move to middle-of-nowhere California, and help Brent in his adventure. Maybe it's just me, but im more than happy living in the middle of nowhere and living rustic and off of the land.

You know what is crazy. This man is going to eventually have an entire article all about Cerro Gordo, and how this legend managed to refound the abandoned ghost town to possibly a striving and living community. If this managed to actually get pulled off it will be crazy. Yet beautiful. Do hope when you guys visit down in the mines to wear a proper respiration mask and such since you never know what is down there that is harmful to the lungs.

I can’t explain how much your Ghost town means to me. It’s a fantastic time capsule. My grandfather’s were both miners in the UK One mined coal, the other mined Lead , seeing your town reminds me so much about the working conditions that they would have been in. Sorry for the long message, Wish you all the best for the future and Keep up your fantastic work.

Brent. You and your volenteers have done a great job bringimg back and restoring many of the old buildings to their period look via recyvled materisls and the like. You've turned a "this was a town" into a "this is a town". I encourage you to keep bringing back select buildings of interest based on old photographs and such. You are truly saving a town that was on the brink of dissapearing forever. You've made it a fun place for vilenteers and visitors, and of course the animals. I've been enjoying your videos since almost inception, and am amazed at how much you and your helpers have achieved. You just keep adding more interesting historical things to see. Love it!

Man you have accomplished so much. I was a miner in my younger days. And absolutely love our mining heritage, and ghost towns. You are so lucky to be living my dream, but it takes a lot of work, and you have put the work in. toiling to maintain Cerro Gordo, and restoring things as you go! This old miner’s hat is off to you. God Bless. &Thanks Gary

I can’t believe it’s been two years!! It looks so stunning. I need to work out how to come and visit from the uk!!

It has been awhile. Thinking back to when you first started this channel you've sure come a long way. Good job honey! The only potential obstacle i see to your plans is water availability. At one time it supported a large community so the land is capable. Maybe you can find someone well educated in permaculture practices that can resolve or mitigate the lack of fresh water. I've seen it used on completely infertile land and within a couple of years the place was green, springs being regenerated, seasonal streams becoming year round ones. Maybe such a person watches your show and would be willing to donate those services.

I thought about the video I watched you cry in over the devastating fire at the hotel. My heart broke for you. BUT you have persevered and I couldn’t help but smile this whole video at your renewed enthusiasm and successes over the last 2 years. Your heart has healed and the town is growing in it’s own sense of being. Now you and the community that have grown around Cerro Gordo, including those of us around the world that not only watch your videos but those that are able visit and do whatever they can to leave a mark on the world known as Cerro Gordo. I live in Hawaii and we use the word “ohana” (sounds like oh-ha-na) a Hawaiian word that represents family, not just flesh and blood family but the friends you’ve made that are dear to you, and the people that have become your foundation. You, my friend, are a very blessed person to have such a formidable ohana. I’m going to quit writing now or I’ll have tears running down my cheeks with appreciation of this whole “life’s project” you call Cerro Gordo. Blessings of appreciation to you and all your team. Maybe someday I’ll even be able to visit. Aloha, Tammi

It's on the bucket list to come visit and help out around town for the day. What a gorgeous place!

Hello from Ireland 🇮🇪 Brent been watching you from your very first video I hardly ever comment, but just loved this video it's fantastic to see all the hard work you've put in so far, and all with such passion and love for the place, keep going and best of luck for your future endeavours 👍

How time flies when you're having fun in what you do! You're doing great Brent. Amazing too, how much you have learned in such a short time. I hope I'm still around in twenty years to see what happens then. And, way before that happens I want to visit. Love what you are doing to preserve history.

I can tell this is a labour of love for you Brent. The details you put into making the building original as much as possible. What a beautiful video of what you, Scotty and other volunteers have done .!! to fix up the old buildings to its original glory. You have all accomplished so much in a short period of time. 2 years has already gone by. That is a short period of time in our life time. We'll done. !!! Can't wait to see what you and the volunteers do next!!!!!

