Death Valley Flood Destroyed Our Road...Now What?
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
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Hey guys, this week was a hard one up here at Cerro Gordo. A "1,000 year flood" hit Death Valley right by us and completely washed out our road. Short term, it made it impossible to get up or down the road. Long term, this will mean we cannot get the trucks up the road needed to continue progress on the American Hotel and many other projects. This is an absolutely devastating blow in the series of devastating blows that seems to come with living up here.
The future of many projects is completely up in the air right now and may push the timeline into the winter, which would mean at least 6-8 months of no progress. BUT we're doing everything we can to push through.
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THANK YOU!
Thank you all so much for all the continued support on this project! If you didn't catch last week's video when we brought up the tank, you can check that out here: ua-cam.com/video/G3Cuzm7-3Pc/v-deo.html
Awesome vid again, btw you wanted water? You got what you aked hahah you will be fine!
I think you have a hole in your water tank🤣😂
sorry i couldn't resist this comment, good luck man.
Brent, you have heavy machinery, don't wait on the County, fix the road yourself. In fact, if you're fixing it, you might as well upgrade it too.
I retract the story I've retraction retraction I listen to the whole thing realized county gave permission!!!!!!!!Yeah it's too bad the county hasn't fixed it but I already know how that works too many you start working on that road they're going to put a stop work order on you and say that's their territory and then find you for molesting their road I've seen it before county fails to do their job and then someone decides to take it upon themselves to fix it and they end up blocking the road stopping work order and suing the person for the blatant destruction of their road without permission without getting permits blah blah blah like they get permits when they work on it LOL
Don't ever give up on your passion Brent. You are a very good man. Deserve everything your fightingf for.
Just like the burnt ashes of American hotel, the road will be revived! Love the preservation of history you’ve been able to maintain Brent! Keep it going. Incredibly inspiring
The primary "problem" is that County is one of the poorest in California!
it's fine, Dave will turn up with his blackhawk to drop rock on the roads
@Marie Rodriguez YES!!!!
Thanks so much. We'll keep pushing. One way or another we'll get there. I really appreciate the support!
You know,for an Austin hipster you're one resilient tough S.O.B. . Regroup, rethink. You're not going anywhere. The fact you didn't throw in the towel after the fire proves that.
You have your windmill Don Quixote, keep on tilting.
I'm really glad that the county approved your request to at least make the road usable for 4 wheel drive vehicles. So many places would never even let you touch the area and would force you to wait for them to do it in several months. Hopefully some other people who know how to fix that kind of stuff see this video and are able to help get the road completely redone with approval from the county.
You'd be surprised how chill a lot of those rural guys are. Once you get on a first-name basis with them, you're pretty good.
Given that it's serving only 1 property, It should be considered a driveway.
The places that tell you no usually have a reason for that. It's usually because folks have done a bad job of repairs in the past and then the county gets blamed. Rural counties generally don't care in situations like this but more urban ones definitely do. There are codes and requirements for road safety. They're usually written in blood and litigation.
They did say they were stretched thin. Silver lining (from county's perspective) the road has had some work done. They aren't starting from the rough wash
Didn't realize that I was emotionally invested in your project until this event. Was talking with a neighbor up here in Vermont about you yesterday. We were nearly in tears over the flash flood, as if it were a personal loss. We have decided that Cerro Gordo is now on our bucket list. See you when the hotel gets done.
Oh wow!
It's funny how this town effects even those of us who haven't set foot in it! I haven't watched the channel in a good long while (been busy) but a random video popped on my homepage about the recent flood and my 1st thought was "I HOPE CERRO GORDO IS OKAY!" 😭
@@AlottaBoulchit ❤️❤️ me too.
Always wanted to move to Vermont. Lol
@@culturebreath369it's not for everyone, but if you find the perfect spot, it's sublime.
If a bunch of people with wagons and mules can do it so can you Brent! You got this! Sending yall love and hoping everyone stays safe.
this.
