Death Valley Flood Destroyed Our Road...Now What?
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Hey guys, this week was a hard one up here at Cerro Gordo. A "1,000 year flood" hit Death Valley right by us and completely washed out our road. Short term, it made it impossible to get up or down the road. Long term, this will mean we cannot get the trucks up the road needed to continue progress on the American Hotel and many other projects. This is an absolutely devastating blow in the series of devastating blows that seems to come with living up here.
The future of many projects is completely up in the air right now and may push the timeline into the winter, which would mean at least 6-8 months of no progress. BUT we're doing everything we can to push through.
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Thank you all so much for all the continued support on this project! If you didn't catch last week's video when we brought up the tank, you can check that out here: th-cam.com/video/G3Cuzm7-3Pc/w-d-xo.html
Awesome vid again, btw you wanted water? You got what you aked hahah you will be fine!
I think you have a hole in your water tank🤣😂
sorry i couldn't resist this comment, good luck man.
Brent, you have heavy machinery, don't wait on the County, fix the road yourself. In fact, if you're fixing it, you might as well upgrade it too.
I retract the story I've retraction retraction I listen to the whole thing realized county gave permission!!!!!!!!Yeah it's too bad the county hasn't fixed it but I already know how that works too many you start working on that road they're going to put a stop work order on you and say that's their territory and then find you for molesting their road I've seen it before county fails to do their job and then someone decides to take it upon themselves to fix it and they end up blocking the road stopping work order and suing the person for the blatant destruction of their road without permission without getting permits blah blah blah like they get permits when they work on it LOL
Don't ever give up on your passion Brent. You are a very good man. Deserve everything your fightingf for.
Let not forget; after Brent works 12+ hours a day repairing the road he takes the time to edit and upload so we can come along on the journey. Thanks Brent!
Think about how hard it would've been to have a flash flood back when they were digging this mine with horses and wagons. How far we've come
Thanks for everything.. Your claim is best for people to copy.
He's definitely not doing the editing himself anymore, but that's to be expected. Editing is a time-consuming process, and Brent definitely has other things he needs to focus his time on at the moment. But shooting the footage for this video I'm sure took more than plenty of time and effort so your overall point stands. So amazing the amount of energy and determination he has. God speed.
It's really not that impressive. It's like us living our daily life but instead we make videos and work on our own time. But we don't, so it seems different but it's not lmfao. If anything we probably work harder than this guy in all honesty. 🤣
@@glennwall552 Well, now we have all the advanced technology and we are on the way to destroying the climate and turning the planet into a desert. Ah progress.
Brent I’m a 50 year old farmer running a 3000 acre family farm in Australia. My experiences in life have taught me no matter how hard things get, when you work through them and fix the problems your self, the feeling of satisfaction and personal reward is far greater than being able to call the maintenance team to fix it. These things make you stronger, and you come out the other side a wiser and better person. You are doing a great job with Cero Gordo, I started following your channel about 2 days after you posted the first video when you got the 2WD Toyota stuck in the snow, in the dark that very first episode. I hope to come visit you some time in 2024, we are coming over to visit my wife’s sister in Oakdale CA. I look forward to every video that you post, both good and bad; hang in there buddy and stay strong!
Very well said, sir!
ahh yeah...... where abouts in oz???
*Cerro Gordo oh man good encouragement
Well said and so true . It’s not what hood throws at you it’s what you do when dealing with said situations
Bottle neck in the canyon is definitely a headache prone to washouts , too bad diversion channels can't be made above to divert majority of flooding waters in the future , other than cementing the problem areas from undercutting the road... 🤔✌️👍💪🙏😔🏜️
Just like the burnt ashes of American hotel, the road will be revived! Love the preservation of history you’ve been able to maintain Brent! Keep it going. Incredibly inspiring
The primary "problem" is that County is one of the poorest in California!
it's fine, Dave will turn up with his blackhawk to drop rock on the roads
@Marie Rodriguez YES!!!!
