Hey man it may be too late but those bees need water. Buy one of those bee hives. Then you can help pollinate the mountain side and make your own honey, etc. Good luck!
Water is everything to live and life, collect the snow..build huge tanks, collect all the rain, store it somehow.... animals & plants will come and make this place even more awsome
Imagine over a century ago, when this mine was active and the miners were hard at work at this location, they would never have thought that over a century later someone would buy this property, film himself talking to imaginary people behind the camera, putting this video in an impossible surreal place (Internet) for other people across the world to witness this location... wow
wooow very well said & short & to the awesome point !!!!! love to know how much it will cost roughly to stay over nite or a weekend in any of them cool interresting room's & houses u talk about in here & i'm only at 5.00 min., mark so far.... so while scrooling here i ask my self i'm sure like every one venturing in here..... what u pay for it lock & stock & all in so far..... & how did u know it was up for sale & all legal...?? no bull crap scam's like every one try's ...........& last of allllll.... where u get your money from to buy a hole town there.....??? guessing u were either born rich or worked in the movies some how & where & saved up or what.......... awesome place here so far............KEEP IT GOING ALL U R DOING ON THERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need to visit this place. I will visit this place. I’m a middle aged guy from Wales, Uk and for some reason this is calling me.. Mid life crisis? Bring it on, I’ll see you soon
Love how real and unfiltered this was, like you candidly showing us the bee problem, missing windows, dirty old floor, and fallen wall and how passionately you tell us about your plans for Cerro Gordo. I hope you would also screen these videos in that mini theater so that guests could see how the place looked before you renovated it coz this is a big part of its history.
History of the Cerro Gordo is obviously intriguing, but I am sold at Brent's passion. His excitement in explaining the history of the town is joy to watch! Shows how much excited he himself is about this adventure!
I was one of the crew that replaced the roof on the Assay Office building. Glad to see it's holding up. Sorry to hear about the fire up there. So much history lost, hope you're OK.
@Joanna Martin Not really, I was a member of a Jeep club that kind of adopted Cerro Gordo at the time. We would bring up firewood and water and other supplies to Robert the caretaker. The building we replaced the roof on was the Assay Office. It was in pretty sad shape with a lot of rodent droppings and other debris but it also had some pretty irreplaceable items that were from the heyday of the mining operations. The new roof will help keep it all out of the elements , but it still needs to have some help cleaning up the inside. The entire site was in need of a lot of TLC as the owners really didn't make any effort to make repairs or upgrades. I was kind of apprehensive when we heard the area was sold to some out of state folks but I think it will turn out to be the best thing that could have happened. Unfortunately the beautiful hotel was lost in a fire a short time ago. But such is the history of Cerro Gordo.
@@stevek9844 I was wondering about fire hazard. Not like the FD can get there in 15 minutes. Sad. I hope the new owner makes it. He's got a huge project ahead of him but he seems enthusiastic! I with him the best. Maybe if things go well he could invest in a small water tanker and pump for fire suppression. Assuming he gets water.
I think that just comes under hazards of that sorta business. Lost a whole wall there. It's why these places become ramshackle ghost towns, they weren't built to last 100 years. Shacks, not mansions. My family has owned a seaside shack for 70 years. Steel I beams reinforce big glass doors. Kitchen, bathroom modernised, wood hotwater heater of my childhood long gone. But it's still a yearly ritual to busy-bee it, replace weatherboards, fix the chimney (again), replace or patch a bit of tin on the roof, recaulk or replace windows. Theseus paradox. No original windows, plumbing or electrical left. But the floorboard that will catch your toe 1/2 a step into the master bedroom, don't think that's ever getting replaced. None of us get caught by it, we all swing our step a little longer walking into that room. N have a wee laugh when a noob kicks their toe. It'll never get an AC unit or gas heating. Not cos it can't, but shouldn't. The hotplate is rubbish, but it never has to cook anything but pasta or rice, we have a firepit, which is far superior for any meat or vegetable. There is a TV, but it's only culturally acceptable use is footy, cricket or tennis. We're into the third generation, I had to manhandle my young nephew into the back of the car, send him back to Sydney. Could say with sincerity, 'Dont worry dude, It'll be here for next time'. Taking charge of such a responsibility is a big thing, is pretty noble. These places fall apart quick if they're not loved.
@@arjovenzia Very true indeed. We have this old house built in the early 20th century from bricks and even these more permanent structures require a lot of love.
I would pay a good dollar to bring my horse to those endless trails. You could allow campers to bring horses, as long as you had them sign something to keep you from being liable for rattlesnake bites or injuries. It's SO beautiful.
I would not want to pull a horse trailer up that road, or worse, back down it again. But I guess you could park the trailer at the bottom and ride the several miles up it.
I’m obsessed with the history of this place. You should do a “day in the life of a miner at cerro gordo” and just go through what they would’ve done with old pictures and stuff !
This is now 2022.and just found your beautiful amazing town you just bought. I think we are too old to come we are 72 yrs x 70rs Linda x john Bellamy.UK. we are so pleased and so happy for you .thankyou for giving us the opportunity to share your experience. Good wishes for the future .your an amazing young man .😄😄😘😘xx
Dave Wineman that’s a great idea, the skies must be as clear as a bell. As a photographer I’d say you could easily get some pro’s in to run a few residential courses which can be a real money maker.
Start it small and be sure to get a connection to the rest of the observatories (I'm pretty sure they have a way to submit data to the national pool of data. I don't know, but would be cool to see "discovered at cero gordo" for something in the sky.)
@@Kafj302 they have a full database for the U.S. to where it is optimal to build observatories. Don't know the website, but there is a very accurate official one.
Having a contest where people make their own videos of the town and then screening them in the movie theater is such a great idea!!! I would so do that. You could have artist retreat weeks where come and learn from each other and make work for a week! Wow this place is stunning
I can't stop watching this. My mom and dad would totally love this. Maybe they are watching it with me. I've asked them to watch over and help you. We went into so many dangerous mine shafts in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Arizona when I was growing up which have all been closed off. Your videos are making me feel those feelings which are hard to describe if you haven't done that. One memory I have is of walking down a mine shaft and finding an enormous chunk of Amethyst in the wall. And all the equipment! You are doing an amazing thing!