I'm sure there were bad floods on that road the last hundred years. Somehow some one was able to repair the road again and again. Now is just another again.
@@jasmith1867 If you haven't seen the news, it was a once every 1,000 year rain/flooding event. Nobody out there has ever had to deal with situations like this. You're talking about thousands and thousands of tons of sediment being washed away in less than 24 hours.
@@XtremeChiliPepper What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
@@XtremeChiliPepper that’s actually not what that means. I really wish they’d stop using casual 1,000 year language. It’s not useful.
Get the Homestead Rescue guys out there - that guy can build roads in his sleep and he gets a nice episode for his show on TLC.
True story
I would not trust anything that needs to withstand heavy use to anyone from TLC.
@@christophermorin9036 this is true.
@@christophermorin9036 You've obviously never seen the show otherwise you wouldn't have made such an ignorant statement.
Thankfully it seems that it's the counties responsibility, it will take forever, but it will be up to code 🤷♂️ something like that could cost tens of thousand of dollars because of labor and large machinery, so at least our man doesn't have to take on that responsibility too.
Hey Brent, consider the positive things that happened just prior to the washout. The tank was delivered, a nice new excavator was there when you needed it, and that there is a back road into Cerro Gordo. I'm sure you will figure this out and it will be a delay and not a project stopper.
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Brent, your determination and perseverance never fails to make me smile. You've got such a big heart, espeically towards this town. Hats off to you.
Living in Las Vegas the flash flood that happened in Death Valley was pretty big news locally. Did not know it hit your ghost town too, but being in the higher elevation would bring the flood to you before anybody else. Flash floods have been the death of many mining towns in the past, but in the modern age that is easier to overcome than it was 150-Years ago.
Yeah I'm in L.A. and the floods in Vegas were all over my news feed. Some of the videos I saw were insane.
@@deepg7084 Actually the floods in Las Vegas where not as bad as they where made out to be. A couple few places that always flood was the only areas that flooded. It was in the desert outside of town that got nailed. places like Parump and Valley of Fire State park. Death Valley was one of those open desert places that got wiped out.
Brent, I've been watching you from the start. You are the Spirit of the Wild West. You have been nothing but inspirational. You got this! You have given back so much already. I'm glad to see you aren't afraid to ask for help. I can't wait to see how your journey continues. I can't do much, but I'm here for the future. I'm here for the end. I'm supporting whatever decisions you make. My name is Theresa, and I'm here for you.
Hey Brent, even though this may be a disappointing setback, this too is part of Cerro Gordo’s history and the great adventure you bring to us each week. Me and my 13 year old son, Gerard, enjoy wanting. Hoping to visit you sometime in the future. Keep the faith, as you are a master story teller and bring us much joy.
the amount of sheer perseverance this man possesses is incredibly inspiring
I’ve been out there in the 70’s and early 80’s and while headed up to the mine, (or back down) the flash floods would literally almost cover the hood of our dump trucks if you were in the gully/wash at the wrong time!
It’s a beautiful place. Great memories.
Good luck!
My lord, setback after setback.. can’t catch a break! Brent, I respect you beyond words for your dedication to this town and all your hard work. The fact you still take time to make us content through all this is unbelievable and very appreciated.
It’s all part of living on a mountain. After everything else this should be just another project.
Last I heard he was endlessly struggling from lack of water, HA! Too bad there wasn't a dam some where in the canyon to capture some of it.
Amen. I lived in the San Jacinto Mountains and maintained 5 miles of dirt road. Storm comes you man up and repair the wash out. Life goes on. Mountain living is not for the faint of heart.
We don't do water capture well in CA...period, our rain & fresh water goes into the ocean.....
