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How To Chase Your Life's Calling & Discover True Purpose Ft. Brent Underwood, Author - Ghost Town Living

Mar 27, 2024

Brent Underwood shares his adventures reviving an abandoned mining town, living without modern amenities, and encountering both dangerous and magical experiences. He discusses eerie encounters in abandoned mines, safety protocols for off-grid adventures, personal growth, achieving bestseller status, and finding tranquility in nature.

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Revitalizing an abandoned mining town by Brent Underwood showcases perseverance and passion for historical preservation.

Lifestyle challenges in an off-grid ghost town like limited resources and rugged conditions reshape perspectives on simplicity.

Exploring abandoned mines beneath Cerro Gordo entails risking dark tunnels, uncovering historical artifacts, and navigating eerie depths.

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Living in an Abandoned Ghost Town

Brent Underwood, the owner of Cerro Gordo, shares his unique journey of buying and revitalizing an abandoned mining town established in 1865. He chronicles his experience on the Ghost Town Living YouTube channel, showcasing his adventure of rehabilitating a town untouched for nearly a century. Upholding a vision of preserving history and creating a destination for others to find inspiration, Brent's story embodies chasing dreams and embracing individuality.

Introduction

2min

Reviving an Abandoned Mining Town

20min

Echoes of a Haunted Past

8min

Exploring Abandoned Mines: Darkness and Discovery

17min

Creepy Stalker and Safety Protocols

7min

Essential Survival Tips for Remote Environments

3min

Personal Growth, Resilience, and Bestseller Status

5min

Embracing Consistent Craftsmanship and Nature's Peace

4min

#678: Today, we're sitting down with Brent Underwood, owner of Cerro Gordo, an abandoned boomtown silver mine established in 1865. He is also the creator of ""GhostTownLiving"" where he chronicles his adventures on YouTube. Brent currently lives on the mountain above Death Valley with no running water, seven cats, six goats, and at least one ghost. We have a discussion about what he's learned about reconstructing an abandoned mining town, what it's like living with no modern amenities, and sharing the entire process on his YouTube channel. He also discusses both his most dangerous and magical experiences throughout his journey.

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