Amazing Mineral Discovery deep underground at Cerro Gordo!

I got to spend a couple days at the Ghost Town Cerro Gordo. Run by Brent from @GhostTownLiving this former Silver and Lead, which turned into a ghost town when the mine shut down. Has been resurrected as a tourist destination as well as the most amazing source of content for Brent's KZbin channel Ghost Town Living. @GhostTownLiving
Brent took Jason @mbmmllc and myself to the 400 foot level of the mine to investigate a mineral pocked he found which we discovered had some very cool properties. Check out the adventure!
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[@Danhurd]

I said the mineral name slightly wrong in the video it is "Hemi" Hemimorphite. Not "Hemo"

[@wesleymadsen4357]

Glad yall colabed. Super cool.

[@Denpachii]

You are forgiven. Go in peace.🔨

[@hardworkingfella8017]

The video was amazing as always❤ no matter the pronunciation 😂

[@evgeniyaneutatz-np9kv]

The blue stone looks more like chrysocallo not azurite

[@SunRa-]

Glad to see you humor us here in Cali, calling this seasons winter bad. 😂😂😂

[@TheEndOfNether]

The crossover of a century

[@Osta77]

So good to see

[@dooooooval904]

Yes! Dan, brian, and jason from mml

[@SocketSlinger]

Absolutely 💯!

[@chrismsmalley2626]

But where is Frank from Abandoned Mines and Other Creepy Places ?? Or whatever his channel is called.

[@Senju2156]

Man I said the same!

[@Bigman89Gaming]

Brent is a man living his dream. He has truly found his happy place and he wants to share it with the world. This is why he always has a smile on his face

[@duragdan2000]

Is that why the historic hotel "suddenly" was burnt down and why he begged his followers for money? Living the dream with an investment group trying to turn this site into a tourist trap?

[@dionh70]

@@duragdan2000 I've watched quite a few of the videos that Brent has put out, and I can't stand watching any more. The one in which Brent documented how all their vehicles and equipment were just left out in the weather during a hellacious snowstorm, many of the buildings weren't checked for doors being closed, how his water pipes froze because he couldn't be bothered to insulate them OR wrap them with heat tape, and a bunch of other stupidities was just about the last one I could stomach. I left a very detailed comment on that video about all of his failures and the extremely basic measures that should have been taken to prevent them, and in the next video he posted, he spoke about how they had changed a lot of their practices at Cerro Gordo without specifically mentioning negative feedback, but my comment was one of many criticizing his bad decisions. I'd bet good money that some of his investors watch all of those videos, read the comments, and gave Brent some marching orders. After all, it's their money at risk too.

[@Petta79]

@@duragdan2000 It pains me to see quality YT'rs who are passionate about what they're doing and sharing good adventures with the world being taken in by this Cerro Gordo nonsense. An investment firm creating a tourist trap under the guise of an off grid living/restoration project that takes advantage of unsuspecting people that follow them is deplorable. I cannot imagine Dan has the full backstory or perhaps I hope he doesn't because I don't want to believe he's part of "it".

[@JohanHultin]

@@Petta79 are you guys off your meds? If he wanted to turn a profit from Cerro Gorod and turn it into some tourist trap he's doing an exceptionally bad job off it. 3 years and no mention of tourism opening anytime soon, really bad ROI. Or maybe, he's just a former investment dude who's decided to move out to the mountains. Y'all should apply occums razor to this and see if it makes any sense (It really doesn't, which leads to thought to him living there cus he wants to)

[@wes11bravo]

​​@@Petta79 - Wow, really? That's disappointing but I can't say I'm surprised. It's rare that something just "is" and remains untainted by some disassociated assholes just after a return on an investment. I'm waaaaay too far away to volunteer but I know a little about a lot and would have helped if possible. I hope all the volunteers are getting some kind of compensation if Brent is backed by investors.

[@ParkwayDriveFrenzy]

I remember the first time Brent showed off the mining town and saw the mine shafts and the first thing that came to mind was "Man, I bet Dan would love to see this.." So excited to see you finally have fun and explore!

[@toekstraatman]

This episode is easily in the top 5 of best ones yet imo. Perhaps even the best. The camaraderie. The mysterious environment. Awesome samples. Loved watching this one!