Stay strong Brent. You're a survivor just like your amazing Cerro Gordo. Good things will come of this, just like all the other set backs. You may have been washed off your current plan, but you are still going forward. A little detour is all. xxx
Until the toad gets rebuilt to the point that it won't wash away again, I recommend getting a rock climbing buggy with at least 44" tires. That way, it would be easy to back up at least pending that the buggy is at the bottom when the storm hits
Seems like Heavy D needs to do a trip again. Great content for both channels.
2nd Hand Road Grader !!!!
Man! Your drive and “nothing gets me down long” attitude are awe inspiring! I don’t envy the never ending battles that mountain seems to keep throwing your way but I envy the perseverance you you posses! Keep up the awesome work your doing both on and off the UA-cam’s!
Perfect timing bringing in that tank prior to the rain.
God is great in timing.
"The most practical move is to go somewhere nice, recount the year and pick it up again next year - but if you watch this channel for a while, you know...that's not going to happen."
As upsetting as seeing the footage of the utterly destroyed and rerouted roads from the flood, I just know that even with this setback, it's not going to stop Brent & Co from getting this done. Nothing is stopping that hotel getting built.
When you smile the whole world smiles with you.... when you weep you weep alone... keep the faith Brent and let's all pull together and complete the dream....God bless you Brent and above all keep smiling
Roads can be fixed … don’t sweat it … take it as an opportunity to build back better
You've got this Brent!
You've been a massive inspiration in my growth. Learning to operate new machinery, pushing myself well out of my comfort zone.
So please keep this organic content coming out!
Thankyou!
Amazing to see how far this has come over the past 2 years! Thank you for taking the time out of your already busy day to make these videos and upload them for us to be able to follow on the journey!
What a crazy incredible year this has been, I retired from my job in Yellowstone in March and soon after there was a massive flash flood that washed out much of the northern roads and now Death Valley. I feel so bad for my ex-employer, they were just recovering from the two aweful years of the pandemic and this hits two of thier premier properties. Life on the edge is never easy but the rewards are so high. The can-do spirit of the CG crew and the Diesel Brothers is so awsome. I wish I had time to be there too.
Even a 1000 Miles walk starts with one step. If there is anyone that can do it, it’s you Brent ❤️
Then why not donate $100 to his project if you've enjoyed so much great free content?
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@@007nadineL i donate 100 dollars when You do it You creep.
Brent you inspire me man. I recently have moved by myself to alaska to take my first job as a doctor. Can totally relate to your highs and lows. Keep on going I know you can do it.
Brent I once saw a T-shirt with a picture on it, it was a frog in the massive beak of a pelican but the frogs hands were around the pelicans throat, be the frog mate, never give in, I will pray for everything good to come your way and all the helpers and volunteers too , good luck Brent. YOU GOT THIS
This is a blessing in disguise. Your project has got SO much exposure between the flood and diesel Dave’s 10M view channel, I live in utah as a single dad and will for sure be bringing my an amazing daughters up! I’m going through my own hell here and jsut keep pushing away, keep going!
Theres always set backs! Keep going , dont give up , reach the goal!
Hey Brent, I was up at Cerro Gordo with a buddy yesterday, and the road was great! Took the rest of the road up to the base of NY Butte.
We were going to stop in but it was already 4:35 pm so we headed back down. Road was washed out at the turn off for Badwater when we got to Death Valley. We were able to drive through it and make it back to Las Vegas - CHP shut down the road behind us. I will come back again with my wife to check out the hotel.
I should add: the road above the town was a whole lot more challenging - just so anyone reading the comments doesn't get the wrong idea about it.
is there a way to make a big ditch along the side of the road for the water to flow down instead of the road? praying for you. God bless all of you up there and those that are helping you out.
I love how you don't let these set backs stop you. It is amazing how instead of sitting around and saying "well, we have to wait 10 weeks" you just get it done! I'm on the other side of the world in NZ but it's my goal to make it over to Cerro Gordo one day!
Love how strong you have grown over the years. It's truly inspiring
You don’t know how to fail Brent! I wish I could come across the pond and help but I’ve no doubt lots of people will get stuck in to get you back on track
Brent, you are amazing. May you succeed in all that you are doing there.