You're probably aware, but just wanted to mention arsenic could be a concern. Considering the time period the town was constructed and the vibrant green of some of the walls and furnishings, I'd have some tests done to be safe. Love your work, and really appreciate that you're honoring the historicity of the town.
@@wurzeleule no, asbestos is asbestos, used primarily in the 20th century until the '70s. Arsenic was used in green dyes in the 19th century, specifically Paris green and Scheele's green. Completely different thing.
@@gladimirsavinon104 last thing you would want is a full production crew ruining the place. that's what happens when big film crews roll through a nice small place. everything get's fucked
Glad to see this wonderful old town getting some love ! Approx, 50 years ago I was "bagging peaks" with the Sierra Club Desert Peaks Section (believe it was Pyramid Peak at the time) and stumbled on Cerro Gordo. I paid the caretaker a couple of bucks and pitched my tent on "main street". I had free reign of the town, including the mine building. The most memorable to me was the old machine shop with all the equipment powered by overhead belts and pulleys. Thanks for the video. At 76 years of age it was great.
YEP! Time to REFRAME that back wall! Build it back with 2X6 boards next time. It'll be stronger to handle snow loads, then wax the corrugated roofing panels. That way, the snow will slide right off, instead of stick and crush the roof in from the weight. 😁👍
Cerro Gordo has always been a destination for most OV locals.. You might take time one day and talk with some of the old timers in Lone Pine at Statham Hall at lunch time. There's a lot of history that may really interest you about the town. If you grew up in Lone Pine, your grandparents told you great stories about the town. I haven't been up in at least ten years, but you've done a fantastic job cleaning up. Congratulations!
All I can think about is how hard it had to have been to get all that huge, really huge, mining machinery up that long road from somewhere. I can just picture the struggle that had to have been, those were not easy times. The idea of making something out of this historical town is very interesting and exciting to me and I hope to follow along with you as you keep working to bring back the beauty of the place.
Suggest it to them, or Travel channel, any Channel to support him and help him out. With wiring, water, tools , shit a good steak, fire, run his bath water, Brent dont want much.
@@blackmonday738 Hi! A lot of people have cancelled Netflix, myself included. (Many of us with young daughters and granddaughters stopped supporting that app when Netflix began to show soft porn last year involving young teen girls dancing extremely provocatively.) But there's plenty of other apps/cable channels that could broadcast these videos. Maybe all that's needed is for us to get the word out by sharing each video to Facebook, Twitter, Rumble, MeWe, Gab.com, Reddit, etc. 😁👍
I don't like netflix but I do belive that some network could make a killing and help him out with this at the same time. It would be great to see this place cleaned right up and see him enjoying his sweet little town
"Someone's coming.. who the fuck is that?" It never fails, I can be alone for weeks without seeing a single soul. As soon as I turn on the camera, someone shows up... every time. You have the curse too! LOL
Just awesome! Beware of breathing the dust when cleaning up the areas. Remember is very very old century of dust and dangerous minerals to breathe Awesome video 👍👍👍👍👍 blessings on your protect and mission of history .😇
@@rayna8423 Not much mold in such a dry climate, but Hanta Virus IS a potential problem. He talks in one of his videos where he's fixing up a cabin at a small mine on the other side of the mountain about his concern about such.
@@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG actually they used to alter the "one cent" on the back of large cents and change them to "one cunt" the ladies would collect them from the men and give them to their boss.
Would you ever consider leaving a camera running all night in each building to see if there is any residual guests? Or would you stay in each building with a camera? Something you'd do for us maybe?
I can see it now. "Cerro Gordo Film Festival", the movies are screened in the renovated theater, complete with old-timey bar and concession stand. The grand prize is the "Silver Nugget"!
I just got through watching all of your videos from start to finish, now I'm rewatching them all. A few years ago I lived in an old mining town in Utah, every day was a new adventure and I found myself, literally found myself in that town. I will move back to that town, no one can tell me anything different! ❤️❤️❤️
Love the channel just one bit of advice to help it grow: Your framerate is not too high on that camera, so be careful panning too much. Hard to keep track of things, keep it slow and steady Remember that there are delicate people inside that camera watching. Really lots of potential for this channel
I love this comment, such a kind way to offer constructive advice! I was going to say the same thing, as I really enjoy watching these videos however I can only watch about 20 mins at a time otherwise I begin to feel ill
Visited your place last year and loved it. So glad you included the Hoist Shaft and main mine! You have really cleaned up and organized the General Store....looks fantastic!
Going back and watching some of these older videos.... I am glad you got to document the American Hotel and it's old glory before the fire. Hopefully the new hotel will be just as good as what this video shows.... should add gunshot hole again just for the story
I get so excited when i see ur videos i even have my mam hooked and waiting for u to upload! Were both fascinated by the 1800s and the wild west and ur videos are fuelling out addictions haha
I bet this is something a lot of Overland off-road fans would love! With the dirt road/trail through the mountains and town, and you talking about making little campsites, I’d bet you could get some serious business from that group of enthusiasts! They’d be able to drive the trail(s) and stop to camp if they needed or wanted, etc.
If I was younger I would probably buy one too. It's amazing how life goes by fast and quick. I enjoyed the video. It reminds me of Powell, Wyoming. 1975-76.
Spent lots of time there years ago. We would sit on the patio of the general store and get buzzed by jets coming up the canyon from China Lake. Last time I was there, we had tea with Jody in the Belshaw house. Such a nice friendly woman hated it when she passed.
I just discovered this channel and am totally fascinated. This guy is living my dream. I love how the bathroom has a pile of bees and there's an entire wall missing. Crazy stuff.
@French Toast: The question is from what this young man is making his living. Just by taking videos for RUclips? How much was the ghost town? He says he spent his life earnings. This can mean much or little. I guess the town was $10.000. Right?
@@Diacred Thanks for the information. Good for the owner, doesn't match with my thin purse though. Hopefully he can make some money of this investment, perhaps as a tourist destination.
Too many old houses with no insulation get critters in the walls to nest. Honey bees will do this, Wasp, Carpenter bees ect ect, Stinging insects are a total pain to get rid of. You may have to tent it to get them all out
This is the coolest place I have seen in long time. Love all the things that were left behind. You have did a great job cleaning up and sitting the town up a place to visit and stay. Great job.
