Can We Pan Enough GOLD to Pay for our Airplane GAS??? Alaska Gold Panning/Sluicing

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  • We've got gold fever! I'm taking my son on an overnight camping trip to pan for Alaska GOLD!! Can we get enough to pay for our Airplane gas? Filmed in Alaska in July 2022
    #outdoorboys #alaska #lifeinalaska
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    ThisAlaskaLifeFamily@gmail.com
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    Mark Hamm
    PO BOX 772864
    Eagle River, AK
    99577

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  • @ThisAlaskaLife
    @ThisAlaskaLife ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Good job spending time with the boys! They will always remember how much you cared!

  • @onamuir4985
    @onamuir4985 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Mark, Please keep doing these adventures with your sons! Absolutely priceless. 🥰

  • @ChumStun
    @ChumStun ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wouldn’t be a Hamm outdoor adventure without stopping for wild berries! Great video, the boys are so lucky to have two fantastic parents full of generational wisdom.

  • @shellypasqualetto2742
    @shellypasqualetto2742 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Don't you worry about bears? You are a great dad your sons will always remember their special times with you.

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes I worry about bears. Usually I carry a firearm or bear spray.

  • @paulinemaclellan8204
    @paulinemaclellan8204 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I named my stick 'Sticky'...what an adorable wee boy he is x

  • @mandyhopkins9027
    @mandyhopkins9027 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brilliant, love the bond the boys have with mark,

  • @tedconroy5074
    @tedconroy5074 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mark, the adventures with your family are solid gold. I love how you take the boys on their own little trips. Weston is amazing how he jumps right in to help, please keep doing what you're doing we love it!

  • @rhondawhitmer1538
    @rhondawhitmer1538 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love these videos where you just pick up and go!! Your right. The best nugget on this trip was spending time with your son!! It's great that they are always out getting physical excersize and not just sitting on their bums with an electronic babysitter!! My husband is the same way with our grandsons!!❤️❤️

  • @stewartfield1386
    @stewartfield1386 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    STOL planes and Gold panning... classic Alaskan father-son bonding! Love it haha

  • @SammyGDude
    @SammyGDude 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude im not gonna lie. this is the most normal father-son youtube channel so far... lol

  • @philipmccumbee3624
    @philipmccumbee3624 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good video. To much work for a little bit of gold. But, being with your son was priceless.

  • @loustoneberger8921
    @loustoneberger8921 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Splitting the money! Sounds like my grandsons😋😋thanks for sharing

  • @C3phoe
    @C3phoe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Guys who are doing with their kids are awesome amd exempt from ridicule

  • @SusanMatthews_TiteChatte
    @SusanMatthews_TiteChatte ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You're an awesome Dad, Mark. The true treasure is the moments spent with the ones you love. Even better when you have one on one adventures. Weston needs to find a woodworker who can turn "Sticky" into a walking stick. My Papa used to make walking sticks and a Marine friend of my Dad's (RIP❤️) made a cane for my Dad years ago that my Mom gave me after his death. Special memories are made from special moments. Yah's Blessings ❤️

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was stuck was enjoyed by Weston in the backyard for a few weeks until it disappeared one day. So much joy from something so simple.

    • @SusanMatthews_TiteChatte
      @SusanMatthews_TiteChatte ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlaskaBoys , the best things are the simple things in life 😍

  • @debbiemiller7342
    @debbiemiller7342 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wahat an awesome trip for you and Weston!

  • @jeanchavez2952
    @jeanchavez2952 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoyed your video so fun ! You son will have this as one of a best all time memories with dad ! No amount of gold can do this ❤😂🥰🙏🏼

  • @tamekadavis9051
    @tamekadavis9051 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Heyyy family here watching 👍😊

  • @malisajohnson7250
    @malisajohnson7250 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Weston's stick he wanted to keep truly looked like a walking stick that someone had made back in the day. Also cool deal on finding gold.👍😎

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว

      That stick made it home and was a source of joy and contention with the boys for a few weeks 😂

  • @marcellahicks3984
    @marcellahicks3984 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Ho!! Hi Ho!! ALASKA BOYS GOLD RUSH is On!! I was expectin Weston to taste his hatchet like Yukon Cornelius in the Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer movie. The memories are pretty great on this trip. I love the picture of our Alaska Boys Prospectors. Weston is really starting to contribute to camp set up. He might be able to carve a little with his Birthday present in that walking stick. Or make a little Totem Pole Story about your Adventure. Don't forget the part about Dad worrying about the Bears while you slept soundly.
    Thanks for taking us along. Never went Gold Prospecting, hope we can do it again sometime.

  • @dant153
    @dant153 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Making memories are priceless. Thanks for the great video. God bless. Any moose yet??

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’ll just have to wait and see. 😛

  • @rockymountainlifeprospecti4423
    @rockymountainlifeprospecti4423 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello and heavy pans from our homestead/mining claimd at 9350ft in altitude, well you have taken it to the next level by flying to the destination (almost). Much respect AK

  • @reapergrim76
    @reapergrim76 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great stuff! 👍

  • @rebekahwells3737
    @rebekahwells3737 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video. Love watching your family.

  • @RusticAdventureBelize
    @RusticAdventureBelize ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing video. Looking good Father and Son time. 😊 keep going strong 💪

  • @belindaroberts3090
    @belindaroberts3090 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Making memories is definetly worth more than gold

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What if we could do both???!!!??

    • @belindaroberts3090
      @belindaroberts3090 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlaskaBoys gold would be a bonus for sure

  • @shirleymack8651
    @shirleymack8651 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. I loved it.

  • @sandycrabtree4795
    @sandycrabtree4795 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the video makes me wish I could come there and pan for gold

  • @barb8335
    @barb8335 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thought the mosquitoes 🦟 in South Florida were bad! Those Alaskan mosquitoes are healthy looking little buggers.

