My two kids and I watched this while eating breakfast. 3 yr old boy and 5 yr old girl. They get a kick out of the gold shots and the music. Some dancing happened while the cereal was being eaten. It was a bit messy. Thanks for the content.
With 1.3 millions subs and about 100+k views per episode, the channel is the real goldmine here and we viewers are the nuggets. TH-cam “unsubscribing” folks? They are present-day claim-jumpers!
@@George-tz1cv I just love the scenery, the trains going past the sheer danger of being so close to rapids. Meanwhile Dan sits on a rock panning in a paradise
Dan, I know what a bad back is to live with. I have had 33 operations on my spine and am confined to a bed 95% of the time. Your videos help to get me out in your Canadian wilderness, which is better than the mostly miserable summer we are having here in the UK.
Dan, the secret to moving heavy objects as you get older is to find and harness some 20 year old body builders. Convince them that moving rocks for you is a better work out than the gym and they will PAY you to come do it for you. That way you get the gold and the "gym membership fees" added on top!!! It is called working smarter not harder!
I got the joke. I would like to pass along that moving big rocks can present issues and dangers. You dont have to spend a ton of money for it, but a better choice of gear is what the 4x4 guys used. Factor 55 makes the best off road recovery gear, but if you are just using it for moving a few boulders, that are plenty of brands that will get the job done. Soft Shackles were invented to eliminate metal parts hitting you in the head. Their are a variety of straps designed to go around boulders and trees which are the ANCHORS to pull a 4x4 out of the mud/ ditch / etc. There is a blanket style anchor that is used for the same application as well as digging a hole, laying the blanket in the hole and filling it with sand. In every situation, the pulley that is attached using a soft shackle, will cut the force required to move a 4x4 or a Boulder BY HALF. You could be next to the boulder you move while pulling the boulder towards the Shackle and pulley. One hack you may need, is using a mountain climbing rope because you can buy those small enough to fit on a come a-long. Everything I mentioned is fairly inexpensive and light to carry. The off road trade shows sell all kinds of this gear.
He could market them as "manliness alpha male courses" or something to white collar nerds. Have them lifting/moving all those rocks then when its over go scavenging.
Still in my 20s and would jump at the prospect of helping Dan, Canada looks gorgeous and is only a skip away from where I am! No matter how strong you are, equipment & know-how will always beat out raw muscle, though.
Nothing would please me more than being there to help and find gold with you Dan! Your videos are inspiring and keep me fired up on finding good gold one of these days!
Ive just found your channel and i love it. I do feel a little worry when your working so close to that river whipping so fast. Life's currently difficult so when i find a channel that can get my mind off the stresses for a bit, im truly grateful. If your a believe in prayer, please add my father to your prayers. Todays day 42 on hospice snd it's been a very rough couple of days. Thanks again
Dan, I've been guilty of leaving my sniffer, classifier, or even waders, but not any more. Lost a foot due to a fishing accident in my back yard, so now I do all my prospecting, climbing, forgetting vicariously through you and your videos. I recently received my first order of rocks from you, picture stones. Thank you for a little geode that was included in the order and some additional specimens that I haven't been able to identify yet. Thanks so much for the fun times I spend with you from Texas.
Tim's hasn't been canadian for decades. American owned, terrible coffee, factory made donuts. I hate that canada is associated with Tim's. It's just another American poison dealer.
Dan: No recommendations or criticisms here; nope, I just want to say that your videos always get me out of a funk when I'm in one and make my happiest days that much happier when I see a new one pop up. It pains me that there are a number of not-so-nice folks out there who've chosen to attack you, but I guess that's just life. I love your work, as do 1.32 million other people, so hang tough, my friend!
