I've Been Living In A Ghost Town Almost 4 Years! 

As of this writing, 1.67 MILLION subscribers, and growing! But Brent didn't think he had anything to say. What a humble man. Buy the book.

Dear Brent, I can’t tell you how much your story has helped me. I’m a Paradise resident who fractured my back just months before the fire ripped through our town and took everything. I lost my home and business in that fire. And your videos gave me the strength to keep going in what felt like rebuilding in not only a ghost town but remnants that look like hell on earth. It’s the most hardcore thing I’ve ever lived through. New fire codes that required me to build a deck out of 8” x 8” pressure treated lumber. I had to buy a chainsaw to fit my skillsaw to cut them and because I chose a 17 sided heptadecagon, it required angled end cuts! as most builders said it would take years before they could get to rebuilding my home. After three moves from one bad rental to another. I chose to move back to the burnt out property and rented a 5th wheel to live in. So my daughter and I could be here. Rather than travel here everyday. Not thinking about the fact everything was gone. No food, no stores nothing. So you forget after late nights trying to get that project done and you forget you have no food, we had a lot of food trucks in the beginning and still 4 years later some still serve this community. There’s so much more I hope to share with you in person when I actually get the time to come visit in person. Paradise has a bit of mining history too. Dogtown was where the largest gold nugget found to date in California. April 1859 a 54 pound gold nugget was found. But just want you to know how much you inspired me to keep going! Thru every obstacle and really just helped knowing someone else was building there dream. Keep up the amazing job you’re doing. And know many of us are proud of your accomplishments. Can’t wait to come see the Hotel when it’s done. It’s about an 8 hours drive from here but I’m brainstorming everytime I see your videos or read an email, what I’ve learned that would help you. 🙏❤️‍🩹 thank you from the bottom of my heart! Rock on brother!!! 😊

I found your channel during the pandemic, still dealing with lifelong depression. Along with having the opportunity to work hard, stability and some good people in my life, this channel helped teach me to focus on manifesting a positive future rather than lingering on the past. As of this last year or two, I can say with surety that since age 26, I'm no longer depressed. Thanks!

I remember finding your channel when there was only three videos on it. It's been a really cool journey to follow from all the way back at the start of the pandemic and seeing you discover the various secrets and areas no human has been in a very long time. Then seeing you rebuild after the tragedy of the fire has been so inspiring. I hope someday to come up and stay in the revived American Hotel and see all of the work you've done in person. Keep on keeping on Brent, you're a real gem for sharing this adventure with all of us.

The new American Hotel is looking amazing!

Anyone else just feel like Cerro Gordo is like a home? 😂 I’ve watched all of the videos and seeing how far it’s come inside and outside of the mine is just amazing and heartwarming. I pay more attention to the history of this town then whatever I learned in school. Thank you Brent for turning this pretty place into a beautiful place. Also 100% buying a book.

A lesser man would have given up but a man like Brent doesn't know the word can't, I'm so glad to see where this channel and you have grown over the years. You've done some amazing work with this town and keeping it's history alive, We all wish to leave some small mark in this world and you sir have left yours. Here's to many more years of success

After almost four years, these videos have become so professional, a joy to watch. The book seemingly isn't available in the UK till March 2024, but it's on my wishlist. Proud to have watched these videos from the start. You talk about someday leaving your fingerprint on CG.. You have done already. Be proud of what you've achieved in the time you've been there already. Internet 900ft below ground level... The restoration of the buildings, the library.. and most importantly, the community you are building there. - Someday, somehow... I dream about spending a few nights in your hotel and experiencing just a slice of the joy you experience from CG.

OMG I laughed when I saw you guys working on the collapse with that breaker bar. I helped dig out a full basement under my parent's house in my teens and I used one of those to break up rocks and cut roots. I called it, "the Misery Stick" I still have the damned thing out in the shed. 😥

Jason is clearly a genuine, cool guy. That's a friendship you have that im envious of.