Thanks so much. We'll keep pushing. One way or another we'll get there. I really appreciate the support!
You know,for an Austin hipster you're one resilient tough S.O.B. . Regroup, rethink. You're not going anywhere. The fact you didn't throw in the towel after the fire proves that.
You have your windmill Don Quixote, keep on tilting.
Love how strong you have grown over the years.
i like it
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In a way you are living the life of a miner. One day you struck gold, the next day you are struggeling.
You can do it, we all believe in you!
If a bunch of people with wagons and mules can do it so can you Brent! You got this! Sending yall love and hoping everyone stays safe.
this.
I'm sure there were bad floods on that road the last hundred years. Somehow some one was able to repair the road again and again. Now is just another again.
@@jasmith1867 If you haven't seen the news, it was a once every 1,000 year rain/flooding event. Nobody out there has ever had to deal with situations like this. You're talking about thousands and thousands of tons of sediment being washed away in less than 24 hours.
@@XtremeChiliPepper What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
@@XtremeChiliPepper that’s actually not what that means. I really wish they’d stop using casual 1,000 year language. It’s not useful.
That the excavator was left there for you is incredible. Gives a person reason to hope. No matter where you are life is going to send curve balls. Expect it! This is what makes people stronger!
Well said. I also believe that life sends you blessings. Was it part of the big plan that the excavator was there? I'd like to think so. Also, the tank was in before the flash flood. That's enough progress to hang in and hope.
WOW! Great observation. Might there actually be a sense of "future knowing"?
Yup. A religious type of person might say it was left there for this very reason by someone looking out for him ... If I was an atheist, I would have a hard time arguing that not to be the case.
The excavator is nice. He needs a dump truck too. For a good foundation. To patch the road with crushed stone and rocks. Not soft sand.
Didn't realize that I was emotionally invested in your project until this event. Was talking with a neighbor up here in Vermont about you yesterday. We were nearly in tears over the flash flood, as if it were a personal loss. We have decided that Cerro Gordo is now on our bucket list. See you when the hotel gets done.
Oh wow!
It's funny how this town effects even those of us who haven't set foot in it! I haven't watched the channel in a good long while (been busy) but a random video popped on my homepage about the recent flood and my 1st thought was "I HOPE CERRO GORDO IS OKAY!" 😭
@@AlottaBoulchit ❤️❤️ me too.
Always wanted to move to Vermont. Lol
@@culturebreath369it's not for everyone, but if you find the perfect spot, it's sublime.
Brent, your devotion to this town shines brighter than you realize. You've already proven yourself as capable and strong enough to make something like this happen. We all love you Brent, and the legacy that you've already carried on your shoulders. Your audience will never leave you in the rear-view, and all of us are right here with you. Cerro Gordo forever.
Then why not donate $100 to his project if you've enjoyed so much great free content?
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Soon as I heard of these floods I thought I Brent and Cerro Gordo. I REALLY believe Brent has friends and willing supporters who are going to put that road back together.
We are ready
If enough people write to the county maybe they will feel motivated to fix the road sooner!
@@TheScotDrummer Fuck that. The county shouldnt be paying for some rich dudes hobby property. This should be the last thing on the counties list.
@@TheScotDrummer Depends on the priorities. You heard the County Engineer say how thin they were spread.
A ghost town doesn't warrant the same attention as public highways.
Brent is depending on himself, that and Dave Sparks excavator.
Funny how Heavy D is always involved good things even if is just the loan of an excavator.
Sending good vibes Brent's way. He will make something good happen.
@@markmitchell457 That guys channel and videos have gotten to be cheesy clickbait fake stories now. All his stuff seems scripted....BADLY. Maybe he will still be able to help Brent...I hope so. But hes losing credibility fast in his fan base.
Never can we count out Brent with his perseverance. He is a trooper like no other. Everyone is behind you.
