I've Been Living In A Ghost Town Almost 4 Years!

[@WhenWeAreFreeAgain]

Dear Brent, I can’t tell you how much your story has helped me. I’m a Paradise resident who fractured my back just months before the fire ripped through our town and took everything. I lost my home and business in that fire. And your videos gave me the strength to keep going in what felt like rebuilding in not only a ghost town but remnants that look like hell on earth. It’s the most hardcore thing I’ve ever lived through. New fire codes that required me to build a deck out of 8” x 8” pressure treated lumber. I had to buy a chainsaw to fit my skillsaw to cut them and because I chose a 17 sided heptadecagon, it required angled end cuts! as most builders said it would take years before they could get to rebuilding my home. After three moves from one bad rental to another. I chose to move back to the burnt out property and rented a 5th wheel to live in. So my daughter and I could be here. Rather than travel here everyday. Not thinking about the fact everything was gone. No food, no stores nothing. So you forget after late nights trying to get that project done and you forget you have no food, we had a lot of food trucks in the beginning and still 4 years later some still serve this community. There’s so much more I hope to share with you in person when I actually get the time to come visit in person. Paradise has a bit of mining history too. Dogtown was where the largest gold nugget found to date in California. April 1859 a 54 pound gold nugget was found. But just want you to know how much you inspired me to keep going! Thru every obstacle and really just helped knowing someone else was building there dream. Keep up the amazing job you’re doing. And know many of us are proud of your accomplishments. Can’t wait to come see the Hotel when it’s done. It’s about an 8 hours drive from here but I’m brainstorming everytime I see your videos or read an email, what I’ve learned that would help you. 🙏❤️‍🩹 thank you from the bottom of my heart! Rock on brother!!! 😊

[@missingremote4388]

Sorry that happened but glad you are back. Did you build the outdoor deck before or, after the paradise fire?

[@MPWEST83]

You are strong in spirit and helping to raise Paradise from the ashes like a phoenix! Keep up the great work ❤

[@loyalrammy]

Bless you.

[@pw4g492]

I used to live near Red Bluff. I hear the fires were set by DEWs (direct energy weapons) and I’ve seen actual photos of such. Too bad the scapegoat became PG&E. In a Magalia homes burnt but not the trees. One side of the street but not the other. My sister in law lived in Magalia and lost her home as well. The goal was to have a train tracts from China to Southern California. But I think the 2016 winner of the presidential election changed all that. Now they did the same thing to Lahaina Maui. Praying soon you will be compensated for your loss, not just insurance payment.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Oh wow! I'm so sorry for the misfortune. You are so strong to keep going and make it through. I hope you make it up to the town sometime and we'll trade stories. Thank you for the note. I really appreciate it!

[@ScottFerreira]

The new American Hotel is looking amazing!

[@maxschon7709]

I hope the bar they got from Texas will fit. @@Perun.Tha.Unvaxxd

[@TheWhatShallIDo]

It really does

[@jasonc7682]

I hope it handicapped accessible I’m in a wheelchair

[@lahaya237]

​@@TheDogGoesWoof69funny I'm waiting for the biden flag 🤷‍♂️

[@johngalanti1010]

Yes, FJB flag! 😁😎

[@cersos]

As of this writing, 1.67 MILLION subscribers, and growing! But Brent didn't think he had anything to say. What a humble man. Buy the book.

[@WeAreLegion-]

He has a book to buy?

[@somelikeithot444]

Hello Brent,I can't believe I have been watching u for 4 yrs.The reason I got interested is that I have inherited my grandfather s mine that he opened in the 1800s.I would love to open it and do something w it to make my grandfather proud.Godbless u for all yr videos on yr great stories u r making. 😊

[@jopie1954]

It's on the other side of DEATH VALLEY CA. BEAUTIFUL SCENERY.

[@rss8376]

He’s an investment banker that burned down his hotel that wasn’t structurally sound to begin with then raised over 100 k from you suckers online to fix it. Wait didn’t he have insurance? Smh what a fraud. Also him and his investment buddies are the ones that bought it.