I think what you have done by preserving history is amazing!! Have you ever found any human remains or bones by exploring? (not including when you brought the dog out to the graves)

I wish my uncle was still alive to share this with him. So many good memories messing around in desert mines and hearing his prospecting and exploring adventures. You are living a dream and sharing it with so many, virtually and in real life. Thank you for sparking and making memories.

43 months already! Amazing journey so far, can't wait to see what becomes of the future!

HUGE NEWS! I wrote a book! I have been working on this for almost two years now and I am SO excited to finally announce it. I put my put my heart and soul into this thing and really dug deep on making sense of these past 3+ years living up here. The book has all sorts of new stories, insights, and history of the town. I think it’s the best content I’ve ever made. If you've ever got anything out of this channel, I hope you'll consider pre-ordering the book. It is a HUGE way to show support for everything going on and would mean the world to me. Amazon: bit.ly/3sbkGw1 Barnes & Noble (Signed Copies!): bit.ly/3QrzoYb BooksAMillion: bit.ly/3tNaUks BookShop.Org: bit.ly/3rZb5bN Available in all formats - hardcover, e-book and audio: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709605/ghost-town-living-by-brent-underwood/ If you do pre-order the book (in any format) before Nov. 30th, I have some special bonuses for you: - Buy 1 book and get unreleased pages from the book and an unreleased full video of some of the best mine exploration I've never shown. - Buy 5 books and I'll send you a signed page from the draft manuscript for you to have. - Buy 10 books and you'll get an invite to a VIP party / tour of Cerro Gordo, hosted by me at Cerro Gordo, in April of 2024. - Forward all receipts of the book to: book@cerrogordomines.com. *If you've already ordered 1 copy and want to take advantage of any higher tier, please forward new receipt to: book@cerrogordomines.com

It's soo amazing to me that you are turning a Ghost Town into a Living Town, it blows my mind after all these years of watching your beautiful town evolve into a thriving community

I remember watching you get stuck in the snow and thinking “what is he doing!!“.. i still think that in pretty much every video. But I have also watched you lead by example that most challenges we face are doable if we just keep going. Sometimes it takes help from people who do have a clue. How incredible to know that this very alive ghost town is the sum of so many peoples’ work! Thank you for these videos so we can follow along from all across our wonderful planet!

Everytime you release a new episode, I am so inspired by your vision and determination! Congrats!

Stone markings could also be markers for places that were good hunting spots. "Killed 3 sheep from Here", "Water close by", or "Good Shelter" would be important information to document. I'd hypothesize more about how they'd be messages to the tribe in the seasons to come. Thanks for continuing to share these great videos. Congratulations on the book!

Thank you so much Brent for being so driven and inspiring not only me but others. You, my friend, have a special place in my heart, and I can not wait until the next update. Cheers, brother!

Dude, look at it this way: this isn’t just some restoration....this is a canvas for your art. You’ve been doing a very, monumental, livable art piece.

Hunting for silver, hunting for bighorn sheep, hunting for history over the past 16,000 years.. It's so inspiring! Looking out for your book, Brent.

It's been a privilege to watch your journey Brent. Thank YOU for allowing us to follow. The 'Ups,' the 'Downs,' we learn, we laugh, we cry, we explode with excitement at your findings, and partially DIE at your lose...'OUR lose.' You've positively effected over 14,000 people that live vicariously through your videos and wish you such success unapparelled. You must be doing something right. Please keep the faith, history isn't meant to be forgotten, but moreover it forms our tomorrows - You can't know where you're going until you embrace where you've been - A mark of progress.

I am a gemologist and ran into to your channel, and all I can say is wow. Congratulations & I hope to visit the area :)

Brent if I wasn't 60 yrs old and already with the love of my life I would be there with you supporting you and working with you through all the hardships and accomplishments. I seriously hope you find that person who can share that intimacy, love, hardships and pluses! Cerro Gordo is worth it with YOU!!