I'm really glad that the county approved your request to at least make the road usable for 4 wheel drive vehicles. So many places would never even let you touch the area and would force you to wait for them to do it in several months. Hopefully some other people who know how to fix that kind of stuff see this video and are able to help get the road completely redone with approval from the county.
You'd be surprised how chill a lot of those rural guys are. Once you get on a first-name basis with them, you're pretty good.
Given that it's serving only 1 property, It should be considered a driveway.
The places that tell you no usually have a reason for that. It's usually because folks have done a bad job of repairs in the past and then the county gets blamed. Rural counties generally don't care in situations like this but more urban ones definitely do. There are codes and requirements for road safety. They're usually written in blood and litigation.
They did say they were stretched thin. Silver lining (from county's perspective) the road has had some work done. They aren't starting from the rough wash
Remember : You can’t fully enjoy the highs… without experiencing the lows. You’re doing amazing work Brent & friends! 👍
Right on! Well said!
Since the start of pandemic, for the past 2.5 years, this channel have been my main source of entertainment, therapy, encouragement and inspiration. Thank you Brent and Cerro Gordo.
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Then why not donate $100 to his project if you've enjoyed so much great free content?
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I won’t be surprised that washing out of the road ends up becoming a blessing for him… like the road will end up being built better this time and him meeting a lot more people who will help just because …
In the 2+ years I’ve been watching you, you’ve never given up and I know you won’t this time either. God has you here for a reason Brent, trust He’ll get you through this. I have faith the hotel will get under roof before winter. Hang in there!!
Can we all just say thank you to Mr Dave sparks and his crew for having such genuine pure hearts. Without Dave and Brent colliding, Brent would be so screwed.. don't get wrong, Brent's a badass but there's only so much a man can do. Shoutout to both of these guys. Sany putting in work thanks to Dave, Brent putting the sany to work with such a passion👊😎
The Sierras and surrounding mountains do seem to “ Get into your soul “ somehow. I’m 62 now and my first trip up was with friends when I was only 16 back in 1976. I’ve been up to Cerro Gordo a few times and last trip was back in 2009 and we got a chance to meet Robert as he was caretaker at that time and he was saying how much snow that the town had received earlier that year. My Buddy Dan & I were camped at Portagee Joe’s camp at base of Whitney portal road & we had ridden our Dual sport Motorcycles up from camp . Weather was cool , but spring seemed to be just around corner . Very next morning we took off for a ride up the opposite side of valley from your towns view and headed up Horseshoe Meadows road only to be blindsided by one Hell of a snowstorm once up at summit almost at campgrounds. Needless to say that was a memorable ride on fresh snow in freezing cold weather all the way back down to my Toy -hauler trailer at camp . Dan’s mom’s home made clam chowder sure tasted great that afternoon as we sat warm & drying out watching snow fall . I try to get up there at least once a year into the Owens Valley for just those types of adventures. From what I have seen this is just the beginnings of your life long love affair with that whole area👍 Wishing you well & may your ventures be memorable and safe 🤞👍👍
Hey Brent, consider the positive things that happened just prior to the washout. The tank was delivered, a nice new excavator was there when you needed it, and that there is a back road into Cerro Gordo. I'm sure you will figure this out and it will be a delay and not a project stopper.
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There's something cruelly poetic about fiiiiiiiiinally getting water storage up to Cerro Gordo, then getting so much water it destroys everything.
Think of it this way, how difficult would it have been to bring up the tank AFTER the rain? At least you got it up there and now you are moving forward with a wonderful positive attitude and hard work! So impressed with you Brent! I'm just positive that you will have more help than you ever imagined!!!
Brent, your determination and perseverance never fails to make me smile. You've got such a big heart, espeically towards this town. Hats off to you.
I think the town founders would admire your pioneer spirit; you are doing a great job of taking care of the town, and preserving it!
Hey Brent I hope you can keep your project going!! You're such an inspiration for me and your videos often allow me to get my motivation back up as I am also working on a long term dream project (off grid 4 seasons solar powered houseboat). Keep it up man, you're not alone!!