Hello Dan, I enjoy all of your videos. You are so real. I've just had my 5th stint surgery. Similar to you. I learned how to gold pan from your videos. When we visited alaska during covid. I was able to gold pan with what you showed me. It works 😊. I also enjoy you because it's PG(clean). Thank you for all you do. Blessings
When I used to go gold panning in Oregon in the 1980's, we always were able to find enough gold to pay for our trip but not much else. It was a lot of fun!
Mr. Hurd, please do not go remote alone. Your heart gave you a warning already and neither of us is getting younger. Does Pauly get too dive in that river? Miss seeing you with him and crew. Much brotherly love and may GOD continue to bless your endeavor s.
Whenever I am feeling down or depressed I come see Dan. He is the brightest soul I've ever seen. Mr. Hurd you make me smile. Thank you and good luck panning your heart out
With the introduction music I half expected Dan to jump on stage and start screaming into the microphone then tell us he joined a heavy metal band. Keep up the good work Dan you always have amazing videos even if you decide to join a heavy metal band.
I'm gonna head out to the mountains and see if I can round up some gold for myself... of course our gold here in NW Wyoming isn't nearly as big and plentiful as it is in BC, but it's still just as much fun.
Idk if there’s any better way to kill a day than panning some dirt on a beautiful creek with a few beer chilling in the water and maybe a hog leg to puff on 😂 fly fishing is a close second though
@@stevenlaxton3618 I got rained on a few times and the gold wasn't very good, but it was great to be out there. The skeeters weren't bad, it wasn't too hot, and where I go to pan is only 15 miles from Yellowstone Park so that can attest to the scenery. Not a bad day.
I'm honestly smiling the moment Dan starts talking. "I hope to earn your subscription today" Quite possibly the nicest youtuber on youtube. I'm sitting here writing code... whilst dans doing the virtual stuff i simply can't due to location. Thanks dan for keeping the world entertained old bean.
One of the reasons I first subscribed to you Dan is that you dont ask or bug anyone into subscribing, one of the first things you say is that you "hope to earn" a subscription. It has to the first time I have heard a youtuber say that they hope to earn a subscription, there are so many out there that seem to think or believe that someones subscription is a given and I appreciated you actually saying that from the get go. As well as be being great to watch and very knowledgeable plus you make me laugh so much, the fact you enjoy what you are doing and are entertaining. Thankyou for being a stand up guy.
Thanks Dan! I worked as a carpet cleaner 26 years and now at 57 I have to say that I feel my back survived with regular chiropractic maintenance. Not for everyone, many poo poo the benefits, but if you can get a referral from a friend and give it a try you may fine relief sooner than later. Good luck. 😀
You're a great teacher and amazing at getting some really good shots. I'm glad that you keep yourself in check and try to take care, when care is needed! With yourself and how you prospect.
Long time watcher from the UK, your videos are fascinating and mesmerising, I could simply watch them all day long... and I do. Keep up the good work. I will always be here watching.
Thank You Dan, Love the Adventure! Reminds me of the days I lived in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Did a lot of gold panning, mineral hunting etc... Love your show and your enthusiasm! Look forward to your next adventure!
Thanks for this Dan, I enjoy living vicariously through your videos. I've only been to the Fraser River once but never forgot how beautiful it is. Best of luck to you from New Mexico, USA
I am interested in your thoughts about the current situation on the Chilcotin and the eventual effects on the Fraser. Your prospecting there will be affected in many ways.
I run 15 Milwaukee batteries all day every day on the job site. You would think that with that many batteries available you would never have a dead one but guess what? Lol great tools and better batteries than the past but still batteries all the same
Dang man just buy a corded tool and cord. For a fraction of the price. Unless there's 0 power available. 1 good cord is less than half 1 nice battery. Corded tools are cheaper and more powerful. Plus batteries fail and chargers burn out. You'll save thousands per year.
I'm a fairly new viewer and new to gold. I looked up the value of todays find it was $46 USD. I'm thinking most folks do this as a hobby, rather than a living. Kinda like the casino - most days it's a bust, but you keep going back for the big jackpot. In the long run, there is more loss to prospecting, than a gain. All for fun.
