I've Been Living In A Ghost Town for Almost 3 YEARS! 

Happy New Year everyone! Thank you all so much for continuing to support me, this town, this channel. It really means the world and let's everything happen! If you're interested in being involved in the studio project, email studio@cerrogordomines.com . Hope to see many of you all up at Cerro Gordo this year!

As a young man we would camp in Saline Valley and explore it on motorcycles in the mid 1970's. Our route into the valley would be up the mountain from Keeler past the junction to Cerro Gordo. We never went there but it was always a curiosity. I am amazed someone like you has come along with so much enthusiasm to preserve it's legacy. You have all the qualities it takes to make this project happen: promotional and social media skills, financial resources, a strong love of adventure and the outdoors, and most of all a true dedication to preserving this history for the public. This could happen at numerous places, but somehow fate led you to this one. I have to say I am truly impressed with your enthusiasm and determination and have enjoyed following your journey.

We Live In A Time Where, One Man And His Daily Life In A Former Ghost Town Is Far More Interesting Then The New Hollywood' Blockbuster... Thumbs Up For Brent

Three years already. I remember stumbling onto this channel while I was on the clock at my old, boring, soul sucking day job when you posted your third or fourth video and I immediately had this longing for change, and growth, and something new. And here I am now, out of that old job, running my own successful photography business thanks in part to you Brent & to Cerro Gordo. Appreciate you more than you know!

I can’t afford much ,but if I could that ghost town would have everything you need! Thank you for taking the risk that others are afraid take. Because of you memories will be made and history not forgotten! Thank you for keeping the history alive.

C. Conrad and co Budweiser bottle 1880 had a cork stopper. It's worth about $70. Please keep it (Derrrr..... I know you will) it will look better at it's home. I can always see by the buildings, the history and the magnificent vistas, why you love it there so much. I'll be retired in 2024, I would love to come and offer some carpentry skills to build some rustic cabins.

A music studio in a ghost town? YESS

Brent, you are a 21st century pioneer, explorer, adventurer, historian, builder, inspiration. Your work brings such joy. And the quality of your videos is exceptional (music, drone footage, editing). Many blessings to you from a 2nd generation Southern California - born woman. My grandparents came west in 1909.

Uggghhhh I *DO* map things for a living, both with imagery and lidar, and i would freaking LOVE to be able to work on this project. I also have family history in oil and mining in california and it would be super cool to be down there and learn some more. but I'm in Canada and the logistics of the work visa etc would be challenging, even if I worked my normal job (which is remote work anyway).... wish i could make this work, i'd love to be part of it!

Cerro Gordo should have a VR room where visitors can use VR headsets to explore the mapped out mines without having to go in them. The 3D mapping will be immensly valuable Brent, and I hope that you and those who help you out will be able to capture as much of the mines as possible. Thank you for your devotion to perserving Cerro Gordo and its history!

Walking through those caves using a vr headset would be AMAZING

They say that you die twice, the first time is when you die physically and your second death is the last time a person says your name or remembers you. By re-living the lives of these people from the past and documenting their perspective, these people that have probably been forgotten a long time ago and then re-discovered by you. In a way, you're bringing them back to life and i think its kind of beautiful.

I hope this guy is taking care of himself. You go back to his first video, he's a skinny guy, yeah, but, he had a little thickness in his hands, neck and face. he looks like he's lost about 10-15 pounds in this video and when you're already a skinny dude ... Please stay healthy guy. You're an inspiration.

Man, you're such an inspirational figure. Every time you get knocked down you come back stronger and smarter. You've got one eye focused on the future and the other clearly fixed on the past. I've been following you since the beginning and what a wonderful journey you're taking us all on. Can't wait to see how 23 starts to shape up. Be safe and healthy. Happy New Year.

Small correction, Budweiser is named after a town called Ceske Budejovice (in German, Budweis) which is not situated in Bavaria but in South Bohemia (Czech Republic). The original Czech beer from "Budejovicky Budvar" (in English, Budweiser Budvar) is still popular, and there have been trademark disputes with US Budweiser, which is now sold mostly as "Bud" in the EU. Amazing find, and Happy New Year!!