[@bilbobagons8725]

He is not humble, hes a grifter.

[@FKProds]

I found your channel during the pandemic, still dealing with lifelong depression. Along with having the opportunity to work hard, stability and some good people in my life, this channel helped teach me to focus on manifesting a positive future rather than lingering on the past. As of this last year or two, I can say with surety that since age 26, I'm no longer depressed. Thanks!

[@deirdrepasko9056]

AWESOME!

[@MrWallybones]

Glad you are doing better! ✌

[@shirleyrichards2514]

I love your videos. So cool. 😊❤

[@manuelfrontier]

put God first over anything, things are beautiful when you have peace in Jesus Christ Name

[@EternallyUnhappy]

A lesser man would have given up but a man like Brent doesn't know the word can't, I'm so glad to see where this channel and you have grown over the years. You've done some amazing work with this town and keeping it's history alive, We all wish to leave some small mark in this world and you sir have left yours. Here's to many more years of success

[@rss8376]

He’s an investment banker that burned down his hotel that wasn’t structurally sound to begin with then raised over 100 k from you suckers online to fix it. Wait didn’t he have insurance? Smh what a fraud. Also him and his investment buddies are the ones that bought it.

[@GhostTownLiving]

HUGE NEWS! I wrote a book! I have been working on this for almost two years now and I am SO excited to finally announce it. I put my put my heart and soul into this thing and really dug deep on making sense of these past 3+ years living up here. The book has all sorts of new stories, insights, and history of the town. I think it’s the best content I’ve ever made. If you've ever got anything out of this channel, I hope you'll consider pre-ordering the book. It is a HUGE way to show support for everything going on and would mean the world to me. Amazon: bit.ly/3sbkGw1 Barnes & Noble (Signed Copies!): bit.ly/3QrzoYb BooksAMillion: bit.ly/3tNaUks BookShop.Org: bit.ly/3rZb5bN Available in all formats - hardcover, e-book and audio: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709605/ghost-town-living-by-brent-underwood/ If you do pre-order the book (in any format) before Nov. 30th, I have some special bonuses for you: - Buy 1 book and get unreleased pages from the book and an unreleased full video of some of the best mine exploration I've never shown. - Buy 5 books and I'll send you a signed page from the draft manuscript for you to have. - Buy 10 books and you'll get an invite to a VIP party / tour of Cerro Gordo, hosted by me at Cerro Gordo, in April of 2024. - Forward all receipts of the book to: [e-mail]. *If you've already ordered 1 copy and want to take advantage of any higher tier, please forward new receipt to: [e-mail]

[@mhughes1160]

There’s no difference between days of old and today it’s teenagers tagging LoL 😂

[@ScottFerreira]

Pre-ordered! Can't wait to read it!

[@_TONY_Az]

Brent cast my.ring from silver from thete.

[@mrlewis_dj]

None of those links work, they have been shortened. Just to let you know.

[@Kelly-Bean23]

I’ll buy 7 more copies in spirit. So glad you decided to write a book! It’s gonna be a great read. (Even if I bought a whole ten copies, I couldn’t travel that month! Bet it’s going to be a rager though.) cheers on the accomplishment 🥂

[@missclownfaceman]

Jason is clearly a genuine, cool guy. That's a friendship you have that im envious of.

[@RobertWilsonjr-le4to]

the world needs more jasons.very down to earth...and it seems he had some good teachers. our culture has let moral standards creep lower for many decades. ill bet jason had a good family life to nurture his charachter.

[@synw3llth0rn32]

OMG I laughed when I saw you guys working on the collapse with that breaker bar. I helped dig out a full basement under my parent's house in my teens and I used one of those to break up rocks and cut roots. I called it, "the Misery Stick" I still have the damned thing out in the shed. 😥

[@MrNiccholas]

The stories some of those bars could tell! I work at a camp in the mountains of Colorado and we use several of those bars for all kinds of things. I bent one once trying to pry a rock up! My arms are still tired of picking that thing up and slamming it down again trying to chip the rock in a trench we were digging for a new power line after we accidentally knocked down a power pole during a tree removal gone wrong. Last year my friend was holding the bar resting the end of it on a rock when it slipped and landed on his big toe!