Dan thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I look forward to the day that I get my feet wet and have a sore back at the end of the day prospecting for gold.
Dan, if you take this concept a bit farther, go to the tops where the boulders are biggest, and topple them. I bet you find a beast. You are on top of running into my theories on rock formations. Keep digging, we’re all diggin’ it with you (: Thanks for being A personality
Am a new fan. Watching you test that ratchet to its limit on the rocks. Having used a ratchet strap for unapproved heaving myself. I would suggest throwing the simple truckers hitch in the line. This gives you a 2:1 pulling force.
You can’t hear the wind on the mikes only a little bit but it don’t cover up your voice.we can always hear what u say really well.that’s amazing the gold you get on that river.where does it all come from.out of the mountains I guess but it looks fun to do either way.🇨🇦🇨🇦
Hey Dan, you should get yourself a tankers bar. I think the ones we had in the Army were between 5-6’ long. Lots of leverage to move those rocks and minimal strain to the body
Ever think of using blow on the vacuum? If you do it from a distance, you should be able to blow away the light dust while the gold keeps jumping around the hole. Might need some practice to get it right, but you could cover a lot of ground and spend a lot less time hauling dirt. maybe.
Use leverage! As a 5’2” female, I figured out how to move a 425 lb boulder from my car down onto the roadway; then up a curb and slope to be positioned exactly where I wanted for installing a mailbox garden, at a church where I was singing. Landscape gardening is sort of a hobby. Just put one shovel under the rock, then shove ANOTHER shovel UNDERNEATH the first. Suddenly you can roll and maneuver the rock. I actually used two boulders in this garden; the other one was only about 325 lb. If you backpacked in, this won’t work for you; if you packed in with a donkey, however, it would be feasible, or if you drove in and the road was really near the river’s edge. Hope this helps!
DAN! I just heard there news about the landslide! I hope everyone is safe! We’re going to need a bigger geology lesson of the day if you can’t get to the Fraser! Stay safe! Keep up the good work ⛏️
Another interesting segment. As usual prospecting is not for the weak at heart, like myself. The wind, no problem with hearing, made it even more real. Best wishes.
Dan, I have no idea how you ended up in my list but you did and I watched. What I'm really curious about is are you relying strictly on the density/weight of gold to sink to the bottom of the pan (even the tiny bits) so that you don't wash any of the gold out as you gradually reduce the volume of the gravel?
Scary to think the current state of the Fraser. as of aug 1st there was a landslide that will send a major flood his way. Be interesting to see how much it changes his claim after it settles. Stay Safe Dan.
Have you considered leaving a metal pan tub securely fastened somewhere on your claim at a midway point? Probably fill with rain after a while and might save time or your back.
WATCHING YOU MR DAN MAKES MY DAY. LEARN ALOT ABOUT 💯 FROM YOU,WHILE I RECOVER FROM MY CAR WRECK IN DECEMBER AFTER CHRISTMAS COMING HOME FROM WALMART. JUST LEARNING TO WALK NOW. LEVEL 2 TRAUMA TO SPOKANE. 3 HOURS TO CUT ME OUT. SO YOUR VIDEOS RELAX ME AND CHEER ME UP. THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS YOUNG MAN. A DRILL TO BREAK UP ROCKS? 😆
Hi Dan. I enjoyed this one. I have a vial of mercury that was extracted from the Fraser River by an old timer who would save all the mercury he found in a separate container until there was enough worth paying for the gold and mercury to be separated. He said if there's any gold left I can have it. I just want the element specimen.
Dan, you're cool! Stop putting yourself down, please. Your personality is pure fun. I really don't care about gold panning; I love watching you. Depending on when you filmed this; an inversion machine might help your back. I'm a beekeeper, always lifting heavy beehives, and whenever I stress my back, some working out upside down relieves the pressure.
