Going 700 Ft Down A Mineshaft For Treasure & Water

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thanks for joining this adventure! If you haven't already, please subscribe, I put out videos every week about the town, my life here, and my explorations of the mines and surrounding area. Should I go back and finish exploring this level?

[@outdoorlifestyle953]

Show us your mountain journey!! Some spiritual adventure with hiking and camping in the wilderness

[@Aaabuudaabuudaa]

Im curious about the two wash you found! You haven't showed us exploration of those! :) The first one is where you found a house and replaces the roof! You went up a little bit but sun went down and you had to sleep. And the 2nd wash was in your last video when you went looking for the drone! :)

[@l.g.135]

Would love to hear more about the daily lives of the miners back then. But I'm basically obsessed with every content you put out🧡

[@richiemeilleur8342]

Man you should complete one of the buildings and use WOOFING websites to get some help to rebuild the hotel, or any other project! People would be gladly traveling to help you !

[@tomrobins_aka_fartinafit]

Love your channel . . . . But you DON'T put a video out every week ! ! ! And on the weeks that you miss - I honestly worry about you and expect to hear that you've been seriously injured (or goodness forbid, Killed) on one of your seriously dangerous jaunts . . . . . PLEASE take care!!! and love (From an old and heterosexual old fart) from Cramlington, Northumberland, England . . . . .

[@Sinns7D]

Not gonna lie, the amount of times you turned a corner and DIDN'T mark your path was putting me on edge...

[@shancre]

Me too. I'd get lost and have a panic attack

[@celticbarry9877]

All the signs for toilets and exits were always pointing away though so you could direct yourself with them.

[@fancybear9476]

For real specially when the flashlight went out 😅🙃

[@drkrypton4410]

@@lauraceleste4665 glow in the dark needs a light source to charge.

[@valerielove9837]

Yeh me too. And also I felt watching it he would get lost. But the men were coming down. But still scary. And his flashlight was going out soon.

[@eliasjohansson2340]

I got to think of an interesting idea, to have a live ¨sunset camera¨ to watch the sunset some days or every day at Cero Gordo.

[@MarkJonesy]

That would be awesome! Earlier on in the channel he mentioned something about having to go into other bigger cities to have better internet for uploading videos and usually only uses his hotspot in cerro gordo for news and emailing. Hopefully he can get strong enough internet for that in time though!

[@GreenOasisAdventures]

@Mark Jones Starlink would be a great Sponser to get the internet out there 😉 that would be an awesome collaboration to se and to see how well Starlink operates

[@PaulojnPereira]

I commented about it a several months ago, he could make some live HD sunsets and selling them as screensavers.

[@backacheache]

@@GreenOasisAdventures some battery backup and solar would be good too

[@brandonpayne1207]

I think a live stream up on the side of the mountain overlooking Cerro Gordo and the valley would be awesome.

[@PigToots]

You have some serious balls staying down there alone, I also couldn't help but think you were going to get lost lol

[@georgiosspartan]

My balls would fall off

[@Malphas38th]

Deadass, I’d be thinking of As Above So Below the whole time

[@SilverScripter]

Balls of steel

[@JustAKomiFan]

Balls of titanium

[@merimackara]

he recorded his way so he cant get lost

[@Ziggy9000]

A good tip I learned when in one of the salt mines in Poland. If you're lost in the dark. Go against the direction of the air current. That will lead you to the way out. I don't know if this applies to all mines as I'm far from an expert. Just something to keep in mind if you ever get lost.

[@melonowl333]

Wait, so the direction the air is coming from or the direction it's going?

[@The_Local_Echo]

@@melonowl333 Where it's coming from is going against the current, so yes you should go where the wind hits you in the face.

[@SlapHappy]

I could easily watch a 10 hour long episode of you exploring these caves with no complaints.

[@ogdababy3786]

*cave sounds *

[@RedFieryFastflamer]

same

[@_SouthernPride_]

Only complaint is I’m not there lol I wish

[@andersonkeim6792]

Same

[@jeffbowman9705]

For sure. Definitely have a draw to this and this guy's adventure. He's soon to be famous.

[@thugli4328]

kinda surprised he didn't find a cave spider spawner. usually find one or two of those in abandoned mineshafts

[@vastingood]

IKR? Must be playing in peaceful or something

[@winkytox1]

this is the best comment i have ever found in a video. congratulations, man.

[@Emrirwastaken]

dude found a hole made by someone dug straight down

[@yung-megafone]

@@Emrirwastaken Good thing there wasn't lava at the bottom!

[@thanksmark]

I think it would be a great idea to take photo portraits of everyone involved in reviving the town, so 100s of years later we can see the portraits on the wall of the people who rebuilt this town. You guys are a part of Cerro Gordo's history, and you should totally embrace it by hanging your portraits in the museum or something.

[@RSmith-nw1ql]

Oh my goodness that is absolutely true. I agree 👍🏼

[@melonaise]

Absolutely. He's not just recovering/restoring history, he's making it, and any documentation he can do -- especially if a copy stays on site -- will be a resource for the future.