[@synw3llth0rn32]

Misery stick indeed lol!@@MrNiccholas

[@Ogreal777]

I remember finding your channel when there was only three videos on it. It's been a really cool journey to follow from all the way back at the start of the pandemic and seeing you discover the various secrets and areas no human has been in a very long time. Then seeing you rebuild after the tragedy of the fire has been so inspiring. I hope someday to come up and stay in the revived American Hotel and see all of the work you've done in person. Keep on keeping on Brent, you're a real gem for sharing this adventure with all of us.

[@deirdrepasko9056]

AMEN to That!

[@rss8376]

He’s an investment banker that burned down his hotel that wasn’t structurally sound to begin with then raised over 100 k from you suckers online to fix it. Wait didn’t he have insurance? Smh what a fraud. Also him and his investment buddies are the ones that bought it.

[@gamemeh]

After almost four years, these videos have become so professional, a joy to watch. The book seemingly isn't available in the UK till March 2024, but it's on my wishlist. Proud to have watched these videos from the start. You talk about someday leaving your fingerprint on CG.. You have done already. Be proud of what you've achieved in the time you've been there already. Internet 900ft below ground level... The restoration of the buildings, the library.. and most importantly, the community you are building there. - Someday, somehow... I dream about spending a few nights in your hotel and experiencing just a slice of the joy you experience from CG.

[@deirdrepasko9056]

Same here, and, Amen to That!

[@z45h15]

Anyone else just feel like Cerro Gordo is like a home? 😂 I’ve watched all of the videos and seeing how far it’s come inside and outside of the mine is just amazing and heartwarming. I pay more attention to the history of this town then whatever I learned in school. Thank you Brent for turning this pretty place into a beautiful place. Also 100% buying a book.

[@brennanlangless8912]

Agreed though I live on the opposite coast cerro gordo is definitely a amazing second home for all of Brent’s ghost town tourists

[@singahsung712]

Youre not alone

[@tnwhitley]

Indeed I do & so wish I could move up there and offer any help I could give. I really love what he's doing to save it & make it a real mining museum.

[@Forferdelse666]

Feel the same way dude. Somehow this mining town, so far away from where I live, seems so familiar and cozy in a way. I picture myself there all the time 😅.. maybe one day! Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴!

[@z45h15]

@@Forferdelse666 👋

[@slyknowledged]

43 months already! Amazing journey so far, can't wait to see what becomes of the future!

[@maxschon7709]

When the Hotel opens more and more ppl will come. Brent even will need ppl to work there.

[@GhostTownLiving]

It's really flown by! Crazy to think about. Thanks for checking out the video and the journey!

[@itsdeanya]

Stone markings could also be markers for places that were good hunting spots. "Killed 3 sheep from Here", "Water close by", or "Good Shelter" would be important information to document. I'd hypothesize more about how they'd be messages to the tribe in the seasons to come. Thanks for continuing to share these great videos. Congratulations on the book!

[@jum5238]

Art class, pick a rock whee you want to draw something. Be creative! Look around and pick something to carve. (a little later) Neekta, what is this you have here? I call it a SPI-rull. I see. What is it for? When I smoke the smoke, this SPI-rull looks crazy, and it spins for me.

[@soowzy]

I wish my uncle was still alive to share this with him. So many good memories messing around in desert mines and hearing his prospecting and exploring adventures. You are living a dream and sharing it with so many, virtually and in real life. Thank you for sparking and making memories.

[@missionpassed4584]

It's soo amazing to me that you are turning a Ghost Town into a Living Town, it blows my mind after all these years of watching your beautiful town evolve into a thriving community

[@kristynsotelo1452]

Everytime you release a new episode, I am so inspired by your vision and determination! Congrats!

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

[@LarryLife]

The American Hotel is looking fantastic. Wow! Can't wait for the grand opening!

[@mrkjsmt]

Hunting for silver, hunting for bighorn sheep, hunting for history over the past 16,000 years.. It's so inspiring! Looking out for your book, Brent.