Exciting !!! Love the way you tackled the boulder moving though it looks dangerous. Go Dan, Go !!! The low back is way too easy to strain , take care. You should have a buddy-system and the pulley system if you want to move boulders like a super-human. Beautiful gold that you worked hard for.
Nice gold Dan! Even my guess was lower than its weigh in! 🧐😳 I also thought that there would be larger flakes since this area had no human touch it. It leads me to a food for thought question: why does gold always show up in the most unbelievable spots and vice versa? 🤔🙄 I applaud you for putting on your gloves to handle the sharp shale, by the way. Since the Fraser carries flakes and pickers, how close are old mines to Pickerton? That would be an awesome 'tour' around some of them. I pray that everyone is doing well and I'll see you on your next adventure! Blessings from Alabama ❤️
My two kids and I watched this while eating breakfast. 3 yr old boy and 5 yr old girl. They get a kick out of the gold shots and the music. Some dancing happened while the cereal was being eaten.
It was a bit messy.
Thanks for the content.
One of my little boys (32 lol) has binge watched all of these videos since I showed him one, Kids ay?
@@rossr100 😂
You're never annoying Dan! I love your rants!
With 1.3 millions subs and about 100+k views per episode, the channel is the real goldmine here and we viewers are the nuggets. TH-cam “unsubscribing” folks? They are present-day claim-jumpers!
I can see why you are still in love with the Fraser. Good video Dan.
I think that he’s the director of tourism for the Frazer River. 😂 Nice looking place.
@@George-tz1cv I just love the scenery, the trains going past the sheer danger of being so close to rapids. Meanwhile Dan sits on a rock panning in a paradise
Don't listen to the knuckleheads trying to drag you down, they're just announcing their own foolishness. You're a treasure
what's the drag down.. he's got over 1.33M subscribers and he's out panning for gold. lol
Dan, I know what a bad back is to live with. I have had 33 operations on my spine and am confined to a bed 95% of the time. Your videos help to get me out in your Canadian wilderness, which is better than the mostly miserable summer we are having here in the UK.
Dan, the secret to moving heavy objects as you get older is to find and harness some 20 year old body builders. Convince them that moving rocks for you is a better work out than the gym and they will PAY you to come do it for you. That way you get the gold and the "gym membership fees" added on top!!! It is called working smarter not harder!
A good buddy of mine called it finding the “young hairy legs”
I got the joke. I would like to pass along that moving big rocks can present issues and dangers. You dont have to spend a ton of money for it, but a better choice of gear is what the 4x4 guys used. Factor 55 makes the best off road recovery gear, but if you are just using it for moving a few boulders, that are plenty of brands that will get the job done. Soft Shackles were invented to eliminate metal parts hitting you in the head. Their are a variety of straps designed to go around boulders and trees which are the ANCHORS to pull a 4x4 out of the mud/ ditch / etc. There is a blanket style anchor that is used for the same application as well as digging a hole, laying the blanket in the hole and filling it with sand. In every situation, the pulley that is attached using a soft shackle, will cut the force required to move a 4x4 or a Boulder BY HALF. You could be next to the boulder you move while pulling the boulder towards the Shackle and pulley. One hack you may need, is using a mountain climbing rope because you can buy those small enough to fit on a come a-long. Everything I mentioned is fairly inexpensive and light to carry. The off road trade shows sell all kinds of this gear.
He could market them as "manliness alpha male courses" or something to white collar nerds. Have them lifting/moving all those rocks then when its over go scavenging.
Still in my 20s and would jump at the prospect of helping Dan, Canada looks gorgeous and is only a skip away from where I am! No matter how strong you are, equipment & know-how will always beat out raw muscle, though.
as a young bodybuilder who got a tendon injury working for an older guy, i resent this
the power of that river is just nuts, in order to have those LARGE rounded boulders up that high, i mean just crazy.