[@andreipendle1778]

You are absolutely right, couldn't have written any better.

[@moondawg3693]

Agreed 100%

[@Flyingdinosaur69]

OMG Dan so cool you are at Cerro Gordo with Brent. Match made in heaven

[@tophercaesar5375]

This Brett guy seems like an astronomically, chill and fun guy. I would love to see more with him.

[@jencoleman6674]

Brent is amazing. I have watched all of his videos. Go to Ghost Town Living and start at the beginning. You won't be sorry!

[@kellyharper367]

Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Awsome!!! I wear Oxygen and I still felt short of breath watching this! What an adventure! Thanks for taking this old fossil along!

[@robertevans9354]

You ain't dead yet Kelly , keep the faith.

[@kellyharper367]

@@robertevans9354 Bless you Robert for reminding me of that! Thank you for the heart felt message. That video was rip-roaring fun!

[@rickgraham9737]

Watching these crossovers is awesome. Getting new perspectives is always fun and entertaining. Thanks guys!

[@bobbeckman3735]

Brent is Dan’s spirit child.

[@rja9959]

Two of my favorite KZbinrs together, What a pleasant surprise!

[@zSwervee]

I just watched the ghost town living last night for the first time, now I wake up to this collab!!

[@todddaugherty110]

Bless you Dan Hurd. I'm a bit older than you and was a Rock-Head for a great many years. My profession was not in minerals, so my time hounding was not as great, but it was the joy of my life. I didn't go very far underground because I was always solo, but still have some world-class specimens. I thought you were right about the "fibrous" mineral really being selenite. I have a lot of experience with the Kelly Mine near Magdalena N.M., home of probably the finest examples of blue turkey fat. There always was some "bubbly" orange/brown/yellow smithsonite that looked just like you found, but never the fibrous. I bless you because my age and especially health caught up with me some 15 years ago and I am unable to ever collect again. I have had a great many outdoor "things": solo backpacking, whitewater rafting, and hounding. But nothing was as much fun as the discovery of minerals to blow the mind. Your videos permit me to live vicariously through your "eyes", and I am so grateful for you.

[@jonxalle5264]

As someone who's watched both of you for years, I'm surprised and happy you two collaborated on a video finally.

[@diamondhunterTv5]

Wow, what an incredible journey! The Cerro Gordo mine is a true gem in the world of mineral exploration, and this video really highlights the amazing discoveries that can be made deep underground. The intricate tunnels and caverns are truly a sight to behold, and the minerals and crystals on display are breathtaking. It's amazing to think about the time, effort, and dedication that goes into exploring these underground spaces, and I'm so grateful to the team behind this video for sharing their

[@benmcreynolds8581]

This is literally a dream come true. I would love to do this everyday. Seriously. Something about it just brings out the inner explorer in me and motivates my curiosity beyond belief. Each day I'd be excited to see what else could be found. I'm super happy that He is putting so much effort into that abandoned mining town, and mine. ITS SO WORTH THE TIME and it genuinely seems so therapeutic.

[@MoePoe777]

Expertise, passion and animated personalities deep in a historical mine makes for excellent content. Fun to watch and very entertaining. The mining collaborations with Jason and Dan are great.

[@dawndixon402]

Could not have said it better. Except to add Brent. As without him this would not have been possible.

[@moondawg3693]

These 3 guys could easily have been a 3 Stooges era act, 2 quite animated people as you mentioned and one straight man.

[@simonmultiverse6349]

Hello, Evan.

[@irishsakura1]

🤯🤯 My two favorite KZbinrs together?!?! Mind blown!!!! What a great video to wake up to!!! Thank you!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@elliot8737]

I Love Dans videos. So much fun! I also love the colab with cerro gordo and mbmmllc. Always a good time!

[@Ken_Dalton]

Where I live in Ireland,there was a big ole copper mine, would there be much Azurite and Malachite around do you think Dan? As a silversmith I just love to learn about these rocks n gems. So thank you for taking us along 👍🏼

[@larryboy8821]

Man, i absolutely love Dan's enthusiasm!! Kid in a candy store!