Get the Homestead Rescue guys out there - that guy can build roads in his sleep and he gets a nice episode for his show on TLC.
True story
I would not trust anything that needs to withstand heavy use to anyone from TLC.
@@christophermorin9036 this is true.
@@christophermorin9036 You've obviously never seen the show otherwise you wouldn't have made such an ignorant statement.
Thankfully it seems that it's the counties responsibility, it will take forever, but it will be up to code 🤷♂️ something like that could cost tens of thousand of dollars because of labor and large machinery, so at least our man doesn't have to take on that responsibility too.
Hey Brent, even though this may be a disappointing setback, this too is part of Cerro Gordo’s history and the great adventure you bring to us each week. Me and my 13 year old son, Gerard, enjoy wanting. Hoping to visit you sometime in the future. Keep the faith, as you are a master story teller and bring us much joy.
My brother, embrace the suck. These things happen for a reason. You’ve shown time and time again that any setback is just another bump in the long road ahead. You can let yourself get discouraged, but never give up. We’re rooting for you❤️
One thing is for sure... Cerro Gordo has the right caretaker/protector.
Brent, I've been watching you from the start. You are the Spirit of the Wild West. You have been nothing but inspirational. You got this! You have given back so much already. I'm glad to see you aren't afraid to ask for help. I can't wait to see how your journey continues. I can't do much, but I'm here for the future. I'm here for the end. I'm supporting whatever decisions you make. My name is Theresa, and I'm here for you.
I’ve been following the progress since the beginning. I can see your body is actually changing due to environment and your hard work. Please take care of yourself more . One day I’ll definitely visit you there.
i've been watching for a while when you were alone to adding animals, restoring buildings and building new friendships, just remember you're not alone anymore, you have so many people who are willing to help you, can't wait to see the fixed road
Brent, if life was a cakewalk for everyone, how would we reflect on our triumphs? There wouldn't be any. I know this is heartbreaking but you can and WILL get through it as you have all the other obstacles. Keep calm and keep going brother!!
Exactly....You will be just fine..
Hang in there Brent!! You’ve got this!! There’s a lot of truth to the old saying “what don’t kill ya only makes ya stronger”!! Cero Gordo is making you a stronger person and in the long run you will be as tough as the men that originally made the town and mine!!!
My lord, setback after setback.. can’t catch a break! Brent, I respect you beyond words for your dedication to this town and all your hard work. The fact you still take time to make us content through all this is unbelievable and very appreciated.
Brent, I’ve been with you since the beginning. There is no one, I mean NO ONE, more deserving of triumphs than you, and undeserving of pitfalls than you. You are incredibly headstrong, as others have said, you are an inspiration to many. I can see the pain in your eyes, the frustration, the tiredness, but I also see the fire and immense love for the beauty that is Cerro Gordo! Never give up, my friend. Your online community is behind you, as well as all the friends who have equally fallen in love with Cerro Gordon.
Living in Las Vegas the flash flood that happened in Death Valley was pretty big news locally. Did not know it hit your ghost town too, but being in the higher elevation would bring the flood to you before anybody else. Flash floods have been the death of many mining towns in the past, but in the modern age that is easier to overcome than it was 150-Years ago.
Yeah I'm in L.A. and the floods in Vegas were all over my news feed. Some of the videos I saw were insane.
@@deepg7084 Actually the floods in Las Vegas where not as bad as they where made out to be. A couple few places that always flood was the only areas that flooded. It was in the desert outside of town that got nailed. places like Parump and Valley of Fire State park. Death Valley was one of those open desert places that got wiped out.
Brent, we all knew you'd never give up. So proud of the dedication you have for this historic old town, most other old historic towns have fallen to ruin because no one cared. Cerro Gordo will live on for everyone because of you, HeavyD and your volunteers. Thank you for that.
One day I’d like to stay in your hotel. Please take care and of your team.