Love seeing all the progress you've already got done, can't wait to see it all finished! Btw you gave me so much anxiety standing in the cage for the main mine. Please be fucking careful!!!
I love the fact that we can still get to see the beauty of the hotel. I hate that you lost it. But I cant wait to see your amazing addition to the town in its place.
So cool. I'm late to the game. Catching up on Wonderhussy vids brought me here. The views are amazing. Would love to visit someday. That clawfoot bathtub could tell a few tales. Back, heartbreaking about the hotel.
You are one fortunate man. The mining town is cool and all, but that location is simply magical. Death Valley to the east, the Sierra Nevada to the west, adjacent to the White Mountains. That is heaven on earth...
You honestly think there was any trees for miles around this place when it was an active mining town and everything is made out if wood/timber?? 😄😄😄 Nice thought though. The trees that are there are because the people left.
@Fuck Google Haha there are many people in his same position that have done what I suggested and have completely changed the look and climate of their areas by doing what I said. You clearly don’t know what your talking about. Nothing can stand in the way of someone who is ambitious and passionate about a goal. Don’t be so negative.
@@louisemissouri4410 Your view is really environmentally ignorant and also ignorant of the place. It takes a LOT of water to support tree, especially trees that are not native to this high altitude desert location. I live in the same desert at a much lower altitude, and MANY plants just will not survive where I am. There is very little water in this location. Some of his videos address the issue of little water. He often mentions the high altitude. But IF you're from Missouri, where there is a LOT of water, at a low elevation, and loamy soil, LOTS of things will grow and prosper there. There is NO high elevation in Missouri. But lots of high elevation in the southwest deserts. NOte that in many of the views to the western side, you can see the highest mountain in the 48 states, Mt. Whitney, right across the valley. That valley floor is higher than any place in Missouri. At Cerro Gordo, it's a desert. Note the amount of natural vegetation on the western slope of the mountains towards Owens Lake. It's barren. Naturally. The place has very cold winters, yet not deep snow. The eastern slope of the mountains have a fair amount of pinon pine trees and Junipers. Even though woodcutters cut down LOTS of such trees in the 1800s. But look at the video where he follows the salt tram down the east slope to the Saline Valley (he mistakenly often refers to that valley as "Death Valley", but that's over another range of tall mountains to the southeast. In the eastern US, east of the Rockies, things are so relatively flat and low (even in place like the Blue Ridge Mountains or the Ozarks, things will grow with no concern for elevation. The highest point of Missouri, Taum Sauk, at 1772 feet, is 1,000 feet lower than my home in the Mojave Desert. And we have issues with plant not surviving here because of elevation. Cerro Gordo, the town and mines are about 8700'. Very few plants will grow at that elevation. Let alone in the desert or lacking water or rich soil.
Wonderful place, from the trees that grown at the slope of the hill, showing that the humidity and water still available there. To greening the site, when house use, the waste water could be use as watering the plants surround the camp site.. The Old huge winch Machine was gorgeous, may be next... what A Sounds!!! come out when the machine start...Hope u succeed bro..
Is there information on how and when mining ended, the town was abandoned, who owned it before you, what they were doing with it, how you came to get involved with it, who else is involved in the project, etc etc etc?
I'd definitely love to come see the town when you are done and someone said keep it vintage and I agree. Also make some parts of the town where some can help work fixing it up. Just a idea
Love your channel. We accidentally found it looking for the nostalgia of our first visit. About 40 years ago when my husband and I were in our younger years, paid a visit to Cerro Gordo. If you can imagine we pushed my Chevy Chevelle up that treacherous road to top the mountain and discover this gem glimmering at the top. We were quite adventurous in those days and my husband had climbed down many abandoned mines in his day. We were met by an older women and her daughter. She was packing up her jeep to head down the mountain for water. She offered us a short tour for a dollar. Told my husband he could look through the hotel but not to go upstairs because it was not safe. My husband was able to go into the big metal blog but I was not brave enough. This place holds found memories when our love was young and our hearts were full of adventure. I love to see that this place is being resurrected from the ground. What a beautiful dream. We will continue to watch your channel it brings us peace..
I first heard of this place when I joined my teenage daughter watching her favourite you tubers - Sam and Colby.. they payed you a visit.. and I thought it was very interesting.! I was saddened to see the hotel on fire.. so much history and artifacts. I have just subbed to your channel, so I can't wait to join you on your adventures. Best wishes, from Co. Dublin, Ireland.
This is amazing. I have passed that access road a dozen times or more at various times. I used to live up by Bridgeport and I loved camping in Death Valley. Actually, I was just out there on vacation in August. Small world, I suppose.
He mentioned in a comment on his other video (can't remember if it was the 1st or 2nd) that there are a few hundred miners buried in the cemetery, and that there are some still in the mines!
I love this town. I would love going thru all the mines. The history is awesome. You have made a great choice in rebuilding this town. I wish you all the luck in the world bringing your dream to reality. I will continue watching.
Oh my God, that tapestry/wall hanging/whatever at 12:44 is exactly the same one my parents had in our house when I was a kid! This really brought me back.
With almost 2500 comments so far ,it was hard to see if anyone had commented, that Cerro Gordo Peak was a popular hang gliding site back in the late 70's . Many flights over 100 miles distance originated from the peak. The scenery here is truly outstanding.
Coolest, most interesting place I’ve seen in a long friggin time... mines, hikes, history, and beautiful landscape... I can’t wait for more videos and for the chance to visit one day... new sub for sure 👍🏼✌🏼🇨🇦
Amazing place , awesome history , fantastic veiws lol my 3rd vid in , loving the whole thing , the adventure :) i have a lot to catch up on to where you are now , for sure , going to watch binge watch all yore vids , enjoy the journey . ATM i see a amazing possible holiday retreat thing , with the History of the place incorprated , the Geology and mines . Be a amazing expereince for people ,thats is where i "think" you will take this , time will tell , love to Binge watch lol Be happy my freind
Glad to see you are actively preserving the town. My wife and I spent our 25th anniversary in June 2006 by renting the Belshaw House for the weekend around June 14, 2006. Got to know your predecessor Mike Patterson, and was fascinated about his background and environmental philosophy. Sad to see he had passed away more recently. Wish you best of success and we plan to visit when things are fully restored up there.
