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I binge watched them a couple weeks ago. Lol I have told eveyone I know about you and your incredible journey too. I'm also fortunate enough to live in socal, close enough to drive there some day. So, i expect to check it out in the flesh! Thank you for taking us on your trip with you.
i only watched your first video 2 weeks ago off you first appearing in that snow storm, now its snowing again xD Well done on your work to the place!! your passion for the town is admirable. calii from the UK :]
Dear Brent, I can offer my 25 years experience as a carpenter, my tools and some equipment, in exchange for small lot near the main road where I can build a period correct 24 ft x 24 ft cabin to enjoy my retirement . I would return the land and cabin at the time of my death. At one time I considered homesteading in Alaska, but the conditions are just too harsh. High Desert, Jungle, and Artic survival training may also be handy. Financially secure. Just me, my guitar, and my dog. Just turned 64 , take no meds and have no issues. I am in top physical condition. I require eyeglasses, that's it . What needs tending to ? Thanks, Kevin
As a “born and raised” high mountain desert girl myself. I’m in Love with the “rough country”. It feeds my soul! The sunsets are so incredible. In the right spot you can see the entire sky full of incredible color! It will always be my “Shire” 🥰
In my humble opinion this is one of the finest, best narrated, best produced, most informative, and most enjoyable UA-cam channels that also has superior video quality.
He needs to spice up the content though, he’s getting to the point of repeating the same stuff over and over. We don’t need a 13 months at.....14 months at.....15 months at....
My wife and I have a 5 year plan to move to California so we can volunteer up there on the weekends or any days off we have and help rebuild. I am in love with this town!
I wish I could be a part of something like this. I am 82 years old and years ago I entertained as an old Hillbilly and town drunk. I also did story telling. I would love dying in a place like this and donating all of my old antiques to a preservation of history. Everyone wants everything for free. I would rather see it go back to helping preserve history. I offered my things to Whiskey Town, Ca. and they did not want it because it was not from the area they said. So be it, I will keep it and have my will junk it all.
This entire channel feels like the plot of a video game, you've taken on an abandoned town as a project and over the time that you discover new things, get resources, discover history and restore buildings slowly people would enter the town and you'd continue to build onto the town and discovering it's lost history to make it whole again.
@@jk2219 It wasn’t in his fault AT ALL, he couldn’t prevent it from happening an fire do too electricity wasn’t his fault, and yes he has done better than all the past owners 1.by collecting the artifacts he finds. 2. By documenting his journey for soon to be the town owner whenever, so people can see his great work, if people want to put him down for that it’s not his fault.
@@jk2219 i hate reading trough his comments, how people blame him for "burning down the hotel" im like wtf, do people really understand how electrical systems works? how it ages, rats or bugs could have been attacking one outlet is enaugh. electrical system isnt dangerous if it stays without load. when you connect an heater to it the fun begins. and this is also how 120v is twice more dangerous than 220v
@@E.Everett I never blamed him I said he accidentally done it, he most likely doesn't have the proper qualifications to know how electricity works and wasn't careful enough, especially in an easily flammable building like that.
Hello Brent, Claire from Melbourne Australia here. I just found you two days ago and I have just binge watched all of you videos. What an inspiration you are. I just love exploring your property and all the treasures you find. I get a bit concerned about you down the mines by yourself. I love the history and can you show more of the photos you have. Cant get enough of you and your amazing attitude about everything.
I wish I could do what you do. But, it's a young mans game. Unlike a lot of YT videos I'm impressed by the amount of effort you put in to accomplish something meaningful. Good job.
@@MichaelRichards983 I think if you committed to film and release a video every single week you'd soon realise the struggle of how much of a chore it is. The times you forgot your camera or the pain in the arse the camera is when you juat need to get on sometimes. I think perhaps he fills a bit of time using past footage instead of giving us a cut short show each week.
Me an my mom watched you together every weekend she passed away a month ago after a 5 year fight with pancreatic cancer we always talked about going there together i would love to spread ashes there... Please if i can it would mean the world to me god bless brent thank you for being you
Alex Ferguson I’m deeply sorry for your loss. I understand what you may be going through. My mother passed away from pancreatic cancer too... 😢 And this June will make it a year since her passing. Hang in there, you’re in my prayers. May GOD bless you and yours Abundantly.
Hi Alex im so sorry for your loss! Stay strong and if you ever need to talk im here for you too. You could try and contact brent and im sure he would be accommodating.
Oh wow. I'm sorry to hear about her passing. I'm really glad you all were able to enjoy some videos together. If you'd like to do that, I'd be honored. Send me a message on Instagram? I'm at 'brentwunderwood' on there.
All of those collapsed tunnels make me uneasy as Ghost Town Living and his partner explore the mines. Hope he stays careful when he delves into those tunnels.
Not just yet ...but just like him WE HAVE A DREAM to have his dream become a reality and some day...maybe ...going over Cerro Gordo to shake his hand 🤝 WE LOVE YOU FRIEND. Don’t give up -keep dreaming--we all are part of it.
I'm not his friend. I'm just morbidly curious about whether he will fail of succeed. Guy seems like a moron but has balls if steel and more resolve in his little finger than I have in my whole body. Need to see how this ends.
I think maybe one of those out cabins would be more appropriate. But whatever, dude needs physical recognition. Upon typing, I now think a statue .Make it so!!!
What a beautiful life you have created. Not everyone has confidence in themselves to follow that wild dream. Don’t give up. Don’t let the rain deter your dream. Start another project until you can stabilize the road. Little by little you have made such a big difference in preserving this ghost town. I know you are not even close. It’s going to be amazing Brett. Thank you for your fascinating videos looking into the past
I grew up in what was a gold mining town in the 1800’s. All around the town were massive piles of tailings. In the 1970’s the town council started selling tailings as fill. As they started carting the tailings away, the skeletons started to be uncovered. Some had met violent deaths (murdered and their bodies hidden in the tailings), others were thought to be from people tunneling looking for gold in the tailings who had been buried alive in collapses. Cerro Gordo may have more surprises yet.
