The LOST Canyon of Gold: Has it Been Found?

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  • @MountaineerMatt
    @MountaineerMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interested in learning more about the equipment used in this video? Links to all items used are in the video description. The links do NOT increase the price you pay for these products and I earn a small commission, which goes directly into supporting the channel! Thanks for watching!

  • @russellhoyte617
    @russellhoyte617 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Matt, great video. Just had a chance to look at it. One of the things I liked about it was you weren’t afraid to say that you were on the American river,most channels just say something very vague like the mother load or South Oregon. It really doesn’t give much information about where you’re going. Don’t need exact details, Just the fact that you found it on American River is great.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I appreciate the nice comment! I'll typically share the river or at least what watershed it's in. What branch of the river is top secret though 🤫 thanks for watching!

    • @jamesfontana748
      @jamesfontana748 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I live by folsom lake & the American River feeds folsom lake there is a North South & middle fork, the clues are in the terrain in the video & the size of the river, its 1/8 the size as it is here in sacramento so 5000 feet in elevation probably, last year was a serious winter so I imagine there is new gold in our rivers.

  • @260grew
    @260grew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Now this is what I would like to see on a Gold Rush type show ...well presented. ...a different miner each week showing what we micro miners really do. No big machinery ... just the basics ... maybe there would be less angst against us

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed. Us small miners aren't here to destroy mother nature. Preservation and good times!

    • @mahatmadoo2566
      @mahatmadoo2566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen to that.

  • @Mattytube18
    @Mattytube18 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The picker flake has such a beautiful color to it!

  • @GSProspecting
    @GSProspecting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great day out indeed fam. keep on living the dream. GOLD SQUAD OUT!!!

  • @nicolasespinoza131
    @nicolasespinoza131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is some great ground! Good job my friend! GET THAT GOLD!

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really is! So excited to go back ⛏️👍

  • @sandymoonstone855
    @sandymoonstone855 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    . the dog smells gold

  • @river_rock_530
    @river_rock_530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes the summer season is here. You found the spot for sure, nice video Matt! Can't wait to see what else you find when you go back.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That nugget has to be hiding somewhere!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting
    @officialtassieboysprospecting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good Matt loved that location beautiful spot with nice color to!!

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it. Took a shot at sniping it this weekend but the bedrock just wasn't good for it

  • @MayhemProspecting
    @MayhemProspecting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Heck yeah brother!! Can't wait for a few weeks from now, its down there and bigger stuff awaits! Happy to see you love it down there as much as I do, that canyon literally captivated me the second I stepped foot in it the first time. Great work on the video, love the nature shots a lot. See you soon dude!

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can't wait! It's gonna be one hell of a trip!

    • @MayhemProspecting
      @MayhemProspecting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MountaineerMatt exploration time!

  • @ANDYTHRAXX
    @ANDYTHRAXX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man you kill it! I enjoy your videos so much, congrats on the 500 it is truly an awesome achievement. I have no doubt whatsoever you will succeed at anything you do.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Andy, that means a lot. You're the man! 👍⛏️

  • @heavymeadowdetective192
    @heavymeadowdetective192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice gold Matt. Congrats on finding that spot

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Can't wait to get back 👍

  • @shawndilley2569
    @shawndilley2569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another awesome video. Good looking area. Very nice pan of gold.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Shawn. Had a great time. The hike was pretty brutal though. Ha!

  • @Savlata8888
    @Savlata8888 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    . nice work fighting off the wolf

  • @Smithsgold
    @Smithsgold 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats on 500 plus Subs!!!!

  • @Notellemkrik1776
    @Notellemkrik1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome adventure , sweet looking color my friend. Enjoyed 🇺🇸😎🥱🍀🍀🍀🍀

  • @mahatmadoo2566
    @mahatmadoo2566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great filming, editing, content. Really enjoy your channel.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy it. Looking forward to the next one 👍⛏️

  • @MericaAdventures
    @MericaAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Right on Matt ! Nice looking area. Fun staying out on the river for couple days huh ? 🦖👍👍🇺🇸🍀⚒

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure is. I saw you spent a few days on the river recently as well. Looked like fun 👍⛏️

    • @MericaAdventures
      @MericaAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s my favorite way to prospect. Camping 🏕. Congrats on 500 buddy 🇺🇸

  • @Paedrick
    @Paedrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just moved to Redding! I am super excited to get out and explore! You are a beast mate. I need to find a partner who can handle these kind of adventures! Not alot of people are in for it once they realize the actual amount of energy that goes into it!

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! There's plenty of good places to prospect in driving distance of Redding. It's definitely hard work but well worth it 👍

    • @Paedrick
      @Paedrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MountaineerMatt my first day here on a claim club I pulled almost 3 grams out of a dip/pocket/whatever in the bedrock that wasnt visable because of overburden. The dip was around 2 feet deep and a foot wide. 2 quarter gram flakes/pickers at the bottom

    • @quickaso
      @quickaso 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Paedrick hey I live in California and I want to start prospecting for gold. Let me know if you want some help exploring the area.