Brent, I never cease to be amazed at your eloquence. I don't know how many takes you need for one of your monologues. I don't know if prepare a "speech" and recite it, or if it all comes from the hip, but you are one of the best story tellers and motivational speakers around. The way you choose your words that brings us all along on your journey. You have a gift. Thanks for sharing it with us.

"Each year that passes... is somehow easier and harder at the same time". So well said. Resonates and is applicable to all of life. Brought a tear to my eye.

Nearly 3 years now. I remember stumbling on the first video you ever made only a few hours after it posted - the algorithm gods were kind to me. Haven't missed a single upload since. If I ever get enough money to fly and holiday over from Australia I'd love to come and visit and give a hand for a day or two!

I love this channel! I'm so glad I've found it. I've already told my wife we will be staying in your hotel, hell I want to retire and volunteer to help you!

3 years! Wow i remember the video of you driving up the snowy rd in your 2wd truck. While i havent caught every episode i appreciate the time and effort you put into not only the town but into documenting and sharing with us!

Yes... A nice long catch up with our man Brent!

Didn't expect to hear about the Czech Republic in a Ghost Town Living video, lmao. But it's true, when it comes to beer, we are number one. Greetings from Prague while drinking amazing Czech beer (Svijany). Happy new year!

Please be safe exploring the tunnels, you should always have a buddy. You’re the only person who will ever love this place the way you do, we don’t want nothing happening to you!

As someone who has done mapping with a laser scanner, a leica-esque laser scanner may be a bit overkill, but, there are a few things to make what you're doing more of an official "definitive" scan of the mine. -Edit: I made a really well thought out post, giving tips and tricks.. lol.. and it truncated everything. I'll summarize - Put up individually numbered and measured targets, cut the entire job into small overlapping (minimum 3 overlapping targets). Small handheld scanners have a habit of truncating walls that it thinks are the same. Light up the mine as best you can. Get the main shaft done first. Use a drone for that If possible) make sure that at least 2 targets link back to the main shaft from each floor. Get lots of hard drives. When deciding what hardware/software you want to use, look for ones that drop to common formats, not proprietary. Get it to go all the way up the main shaft to the building. If you have any questions, reach out to me and I'll answer any questions I can.

Your time at Cerro Gordo has not only changed your life, but it has, challenged, encouraged, influenced, and given hope to literally thousands of folks who watch these videos. Great vision Brent

Hi Brent, I dont know if you’ll see this. But today I just thought: how nice would it be, if you would have your own podcast, where in you would invite guests that are somehow related to the town or are part of your team or just friends and family. And then you would just talk with them about their thoughts about the town, the memories you share with them and so and so on. While drinking a nice beer or a tea in the winter, sitting in the gordon house and I could somehow imagine, even though I don’t know you, that you would have soo much fun doing it and it would give us much more detail about the people behind cerro gordo. I think we would all love to hear more about them too and it gives them a platform. Best greetings from Germany and sorry about the bad grammar. :)

I love how you've been there for 3 years completely immersed in it and you just know learned of essentially a second smaller subtown and mining operation. This just goes to show the complexity of history and the eroding of our knowledge of the past that comes with time. This is why you do what you do! To rediscover and preserve what has been lost. And to bring the lives of the people who built Cerro Gordo back into the annals of history to not be forgotten. Thank you!

Your posts mean a lot to me ! Sometimes you have scared the shit out of me when you explore the shafts worry about your safety best of wishes in 2023!

Every time I see a new video from ghost town living my mood completely flips. Been feeling down lately and I seen this new vid rn and I got a strong feeling of joy. All love Brent, your videos and work is amazing. Can’t wait till the hotel is up and running to come visit. Stay up Stay safe 🙏🏻

It's crazy to think it's been three years!!! It seems like just yesterday you were traversing the main road and got stuck in the snow with your little truck, and had to walk the rest of the way up. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you! I hope to one day make it up there!