You are an amazing example of making your dreams come true. Love the show, keep up the great work. 🤠👍

The American Hotel is looking fantastic. Wow! Can't wait for the grand opening!

Nicely done Brent, you have truly put your heart and sole into this amazing effort, now approaching 4 years and it shows. Congratulations.

Can’t wait to get your book! Congrats on almost 4 years, can’t believe how fast time has flown! I remember watching since before the 1 year anniversary! Crazy! 😃

Congratulations Brent been watching you since the beginning it's been admirable watching the struggles you've had to face and made it through

Brent, I’m ordering a book! But at some point I’m going to drive down and get you to sign it. Your videos have been a solace in my life. I went through hell with my divorce and I’m finally on the other side in one piece. Your words of encouragement and insight have helped me to keep up the good fight and to forge on. I’m now in a position to think about what I want to do for this new chapter, and part of the journey is to get you to sign my book! Thank you again for all the hard work. Bryan from Vancouver

Brent, I absolutely love how dedicated you are to the history and restoration of Cerro Gordo. You are living the life that so many of us search our entire lives and never find. You've come so far and conquered so much and that is something everyone admires about you. I pray you continue to bring that HEARTBEAT back to that beautiful mining town and send all of my love from Oklahoma.

Great episode. Well done. Congrats on the book. My mom always wanted to write one and finally did when she retired. And I'm sure there will be a sequel with all the exciting things going on.

I can't believe it's been 3.5 years already. You8're so lucky, I would live there in a heartbeat ! !

Whoooo Hooooo! So many obstacles to look back and remember. Brent and all your workers have endured and persevered through it all. Thank you!! ❤❤

Thank you for your storys over these past few years watching how far youve come and not giving up is inspiring we need more people like you

Brent, I really appreciate your passion and guts to stick with it. Looking forward to reading the book!

I've been watching you since day 1 😊 it's so amazing to see how far you've come. Stay safe Brent❤

Congratulations on your book Brent. I am so happy I stumbled across this channel about a year ago. Haven't been let down since. Amazing work and updates on the Ghost Town news. One day I shall walk the dusty roads of Sierra Gordo.

I have been watching from the beginning, it amazed me how quickly your channel grew almost instantly once you started. We all have a little piece in us who wishes we had the determination to take on such a daunting task... You actually do it!... thanks.

Preordered the book Brent! Thanks for the (probably) hundreds of hours of entertainment and the excitement that comes with watching a major plan come together. The anticipation from waiting to see what the future unfolds in that town is amazing. I'm up in Washington myself, but I really hope I can come down and visit someday. Thanks for making amazing high quality content!

I am so glad to see and hear you are not only still pluggin' , but you seem to be thriving. !!!🎉🎉🎉!!!🎉😁

The penmanship in the ledger is amazing! Congrats on the book, Brent. You deserve it. So many blessings. You sound so much more relaxed these days.

Can't believe it's been 4 years, it's an amazing achievement that you're still working hard with no plans to stop, very happy to have been able to see that progress from the beginning. Cheers Brent!

Amazing work, and nice story telling. I love how you are trying to maintain the history of the past. It is fun to watch. Thanks Jeff

This video is an excellent instalment of how everything has come together. I've watched from the beginning and watched you document the hotel fire. That video etched itself on my heart, and seeing you triumph over every obstacle and rebuild it is such a joy to see. I have fallen in love with Cerro Gordo and admire you for all that you have done. I love every video and update. I wish you all the best for the future. Sending blessings from Leicester England xx

*Brent. Don't you dare give up on that beautiful old town.*

Oh man, what a update. You have achieved so much in the 4 years it's crazy & been here since the start. I will start saving up to buy your book, how exciting!! Well done Sir

You are such a brilliant communicator, I have no doubt in my mind that the book is going to be incredible and a great success. It’s been amazing to watch your journey since the channel opened and I looked forward to ordering your book when it reaches the UK! I wish you every success (and safety!)