One thing, of many things, I appreciate about you Dan, is your patient persistence. ❤
Loved the tutorial at the end. Always sharing your knowledge is great and keeps me interested. Thanks Dan
Good work Dan 💪 if you grab a little sling to choke around the rock then clip your winch line to that it will prolong the life of your line
Nothing would please me more than being there to help and find gold with you Dan! Your videos are inspiring and keep me fired up on finding good gold one of these days!
Ive just found your channel and i love it. I do feel a little worry when your working so close to that river whipping so fast.
Life's currently difficult so when i find a channel that can get my mind off the stresses for a bit, im truly grateful. If your a believe in prayer, please add my father to your prayers. Todays day 42 on hospice snd it's been a very rough couple of days.
Thanks again
I pray your father heals from the cancer and all other health issues. My heart goes out to you in this time.
Dan, I've been guilty of leaving my sniffer, classifier, or even waders, but not any more. Lost a foot due to a fishing accident in my back yard, so now I do all my prospecting, climbing, forgetting vicariously through you and your videos. I recently received my first order of rocks from you, picture stones. Thank you for a little geode that was included in the order and some additional specimens that I haven't been able to identify yet. Thanks so much for the fun times I spend with you from Texas.
Dan, I watch quite a few TH-camrs but you are by far the most enthusiastic and fun to watch.
I definitely second this motion... meeting ajurned.... now let's get some gold!!
Dan hits the mark, for sheer enthusiasm, pure love of what he is doing.
Man, your enthusiasm really lifts my spirits.
When you were scooping out the first dirt to pan, you were so keen.
It's great to see.
Never boring always fun to listen to you talk and teach. Your the real gold 😊❤
A Tim Hortons cup as a makeshift snuffer, Dan you are not only a devoted Prospector but you represent Canada with pride!
PS......Info one ounce equals 33 grams ....=70 bucks per gram...minus 10 %for impurities
Tim's hasn't been canadian for decades. American owned, terrible coffee, factory made donuts. I hate that canada is associated with Tim's. It's just another American poison dealer.
Dan: No recommendations or criticisms here; nope, I just want to say that your videos always get me out of a funk when I'm in one and make my happiest days that much happier when I see a new one pop up. It pains me that there are a number of not-so-nice folks out there who've chosen to attack you, but I guess that's just life. I love your work, as do 1.32 million other people, so hang tough, my friend!
Thanks for sharing the adventures, Dan Man !
I enjoy when you get the drone out, such beautiful scenery. Thank_you. ;)
Hello Dan,
I enjoy all of your videos. You are so real. I've just had my 5th stint surgery. Similar to you. I learned how to gold pan from your videos. When we visited alaska during covid. I was able to gold pan with what you showed me. It works 😊. I also enjoy you because it's PG(clean). Thank you for all you do. Blessings
When I used to go gold panning in Oregon in the 1980's, we always were able to find enough gold to pay for our trip but not much else. It was a lot of fun!
Same at down under.
Mr. Hurd, please do not go remote alone. Your heart gave you a warning already and neither of us is getting younger. Does Pauly get too dive in that river? Miss seeing you with him and crew. Much brotherly love and may GOD continue to bless your endeavor s.
If Pauly wants to die, sure. The river is fast and dangerous.
"Hey Dan you know what you should do" 😂😂😂 your favorite question. Great video as usual bud. Don't change a single thing 🎉
Thanks, Dan for another video. We love you in Michigan.
A Dan Hurd gold panning video!!! Lets go!! The best ever
Your happy positive attitude is infectious. I always feel happier after watching you. You won my subscription long, long ago.
Whenever I am feeling down or depressed I come see Dan. He is the brightest soul I've ever seen. Mr. Hurd you make me smile. Thank you and good luck panning your heart out
Morning Dan and to all the peeps....