What I like about this channel is that you don't want to be famous or rich or the best youtuber. Your goals aren't getting the most subscribers and the most views. Your goals are rebuilding the town and exploring and in the process taking us along with the ride. That makes this feel really real and genuine. I wish you all the best for the second year.
I'm a member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe and live on our reservation here in Inyo County and I had no idea there was this beautiful and vast mining town right here in my backyard, I love your videos and the knowledge you're giving to the world. I hope to see more of Cerro Gordo's history explored through your videos. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there!
Oh, there are lots of urban exploration channels with little to no audience. For some reason youtube does not want us to follow them. This is one of them: ua-cam.com/video/XR5o64_77XA/v-deo.html
I know, right? I had to make sure I had everything I needed, (my dinner and drink) before I could sit down and put the screen on full, so I could absorb every sound and scene. I knew I'd be in for a treat!
Came across this channel by chance and wow I am hooked. Just love the landscape and mines and the town. What an amazing place and job your doing what a dream. All the best from England
Ummm this needs to be a show on TV. Or an adventure series! Because this has had me feeling all sorts of feelings. Excitement, fearful for his safety, joy with each new discovery, and anticipation too!
I am coming from the other side of the world Malaysia where mining ghost town never exist but to see country like your, full of rich history with past mining area is so fascinating. This is the only channel I watch every week..I feel like I am watching series of documentary ..great contents and good development in each episode.
I can feel the love ❤ that you feel for this town watching this video you are so blessed to be able to restore this town back 🙏 ❤ 🙌 to a place to visit ❤ 🙏
It's great to see someone in this day and age making YT videos for fun and passion rather than quit job and get rich quick. Thanks a lot for making these videos and posting them online. You've earned a subscriber 👍
Johnny is such a hero to the story of Cerro Gordo. His picture should be put up somewhere in the town so future generations can remember the man who helped you take care and explore the town.
I can't wait till it's open, living only a couple hours away is nice. Hopefully one day I'll be able to meet you and see Cerro Gordo for myself. Brent your optimism is contagious, your videos lighten up my day. Recently my son has started watching your channel with me. Be safe, and keep the videos coming :)
I am not too attracted to many aspects of American current culture, but this old historical stuff in combination with these breathtaking nature views is just absolutely amazing! You are really brave for taking this on. I am sure something really beautiful will come from it. I already can see it.
I can not believe some people who do thumbs down .... what this Guy is doing is amazing ... all I can say is they live a miserable existence and hate to see someone succeeding hats of to him KEEP ON Going !!!!!!
he goes grocery shopping every other week as mentioned in the video. Cooks in on a stove. Showers probably in a tub or with a bucket, toilet in the outhouse as mentioned and shown in the video. Bed is in the house - he lays in it and sleeps.
I can relate to this we lived on a mountain top we had to bring in our own water make our own electricity you must bring every thing you need in advance. We had an old single cylinder generator we dragged it to the edge of a cliff ran the muffler pipe out over the edge so we had less nois .it is a hard life Brent Underwood I give you great credit for doing what you are doing mate .from Australia
Really enjoying every minute of this amazing story. You could also make post cards of the town, mine and beautiful scenery around the area and send these to people for a fee after they order them from you, then put the money towards the restoration costs.
I remember when your first video came out, it was recommended on day one. I clicked it just for the heck of it and its turned out to be the best youtube channel with the coolest guy ever. I'm glad you own Cerro Gordo and I love your videos. Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure Brent!
Oh Brent... year later and you still can’t help but giggle or reveal a smile in your voice when you mention Lola’s Palace of Pleasure! 🤣 What an amazing journey! Thank you for sharing Cerro Gordo and letting us live vicariously through you. My husband and I can’t wait to visit someday!
@@GhostTownLiving Brent, ever thought about setting up a windmill to take advantage of the wind? Solar panels for sunny days? Another comment mentioned a good idea install a composting toilet.
I’m a new subscriber but I wanted to say that this is truly incredible! I appreciate the fact that you’re working hard to preserve the story and history of the town. I’m several thousand miles away and lack any skills that would be useful to assist but I hope to visit someday when things have progressed even further if you open to the public. Keep at it!
One day I’ll definitely take a visit, I’m in Henderson Nevada, so you’re about 4hours away. It’s amazing what you’re doing, I love the area, and the scenery. I explore A lot of areas in Las Vegas and Henderson Nevada, believe it or not there are two cool caves out here. Cowboy cave goes down about four levels and cave gypsum cave which has a lot of historical history. Keep up the great work, what a great thing you’re doing out there!!
I remember the first video I saw was you getting stuck in the snow with your sandals and I tought "jesus this guy is gonna die up there". So cool to see how far you've come!
lol... that's cause anyone can be a historian. Doesn't take much, "oh wow that's a cool old thing... well, since I'm making this town a museum, let me store it somewhere for everyone to see." Done.
@@feastmode7931 you're right, it takes 8 years to become a historian. What was I thinking... lmao, get outa here. Being a Historian is like being an English teacher. You're basically an over-glorified regular human being, that studied a subject a little more than the rest of the population. It ain't rocket science.
I’ve seen many other people saying the same things, but this channel in genuinely so much better than I even expected it to be. It went from “let’s fix this cabin” to entire informative history lessons, life lessons, and a fantastic story. I always watch these videos as soon as I can because they’re one of the few consistent channels where I can relax and watch and never be bored. The best part is that the project will never be over and these videos will hopefully continue on for a long time.
My fiancé and I love your videos. I watched a lot while recovering from CoVid. My hospital room did not have a working television, so I relied on my cell phone until I was transferred. You are doing a really good public service. Michael and I would love to come visit sometime.
Imagine the people of CG in the 1860s, 70s, 80s etc hearing that many many years into the future a guy named Brent would own the town and with the help of thousands and thousands of people/viewers through something called the internet, would keep this town alive. Crazy.
