13 Months Living In An Abandoned Ghost Town!
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3 жыл бұрынIt's been 13 months up here at Cerro Gordo now! It's almost impossible for me to believe. I remember the craziest idea ever would be one year alone up here. Now, I'm a month past that and it's made me think more about my future up here and the projects I want to focus on.
This month I completed a few building renovation projects I've been wanting to clear up, took some epic explorations, and continued some ongoing projects.
I really, really appreciate everyone who has taken the time to check out this channel. It's made these past 13 months the best 13 months of my life. THANK YOU!
If you're interested in more photos from around town, check out my Instagram: / brentwunderwood
Cerro Gordo T-Shirts and more: store.cerrogordomines.com/
If you want to lend a helping hand at Cerro Gordo, I'm looking for some volunteers for the coming months, check out this form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1zGya...
Mailing Address: PO Box 490, Lone Pine, CA 93545
Thank you all so much!
@colinvanful 3 жыл бұрын
WHO ELSE THINKS BRENT'S CAMERA WORK IS AWESOME ?
@andrew2371 3 жыл бұрын
Seriously, his filming skills don't get enough credit!
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Trying to get better each week...
@robertadams7129 3 жыл бұрын
It’s looking very professional. I love it. I can’t wait till I get the opportunity to go see this place.
@johngladding2315 3 жыл бұрын
Fun to watch the progress. Feels like the birth of a re-birth.
@fatmonet 3 жыл бұрын
The way he put this content together from the narration to the content and musical score was epic. Truly award winning. He needs to be recognized.
@StardollDJ 3 жыл бұрын
The "Crazy Mountain Hermit Man" look keeps evolving.
@darkwingduck7247 3 жыл бұрын
@Anna omg... its him
@juststeve5542 3 жыл бұрын
@@darkwingduck7247 Pssst, "she" is just a link spammer as Brent has left links permitted in comments. "she" has spammed a load of the comments here with the same thing. Report, report, report.
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
@@juststeve5542 Thank you for letting me know! I reported.
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Can't argue this one. Maybe I can get a haircut in the next 13 months haha
@carollyngillespie3860 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he is beginning to look wild and wooly.
@hayleym2122 3 жыл бұрын
Johnny is as nimble as a mountain goat, he always runs up the slopes so fast. Please name the next goat you adopt after him! :D
@OpCode90 3 жыл бұрын
Brent, the only person in history to buy an abandoned mining town and build a mini-golf course in one of the old mines. I love it!
@Smokey420Greenleaf 3 жыл бұрын
likely because every other mini golf business owner knew building a mini golf coarse in a mine is a lawsuit waiting to happen. just wait till lil timmy walks in to take his shot and 80 tons of stone come crashing down on top of him, or maybe he steps on a random half buried stick of dynamite that was missed in the cleanup process... or maybe he accidentally slips into a 300 foot deep hole... or maybe he gets bitten by a rattlesnake that happens to live in the mine which i hear is pretty common. way too many horrible possibilities when dealing with mines, this is why quite literally no one aside from miners makes a business out of them.
@Theeebear93 2 жыл бұрын
@@Smokey420Greenleaf I heard of a kid named Tommy Nokker, he use to tap his golf club 3 times before knocking the ball into the hidden dynamite at the end of the tunnel.
@sarahkelly8585 2 жыл бұрын
That was a really cool idea! Maybe add more to it later? Guests can enjoy 18 hole mini golf while they enjoy their stay at the American Hotel.
@tinflowers Жыл бұрын
420 dab time
@spn_girl4life774 9 ай бұрын
@@Smokey420Greenleaf😂😂
@TheEquilibriumReviews 3 жыл бұрын
"The mine that built the town will quite literally build the town again" There's something poetically beautiful about those words. These videos are always an inspirational highlight for me.
@luukbvos 3 жыл бұрын
He’s always contemplating and I love it!
@MissRedheadRapunzel 3 жыл бұрын
More attraction ideas for Cerro Gordo: 1. Invite relatives of the miners to tell the tales of their ancestors 2. Get a school for film makers to make a bunch of amateur western short films in the mining town and have a premiere and award show of the films in the theatre 3. Run a drone filming workshop and film the land
@deirdrepasko9056 3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! Thumbs up.
@exploringearth6102 3 жыл бұрын
two is a great idea! i'd love to see that
@funone8716 3 жыл бұрын
3. Get running water before 1 above
@sandlmv8301 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Very talented ideas.