You can get through this setback, Brent! You've been through too much to give up.
I've supported you through your store, it's not much but I hope it helps you.
the amount of sheer perseverance this man possesses is incredibly inspiring
Imagine if the flash flood happened the day or two before when you were bringing the tank up!! If it was gonna happen, it was definitely better after the tank was up and Heavy D and the rest of the helping crew had safely gone home. I'm sure there will be fun discoveries and blessings that come out of this (like all of the good that came out of the original hotel burning down). YOU GOT THIS BRENT!!
Easy for you to say. But will you donate $50 to his cause?
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@@007nadineL I don't think you get what he's saying, having some perspective on things that happen in life can help a lot more than 50$
Somewhat I can relate. When I was working on my own land, little piece of a forest, I had a lot of hardships. But that hardship gave me skills, different point of views, hardened me a little, and gave me a will to go on. It was mentally healing and nurturing.
On the bright side the tank got up before the wash out and flood. I'm sure with everyone's determination and will power you'll get it sorted. Day by day one step at a time. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
I’ve been out there in the 70’s and early 80’s and while headed up to the mine, (or back down) the flash floods would literally almost cover the hood of our dump trucks if you were in the gully/wash at the wrong time!
It’s a beautiful place. Great memories.
Good luck!
Just another challenge the world has thrown at you Brent. I hope this does not mean drawing a line under this chapter of your life as your passion for this forgotten piece of history has inspired the world. I hope to see you striving for many more years to come, I love your content, I love your passion and I would very much like to be able to see your progress with my very own eyes one day in the not so distant future. Keep it up, you've made a home here and so has the animal community you've adopted over the last few years :)
Regards from the UK
Well said.
I hope someday he can have the road paved! LOL
@@deirdrepasko9965 Wouldn't that be amazing--cement + a grader = a road that can weather any storm you throw at it...🙏
Wouldn't a paved road just get washed out underneath it in heavy rainfall?
Would seem maybe even worse. Would really have to have some additional protection against that.
@@jucaesar4961 Yes a paved road would get washed out.
One of the most emotional videos you've ever made. It's been incredible to follow your progress over the years and I wish you all the best in your efforts on the hotel and everything with the rest of the town. We're all rooting for you!
Choked up at the end there haha. Can't wait for the next update to see if the rains washed away the road again, but Brent and the team are uh hundred percent committed to Cerro Gordo so I'm sure they'll get the tank filled and the hotel finished.
Brent, thanks for the update. Don't let this get you down. You have done an amazing job dealing with the obstacles so far. You will get past this. What you have done so far is beyond what most would have.. could have done. Wish I had expertise that could help... I would be there in a heartbeat if I did. You are an inspiration to many of us watching your story.
The true measure of a person's toughness, tenacity, perseverance is never tested on sunny days. Your choice of picking yourself up, dusting off and continuing on is an example of what most people won't do anymore. You have become as tough as the place that you love. See it through...... Inspiration by your actions. Thank you Brother.
I literally got chills when you were talking about living out in the wild, I was raised off grid with almost no modern comforts in the northern sierra nevada and I know exactly what you are talking about, the struggles wear on you and seem to never end but deep down in your soul you know it's worth all the hard work for the freedom and beauty that the mountains provide. Keep living you dream brother.
One strategically installed culvert pipe under the road man, I'm telling you! (It's one trench you'll need to cut in, either underneath or alongside, or both, of the problem area, and you've clearly now pinpointed exactly where that problem area is!) It sucks, (obviously lol) but it shouldn't be an annual issue, especially for someone as problem solving oriented as you are! 👍
Can't wait for next week's video! ✌
I don’t think you could make a culvert big enough, it would rapidly fill with debris and wash out the road again.
Can you say bedrock?