A tip if you want to save all the bottles you find, you could always make a bottle wall in one of the cabins. A lot of ghost towns in the west had some form of them and they’re always really cool to look at!

Thank you So Much for All your abslutely fascinating vidclip over the past year . Has been very emotional at times and we could 'feel' your pain and joy. May 2023 bring nothing but the Very Best, may All your Dreams come True .... Best wishes to ALL from Christchurch, New Zealand

Videos like this is why we all follow your dream , beautifully put together, we can feel your passion, taste your tears , float in the mountains around you , one day you might need to retimber a mine to save it for the next 100 years as move are lost to collapse Never made it to cerro gardo in-fact I live 1000s of mile away in England but it feel special, happy new year to all of you

ill always support this beautiful channel you created. Been her from the start and you’ve progressed a ton. what a journey. Also, YOU helped me sorta distance myself and learn how to socialize with myself. From parting a ton to loving to do thing by myself and more . Thank you!!

I am Glad to see that you are still safe and happy. Thank You for sharing.

You are an inspiration Brent. The progress you have made on ground to bring back the town to life, make the stones and artifacts speak for the people who toiled and lived there, is truly remarkable! There is a huge progress in quality of your videos and content too! Bravo, just keep it up

My wish for this fascinating town is that 2023 is kind to the town, its inhabitants, its visitors and the helpers, and especially to Brent, his dreams and plans.

Wonderful that you've been able to restore or add history to Cerro Gordo, our family has a long history in Nevada of hard rock mining, and even have 2 ghost towns that were once thriving mining camps that were named after my ancestors. I was taught mine exploration at a young age by my grandfather, a Tonopah and Goldfield miner, and while not taking them inside the mines themselves, I've been able to share the ghost town experience by camping and exploring sites. Your actions, are a small part of my dreams to keep early American history alive in the west, and I love the work you're doing. As we explore the hundreds of ghost towns this summer, we'll keep your continuing adventure of Cerro Gordo in our hearts...

I’ve been watching you from the beginning. You have made such great progress and overcame so many obstacles. Your enthusiasm and excitement is contagious. Thank you for taking us on this journey. I would love to visit sometime and sing you a song… bravo! Keep on going!!!🎉

Love the way you bring storytelling to life!! .. Bravo 👏 and especially showing all the beautiful scenery there thank you Brent 💕🙏

Throughout your mission you are providing other people opportunities to enrich their life experiences in ways they never encountered before. You have changed the lives of your viewers. Happy New Year!!!

OMG!!! A surprise Cerro Gordo video on New Year's eve? AWESOME! So much accomplished this year and I can't wait to see the town blossom in the new year. Seems like you are finding the balance that you need going into the 3rd year. Lots of ups and downs, however I want to congratulate you on the progress that you have made. 👏And I want to commend you on your perseverance and your work ethic to keep going on.. It encourages me to keep fighting for what I want in my life, and you have inspired me in more ways than one. So Happy New Year Brent!!! May 2023 bring all your dreams and bring all your goals to fruition. Thank you for your amazing videos. I can't wait for the next adventure!

Your passion and authenticity shines in your videos! I can see Cerro Gordo being a retreat for people wanting to unplug, people who LOVE history and for artists who want to be inspired! The wild horses, the old growth wood, the mountains, the sunrises and sunsets and everything in between …. What an absolute dream! Thank you for sharing your journey and for being an inspiration!

This is so awesome. Been watching you since the beginning with a 2WD Tacoma. So awesome that you are surviving and thriving. Your dedication to Cerro Gordo is amazing. I am looking forward to visiting one day. Cheers to you and a great 2023.

Use to dig old soda bottles out of privy's with my dad in 60's and 70's he cleaned them with denture tablets and bb's for bb guns. He also used plane dish soap swirling bb's around in liquid carefully so as to not break the glass. He would drain it to dry and save bb's for the next bottle.