There are many people like myself, who cannot find reputable people to repair their old homes and mobile homes.Impossible to find anyone willing to help. I have enjoyed finding old relics in the property. I find no resorces for folks (esp. the Elderly) to help them get barebones help making their homes barely liveable. For the longest time, I had no front door. Scary. I think maybe newer codes, etc. Keeps us from saving original structures. I enjoyed this show very much. It gives me hope living in an old unliveable mobile home with no water, power, transportation,...even the belly insulation is totally gone. The Gov't told me to live there in a tent.Though I am disabled, they don't seem to have a plan what to do next.(Yeah, in 2 feet of snow ?). Alot of folks in my predicament, I guess ? My batt. running low oops...I love all this history. Thanks. God Bless
love the ticket screening Idea !! , charge 1 bucket of ore (small bucket 3 gal/5gal) for a ticket to the guest to get them involved in exploring the "easier" sections of the mine !!!!
I just found this channel, it's the BEST mine/mining channel EVER, and that's saying a lot. 16 years of running around YT. It's going to take a LONG TIME to get through beginning to end, WAY WORTH THE TIME. Thank you for all of this BRETT !!!
I will Never forget the video following the fire....My heart broke with you, for you, and your dreams. Living in the land of fires ( Australia), all I could do was donate and send virtual support. The people who support this channel will be a part of your history too.
Chills. You're so right my dear. I often find some people that repeat the history that they had once had before. Sadly many people do not realize that they carry The echoes of their past with them. It's truly brilliant to watch him open up and become a historian. The draw that he has to this land he may never know the life he lived beforehand. But I can guarantee, this man was once a minor in his past. And he's a nursing his own history. Unbeknownst to him. And with what you said, we need each other in this world. Especially now more than ever.
Finding this channel was definitely my highlight of 2020 lol. Can't wait to see where you hang the 1mil subscribers plaque! Here's to another great year.
You really are a gem! The perfect person to own an old silver mine - very inspirational and I love how you find the truth at the heart of things. Nature is so important, and I fear too many (city/urban)folks are so far removed from it that they are quite lost. Your photography and film-making skills are also impressive - considering you'd never made a movie a year ago and many shots are one-handed hanging onto a hundred-year old ladder which may or may not support you for another five minutes! I quite see why people come to help, it's so worth while and will be appreciated. Maybe Lazulite or tempered glass could fit in your loo door, which wouldn't be damaged by the harsh climate? However, sometimes it must get very tough - the extremes, and having to come up with every solution single-handed (more or less!)? Looking forward to seeing how things will be in 3-years time - keep safe & here's to the next 6-months (Sept 5, '21).
I found this channel recently and then my son was talking about it and I told him that I was already aware of it so we do really like watching your Channel! It was so sweet of you to take the cats in! God bless you and keep you safe!
Brent Why don't you do Compost toilets in some of the places? I know using the bathroom out doors is easier but compost toilets are so so much easier and more convenient for possible guests. I love your town and one day hope to visit. Thank you for sharing your life with us all.
@@megab.2455 Research them they are not like a bucket and piles of waste anymore. they are in most off grid homes and people are using them in tiny homes and camp or rv homes. They are not smelly or hard to change out nor as smelly as going into an outhouse. it was just a suggestion for ease and use for possible guests of the town.
Since he has electricity, incinolets might be the right choice - then you just empty out a tray of ash every week or two. That's what most of the folks who don't have the ability to have running water or septic, but do have electricity, use around here.
@@offshack We have an incinerating toilet in our house. For two people the tray has to be emptied twice a week. Every three months it needs to be opened up and thoroughly cleaned. Plus, you have to order the liners or make your own with butcher paper. They're a lot more labor intensive than people think.
I get the same jitters! I pray he always comes out of there safely everytime he ventures into those holes and that it is old age at over 126 that does him in. I wouldn't recover if anything happened to him.
chilling out to your videos after the wife and babies are asleep is my meditation. been so enjoyable meeting you and Cera Gordo over these last few weeks. Currently working through your back catalog of videos and excited for what comes next!! keep up the good work! Thank you
I really do love this channel and want to say thank you Brent for bringing back the spirit of cerro Gordo. I wish before I die I’d be able to visit this beautiful town. It’s amazing watching everything coming together and seeing Brent grow along this journey.
Finally a plausible explanation for why there might be whole pairs of pants to be found back in a mine. That was worth the hour I spent watching this episode all by itself. :+) Happy anniversary, Brent!
Moi aussi , je ne comprenais pas pourquoi les mineurs auraient pu laisser leurs levi's au fond de la mine . Ca semblait vraiment idiot . Maintenant , je comprends !!!
I love me a good adventure, but narrow caves going straight down is my nightmare. As a kid my parents took me and my brother to some caves that were pretty much just holes in the ground going deeper into a cavern, we always did all the adventurey off-trail things, though this particular outing left me in tears and had my first and only ever panic attack. Seriously what you guys did was not easy, I wish I could.
Brent is a Real life “Indiana Jones,” uncovering thousands of years of mysteries. Your awesome Brent!!! Thank you for sharing your life, passions and discoveries with us.
Honestly perfect timing on the decision to live in Cerro Gordo full time. You kept freedom during the pandemic and it was a non-factor. Meanwhile so many people tapped in shoebox apartments for an entire year at this point.
Living in a place like this, doing what you do would make my life so much less depressing. I love your videos and I love how positive and sympathetic you are! Keep up the good work, stay the person you are and have an awesome time! Thank you for letting us be a part of it.
This is an amazing place. I can't imagine the feeling you got when you first stayed there. I can imagine all the famous people that stayed there or came in to sell or buy stuff. If it wasn't for places like this we wouldn't be where we are today. History is awesome. It's a shame the government and some people want to destroy our history. You really need a big excavator so you could dig what you need more easily and the combination backhoe and front loader is good but it isn't for things like this it's for small workloads and to clear roads in winter. I would love to come there and stay a few days and learn the history about the place. Hopefully one day wheb I get some money and a vehicle I could come visit but I can't go into the mines sadly because I can't walk anymore sadly due to my back it has made my legs pretty much useless. There's so much I want to do in life still but unfortunately can no longer do now. Keep up the great work and stay safe. Also quick question is there a cell tower anywhere near the town? And is there internet there besides cell internet? You could make deals with companies since you are a legit town they could bring in cell towers and lay fiber internet for you. Also you could make some deals with heavy equipment companies as well as other companies to help with supplying equipment for you and other things you need. Since you have an awesome amount of viewers companies will help you no problem. Take care
Brent, you getting and raising the cats and becoming a cat guy has inspired me to get my own cat. He is a great companion and gives me much love and pleasure. Thank you!