Brent I think what you're doing is amazing! Thank you for all you are doing and taking us all on the journey with you.
Brent, I think you'll like this: “The test of an adventure is that when you're in the middle of it, you say to yourself "Oh now I've got myself into an awful mess; I wish I were sitting quietly at home. And the sign that something's wrong with you is when you sit quietly at home wishing you were out having lots of adventure.” ― Thornton Wilder.
Thank you
Ghost towns are just that for a reason. Our four fathers were a lot tougher than we are now. I admire your perseverance. I built roads in Africa, everywhere there was a wash area was poured cement made on site. The woman hauled water on their heads 4 mies one way for one dollar a day. The men mixed it in wheel barrows with steel wheels that looked like they were fifty years old. The gravel came from yards where woman and children broke stones with hammers all day to fill a truck load. You have all the raw material you need to do it right the first time so you don’t have to redo it over and over again. Good luck sir. You literally have a long road ahead of you.
I just wanted to give you a big hug cos what you do is so human. Besides the beautiful videos, your great respect for history, you are so strong, an inspiration. This is a big challenge for sure. But you are here with many. There is strength around you. Peace.
I saw on the Australian news about Death Valley National Park, and the flash floods. To be honest, I was hoping that you weren't affected. It has been a really sh*try week here in Oz with the passing of my grandma. Knowing that someone else is going through a big personal battle somehow makes me feel less alone. Hang in there, Brent, and good on you for getting back on that horse pronto and getting things moving again 🌵💗👍
My condolences in loss of your beloved grandma. It's so hard to lose loved ones.
So heartbreaking for you! I hope you are able to get the assistance you need. I'd be there in a heartbeat, except that I'm a 74-year-old widow with none of the special skills you need. I have some basic home repair & handygal skills, but nothing like major construction or earth-moving. So I wish you all the best and may the universe provide what you need when you need it.
Living in a place like that you cant give in. Keep up the great work Brent. I hope to visit and stay a night or two one day
Hang in there Brother,, I am a General contractor, I Built my custom home in a the mountains middle of nowhere.. survived 2008 crash, and now this .. stuff. God bless brother. Hang in there Robert
That’s super frustrating.. but I know this project will succeed because there are so many of us routing for you and the town Brent!
Of course it's not the end. You have a huge amount of support from just Dave and his team, let alone anyone else close enough/willing to help. It'll take some time and be a lot of work but I know you'll get there and it'll be better than before. Have some faith in whatever you believe in. You've got this.
Brent your perseverance I think you’ve past that test for sure! Bless you so much for preserving this area your very inspirational man , I love catching up what you’ve got up to, thank you for sharing , stay safe xxx
im not sure if its possible, but why not make a ditch next to the road, so that the water has a path to travel?
Because there is no place for a ditch.
Brent, even in the middle of difficulty, your production values are AWESOME! You're making history man!
Best of luck and hope everything starts going good.
I rarely comment... I find what you are doing incredibly inspiring. The support you are getting and the people that are helping are what this world needs today. It's nice to find a focus on something where people can come together - You and all your support group sincerely shows what people can do - but more importantly - find something so simple that so many can believe in. With that said, it really is that working together we can make the world a better place ! Your videos keep me up at night watching... I'm just trying to catch up. In the back of my mind I have always thought of being in a far removed area of the desert where what I see the natural world inspire me to be truly happy with just being ME ! But what matters most is the friendships you have forged with people that get no benefit other than being a "good" person and continuing a "story" of our lives and history - and - what perseverance enables us to be able to do.
Keep your head up Brent. You got this!
We were there from The Netherlands and we could not get up your road! I’ll upload a video in a few days. Bummer. All the best getting it back in shape.
I looked at your main road on google and almost the whole thing is a dried up run off creek...good luck with that! Wow! The views look wonderful!!