Brent, its so nice to caught up on what's been going on up on the mountain. I think we all got spoiled with all the videos that were dropped the first couple years but that takes a lot of time so just keep doing what your doing and good luck in 2023. Happy new year. Oh and good to see the helmet while on the cycle. The hospital is a long long ways away 👍

Another amazing journey through history, landscapes, peoples stores and your own personal insights and psyche. So fulfilling and fun to watch. Thank you for sharing and doing what you do. Not only makes the world a better place but preserves history. Happy new year!

Hey! I'm a geospatial professional who works with photogrammetry (the 3D scanning technology polycam utilizes). You should look into professional licensed surveyors or mapping specialists. Polycam is cool and revolutionary for consumers but at the end of the day it's an iPhone app and doesn't compare to industry level LiDAR scanners like the Leica RTC350 and a professional to process the data. You could have engineering grade digital scans of the interior of the mines. The results would be high resolution and absolutely stunning. It would be essential for serious archiving and future construction projects. You could even have them fly a LiDAR drone over the property and make a 3D digital twin of Cerro Gordo itself! Love your channel, been watching since the beginning!

I have been watching this channel since it began. I believe you have become a huge inspiration in at least 1.57 million people on this planet and maybe more. It has inspired me.

Many of us have discovered your channel and vicariously live through you and feel your drive, adventures and even your fears. My wife is an explorer in heart and it's my goal to fulfill her dreams of seeing new places while connecting to nature. For now I will watch your progress and plan a trip someday and meet all of you. Best to all.

Hi Brent! It seems you have the heart of a true adventurer, and you are definitely following your heart. Your enthusiasm is an inspiration in itself. You're a very amazing guy! Take care, stay safe...within reason 😁😉. Love all your videos! Thank you, and Happy New Year 2023!!!

Love to see a new drop that’s 12 seconds new 😹 you’ve created your own history there in 3 years!

Congratulations Brent on your endeavors, & your sticking it out when many would have bailed long ago! We hope that we can visit you in your NEW HOME someday soon & offer our support! Until then we will continue to support you as we can financially, like by the purchase of the Silver Topographical Pendant Of Cerro Gordo we purchased & are proud to own! Love It & Your Diligence! Peace Be With You Me Friend & Happy New Year Mate!

AH! Im so excited about the 3d mapping of the mines! That's the first thing I thought about when I first heard about this project years ago, but thought it was too big to even mention it. These videos are truly inspirational and just watching you be so mindful about the potential for years and generations to come, from archives to community, its just a blast.

Hi Brent. Just keep remembering one thing my brother. You are now etched into the fabric of the mountains just as much as any of the past custodians of this beautiful place. I so enjoy watching you and your honesty bring the DNA of the mining town to life. Living in Australia, I'm so far away, but, I feel I can feel the ground you walk on.

Man I'm loving your energy!! Your passion is contagious and refreshing. In a time where the humans seem to have gone mad, seeing younger humans(really all ages) creating positive lived, is so needed and inspiring. I hope all tye best for you and your "project"!!!

Happy New Year! Small correction from a German viewer: afaik Budweiser is originally a beer variant originated from the Czech Republic, and the name is a protected regional product here in Europe. So, if you drink a Budweiser over here in Europe it’s probably a whole different beer. Anyways, congratulations on the progress made in 2022, looking forward what will happen to Cerro Gordo in 2023 🎉

Your videos man, absolutely beautiful from their historical content to the way they are shot, can't get enough and looking forward to next year!

What you do is incredible! I also feel an inexplicable draw to the history of these places. It would be amazing to explore them so freely like you do!

My favorite show, I’ve been watching since day 1 and it’s crazy how fast the time flew and the progress you as a person and the town have made. Wishing only the best for you and the Cerro Gordo team! Happy new year!