@@sumacmt It's a mining town. If there was no dynamite involved in rebuilding it, it wouldn't even be worth mentioning.
lol itd be nearly impossible to try and displace that amount of water, the only way to make a "drain" is to just make an entire new road as this is actually the river
Well, at least the discussion is remaining relatively civil, so far, anyway. 🤞
All good things come with some sort of endeavor. Keep your head up brother, the community is behind you.
Sending lots of love and hope to all affected! Last year in Canada BC we had a devastating flash flood that flooded an entire city for about month and washed out all our major highways so i know how truly awful it is to go through this. Cerro Gordo has had it fair share of tragedy but I know you guys will pull through this stronger than before!
That's the name of the game now. Few people know that dry ground accepts water far less than normal or wet (normal ground after a shower) ground, hence flash floods. With climate change pushing seasons and water distribution out of wack, this is how things are going to be until things settle in the new format. Think of it as the lottery... except everyone losses every time until the season and prizes ends and things reset.
@Hayless, when you build on a flood plan, you take your chances. This is on a mountain side.Two totally different scenarios
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Seems to me like natural disasters can happen anywhere. We build and live where we're not always meant to. Nature tests us all at some point or another. Location/susceptibility to certain disasters shouldn't take away from the severity or tragedy of the individuals who are impacted by them.
"Sending lots of love and hope" 🤣
What a joke! It's like your making fun of these people, insulting them! If you actually gave a sh** you'd find a way to really help them.
@@TheMidnightModder I live absolutely no where near there, how exactly do you expect me to help? Cause if it’s donating money, my own home town is still rebuilding itself after our natural disaster. I was in no way insulting or making fun of them. You’re a joke buddy.
"Just one more sunset" Wow Brent! I loved seeing the entries into the journal back then. That's some history. Great portion of the video. You and others there to help are truly bringing back history. I can't wait to come up and stay at the hotel when you have accomplished your vision🙏😊
Please don't give up on Cerro Gordo! This is one of my favorite channels and a place I hope to one day visit!
A wise man once said, “hard times create strong men..” keep at it man. Your story is truly inspiring! The impact that you and your town are making now is far greater than the one you would have made in the Austin apartment! I wish you the best!
You should build Swales and Berms on the Mountain to stop the water from rushing down the mountain. This will also help to Green The Mountain
might be too steep for that. could end up causing a slide instead.
It don’t rain like that where he is. It’s once every 5 years a rain storm like that.
Swales aren't going to work so well in a desert.
Brent, keep on truckin' ! It's a huge setback, but you know you will persevere, like the old miners of Serro Gordo did! Good thing that digger was still up there and you know how to use it! It sounds like you have a good relationship with the guy at the County. That's important as well. The last couple of shots of the road look so much better already! You rock!!!!❤️
A very emotional video..you are alive there Brent ..challenging as it's been....you are meant to be there. Prayers are with you🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖
Cerro Gordo has survived 150 + years. You are a survivor too.You got this. ✌❤🤗
Don't give up! Many people are happy to lend a hand and they won't get tired of helping.
Man, I wish that more people, including myself, had the courage, enthusiasm and perseverance of you guys. My utmost respect for you guys!
It is so hard to see the pain after you go through these things, but also so good to see how you cope, re group and move forward. You are an inspiration. It is amazing watching this place transform no matter how hard it is. You have the passion, now a lot of the skills to get it done AND you know to ask for help. Sending you all good vibes that this too shall pass.
It would be a great if you could create a rain collection system. Once things get settled. Take care Brent.
again....its illegal to do that in california....
@@LManonymous it is not illegal, anyone can collect rainwater in California from rooftops, but for landscape purposes you need a permit.
Thank you for not giving up!!! I wish I had resources or skills to help! I love your passion and your drive for Cerro Gordo - take care of yourself too! 💙
You’ve got this Brent and the Cerro Gordo Crew don’t ever give up! We’re backing you up even if we can’t donate or make it to the town we’re sending prays and good vibes to you stay awesome!