[@jenniferbutcher304]

Thank you for taking us underground with you! Now I can see in my mind the reality of that incredible space I would not get to see otherwise. Getting a true picture of the minerals where they form is amazing and do educational. Thank you guys! 33:59

[@EldritchCloudKitty]

i have the same sentiment, especially since i’m claustrophobic.

[@theangrypainter826]

I love when my favorite KZbinrs get together.

[@mrrob7531]

That was awesome to see three different KZbinrs working together. Well done guys. It looks like Dan got some great specimens there.

[@kill3st]

I thought it couldn't get any better than Dan and Jason, but then you throw some Brent in the mix! Dan, are you trying to win the internet again?!?

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Wow! Quite the treasure chest. Day two is eagerly anticipated. It's going to be good! 👍😃

[@chrishawkins8381]

Out of all your videos this is definitely up in my top 5!

[@shyPandemonium]

Definitely on my bucket list to go visit Cerro Gordo someday, would love to meet Brent and see the town!

[@robmez]

Love Brent’s dream , good to see what the miners had to live each day , horrible, scary, death never far away

[@dionh70]

Brent's "dream" would still be a fantasy if he hadn't found the right group of investors to pay for it, and I still don't think he's got what it will take to succeed.

[@bethschaefer18]

​@@dionh70 you again! Bugger off, you've got nothing positive to say so don't say anything at all! Especially because you don't know what you're talkin about! You must be jealous😂

[@breannathompson9094]

@@dionh70 someone is jealous lol

[@dionh70]

@@breannathompson9094 No, because I'm not 12 years old. I've watched many of his videos, and he's a fluffhead who barely seems to understand what it takes to survive in that area/environment, let alone how much work it takes to actually operate and manage a tourist destination like he says he wants to create. I've been a project manager where one has to properly manage time, materials, and people, but Brent barely does that on the best of days with almost no workload at all. He's too busy playing old-timey explorer/miner. But sure, you go ahead and make your juvenile comments.

[@doubledee8677]

@@dionh70 Sure thing pal, we totally believe you.

[@michaelcheli5842]

Dan. I discovered this video when I was searching to see what Brent was up to lately.. Thanks for taking us along on your mining adventure at Cerro Gordo; I learned new things and you mined some great finds.

[@spacylacy2172]

SO awesome to see you two crossing paths!

[@DC92309]

I love seeing the three of you in action together in one video! If only it were easier for more of this content to be made regularly!!

[@bargreg]

Love it. Love how you speculate on what you have found, but then go do the research and find out for sure.

[@russellwiedeman5098]

Hey Dan! Love your videos. Florescent minerals is a hobby of mine, and first you need a filtered long wave flashlight. It will change everything. And secondly, you missed 2 other types of luminescent activation, triboluminescence and thermoluminescence. Keep up the rock hunting!

[@Danhurd]

I did not bring my large filtered UV light down with us, it is kinda big. But did use it to test all the minerals at the surface. And when I did my research on luminescence the page I used as reference, said there were 3 major types. I assume the others are all minor types.

[@svenhoff2653]

Can i ask what wavelength you would define as long wave Black light? Because UV is even shorter wavelength than visible light. But i would expect it to be something arround 385nm. I modded enough flashlights (365nm, 385 and ~400nm and all other kinds of LEDs) with LEDs new drivers and for example 365nm ZWB2 bandpass filters that i find this really interesting!

[@saltspringdesign]

wow, i’ve been following both channels, Cerro Gordo since covid first hit and i just discovered Dan about a month or so ago and here they are converging. Really interesting episode Dan, thx man!

[@Eldraphine]

Honestly not a cross over I knew I needed. Love you guys. Xx

[@mikewinings4120]

For those interested, cripple creek ,Colorado,has a mine tour that goes down 1,000 feet straight down,the Molly Kathleen,great tour!

[@LaurenBSparkles]

I love that I found each of the channels separately(mbmmllc too)… and thought how cool these guys were and had hoped they had good people in their lives … and they all know each other!

[@Lochaby]

Now we know who is the slowest editor of the Three! 😂 I love your work Dan, thanks for everything. Health, wealth, and long life to you, old man!