  • @garyssprinklerrepair
    @garyssprinklerrepair 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found this video and your channel. I’m a Cali Native form Nor-Cal, business owner and gold miner. Looking forward to more content.👊

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really glad you found the channel! Hope you've had, and continue to have heavy pans!

  • @PopcornH3
    @PopcornH3 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    500 subs you said two years ago .. way to go my dude .. I just got this on my suggested .. (probably because im now making gold videos too) but i see you shining at almost 36k subs .. keep it up my dude awesome video i watched all 8 mins 35 seconds no skippies and you got a sub from me.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! It's a lot of work but also a lot of fun

  • @Livingunderarock333
    @Livingunderarock333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video.
    I just got back into prospecting for gold again.
    Seems like the trick is to find a spot that’s not easily accessible.
    I’ll see you on the next one

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's definitely one of the big ones. Go where most people aren't willing to go

  • @2015inspector
    @2015inspector ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to meet you at 2023 Yuba !

  • @edschmidtke9444
    @edschmidtke9444 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed your video good job!

  • @CaribooGOLDHunter
    @CaribooGOLDHunter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks like a well deserved haul great work dude ✨⛏😎

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Couple more weeks and I'll be back again ⛏️

  • @JuneBugJoe
    @JuneBugJoe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    real cool vid, love to see that prospecting paying off, I got to the end before realizing this was 2 years ago. haha. youtube recommendations working good

  • @janjohannessmith7033
    @janjohannessmith7033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video matt congrats

  • @Diesel_Dan_______
    @Diesel_Dan_______ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Matt, great video.

  • @mattbrown7483
    @mattbrown7483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    where did you get the mini gold pans for your weigh in, those are cool.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had them made by Moorepro Customs. Check him out on Instagram. He makes cool stuff.

  • @ninefingermining8694
    @ninefingermining8694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video man nice gold 👍🏻congrats on 500 I’m close but still so far away

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Super excited to reach 500. Good luck!

  • @oldpelon
    @oldpelon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video you found a nice spot

  • @greedygringoprospecting6941
    @greedygringoprospecting6941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    isn't most of the northern parts of the rivers in norcal claimed up. ?

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it is. But some areas can't be claimed or people don't want to claim because of difficult access.

    • @greedygringoprospecting6941
      @greedygringoprospecting6941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MountaineerMatt ya most don't walk hike very far have a good day.

  • @greatbasingoldrush
    @greatbasingoldrush 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @waynelacroix8870
    @waynelacroix8870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow great video! I just found you a year later 😆. I'm in so cal and I make a trip up that way every year.last year was my first year on the American and I loved it. Didn't find much but it was a great time anyway! The hike in and out was brutal at best and somewhat dangerous with steep inclines and slippery ground. Bedrock everywhere but picked clean! I love sniping first then I start looking for places to dig 😆 I was north of mineral bar but it wasn't worth the effort to get up in there! Anyway I will be heading back up that way soon but have my eye on a different stretch of the american! I enjoyed your video and hope to find a spot like that in my future! Good luck to ya and heavy pans!

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you found the channel! The hikes into the American can be super tough. Good luck on your next trip up this way 👍

    • @waynelacroix8870
      @waynelacroix8870 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any pointers on good spots would be greatly appreciated and kept secret 😆

  • @whranch1526
    @whranch1526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome gold. Love the American river

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too. Really great river. Good gold and good fish too 👍

  • @SlykDesigns
    @SlykDesigns 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nicely made video, subscribed. I heard the 500 sub milestone from this video and was initially already surprised you had only 1.5k subs, because your content is very well produced. Hope to join in the fun soon, on the Kern river myself.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you subscribed and even more glad you liked the video! Thanks for the kind comment 👍⛏️

  • @jeremygilbreath9480
    @jeremygilbreath9480 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    are you guys on the south, middle, or north fork of the American River?

    • @zxtuner4lyfe
      @zxtuner4lyfe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Alright! Now I know where to start! Thanks man

  • @scotlandstreasure2543
    @scotlandstreasure2543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was great man! 😎 well done on the 500 subs getting close to the 1k now 👍🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛏🤠

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching. Can't wait for 1k

  • @davidb7699
    @davidb7699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video,,good job

  • @sirrichard6685
    @sirrichard6685 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:38 looks really clean for finding it in dirt. Does it come out of the ground that shiny

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  ปีที่แล้ว

      It doesn't always come out of the ground shiny. The ground was wet and I probably cleaned it with my mouth

  • @thomasackerman3995
    @thomasackerman3995 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    which fork is that?

  • @Goldenstateprospectors
    @Goldenstateprospectors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just passed that area a week ago. I didn’t find much though. Good looking gold brother.

  • @garyroenicke2102
    @garyroenicke2102 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice pans. I work the Yuba and have had success there over the years but very few pans as good as you had

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  ปีที่แล้ว

      The yuba is a great place. These pans were very nice but you have to hike to hell and back to get there. Almost not even worth the effort but it sure is beautiful on this section of the river

  • @rustybarbacles355
    @rustybarbacles355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Matt. You gotta take me down there!!!!! Jeez man.