[@stuartrogers621]

You must have nerves of steal exploring that mine 😎

[@Lloyd_Christmas11]

@@stuartrogers621 Balls of steel*

[@tommycalhoun3885]

This video is amazing. I’ve been a coal miner for over 8 years now and love the history of mining. So much hard work is put into these mines to make them work. Hats off to you brother for doing this vid. I would give anything to come explore this mine with you. Learning the history about how they mined there. If you have any questions about how it all works I’m here for you Brent. Thanks again for the vids man keep them coming and be safe down there. God bless

[@spaceearthandtech3247]

Jesus loves you so very much

[@Lauren-xw8bo]

Me every time I watch: “Repeat after me: he’s posting so he didn’t die, he’s posting so he didn’t die, he’s posting so he didn’t get lost.”

[@valerielove9837]

Well said. He sure takes a lot of risks by himself

[@kazamroxmysox]

Every time!!!!

[@sioframay]

Every video he goes into a mine that's what I keep saying to myself and then the asshole part of me goes "unless there's ghosts who just really wanted us to see this video."

[@banditto1969]

too many things to go wrong... dynamite box under a collapse, you step on a rock go boom

[@Mrpigman74]

Me every time lolol

[@benfox6292]

I’m dying to know where that “exit” ladder leads. Perhaps to the infamous omega tunnel. That would be so so amazing to see.

[@deirdrepasko9965]

Yes, it would!!!!

[@alecweinstein4990]

Leads to behind a door, opens into the American Hotel, intact. Door closes behind him and locks.

[@TryinaD]

@@alecweinstein4990 So we’re starting again from the beginning?

[@PieAndChips]

Leads to an alternate dimension

[@SilentKnight43]

Jimmy Hoffa!

[@sparkplug1018]

Better get that water tested, the Cerro Gordo mine was not just a silver mine, it also produced zinc and lead. Both things you do not want in your water. Be safe man and get that tested for heavy metals before you start celebrating.

[@Plunz]

im sure he has a filtration system or something. I hope.

[@sparkplug1018]

@@Plunz Id hope so, but sounded like they're just going to fill the tanks and open for business.

[@Jvk1166z]

@@Plunz you'd think but things like that could get overlooked, hopefully he also checked all the pipes in the buildings.

[@charcoalgea2863]

@@Jvk1166z he probably has

[@WilliamCouchWildLife]

I'd hope he assumed that, from what I understand silver doesn't naturally occur in its elemental state, it's pretty much always chemically bound to lead.

[@asphalion8291]

“Why would I risk my life, going down a 700 feet down abandoned mine?” Well… *CONTENT BABYYY*

[@MemeVader]

And blue jeans

[@asphalion8291]

@@MemeVader Good point

[@Dargonhuman]

@@MemeVader You son of a bitch, I'm in.

[@NoobPTFO]

Imagine some archeologists coming down here centuries later to find a collection of rubber ducks in a cave

[@jillpruett3444]

😄😄😄😄😄

[@deirdrepasko9965]

Hahahahahahahaaaaaa

[@7991matt]

This is going to keep me up at night

[@navjot7397]

they will become collectibles by then

[@classychandu5090]

Or a harddrive full of cavemen porno 😂

[@FlpDaMattress]

I would highly recommend wrapping popsicle sticks in reflective ductape to mark where you've been. Works great for me

[@Shveet]

this is actually a really brilliant idea. Cheap and easy for materials, but wonder if using a highlighter to colour code them would be worth a shot (wrap them up with clear packing tape afterwards)

[@OrthodoxAtheist]

Great idea. But step 1 has to be to always carry some spare batteries for that flashlight. I hope that was some fake suspense for us, and he has a pocket full. No way I'd venture 700 foot down without 24 hours worth of batteries!

[@the_retag]

@@OrthodoxAtheist and at least two spare lights

[@JosephHager_]

seems he’s dropping glow sticks every so often

[@NickPaulsen]

or simply just a spray that can be washed off again and make arrows always pointing out.

[@noatt_]

the amount of objects persevered though, FASCINATING!!!!

[@Bradlifer]

You should place a camera at the highest point facing the town and do a 1 year lapse video. Would be pretty cool to watch the towns progression over a year

[@Lino1259]

Would be really hard to Weatherproof.

[@Bradlifer]

@@Lino1259 not really, just have to use your head.... and waterproof cameras/security outside cameras.

[@dynaakin8019]

Awesome idea. They have those in other places like Nome, Alaska. If it can survive there, it could survive in Cerro Gordo.

[@summerlevins1373]

I have never been this invested in plumbing in my life.

[@deirdrepasko9965]

LOLOL

[@XPantera13X]

i just need to thank u for that comment

[@summerlevins1373]

@@XPantera13X my pleasure lmao

[@jamesnocker180]

As an engineer, I must say that you need to install a submersible pump within your water pool. This pump only has to supply enough pump head to produce several psi at the suction of your lift pump. From there your lift pump can operate without starving, thus shortening its operating life.

[@daveyconcrete9801]

He's a great story teller but not so great with the mechanics.

[@damonjenkins2185]

I just read through the other comments after suggesting the exact same thing. I really hope he goes the submersible pump route, they work well on agricultural setups I’ve worked on (I’m an electrician). Only problems I’ve ever really come across with submersible pumps are either excessive mineral buildup over years or installer error in that the heat shrink wasn’t done correctly on the wiring and them shorting out

[@SlimPickins_07]

He is also pumping too far vertically for that type of pump. It needs at least one more pump station in between, if not more.