[@Danhurd]

3 days to edit, but then if falls in the que of videos. I release one a week, and usually have 4-6 in the que. That way if I go on holiday, or have a video fail, or just want a break. The content still comes out one a week.

[@aaronpreston47]

@@Danhurd don’t worry Dan, we watch all your videos.

[@marlenehenry9478]

I've seen lots of cave and mine videos before but this one is the first one where they showed someone actually mining the rocks and taking samples out! GREAT VIDEO!

[@Onmy47s]

Wow two of my favorite youtubers in one place! I’ve been following the both of you for a while, this is quite the treat!

[@markburke2533]

Great video with 3 great guys! Best wishes to all including the sidekick you left on top. I'm sure there are more adventures for him, and reassure him that most good adventures include some work that will be remembered as fun!

[@daramacdonald]

So much better than watching football and professional sports in general. Good humor and discovery and fitness and doom rolled into one. Thanks Dan and crew at the Gorgeous Gordo.

[@TheAnimal0385]

I watch every video Brent puts out. Glad to see you at Cerro Gordo

[@FenixScar89]

Would watch a show of these three just exploring the mines.

[@bodie7020]

Hey Dan, congratulations on 1 million subscribers. I love your videos, and I find your content very entertaining. Cheers.

[@richardcooper3515]

I grew up in RC and frequented the mountains around Cerro Gordo for both deer hunting and Jeep excursions. Always liked that I could get to mountain tops high enough around Cerro Gordo that you could look left and see the Highest point in the lower 48 (Mt. Whitney) and turn right in the same spot to see the lowest point (Death Valley). Such a cool area.

[@sepilok8278]

What was an amazing adventure. I would so love to explore down there. Thanks for the video Dan.

[@ironhorse7588]

Being a subscriber of all 3 of your channel. It was fun watching you guys collaborate.

[@thekoreyway9272]

The collab we all needed but didn’t know

[@MissSmudge78]

Thanks for the mini tour DAN. Also thank you to Brent and everyone else for taking us underground with you. This was really cool to see. I am now subbed to Brent's channel 👍

[@dustinjohnson3463]

Jason has the passion for it I definitely understand

[@joshusthegreat]

I loved seeing all of you together, having a great time. Those crystals were gorgeous.

[@Free_Krazy]

Omg, never thought ide see a video with Dan and Brent!!! This is so cool, I can't wait to see what new treasures are going to be found in the mine!

[@Chlorate299]

Better you than me, Dan! There's not a team of wild horses that could drag me down that hole.

[@footballdrills3434]

I can see the anxiety in your face, Dan. Thanks for fighting through it to make another great video. I follow all 3 of you guys.

[@yzScott]

Dan, you need to come to the Stirling Hill and Franklin mines in NJ sometime for the fluorescent mineral mega-tour. They really are quite magnificent. They even have night-time openings to pick through the mine tailings with UV flashlights, once or twice a month. (I live about 5 minutes from both and could offer lodging)

[@johncarroll520]

I loved seeing this, I don't know how long ago it was that I commented that it would be amazing to see a collaboration between Dan and Brent on Brent's channel. Maybe 2 or 3 years ago. It has been worth the wait.

[@random22026]

Great to get a Cerro Gordo update--wonderful to see Brent pursuing his latest rock-hound instincts! Great video, Dan! :D

[@firemanfireman7228]

Hello 👋 Dan when i saw you were going to see my buddy Brent had to watch And I'm glad you guys are staying to days I'll see you guys on the next one Fireman 🔥🔥🔥

[@chantalrochon3566]

This is not an excursion I would enjoy😮 but! Incredible discoveries. Thank you for this video 😊

[@chriswolfe609]

I have been a subscriber to both of your channels for about the same amount of time over 4 years now and I have to not be entertained by either channel you guys are both inspirational to me

[@Arthagnou]

RED HEAD SINGULARITY!!!!!!!!!!!!! cant wait to see these processed

[@donhoughton271]

Great adventure Dan 😊

[@janketza0206]

What an awesome video! Thanks so much for the journey and your rock discoveries Dan! You make loving rocks so much FUN!

[@camille4021]

I love it when my favorite people from KZbin meet up and play!!!

