Parker second guesses the ground he’s mining and questions his new foremen. Tony Beets makes a big decision to move the family’s entire operation. Rick’s mechanic arrives at a critical…

With their richest site picked clean, Dustin and crew move upstream to “The Chute” a promising, yet dangerous site with rapids stronger than ever. Fred and crew rethink their operation…

Dave returns to the Hoffman crew and butts heads with Todd over their mining plan. The Dakota boys stake their future on a new cut; Parker gets a second chance…

Parker tests virgin ground on the Fitzgerald claim and makes a big discovery, but he must gain the trust of the family if he wants to strike a deal.

After pulling the plug on his operation, Rick is thrown a lifeline that will determine the rest of his mining season. Parker and Tony battle frozen paydirt.

Parker gambles 100 ounces to prospect Little Eldorado Creek in Alaska. Fred confronts a crew member with a secret. Rick launches a risky mission to rescue Monster Red. Tony’s crew…

This special explores the life of 94 year old mining legend John Schnabel. From the Kansas dustbowl, to his career on an Alaskan gold mine, Grandpa John continues to inspire…