[@damonjenkins2185]

@@SlimPickins_07 yeah I can just imagine the back pressure on that little pump. If it were my town I’d see what was wrong with the old 3 cylinder pump. If the pump is okay and the motor is all that is the problem, I’d replace the motor and get the old pump running again. After all it worked for years

[@chrisz0619]

It’s crazy that this dude is just going to do exactly what was done before and expect a different result. I think there’s a word for that.

[@popkorn12345]

Such a heartwarming story. A movie should be made about this

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: It’s great you have a map showing all the drifts and levels. That’s a real gem of a mine, looking forward to seeing more.

[@cavanperkins5942]

Collaborate! The two best channels on KZbin...much love Gly!

[@marypearling1418]

Good afternoon Gly. Hope all is well with you and Mr M. Love your channel and Brent's too. Both fascinating.

[@BigBadPibbul]

Oh man, do I smell a collaboration between two of my favorite channels? That would be the event of the season right there!

[@insectdude1258]

I literally came here right now to suggest Gly, Mr M, and Old Bob join you for an adventure. Then I see you're already here Gly. I'm sure you both could learn a lot from each other.

[@wheels636]

Maybe Gly, Frank and Brent can get together and explore your mines Brent? That'd be awesome.

[@HNTRros]

200 years ago: miner sh*ts his pants and leaves them in the mine modern day: OOOH! LOOK AT THAT! TREASURE!

[@Hawky2947]

Yeeah, looks like a local toilet area. All those things to just clean your -you know what- (thanks censorship) EDIT: Looks like he found out, lol.

[@DrShroom.]

@@Hawky2947 ahoj

[@The_Official_T3]

@@Hawky2947 ass?

[@Evergreen_Kings]

LOL

[@Birbominator]

Ohhhhhh That’s why I’ve found lether pants at minecrart on a chest.

[@avanzjp6831]

Damn this guy has a really nice texture pack

[@Clinohumite]

true

[@merimackara]

damn thats true

[@SaarthakBhatia]

yea like RTX shaders too

[@dezonzican4504]

real life does not have a texture pack this video is in real life

[@Clinohumite]

@@dezonzican4504 im not sure if you're understanding the joke

[@buggsy5]

If there was an intermittent level where you could place a tank, such as a dynamite locker, the pump at the bottom would not have to work as hard and you would get more water flow.

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

Similarly if you halve the diameter of the pipe, the weight the pump has to push is 4 times easier.

[@paulmaul23]

"My flashlights dying. Not what you want to see." - Understatement of the year

[@spongeorpete7289]

Oof

[@Unit38]

Young man, you are the type of person who has made this country so successful. You have a dream that you are tenaciously striving to make a reality. You are achieving your goal by the sweat of your brow and the strength of your own hands. I hope you find a damned crate of unused Levi's.

[@brg9085]

I wonder if you could do a layer pumping stations. Pump the water from one level to another to another to another, until it's up to the top. Less stress on one pump.

[@Mark-hb5zf]

I was thinking the same thing. 700' is a LONG way to pump water straight up. If I'm not mistaken, they even do that in skyscrapers, along w/holding tanks.

[@basedpatriot4982]

I was wondering that as well. You could have at least one booster pump and it would go along way. I also think if you were to set a small booster pump at the water source to keep good suction pressure for the main pump he would do a lot better.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Me? I'm thinking he needs to bore a small hole for the line to pass through the collapsed area, shove some pipe through it then connect up things.

[@pucke3690]

Its a good idea, but I don't think there is much space to put a pump somewhere in the shaft. By the look of things the pipe is going in the side of the shaft, and if they were to put another pump on another level, they would probably have to re-route the pipe, which I don't think is that easy with a 700+ feet shaft below you. ;)

[@blaisebaileyfinnegan]

@@pucke3690 aren't there several levels between the 700 level and the surface? Stick a booster pump.and a small storage tank in one of those about halfway up.

[@Craigy4488]

Hope he knows silver mines tend to have a lot of lead mixed in so that water may have an unsafe amount of lead in it

[@jebshellhole4652]

New Flint California

[@queentroller2865]

He talks about the lead too. So he should be aware

[@manny4mayor]

I very much doubt they're drinking it. Can you shower in lead water though? 🤔

[@kevinsmith3429]

@@manny4mayor Yes you can. It applies to drinking or consuming lead contaminants. But I suppose it might also depend on amount of toxicity contained in that water source, but they have had the water tested. Brent states this in a previous video.

[@TheMattyPrince]

I swear this channels motto is "how far will one guy go for a single pair of Levi jeans"

[@HDMI-VGA]

he needs to get sponsored

[@richtucci4953]

Right? I can only imagine one day him digging through a pile of high-grade gold ore just to find a pair of mint Levi’s . . . . with a Walmart tag still attached!

[@gummywormjim]

Lmfao! "I bet very few people have ever been up this ladder... There's gotta be jeans up there." WHAT?!? 😂 I love the dedication though!

[@cheeznoggen6987]

How much do they resell for

[@Kickstandsup83]

@@cheeznoggen6987 100k-250k

[@goldendragongd5690]

Imagine in the future, people would live in Cerro Gordo and Brent is the Sheriff/Mayor. and in the museum, there would be a video of all the things he did to bring Cerro Gordo back.