@ginalola5591 3 жыл бұрын
WOW! You gave him some EXCELLENT IDEAS!!!👍😀😁😇 I LOVE. WHEN I read comments and can just feel the Kind 💕 hearts...in people like you!😁👍❤
@GirlHeartsGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
Just found out last week my great great grandfather came from Hungary and mined in Pennsylvania. Died in a collapse with 3 other Hungarians. I knew I had miners in my family, but not to that extent! My grandfather built off his grandfather and rose to Vice President of US Steel in Pittsburgh back in the 80s and early 90s. The history of your town has led me to look into more of my history personally!
@goleafsgo8496 3 жыл бұрын
Lindsey great story and adds so much as you noted to Brent's story. Both of you are great inspirations to others as many families have great stories of immigration and how they arrived to these lands.
@Kathryn-rd2kk 3 жыл бұрын
such a happy and passionate man. this is what i call a rich man
@OldskoolK31 3 жыл бұрын
The amount you've achieved in 13 months and I haven't finished decorating my bathroom in the same time
@StefMiswatchinghervideos 3 жыл бұрын
🤣
@deirdrepasko9056 3 жыл бұрын
LOLOL
@goofusmaximusII 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaha, I'm on day three stripping a Boston rocker.
@juststeve5542 3 жыл бұрын
Brent, have you made yourself Mayor/Sherriff yet? I think you would win the vote from the residents if you stood!
@Sparkey 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, with a big Cerro Gordo Silver Sherriff Star! Some forge smith person should make it happen. :)
@stephanieraebel8160 3 жыл бұрын
He is owner and Mayor of Cerro Gordo hands down.
@juststeve5542 3 жыл бұрын
@@stephanieraebel8160 IIRC he might still need an election to become Mayor or Sheriff, so he needs to organise a poll of the residents. He's got to respect democracy. He could do it before breakfast! lol!
@gusfemme9756 3 жыл бұрын
Bret does have the goats (very entertaining) and cats (very playful). So he's not totally alone. Perhaps if he rescues a dog, he can be the mayor & Brent the Sheriff!
@lostpony4885 3 жыл бұрын
He needs a town drunk too, a resounding combination to be sure!
@S4dGh0st 3 жыл бұрын
I seriously can't wait too see people come and stay here. This town is so interesting and definitely deserves to be saved
@nena510 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly
@constance9789 3 жыл бұрын
Good day Brent; Found this, this morning and thought of you “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. ~ John Burroughs
@waynegnarlie1 3 жыл бұрын
Who else greatly appreciates Brent giving us a wonderful mini-vacation? My mood was turned around in 30 minutes.
@harleycynofficial 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like a little piece of me is camped out there because of these awesome videos.
@rjgmedia6298 3 жыл бұрын
as a professional in the entertainment industry. your storytelling is phenomenal. your structure of the storyline is well done. your scripting of the narrations are great. its amazing you do this all on your own. ive shot worse things with a whole crew that played on discovery.
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@rjgmedia6298 3 жыл бұрын
@@GhostTownLiving your welcome, I have been watching from the first one, since I have been enthralled with Cerro Gordo since I was a kid. I grew up in Bishop, and even though I live in LA, I still travel the eastern sierras with my family on a regular basis, its our favorite part of California and likely one of the most beautiful parts of the country. So I know that area well, and through my ghost town journeys all over the back side of the mountains (Keeler, panamint, masonic, etc), Cerro Gordo has always been the Unicorn I have never been able to get to becuase its always been private property. so I can't wait for you to open that place up. By the way, the reason the drone keeps crashing, is likely becuase your model drone doesnt have lateral sensors :) some do, some don't, based on how much you crash that thing, you should get one that does. :)
@noleftturnunstoned 3 жыл бұрын
Really? it seems overwrought. We get it, Cerro Gordo, national treasure, historic landmark, we should all be enthralled. In truth, there is little that is left, and what is is from the last century and barely over 100 years old. He is obviously aware of this, and spends a lot on repetitive embellishment. But, I don't think he needs to do this, it interesting enough with out it. If you read this Brent, keep doing what you do.
@plejade4125 3 жыл бұрын
@@noleftturnunstoned I have only been here for a few weeks and was glad that this information was still told after a year. not everyone is there right from the start, or is maybe stumbling across one of the videos by accident, without having an overview of who he is and what Cerro Gordo was, you don't even know what's going on. So this will help new viewers that will come in the future too, to get to know all of this, we should appreciate this and hope a lot more people will come here and support him :)
@swallowme535 3 жыл бұрын
@@noleftturnunstoned I agree. It’s really repetitive watching this in a chronological playlist like I am, from the very beginning until now as a new viewer. It’s annoying. But certainly I’d rather have this than not.
@jimbryant2157 3 жыл бұрын
Had my Dad still been around, your channel would be his favorite. His uncle owned gold and silver mines in Nevada and he and my youngest brother, Danny, had a couple of mining claims in the Gardnerville/Minden, NV area. He always seemed to be happiest when he was researching the next mine that he and Danny would repel into. Since I have watched everyone of your videos, apparently some of his love of old mines has rubbed off on me. Be save and keep the videos coming!