Absolutely love this vid! Suggestion? Each time you show a new cabin/space, use little arrows on the drone view so we can see where it rests relative to everything else? Thank you! Also, you were my first Covid RU-vid obsession. I wowed in the mine and wept with you over the fire, and videos like this show how far both you and Cerro Gordo have grown in the past two years. Stay safe, stay healthy, and be well!

Thank you Brent, watching your adventures distracts me from the drudgery of life in this crazy uncertain world. You are a very lucky man and I would give everything to be in your position. Keep up the wonderful work.

You have succeeded! The town has come to life! Amazing job, Brent, it has been such a pleasure to watch this all unfold. I suspect this is only the beginning of a wonderful life adventure that will keep getting better. All the best from Central Mexico. 👩‍🌾 💕

Amazing update. To solve your power supply struggle, I definitely recommend something like Ecoflow that can charge your laptop, cellphone and power tools.

Thank You for sharing. That was a Great tour. The town has grown a lot since you have been there. Stay Safe.

Thank you for the grand tour. Your enthusiasm is still as infectious as it was a year ago. Congratulations on all your achievements. It truly is a wonderful piece of history and long may it continue. Take care, be safe. ❤️ Dorset, UK

I would be totally interested in coming up to volunteer, and film. I am a filmmaker. I’ve worked with film festivals before, and would love to be included in the team. I Live in Los Angeles and could easily get there in a few hours. I’ve been following you since the beginning, I absolutely love what you’ve done with this town!

Exciting little paradise you are creating. And such warm and inviting spaces to welcome many in fellowship. Good for you.

That view out of the bedroom in the Gordon house is so beautiful. I'd love to see that purple hue sunrise and the sun setting behind the mountain. Definitely an incredibly beautiful view full of serenity.

You're doing a fantastic job in preserving the history of what was once a mining town... Although I've watched all of your vlogs, I had no idea that there were so many buildings up there, and I have no doubt that there will be quite a few more soon. I'd love to travel from here in the UK and visit your town and learn some more about what life might have been like back in the day... Until then, I look forward to watching your vlogs...!

U have a beautiful town to live in and bring back to life by sharing with everyone and restoring history ❤️

The difference from the beginnings to now is stunning. You have put in a lot of work that is paying off from the buildings to the teams of supporters that you have built up. I look forward to seeing the work on the hotel itself get started now you have the basement block built. What an achievement for the whole town in just two years.

So I started watching around the beginning of your journey with Cerro Gordo but I kind of fell off a bit as life got busier. Its been about 7 months since Ive watched a video and HOLY CRAP BRENT. You have made so much progress in these last few months and even have some people staying there with you now which is crazy. Glad to see youre still doing well and hope that it continues. :3

So sorry to have missed the premiere! Another awesome video, thanks. I'll just bet that you had no idea that you had the talent to not only make incredibly entertaining videos (not your intent) but also become a wonderful story teller. Cerro Gordo helped you discover this and much more. It's been a great pleasure to watch your progress since the beginning 2 years ago. I hope to visit and tell you in person someday.

I love watching you from the start. You have done so much with it. The knowledge that you have researched about there is fantastic. God bless you.

Wow I can't believe it's been 2 years. I remember you building that 1st deck. I've truly enjoyed your journey and especially your passion for all of it. Thank you

Brent, I'm Soooo Glad to Finally hear this almost as much as you are (The Hotel Up-Date)

I’m homeless in the UK and watch your channel on my pay as you can phone. I wish I could be with you and help

It’s starting to look like a real town again. What you have done with your dream is inspiring. You just have to keep working, little by little and your dream materializes. I really hope to visit one day to see yours. Thank you for sharing Brent. Take care, stay safe, enjoy the light! ❤️❤️

I've watched many of the videos over the past two years. This is a GREAT compilation of everything that's going on. It was great to see the aerial shot with so many people up there. You said many times that would be the goal - to share it. I hope to get there. Keep up the great work!

Our Pioneering Ancestors will be proud of you, Mr. Underwood. Greeting from your Emperor!