[@AlienIOIandroktone]

Just these videos playing on repeat in the lobby

[@jacquesdeghorain3162]

Ouais.....Et c'est à ce moment-là qu'apparaîtraient les premiers morts-vivants qui commenceraient à envahir la ville........il faudrait faire vite pour sortir de là et rejoindre L.A. , sans oublier tous les cerro-gordo's cats .....ni les chèvres évidemment !!!! Où qu'on soit , ce monde devient vraiment IMPOSSIBLE , hahahahaha !!!

[@oeliku3033]

This is the weirdest crossover from Minecraft and Fallout. Also this would be such an insane horror film beginning

[@Jcornman24]

The horror element could be finding out the town and mine are haunted

[@barney8862]

+portal 2

[@terrymckim5363]

@@Jcornman24 IT IS 😱 “Cerro Gordo’s deadliest mine disaster struck in the early 1870s when a cave-in killed at least eight and as many as 35 Chinese miners.

[@quinn860]

Like when he put the light stick down if he came back and it was gone, or burst, or if he seen a light thinking it was the other guys, but it's not

[@Dargonhuman]

@@quinn860 Or he puts down a light stick, comes back and it's a different color. Then he finds the light stick he had in a mine he hadn't been in yet...

[@chanm01]

This guy has such a positive attitude towards life. It's really refreshing. (He _do_ just be wandering off on his own into that creepy abandoned mine as if he were Minecraft Steve though. 😂)

[@chemicalmike646]

You will get more ground water if you plant more grasses and weeds. They act like a moisture blanket. You should seriously give this some consideration, as it will turn the area into an oasis and possibly even reinvigorate the lake bed! :D

[@isaachlloyd]

But it could also damage the ecosystem, and it would hide quite a bit of natural beauty and history

[@RealGlowup]

What would you suggest for plants? I live in a similar climate and idk if I could even keep them healthy / alive without using more water. I am earnestly interested because I have this same problem (even though I do have access to running water)

[@RealGlowup]

P.s. I do have some plants that like to stay somewhat green, but do become a fire hazard during certain parts of the year when it’s super dry

[@Rob8]

@@RealGlowup google "drought tolerant plants" and "drought tolerant grasses".

[@annekabrimhall1059]

@@isaachlloyd considering that water is essential for life I think it’s still worth the investment. Remember 100 years ago when water was so difficult the climate was more stable, not as hot and dry. You would need more water just to maintain the current environment.

[@sambutcher5531]

You can’t not hear the passion in this guys voice. I love watching these they’re so relaxing

[@emmahealy4863]

This is your idea of relaxing ??.?..?? 😅😱😢

[@bakerXderek]

I share the excitement seeing you find those artifacts man, I can only imagine how you feel in the moment there seeing those artifacts in person for the 1st time !!!

[@TannerDunning]

Same, this is one of the best channels out there imo.

[@andersonhernandez8467]

CHHHHEAAAAAAAAAAA

[@gummywormjim]

There's gotta be some amazing pieces of history down there! Those instructions alone are such an amazing find! I hope he gets them treated and displayed asap

[@randymartinez5260]

Cheeeea

[@NokternaL1]

What's up ladies and mushroom tips

[@I_am_smiling]

I stumbled onto your channel and can't get enough of your vids. they very fascinating and I am so excited for u. I've been binge watching vids and can't wait for your next vid and completion of your hotel. Best of luck to you and all who are involved with rebuilding Cerro Gordo!

[@TommiSRP]

"Level 700", a hour long episode is needed for sure. Damn, let it be two hours. Haven't been this interested in anything in a while! Thank you for making these videos!

[@RSmith-nw1ql]

Yes Yes Yes 👍🏼

[@joshweisgerber6461]

With a non self priming pump, you are going to need a one way check valve on the end of your suction line. That'll help you hold a prime on the pump when it turns off, otherwise when the pump turns off it'll bleed back the water untill it's dry or at least to the height of the hump in your suction line. Good luck!!! I love the videos and the progress!

[@rorymunroe3771]

yes a footvalve is essential. with a sock or somesuch around it for debris

[@lesjayco7785]

That is true, I mentioned last time they ran the original pump that it was cavitating and there was air in the system. I suppose that’s what you get when an electrician changes your pump, only half the knowledge required.

[@doctor2bob]

When I first saw the pump, I was thinking why that type of pump. Of course it is designed as a high lift pump. My choice would be a submersible in the system to prime the main pump. It takes a good pump to lift 700 feet let alone overcome the head pressure on a foot valve

[@klamin_original]

„Kaputt“ That’s the word we’re actually still using in Germany today to describe something that is broken! Nice to see the word kept it‘s original meaning

[@deirdrepasko9965]

It's a common word in America.

[@Kriegi93]

Arbide written on this one barrel also sounds like the german „Arbeit“ which means work

[@jsn_rkt8310]

@@Kriegi93 Da stand Carbide

[@Kriegi93]

@@jsn_rkt8310 ja gut, das ergibt auch irgendwie mehr Sinn 😅😅 Hatten ja damals sicher Carbid-Lampen zur Beleuchtung

[@aklip]

you should get rolls of like reflective colored stickers for coordinating different paths you've already been down. just stick em on the walls as you go

[@triplec5902]

This guy’s life is literally a story for a video game Level 37: The Mine Your task: restore the pump and gather water “Ghost Town” needs to be a video game

[@BigCheeseIsReal]

I didnt know I needed this until now

[@2seep]

Make it a scary game as well

[@xXDESTINYMBXx]

Umm, ever heard of star dew Valley?