Thanks everyone for checking out this video! Please subscribe if you haven't already! Lots more adventures coming in the next year.
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Brent, are you kidding? We have all watched every single incredible weekly video, because they are all mesmerizing!
I can't believe that it has been one year since you started YT and lived in Cerro Gordo.. Congratulations Brent! ❤️❤️❤️
@@mitchellbarnow1709 truth 😆
I binge watched them a couple weeks ago. Lol
I have told eveyone I know about you and your incredible journey too. I'm also fortunate enough to live in socal, close enough to drive there some day. So, i expect to check it out in the flesh! Thank you for taking us on your trip with you.
i only watched your first video 2 weeks ago off you first appearing in that snow storm, now its snowing again xD Well done on your work to the place!! your passion for the town is admirable. calii from the UK :]
Dear Brent, I can offer my 25 years experience as a carpenter, my tools and some equipment, in exchange for small lot near the main road where I can build a period correct 24 ft x 24 ft cabin to enjoy my retirement . I would return the land and cabin at the time of my death. At one time I considered homesteading in Alaska, but the conditions are just too harsh.
High Desert, Jungle, and Artic survival training may also be handy. Financially secure. Just me, my guitar, and my dog.
Just turned 64 , take no meds and have no issues. I am in top physical condition. I require eyeglasses, that's it .
What needs tending to ?
Thanks, Kevin
Really hoping that he sees this comment...
I hope he let's you! That'd be awesome.
I hope he sees this. Liked and commented❤
Agree with everyone in the comments section
@Ghost_Town_Living I wish and hope that you contact him soon and allow him to join your journey.
I mean if you're gonna skip a whole year in the real world, 2020 was the one to pick.
He is in the real world my brother!!
Sadly he is living the real world. While we live the manufactured world.
Touche.
this isnt the real world? logic 0
bro what you mean by real world? its this place on matrix or what
As a “born and raised” high mountain desert girl myself. I’m in Love with the “rough country”. It feeds my soul! The sunsets are so incredible. In the right spot you can see the entire sky full of incredible color! It will always be my “Shire” 🥰
I like the fact that there’s someone out there that has a passion to restore a ghost town to it’s former self , I salute you dude
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In my humble opinion this is one of the finest, best narrated, best produced, most informative, and most enjoyable UA-cam channels that also has superior video quality.
He needs to spice up the content though, he’s getting to the point of repeating the same stuff over and over. We don’t need a 13 months at.....14 months at.....15 months at....
@@MichaelRichards983 tbh I love the updates. I'm not subscribed so seeing these little follow up videos really makes my day
@@jtravels6785 I like them too but this is like 4 times in a row with the same updates.
Yes!
This guy videos is pure entertainment and discovery channel put it together🍿
This whole channel really explores the concept of "one man's trash is another man's treasure" and I love that.
This has been one of the most inspiring videos I’ve seen on UA-cam. I just added visiting your town to my bucket list!
THAT PART EXACTLY
I would too but at age 70,doubtful it will ever happen ..
My wife and I have a 5 year plan to move to California so we can volunteer up there on the weekends or any days off we have and help rebuild. I am in love with this town!
I wish I could be a part of something like this. I am 82 years old and years ago I entertained as an old Hillbilly and town drunk. I also did story telling. I would love dying in a place like this and donating all of my old antiques to a preservation of history. Everyone wants everything for free. I would rather see it go back to helping preserve history. I offered my things to Whiskey Town, Ca. and they did not want it because it was not from the area they said. So be it, I will keep it and have my will junk it all.
Sell your antiques and donate the $$ to Brent.
This entire channel feels like the plot of a video game, you've taken on an abandoned town as a project and over the time that you discover new things, get resources, discover history and restore buildings slowly people would enter the town and you'd continue to build onto the town and discovering it's lost history to make it whole again.
I'd give it a shot
that sounds kind of like darkest dungeon,
minus you know, the lovecraftian shit
Sounds like a joint venture to me
Lol 😆 he's playing Sim City
Yeah it's Firewatch in 4k
That town couldn’t have a better owner. You really appreciate it for what it was and what it will one day be.
He seems like a good guy but he clearly accidently burned down the towns main building..
@@jk2219 It wasn’t in his fault AT ALL, he couldn’t prevent it from happening an fire do too electricity wasn’t his fault, and yes he has done better than all the past owners 1.by collecting the artifacts he finds. 2. By documenting his journey for soon to be the town owner whenever, so people can see his great work, if people want to put him down for that it’s not his fault.
@@jk2219 i hate reading trough his comments, how people blame him for "burning down the hotel" im like wtf, do people really understand how electrical systems works? how it ages, rats or bugs could have been attacking one outlet is enaugh. electrical system isnt dangerous if it stays without load. when you connect an heater to it the fun begins. and this is also how 120v is twice more dangerous than 220v
@@E.Everett I never blamed him I said he accidentally done it, he most likely doesn't have the proper qualifications to know how electricity works and wasn't careful enough, especially in an easily flammable building like that.
@@jk2219 it could've happened to anyone in one way or another. \_😕_/
Hello Brent, Claire from Melbourne Australia here. I just found you two days ago and I have just binge watched all of you videos. What an inspiration you are. I just love exploring your property and all the treasures you find. I get a bit concerned about you down the mines by yourself. I love the history and can you show more of the photos you have. Cant get enough of you and your amazing attitude about everything.
I wish I could do what you do. But, it's a young mans game. Unlike a lot of YT videos I'm impressed by the amount of effort you put in to accomplish something meaningful. Good job.