You and the hundreds of supporters will get the road sorted before many of the main county roads! Keep pushing dude 👍
You got this Brent, don’t let it put you down
I already like this and I haven't even watched it yet. Hope you get your road sorted bro
Sorry for the loss. New turf to metal detect on though.
I love your passion and dedication for this town! Definitely have never followed a channel as close as I have with this one, I look forward to every video, every instagram post anything, I love seeing the progress! Keep up the great work!!
Keep grinding man, the hard times are like a flint knapping a knife- they're just shaping you into something more effective for tomorrow. Great videos- you're really capturing the spirit of your town. I can see why you love it.
I'm glad you are keeping your dream alive. You got this. May God send you a blessing
Seeing the Sparks bros team up with you is super cool!
I love both channels!
Wellll, I went completely under water in a flash flood here on the island.The fact that I got out and saved my friend in passenger seat is a miracle. People stood by and offered No help. My son found me later on thank God!
Stay strong dude. Your efforts are amazing.
Sorry for your struggles.
#15 in trending! That’s awesome. Can’t believe how much this channel has grown
It looked pretty hairy up there over the past 24 hours with another big storm hammering the DV area; I hope things are okay up there for you Brent!
Brent---love from Montana. Serious-face-for-real: from afar my soul has invested in your process/Cerro Gordo's future...so inspiring---and come to think of it: SO WILD-WILD WEST!!!!! Homage baby! Keep up the gumption. Keep up the faith. And above all: keep up the love and vision you've have had from day one. Props and hats off to you. 💛🤍🧡💛🤍🧡👑
If you can, I still say make use of some of the tailings piles to fill in the ruts if you can, then you can pack and smooth over.
you need a soil compactor roller to pack the dirt and rock in solid or a slight rain will wash out the road again and then mix lime in with sand and fill the whole road with a top layer and pack it down again and have a water truck wet the road and pack it again so this won't happen again . then make a ditch on both sides for runoff the whole way down
All the best to you on repairing the road 👏
Gotta look at the bright side. That water moved a lot of rock. New treasures uncovered without you digging it.
Just a quick hello..sorry we are behind on your vids..we are catching up! Lol summer was brutal here in the northern part of Canada..who knew 42 was a thing!..be right back on schedule ☺️
Keep the Faith Brent it Will Come True your Dream Brent
insurance pays for nice paved two lane hiway lol.....something tells me the diesel brothers will be back for another video..."Rebuilding the road to Cerro Gordo"!!!
Life in the town might be a fight, but that's what it makes it interesting. Everyday getting up with a purpose, as there are things to do.
This is such a picture of my life! Seems impossible but my people come through but it is tough! Never defeated. Hope in God. Plant His beautiful flowers!
5:20 I saw a video from a guy who attempted that route before authorities had actually put up signs and were actively blocking people. He turned back, there was no way his Toyota 4Runner would make it. Same with a conventional pickup truck, you'd need some crazy expensive custom vehicle to make it.
Minor setback and this happens every few years in the Narrows. Robert had enough food and beer delivered to that spot 10 years ago to last a lifetime. He enjoyed the 4 months of quiet!!
Let not forget; after Brent works 12+ hours a day repairing the road he takes the time to edit and upload so we can come along on the journey. Thanks Brent!
Think about how hard it would've been to have a flash flood back when they were digging this mine with horses and wagons. How far we've come
Thanks for everything.. Your claim is best for people to copy.
He's definitely not doing the editing himself anymore, but that's to be expected. Editing is a time-consuming process, and Brent definitely has other things he needs to focus his time on at the moment. But shooting the footage for this video I'm sure took more than plenty of time and effort so your overall point stands. So amazing the amount of energy and determination he has. God speed.
It's really not that impressive. It's like us living our daily life but instead we make videos and work on our own time. But we don't, so it seems different but it's not lmfao. If anything we probably work harder than this guy in all honesty. 🤣
@@glennwall552 Well, now we have all the advanced technology and we are on the way to destroying the climate and turning the planet into a desert. Ah progress.