"the difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer" - US Army Corps of engineers you took on a task, that in the beginning looked impossible, and it seemed at first like it would be this massive challenge that you might never fully conquer, you looked adversity in the face, you laughed, and you pushed and persevered, congratulations on your successes thus far brother, and hopefully many more in the future as things fall into place for you, stay safe

If you want to put a recording studio in that building then the main thing and I mean MAIN thing you need is a constant. reliable power source. Don't even consider starting anything else until you have that in place.

There are just no words for the beauty of Cerro Gordo. The drone shots are so clear and heart warming Brent. You have come a long way brother and keep on improving, moving forward. Peace and love. Have a happy, happy new year.

Wow. Been super busy with life lately so I haven’t been watching but when you talked about giving that speech in the campsite you setup the first day. I remembered that. It’s crazy seeing how much progress you made Brent. Your doing awesome man Ima spend the next few hours catching up on videos in a binge watch but glad to see 3 years later your still the same Brent. Jumping those hurdles and chasing that never ending finish line.

Last video I saw your roads were gone from storms. I'm glad to see you're still going. It's been a journey and I love watching it

Thank you Brent for digging up more history... It is so fascinating to watch your videos and to see all you have done...please keep up all the good work!! And keep us updated..I am getting more motivated to come out to see you and your "Cerro Gordo"

Dude this one gave me chills..... so well done! I hope that the history you are making is available for my grandchildren to enjoy one day! I admire your passion and drive. Thank you for the education and entertainment Brent. God bless

For as long as Cerro Gordo as been there in just 3 short years you have surely put your stamp on the place Brent. I hope you continue to find the success and happiness that you have had so far.

This has a great chance of becoming a amazing tourist attraction 10-20 years down the line. A complete set of maps of all the mines in a book would sell very well in the gift shop, or even as merch.

What a Budweiser bottle! A true antique. I love your bookshelf in the mine...old silver mine library. Be safe always.

The reflections at the end of these videos never fail to put me in a fresh headspace. Thank you for the inspirational words.

As someone who has been here since the very first video in March 2020, I really love these updates, thankyou Brent and everyone who helps at Cerro Gordo 🤘🥰🤘 🦘🇦🇺🦘

Your 3D mapping would be a PERFECT fit for a metaverse project so people could explore the caves digitally

It's crazy to think it's been 3 years already, I have been watching since the beginning and love every minute. I am also curious about the music you put in the videos, especially this song 20:00 Thank you for the memories and here is to many mire years to come!

Your a special person Brent. I've watched you from the start and your words always touch me to the core. This one especially brought me to tears as your last words rang so true. You somehow without any effort just deliver truth in such a way that simplifies life so much. To be honest I've missed your videos and daily eagerly look to see if you have a new one. Clearly I'm going through a bad time but as much as I'm down your beauty shines through the darkness. Please don't ever change and I forever look forward to your next heart felt vision of Cerro Gordo.

It is a pleasure that you are sharing such an incredible journey preserving history and essentially being a part of Cerro Gordo. It would truly be a pleasure to witness the beauty and history that Cerro Gordo has to offer in person someday. Thank you for proving if you have the passion and drive, no undertaking is too small.

It has came so far since I started watching your videos. Thanks for bringing us along.

Fascinating history lesson. It looks like you're living an amazing life, and I'm very happy for you. Happy New Year.

wow, actually i'm from czech republic so that bottle and the story behind suprised me :-) cool

I'm excited what you are doing at this old town.

Been following your journey for years now. I hope 2023 will be as exciting! Cheers from Sweden!

I've been following for a while and have always loved your videos. The journey you are on is incredible to watch and I can't wait to see what you do in the future! Also surprised on how heavily that last statement resonated

A virtual tour through that app would be awesome and I could see future uses.

Glad to see you back. I keep watching old videos so a new video is so wonderful. Happy New Year and be careful with the coming rains. God Bless!! I am starting my new adventure as well in Monday. You are such an inspiration to face your fears and move forward. Thank you!!

Brent. I'm awe struck by your self-determination and positive attitude towards your dream. You have accomplished so much, and congratulations. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Canada.