@clockworkmansion1855 3 жыл бұрын
I can sleep better at night knowing there's a VHS copy of the 1999 cinema masterpiece "The Mummy" in Cerro Gordo.
@TheNyxEline 3 жыл бұрын
can we just take a minute to apriciate HOW FORKING GOOD HIS VIDEOS ARE EDITED!?!? SOOOOOOOO MUUUCH BEA-UTY! Agree?
@dibaldgyfm9933 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, I have said that many times and will repeat: It is a joy, entertaining to watch, dreaming of a visit or just dreaming (I watch on a relatively big screen.)
@roxydegall3699 3 жыл бұрын
I mention this nearly every time i comment... it's just perfect!
@larryrobertson2150 3 жыл бұрын
And the sound is great. A lot of channels you have to strain to hear.
@JMVideos7676 3 жыл бұрын
Like I've always said, this is one of the best KZfaq vlogs based on the subject matter, the quality narration, the great video quality and the great editing. An entertaining and fascinating educational history lesson in each video.
@Lazris59 3 жыл бұрын
I just commented about this. Yeah, I wonder if it is him or a team. Making all that footage and editing it all in a week sounds tough. Whoever it is, they're doing great work!
@sharoncameron281 3 жыл бұрын
I love that Brent is looking more and more like a wild prospector.
@grandpied 3 жыл бұрын
His orange hair and beard add a flair.
@kgiorella9051 3 жыл бұрын
His youthful energy is infectious!
@cotton-Dave 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, Brent! My God! The music and the drone footage at the end of this video lifted me right up to the top of those majestic mountains. Unbelievable goosebumps! Thank you so much for sharing your enormous talent with us. You are truly gifted!
@Michael_Bancroft 3 жыл бұрын
I always appreciate that you keep in mind that this might be someone's first video they've ever seen of yours. It always feels so welcoming, even for those of us who've been here since the first month.
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! I try to balance people coming for first time vs a while now. Thank you for sticking with it!
@deirdrepasko9056 3 жыл бұрын
@@GhostTownLiving I came in at the first episode right after the hotel burned down. Your raw emotions clutched my heart, and made me cry. It made me feel, what if the Manor (a living history museum where I volunteer), burned down. Then, just two months later, we lost the Manor anyway, through greed, theft, and lies. At least it's still standing though, but unfortunately the new owner cut down the Native-American Signal Tree. :'( :'( :'(
@mattclarke8667 3 жыл бұрын
Every week I come looking for Levis Jeans, and I will continue returning until he finds them.
@yaykruser 3 жыл бұрын
Whats the thing with thise Jeans? I imagine an old rotten ppice of clothing?
@Samcali101 3 жыл бұрын
Lol they are just such great jeans
@simonbroberg969 3 жыл бұрын
@@yaykruser They are part of mining history, They found quite a few recently in one mine, all showing different designs, and they show the years they were made. The mine owners owned the jeans, and the workers would change into them when working, then change back to normal life clothing... some worth serious money too!
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
And I appreciate that. I too, will continue until I find some!
@juststeve5542 3 жыл бұрын
I want to sneak up there late at night and hide an old pair of 501s in a tunnel. Except: - He'd hear me - I couldn't go up there without a few beers and to shake his hand! - Modern 501s are different. - I live in the UK!
@andydrew3320 3 жыл бұрын
It’s interesting it’s been months since I’ve checked out your channel. KZfaq kept suggesting this video to me at least 5 times today and man I’m glad I checked it out. You seem like you’re absolutely glowing with excitement and joy. Keep it up man, you’ve built something special between this town, the channel, and your personality. You were way more seemingly IMO shy when I first saw you on this channel and now you’ve blossomed
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you checked it out
@dralbertpakin8895 3 жыл бұрын
Someone needs to make a movie about this place with your voice as the narrator.
@dirkdiggler0372 3 жыл бұрын
When you're sat in dark depressing East London you won't believe how much I look forward to watching your show on a Saturday night! I hope one day to see it for myself!! Thanks!!
@mikek2474 3 жыл бұрын
I feel for you, brother. It is possible to get some land for yourself if you want it bad enough
@dirkdiggler0372 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikek2474 that's the dream! The only problem is in England the land is so expensive and it's all owned by corrupt rich people 🤷♂️ the land of the free is where my hearts at.👍🏻a lot more so before November last year anyway. 🤔
@mikek2474 3 жыл бұрын
@@dirkdiggler0372 we'd welcome you. Plenty of affordable land out here
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hope you can come over and visit sometime.