REMARKABLE! You have done INCREDIIBLE work on the town, its fixtures and fittings...Home Improvement on a TOWNSHIP scale! Everything looks so good! Been enjoying your journey from England, from the very first episode: your snowbound arrival at the Fat Hill. You have excelled in so many disciplines, and grown (internally! 😄😄) so much in so short a time. Keep Going, Brent! 🙌🙌⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You do history proud!

Thanks Brent, for the guided tour around Cerro Gordo. Very interesting and I see a lot of work has been done on the buildings. Imaginitive place, I’d love to see it. Take care and be safe.

WOW Brent I haven't watched your videos in some time and the difference to the Cerro Gordo is quite amazing. I love how you had faith in yourself to enable your visions to come back to life. I look foreward to the day you build your hideaway cottage on the other side of the mountain with that beautiful view. You are such an inspiration to all whom follow your videos and lifestyle. 2 years has gone so quickly, imagine what the town will look like in the decades to come. You are one amazing individual and best of luck to you and all your helpers. Your preservation of history, should indeed be universally recognised.

I’ve been watching Brent for the whole time he has been here been great in the many changes that have taken place. I even saw the old hotel before burnt down.

Skilfully done , cerro gordo is lucky to have a custodian like Brent and the team

Good to see you on Matt's channel. Did you talk demo ranch into coming to Cerro gordo and going underground

Incredible. I've watched many videos of people searching through old mines. But you bring life back into a mining town with a very interesting history. That's special. You have a silver tongue for speaking. Congratulations on all the work completed to date. A great tribute to all the miners who worked tirelessly to support their familes.Thank you for sharing.

I can truly see how much potential this town has- I think you will make it a popular place again and they will make a statue of you

Thanks for the videos. I've been binge watching since you were on demo ranch. Keep up the awsome work

That was beautiful Brent, just amazing to see your progress, and so happy to see you looking so well. What a fascinating and historic place Cerro Gordo is, and to see it come to life again is so inspiring. I'm sure that the spirits that live there with you are as happy as they can be with you and what you have accomplished there. I think you are the most beautiful spirit there💖 I was wondering if there's any way to tie yourself to protection in that cage, so scary. God Bless you, and all your critters.

When I'm watching RU-vid videos and I'm interrupted, I just leave the video playing as I'm working as background noise. But with Brent's videos, I pause the video and come back to it when I'm done whatever I'm doing because I don't want to miss anything. You've done such a great job, not just with Cerro Gordo, but with the production of content. It's unique, fascinating and very well presented. One day, I hope to do a road trip down to Cerro Gordo and see it in person.

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING YOU HAVE DONE SO MUCH IN 2 YEARS!! I HOPE SOMEDAY TO BE ABLE TO VISIT!!

Been watching since like your 2nd or 3rd video, seen every video since, its amazing to think back and look at everything now, fills in a lot of gaps, you did a good job showing the place, super excited to see what's in the vault, oh and we need a hotel update! Be blessed brother ❤️

Awesome video Brent! You and the volunteers have done so much! Love that I can follow on your journey.

I am absolutely loving your passion for this amazing part of history! It just shines through you! I love that HeavyD and pals came and worked their butts off to get the concrete up there and poured! I am absolutely hooked! If my husband and i ever make it out that way we will definetly pop in🥰

Wow! So much progress! What a blessing to be able to see you bringing this town back to life!

Brent, you are doing great work! I can see the progress of two years very clearly. Keep doing what you do!

Awesome. Great to see you and can't wait for the reveal!

I just got to say I'm impressed and a little bit jealous. I wish I was a little bit younger and could take on a project like that. I've gone through that area before. I'm fascinated by old mining towns and the desert in general. Outstanding! What a lifestyle. Thanks for sharing and saving history.

You have come a long way in just a couple of years! What you are doing out there is so cool! Thanks for continuing to share all of it with us! I love the film festival idea that you have as well!