[@Mrbfgray]

Hope for no cave in on top of person, makes for intestines squirted out anus.

[@maddievalentine7720]

I think what you have done by preserving history is amazing!! Have you ever found any human remains or bones by exploring? (not including when you brought the dog out to the graves)

[@trenchcoatbandit]

dude you almost got the hotel done :D dude your journey is amazing. being so secluded and almost isolated. haveing storms and just living. itll be so cool when the hotel is finished

[@pinebearclub]

Brent, I’m ordering a book! But at some point I’m going to drive down and get you to sign it. Your videos have been a solace in my life. I went through hell with my divorce and I’m finally on the other side in one piece. Your words of encouragement and insight have helped me to keep up the good fight and to forge on. I’m now in a position to think about what I want to do for this new chapter, and part of the journey is to get you to sign my book! Thank you again for all the hard work. Bryan from Vancouver

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

You are an amazing example of making your dreams come true. Love the show, keep up the great work. 🤠👍

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate notes like that. I've had a lot of help along the way!

[@Julia-en5ys]

I remember watching you get stuck in the snow and thinking “what is he doing!!“.. i still think that in pretty much every video. But I have also watched you lead by example that most challenges we face are doable if we just keep going. Sometimes it takes help from people who do have a clue. How incredible to know that this very alive ghost town is the sum of so many peoples’ work! Thank you for these videos so we can follow along from all across our wonderful planet!

[@sheriallen2856]

Brent if I wasn't 60 yrs old and already with the love of my life I would be there with you supporting you and working with you through all the hardships and accomplishments. I seriously hope you find that person who can share that intimacy, love, hardships and pluses! Cerro Gordo is worth it with YOU!!

[@indianahoosier6367]

I can't believe it's been 3.5 years already. You8're so lucky, I would live there in a heartbeat ! !

[@joshmiville6932]

Congratulations Brent been watching you since the beginning it's been admirable watching the struggles you've had to face and made it through

[@J.Images.Photography]

Congratulations on your book Brent. I am so happy I stumbled across this channel about a year ago. Haven't been let down since. Amazing work and updates on the Ghost Town news. One day I shall walk the dusty roads of Sierra Gordo.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you! I'm glad you stumbled across it too. Hope to see you up here one day!

[@chrisbuxton7790]

Perfect episode Brent, just what I needed today.

[@bubbaredneck75]

As someone who lives 30 minutes from bisbee and the copperqueen mine ty for restoring this piece of history. Cant wait for the tours to begin....

[@gruvdrums]

The penmanship in the ledger is amazing! Congrats on the book, Brent. You deserve it. So many blessings. You sound so much more relaxed these days.

[@Power_Prawnstar]

I thought that, everyone that could write back then were clearly trained in cursive at school, pretty cool to see.

[@bold810]

I am so glad to see and hear you are not only still pluggin' , but you seem to be thriving. !!!🎉🎉🎉!!!🎉😁

[@denisejones635]

Whoooo Hooooo! So many obstacles to look back and remember. Brent and all your workers have endured and persevered through it all. Thank you!! ❤❤

[@denisejones635]

Pre ordered your book! 👏

[@kathleenhaines4143]

I've been following your videos off and on for years now. ever since I happened to see an episode of Nate and Kara when they stayed in your haunted bunkhouse. I have to say I'm impressed with the progress you have made on the property and I have noticed that you are looking healthier, more rested and at peace with everything. I have to admit that I was seriously worried about you around year 2 to 3 when you were living without alot of stuff and not eating or sleeping very much. I'm happy to see you looking better. Good luck with the rebuilding of the hotel, I can't wait to see it completed.

[@deirdrepasko9056]

Yes, he did get rather thin there for a while.

[@jerimiahballard5530]

Thank you so much Brent for being so driven and inspiring not only me but others. You, my friend, have a special place in my heart, and I can not wait until the next update. Cheers, brother!

[@lorijeanneancrayne1965]

I've been watching you since day 1 😊 it's so amazing to see how far you've come. Stay safe Brent❤

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you!! That is awesome. I really appreciate that.