@dirkdiggler0372 3 жыл бұрын
@@chris1960 they make for a great holiday, you get to see the countryside from a really different perspective! Having a pub every couple of miles by the river helps 😉
@DIYSCOTT 3 жыл бұрын
Brent I'm not sure what the threat of wildfire is up there in the high desert but maybe getting some sort of old fire truck or truck with a tank, and pump just in case. I can imagine you wouldn't be a man to evacuate so having some sort of plan could hopefully save the town. I've heard this is going to be the worst California wildfire season in modern history. At a minimum create some defensible space around each structure. Also if a campfire or anything else were to get out of control you could handle it before it spreads.
@relevantinformation6655 3 жыл бұрын
Good call. You can never be too prepared, specially with buildings made out of wood that have dried in the sun for decades. Would be a great idea to clear all the brush around as far as possible for the fire season. When spring comes. Have the goats 🐐 eat the surrounding vegetation to prepare for next years fire season.
@juststeve5542 3 жыл бұрын
Good idea, but given the age of the cabins and things I guess it hasn't been a problem in the last 100 years, however, that's not to say it won't be, and that being prepared for it is a bad idea.
@johnhodgkinson9674 3 жыл бұрын
It’s on the list He mentions it in an earlier video
@BirthquakeRecords 3 жыл бұрын
I imagine considering what happened a few months back at Cerro Gordo, Brent is very aware of and rightfully paranoid about fire safety.
@DT-sb9sv 3 жыл бұрын
The Death Valley side of the Owens Valley isn't as wildfire prone as the Sierra side. There's less fuel and no chaparral. The high desert doesn't burn as easily as the chaparral mountain environment.
@veraf.7660 3 жыл бұрын
I see you there, 92 years old and always happy to be there. What a gorgeous life!
@XusernamegoeshereX 3 жыл бұрын
Brent I have been so sick this past week, and this video put a smile on my face. I appreciate your content so much :)
@louisfaure2955 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly your the highlight of my weekend.
@jars4513 3 жыл бұрын
X2
@jamessamuel6187 3 жыл бұрын
I in the same from Scotland
@rjyadventures 3 жыл бұрын
I agree as well.
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It's the highlight of my week to be here and share it with everyone...
@OneTwoFourFloor 3 жыл бұрын
13 months later, and the amount you have saved Cerro Gordo is astonishing. Please continue the work you do. We all are so happy for you, and appreciate what you do for us.
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'll keep going. I appreciate the note.
@c1w2e3g4n5e6r 3 жыл бұрын
@@GhostTownLiving we appreciate you
@deirdrepasko9056 3 жыл бұрын
@@c1w2e3g4n5e6r I second that!
@jenniebugs1 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been to America, but when his hotel is up and running I want to come and visit from the UK. Never seen such an awesome place and such a super guy whose dedication to his project is an absolute inspiration. I don’t necessarily want to visit anywhere else but this place and THOSE VIEWS! A bit different from the Lake District here (which is also beautiful). Everything is smaller on our island and less distances to travel. It’s on my list to save up and visit the US for sure before I kick the proverbial bucket.
@mikeoxlong3504 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a likable and interesting guy! He's living the dream - good luck Brent!
@mr.red_beard3049 3 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, the longer hair makes you look like a mad scientist 😂
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Kinda how I feel these days haha
@darren_singleton 3 жыл бұрын
How about building a barbers shop, get some clippers and shave it all off in there 👍🏻
@evanpearce1015 3 жыл бұрын
he looks like a sesame street muppet but I still wanna know what's next hahaha
@kimperes5987 3 жыл бұрын
A Manbun would look great on you.
@pinkjeepin7777 3 жыл бұрын
The shot with you driving past the Joshua trees on your dirt bike is epic! 💜
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love it back in that part of the land
@The6thShadow 3 ай бұрын
I'm getting interstellar vibes with the outro. I've been watching Ghost Town Living everyday for a week now and I'm really loving everything so far.
@TopoPilot 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brent. After this past year, I was feeling pretty uninspired. Finding your channel has really motivated me. I can't sit around anymore being worried about the rona. Time to knock the dust off and get busy living.
@rollover36 3 жыл бұрын
A very subtle "thank you for subscribing" at the end. Doesn't ask for patreon sub, no BS sponsor, doesn't ask for us to click in like button. Much respect.
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I like to keep it subtle. I don't like the pressuring
@MissRedheadRapunzel 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't mind compensating Brent for his work. I understand he probably gets some ad revenue but I feel like contributing to the building of cerro gordo for him and future custodians would be very neat. He can definitely rake in some money once covid chills out with tourism but getting the money now would help build it faster. I would see Brent more likely to make merch or have a patreon for cat/goat livestreams or something, a means where we feel we are gaining something rather than a third party.