That is amazing. Living off the land and manage with what is already there so that does not go to waste. Also to be able to tell the history of the area is amazing. More people in the world should do this. I hope I get to someday.
So sorry to hear about the hotel brother. Came over from heavy d and glad to be able to see it before. Beautiful building with alot of history. Keep up the amazing work
This is awesome brother, I am glad there is people like you that share this beautiful historic place! I would love to visit one day, unfortunately I am in a wheelchair, I hope one day to be able to walk and this will definitely be in my bucket list
You're literally living my dream, idk how but I'm gonna do the same, would love to breath life into an old ghost town and open it up to people to experience
We visited on Monday when the county inspector was there.... I told Richard I'd be happy to come help restore for a few days, when it warms up just a libit. He has my cell, it's a 210 number from SA, TX but we are in Bishop
Brent Wow that church/garage looks amazing! Robert showed it to me a few months ago and it was PACKED! wow you are good some great work sir! Im shocked, cant wait to rent out a house!
Hey man it may be too late but those bees need water. Buy one of those bee hives. Then you can help pollinate the mountain side and make your own honey, etc. Good luck!
What a great idea! I hope he sees your comment
lol
+1
He could also sell then venom from the bees, wich is very rare
Water is everything to live and life, collect the snow..build huge tanks, collect all the rain, store it somehow.... animals & plants will come and make this place even more awsome
Imagine over a century ago, when this mine was active and the miners were hard at work at this location, they would never have thought that over a century later someone would buy this property, film himself talking to imaginary people behind the camera, putting this video in an impossible surreal place (Internet) for other people across the world to witness this location... wow
Those thoughts always amaze me. How many people and lives were linked to this place..
Point of correction- he's talking to non-present people. They are very real though. You're not imaginary, are you?
@@googlepleaseleavemealonean6198 They would be imaginary to someone from the 1800s.
imagine 100 years from now what would happen to that place
wooow very well said & short & to the awesome point !!!!! love to know how much it will cost roughly to stay over nite or a weekend in any of them cool interresting room's & houses u talk about in here & i'm only at 5.00 min., mark so far.... so while scrooling here i ask my self i'm sure like every one venturing in here..... what u pay for it lock & stock & all in so far..... & how did u know it was up for sale & all legal...?? no bull crap scam's like every one try's ...........& last of allllll.... where u get your money from to buy a hole town there.....??? guessing u were either born rich or worked in the movies some how & where & saved up or what.......... awesome place here so far............KEEP IT GOING ALL U R DOING ON THERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need to visit this place. I will visit this place. I’m a middle aged guy from Wales, Uk and for some reason this is calling me..
Mid life crisis? Bring it on, I’ll see you soon
Welsh just can't help but mine can they. Hope you catch some coal brother
newport?
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Me too and I’m from a mining town
@@redpill9240 lol
Love how real and unfiltered this was, like you candidly showing us the bee problem, missing windows, dirty old floor, and fallen wall and how passionately you tell us about your plans for Cerro Gordo. I hope you would also screen these videos in that mini theater so that guests could see how the place looked before you renovated it coz this is a big part of its history.
History of the Cerro Gordo is obviously intriguing, but I am sold at Brent's passion. His excitement in explaining the history of the town is joy to watch! Shows how much excited he himself is about this adventure!
I was one of the crew that replaced the roof on the Assay Office building. Glad to see it's holding up. Sorry to hear about the fire up there. So much history lost, hope you're OK.
That's so neat. Know any history that you could share with us?
@Joanna Martin Not really, I was a member of a Jeep club that kind of adopted Cerro Gordo at the time. We would bring up firewood and water and other supplies to Robert the caretaker. The building we replaced the roof on was the Assay Office. It was in pretty sad shape with a lot of rodent droppings and other debris but it also had some pretty irreplaceable items that were from the heyday of the mining operations. The new roof will help keep it all out of the elements , but it still needs to have some help cleaning up the inside. The entire site was in need of a lot of TLC as the owners really didn't make any effort to make repairs or upgrades. I was kind of apprehensive when we heard the area was sold to some out of state folks but I think it will turn out to be the best thing that could have happened. Unfortunately the beautiful hotel was lost in a fire a short time ago. But such is the history of Cerro Gordo.
@@stevek9844 I can't imagine the wiring in the hotel was the best. Probably well chewed up by mice & rats.
@@stevek9844 I was wondering about fire hazard. Not like the FD can get there in 15 minutes. Sad. I hope the new owner makes it. He's got a huge project ahead of him but he seems enthusiastic! I with him the best. Maybe if things go well he could invest in a small water tanker and pump for fire suppression. Assuming he gets water.
“This is the nicest house in Cerro Gordo” one minute later “looks like we’re missing a window”
I think that just comes under hazards of that sorta business. Lost a whole wall there. It's why these places become ramshackle ghost towns, they weren't built to last 100 years.
Shacks, not mansions. My family has owned a seaside shack for 70 years. Steel I beams reinforce big glass doors. Kitchen, bathroom modernised, wood hotwater heater of my childhood long gone. But it's still a yearly ritual to busy-bee it, replace weatherboards, fix the chimney (again), replace or patch a bit of tin on the roof, recaulk or replace windows. Theseus paradox. No original windows, plumbing or electrical left. But the floorboard that will catch your toe 1/2 a step into the master bedroom, don't think that's ever getting replaced. None of us get caught by it, we all swing our step a little longer walking into that room. N have a wee laugh when a noob kicks their toe.
It'll never get an AC unit or gas heating. Not cos it can't, but shouldn't. The hotplate is rubbish, but it never has to cook anything but pasta or rice, we have a firepit, which is far superior for any meat or vegetable. There is a TV, but it's only culturally acceptable use is footy, cricket or tennis.
We're into the third generation, I had to manhandle my young nephew into the back of the car, send him back to Sydney. Could say with sincerity, 'Dont worry dude, It'll be here for next time'.
Taking charge of such a responsibility is a big thing, is pretty noble. These places fall apart quick if they're not loved.