[@karenbransome6978]

This video is an excellent instalment of how everything has come together. I've watched from the beginning and watched you document the hotel fire. That video etched itself on my heart, and seeing you triumph over every obstacle and rebuild it is such a joy to see. I have fallen in love with Cerro Gordo and admire you for all that you have done. I love every video and update. I wish you all the best for the future. Sending blessings from Leicester England xx

[@mercse]

Brent, has it really been that long? I have been a follower since you started the channel. I remember the first video of you stuck walking into town after your truck got stuck. I was hooked and had to see how things would turn out for you. It's been a wild ride and I enjoy watching your exploits every week. I'll grab a copy of your book from Amazon and continue to follow you on your future exploits.

[@comtesayednajem7342]

I am a gemologist and ran into to your channel, and all I can say is wow. Congratulations & I hope to visit the area :)

[@hopeliveshere1121]

I have been watching this channel since the beginning but I have been away for the last couple of years. It is so cool to rediscover the channel. So much has changed. It is amazing to see how much you have accomplished. I feel like a proud momma

[@TylerDaltonShaw]

Jason is such a good person! I hope Brent and Jason continue to work together

[@brandons9398]

You put so much into your videos, history, technical ore processing, and very beautiful scenery! You have done so much up there in the last year. Keep the videos coming.😊

[@Kevlar-uz4tb]

What a amazing journey that you've taken us all on, ,can't wait for what's to come. As far as far as the rock carvings goes ,here in Australia the Aboriginals used painting to show what animals to hunt, water holes ,story telling of how things come to be,their dreamtime and so much more. 60,000+ year's

[@Truckerdood]

Just pre-ordered the book! I can’t express how much joy it brings me to see this dream of millions come to life! Can’t wait for it to come!

[@amandadelcarpio6340]

Brent, I absolutely love how dedicated you are to the history and restoration of Cerro Gordo. You are living the life that so many of us search our entire lives and never find. You've come so far and conquered so much and that is something everyone admires about you. I pray you continue to bring that HEARTBEAT back to that beautiful mining town and send all of my love from Oklahoma.

[@rss8376]

He’s an investment banker that burned down his hotel that wasn’t structurally sound to begin with then raised over 100 k from you suckers online to fix it. Wait didn’t he have insurance? Smh what a fraud. Also him and his investment buddies are the ones that bought it.

[@fisch69]

Brent , amazing find, you have the record of all claims!!! Unbelievable!! My thought/ suggestion; make copies of each page, so that you don’t have to handle the original book and risk damaging it! It’s really unreplaceable as a document of the town and mine!! What a score! 👍🎉👏👏👏

[@AsilverLeaf4Me]

Time…that’s all anyone needs. So many jobs and things to do around Cerro Gordo. Time to start or finish one, then on to another. ❤❤ The videos are enlightening for me, from the Caretaker days of visitors (their videos), to all of the videos you’ve made. Thank you for including your neighboring towns, all a part of past history & now in the present. I like that Washington, fir & cedar will become part of Cerro Gordo’s present history & preserved. I am enjoying another couple youtube channel’s because of their help given to Cerro Gordo. May the continued history be fulfilled & successful.

[@michaelsickels7600]

Congratulations Brent. You and your team are making amazing progress on the hotel and town! Very cool! My friend and I had the privilege of visiting the old hotel and the town several years before you bought the town. It was amazing to me back then. I hope my health will allow me to see what you have done with the place in a year or two.

[@Justin3]

I've been watching your videos since the start of the lockdown in my home country. I've been in California for a year now, and I really hope to visit your town one day! Keep it up, man!

[@billstoermer8668]

Amazon delivered your book last Friday and yesterday I finished it! Great job, Brent. So many stories that detail the history of Cero Gordo and most especially thank you for opening up and being transparent about the highs and lows of life. We live in a social media wonderland where everything is super fantastic... and we all know that is BS. Sometimes life hands you tough times, like a fire, or a loss of a friend, or ... So much that I personally related to from my own life of various adventures and misadventures... like the time my brothers and I tried to find an abandoned cavern outside Colombia, CA and went down into the South Fork of the Stanislaus River, never finding the cavern, then making the near fatal decision to hike down onto the river canyon and hike out, not realizing the temperature at the bottom was well over a 100 degree plus. Despite walking out in water, we began suffering heat stroke! Just like you on the Salt Tram trail, we made it out, but it was touch and go there. Again, thank you! Now I have to figure out how to download my audible version I bought!