You put so much into your videos, history, technical ore processing, and very beautiful scenery! You have done so much up there in the last year. Keep the videos coming.😊

It's very exciting to see the work that has been done on the American Hotel. I saw a brief drone shot of the road that was repaired after the last storm. I know you had asked for advice about putting some type of drainage or something along the road next time. It looked different in the drone shot. In your next video, could you briefly mention if any preventative measures were done to try to protect the road in the future? Maybe nothing different was done, and that is why you didn't mention it. I was just curious.

Another fascinating video. I can't wait for my copy of the book to arrive. It's so good to see the amazing progress on the hotel. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the weather holds off for you and you can get it closed up before the winter kicks in. As for your nugget of gold, I think you should combine it with some silver from Cerro Gordo and have someone with the required skills make you a ring to wear to remind you of all you've achieved. Keep up the amazing work Brent and I hope the winter isn't too harsh this year.

Loved that last message. I been really stressed out with life and dealing with bills and watching this made me feel a lot better. You’re the man Brent

Brent, has it really been that long? I have been a follower since you started the channel. I remember the first video of you stuck walking into town after your truck got stuck. I was hooked and had to see how things would turn out for you. It's been a wild ride and I enjoy watching your exploits every week. I'll grab a copy of your book from Amazon and continue to follow you on your future exploits.

Brent such awesome news. Its been such a pleasure and an honor to watch you and your adventure unfold before our very eyes. You are so mindful and thoughtful. I cant wait to read your new book!! Thank you for letting us be a part of this Journey, your life!!

This is my favorite channel. Ive been watching now since your first year in the town, your work has not been in vain. To see this place grow is awesome, and I look forward to many more years! Stay healthy, keep up the good work

I really loved the cool petroglyphs at the end. What an amazing thing to be able to visit. Amazing news about your book and all the progress you’ve made Brent. I love your videos. Good luck with finishing the hotel and getting the internet finished there.

So many wonderful things happening! Very happy to see the hotel progressing so well. I will definitely be ordering the book. You have much to be proud of. It's been a pleasure following your journey.

Jason is such a good person! I hope Brent and Jason continue to work together

Brent, watching your videos always brings me joy. Thank you for what you do and who you are.

I’m so glad to see that you’re living your dream brother! Not many people can say that they love what they do, but you can. I love watching the journey man, keep up the hard work!!

Damn I remember when it was only 5 months and you already made so much progress then and even more, now! Legendary

It’s hard to believe how much progress you have made and it’s even harder to believe that you have been up there for four years now. How time flies by by as always I will be looking forward to your next video. Thank you David Sparks for turning me onto this amazing channel!

I’ve been following your journey since day one and you’re so inspiring! It’s amazing to see how far this town has come, how beautiful the American Hotel is looking and whenever you report on records you’ve found I always get so excited with you! I’ll definitely preorder the book and get myself a piece of the process of keeping records, it’s so important! You’re amazing, take care and all the best from Switzerland!

Awesome update Brent! The progress is amazing and fun/interesting to watch. Keep it up man!

the absolute tranquility and peace of mind I get when I watch one of your videos is unparalleled. It's been a wonder to watch your channel develop and grow and a blessing to see your journey that you have created for yourself and decided to let us watch and become a part of. and the progress you have continued to make is truly inspirational.

What a amazing journey that you've taken us all on, ,can't wait for what's to come. As far as far as the rock carvings goes ,here in Australia the Aboriginals used painting to show what animals to hunt, water holes ,story telling of how things come to be,their dreamtime and so much more. 60,000+ year's

You’ve come a long way, I love seeing all the progress!! It’s so beautiful there ❤

I Love watching your videos and hearing how much you love and care for this once forgotten town. You put your Heart and Soul into everything you do including bringing us along with you feeling those emotions with you. The way you describe everything is impeccable. Love how far you guys have come with the American Hotel. The old one may have burned down but the new one will give the town a whole New Lease on Life and the Beauty around you. Thank you for taking us on your journeys, your Life. It’s an amazing experience I know you treasure every day. Your eyes light up when you talk about Cerro Gordo. You are exactly where you belong and in time people will be talking about you long after your journey has ended. Keep up the Amazing job you do. I look forward to the Future of Cerro Gordo.