@@arjovenzia Very true indeed. We have this old house built in the early 20th century from bricks and even these more permanent structures require a lot of love.
And later, a wall
Just getting some fresh air
The bees?
I would pay a good dollar to bring my horse to those endless trails. You could allow campers to bring horses, as long as you had them sign something to keep you from being liable for rattlesnake bites or injuries. It's SO beautiful.
Are there places that already do something that?
@@red_light_3937 There actually aren't! Horses are typically rode on very large, heavy-duty treadmills, or mouse wheels devices.
I would not want to pull a horse trailer up that road, or worse, back down it again. But I guess you could park the trailer at the bottom and ride the several miles up it.
Then you have to worry about garbage
That's what I was saying!
I’m obsessed with the history of this place. You should do a “day in the life of a miner at cerro gordo” and just go through what they would’ve done with old pictures and stuff !
I think he read this and used it as inspiration
This is now 2022.and just found your beautiful amazing town you just bought. I think we are too old to come we are 72 yrs x 70rs Linda x john Bellamy.UK. we are so pleased and so happy for you .thankyou for giving us the opportunity to share your experience. Good wishes for the future .your an amazing young man .😄😄😘😘xx
Can’t wait for you guys to have this place up and running. Its defiantly on my bucket list to visit and maybe stay.
Thanks!
Like OMG I just stumbled onto this and so hope to one day visit and receive a tour. On my bucket list too.
@@moewilson4605 me too i found the channel about 2 hours ago and im hooked!
Ha, i too just found this channel a couple hours ago and am in love with Gordo :)
206 IDIOTS THAT VOTE FOR SLEEPY JOE!!!! WOW
Build an observatory. Pretty sure it's nice and dark up there.
Dave Wineman that’s a great idea, the skies must be as clear as a bell. As a photographer I’d say you could easily get some pro’s in to run a few residential courses which can be a real money maker.
Start it small and be sure to get a connection to the rest of the observatories (I'm pretty sure they have a way to submit data to the national pool of data. I don't know, but would be cool to see "discovered at cero gordo" for something in the sky.)
@@Kafj302 they have a full database for the U.S. to where it is optimal to build observatories. Don't know the website, but there is a very accurate official one.
in another vid when he arrives, theres zero light pollution out there
@@romchompa6858 Sadly that's just one criterion for it.
Having a contest where people make their own videos of the town and then screening them in the movie theater is such a great idea!!! I would so do that. You could have artist retreat weeks where come and learn from each other and make work for a week! Wow this place is stunning
I can't stop watching this. My mom and dad would totally love this. Maybe they are watching it with me. I've asked them to watch over and help you. We went into so many dangerous mine shafts in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Arizona when I was growing up which have all been closed off. Your videos are making me feel those feelings which are hard to describe if you haven't done that. One memory I have is of walking down a mine shaft and finding an enormous chunk of Amethyst in the wall. And all the equipment! You are doing an amazing thing!
As a historian this whole channel is a gold mine, I'd love to visit some day! Take care. :)
Actually it was a silver mine! 😆 lol!
Thank you for including us in your explorations of Cerro Gordo! It's so interesting and I am loving it so far!
Thanks for checking it out! The support for the town has really meant a lot.
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your an idiot
Michael Argenta thank you
@@michaelargenta3856 "You're" an illiterate asshat...
You're probably aware, but just wanted to mention arsenic could be a concern. Considering the time period the town was constructed and the vibrant green of some of the walls and furnishings, I'd have some tests done to be safe. Love your work, and really appreciate that you're honoring the historicity of the town.
Isnt it called Asbestos?
Historicity?
@@wurzeleule no, asbestos is asbestos, used primarily in the 20th century until the '70s. Arsenic was used in green dyes in the 19th century, specifically Paris green and Scheele's green. Completely different thing.
@@jaceboatwright6700 you can literally Google anything and get at least semi-credible information and you're asking me for a definition? Look it up.
@@nahyeahtho Ah, I didnt realise these were two different things, thanks for clearing that up for me
I say try to keep everything vintage. That way movie producers in Hollywood can rent the place for films.
Hollywood is dead.
@@captainfragger6295 I mean he gets what I mean. What I mean is filmmakers. I find it odd that I have to clarify that since it's kinda obvious.
Yup, he sure could👍🏽
I was thinking the same thing!
@@gladimirsavinon104 last thing you would want is a full production crew ruining the place. that's what happens when big film crews roll through a nice small place. everything get's fucked
Glad to see this wonderful old town getting some love ! Approx, 50 years ago I was "bagging peaks" with the Sierra Club Desert Peaks Section (believe it was Pyramid Peak at the time) and stumbled on Cerro Gordo. I paid the caretaker a couple of bucks and pitched my tent on "main street". I had free reign of the town, including the mine building. The most memorable to me was the old machine shop with all the equipment powered by overhead belts and pulleys. Thanks for the video. At 76 years of age it was great.
I think it's awesome that you bought this Place Because these Ghost towns Help tell the story of our country
Would love to come and stay, I’m from Ireland and I find the deserts and mountains of America so cool.. keep up the good work
It's in the middle of nowhere...hundreds of miles from cricket farts.
Kildare here ;)
‘This house is the most comfortable’
Bathroom filled with thousands of dead/alive bees.
“Bees?”
Alana Benitez ‘who’d want a bee as a gift?’
I was thinking that must be where the demon of the town lives lol.
@@wyldflwr wouldn't it bee flies?
Guess what's underneath....haaa
I like how he goes in a random room and goes oh shit the walls gone lmao 😂
I had a good laugh at that one. I hate it that he had that misfortune though
*buys a ghost town and finds more issues than he first discovered*
"That's not a project I had signed up for..." --- lol
That's pretty normal for a ghost town. :P
YEP! Time to REFRAME that back wall! Build it back with 2X6 boards next time. It'll be stronger to handle snow loads, then wax the corrugated roofing panels. That way, the snow will slide right off, instead of stick and crush the roof in from the weight. 😁👍
@@RMJ1984: But we'll worth the investment. 😁
12:45 My Grand Parents (born 1900 and 1905) had that Same Rug on the Wall as a Picture.... So Cool seeing that... From Alberta CANADA
Cerro Gordo has always been a destination for most OV locals.. You might take time one day and talk with some of the old timers in Lone Pine at Statham Hall at lunch time. There's a lot of history that may really interest you about the town. If you grew up in Lone Pine, your grandparents told you great stories about the town. I haven't been up in at least ten years, but you've done a fantastic job cleaning up. Congratulations!