[@kjbuchanan63]

So many wonderful things happening! Very happy to see the hotel progressing so well. I will definitely be ordering the book. You have much to be proud of. It's been a pleasure following your journey.

[@christineandpup]

Inspiring stuff! Looking great despite all of the hurdles you have over come. Kudos Brent and team. 🎉

[@richardfehr2310]

the absolute tranquility and peace of mind I get when I watch one of your videos is unparalleled. It's been a wonder to watch your channel develop and grow and a blessing to see your journey that you have created for yourself and decided to let us watch and become a part of. and the progress you have continued to make is truly inspirational.

[@pennyblakeley8999]

Thank you for inspiring me today I am a small business owner and creator of unwanted furniture and it has been rough. You helped me see past that today and I just want to say THANK YOU!

[@jamesmadison6838]

I visited Cerro Gordo just after Brent bought it but before he moved there. So having seen it fresh at year zero, it has been a fascinating journey so far. Keep up the good work sir! I look forward to the planned off-grid campsites and walking into the American Hotel once again. And thanks for the occasional e-mails, it's like getting an update from a distant friend.

[@sheriallen2856]

Brent thank you for sharing this with all of us. I really appreciate everything you have been doing. I have been watching your KZbin videos for awhile now and I am impressed. I have showed my husband and he was shocked and somewhat impressed at what you have accomplished and your tenacity to continue on recreating Certo Gordo. I think you are incredible!! Absolutely love you and pray you will be successful in recreating Cerro Gordo to its glory but much better!! I will LOVE to visit one day when your hotel and restaurant is built. ❤️❤️

[@SamOlds2999]

5th like

[@sharonkasper5126]

Hello Brent. Been following your great story and quest regarding the history and re-development of Sierra Gordo. This includes gathering the man power and materials to accomplish where you are today. Your a soul after my own heart. Truly excites me seeing you presenting each video and seeing how much you and the people with you have gotten done. WOW. The hotel really is coming along. Let's pray the snow stays away a little longer, not until you get the roofing on. Your taking us into the canyon showing the petroglives is very special. The book you have been able to get to market, great stuff. I could go on and on of what I have seen you been able to do so far. It's all great. Thank you Brent for sharing and showing us your great ambition restoring Sierra Gordo with many blessings.

[@DanskerneFraDanmark]

i begun to think something had happened to you glad you are safe

[@AlphaSpirit888]

Dude, look at it this way: this isn’t just some restoration....this is a canvas for your art. You’ve been doing a very, monumental, livable art piece.

[@SecretSpots]

As first a fan/follower of this story since the beginning, and second, the fact that I'm a published musician, this just entered my bucket list to record music one day at Cerro Gordo! 🙌

[@birdy5583]

I’ve been following your journey since day one and you’re so inspiring! It’s amazing to see how far this town has come, how beautiful the American Hotel is looking and whenever you report on records you’ve found I always get so excited with you! I’ll definitely preorder the book and get myself a piece of the process of keeping records, it’s so important! You’re amazing, take care and all the best from Switzerland!

[@razzyp]

4 years?!!! I remember when it was 6 months 🥹🥹🥹 Crazy how the world and lives have changed!!! This channel humbles me so much. Every time I tune in it takes me back to the best time in my life when I first discovered this channel. 😊 Keep going brother Your accomplishments is inspiring and amazing!!! ❤

[@4seasonspix]

What an amazing journey, Brent - I always look forward to your videos, and now to your e-mails too 💞 I also greatly appreciate all the wonderful people, who offer their skills and help with various tasks. What a great community! 💞 It's not mentioned in the video, but thanks to your e-mail, we learned that this precious document from Inyo county only survived the earthquake and courthouse fire(s) because someone working at the courthouse had taken it home for recordkeeping. It's yet another example of the Universe working in mysterious ways and delivering when the time is right 💞

[@paulq6335]

The BEST video and editing I've seen on KZbin to date. I can't wait to read your book. BRAVO!!!