Can't imagine life without this channel now. It's fun, full of history and never know what your gonna get next well worth tuning into every week.
To be honest, it helped me go through a lot, and entice me to a be... maybe a better me !
excited for your album with Armand Hammer
I’ve enjoyed it too but the content needs to be fresh; he shows so much of the same thing over and over and over. It’s getting a little boring.
@@MichaelRichards983 I think if you committed to film and release a video every single week you'd soon realise the struggle of how much of a chore it is. The times you forgot your camera or the pain in the arse the camera is when you juat need to get on sometimes. I think perhaps he fills a bit of time using past footage instead of giving us a cut short show each week.
@@thealchemist638 Filling to fill isn’t a good practice mate.
Me an my mom watched you together every weekend she passed away a month ago after a 5 year fight with pancreatic cancer we always talked about going there together i would love to spread ashes there... Please if i can it would mean the world to me god bless brent thank you for being you
I hope they let you do that. I am sorry you lost your mom. I lost mine 6 years ago so I know how you feel.
Brent has a good heart. I'm sure he would let you do that.
Alex Ferguson I’m deeply sorry for your loss. I understand what you may be going through. My mother passed away from pancreatic cancer too... 😢 And this June will make it a year since her passing. Hang in there, you’re in my prayers. May GOD bless you and yours Abundantly.
Hi Alex im so sorry for your loss! Stay strong and if you ever need to talk im here for you too. You could try and contact brent and im sure he would be accommodating.
Oh wow. I'm sorry to hear about her passing. I'm really glad you all were able to enjoy some videos together. If you'd like to do that, I'd be honored. Send me a message on Instagram? I'm at 'brentwunderwood' on there.
That view off into Death Valley is just.....well words really cant express the emotion that it invokes
All of those collapsed tunnels make me uneasy as Ghost Town Living and his partner explore the mines. Hope he stays careful when he delves into those tunnels.
You don’t have 856K subscribers. You have 856K friends, you just haven’t met us all yet!
Not just yet ...but just like him WE HAVE A DREAM to have his dream become a reality and some day...maybe ...going over Cerro Gordo to shake his hand 🤝 WE LOVE YOU FRIEND.
Don’t give up -keep dreaming--we all are part of it.
I'm not his friend. I'm just morbidly curious about whether he will fail of succeed.
Guy seems like a moron but has balls if steel and more resolve in his little finger than I have in my whole body.
Need to see how this ends.
LOVE this comment. Amazing to watch the adventures and progress
Yeah, love this!
You gotta name a hotel or a bar or something after Johnny, that guy has grafted for Cerro Gordo!
Yes! I'd love to have a drink at 'Johnny's bar'
I think maybe one of those out cabins would be more appropriate. But whatever, dude needs physical recognition. Upon typing, I now think a statue .Make it so!!!
Johnny's saloon.
Johnny’s Grille at The Tofu Tavern
@@CompassWest Johnny,'s Outhouse!
I want to visit this place! It looks so gorgeous. Can't wait for the Hotel to be rebuilt.
What a beautiful life you have created. Not everyone has confidence in themselves to follow that wild dream. Don’t give up. Don’t let the rain deter your dream. Start another project until you can stabilize the road. Little by little you have made such a big difference in preserving this ghost town. I know you are not even close. It’s going to be amazing Brett. Thank you for your fascinating videos looking into the past
I grew up in what was a gold mining town in the 1800’s. All around the town were massive piles of tailings. In the 1970’s the town council started selling tailings as fill. As they started carting the tailings away, the skeletons started to be uncovered. Some had met violent deaths (murdered and their bodies hidden in the tailings), others were thought to be from people tunneling looking for gold in the tailings who had been buried alive in collapses. Cerro Gordo may have more surprises yet.
You know he always talks about the 30 miners dead at the 200 level. Thats 30 skeletons for you if he ever finds them
Whoa. That is freaky. I hope to not experience that here.
@@GhostTownLiving Gun slingers, mines, no water and you dont expect to find skeletons?
What I like about this channel is that you don't want to be famous or rich or the best youtuber. Your goals aren't getting the most subscribers and the most views. Your goals are rebuilding the town and exploring and in the process taking us along with the ride. That makes this feel really real and genuine. I wish you all the best for the second year.
I couldn't agree more you summed it up very well
Season 2 lets go baby!!!!
You obviously don't know how much money people make off of UA-cam...
@@wijoey710 or maybe Brent isn't really doing this for the money or UA-cam fame. All I have seen is a love for what he's doing.
@@TomJones-be5ny you have very narrow vision
Totally love that you took the kittens in & nursed them to grow.. Tells ALOT about you as a person💙🤍🖤 Can't wait to watch more videos!
What a spirited person you are Bret. That's great. Your love and passion for history will serve you well.
I'm a member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe and live on our reservation here in Inyo County and I had no idea there was this beautiful and vast mining town right here in my backyard, I love your videos and the knowledge you're giving to the world. I hope to see more of Cerro Gordo's history explored through your videos. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there!
Yes, indeed. I 100% agree !!
This is an introvert’s paradise. I would so come for vacation.
Same. Just look at the view with a couple off cases with beer
Bro a case of rum, a pallet of water, and a pallet of ammo I’d be set.
I'm an introverted construction guy--need any help?! :)
more like the neighbor's kids paradise lmao
@@jcolby3182 Reach out...and go! Much luck! Seems like a dream this location.
Wow, you caring about the city and then all of you together rebuilding the Hotel is so wholesome ☺️
Only one year, but you are already a huge part of Cerro Gordo's history
Keep your dreams alive!
This channel deserves to be UA-cam’s channel of the year, i never get tired of hearing of your journey, thanks for sharing it with us all
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that.
100% a golden treasure!!
I agree!
Heck yeah!
Oh, there are lots of urban exploration channels with little to no audience. For some reason youtube does not want us to follow them. This is one of them: ua-cam.com/video/XR5o64_77XA/v-deo.html
Everyone else: Oh God. its an...its an hour long?