@deirdrepasko9056 3 жыл бұрын
@@MissRedheadRapunzel he does have that. Check out the various ways to help under the video.
@akau1340 3 жыл бұрын
@@MissRedheadRapunzel he probably makes more than you do with his channel.
@MissRedheadRapunzel 3 жыл бұрын
@@akau1340 dude I am on minimum wage, a lot of people make more than me
@kansasjustgotgayer 3 жыл бұрын
Brent is a ghost town necromancer. Hes literally taking a dead abandoned town and rebuilding it from the bones of it that were left in the dust.
@ddd228 3 жыл бұрын
Brent has REALLY big plans that he needs help with. me too! I'm IN! Bring water? Check. Gasoline? Check.
@bearmanroar7117 3 жыл бұрын
A Messiah of his own religion
@Raptormeatx 3 жыл бұрын
I’m only 3-4 hours away and down to help him frame and do electrical
@ShadowKrutshov 3 жыл бұрын
Best filming, editing, music and last but the best; the narrating of a "movie of a man, who has found what the rest of us, have been looking for!" What a WOW-Moment! Just WOW... Wow...
@CameronKillian15 3 жыл бұрын
You're making your mark Mr. Underwood. Keep up the good work, we all appreciate it.
@jkvinsland 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to stay in the miner's cabin and wake up to a goat staring at me through the window.
@pixel-boy7862 3 жыл бұрын
Gost will say :: ur lazy as heck man I have travels the world in seconds dude
@YahshuaSavesByYahuah 3 жыл бұрын
He needs a cabin with a goat door. I’d rent that cabin.
@brandtgill2601 3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever seen Black Side Mountain
@Goodvibesyeetus 3 жыл бұрын
i never thought i’d be so excited by cement, can’t wait to finally see the hotel come back
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Same!
@chaztiz8839 3 жыл бұрын
me too...ha...I would even like to come watch it dry..lol
@valerielove9837 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. It was so sad to see the beautiful hotel burn to to ground. Cant wait to see how it will be done and how he uses the materials he has around him. AMAZING!!!
@deirdrepasko9056 3 жыл бұрын
@@chaztiz8839 I know, me too! It would be far more fun than watching paint dry! LOL
@joshavara 3 жыл бұрын
Brent is so awesome! I love the vision he has for this beautiful place of American history. I would absolutely love to stay a few days and explore and relive all this history.
@supercriz 3 жыл бұрын
Wow all the comments about the videography... you weren’t kidding. The last shots in fast forward with the music playing is definitely a piece of art. I literally found this KZfaq channel yesterday and got stuck watching it because I couldn’t get myself to click away because of the camerawork, narration and content. Great work Brent! I’ll be watching until I see all of the videos.
@LumeriaProjects 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats... you brought LIFE back in Cerro Gordo... goats roaming the fields, working in the mines, converting them to a minigolf, rebuilding the village... you won't leave that place no more mate, the "ghost" approves you and your works and is your friend now... What a once in a lifetime adventure...
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Agreed, it is quite the adventure.
@chrisw443 3 жыл бұрын
@@GhostTownLiving Yeah he's gotta good point, the town's accepted ya. You'll always be around cerro gordo, when a place picks you, you can never get away haha.
@Mayhemspent 3 жыл бұрын
@@GhostTownLiving Be careful a mountain lion doesn't take a liking to your mischievous goats.
@deirdrepasko9056 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mayhemspent or a rattlesnake.
@AnfieldAura_ 3 жыл бұрын
The day Brent finds his Levi jeans I will forever refer to it as 'Levi Jeans' day.
@8401six 3 жыл бұрын
Im down too
@Noah11112 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll do it as well
@terrisamburton6657 3 жыл бұрын
It will have to become a Cerro Gordo town holiday!
@Secondwindoregon 3 жыл бұрын
And we’ll all celebrate it each year!
@nikkim6439 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully he'll find um more than once. 🤞😃👍
@Wisznuification 3 жыл бұрын
This guy took a social distancing idea to a whole new level
@swallowme535 3 жыл бұрын
Shut up
@chrimbo90 3 жыл бұрын
You took original comments to a whole new level 😜
@mbapprod3896 2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@cultistlane7654 2 жыл бұрын
Brent, cats will head - butt you when they want to show you they trust you. They purr to calm you down, and they rub against you and knead you to imprint their scent on you to say you are part of the clan. Just a heads-up. If they bring you mice they think you are their child or peer and want to teach you to hunt. The older they get, the more they will become independent and only see you when they are missing you or want treats. I have a feeling your cats will ALWAYS want to be near you because they love you.