Brent , amazing find, you have the record of all claims!!! Unbelievable!! My thought/ suggestion; make copies of each page, so that you don’t have to handle the original book and risk damaging it! It’s really unreplaceable as a document of the town and mine!! What a score! 👍🎉👏👏👏

Congratulations Brent. You and your team are making amazing progress on the hotel and town! Very cool! My friend and I had the privilege of visiting the old hotel and the town several years before you bought the town. It was amazing to me back then. I hope my health will allow me to see what you have done with the place in a year or two.

Can’t wait to stay up there. You’re killing it man. Love it. Watched since the inception

Brent you’ve been inspiring so many of us. Our worlds may be very different as far as what you and I are doing in life, but in some ways it’s completely the same. I’m building something many said couldn’t be brought back, there’s so many obstacles in the way, but I just keep at it and hopefully one day you’ll have a beautiful town that’s alive and thriving again and my project will be established and thriving as well. I see so many parallels with what you are doing and what I am doing and yet the two things are so different. You have been a great inspiration to watch over these years, thank you for sharing

Inspiring stuff! Looking great despite all of the hurdles you have over come. Kudos Brent and team. 🎉

i begun to think something had happened to you glad you are safe

These are always beautiful trips through a reborn piece of history. The way you choose to breathe life back into the forgotten land and stories of the people who once were given life from the earth around them.

I love your channel. I came just as you were starting to rebuild when Dave Sparks delivered your water container. I was hooked. I applaud you rebuilding Cerro Gordo and digging for and finding the history of it. I do close my eyes at times when you go down into the mines. Not as much now as in the beginning. I look forward to exploring with you and finding out more of the history. Your book will help immensely. May God bless you and keep you safe in your explorations from Maple Grove Minnesota!

Hello Brent. Been following your great story and quest regarding the history and re-development of Sierra Gordo. This includes gathering the man power and materials to accomplish where you are today. Your a soul after my own heart. Truly excites me seeing you presenting each video and seeing how much you and the people with you have gotten done. WOW. The hotel really is coming along. Let's pray the snow stays away a little longer, not until you get the roofing on. Your taking us into the canyon showing the petroglives is very special. The book you have been able to get to market, great stuff. I could go on and on of what I have seen you been able to do so far. It's all great. Thank you Brent for sharing and showing us your great ambition restoring Sierra Gordo with many blessings.

Thank you once again for sharing this wonderful video. It seems after many months of downs and disasters things are finally on the up. I am so happy for you that all your visions and dreams are coming to fruition. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

Amazing work Brent! A great journey that you started during a crazy time in the world!! I started watching during the pandemic and have enjoyed every video you've created. Keep up the good work and more projects like this need to be realized in the world! Not only have you created something amazing but I know you have inspired so many exciting journeys like the one you embarked on!

God bless all of you and your crews for finding this spirit of exploration within yourself and seeing it through! Your the new world explorers bringing to life the old life left behind. All the lives that originated and built Cerro Gordo are now reliving through you the excitement that that era once knew. It’s very easy to see how humbling that book is to you and your drive to the hieroglyphs shows the emotions you feel surrounded by the majesty and mystery of this area too. Continued success to all of you. A big admirer from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

I've been following your videos off and on for years now. ever since I happened to see an episode of Nate and Kara when they stayed in your haunted bunkhouse. I have to say I'm impressed with the progress you have made on the property and I have noticed that you are looking healthier, more rested and at peace with everything. I have to admit that I was seriously worried about you around year 2 to 3 when you were living without alot of stuff and not eating or sleeping very much. I'm happy to see you looking better. Good luck with the rebuilding of the hotel, I can't wait to see it completed.