With the introduction music I half expected Dan to jump on stage and start screaming into the microphone then tell us he joined a heavy metal band. Keep up the good work Dan you always have amazing videos even if you decide to join a heavy metal band.
Gold is heavy metal!
I'm gonna head out to the mountains and see if I can round up some gold for myself... of course our gold here in NW Wyoming isn't nearly as big and plentiful as it is in BC, but it's still just as much fun.
Idk if there’s any better way to kill a day than panning some dirt on a beautiful creek with a few beer chilling in the water and maybe a hog leg to puff on 😂 fly fishing is a close second though
@@stevenlaxton3618 I got rained on a few times and the gold wasn't very good, but it was great to be out there. The skeeters weren't bad, it wasn't too hot, and where I go to pan is only 15 miles from Yellowstone Park so that can attest to the scenery. Not a bad day.
I'm honestly smiling the moment Dan starts talking. "I hope to earn your subscription today" Quite possibly the nicest youtuber on youtube. I'm sitting here writing code... whilst dans doing the virtual stuff i simply can't due to location. Thanks dan for keeping the world entertained old bean.
Three minutes in? And I'm already sure that dan hurd is my spirit animal...
I love when you do the slow motion shots, they are just plain cool!
Back strains at our age are nothin to mess with. And don't feel bad, I forget things all the time now.
Watching him pan the gold all hunched over hurts my back just watching it.
A question Dan, have you clean the vacuum hose to see if there is any hidden gold caught in the ridges of the flexible pipe?
One of the reasons I first subscribed to you Dan is that you dont ask or bug anyone into subscribing, one of the first things you say is that you "hope to earn" a subscription. It has to the first time I have heard a youtuber say that they hope to earn a subscription, there are so many out there that seem to think or believe that someones subscription is a given and I appreciated you actually saying that from the get go. As well as be being great to watch and very knowledgeable plus you make me laugh so much, the fact you enjoy what you are doing and are entertaining. Thankyou for being a stand up guy.
I agree with all that & cannot say it any better, so ... "Me too!" Your crazy enthusiasm is also contagious to me!
Thanks Dan!
I worked as a carpet cleaner 26 years and now at 57 I have to say that I feel my back survived with regular chiropractic maintenance. Not for everyone, many poo poo the benefits, but if you can get a referral from a friend and give it a try you may fine relief sooner than later. Good luck. 😀
You're a great teacher and amazing at getting some really good shots. I'm glad that you keep yourself in check and try to take care, when care is needed! With yourself and how you prospect.
I think the mercury is in your pan at 22:21.
Loved the video!
I saw that too, came here to say the same thing. :)
Thanks Dan... appreciate you
Sound was great, not much windage at all. Also, be assured that we’re here because you are not annoying; you are an excellent and pleasant Presenter.
22:22 mercury I see it plain as day in this shot. thanks for the videos I think they are great and I learn so much watching you
Long time watcher from the UK, your videos are fascinating and mesmerising, I could simply watch them all day long... and I do.
Keep up the good work. I will always be here watching.
Just went gold panning for the first time. Found extremely small gold but had a blast. Thanks Dan for being an inspiration!
Thank You Dan, Love the Adventure! Reminds me of the days I lived in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Did a lot of gold panning, mineral hunting etc... Love your show and your enthusiasm! Look forward to your next adventure!
AWSOME VIDEO..Great Narration..Love you took lots of crystal clear videos of the BEAUTIFUL RIVER & SURROUNDINGS!!
Oh no. Just got news of the landslide above the Fraser river. Stay safe. Hope to hear an update from you soon. ✌️
Hello Dan, thanks for bringing me on your adventure.
Thanks for the videos Dan!! I dont have recreational panning where I live, so i get to live vicariously through your videos. Thanks again
nice gold thank you for sharing the adventure and information and scenery of the river.