Stay strong Brent. You're a survivor just like your amazing Cerro Gordo. Good things will come of this, just like all the other set backs. You may have been washed off your current plan, but you are still going forward. A little detour is all. xxx
Don’t give up Brent!
Sometimes we need to take things slow, yes it’s awful all this happened but I believe eventually things will come together
Best quote I've heard in a long time: "At the end of the day, between those two decisions, I think the one where I'm actually actively participating in my life and my dreams is going to be the one that leaves me feeling the best at night, no matter how tired I am." Amen, brother. Amen.
I Retired from the water treatment industry. If you need any technical help or consulting in regards to anything water treatment related, potable or waste, please let me know. I still have lots of contacts in the industry and people are always willing to help a guy out when the rubber meets the road. I love your passion and your mission. Someday I will be standing next to you at the American Hotel bar having a shot and laughing at all this. Guaranteed.
Seems like Heavy D needs to do a trip again. Great content for both channels.
2nd Hand Road Grader !!!!
Brent, you've got this! People everywhere have your back! 🙌
Your video reminded me of the Zen Buddhist proverb: "After Enlightenment; chop wood, carry water". As a Buddhist, I often take refuge in performing domestic tasks to the best of my ability. Every swipe of the back hoe, every hole you dig, every inch of the road you repair is as important as every sunset, every silent mountain view, every starlit sky.
This is the type of place where anything and everything is expected. It is the size of the man's heart and spirit that will get him through any difficulty. The ability use your spirit to keep going... no matter what the obstacle. The ability to pick up a tool and fix the problem, especially when there are tears from the heart. You are inspiring millions of people in how to just keep moving forward in the face of adversity. There is no better man for the job. Keep going Brent... we all support you.
I had been wondering how you were impacted by the flooding when i heard about it. As others have said, with everything you have already been through and accomplished, I know you will persevere. Thank you for taking all of us along for the ride!
You will get through this and there will be people up there before you know it!
Brent you inspire me man. I recently have moved by myself to alaska to take my first job as a doctor. Can totally relate to your highs and lows. Keep on going I know you can do it.
Obstacles are some of the healthiest experiences in life. Whether you overcome them or fall and get back up from them. Some of the greatest adventures and most balanced perspectives come from those who have been through struggles and come out the other side. I've seen people lose all reason from a flat tire and here you are dealing with the skeleton of a road, impassible by no tire! I understand different people handle things... well, differently, but when you stare into opposition and start formulating rather than freezing, you're already a step ahead! Love the videos and love the determination!
You definitely found your thing; It wouldn't really be Cerro Gordo without you. Glad you all are okay too. I'm sure this is very hard, but if there's anyone that can power through it, it's you! Always cheering you on, from Nebraska.
Man! Your drive and “nothing gets me down long” attitude are awe inspiring! I don’t envy the never ending battles that mountain seems to keep throwing your way but I envy the perseverance you you posses! Keep up the awesome work your doing both on and off the TH-cam’s!
When you smile the whole world smiles with you.... when you weep you weep alone... keep the faith Brent and let's all pull together and complete the dream....God bless you Brent and above all keep smiling
I'm so sorry Brent. My heart aches for you and the guys working in town.
The floods have been horrible out there this year. Your determination to keep rolling with Cerro Gordo and keep on schedule is a blessing, and a gift to us all.
We all know you'd walk through the bowels of Hell to accomplish anything when it comes to that beautiful little town. Thank you for being you and keeping history and Cerro Gordo alive.
Cerro Gordo is such an amazing place. Even those of us who can be there, support what you are doing. God bless you
Praying for you getting everything together and finishing up everything. I love your posts about your adventures and rebuild.
Greetings from Ireland, We love and admire your determination. Even through the tough times you eventually find a way.. stay strong, many are with you in thought
It was good to meet Brent last week and my van with the tires aired down was able to get to the top after the road has been reworked.
Saw a BMW 3 series try to climb the road and have to turn back.
Love the town and can't wait for there to be the possibility to stay up there overnight.