Time…that’s all anyone needs. So many jobs and things to do around Cerro Gordo. Time to start or finish one, then on to another. ❤❤ The videos are enlightening for me, from the Caretaker days of visitors (their videos), to all of the videos you’ve made. Thank you for including your neighboring towns, all a part of past history & now in the present. I like that Washington, fir & cedar will become part of Cerro Gordo’s present history & preserved. I am enjoying another couple youtube channel’s because of their help given to Cerro Gordo. May the continued history be fulfilled & successful.

Inspiring, as always. Can hardly wait to order your book.

Congratulations Brent. Great news. Cant wait to read your book. Hotel is coming along nicely. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Canada.

4 years?!!! I remember when it was 6 months 🥹🥹🥹 Crazy how the world and lives have changed!!! This channel humbles me so much. Every time I tune in it takes me back to the best time in my life when I first discovered this channel. 😊 Keep going brother Your accomplishments is inspiring and amazing!!! ❤

Great 42 month adventure Brent ! One question that i just gotta ask to satisfy curiosity; Almost no one works for free and materials like lumber, heavy equipment etc - none is free. Where do the funds come from to cover all of these construction costs? Looking forward to ordering your new book!

I hope you do a video to announce your book so more people can see it! You deserve all of the recognition and success. Thank you for continuing to share your progress, lessons, and sense of great appreciation for our surroundings.

Great video, thank you! I’ve pre ordered a copy of your book and will be really looking forward to the read when it comes!

Love your videos Brent, love what you are doing Keep up the good work. Makes an old lady happy. ❤

Brent thank you for sharing this with all of us. I really appreciate everything you have been doing. I have been watching your RU-vid videos for awhile now and I am impressed. I have showed my husband and he was shocked and somewhat impressed at what you have accomplished and your tenacity to continue on recreating Certo Gordo. I think you are incredible!! Absolutely love you and pray you will be successful in recreating Cerro Gordo to its glory but much better!! I will LOVE to visit one day when your hotel and restaurant is built. ❤️❤️

I have been watching this channel since the beginning but I have been away for the last couple of years. It is so cool to rediscover the channel. So much has changed. It is amazing to see how much you have accomplished. I feel like a proud momma

Always good to see you Brent and the work on the hotel! What a fantastic life you lead I know it's not an easy one but definitely rewarding ❤

What an amazing journey, Brent - I always look forward to your videos, and now to your e-mails too 💞 I also greatly appreciate all the wonderful people, who offer their skills and help with various tasks. What a great community! 💞 It's not mentioned in the video, but thanks to your e-mail, we learned that this precious document from Inyo county only survived the earthquake and courthouse fire(s) because someone working at the courthouse had taken it home for recordkeeping. It's yet another example of the Universe working in mysterious ways and delivering when the time is right 💞

Wow ! Look at Owens lake it’s filling up 😊

Incredibly happy for you and your team in the town Brent. You are really radiating with the progress and how proud it all must make you feel.. and I think I can speak for many other supporters here that we feel like a part of your journey and this channel. My favourite moments include all the building updates. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴 🎉😎

Brent, Jason is a very wonderful person to do what he’s done for you and you doing all the stuff at your mine You both are remarkable. Have fun. Be safe. Hope to see you soon.

Would you like any skilled free help?🤠👍

Today, I reached 200k in my journey, and I'm incredibly thankful for all the knowledge and insights you've shared with me over the past few months. It's amazing to think that I started with just 14k back in June 2022. 🇺🇲

Once again and as usual I'm completely blown away by your videos. We, as beneficiaries of them, are so lucky you make them for us. Cerro Gordo is a harsh place and only exceptional people can take it on. You sir are above and beyond that. Tis the season for me to slog up the mountain on my bicycle and as always I look forward to the reward of that slog to visit such an amazing place that many around the world only dream about. Think of that Brent you, yes you have people dreaming of coming to an "abandoned" mining town.

Congratulations on your book. Your videos have been a pleasure to watch and I'm sure your book will be equally interesting.