Brent I’m a 50 year old farmer running a 3000 acre family farm in Australia. My experiences in life have taught me no matter how hard things get, when you work through them and fix the problems your self, the feeling of satisfaction and personal reward is far greater than being able to call the maintenance team to fix it. These things make you stronger, and you come out the other side a wiser and better person. You are doing a great job with Cero Gordo, I started following your channel about 2 days after you posted the first video when you got the 2WD Toyota stuck in the snow, in the dark that very first episode. I hope to come visit you some time in 2024, we are coming over to visit my wife’s sister in Oakdale CA. I look forward to every video that you post, both good and bad; hang in there buddy and stay strong!
Very well said, sir!
ahh yeah...... where abouts in oz???
*Cerro Gordo oh man good encouragement
Well said and so true . It’s not what hood throws at you it’s what you do when dealing with said situations
Bottle neck in the canyon is definitely a headache prone to washouts , too bad diversion channels can't be made above to divert majority of flooding waters in the future , other than cementing the problem areas from undercutting the road... 🤔✌️👍💪🙏😔🏜️
Love how strong you have grown over the years.
i like it
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In a way you are living the life of a miner. One day you struck gold, the next day you are struggeling.
You can do it, we all believe in you!
Brent, your devotion to this town shines brighter than you realize. You've already proven yourself as capable and strong enough to make something like this happen. We all love you Brent, and the legacy that you've already carried on your shoulders. Your audience will never leave you in the rear-view, and all of us are right here with you. Cerro Gordo forever.
Then why not donate $100 to his project if you've enjoyed so much great free content?
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That the excavator was left there for you is incredible. Gives a person reason to hope. No matter where you are life is going to send curve balls. Expect it! This is what makes people stronger!
Well said. I also believe that life sends you blessings. Was it part of the big plan that the excavator was there? I'd like to think so. Also, the tank was in before the flash flood. That's enough progress to hang in and hope.
WOW! Great observation. Might there actually be a sense of "future knowing"?
Yup. A religious type of person might say it was left there for this very reason by someone looking out for him ... If I was an atheist, I would have a hard time arguing that not to be the case.
The excavator is nice. He needs a dump truck too. For a good foundation. To patch the road with crushed stone and rocks. Not soft sand.
Soon as I heard of these floods I thought I Brent and Cerro Gordo. I REALLY believe Brent has friends and willing supporters who are going to put that road back together.
We are ready
If enough people write to the county maybe they will feel motivated to fix the road sooner!
@@TheScotDrummer Fuck that. The county shouldnt be paying for some rich dudes hobby property. This should be the last thing on the counties list.
@@TheScotDrummer Depends on the priorities. You heard the County Engineer say how thin they were spread.
A ghost town doesn't warrant the same attention as public highways.
Brent is depending on himself, that and Dave Sparks excavator.
Funny how Heavy D is always involved good things even if is just the loan of an excavator.
Sending good vibes Brent's way. He will make something good happen.
@@markmitchell457 That guys channel and videos have gotten to be cheesy clickbait fake stories now. All his stuff seems scripted....BADLY. Maybe he will still be able to help Brent...I hope so. But hes losing credibility fast in his fan base.
Remember : You can’t fully enjoy the highs… without experiencing the lows. You’re doing amazing work Brent & friends! 👍
Right on! Well said!
Since the start of pandemic, for the past 2.5 years, this channel have been my main source of entertainment, therapy, encouragement and inspiration. Thank you Brent and Cerro Gordo.
“Plandemic”
If you struggle sleeping might i suggest a nice relaxing sleeping ambience sounds to relax to. Thank me later
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There's something cruelly poetic about fiiiiiiiiinally getting water storage up to Cerro Gordo, then getting so much water it destroys everything.