Heck, I'd be happy to lend a hand if I weren't non-stop buried in the tour business. That said, eventually I'd like to incorporate Cerro Gordo as a stop on our Death Valley tours.
Keep up the good work and the excellent content.
I love my new t-shirt!
What a crazy incredible year this has been, I retired from my job in Yellowstone in March and soon after there was a massive flash flood that washed out much of the northern roads and now Death Valley. I feel so bad for my ex-employer, they were just recovering from the two aweful years of the pandemic and this hits two of thier premier properties. Life on the edge is never easy but the rewards are so high. The can-do spirit of the CG crew and the Diesel Brothers is so awsome. I wish I had time to be there too.
Brent, I have lived through your eyes and heart for this ghost town. This time last year my life was upside down, I was diagnosed with rare immune syndrome that made my skin feel like it was on fire, and my ex wife was divorcing me. I thought that was a low, then I got properly diagnosed with Sweets Syndrome and some very odd allergies I had no clue about. The inflammation in my blood stream was so bad, I had to be screened for cancer. It just kept going down hill, then the first of the year I was so bad off, my doctors thought the inflammation was going to kill me. It almost did, but somehow, be it effort, prayer, my family, the medical staff that would not give up, it turned around. I have been in remission for four months now. I fully understand what you said in the video, at times you just want something else, it breaks you down. The highs or the lows, you only live in the very moment you are in. Effort for that moment is all you can do, you move forward, you fall down, you get back up, it is just the moment. You are a strong soul, with dreams and goals. It is a set back, but you will have victories too. You will prevail, look at all you have done. I have seen so much incredible impact you have had so far. You have shown me hope, exploration and a willpower few have. Thank you for all you have shared, you are a example to me, please never surrender. You have this, one moment, one step, one day at a time!
Glad your health is improving. Good advice.
hang in there man, this challenge will prove to be difficult, but I have faith in you and your team. Best of luck guys
Until the toad gets rebuilt to the point that it won't wash away again, I recommend getting a rock climbing buggy with at least 44" tires. That way, it would be easy to back up at least pending that the buggy is at the bottom when the storm hits
Watching this whilst broken down o the side of the road makes all my problems seem like nothing best of luck with the road Brent. Hopefully I can make it out there one day to help you. Love what your doing top bloke x
You've got this Brent!
You've been a massive inspiration in my growth. Learning to operate new machinery, pushing myself well out of my comfort zone.
So please keep this organic content coming out!
Thankyou!
Roads can be fixed … don’t sweat it … take it as an opportunity to build back better
Amazing to see how far this has come over the past 2 years! Thank you for taking the time out of your already busy day to make these videos and upload them for us to be able to follow on the journey!
I have watched since the beginning and I absolutely applaud your determination and your complete surrender to this wonderful place. You are a wonderful person and you should be proud of all the hard work you have done to make this place a success !! Bravo Brent!
Same. It's been a wild ride watching it grow! One of the only channels that I watch new episodes the day of release. It's a nice escape from the world for 20 mins a week
I agree
Brent you are an incredible inspiration ,, the challenge is to get to the other side and the feeling you get every time you accomplished what seemed to be the impossible.
So many people said he's crazy..and yet you can operate an excavator.. And you did not learn that from an apartment in a city. Best of luck to you..wish I could help but im battling my own disappoints and successes.
Always calm before the storm! Everything went smooth with tank then the the storm. Brent will push through this latest events. Best of luck!
Aww Brent, you look like you need a hug. Don’t give up! Blessings will shine through, and after everything you’ve been through, those blessings will be even sweeter.
As one of the 1.54 million subscribers you have following you on this journey, I would not hazard a guess that we all wish we could be there to help in some small way. Please press on Brent, you may not be thinking that you are making a difference, but from my point of view you are inspiring others to push through the hard times, knowing the end result will be worth it. Thanks, from a simple Canadian subscriber.
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This channel is simply the most beautiful essence of American spirit.