@Alexpetrant666 3 жыл бұрын
In 100+ years when someone is doing the same thing you’re doing they are gonna be super confused with the mini golf cours in a cave 😂
@spacechuur 3 жыл бұрын
forreal hahaha they probably go into the mines expecting dynamite boxes and old crap but then they find a fucking golf course lmao. can totally imagine their "why the fuck" faces.
@FiveOnFridays 3 жыл бұрын
Mini golf courses and drones everywhere. Lol.
@anneugartechea7650 3 жыл бұрын
But, oh what fun!
@alanwrenchgarage 3 жыл бұрын
Reminded me of when I worked at a mini golf course back in the 80's that started in a fake mine shaft with two holes underground before you finished above, oddly enough it was called "The Mine Shaft".
@jeffmccloud905 3 жыл бұрын
KZfaq will have been archived and still available to everyone, exactly like our literature has been for centuries. they'll probably have known all about it before they even show up.
@MM-ih4rj 3 жыл бұрын
Dude you have some serious cinematography skills! If you make a film about the whole project like this, you can feature it in some of those outdoor film tour festivals for sure!
@roxydegall3699 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!!!!!
@deirdrepasko9056 3 жыл бұрын
@@lotharschiese8559 that's what I was thinking!
@carylynngrimes5691 3 жыл бұрын
It has been truly amazing watching you grow. You moved here the same time my husband and I became homeless in a tent youve been our inspiration
@NA-lf2oj 3 жыл бұрын
Look who is getting to be famous. You deserve all the attention for keeping us entertained throughout this pandemic. You are a bright light in these dark day's.
@daverossy 3 жыл бұрын
I think Brent has become a modern day Indiana Jones "Those jeans belong in a museum!!"
@shunkawilliams1737 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🙌🙌
@HandMadeByKristen 3 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing! 😆
@nickbell3860 3 жыл бұрын
“Time in nature is not a nice to have, it’s a must have” - My favorite quote of 2021.
@nickbell3860 3 жыл бұрын
PS you’re content helped me decide to finally hit the road and explore this beautiful country. I have been on the road for 7 weeks now. Cheer friend.
@brendang207 3 жыл бұрын
those last few sentences of the video friggin hit hard!! good luck in your travels amigo!
@nickbell3860 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@steelcity791 3 жыл бұрын
Good to see the pioneer spirit is still alive and kicking in 2021 .
@katharris3807 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all you do. I was sure I wanted to make a pilgrimage prior to this video, but that off road ride has confirmed that visiting Cerro Gordo belongs on my bucket list. My Harley will not make it, but I have been wanting a dirt bike, so now my 2021 goal is to get the bike, and then make plans to head out of LA when you are ready for overnight visitors. You are doing an incredible job, surely the souls of the men and women who called Cerro Gordo home back in the day are watching and appreciate your appreciation of the history of this area. So exciting to watch the transformation.
@pamelaendofhorn 3 жыл бұрын
Brent’s camera work has increased so much over the year. The use of music has added so much depth. Amazing work.
@00penguin55 3 жыл бұрын
"And I love that!" Brett's awesome new catchphrase
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
And I love that!
@00penguin55 3 жыл бұрын
Dibs on a t-shirt haha
@jenifercastaneda7345 3 жыл бұрын
Wow Brent I am so happy for you! Yes, being in nature causes us to be in the moment! So often we in our heads either fantasizing about the future or judging the past. There is nothing better than being in the now, that's all any of us really have anyway. I am very impressed by what you are accomplishing! Blown away!! You have definitely found your happy place and it is a real pleasure to be invited on your journey. Thank you for sharing!!
@spn_girl4life774 9 ай бұрын
Am I the only one who is beyond excited about Lola’s Pleasure Palace being almost completed ❤❤❤❤
@susannahspring 3 жыл бұрын
Your joy is showing all over your face! ❤️ We all need to find our own ‘Cerro Gordo’.
@sh4dowmansc 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in complete awe, not only for the man you are, the adventures you have and this channel..... but also for the beauty that surrounds you, the way it captivates you and guides you on your path. You are a very lucky man, but also, the wilderness that surrounds you is lucky to have a man like you as its caretaker. Hats off to you Brent!! Love this channel!!
@kellywilliams5112 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome ending.. it gave me goosebumps.. I lived on the Mojave in AZ for 4 yrs.. and it truly made me miss the desert..
@MrSosho 3 жыл бұрын
A man with a dream and an audience. Thank you for taking us along the journey. I've been watching you since june last year and I love every second of it.
@3DomSculpts 3 жыл бұрын
My favourite channel.
@shanetravel 3 жыл бұрын
same
@jamessamuel6187 3 жыл бұрын
Same hate waiting 1 hole week for next 1
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@viktoriahuge3076 3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@itsmelbean9332 3 жыл бұрын
Every time Brent exclaims "HELLO!" I immediately exclaim "HELLO BRENT" back and I will never stop.