Thanks for this Dan, I enjoy living vicariously through your videos. I've only been to the Fraser River once but never forgot how beautiful it is. Best of luck to you from New Mexico, USA
thanks for the adventure Dan
I am interested in your thoughts about the current situation on the Chilcotin and the eventual effects on the Fraser. Your prospecting there will be affected in many ways.
I run 15 Milwaukee batteries all day every day on the job site. You would think that with that many batteries available you would never have a dead one but guess what? Lol great tools and better batteries than the past but still batteries all the same
Dang man just buy a corded tool and cord. For a fraction of the price. Unless there's 0 power available. 1 good cord is less than half 1 nice battery. Corded tools are cheaper and more powerful.
Plus batteries fail and chargers burn out. You'll save thousands per year.
Good job Dan, didn't relize the river was that deep. Kinda scary looking.
Seeing the news of the landslide on the Chilcotin River, and the flooding possibilities on the Fraser River, I hope you and yours are safe.
it's so crazy see how water level goes up and down, but seing that shiny juicy yellow at the end of the pan is better
I'm a fairly new viewer and new to gold. I looked up the value of todays find it was $46 USD. I'm thinking most folks do this as a hobby, rather than a living.
Kinda like the casino - most days it's a bust, but you keep going back for the big jackpot. In the long run, there is more loss to prospecting, than a gain.
All for fun.
Dan, hope you're safe. Heard about the landslide upriver.
I like when rivers and creeks get low... Gets you closer to the heavy stuff in the middle
Dan thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I look forward to the day that I get my feet wet and have a sore back at the end of the day prospecting for gold.
Dan, if you take this concept a bit farther, go to the tops where the boulders are biggest, and topple them. I bet you find a beast. You are on top of running into my theories on rock formations. Keep digging, we’re all diggin’ it with you (:
Thanks for being A personality
Nice gold 🤩 I love the battery vacuum technique! Getting under those big rocks is like going back in time.
I always enjoy your videos, Dan. The only thing irritating to me on this one was the *sound* of the vacuum. Thank you for keeping that short!
Am a new fan. Watching you test that ratchet to its limit on the rocks. Having used a ratchet strap for unapproved heaving myself. I would suggest throwing the simple truckers hitch in the line. This gives you a 2:1 pulling force.
Dan, I would recommend getting an ecoflow, or jackery power bank and ash vacuum. you would get more use time with them.
You can’t hear the wind on the mikes only a little bit but it don’t cover up your voice.we can always hear what u say really well.that’s amazing the gold you get on that river.where does it all come from.out of the mountains I guess but it looks fun to do either way.🇨🇦🇨🇦
Good use with the ratchet straps. And yes, a comealong can be very useful moving big rocks. Good work!👍
The music at the beginning of your videos sets you apart from all others. I love it!
Noticed from the hills around you there are plenty of nephelem buried there. Beautiful place.
Hey Dan, you should get yourself a tankers bar. I think the ones we had in the Army were between 5-6’ long. Lots of leverage to move those rocks and minimal strain to the body
Ever think of using blow on the vacuum? If you do it from a distance, you should be able to blow away the light dust while the gold keeps jumping around the hole. Might need some practice to get it right, but you could cover a lot of ground and spend a lot less time hauling dirt. maybe.
I live in Dahlonega GA & thinking about getting started doing some panning. I'm sure it's not all gone down here.
Thanks for the inspiration Dan.
Use leverage! As a 5’2” female, I figured out how to move a 425 lb boulder from my car down onto the roadway; then up a curb and slope to be positioned exactly where I wanted for installing a mailbox garden, at a church where I was singing. Landscape gardening is sort of a hobby. Just put one shovel under the rock, then shove ANOTHER shovel UNDERNEATH the first. Suddenly you can roll and maneuver the rock. I actually used two boulders in this garden; the other one was only about 325 lb.
If you backpacked in, this won’t work for you; if you packed in with a donkey, however, it would be feasible, or if you drove in and the road was really near the river’s edge.
Hope this helps!