Fans of Ghost Town living: Oh God, its an HOUR LONG!
I know, right? I had to make sure I had everything I needed, (my dinner and drink) before I could sit down and put the screen on full, so I could absorb every sound and scene. I knew I'd be in for a treat!
@@deirdrepasko9965
Haha! We did the same exact thing.
An hour long, didn't noticed at all!
@@deirdrepasko9965 I 1000% did the same. I made sure it was quiet, too.
Right Holy Shit xD its like Thanks Bruv Ive gott my Laydown Video to watch tonight
Came across this channel by chance and wow I am hooked. Just love the landscape and mines and the town. What an amazing place and job your doing what a dream. All the best from England
Ummm this needs to be a show on TV. Or an adventure series! Because this has had me feeling all sorts of feelings. Excitement, fearful for his safety, joy with each new discovery, and anticipation too!
I am coming from the other side of the world Malaysia where mining ghost town never exist but to see country like your, full of rich history with past mining area is so fascinating. This is the only channel I watch every week..I feel like I am watching series of documentary ..great contents and good development in each episode.
Ayeee, dope that these videos are being watched World wide
Do you like Bung Mokhtar Radin?
Thank you very much! So cool to hear people from all over the world watching.
@@GhostTownLiving uk and can’t wait to visit some day
hard to believe it’s only been a year, with all that has happened it felt more like 8 years
Indeed!
I can feel the love ❤ that you feel for this town watching this video you are so blessed to be able to restore this town back 🙏 ❤ 🙌 to a place to visit ❤ 🙏
It's great to see someone in this day and age making YT videos for fun and passion rather than quit job and get rich quick. Thanks a lot for making these videos and posting them online. You've earned a subscriber 👍
Im here watching a 1 hr vid while i cant even watch a 36 mins of pre recorded vid lecture for my online class lol
🤣
Just seeing that clip of Brent crying after the American Hotel burned choked me up again.
I don’t know if I just didn’t hear it but do we know how the hotel burnt down?
@@SoOverBored it was an electrical fire
every time he says “here at cerro gordo” take a swig
in all seriousness i genuinely love this channel and i cant wait to see where its gonna go
Being a older man, I can’t do the kind of things you do anymore. I love the outdoors. Thank you for taking me along with you
exactly my situation. I'm 70 and no longer driving .
Johnny is such a hero to the story of Cerro Gordo. His picture should be put up somewhere in the town so future generations can remember the man who helped you take care and explore the town.
I can't wait till it's open, living only a couple hours away is nice. Hopefully one day I'll be able to meet you and see Cerro Gordo for myself. Brent your optimism is contagious, your videos lighten up my day. Recently my son has started watching your channel with me. Be safe, and keep the videos coming :)
I would like but it is 69 right now
@@josephklosowski575 lmao
I would to but i live in Australia so there not really any chance ill be there soon
I live in Eastern Eurooe I only can get free trip to the Gulag because I can't afford nice stuff lol
@@maxgriffin2311 .😀Western Australia..
I am not too attracted to many aspects of American current culture, but this old historical stuff in combination with these breathtaking nature views is just absolutely amazing! You are really brave for taking this on. I am sure something really beautiful will come from it. I already can see it.
You are literally what legends are made of .. absolutely amazing
“Just live as opposed to just existing”. Well said.
Not possible under government control and segregation.
After discovering this channel, this location is on my bucket list
Same I would love to go there and help for free
Me toooo
@@SharpThinkingSharpKnives heck yeah, that could be such a great idea for a new type of geocache.
Me too!
Same
I'm not looking for fame or fortune I just really appreciate what Cerro Gordo was and keeping it alive
I can not believe some people who do thumbs down .... what this Guy is doing is amazing ... all I can say is they live a miserable existence and hate to see someone succeeding hats of to him KEEP ON Going !!!!!!
You made it! One year already. What an achievement, what a channel!
All 5 STAR to you Brent and your friends.
Thank you! More to come!
Watching someone explore mines for history and preservation is way better than when they explore trying to be spooky.
Those aren’t mines
@@GardenGuy1943 then what are they?
this is better then anything on TV and so inspiring and motivational to get out and do something with your life thank you for documenting your journey
Absolutely have loved watching your video’s. All the way from Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺.
I'd like to see more of your way of life. How to get food, cook it, support yourself, how do you handle showers, toilet, bed, e.t.c.
he goes grocery shopping every other week as mentioned in the video. Cooks in on a stove. Showers probably in a tub or with a bucket, toilet in the outhouse as mentioned and shown in the video. Bed is in the house - he lays in it and sleeps.
Follow the story and subscribe you wont be disappointed
he sleeps on the garrys mod looking matress in that cabin/shack thing
@Johnny Tightlips you arent even funny
@Johnny Tightlips lol no
If it wasn't for you, no one watching would even know this town exist. Now, I feel connected to the town as if I am part of the history.
I can relate to this we lived on a mountain top we had to bring in our own water make our own electricity you must bring every thing you need in advance. We had an old single cylinder generator we dragged it to the edge of a cliff ran the muffler pipe out over the edge so we had less nois .it is a hard life Brent Underwood I give you great credit for doing what you are doing mate .from Australia
Really enjoying every minute of this amazing story. You could also make post cards of the town, mine and beautiful scenery around the area and send these to people for a fee after they order them from you, then put the money towards the restoration costs.
I remember when your first video came out, it was recommended on day one. I clicked it just for the heck of it and its turned out to be the best youtube channel with the coolest guy ever. I'm glad you own Cerro Gordo and I love your videos. Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure Brent!
Bien dit , Jake , tout-à-fait bien dit !!!!!
Amazing! Thank you for sticking with it. Lots more to come!
Oh Brent... year later and you still can’t help but giggle or reveal a smile in your voice when you mention Lola’s Palace of Pleasure! 🤣 What an amazing journey! Thank you for sharing Cerro Gordo and letting us live vicariously through you. My husband and I can’t wait to visit someday!