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
HELLO!
@ItsJimdevera 3 жыл бұрын
@@GhostTownLiving she didnt reply? she's lying. haha😂😭
@itsmelbean9332 3 жыл бұрын
@@GhostTownLiving HELLO BRENT!
@itsmelbean9332 3 жыл бұрын
@@ItsJimdevera I didn’t even click that this would be what I should do. My brain, I swear lol.
@sywy612 3 жыл бұрын
When are you pouring the pad? I’m a mason I would be soo happy to be a part of pouring that foundation. I was raised in Joshua Tree my love of the desert is never ending; let alone being a part of such a cool project.
@coppercreekenterprises Жыл бұрын
I so enjoy watching all of Brent’s videos!!
@Bmoore295 3 жыл бұрын
The sheer beauty of Cerro Gordo is overwhelming. It is breathtaking and has so many interesting differences. That cliff is spectacular, the Joshua trees are amazing, and the views are just unbelievable. I won't ever get to make those hikes, and so deeply appreciate you taking us along. You sharing the beauty of your surroundings means everything to me. I am so glad you are looking towards finding more balance. Play is important and your health is imperative. Take good care of yourself as you pursue adventure and your passion.
@chrisfromnewmexico8637 3 жыл бұрын
13 months in and your shows have become productions. Absolutely spectacular ending.
@Carolines-Curious-World 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your enthusiasm, love of history, and love for your town!
@lookwhatidonemade.3306 2 жыл бұрын
Wow Brent I must say! The cinematography at the end of you video was just breathtaking. Seariously brought a tear to my eye and gave me goose bumps.
@theredtriforce 3 жыл бұрын
you keep getting better at edits, this ones ending was great
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@nolandriedger2658 3 жыл бұрын
Johnny is literally the best friend that everyone needs if he started a KZfaq channel where he only has a GoPro on filming his adventure with Brent that would be some of the best content!
@wesman7837 3 жыл бұрын
You forgot that lime is one of the ingredients in cement. What a cool project, I wish I wasn't paralyzed, I would love to come out, and help you guys. I have a background in construction, and I love riding dirt bikes, hiking and exploring, and golfing, and I would love to live the simple life in the desert mountains! I'm jealous it looks like a lot of fun, good luck, and happy trails!
@seananderson5450 3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I camped out up there just over the road out of site from the town on Thanksgiving a few years ago. 15 degrees and had a fine time exploring the town with Robert giving us a fine tour as well
@pollatso 3 жыл бұрын
Camera editing drone narration all of it superb... In just over a year look 👀 what you have accomplished we are all very honoured to be a part of this ... thank you 🙏 Brent & good luck in all future projects.....
@serj8652 3 жыл бұрын
I remember you making the video about moving up there... Time flies and your chosen lifestyle is inspiring P. S you really avoided a lot of covid bs
@serj8652 3 жыл бұрын
@@lotharschiese8559 I'd like to see your reaction if a real plague ever happened and not one with probably a 96% recovery rate I despise Your weak hungry money seeking society who wants to govern every single corner of the world
@zeeeter 3 жыл бұрын
That Outro was monumental. Definitely the best one yet!
@ninaoaster8039 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a 65 year old woman and wish I was 30 years old. What a cool adventure you are living will pray that God sends you a companion that understands and wants to heyou with your dreams.
@dennisconlon5810 3 жыл бұрын
Brent you are the desert version of Dick Prenneke Alone in The Wilderness. Dick went to Alaska when he was 52 years old built a log cabin and lived off the land for 30 years. You are doing something that a lot of us would like to do but life gets in the way. Maybe there will be a day when I can stay in your hotel. Thanks Dennis
@wdjones4735 3 жыл бұрын
Brent is the most amazing cinematographer and story teller. If KZfaq gave awards, he would win. Hands down👍🏻🙂
@knitronics 3 жыл бұрын
It's crazy to watch this video now. I subscribed back when the first couple of videos were posted and there were less than a 1000 subs and now it's almost at 1 million!
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along!
@DavidMartinBouldering 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fascinating, touching and inspiring. You are a beautiful person Brent. Keep living to the fullest!
@robbie5984 3 жыл бұрын
New drinking game: *takes shot every time Brent says “Cerro Gordo”* Ya won’t last long.🖤
@deirdrepasko9056 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha
@lisaw309 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@StoonRay1 3 жыл бұрын
that was such a great idea! I read your comment at the 5 minuted mark, paused the video and went to get a bottle of jack. Im now 27 minuets in...lets just say its gonna be a rough one tomorrow morning
@daystar4909 3 жыл бұрын
@@StoonRay1 Good luck with that man!