Check under those boulders. Like Pale Rider, classic prospector movie. Incredible film. Good luck Dan.
There was just a landslide north of the Frasier river and it blocked the feed upstream. Hope all is well Dan!
DAN! I just heard there news about the landslide! I hope everyone is safe! We’re going to need a bigger geology lesson of the day if you can’t get to the Fraser! Stay safe! Keep up the good work ⛏️
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Thanks for showing how you clean up your gold in the pan. That was fascinating. ❣️
glad tro see you back on the river Dan....
Another interesting segment. As usual prospecting is not for the weak at heart, like myself. The wind, no problem with hearing, made it even more real. Best wishes.
Dan, I have no idea how you ended up in my list but you did and I watched. What I'm really curious about is are you relying strictly on the density/weight of gold to sink to the bottom of the pan (even the tiny bits) so that you don't wash any of the gold out as you gradually reduce the volume of the gravel?
Scary to think the current state of the Fraser. as of aug 1st there was a landslide that will send a major flood his way. Be interesting to see how much it changes his claim after it settles. Stay Safe Dan.
Always enjoy your videos! Thank you for making them.
I’ve often wondered how deep that river is. It’s just amazing how much water you get flowing in that area.
Have you considered leaving a metal pan tub securely fastened somewhere on your claim at a midway point? Probably fill with rain after a while and might save time or your back.
All I heard was the sound of that beautiful river and the sound of you finding gold. Would love to find a little of that here in Georgia USA
That river looks scary fast. Thank youu for yourvideoss. I hope your back heals soon. 🇬🇧
WATCHING YOU MR DAN MAKES MY DAY. LEARN ALOT ABOUT 💯 FROM YOU,WHILE I RECOVER FROM MY CAR WRECK IN DECEMBER AFTER CHRISTMAS COMING HOME FROM WALMART. JUST LEARNING TO WALK NOW. LEVEL 2 TRAUMA TO SPOKANE. 3 HOURS TO CUT ME OUT. SO YOUR VIDEOS RELAX ME AND CHEER ME UP. THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS YOUNG MAN. A DRILL TO BREAK UP ROCKS? 😆
As always a joy to watch you having fun
Hello sir @Dan Hurd I Say your content is the stuff of youtube legends sir. Bravo Sir, Bravo Sir Indeed.
Hi Dan.
I enjoyed this one.
I have a vial of mercury that was extracted from the Fraser River by an old timer who would save all the mercury he found in a separate container until there was enough worth paying for the gold and mercury to be separated. He said if there's any gold left I can have it. I just want the element specimen.
Dan, you're cool! Stop putting yourself down, please. Your personality is pure fun. I really don't care about gold panning; I love watching you.
Depending on when you filmed this; an inversion machine might help your back. I'm a beekeeper, always lifting heavy beehives, and whenever I stress my back, some working out upside down relieves the pressure.
Just a beautiful scenery that’s worth the trip
Thanks for the video! What beautiful scenery, I’m in Dallas no pretty rivers or mountains. Great work!
That was great Dan!!!🤠
Amazing finding a nail under those giant rocks!
Exciting !!! Love the way you tackled the boulder moving though it looks dangerous. Go Dan, Go !!! The low back is way too easy to strain , take care. You should have a buddy-system and the pulley system if you want to move boulders like a super-human. Beautiful gold that you worked hard for.
Nice gold Dan! Even my guess was lower than its weigh in! 🧐😳 I also thought that there would be larger flakes since this area had no human touch it. It leads me to a food for thought question: why does gold always show up in the most unbelievable spots and vice versa? 🤔🙄 I applaud you for putting on your gloves to handle the sharp shale, by the way.
Since the Fraser carries flakes and pickers, how close are old mines to Pickerton? That would be an awesome 'tour' around some of them.
I pray that everyone is doing well and I'll see you on your next adventure! Blessings from Alabama ❤️