Yet another fantastic video. ❤️ Lots of changes but it is clear to see how much progress you have made. Kudos to your passion and effort to get Cerro Gordo back in shape. I love the Gordon house, and even though I realize why his wife might not have wanted to stay in the house that Gordon built for her, I can imagine his disappointment when she did not. I think the Gordon house is my favorite one. Everything is looking amazing. I noticed you didn't show much about the hotel, but I guess that is a project that you will update us on in another video. Thank you, Brent, for another brilliant video. Cerro Gordo is thriving and I cannot wait to visit it one day. Until next time. take care.

Thanks for all of the videos! It literally teleports me to a whole different world and time! I love the updates!

Wow. Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to see it in-person one day!

Our family loves watching your videos on the mining town thanks for sharing your precious beautiful town with us can’t wait to see more 🏘⛏⚒💯❤️❤️

I love learning about the town, its history and the characters that lived there. Feel like I know the place so well but live on the other side of the world! Thanks Brent brilliant to see the channel grow !

Hey Brent, Nice video! I really like that Pendleton Blanket in the Gordon house.😉

Been here since the beginning, so it's great to see all the updates in a tour. I wish you much success with accomplishing your vision for the town

His positivity is un matched!!!

It’s amazing the projects you’ve completed. If there are any ghosts on site, I’m certain they are pleased and approve your efforts. You are apparently an amazing person. I can’t wait for the next update.

Loved the tour of Cerro Gordo, Brent! I would really love to visit some day. Being able to actually see where people lived and worked so long ago really appeals to me. I'm not sure I'd want to go down into the mine (not that it would be open to a visitor) but I enjoy watching you and others explore down there. Keep up the great work you're doing and always be safe! 👍

Thank you Brent! Always great to see you! and Just happened to catch you teaching others about owning a ghost town.

My husband loves to watch westerns and every time I watch death valley days and see that big long mule train I can't help but thank a Cerro Gordo, and the history thanks to you I know about it I love your channel keep up the good work and good luck on the hotel but it live in the middle of nowhere I could come and visit see it for myself

Great tour and seeing the whole town and what you and volunteers have done and your future plans

I am so excited when I see you have another post. I love watching and hearing from you. I want to take my family down to check this place out. I love what you have done over time. I loved the tour thank you Brett

Great video overview of Cerro Gordo. Been watching since the start of the channel and cannot wait to come visit soon! Keep up the great work Brent!

Thank you for taking time to give us this wonderful tour of your home. It's beautiful and the progress you've made is truly incredible. Keep up the amazing work and I look forward to following along as things continue to take shape.

Love the update! I’ve been watching you almost since the beginning. I live on a farm and appreciate all the work you’re doing and animals you have.

It’s good to see an update on all the buildings! Hunters cabin was really cool. I hope to visit and see it all in person

Thank you, I have enjoyed the update. What an amazing adventure your life is.

Nice video, Brent! Things are coming together and you look so very happy. We'll keep watching!

Great to see that there is so much improvement and the history of the mine is maintained for future generation. It will be one of the tourist attractions. Camping ground and RV park perhaps with minimum fees. Keep up the good work..cheers.

Wow Brent, wonderful job buddy. Crazy seeing how much everything has progressed over the last 2yrs. Can’t wait to see more man, you’re doing a great job and love all the information and stories you have. Can’t wait to come volunteer and visit someday

We really can see how much work you’re putting on every building and taking care of the city. Such a great video!! I hope one day we can go there and visit you. All the best for you Brent!! God Bless you!!

I love your ideas, can’t wait to watch you make it all happen. So glad I found your channel through Matt

Brett, you have done so so much in such a short space of time! I remember watching your first video when you first arrived at Cerro Gordo, and wondered how the heck you'd survive there! Seriously congratulations on all that you've accomplished!

Amazing progress Brent! Hotel aside, you are much furthur along than we expected! Beautiful work an community of folks involved! Truth an dedication pays dividends! Force be with y'all!!!

It's really looking good, it's nice to see so many helping hands, and that the city is being respected by its visitors. Keep up the great work!

You're very giving and share a lot. I hope that the many people who come to visit and see your place will be respectful and appreciative.