My Adventure to Cerro Gordo

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ธ.ค. 2023
  • Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays everyone!
    In this video I head down to the once Abandoned Ghost Town of Cerro Gordo. This was one of my favorite trips I took this year & it was a pleasure to meet everyone at Cerro Gordo!
    @Marlon_Makes on Instagram & Tik Tok
    Thanks for subscribing, It means a lot to me!
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  • @dianemackey
    @dianemackey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    So happy I found this video! I've been following Brent from the beginning and I love seeing people volunteer and help to bring this very special town back to life. I just want to thank you for taking the time to go there and help out. Good people are hard to find, but Brent certainly has found a way to attract them! All the best to you!

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Diane for the kind words! I really appreciate it. You’re right Brent has found the secret formula haha. It was nothing but good vibes & good ole fashioned hard work while I was there. I can’t wait to go back!

    • @dianemackey
      @dianemackey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marlon_makes Brent really is an inspiration. I firmly believe that the loss of the hotel helped Brent to find his purpose in life and bring out the best in humanity. He deserves all the help he has gotten. You are a blessing.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dianemackey thanks again Diane! I really appreciate it 🙏🏼

    • @SamOlds2999
      @SamOlds2999 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      10th like

    • @SamOlds2999
      @SamOlds2999 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      5th reply

  • @StoppedForaWhile
    @StoppedForaWhile 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nice views!!! Have a great time!!!❤❤

  • @sdelling1
    @sdelling1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Way Cool! Thanks for sharing and your help at Cerro Gordo!

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      After watching Brent’s videos I almost felt compelled to get up there haha. Great experience, can’t wait to be back!

  • @BP-kg7ti
    @BP-kg7ti 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for posting. We as viewers don’t always get to see all the work being done on the property, so it was nice to your video.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was my pleasure! I agree watching Brents videos I always want more haha

  • @KarinaTheDreama
    @KarinaTheDreama 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You are a sweet young man who was raised well. You are so lucky! I wish I could do something up there to contribute! I love Brent & his passion & the Live Cerro Gordo Town !

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m getting older haha but young at heart for sure! My mom cleaned houses her whole life & my dad was a carpenter so hard work has always been around my family!
      You most definitely can contribute in helping out. There are big jobs & small jobs but no job that couldn’t use an extra set of hands! You can do a lot or you can do a little. A simple positive attitude goes a long way up at Cerro Gordo!

  • @rogero9633
    @rogero9633 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice posting. I watched and listened twice! I like to see all the building improvements that are going on. We're seeing more of this as time goes by. Some improvements are replacing some of the shacks that can hardly stand up on their own and others are being enhanced and modified. Some of the improvements are done by respecting the existing structures and showing the way. What a great thing Brent is doing there, and he's the right person to be doing it. This will end up being a destination for campers and hikers.
    I will SUB and LIKE and wait for the next thing you post.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@rogero9633 thank you i appreciate the kind words! You are my 700th subscriber!!! Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @jackanderson1418
    @jackanderson1418 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for sharing your time and talent to help Brent's dream come true great vidio keep up the good work.😊

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks man! I really appreciate it!

  • @ginag1682
    @ginag1682 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video, glad you were able help Brent.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you 🙏🏼 😊

  • @ewelmo3921
    @ewelmo3921 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    As I know well, you did a great thing here. One of the problems of being in a remote area is finding skilled labor willing to donate their time. Hopefully you will make this trip on a regular basis. Brent has a very big job there and it will become a long-term series of projects. I am one of the crazy people who helped out at Burro Schimdts Camp for about 15 years, driving 180 miles each way.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s awesome! That is quite the commitment! I’ll need to look up some information about buttons Schmidt’s camp I’m not familiar! I definitely plan to be back as often as I can!! Thinking sometime in the spring for the next trip!

    • @ewelmo3921
      @ewelmo3921 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Burro Schmidts tunnel is a crazy story, but it's recent (last 20 years) past has been very sad. In short, the owner died and the guy watching the place wanted BLM to pay him.... Nope! He's gone and several volunteers tried to come up on weekends, but the crackheads tore the place apart. It's in sad shape, I don't go there anymore, it's too depressing. I helped out the old lady who owned it from 1982 thru 1999. She died in 2002, I think. Feel free to ask if you have questions. Btw I hope to make the trip myself to Cerro Gordo... I'm in the Midwest right now, but I managed to win an auction for land in NV .... For a dollar! Sooooo you never know, The days of high adventure (or insanity) might come again to the high desert!@@marlon_makes

    • @welcometoorefuge
      @welcometoorefuge 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The volunteers are donating a lot more than their time , especially Dave Sparks and his faithful crew. Without them , CG would still be on a blackboard .

  • @2quintly
    @2quintly 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great attitude, just like Brent "can do, will do", we all appreciate your contribution.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I know I keep saying I appreciate everyone’s kind words but I really do! Yal are part of the reason Cerro Gordo is special! Without the support it wouldn’t be where it is today!

  • @cyndylee544
    @cyndylee544 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So glad to see this video from the perspective of someone donating their time, effort and skills to helping revive Cerro Gorda. I have no such skills, but I've enjoyed watching Brent and all that he has been able to accomplish there thanks to many good people such as yourself! I can't wait until the hotel itself is complete and fully functioning once again, along with the other things he has set out to accomplish as well.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Cyndy! I’m happy you enjoyed the video! Brent really has built up an amazing community around Cerro Gordo!