Thank you so much! Lola's will stand again soon (hopefully)! Thank you for following along and the note. I appreciate it.
@@GhostTownLiving Brent, ever thought about setting up a windmill to take advantage of the wind? Solar panels for sunny days? Another comment mentioned a good idea install a composting toilet.
I’m a new subscriber but I wanted to say that this is truly incredible! I appreciate the fact that you’re working hard to preserve the story and history of the town. I’m several thousand miles away and lack any skills that would be useful to assist but I hope to visit someday when things have progressed even further if you open to the public. Keep at it!
One day I’ll definitely take a visit, I’m in Henderson Nevada, so you’re about 4hours away. It’s amazing what you’re doing, I love the area, and the scenery. I explore A lot of areas in Las Vegas and Henderson Nevada, believe it or not there are two cool caves out here. Cowboy cave goes down about four levels and cave gypsum cave which has a lot of historical history. Keep up the great work, what a great thing you’re doing out there!!
"Cheese cellar, wine rack, Bobcat den...all sorts of fun things."
Brent sense of humor is great lol 31:14
I remember the first video I saw was you getting stuck in the snow with your sandals and I tought "jesus this guy is gonna die up there". So cool to see how far you've come!
Thank you, and congratulations on making it 1 year. Awesome job.
This is such an amazing story. Thank you for sharing with the world!
As a historian I am so impressed with your research, archiving and display work
lol... that's cause anyone can be a historian. Doesn't take much, "oh wow that's a cool old thing... well, since I'm making this town a museum, let me store it somewhere for everyone to see." Done.
literally have no idea what a historian is, huh? lol
@@TheLobrik You're a dunce, and it's bad, like really bad.
@@cavsomecadence6117 I can't tell if this is a poorly written copy pasta, or English isn't your first language.
@@feastmode7931 you're right, it takes 8 years to become a historian. What was I thinking... lmao, get outa here. Being a Historian is like being an English teacher. You're basically an over-glorified regular human being, that studied a subject a little more than the rest of the population. It ain't rocket science.
I’ve seen many other people saying the same things, but this channel in genuinely so much better than I even expected it to be. It went from “let’s fix this cabin” to entire informative history lessons, life lessons, and a fantastic story. I always watch these videos as soon as I can because they’re one of the few consistent channels where I can relax and watch and never be bored. The best part is that the project will never be over and these videos will hopefully continue on for a long time.
Thanks! You're correct in the fact there are a lot more projects to do! Thanks for checking them out!
If those houses and things could only talk, they'd tell you how they appreciate you bringing life back to that place.
My fiancé and I love your videos. I watched a lot while recovering from CoVid. My hospital room did not have a working television, so I relied on my cell phone until I was transferred. You are doing a really good public service.
Michael and I would love to come visit sometime.
Imagine the people of CG in the 1860s, 70s, 80s etc hearing that many many years into the future a guy named Brent would own the town and with the help of thousands and thousands of people/viewers through something called the internet, would keep this town alive. Crazy.
Imagine every restoration channel moving into the town.
Who knows what would happen.
Even for just a week or two, having a team that specializes in restorations would do wonders to that place.
There are many people like myself, who cannot find reputable people to repair their old homes and mobile homes.Impossible to find anyone willing to help. I have enjoyed finding old relics in the property. I find no resorces for folks (esp. the Elderly) to help them get barebones help making their homes barely liveable. For the longest time, I had no front door. Scary.
I think maybe newer codes, etc. Keeps us from saving original structures. I enjoyed this show very much. It gives me hope living in an old unliveable mobile home with no water, power, transportation,...even the belly insulation is totally gone. The Gov't told me to live there in a tent.Though I am disabled, they don't seem to have a plan what to do next.(Yeah, in 2 feet of snow ?). Alot of folks in my predicament, I guess ? My batt. running low oops...I love all this history. Thanks. God Bless
Would live to see "This Old House " involved.🤗
The discovery channel needs to find you!
love the ticket screening Idea !! , charge 1 bucket of ore (small bucket 3 gal/5gal) for a ticket to the guest to get them involved in exploring the "easier" sections of the mine !!!!
I just found this channel, it's the BEST mine/mining channel EVER, and that's saying a lot. 16 years of running around YT. It's going to take a LONG TIME to get through beginning to end, WAY WORTH THE TIME.
Thank you for all of this BRETT !!!
I will Never forget the video following the fire....My heart broke with you, for you, and your dreams. Living in the land of fires ( Australia), all I could do was donate and send virtual support. The people who support this channel will be a part of your history too.
Chills. You're so right my dear. I often find some people that repeat the history that they had once had before. Sadly many people do not realize that they carry The echoes of their past with them. It's truly brilliant to watch him open up and become a historian. The draw that he has to this land he may never know the life he lived beforehand. But I can guarantee, this man was once a minor in his past. And he's a nursing his own history. Unbeknownst to him. And with what you said, we need each other in this world. Especially now more than ever.
Finding this channel was definitely my highlight of 2020 lol. Can't wait to see where you hang the 1mil subscribers plaque! Here's to another great year.
Thanks! Lots more to come!
You really are a gem! The perfect person to own an old silver mine - very inspirational and I love how you find the truth at the heart of things. Nature is so important, and I fear too many (city/urban)folks are so far removed from it that they are quite lost. Your photography and film-making skills are also impressive - considering you'd never made a movie a year ago and many shots are one-handed hanging onto a hundred-year old ladder which may or may not support you for another five minutes! I quite see why people come to help, it's so worth while and will be appreciated. Maybe Lazulite or tempered glass could fit in your loo door, which wouldn't be damaged by the harsh climate? However, sometimes it must get very tough - the extremes, and having to come up with every solution single-handed (more or less!)? Looking forward to seeing how things will be in 3-years time - keep safe & here's to the next 6-months (Sept 5, '21).
I found this channel recently and then my son was talking about it and I told him that I was already aware of it so we do really like watching your Channel! It was so sweet of you to take the cats in! God bless you and keep you safe!
That is awesome! Thanks to you both for checking out the videos.