[@trefoli]

You're giving me some good ideas

[@Mister_Nutt]

Scanner Sombre is like this, except you can’t see anything in the caves until you color it in with the headset your character wears. Beware the glitches of the headset.

[@jake3040]

thats not a constant duty pump, your asking way too much out of that little pump

[@Dargonhuman]

The question then becomes, would he be able to get a more robust pump safely down the shaft with just the 150 year old hoist rig?

[@samuelw.3992]

@@Dargonhuman yes. Lower the new robust pump first. Then drop the rope for that an then go down in the elevator dealio.

[@rebelgaming1.5.14]

@@Dargonhuman Exactly my train of thought. That pump is probably the upper limit of what can be carried down with such an old system. Might be worth it to eventually save up to replace the hoist with a modern winch so a more robust pump can be installed.

[@kennethnash598]

A hundred years from now, a visitor runs screaming out of town. "That burning red hair. That huge beaming grin" The ghost of Cerro Gordo tried to welcome another visitor.

[@RSmith-nw1ql]

🤣 LOL I love it!

[@CurtisTomko7107]

And all they hear in the dark is a voice saying "I think i found levi's"

[@Twirlingbarbie]

they say his soul is stuck in the mines forever, searching for levis

[@natalieg90]

Couple hundred more years after that and it will be the legend of the golf playing ginger sasquatch 😂

[@chriswhl9631]

Danke!

[@itskindofemily]

Every time he uploads, I'm like "yes, he's alive!!"

[@deirdrepasko9965]

Same here, and every time he's late, I Try NOT to worry.

[@WalkScripture]

Following his IG is everything! Watching this video I kept reminding myself, “He posted pictures back there, he’s fine IRL” 😅

[@thestokesgaming1915]

He puts a lot of faith into those old ladders. I’ve had enough of them break on me to not trust them

[@Montezuma03]

How much do they age, really. They are preserved deep under the earth with stable temperature and humidity.

[@hugomccoll]

Have you considered putting coloured stickers at the entrances of branching tunnels to know that you have fully explored them? Btw love the videos :)

[@aserta]

I'd rent a portable LIDAR and map the whole place up.

[@Locutus]

Instead of glowsticks, why not get some fluorescent spray paint to mark the path?

[@Etmanning]

@@aserta I've been wondering why he hasn't done this yet. Like the 3-D home tour scans, right?

[@AwkwardYet]

He also needs a way to monitor oxygen while down there. Seriously; he can easily walk somewhere where its low then its game over.

[@GaryRecordsGroupLLC]

@@Etmanning Maybe because this technology is extremely young and the necessary equipment is millions of dollars.

[@MarkivKonvict]

Now you just need to find multiple Cave Spider spawners and combine farm them for the loot. Pro Tip - Place torches on the left so you can follow them back on ur right. Avoid creepers jumping on you as they blast suddenly without warning. 👍

[@roberts3423]

Yeah, put torches in a mine that barely got oxygen, really smart to burn that oxygen and have you choke

[@eemia26]

Or add a bed inside the mine so you spawn inside already 🧠

[@vg_pyrogaming3338]

weirdo

[@calus_bath_water]

@@roberts3423 when was that feature added?

[@lunatunasomapants]

@@calus_bath_water i think they dont play minecraft 😐

[@peggymowery7633]

Amazing how you can take all those twists and turns and not freak out about possibly getting lost, I freak out for you every single time you get under ground..may God bless you and keep you safe in all your treasure hunting escapades

[@rossfromfriends8468]

Inshallah

[@TheHeesin]

It would be amazing if you could Lidar map that 700 level. We could literally follow your explorations. I wish we had that green map too so I could see where you were going, could see how far you've explored. Fascinating stuff Brent and good luck with the water!

[@splittedspark1675]

Maybe going through with a 3d vectoring camera. Making a 3d map of it all. (wasn't there a game where you did this a few years ago? You play in a dark cave and make colorful points to find your way)

[@getyogoofyahh222]

Why do I keep imagining that there would be a creature that runs in four legs will come out at any moment while he was exploring that cave

[@valino21]

Until Dawn

[@khariskully9565]

Probably skeletons, I'm sure men got lost down there.

[@dennissexton8987]

Hollywood

[@terrymckim5363]

@@khariskully9565 “Cerro Gordo’s deadliest mine disaster struck in the early 1870s when a cave-in killed at least eight and as many as 35 Chinese miners.

[@SilentKnight43]

@@terrymckim5363 Yeah, but were they wearin' Levi denims? They'd have no use for'em anymore, lol.

[@lucy101]

That “exit” is such a huge cliffhanger. Where does it exit to?! Must know

[@Cr4t3rus]

Probably the 500 ft lvl or something 🙂

[@toddmetzger]

There was another exit sign that Brent skipped by quickly that was pointing to a whole other area of the mine.

[@toddmetzger]

@@doreenhodgin569 The one I saw was black stencil writing on a white background on a peg standing out from the wall. I'll have to watch the video to see if I can get a time stamp (24:29 and 24:52 red text on wood pointing down the passage with the drill rods stuck in the wall...just hope those aren't tamping rods).