Can we all just say thank you to Mr Dave sparks and his crew for having such genuine pure hearts. Without Dave and Brent colliding, Brent would be so screwed.. don't get wrong, Brent's a badass but there's only so much a man can do. Shoutout to both of these guys. Sany putting in work thanks to Dave, Brent putting the sany to work with such a passion👊😎
Imagine if the flash flood happened the day or two before when you were bringing the tank up!! If it was gonna happen, it was definitely better after the tank was up and Heavy D and the rest of the helping crew had safely gone home. I'm sure there will be fun discoveries and blessings that come out of this (like all of the good that came out of the original hotel burning down). YOU GOT THIS BRENT!!
Easy for you to say. But will you donate $50 to his cause?
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@@007nadineL I don't think you get what he's saying, having some perspective on things that happen in life can help a lot more than 50$
The Sierras and surrounding mountains do seem to “ Get into your soul “ somehow. I’m 62 now and my first trip up was with friends when I was only 16 back in 1976. I’ve been up to Cerro Gordo a few times and last trip was back in 2009 and we got a chance to meet Robert as he was caretaker at that time and he was saying how much snow that the town had received earlier that year. My Buddy Dan & I were camped at Portagee Joe’s camp at base of Whitney portal road & we had ridden our Dual sport Motorcycles up from camp . Weather was cool , but spring seemed to be just around corner . Very next morning we took off for a ride up the opposite side of valley from your towns view and headed up Horseshoe Meadows road only to be blindsided by one Hell of a snowstorm once up at summit almost at campgrounds. Needless to say that was a memorable ride on fresh snow in freezing cold weather all the way back down to my Toy -hauler trailer at camp . Dan’s mom’s home made clam chowder sure tasted great that afternoon as we sat warm & drying out watching snow fall . I try to get up there at least once a year into the Owens Valley for just those types of adventures. From what I have seen this is just the beginnings of your life long love affair with that whole area👍 Wishing you well & may your ventures be memorable and safe 🤞👍👍
My brother, embrace the suck. These things happen for a reason. You’ve shown time and time again that any setback is just another bump in the long road ahead. You can let yourself get discouraged, but never give up. We’re rooting for you❤️
Hey Brent I hope you can keep your project going!! You're such an inspiration for me and your videos often allow me to get my motivation back up as I am also working on a long term dream project (off grid 4 seasons solar powered houseboat). Keep it up man, you're not alone!!
In the 2+ years I’ve been watching you, you’ve never given up and I know you won’t this time either. God has you here for a reason Brent, trust He’ll get you through this. I have faith the hotel will get under roof before winter. Hang in there!!
One thing is for sure... Cerro Gordo has the right caretaker/protector.
One strategically installed culvert pipe under the road man, I'm telling you! (It's one trench you'll need to cut in, either underneath or alongside, or both, of the problem area, and you've clearly now pinpointed exactly where that problem area is!) It sucks, (obviously lol) but it shouldn't be an annual issue, especially for someone as problem solving oriented as you are! 👍
Can't wait for next week's video! ✌
I don’t think you could make a culvert big enough, it would rapidly fill with debris and wash out the road again.
Can you say bedrock?
@@sumacmt It's a mining town. If there was no dynamite involved in rebuilding it, it wouldn't even be worth mentioning.
lol itd be nearly impossible to try and displace that amount of water, the only way to make a "drain" is to just make an entire new road as this is actually the river
Well, at least the discussion is remaining relatively civil, so far, anyway. 🤞
Brent, if life was a cakewalk for everyone, how would we reflect on our triumphs? There wouldn't be any. I know this is heartbreaking but you can and WILL get through it as you have all the other obstacles. Keep calm and keep going brother!!
Exactly....You will be just fine..
Think of it this way, how difficult would it have been to bring up the tank AFTER the rain? At least you got it up there and now you are moving forward with a wonderful positive attitude and hard work! So impressed with you Brent! I'm just positive that you will have more help than you ever imagined!!!