Use small amounts of paint around the key hole on the lock and on the side of the key. Easy to match a paint color on both.
I used to work for Ingersoll Rand. You’ve got to show them that piece of equipment. They would probably throw some money your way and love to see it!
Exactly what I just said to my gf.
Do some research first though.
Figure out what its worth.
"Let me stand on this and hope not to die" This dude has balls. That's a big NOPE for me. Wouldn't catch me standing on that.
I knew this man had that energy when he saw all them dead and cooked bees and so casually said it's another project to the list lol.
All I can think about is how hard it had to have been to get all that huge, really huge, mining machinery up that long road from somewhere. I can just picture the struggle that had to have been, those were not easy times. The idea of making something out of this historical town is very interesting and exciting to me and I hope to follow along with you as you keep working to bring back the beauty of the place.
I’d assume they built it in smaller stages then constructed it onsite.
I would literally watch this as a Netflix series😭❤️
Suggest it to them, or Travel channel, any Channel to support him and help him out. With wiring, water, tools , shit a good steak, fire, run his bath water, Brent dont want much.
@@blackmonday738 Hi! A lot of people have cancelled Netflix, myself included.
(Many of us with young daughters and granddaughters stopped supporting that app when Netflix began to show soft porn last year involving young teen girls dancing extremely provocatively.)
But there's plenty of other apps/cable channels that could broadcast these videos. Maybe all that's needed is for us to get the word out by sharing each video to Facebook, Twitter, Rumble, MeWe, Gab.com, Reddit, etc. 😁👍
YES
I don't like netflix but I do belive that some network could make a killing and help him out with this at the same time. It would be great to see this place cleaned right up and see him enjoying his sweet little town
this is wayyyy betterrrr
I'm LIVING for these videos. Please keep them coming! Stay safe!
Right! RUclips has been a bit boring since our state shut down 😔
Thanks! Working on it!
I love the western USA! 😍🇺🇸🎸🦅⚔️
your a stupid ass
@@michaelargenta3856 You're*
"Someone's coming.. who the fuck is that?" It never fails, I can be alone for weeks without seeing a single soul. As soon as I turn on the camera, someone shows up... every time. You have the curse too! LOL
What time did he say that i missd it
@@Pokeman79797 10:27, never explained though...
Yes well he emphasizes it for our entertainment purpose 😝
I’ve been to cerro gordo a lot in my time you really should interview Robert he’s a Wealth of information
Just awesome! Beware of breathing the dust when cleaning up the areas. Remember is very very old century of dust and dangerous minerals to breathe Awesome video 👍👍👍👍👍 blessings on your protect and mission of history .😇
I love how the houses have no plaster and all wood there just beautiful 😊
Use a mask if you create a lot of dust in interiors with Fermin or mice, Hantavirus, no bueno
mold spores too
Asbestos who knows
@@rayna8423 Not much mold in such a dry climate, but Hanta Virus IS a potential problem. He talks in one of his videos where he's fixing up a cabin at a small mine on the other side of the mountain about his concern about such.
@@emmaphilo4049 Actually very little insulation in the place, and very little paint either. So not much real concern about asbestos there.
20:34 I believe the ingersoll rand is an air compressor to provide air to the underground workings of the mine
21:02 Holy crap, that's an Ingersoll Rand. I love their tools. That's gotta be worth a lot of money.
I used to work for Trane which was partnered with Ingersoll Rand (until they split this year). Idk why but seeing that name reminded me
Get a metal detector! Find old brothel tokens and stuff!
@Cassidy Lamb I don't think brothels used tokens back then; more likely they were ID cards w/holograms made of opium...
@@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG actually they used to alter the "one cent" on the back of large cents and change them to "one cunt" the ladies would collect them from the men and give them to their boss.
@@cassidylamb1879 lmfao
21:40 - the wall’s still there…just “altered”. Think 4x4 as a temp support. 😊
I could literally stay there and admire all the old things forever
Would you ever consider leaving a camera running all night in each building to see if there is any residual guests?
Or would you stay in each building with a camera?
Something you'd do for us maybe?
Would you volunteer to stay alone ...building by building....room by room... all by yourself ( hopefully )
I believe Zak Bagans from Ghost Adventures investigated this town on his show and indeed in fact proved it was occupied with residual energy
I can see it now. "Cerro Gordo Film Festival", the movies are screened in the renovated theater, complete with old-timey bar and concession stand. The grand prize is the "Silver Nugget"!
Thank you for not having annoying music in the background to loud nor obnoxious. Glad your keeping it REAL! Rad too
I just got through watching all of your videos from start to finish, now I'm rewatching them all. A few years ago I lived in an old mining town in Utah, every day was a new adventure and I found myself, literally found myself in that town. I will move back to that town, no one can tell me anything different! ❤️❤️❤️
Love the channel just one bit of advice to help it grow: Your framerate is not too high on that camera, so be careful panning too much. Hard to keep track of things, keep it slow and steady Remember that there are delicate people inside that camera watching. Really lots of potential for this channel
Thanks for the tips!
Yes! Thank you. I can’t watch this channel at night when I’m tired or I get motion sick.
Maybe get a gimbal..
I love this comment, such a kind way to offer constructive advice! I was going to say the same thing, as I really enjoy watching these videos however I can only watch about 20 mins at a time otherwise I begin to feel ill
Lol yes delicate eyes we have, but we're all here testing the waters. Ok some water, for now.
Great progress.. love the general store with all of the town artifacts. So cool!
Thanks! There are some great finds in there
great progress. where the hell are you from Portland. your an idiot.
@@michaelargenta3856 What's your mental deal dude? You keep calling people names on this channel and everyone seems to be so chill and cool.
@just killin' time 😊😂
@@michaelargenta3856 *you're
Visited your place last year and loved it. So glad you included the Hoist Shaft and main mine! You have really cleaned up and organized the General Store....looks fantastic!