Brent Why don't you do Compost toilets in some of the places? I know using the bathroom out doors is easier but compost toilets are so so much easier and more convenient for possible guests. I love your town and one day hope to visit. Thank you for sharing your life with us all.
@effie924 and who will empty those buckets from the compost toilets,after the guests are gone?Will remain some serious 💩 💨🪰to deal with 😂
@@megab.2455 Research them they are not like a bucket and piles of waste anymore. they are in most off grid homes and people are using them in tiny homes and camp or rv homes. They are not smelly or hard to change out nor as smelly as going into an outhouse. it was just a suggestion for ease and use for possible guests of the town.
Since he has electricity, incinolets might be the right choice - then you just empty out a tray of ash every week or two. That's what most of the folks who don't have the ability to have running water or septic, but do have electricity, use around here.
Thank you for the tip! I'll look into those. Yes, outhouses are not the best for all guests haha.
@@offshack We have an incinerating toilet in our house. For two people the tray has to be emptied twice a week. Every three months it needs to be opened up and thoroughly cleaned. Plus, you have to order the liners or make your own with butcher paper. They're a lot more labor intensive than people think.
I kept thinking about all these half naked miners explains so much now about the Levi’s being overalls
After walking through Bodie many years ago I know the feeling you get when exploring. Keep up the great work....
From NY John....
This is incredibly beautiful. I can’t wait to see your progress, and hope to visit one day. Much love and many blessings to you
seeing him go into the tunnels makes me so anxious. like be safe like at any moment it could collapse. just scary
I get the same jitters! I pray he always comes out of there safely everytime he ventures into those holes and that it is old age at over 126 that does him in. I wouldn't recover if anything happened to him.
I am so claustrophobic...it makes me so anxious just to watch it them in those small spaces. 😳
Thats exactly what i think everytime i m in a mine
@@richardbwanika2166 if it makes you feel better you wouldn't be watching this video if it collapsed on him
@@BoolyK Okay.
We're so excited! We missed having a new video last week!
chilling out to your videos after the wife and babies are asleep is my meditation. been so enjoyable meeting you and Cera Gordo over these last few weeks. Currently working through your back catalog of videos and excited for what comes next!! keep up the good work! Thank you
I really do love this channel and want to say thank you Brent for bringing back the spirit of cerro Gordo. I wish before I die I’d be able to visit this beautiful town. It’s amazing watching everything coming together and seeing Brent grow along this journey.
Most people say they are staying in a hunted place for 24 hours but this guy has been there for a year bless you men stay safe
Finally a plausible explanation for why there might be whole pairs of pants to be found back in a mine. That was worth the hour I spent watching this episode all by itself. :+) Happy anniversary, Brent!
Moi aussi , je ne comprenais pas pourquoi les mineurs auraient pu laisser leurs levi's au fond de la mine . Ca semblait vraiment idiot . Maintenant , je comprends !!!
Thank you! I was also very relieved in a way when I learned that. It finally made a lot of sense.
Thank you for including your amazing life. I am absolutely drawn to your amazing story. I can’t wait to hear of your adventures.
Thank You!! Super inspirational watching you go about exploring, restoring and hiking around that beautiful rugged landscape!
Good knowing you didn’t get stuck in some mine while looking for jeans!
I agree! A successful week is one in which he posts! If he posts, he got back!
this is honestly one of the best videos I've seen in a long time
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that.
This is so inspiring. 👌 Too bad we don't have any abandoned towns like this in Sweden. 🙁
Just look around for an abandoned building or lot. Ty here r plenty of things to fix.
I love me a good adventure, but narrow caves going straight down is my nightmare. As a kid my parents took me and my brother to some caves that were pretty much just holes in the ground going deeper into a cavern, we always did all the adventurey off-trail things, though this particular outing left me in tears and had my first and only ever panic attack. Seriously what you guys did was not easy, I wish I could.
Brent is a Real life “Indiana Jones,” uncovering thousands of years of mysteries. Your awesome Brent!!! Thank you for sharing your life, passions and discoveries with us.
Honestly perfect timing on the decision to live in Cerro Gordo full time. You kept freedom during the pandemic and it was a non-factor. Meanwhile so many people tapped in shoebox apartments for an entire year at this point.
Living in a place like this, doing what you do would make my life so much less depressing.
I love your videos and I love how positive and sympathetic you are!
Keep up the good work, stay the person you are and have an awesome time!
Thank you for letting us be a part of it.
This is an amazing place. I can't imagine the feeling you got when you first stayed there. I can imagine all the famous people that stayed there or came in to sell or buy stuff. If it wasn't for places like this we wouldn't be where we are today. History is awesome. It's a shame the government and some people want to destroy our history.
You really need a big excavator so you could dig what you need more easily and the combination backhoe and front loader is good but it isn't for things like this it's for small workloads and to clear roads in winter.
I would love to come there and stay a few days and learn the history about the place. Hopefully one day wheb I get some money and a vehicle I could come visit but I can't go into the mines sadly because I can't walk anymore sadly due to my back it has made my legs pretty much useless.
There's so much I want to do in life still but unfortunately can no longer do now.
Keep up the great work and stay safe. Also quick question is there a cell tower anywhere near the town? And is there internet there besides cell internet? You could make deals with companies since you are a legit town they could bring in cell towers and lay fiber internet for you. Also you could make some deals with heavy equipment companies as well as other companies to help with supplying equipment for you and other things you need. Since you have an awesome amount of viewers companies will help you no problem.
Take care
Brent, you getting and raising the cats and becoming a cat guy has inspired me to get my own cat. He is a great companion and gives me much love and pleasure. Thank you!
Brent: Squeezes into the crumbling 200 level and various other death traps.
Also Brent: Scared of door handles.
Also Brent: Scared of “ghosts.”
I’m pretty sure it’s the worldwide pandemic that he was scared of, not the doorhandles themselves. Seems pretty reasonable to me.
This needs to be a HBO or Netflix original series. Starting with your exploration and flashbacks to the history. Love your work!