[@18kss2]

probably just a series of manways that eventually connect to the surface

[@sarahbethsstitching9937]

@@doreenhodgin569 there was more than one

[@Aaabuudaabuudaa]

Yay! Best part of the weekend! New video from Brent! :) 😁😁😁

[@RSmith-nw1ql]

Woo-Hoo 🙌 Agreed 🤗

[@hannahodell9779]

I'll never forget me and my husband's trip up there to Cerro Gordo when Robert, the caretaker, was showing us around. Thank you for restoring the town, Brent!

[@Treehats1929]

Frozen in time. Unchanged. I love it.

[@willthornsbury2913]

Brent, as a fourth generation coal miner, I love your content. I could spend days going through all those washes man. So cool. I envy you in many ways. To live a simpler, quieter life for any period of time must be very different from the hum drum of today.

[@SlimPickins_07]

Always wish I would have gotten to get into that field. My family was from sw PA and WV, most of them coal miners. My dad moved to Texas before I was born and I ended up in the oil and chemical industries. Thanks for what yall do.

[@mademoisellecm1]

This was so hard to watch because I was so afraid that you would get lost in the mine. Thank goodness you know your way around. Definitely take someone with you to explore. Looking forward to the next adventure.

[@soccernerd200]

Don’t think he’d be able to post the video if he got lost

[@AwkwardYet]

i wouldnt say knew his way around when it was all new to him, he just recognized hes been there before and back tracked

[@mademoisellecm1]

@@AwkwardYet True. I was thinking that his map gave him some understanding of his surroundings.

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

I agree, Brent, do not go down there by yourself please. Things can go wrong down there really fast. Also, a second flashlight would be good! How is the oxigen level down there. You seem to be out of breath a lot down there. Be careful with that as well. What are the blue rocks in the roof and sides of the tunnels made of? Be safe!

[@deirdrepasko9965]

@@tinacatharinaeden2711 I ditto that!

[@three6ohchris]

I've always heard "right hand rules" for exploring mines. Basically, anytime you come to a new shaft/branch/tunnel, you stick to the right. When you get to the end, turn around and walk until you take your next right, and so on. Eventually you will have searched every tunnel and you will find your way out. It's when you start going right, then left, then right again, that you get lost. This also works if you choose left instead, you just need to continue to always go left. Continue until you find your way out, or see something you recognize to get to the exit.

[@itskindofemily]

I heard that rule for mazes haha

[@three6ohchris]

@@itskindofemily lol, I've never actually thought of that, but it makes so much sense.

[@splittedspark1675]

@@itskindofemily heard it for left-side only in mazes.

[@AntiPattern328]

Glad I found your channel. Thank the Diesel Brothers!!! I absolutely plan to come and visit someday! Looks absolutely amazing!

[@katcantplay8728]

English is my secondary language, so I apologize in advance for any mistakes: You and your work at Cerro Gordo has singlehandedly inspired me to get a degree in archeology. The dream was always to get into marine biology, but I lack the grades to be able to pursue a career within STEM. It hurts to give up on that dream, but the story of this town keeps reminding me that there are exciting things ahead. I thought I had no other interests nor anything else I would have liked for my future until I found this channel. I've always been perplexed as to why humans insist on exploring space when there's so much we haven't seen of the ocean, but perhaps there's just as many fascinating things to explore within the history of our own existence. I start studying in August. Really hope to come visit one day, and excited to see how you tackle The American Hotel. Keep up the good work :)

[@Shn1fty]

Hey Brent, I remember seeing your first video and was confused there there were only like 3k subscribers. Look where you are now, so happy for you!

[@Batz5150]

I f'ing love you man. I tried to get my dad to invest in that ghost town when it came on the market. He didn't bite. He doesn't have the vision I have and to be honest. Had I gotten it, I don't think I could've done in a year what you've done. I weirdly fell in love with Cerro Gordo through google maps, myths and histories. So I've always kept a close watch on it and I must say. I love everything you've done and are doing. You are the new life that needed to be breathed into it and I hope you remain its caretaker for decades to come. Me and my girlfriend like to try and solve all your problems when were drinking and one of my favorite solutions was one involving mules that we could turn into a touristy adventure where you ride a mule to Cerro Gordo, wether on a wagon or the mule itself, and at the same time you haul X amount of concrete bags depending on weight. Sale the rides as tourist attraction to offset the cost of the mules. We called it "Operation: Haulin' ass." Slow moving. yes. but cost efficient! Hahaha anyways, You are doing good things and keep up the exploration!

[@whitenative4907]

Lol .

[@hauntinghistory1]

"worrying about it isnt gonna make it more or less likely to happen, so its not even worth worrying about" youre the goat

[@shey8984]

This was so amazing to watch! Im so happy the water is running again and Im also so happy you found so much cool stuff down in the 700 level. Cant wait for (many?) videos of you (and probably Johnny) exploring them. Stay safe!

[@MrJamesLuz]

Cerro Gordo: water at 700 level Also Cerro Gordo: main toilet at 700 level Hmm did Brent buy a Ghost Town with a mine or a toilet 700 ft below the surface with a town above it?

[@joeypineda1460]

@@lotharschiese8559 what do you mean, tell me more

[@delovelydeb1]

What a great video, but I found myself yelling " No Brent " do not go into that collapsed mine area and do NOT go up that ladder!! When his light started failing, I thought I would have a heart attack!! But then I realized he posted this video so he survived! Lol. Be safe my dear friend, dont let excitement over come you. Hugs from Missouri

[@neurone.errant]

I don't know if anybody has already said that man would not drink this water. Because this mine contains galena, the ore of lead. I wish a living Brent in perfect health many many more years ! Anyway, thank's a lot for your sharing. I live in Europe, BUT (as you say many times) I hope I can come one day at Cerro Gordo.