Going back and watching some of these older videos.... I am glad you got to document the American Hotel and it's old glory before the fire. Hopefully the new hotel will be just as good as what this video shows.... should add gunshot hole again just for the story
Absulute best video of any silver mine ghost town I’ve ever seen . I’m anxious about seeing the finale completion of CERO GORDO !!!
I want to be able to say "I left my heart in Cerro Gordo". Great job with these videos and I hope this place is a success!
I get so excited when i see ur videos i even have my mam hooked and waiting for u to upload! Were both fascinated by the 1800s and the wild west and ur videos are fuelling out addictions haha
I bet this is something a lot of Overland off-road fans would love! With the dirt road/trail through the mountains and town, and you talking about making little campsites, I’d bet you could get some serious business from that group of enthusiasts! They’d be able to drive the trail(s) and stop to camp if they needed or wanted, etc.
If I was younger I would probably buy one too. It's amazing how life goes by fast and quick. I enjoyed the video. It reminds me of Powell, Wyoming. 1975-76.
Spent lots of time there years ago. We would sit on the patio of the general store and get buzzed by jets coming up the canyon from China Lake. Last time I was there, we had tea with Jody in the Belshaw house. Such a nice friendly woman hated it when she passed.
How did you get to know about Cerro Gordo? How did you get to the point of purchasing it and following through with this endeavor?
That's what I want to know wth
Sometimes thats the creepiest part.
Ever just feel like you can smell a video
Maybe scrolling through the internet lmao who knows hope he sees this comment
Yeah how could I do this myself
I just discovered this channel and am totally fascinated. This guy is living my dream. I love how the bathroom has a pile of bees and there's an entire wall missing. Crazy stuff.
@French Toast: The question is from what this young man is making his living. Just by taking videos for RUclips? How much was the ghost town? He says he spent his life earnings. This can mean much or little. I guess the town was $10.000. Right?
@@sharegreats2157 Town was 1.4M $
@@Diacred Thanks for the information. Good for the owner, doesn't match with my thin purse though. Hopefully he can make some money of this investment, perhaps as a tourist destination.
Yes he is a hooligan
Too many old houses with no insulation get critters in the walls to nest. Honey bees will do this, Wasp, Carpenter bees ect ect, Stinging insects are a total pain to get rid of. You may have to tent it to get them all out
Colour code your keys and locks with different colour nail polishes
Smart
i was thinking number on the lock and match with the key, either would work though
i was thinking the same thing but with spray paint. however i have used sharpie numbers on a lock and key set that is still on there years later.
I would camp there. I love your videos. I love to explore historical sites.
This is the coolest place I have seen in long time. Love all the things that were left behind. You have did a great job cleaning up and sitting the town up a place to visit and stay. Great job.
Love seeing all the progress you've already got done, can't wait to see it all finished! Btw you gave me so much anxiety standing in the cage for the main mine. Please be fucking careful!!!
Brianna Lozano Haha, thank you! Gave me a bit of anxiety too
It helps me to paint my padlocks different colors and then paint the key that matches - sure saves time when you need to open them.
This place is amazing. You are probably already looking into historical preservation grants. I bet alot of people will want to visit that place.
I love the fact that we can still get to see the beauty of the hotel. I hate that you lost it. But I cant wait to see your amazing addition to the town in its place.
So cool. I'm late to the game. Catching up on Wonderhussy vids brought me here. The views are amazing. Would love to visit someday. That clawfoot bathtub could tell a few tales. Back, heartbreaking about the hotel.
Farmer: Yep, I own a few hundred nice acres of nice farm land.
You: I own an abandoned Ghost Town and have my own Dynamite Vault.
Lol
MULTIPLE dynamite vaults! He is a LONG WAY from finding all of them. He HAS found quite a few old dynamite sticks though.
You are one fortunate man. The mining town is cool and all, but that location is simply magical. Death Valley to the east, the Sierra Nevada to the west, adjacent to the White Mountains. That is heaven on earth...
Nothing is stopping you from planting trees and helping your area look more like when it was inhabited.
You honestly think there was any trees for miles around this place when it was an active mining town and everything is made out if wood/timber?? 😄😄😄
Nice thought though. The trees that are there are because the people left.
@Fuck Google Haha there are many people in his same position that have done what I suggested and have completely changed the look and climate of their areas by doing what I said. You clearly don’t know what your talking about. Nothing can stand in the way of someone who is ambitious and passionate about a goal. Don’t be so negative.
Conservation wise it's not very smart to plant things that don't belong there. Just appreciate the landscape as it is 😒
@@louisemissouri4410 Your view is really environmentally ignorant and also ignorant of the place. It takes a LOT of water to support tree, especially trees that are not native to this high altitude desert location. I live in the same desert at a much lower altitude, and MANY plants just will not survive where I am. There is very little water in this location. Some of his videos address the issue of little water. He often mentions the high altitude. But IF you're from Missouri, where there is a LOT of water, at a low elevation, and loamy soil, LOTS of things will grow and prosper there. There is NO high elevation in Missouri. But lots of high elevation in the southwest deserts. NOte that in many of the views to the western side, you can see the highest mountain in the 48 states, Mt. Whitney, right across the valley. That valley floor is higher than any place in Missouri. At Cerro Gordo, it's a desert. Note the amount of natural vegetation on the western slope of the mountains towards Owens Lake. It's barren. Naturally. The place has very cold winters, yet not deep snow. The eastern slope of the mountains have a fair amount of pinon pine trees and Junipers. Even though woodcutters cut down LOTS of such trees in the 1800s. But look at the video where he follows the salt tram down the east slope to the Saline Valley (he mistakenly often refers to that valley as "Death Valley", but that's over another range of tall mountains to the southeast. In the eastern US, east of the Rockies, things are so relatively flat and low (even in place like the Blue Ridge Mountains or the Ozarks, things will grow with no concern for elevation. The highest point of Missouri, Taum Sauk, at 1772 feet, is 1,000 feet lower than my home in the Mojave Desert. And we have issues with plant not surviving here because of elevation. Cerro Gordo, the town and mines are about 8700'. Very few plants will grow at that elevation. Let alone in the desert or lacking water or rich soil.