[@lexvelarde3199]

Inspiring, as always. Can hardly wait to order your book.

[@akowboyshippielife7405]

Would you like any skilled free help?🤠👍

[@chris_m986]

What a project, im so envious.

[@barryjones-wm6gw]

I can’t wait until this weekend coming as my Children love how much I love this channel and the history of the town. They have bought me a copy of your book for Father’s Day, I can’t wait to sit down with the sun shining maybe a Cigar in hand and just forget about all of my own personal struggles I deal with on a daily basis. I count every day as a blessing after my coma with only a 5% Chance to live, it’s left me with brain damage but watching your channel gives everyone hope. So thank you Brent for all what you do many thanks from a small town in wales UK 🙏

[@ElMuzhighz]

What is mind blowing is when you said its time to walk! To look out across that desert field thinking its just yourself when there would be so much living creatures and animals hiding living and thriving all out of site, but they know you are there!!

[@Fizzy01010]

Can't believe it's been 4 years, it's an amazing achievement that you're still working hard with no plans to stop, very happy to have been able to see that progress from the beginning. Cheers Brent!

[@JackSparrow-hh2lh]

I remember watching your first video, after you bought the ghost town. I thought "man, this guy is unprepared but really good mission he has. Hopefully he makes something out of it." Well, you made something 100 times better out of it than I ever thought possible, all the while inspiring me. Thank you for everything, and I hope you succeed along your journey

[@colinhall1106]

Im proud to announce that i have bought my 2nd book in my entire life. Ive pre ordered your ghost town living book. It comes out on my daughters birthday so i plan on reading it with her .

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@Aaron25thinfantry]

I can’t believe it’s been 4 years! You helped get me through one of the toughest times in my life and I’m sure many during Covid. It’s been epic seeing you grow and always treat the town like the star it is. Thank you Brent ❤

[@GhostTownLiving]

Oh wow. Thank you so much for that note! I really appreciate it

[@EarlyRiser--]

Book preordered a few days ago! What an amazing canyon Brent. 20,000 rock art paintings does make it sacred ground. I bet it feels awesome when there is no wind and the silence takes over. Its a natural cathedral of your ancestors. Often rock art might contain astrological/celestial markers but we can only guess and interpret. That you realize its sacred space, you will continue to be rewarded by the ancestors. You are meant to be at Cerro Gordo.

[@Michael-ex9uo]

You're looking so much healthier than you did previously. You got color back in your face and some meat back on your bones. You seem to be less depressed and have found your purpose. I love all that you've done. God bless!

[@rss8376]

He’s an investment banker that burned down his hotel that wasn’t structurally sound to begin with then raised over 100 k from you suckers online to fix it. Wait didn’t he have insurance? Smh what a fraud. Also him and his investment buddies are the ones that bought it.

[@MegaRetr]

Thank you so much Brent

[@marcushume2240]

Congratulations Brent. Great news. Cant wait to read your book. Hotel is coming along nicely. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Canada.

[@lycidasxwerewolf]

I've been watching your channel since the very beginning and it's hard to believe 4 years has passed already. I'm ecstatic at all the progress you've made and friends you've made along the way. Everything is coming together as it should!! Keep up the great work man!!

[@shanacookthecanukgypsy9527]

Oh my gosh the petroglyph drawings are Magical !! Thanks for Exploring for these things and Sharing them Brent

[@AliceDianaa]

You are such a brilliant communicator, I have no doubt in my mind that the book is going to be incredible and a great success. It’s been amazing to watch your journey since the channel opened and I looked forward to ordering your book when it reaches the UK! I wish you every success (and safety!)