[@totallygnarly]

This channel is on par, if not better, than any show ive seen on like the Discovery channel it is amazing. I find myself watching your 30 min videos in their entirety only wishing they were longer haha!

[@deirdrepasko9965]

I know, right? Thirty minutes just flies bye.

[@mierkov5204]

You have more faith in sketchy old ladders than I have in anything.

[@JustinCase1021]

fuckin facts yo

[@p.e.7747]

that was a well made ladder ngl, perfect notches for each rung

[@leev211]

Miner: I’m taking these dynamite instructions to use the toilet 200 years later Brent: cool I’ve found some dynamite instructions I’m taking these with me

[@jtbwilliams]

That's archaeology for you. One man's poop is another man's museum piece.

[@leev211]

@@jtbwilliams all the bottles Brent dug up while putting a road in to one cabin had experienced the same thing, luckily all the bacteria had probably long died

[@Debbiebabe69]

yea... you have to consider, to a miner instructions on how to use dynamite would be looked at the same way we look at instructions on how to use shaving foam... or aspirin.... or a water bottle cap.... as in, we dont, its so trivial the instructions are just rubbish. Or, if you are 200 feet down and caught short, toilet paper.

[@leev211]

@@Debbiebabe69 I’m sure toilet paper would have been a costly unnecessary for the lowly miners, and the instructions were also toilet paper above ground too

[@nonebody2601]

I’m interested to see where this town is headed, but I do hope you’ll take sustainability into account as it undergoes construction, especially where natural water sources are concerned

[@beespace.]

Snow melts every year, mountain water gets replenished every winter unlike prairie wells

[@df446]

Stop with the "sustainability" B.S., please.

[@dagothodros641]

​@@df446let me guess, trump voter?

[@williamt5837]

BRENT...You look good, you've filled out a bit in a good way, you look healthy and happy...God bless Brother! I'll keep you and those good people around you in my prayers...🙂

[@oscodains]

It would be really cool to go through each level with LIDAR and create a 3D model of the mine. There’s probably a computer science degree in that.

[@jasminesmithmendoza5988]

I keep thinking the same thing. That would be sooooo badd ass!!!

[@flamezoidtron]

This is the most reality television I have ever seen.....serious dangerous reality is at stake....not for ratings, but just because...this is an awesome channel and I wish Brent all the best!

[@gogonog]

once a week is not enough ..i am addicted to this channel ..and want MORE !!! you are a good man and you deserve all the good that is happening to you !!! god bless you and Cerro Gordo !!

[@spaceearthandtech3247]

dont forget to capitalize the G

[@beth10344]

Um, wow. Watching this one was incredibly suspenseful! I kept worrying about your safety but assured myself that since this episode made it to the internet, that means you also made it out of the mine in one piece. I was so afraid you were going to get lost. Glad you had fun and made it safely back! I love watching you bring life and love back to this town. God is always with you and in you. :)

[@Dargonhuman]

Oh my God, spoiler warning next time?! I'm just kidding, I have to remind myself of that several times during these exploration videos too.

[@tahoforbreakfast]

I need a Ghost Town Living support group. Brent exploring the 700 ft level by himself was just way too intense.

[@susanjacquier5358]

I'm hearing you ! I also watch seismology sites for this area...my anxiety levels go through the roof !

[@susanjacquier5358]

@@lotharschiese8559 I totally agree. After Ridgecrest 7.1 last year Brent excitement levels and my fear factor increase proportionally. Seismic watchers are on tenderhooks currently about the SAF, particularly Cali....

[@travistippetts1604]

Pho Sho

[@tahoforbreakfast]

@@susanjacquier5358 Oh man now I've got one more thing to be anxious about. I didn't think about earthquakes. I was already plenty worried about the ancient hoist, the rickety ladders, the maze like mine, and light batteries dying.

[@susanjacquier5358]

@@tahoforbreakfast We just care about Brent xx

[@theunpretentiousvegan8593]

I was gonna go to sleep, but instead I'll just get anxiety watching a man explore a mine.

[@deirdrepasko9965]

LOL

[@christinemunn6123]

Me too! I get freaked out watching this and pray nothing bad happens; you are soooooo brave!

[@GeographicallyFree]

We're all in this together. 🤣

[@gcstidham]

"Oooh there's another path" *anxiety intensifies**

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

Omg, the little rubber ducks🥺 it’s weird small little touches like that that just super reinforce how much he cares about this whole project.

[@ITMeCE]

I'm gonna keep saying this, thank you for taking us on this journey with you sir, it's truly amazing.

[@yeticusrex1661]

"The amount of toilet signs is concerning." Maybe for you, Brent...but not us....we are concerned about you getting back in one piece.

[@weaselofoz]

I just wanna know why he was using two light sources at once on top using his camera nonstop. That pack must be full of batteries the way he was using them up.

[@kdknitro]

Yeah i kept thinking god this guy is gonna die in this mine if he gets this excited every time, his want to explore may be the thing that gets him if he can concentrate on labeling tunnels to get back out..

