Exploring Abandoned Mines In A Ghost Town (and turning one into a lounge!)
Exploring Abandoned Mines In A Ghost Town (and turning one into a lounge!)
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In this episode, I explore many of Cerro Gordo’s abandoned mines! I went into dozens of old mines over the course of a few days and settled on one right up the hill from town to put a little lounge area in. It’s probably not safe enough for guests to visit, but it’s my own little getaway.
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My name is Brent I purchased the former mining town of “Cerro Gordo” this past July 13th (Friday the 13th). Since the Coronavirus outbreak, I’ve moved from Austin, Texas up to the town and I’m living alone in this abandoned ghost town trying to make it into a place for more people to enjoy.
Sometimes it’s beautiful and amazing, sometimes it’s terrifying and the scariest thing I’ve ever done. I grew up in the flatlands of Florida, so this is all new territory for me.
The town was originally established in 1865 and by 1869 they were pulling 340 tons of bullion out of the mountain for Los Angeles.
The silver from Cerro Gordo was responsible for building Los Angeles. The prosperity of Cerro Gordo demanded a larger port city and pushed LA to develop quickly.
The Los Angeles News once wrote:
“What Los Angeles is, is mainly due to it. It is the silver cord that binds our present existence. Should it be uncomfortably severed, we would inevitably collapse.”
In total, there has been over $17,000,000 of minerals pulled from Cerro Gordo. Adjusted for inflation, that number is close to $500,000,000.
It’s been a wild ride so far owning a ‘ghost town’ and we’re having a lot of fun figuring out what to do with it.
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The type of things that might lead you here are interests in ghost towns, abandoned mining towns, abandoned cities, California history, the zombie apocalypse, ghost stories, scary stories, nature, death valley, lone pine CA, mines, exploring, overnight challenges, exploration, urban exploration and yes theory.
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Have you tried putting trail cams at entrances or inside mines to see if anything comes and goes over a week or month? It would be neat to see and also help for safety.
You are brave beyond compare ! Theres no way you could pay me to hop on a 200 hundred year old ladder and descend into the unknown…I just I am lost for words. You seem like a genuine man doing something awesome and I’m happy for you!
Did any mineral rights come with the property? And do you actually own the mines you are exploring? @Ghost Town Living
There doesn’t always have to be music playing over the video… 🙁
OMG THE NAME OF THE PLACE IS CERRO GORDO
THAT MEANS: FAT HILL
the guy is all the time saying: serogodo
what means the guy BOUGHT SOMETHING HE DOESN’T EVEN KNOW HOW TO PRONOUNCE
white people with lot of money and nothing to do….
they just do SHIT!
I presume you weren’t there for the Ridgecrest quake, but I gotta wonder what things would have been like there during it.
Beautiful footage, but this is very dangerous. When you go caving, you have a ground watch (tell someone exactly where you’re going and have them look for you or report you missing if they don’t get a call from you by a certain time). You bring a headlamp, ropes, gloves, and anything else you might need (like water and snacks in case you get lost). Exploring abandoned mines is a lot more dangerous than taking known routes through natural caves. I know this is your property and you can do whatever you want, but please consider doing this more safely.
what do the bobcats drink in summer?
have you considered using this location for youtubers?
this could be the perfect place for people making videos, providing a location for them to creat and make business while making business and in return paying for your own improvement/project.
edit; couple grand for a mini sky orbservatory, or simply lodging for people who want to do some star seeing
my mind is racing, hahahaha
Just stumbled onto your channel. I’m new to this YouTube fascination
I’ve been up there a few times as I live not too far away and visit the Owens Valley and Death Valley often.
I think you are in an amazing place and I’m enjoying this adventure with you.
I’m so invested in this town now…. haha
MUTHAFUCKIN MINE TIME
Man cave…so cool
Thanks for meeting me today. Man your channel is super popular!!
Please get this guy some kind of head protection :’D As an Austrian having visited some mines open to the public myself, I can’t even imagine going into one of those ancient, not-at-all-secure mines without some kind of helmet 🙈
This is the kind of guy rescue teams will risk their life to save… he has no equipment, not even descent shoes…
So Cerro Gordo is to blame for L.A..?
Huh, a town based on greed, that forced another town based on greed to develop.
16:09 is that copper in the top left?
Thank YouTube algorithm – I have no idea why this got thrown out at me but I am enjoying it!
If you disappear I’m believing in ghosts,or maybe just proper safety precautions. Idk
Ever thought about setting yourself up a blacksmith spot?
You should check out the episode that ghost adventures did there before yall bough it.☺ it’s really interesting what they captured evidence wise, and some of the history. 🙂
It would be really interesting if there was a Web Mapping Application (WMA) or other Geographic Information System (GIS) showing these locations throughout the property and how it changed over time. You could possibly take some of the old papers found in tins, e.g. around 9:13 in this video, scan them in and then georeference them. It could help with historic preservation, possibly tax credits, as well.
The bob cats will probably enjoy lounging on the couch. You should put up a hunting camera to see if that happens.
Hiya
Need to do more with the lounge!!
Crazy how much history just gets forgotten
Very educational, thank you for your work
Me again. Im so happy to have found your channel. I cant wait to show everyone what you are doing and have done. i have always been soo fascinated by caves and even watching people explore abandoned and forgotten areas of the world. caves are the most mysterious and spooky places. showing the deep holes keeps my anxiety right on edge. i applaud you for being so brave and also taking the time to film your adventures. more please!
14:12 Is that hole where the Balrogs live?
“Hopefully there’s no bobcats back here, it’s known bobcat territory” this man says with no fear at all. I HAVE to come visit this place❤️❤️
So who helped bring all of that stuff up to and into the mine…you sure didn’t do that all by yourself dude?
Would be cool to see you make an under ground bunker in one of the mines steel doors and such not sure how you could get electricity and water 200 ft underground tho
Really enjoyed you taking us along exploring the mines. Take care and be safe buddy
With the warning you gave in the introduction of this clip people wonder why I feel claustrophobic about mine’s. No easy in and no easy out, plus they might collapse on top of you. Sound’s like a very good reason to stay out.
So in another 200 years are archeologists gonna think they have evidence that people just laid back and chilled in mines that probably took years to dig out?
dang! you are giving me I am Legend vibe here.
just left of head at 12:57 on, could that be gold sparkling?
200 years from now someone is going to go back there doing what you’re doing and be just as amazed finding that as you are finding denim 😆 🤣 😂
Would love to visit. Even better would appreciate sending my son there for adventure and time away from social media.
"Just as a disclaimer, mines are inherently dangerous. They collapse all the time. I do not recommend going in any of these mines."
Accidentally clicks other video
"Okay I do regret staying in that mine over night"
The door to Death Valley mine needs some suring up. Those big rocks at the front door seem questionable…….. getting stuck inside may be a problem. You should carry a pick axe and a small fold up shovel. Maybe get a drag bag and put some survival stuff in it.
My favorite parts are when you mutter, "oh, fuck!"
The lounge is hilarious!
Thank you Dave sparks and diesel Dave for turning me on to your channel I love it!
Thoughts To Live By- Always tell someone when you go on a Tender Date OR exploring an empty mine!
You have so much faith in those 200 year old ladders
Dude, exploring old mines alone is never a good idea.
Sure, if a cave-in happens a partner probably won’t be able to save you, but at least he can tell people where your corpse is…
This guy mentions finding Levi’s so much on this channel. I hope one day he finds his jeans lol
Dude, that is super creepy
Is it just me, or does anyone else ever think about if anyone got trapped in a cave that Collapsed ?