The fact that there's NO WATER didn't register?? This is the DESERT....have you heard of Death Valley??
What your doing is Awesome.. This place has always had so much Potential.
I Printed T-Shirts for Cerro Gordo 25 years ago.
Wonderful place, from the trees that grown at the slope of the hill, showing that the humidity and water still available there. To greening the site, when house use, the waste water could be use as watering the plants surround the camp site.. The Old huge winch Machine was gorgeous, may be next... what A Sounds!!! come out when the machine start...Hope u succeed bro..
Is there information on how and when mining ended, the town was abandoned, who owned it before you, what they were doing with it, how you came to get involved with it, who else is involved in the project, etc etc etc?
They have a website with quite a bit of info. I think it’s cerrogordomines.com
Wikipedia
I'd definitely love to come see the town when you are done and someone said keep it vintage and I agree. Also make some parts of the town where some can help work fixing it up. Just a idea
literally got so excited when i got the notification
Your tour was very interesting and captivating. Love old ways of life.....and antiques
Love your channel. We accidentally found it looking for the nostalgia of our first visit. About 40 years ago when my husband and I were in our younger years, paid a visit to Cerro Gordo. If you can imagine we pushed my Chevy Chevelle up that treacherous road to top the mountain and discover this gem glimmering at the top. We were quite adventurous in those days and my husband had climbed down many abandoned mines in his day. We were met by an older women and her daughter. She was packing up her jeep to head down the mountain for water. She offered us a short tour for a dollar. Told my husband he could look through the hotel but not to go upstairs because it was not safe. My husband was able to go into the big metal blog but I was not brave enough. This place holds found memories when our love was young and our hearts were full of adventure. I love to see that this place is being resurrected from the ground. What a beautiful dream. We will continue to watch your channel it brings us peace..
I first heard of this place when I joined my teenage daughter watching her favourite you tubers - Sam and Colby.. they payed you a visit.. and I thought it was very interesting.! I was saddened to see the hotel on fire.. so much history and artifacts. I have just subbed to your channel, so I can't wait to join you on your adventures. Best wishes, from Co. Dublin, Ireland.
This is amazing. I have passed that access road a dozen times or more at various times. I used to live up by Bridgeport and I loved camping in Death Valley. Actually, I was just out there on vacation in August. Small world, I suppose.
This is so dope! I hope you're not coming scross too much asbestos, ripping up all these old buldings.
Me too!
Brentt, ave you TESTED for asbestos.??
its so sad seeing the america hotel and knowing what is gonna happen, i was genuinely heartbroken but the new one looks amazing. 2024 rewatch:)
21:50 “that’s not a project I had signed up for”, my dude I feel like you’ll be saying that a lot.
Is there a miners cemetery outside town?
The Cemetery is buried now under dust and snow unless he slowly excavates it.
He mentioned in a comment on his other video (can't remember if it was the 1st or 2nd) that there are a few hundred miners buried in the cemetery, and that there are some still in the mines!
I love this town. I would love going thru all the mines. The history is awesome. You have made a great choice in rebuilding this town. I wish you all the luck in the world bringing your dream to reality. I will continue watching.
Oh my God, that tapestry/wall hanging/whatever at 12:44 is exactly the same one my parents had in our house when I was a kid! This really brought me back.
With almost 2500 comments so far ,it was hard to see if anyone had commented, that Cerro Gordo Peak was a popular hang gliding site back in the late 70's . Many flights over 100 miles distance originated from the peak. The scenery here is truly outstanding.
Ok
You need to get some drone footage of your town! It would be awesome thing to include in your videos!
That is literally the most awesome project a person could ever do with their life! Enjoy!
Coolest, most interesting place I’ve seen in a long friggin time... mines, hikes, history, and beautiful landscape... I can’t wait for more videos and for the chance to visit one day... new sub for sure 👍🏼✌🏼🇨🇦
Amazing place , awesome history , fantastic veiws lol my 3rd vid in , loving the whole thing , the adventure :) i have a lot to catch up on to where you are now , for sure , going to watch binge watch all yore vids , enjoy the journey . ATM i see a amazing possible holiday retreat thing , with the History of the place incorprated , the Geology and mines . Be a amazing expereince for people ,thats is where i "think" you will take this , time will tell , love to Binge watch lol Be happy my freind
Glad to see you are actively preserving the town. My wife and I spent our 25th anniversary in June 2006 by renting the Belshaw House for the weekend around June 14, 2006. Got to know your predecessor Mike Patterson, and was fascinated about his background and environmental philosophy. Sad to see he had passed away more recently. Wish you best of success and we plan to visit when things are fully restored up there.
Making my way through all your videos. Love where this is going.
"We've got a visitor... who the f is that?" - me, anytime someone drives by my apartment in suburban America.
There was someone in the reflection of his glasses 10:34
@@aishafranki That's his shadow i think
@@aishafranki That's the tripod I think.
Probably the pyromaniac ghost who burned down the hotel!
That is amazing. Living off the land and manage with what is already there so that does not go to waste. Also to be able to tell the history of the area is amazing. More people in the world should do this. I hope I get to someday.
So sorry to hear about the hotel brother. Came over from heavy d and glad to be able to see it before. Beautiful building with alot of history. Keep up the amazing work
I like how the chair is now pinning the curtain to the wall where he had seen it move..😂👻
RIGHT!!???? WTHECK!! DUH... WHY? JUST WHY?
Dying to see the inside of the dynamite vault!!
Thank you for sharing Cerro gordo with us. Love from India 💙
This is awesome brother, I am glad there is people like you that share this beautiful historic place! I would love to visit one day, unfortunately I am in a wheelchair, I hope one day to be able to walk and this will definitely be in my bucket list
You're literally living my dream, idk how but I'm gonna do the same, would love to breath life into an old ghost town and open it up to people to experience
We visited on Monday when the county inspector was there.... I told Richard I'd be happy to come help restore for a few days, when it warms up just a libit. He has my cell, it's a 210 number from SA, TX but we are in Bishop
Brent Wow that church/garage looks amazing! Robert showed it to me a few months ago and it was PACKED! wow you are good some great work sir! Im shocked, cant wait to rent out a house!
Michael Kern thanks! It’s getting there. A little bit better every day...