[@weaselofoz]

@Kiersten Dixson I mean, that’s kinda what I’m saying. Brought enough supplies to last just in case but it’s the way he’s using up what he has that concerns me. I’ve lived out of a tent for years and can tell you that if you plan on going somewhere for just a day, take supplies for a week.

[@joejimenez8712]

You are one amazing person what a great video I hope we get to see more videos of what’s back there at the 700 foot level. There’s no words to say other than an amazing amazing videos. Thank you very much for sharing them with us.

[@LinuxDog]

I love this content so much, better than most of the other things out there.

[@sandyc6569]

👍

[@superstar776]

Wow! I stayed up late watching it! Couldn’t shut it off. Reminded me of the movie The Descent. Thanks for the adventure!

[@OhNyappyDays]

Time to start collecting the rain water too. Omg how exciting! I hope you get to explore that level soon properly and get to share it with us and the world. Thank you for my Saturday entertainment! And the view, phew, still breathtaking! Love from Finland

[@simonthecat]

In the islands with no ground water they collect the rain water off of their tin roofs into gutters, they throw a lever that lets the first rain water “wash” the roof and then divert it into holding tanks. Of course the 10 million dollar question is, how much rain water falls in that area in a year, I suspect very little despite the frozen rain( snow). How about a holding pond for snow melt.

[@sarahbethsstitching9937]

@@simonthecat great idea on a way to use the snow melt

[@cooperrun199]

You are amazing. That is my favorite part of where I get to travel and thank you for showing us all this. And for your insightful words.

[@Munden]

Very cool mine exploration. No way would I ever explore without a buddy though, even knowing that someone should be back in a few hours or fewer. Someone nearby might be able to excavate you from a sudden collapse.

[@aconfusedperson7374]

It would be really cool seeing the mine cleaned up. And repairing the collapse parts of the mine so new areas can be discovered who knows he might be able to finally find those pants.

[@matthewa158]

I have been looking and looking for an update video on this, finally 🔥

[@isaachlloyd]

🔥🔥

[@kernelle4]

Hell yes! They should spend the night down there.

[@TheScorched]

this is what I always say: Why risk your life when you can watch someone doing that for you!

[@SilentKnight43]

There's nothing as thrilling or exhilerating as doin' this kind've stuff. I've explored the abandoned 100yr-old hydro tunnels at Niagara that the public doesn't have access to - three trips...it was incredible. Great memories and photos.

[@MyTibby]

This is honestly the most exciting video for me. The fact that you found so much to explore at 700’ is awesome. It’s not a matter of if you find a full pair, it’s a matter of when. The exploration of 700 will be fruitful. I can feel it.

[@Jeff1232D]

me too

[@GoneGrimdark]

Please do a detailed video tour of the museum! I’d love to see what you have there and things you found in the mines in more HD detail. Even a scan and upload of the dynamite instructions would be really cool!

[@RSmith-nw1ql]

Oh I would love to see that too 🤓

[@dafyddr8678]

It's like waiting for gold (or rather ancient blue jeans in Brent's case) for the movie to roll !

[@Chrisicola]

Cool. Be careful and ALWAYS carry enough light. Soundwaves act funny in those old mines, too. It doesn't take much banging around to hear things on other levels doing things. I once chimney'd up a portion, but ran into a dead end. When I came back down, there was like a slide of dirt I slipped on and slid on my butt for a couple of feet. At the bottom I dropped from the slide to the mine floor about a foot and landed with a thud. Started hearing things/noises about me like that old man stated- not echoes, but movement.

[@grzegorzdobrosielski6201]

I just imagine how much treasure is in the lowest levels of this mine

[@vegancam]

Be careful not to delve too deep

[@BDThomas]

One of these days Brent is gonna wake up a Balrog. They'll play poker, drink some whiskey, become the best of friends. Upon hearing about the town's restoration, the Balrog will join the efforts, giving tours of the mines and operating a little BBQ joint and gift shop on level 6.

[@lesterbronson2385]

Bone treasure

[@joshuabradford6938]

My anxiety escaltes each second after he shows his flashlight is dying. I don't know how he doesn't get lost. Stay safe!

[@lunatonkens7933]

I think he said once that he always brings a backup flashlight

[@BumAviator]

Thank you for continuing to share a small piece of your life and the history of the town. I’m beyond entertained by your quality videos and narration.

[@TheSkaireKrowe]

Thanks for taking me along for the adventure., Brent.

[@markweighell7894]

Unfortunately in todays world if you put $100,000 pair of Levi's in a museum at Cerra gordo you would need armed security 24 hrs a day, much better to sell them and invest back into your project. Much love from England

[@Locutus]

I would agree. Even loan them to a museum that has the facilities to store it. Maybe even ask Levi to display it in their museum (if they have one) as a loan piece.

[@joepilato9412]

"in today's world" Yeah it's a shame we just invented thievery so recently--why did we do that?

[@callsignbenzo1293]

You wouldn't need armed security thats the most ridiculous thing i have heard especially somewhere like that.

[@markweighell7894]

@@callsignbenzo1293 So no one would be interested in breaking into an isolated museum to steal $100,000, thats fine we just have a difference of opinion. This is one of those times when I would prefer that I was wrong.

[@carlworrall]

I honestly don't think he care's about the money it's all history and i'm sure he will protect any good finds.