  • @mlbolts72
    @mlbolts72 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That musta been really neat to visit and help them build . Cool video
    Cerro gordo is amazing 🌵🌲🌳

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Such an amazing trip! From the drive down to the time spent there! Thanks for checking it out I appreciate your time 🙏🏼

    • @mlbolts72
      @mlbolts72 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's on my bucket to visit CG

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mlbolts72 get out there! It’s well worth the effort! Such a special place!

  • @ScottFerreira
    @ScottFerreira 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love it! I visited when participating in the Cerro Gordo Silver Run. Such a fun spot!

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m not ganna lie that run looks insanely tough haha. Would be cool to volunteer during next years run!

    • @ScottFerreira
      @ScottFerreira 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marlon_makes Yes, it was brutal! haha But still a lot of fun! Can't wait to attend again later this year.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ScottFerreira I bet haha! When is the next one ?

  • @samlopez5723
    @samlopez5723 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Excellent video dude loved it. Thank you very much.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for checking it out! I really appreciate it 🙏🏼

  • @KrogerKing
    @KrogerKing 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's great to see people like yourself helping out there! I hope it becomes a successful little town!

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think it’s already a success compared to when Brent showed up. Lots of room for more improvement. Slowly but surely!

  • @jamesrobertson4258
    @jamesrobertson4258 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very good 👍 and awesome 👌 to help C G.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙏🏼 I had a lot of fun! It was a great experience

  • @mjg6966
    @mjg6966 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is a nice little video 👍🇬🇧

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I appreciate the support 🙏🏼🫡

  • @michaelcheli5842
    @michaelcheli5842 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love Cerro Gordo and am a big fan of Brents videos. Your video adventure captured the perspective of a volenteer, and you acomplished alot in your short time there. Thank you for sharing your adventure; great video. A fellow Northern Californian 🙂

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the kind words Michael! It was a great experience! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @randallroberts8045
    @randallroberts8045 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is an amazing video. You did a great job.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Randall that means a lot! I put a lot of time into it!

  • @drueatcer
    @drueatcer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How cool, great video and thanks for helping out.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks David! I really appreciate that!

  • @danielshingleton
    @danielshingleton 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have been watching Brent's progress since his very first video, I love seeing other creators going up there and posting their videos.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      His videos have been very inspiring to me & others! It’s hard not to watch his content haha!

  • @Mike.hobbies
    @Mike.hobbies 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Epic video, man you so lucky to go there literally in the middle on no where. People must be jelous but go hard excellent video so thanks

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha thanks Mike I appreciate the support! Im glad you enjoyed it !

  • @krismiller5474
    @krismiller5474 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Might run into you there, I travel down from WASHINGTON to volunteer about a week in the spring! Coming up will be my second trip.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely might see you there! I’m thinking sometime in spring too!

  • @travisfisher594
    @travisfisher594 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍🏻👊🏻

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @jwcinc12
    @jwcinc12 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoyed seeing a side trip to SG

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support!

  • @frequencymanipulator
    @frequencymanipulator 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You met the Goats!!! Tofu FTW!

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The goats were chill but Elom was a little feisty haha

  • @sarkybugger5009
    @sarkybugger5009 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Brent loves free labour. That's how he got to be rich.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Who doesn’t love volunteers ?! Lol

  • @elizabethbrown4931
    @elizabethbrown4931 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the vlog style

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Liz! I enjoyed making this one forsure!

  • @CompactFlesh
    @CompactFlesh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    from Brentwood to Brent Underwood 😅

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was hoping someone would notice that haha. What are the odds right 😅?

  • @garoldpeterson3433
    @garoldpeterson3433 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for volinteering😅

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure 🤗

  • @michaelreed9887
    @michaelreed9887 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I DO DRY STONE WALLS ITS MY DREAM TO VISIT AND HELP

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do it! Your skills can be put to use out there forsure!

  • @markkcurrier9030
    @markkcurrier9030 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You went to Cerro Gordo and only got a 6 min video?

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I got 4 days, YOU got a 6 min video haha

  • @mikehigginbotham585
    @mikehigginbotham585 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know what you mean about the temperature in the mornings before the sun gets on you I live at 4000 ft only by over here in California in the high desert Apple Valley area you definitely dress in layers you don't dress with no one big old coat on that's for sure

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100% gotta stay warm right off the bat! Luckily once we got to work we warmed up quick!

  • @grantglow4206
    @grantglow4206 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    spotify owns most of the town...

  • @bellestarr6484
    @bellestarr6484 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Stop describing places as the "middle of nowhere." Those remote places are filled with everything.

    • @bellestarr6484
      @bellestarr6484 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      p.s. Slow down images and narration.

    • @SpaceFlye
      @SpaceFlye 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Geographically speaking, it is in the middle of nowhere 😅 (in comparison to the next largest town).
      Maybe "remote" is a better word to describe Cerro Gordo. Definitely not abandoned though, not anymore.

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @SpaceFlye i definitely wasn’t taking away from the town. I mean I did make a whole video on how good my experience was haha

    • @TheHappinessOfThePursuit
      @TheHappinessOfThePursuit 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The internet is one gigantic Karen Farm. 😂❤

    • @marlon_makes
      @marlon_makes  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheHappinessOfThePursuit it’s all good. I know it ain’t ganna be all love haha