[@catrowe595]

That was a hard one to watch as I have a phobia of being stuck both is small places as well as under ground. Two in one got threw it. Great video can't wait to see tomorrows.

[@royreynolds108]

This was a case of "can't get buried any deeper any cheaper".

[@Whocarzz40]

great to see two of my favorite youtubers getting together this was nice

[@ridingthrumemphis]

Dan, this may be your best video to date! Love the interaction between you guys, an no surprise, have followed everyone for quite some time

[@christhompson4270]

Super cool lesson on the different rocks and how or what there made of. Awesome adventure guys thank you for sharing it 👍🙏❤️

[@michelleross9782]

I hope the videos you produce help Brent to get investors for the hotel & get more geologists & metallurgists to spend time there to continue what the old miners did much more safely. That's what I pray for... investor to help make going into the mines safe & productive so more young mineral enthusiasts can experience this & get hooked on doing this for a living there. Next Brent will need to build short & long term apartments.

[@GeologicalNerd]

Wouldn't that be a dream living there? Being able to mine and play in caves all day away from loud roads and sirens. *Sigh*

[@MajorMosh710]

Brent AND Dan?!? Best crossover ever!!

[@martinemjt]

cerro gordo meets dan hurd and co.! wonderful!

[@alastairleung1883]

WOWWW Never thought i'd see the day you two came together! THIS IS AMAZINGGGGG

[@williamsegerstrom1968]

the collab of the century - been waiting for this one!!!

[@corporalcuddles]

Dan facing his fears of the underground for our entertainment. Love it!

[@Debie1978]

So exciting! I love these videos. Your knowledge of minerals is so impressive Dan

[@SmallWonda]

Nice one! Good for Brent to have someone knowledgeable explore with him. Seems like such a neat place with lots of exciting history - coming back to life! Keep safe! Glad you found some good samples.

[@lkmgdj]

What!?!?! The colab we didn't know we needed! Great video guys!

[@starlite5097]

Wow, I know this guy and saw a couple of his videos quite a while ago when he bought the property or something. What a surprize, no wonder that name sounded familiar.

[@fps_crunch]

I’ve watched both of you for a long while now. This was so awesome to see!!

[@coltboioso7042]

I love your videos their amazing I love rocks with all my heart and you make me love them even more! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariedriskell8752]

Great hosting, Brent!!!

[@LaxoBLEACH]

2 of my fav youtubers. wow. never thought id see the day!

[@beansdad70]

Great trip! Just amazing samples found, I love it! Another great Sunday trip with Dan and friends.

[@SoggyButtowski]

Love the three way collaboration! Great content and some amazing finds

[@tomdunn7147]

Thanks for sharing. looks like fun.

[@dekatko]

2 of my favorite KZbinrs come together! Love to see it!

[@southernmama9362]

Im absolutely thrilled about this video, yall r 2 of my favorite channels, i could not be more excited to watch yall in a video together ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jimjim7708]

I think I'm going to start digging a tunnel a mile deep in this solid rock mountain to see if there is any abnormally heavy rocks inside. Great video.

[@Itsme-ik1fs]

Thanks for the adventure I enjoyed watching!

[@davepruitt2739]

Fascinating is definitely worth the price of admission

[@michealklonowski5267]

awesome stuff thank you for sharing the adventure and information 😊

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Dan down there digging like a little kid at the beach 😂😂😂

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Absolutely love this video! Gotta say Dan, for a mature person, you tackle some very cool adventures!

[@Rouge-Angel8]

Hey I'm from Brent's channel keep getting recommended these types of video. It nice to see the history with that place

[@THE-PEDIGREE]

good to see u two connect, thanks for the content.

[@flintguy]

1:24 that area looks packed to the brim with arrowheads and ancient artifacts. You should go looking around for some!

[@joevano]

That’s a big “nope” for me. I’ll be like Evan and be a safety guy.

[@cheez6934]

Dan and Brent collaboration is pretty darn rootin and tootin!!

[@bethintexas9678]

Awesome! I wandered over here because I saw Cerro Gordo in the title and I follow Brent's channel. Thank you for your identification of the minerals. I often wondered about some of the deposits that I had seen in Brent's videos.