Congrats on your 3 year mark coming up! Been watching for most of it and I am always amazed at how much change happens. Speaking of a Change, When you were showing where you were putting that new little cabin, I was thinking you should move it a few feet either side of that gully right behind it. Just thinking of any spring run off or heavy rains etc. Don't want anything to come down that gully and damage the cabin. Keep up the Awesome Videos!!

Amazing progress over the last three years or so! It's been a joy to follow you and I'm so appreciative that you have shared this journey with us. When you finish 3D mapping the mines, it would be so cool if they were added to Google Maps! Through it, folks with a VR system could experience going through the mines, too! It would be an amazing opportunity to share these adventures with the world in a new way. Cheers to a productive 2023 at Cerro Gordo !

You should totally get in contact with Tim sway from new prospective guitars. He could make some amazing guitars for the studio he specializes in instruments from repurposed wood.

Your subscription numbers are testimony of your commitment, work ethic, enthusiasim and transparency. Good on you Brent!

“You decide to do something and you do it even if you don’t want to, and in that, your life changes” Epic works man! Ones to live by!

Think I have watched every episode of this. Love it. The interesting history, the beautiful scenary, the evolution of the rebirth of the town. Its amazing really. Ironically Brent is sorta the Modern Day Belshaw. I think that is an interesting twist. I think it was fascinating how you just discovered that new mine addition. Just crazy how there was so much going on all over that area high in the sky. I've always been drawn to the old west and Billy the Kid days etc so watching this almost makes some of that come to life in a sense. I always wonder with all the mines there are there, is there nothing left to be mined? Seems like somewhere in the vast tunnel system there would be more opportunity to discover gold or something else. No way those old timers found everything. That aspect is intriguing. Be fun to volunteer time to help do something up there to help progress the overall project so to speak. Watching it on youtube is fun but seeing it and being in the element would be amazing. Keep up the good work and Happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing how things progress in 2023

I STILL, after all this time, SO look forward to your videos, Brent. Your voice is soothing, your musings are always so insightful and your positive outlook on life is simply inspiring. AND THE VIEWS! Your camerawork/dronework and editing is just amazing! So happy new year, Brent, and heartfelt wishes for you to have a SMOOTH year :)

I learned so much watching this channel. Thanks 😊 Liked, Commented and Subscribed It's nice to see the original items are still left in place. It's great you keep finding information about Cerro Gordo. Thanks for the William Hunter tour. Lots has happened in 3 years. I enjoy watching

Brad, your a unusual person. I have wondered what it would be like to live in a ghost town whilst driving past one, but you not only decided to give it a try , but your making it work. My hat is off to you . Your resourcefulness and ability to overcome difficulty are awesome. I believe your a dreamer that knows how to turn his dreams to reality.

I have enjoyed watching your progression while living in Cerro Gordo. It has brought back a lot of good memories for me and I have learned so much about the town that I didn't know. I just wish when I was younger that I had a greater appreciation of all the history there. I stayed there with my Father three or four times in the 1990's. As a Geologist, my Father spent a lot of time there visiting with the previous owners and surveying the area and I wish I could ask him so many questions but he has late stage Dementia. He also specialized in mapping and I know if he could comprehend, he would offer so much insight in the mapping of that area. I also know he would appreciate everything that you are trying to preserve there. Happy New Year!

It’s great to see you are still there staying on a path forward. You were dealt some bad cards but you always seem to stay in the game waiting for a better hand. Looking forward to 2023’s videos.

This is probably one of the coolest projects I've seen to date. one day when I have kids and we visit Cerro Gordo I'll be able to tell them that I remember the day when the first ghost town video came onto my youtube feed. lol I won't pretend that I didn't think it was a weird idea but you've really made it something else. Something inspirational.

It's so wonderful seeing you bring this peice of history back to life.❤❤

I love your passion for this place!

Can hardly wait to see what the future is for you! HAPPY NEW YEAR!