[@reneewillsey9341]

You wrote a book on Cerro Gordo !! I've been following you for a while... You're such an inspiration to me, as you're doing what I so deeply desire to do myself- including writing the book! I've been Journaling all my life, I often think about writing a memior. I hope to one day visit this wonderful place and delve into the history you have dug up. What you said at the end of your video is so moving, it really got me thinking about the stresses of my day. While you're feeling gratitude on those sacred grounds, I feel grateful from my couch, for you and what you have done in Cerro Gordo. You help us viewers to dream.

[@chriss1810]

I’ve been here since 2020 Brent I love every single video and I’ve learned so much thank you for every single video I hope to go there one day 😄

[@ScarferD]

Been watching your channel since day 1. This is my favorite channel. Want more episodes. Thanks Brett so much.

[@leevy6753]

Brother. You are living the dream. Creating new but uncovering and preserving the past all at the same time. It's been a minute since I've watched one of your vids so its cool to see the progress!!!! BRAVO!!!!!!

[@szwally1]

Ordered your book today. Cant wait to read it. thanks for all your hard work and letting us all watch your progress.

[@kathrynjohnston794]

I love your channel. I came just as you were starting to rebuild when Dave Sparks delivered your water container. I was hooked. I applaud you rebuilding Cerro Gordo and digging for and finding the history of it. I do close my eyes at times when you go down into the mines. Not as much now as in the beginning. I look forward to exploring with you and finding out more of the history. Your book will help immensely. May God bless you and keep you safe in your explorations from Maple Grove Minnesota!

[@evanshears6643]

I have said this before and I’ll say it again Brent, I know that when the hotel burnt down that you felt a massive loss of history and personal pride of the town. However, you are making history. And I believe that it’s probably wayyyy too easy to forget that when you get so caught up in working on the town. But you will be one of the greats that goes down in this towns history. I hope to visit one day. Thank you for the entertainment over the last 4 years.

[@youaregodspursuit-47]

I stop by your site from time to time and am refreshed by your patience and dedication to your dream. I like many others thank you for being brave enough to share what you do.

[@dannydaniels3593]

Brent, Jason is a very wonderful person to do what he’s done for you and you doing all the stuff at your mine You both are remarkable. Have fun. Be safe. Hope to see you soon.

[@dotslash]

Plant the little gold seed in the mine so it grows more gold! Wonderful video and loved watching Jason's channel along side this. Love living through your content and can't wait to see what's next!

[@maryhairy1]

4 years ago I came across your channel. It was the best thing since sliced bread! Thanks for the memories !

[@Pollutens]

4 years already man... I remember watching your first video and following since then. Congrats man

[@kandycepeterson2482]

You couldnt give up if you tried Brent. Thats why people love you, and help you fulfill your vision. Its a beautiful thing.

[@jarendaniels4239]

Can’t wait to stay up there. You’re killing it man. Love it. Watched since the inception

[@jessicadavis8291]

I hope you do a video to announce your book so more people can see it! You deserve all of the recognition and success. Thank you for continuing to share your progress, lessons, and sense of great appreciation for our surroundings.

[@TommyMuckey]

Loved that last message. I been really stressed out with life and dealing with bills and watching this made me feel a lot better. You’re the man Brent

[@mrs.g.9816]

Can't wait to see the hotel when it's finished. All the hard work you've been doing to resurrect Cerro Gordo is awesome! (Wish I had your energy!) I also liked seeing the 10,000 year old pictographs, too.

[@Forferdelse666]

Incredibly happy for you and your team in the town Brent. You are really radiating with the progress and how proud it all must make you feel.. and I think I can speak for many other supporters here that we feel like a part of your journey and this channel. My favourite moments include all the building updates. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴 🎉😎

[@iphoneadamf]

You are legitimately the only reason I want to travel half way around the planet. I would give anything to visit this place with my dad before his time is up. He loves your show and so do I.

[@larrypennell8031]

Brent, this edition is one of your best! Please take care while exploring your dreams, but keep it up. Your exploits give elderly flatlanders like me in Bakersfield, a broader view of the world in which we all live. Best wishes!

[@josephstoermer2441]

New subscribe, Jason sent me 😊 love this video. Can’t wait to watch more. 😎👍❤️