  • @genofromrenoprospector6940
    @genofromrenoprospector6940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed the video. Job well done. 🇺🇸👍😎⛏

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching ⛏️👍

  • @nhragold1922
    @nhragold1922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you can get to where people can't, won't, or Don't want to go you will do well.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true. This is one of those places. Very tough hike out

  • @Daniel-vx6uj
    @Daniel-vx6uj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man! That's awesome! You done pretty good. Hope your open for constructive criticism.lol you outta make your videos a little longer and go into a little more detail on why you chose that spot & show what your material looks like. But all & all you done a really good job. I know I'm ready to pack my bags n head west. After that one I went down to NC last weekend & highbanked for like 36hrs in total n got around that much. And I worked my a** off. Lol your so lucky you have no idea. Lol im trying to find work out there & in Oregon, so hopefully this time next year I'll be that lucky son of a gun. Lol but n e who, great job & thanks for sharing, can't wait for the next one.👍🍻✌🤑🤑🥰

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the feedback, you make some great points! Good luck coming west. If you're in my neck of the woods we might be able to link up. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

    • @Daniel-vx6uj
      @Daniel-vx6uj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MountaineerMatt any time I really enjoy all your videos. & can tell if you keep at it. You'll be putting out sum insane vids but until then keep on keeping on and find that shinny😁😁👍🍻✌

  • @skeptic9368
    @skeptic9368 ปีที่แล้ว

    Colfax area? Iowa Hill?

  • @prospectorphil4764
    @prospectorphil4764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good content, Great gold! Enough to make me jealous and subscribe.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for subscribing! Hope it helps you get your gold fix! ⛏️👍

  • @karlfonner7589
    @karlfonner7589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing. One of these days I’ll get more than one Day off. May I ask you-North or south fork?

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! I hope you have an opportunity sooner rather than later. I typically like to keep it vague on TH-cam but definitely reach out to me on my Facebook page and I'd be happy to share some details on locations.

  • @stephenshort839
    @stephenshort839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt, great job 👏 and I'm sure that I'm going to like and watch more of them. 👀🤔🤠🌵 Sucribed.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to the channel !👍⛏️

  • @howiefeltersnatch831
    @howiefeltersnatch831 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man when are you going back out me and a buddy are going to be going soon!

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably won't go panning for a few more weeks. Been doing a lot of gold detecting though. Good luck!

  • @JohnSmith-oh9lq
    @JohnSmith-oh9lq ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you take new people out panning with u

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dig that golden smile. Heavy pans to y'all.

  • @mohammednovalija
    @mohammednovalija 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So if Black Bears are Brown , what colour are Brown Bears ?

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All types of colors from black to blonde. Same as black bears! 🐻

  • @ferdburphel2076
    @ferdburphel2076 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great spot! My apologies for not subbing sooner!

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found the channel and appreciate all the great comments!

  • @Ryan-yo4dg
    @Ryan-yo4dg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this area of the river open to anyone to prospect?

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it is. It's public land that does not have an existing claims.

    • @Ryan-yo4dg
      @Ryan-yo4dg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MountaineerMatt oh nice! I'd love to prospect out there one day, I prospect here in Wisconsin and it's nothing but flour gold. You got a new subscriber here!

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a lot of fine gold here too but the bigger stuff is definitely around. Either way it's still nice to just get out and do something. Thanks for joining the channel! 👍⛏️

  • @jeffinphx517
    @jeffinphx517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glock 40...just in case your bear spray fails.

  • @rayfabris2512
    @rayfabris2512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    501 now I just subscribed.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Welcome to the channel 👍

  • @chrisv6604
    @chrisv6604 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone just go anywhere on the American or do you have to have a claim or how does that work as far as finding a spot you can legally prospect?

  • @MRGOLD99.999
    @MRGOLD99.999 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice 👍🇺🇸⚒️🪨⚒️🏴‍☠️👍

  • @douglasbrown4775
    @douglasbrown4775 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    now its time to go mining2 men 60/100 3 sovel buckets and hour to cons i also teach 30 sec pans to cons all black sand 60/90 secto spec count

  • @GOWIN8109837
    @GOWIN8109837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    345th thumb 👍up. Nice spot.

  • @gator_the_angry_pimp
    @gator_the_angry_pimp 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If y9u wanna go backcountry near yenkee jims hit me up bud. Ur gonna need a wet suit and depending on how adventurous u are maybe 200 ft of good climb rope

  • @jamesweaver1109
    @jamesweaver1109 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd love to meet up and dig with you

  • @jeffdevine6387
    @jeffdevine6387 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe that you two were wearing shame muzzles out in the middle of nowhere with no one else around. virtue signal much?. how depressing.

    • @MountaineerMatt
      @MountaineerMatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They're SPF rated head buffs to prevent sunburn...

    • @jeffdevine6387
      @jeffdevine6387 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MountaineerMatt i happily apologize for jumping to conclusions. Ever heard of a plant called 'self heal'? It will provide uv a and b protection with no coverings or chemicals. i just learned of it myself in the last few days. Take care and gold luck to you :)