@jurbliax9305 3 жыл бұрын
Dudes straight up rebuilding a town board by board by himself. Holy mackerel. Cerro Gordo is being reinvigorated and history is being written is front of our eyes. Can’t wait to see it all in person💕
@akau1340 3 жыл бұрын
Well, he's not building it by himself. There are often volunteers doing work there. Even in this video he introduced some volunteers helping him build.
@jurbliax9305 3 жыл бұрын
@@akau1340 True! I guess I exaggerated a little bit for dramatic effect lol. Much love and appreciation to the volunteers as well!
@michelleapplegate5675 2 жыл бұрын
I am so engrossed in every video that you make of Cerro Gordo. I would love to come and see all the improvements you have made on this town. It sounds so amazing. Keep up the good work.
@titopacheco8616 3 жыл бұрын
The greatest thing you could have ever done was get that camera and drone Brent and WE THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR IT!!! YOU ROCK BROTHER🤙🦅🗽
@owenisaacson724 3 жыл бұрын
This video made me homesick, I grew up in the deserts of SoCal even visited Cerro Gordo when I was seven. I live in North Carolina now and would do anything to be back in the Mojave, its the most beautiful place in the world, and the sense of freedom is amazing
@charleslee1960 3 жыл бұрын
Hey fatty i lived in yosemite for 33 years moms from victorville i now live in Asheville NC
@belaayya5094 3 жыл бұрын
I grew up between the Valley and the Mojave. My dad had me good and scared of those abandoned mines on Angeles Forest Hwy! Used to go exploring in Red Rock State Park and got stoned more times than I care to count at Vasquez Rocks. The number of abandoned buildings and mines in the Mojave area is pretty nuts. I live in South Texas now, but my obsession with the brothels in the ghost towns set me on to finish my PhD as an adult.
@maynk7096 3 жыл бұрын
Brent you can maybe attach cameras to the goats and capture the footage on where do they wander around the property. It could be good footage because goats are good mountaineers.
@jeneasty5796 3 жыл бұрын
I used to want to add a camera to my cat. No telling what animals get into. 👍🏻
@guavaberry 3 жыл бұрын
theres a show called "Animals with Cameras" I highly recommend it to you, they custom fit and make cameras for each animal since its kinda hard to keep them on. but the footage is sooo cool
@sarahgosa8175 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is probably the neatest channel I've ever come across.
@juliechov 3 жыл бұрын
I love these updates and can’t wait for the next! Thank you so much for sharing! Happy birthday 🎉
@lolalourve9760 3 жыл бұрын
I wanna com visit with my 5 y.o, son so badly, he’s so into these videos that now every time he sees a hill or mountain he asks “mama is that Bretts Cerritos ghost town”? Lol🤣 it’s too cute🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 so Brett hit us up, I promise he’d be The best helper!!!!
@relevantinformation6655 3 жыл бұрын
I remember going to that town numerous times in the 70s via dune buggies. Never went into the mines though! Too sketchy for me, but what a place to photograph with black & white film. 📸 Take only pictures, leave only footprints -:)
@stephanieraebel8160 3 жыл бұрын
My family did that too!😆😅😆😅👍👍👍👍. I remember (do NOT go near the God damn mines) is what what my uncle would say.
@kg7219 3 жыл бұрын
and bullet casings apparently
@sdf1000 3 жыл бұрын
@Anna unrelated, but dont click any link commented user "Anna" it is probably an ip grabber or a scam link so be careful!
@cherry_ah 3 жыл бұрын
@@sdf1000 I'm reporting that account as much as I can
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see those photos!
@wvtreasurehunters2319 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing like the great outdoors. I try to spend as much time out in nature as I can. Thanks for sharing Brent
@willbegone_ 2 жыл бұрын
"Goats like the new Cabin!- How did you get up here?!" I love the sudden realization
@alexw1953 3 жыл бұрын
I've been watching you evolve into "the crazy old man up in the mountains" since your truck got stuck your first day up here, keep it up!
@gregphillips.1312 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite episodes yet, Happy Birthday Brent. All the best.
@GhostTownLiving 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg! Appreciate all the support as always.
@gregphillips.1312 3 жыл бұрын
@@GhostTownLiving you are most welcome.
@kathleenschaubhut4174 3 жыл бұрын
Brent, so glad you appreciate the great beauty of the land around you. It feels good to know you are embracing this adventure in your life. Glad you will be taking time to bring more balance into your life, including health and play time, as it is good for the heart and mind. Please be careful on your explorations. Most of all, thank you very much for sharing.
@karenmerhalski9406 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Awesome video! I am so looking forward to seeing more, and hopefully one day a visit.
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