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว

      They were really bad in the evening and early morning.

  • @pauly51
    @pauly51 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looked like a great day with your son. I love gold panning and sluicing. 17:20❤❤❤

  • @timthompson8297
    @timthompson8297 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice family. Little boy is lucky to live like that.

  • @mandywhitton
    @mandywhitton ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love mark ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @mandywhitton
      @mandywhitton ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I Agree Mark keep Doing 👍 your Videos and I love all of Lauren Videos we will miss the boys now back at school x 😢 💙

  • @charlenecapronloomis3395
    @charlenecapronloomis3395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lots of fun

  • @damienbell3155
    @damienbell3155 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes more videos to watch living them thank you

  • @brucemccann830
    @brucemccann830 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pop tarts....paid for!!! Awesome video, please do more!!!

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว

      Any excuse to get some pop tarts! We never eat those at home, so it was a real “treat”.

  • @danielgrubb9668
    @danielgrubb9668 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dad of the Year

  • @richardtoney2441
    @richardtoney2441 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    gold or no gold those days are priceless

  • @bobbylong4443
    @bobbylong4443 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well you both worked hard but getting outside together is what counts 😊

  • @whereandwhat2444
    @whereandwhat2444 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow thats great!

  • @gates3492
    @gates3492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exciting ❤❤❤❤

  • @hawaiirealtorandrewellis4701
    @hawaiirealtorandrewellis4701 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool Mark. You remind me of my dad growing up. Such great memories Keep up the great content. :)

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว

      How’s your plane and flying coming along?

  • @donaldperson948
    @donaldperson948 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice plane brother you need a lot of gold to pay for that!

  • @etarheel1
    @etarheel1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And that’s how you dad! Great job you two, congrats on getting some gold!

  • @mikes_in_paradise78
    @mikes_in_paradise78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Access to a plane... awesome !!! Love the adventures!!

  • @debbiephillips1123
    @debbiephillips1123 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are all wonderful! I'm really impressed of how knowledgeable you are of the resources in your magnificent state of Alaska! So much to do and enjoy! Love watching you teach your sons and enjoy learning about everything as well. So interesting!

  • @mykitchen-bygohar
    @mykitchen-bygohar 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the adventures with your boys 🙌🏻

  • @ModernAmericanNomad420
    @ModernAmericanNomad420 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats awesome..father and son prospecting adventure

  • @donnamacleod2947
    @donnamacleod2947 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your adventures with the boys! Looks like you and Weston had a great time! Look forward to seeing more adventures!

  • @PATTYO1221
    @PATTYO1221 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow this was another really cool adventure! I was envisioning earlier settlers doing this while u explain the mining process. If anyone did strike gold would that even be public information? Is there a certain amount that you have to claim were u mined it? Just curious if I stuck gold, I'm telling NOBODY! 😂😂

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Most the public lands mining spots are on old mining areas that have played out from a commercial standpoint, but still have a little color in the dirt. I probably wouldn’t be making videos if I struck it rich!

  • @ajayharendrasingh
    @ajayharendrasingh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I liked the adventure

  • @cynthiaburton1971
    @cynthiaburton1971 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Westie🥰

  • @michellewilson4815
    @michellewilson4815 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a wonderful adventure. Great memories to be made with you and your son. 💕💜❤️

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it was! Thanks for watching!

  • @randy1ization
    @randy1ization 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    the places who sold the shovels made the most money..

  • @tinawarren275
    @tinawarren275 ปีที่แล้ว

    I finally found vlogs I absolutely love watching. You’re an amazing father and I absolutely love all your adventures with your family. I noticed you always mention bears. But I don’t see that you carry a gun on you at all times. Is that necessary ? Please keep doing these vlogs. Huge Fan from Oregon.

  • @DanielHunterUSA
    @DanielHunterUSA ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What you need is a Dredge .I got a 4” Keene Would be my dream go dredge over there

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are right! A small dredge and a wetsuit would work really well there.

    • @DanielHunterUSA
      @DanielHunterUSA ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlaskaBoys I wouldn’t go smaller than a 4” inch I have a 4” Keene and is amazing here in Indiana we don’t have much gold But I have fun .with a 4 you can move a lot of material and get good gold

  • @michaelyoung1681
    @michaelyoung1681 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤

  • @dazzlingfreeman8903
    @dazzlingfreeman8903 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vlog. Aside from gold, Alaska is Bear country as well isn't it?. Aren't you worried about your safety. Seeing your kid with you my guess is you've visited that place many times before. BTW this is my first time watching your vlog.

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bears are definitely on my mind when going out like this, especially along a river with spawning salmon which attracts bears. We actually saw a large grizzly while flying home, about two miles from our campsite.
      I usually bring a firearm or bear spray. This was a little scary of a spot because the noise of the river makes it impossible to hear animals, even if they were close by.

  • @SpectrumRob
    @SpectrumRob ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great content! What about bears?

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh, they were around but thankfully we didn’t have any problems on that trip.

  • @majorronaldmandell7835
    @majorronaldmandell7835 ปีที่แล้ว

    Being in Alaska, one would think that there would be a lot more gold in your pan. I watch the “Flour Gold Wizard” who is based in the extremely scarce gold state of Wisconsin, and he comes up with as many as 50 flakes of gold per pan, especially on the beach of Lake Superior.

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m no gold wizard, so that might be part of it. Also, most of ALaska doesn’t have much gold, you really need to know where to look. It’s a big state.

  • @anothertime9542
    @anothertime9542 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    just upgrade the Keene box to the super with legs and the classifier. I know it costs but the time saved by set up, weight, and trying to classify stuff is money well spent.
    I am too recreational gold panner, but I went from using the stock a52 . but got sick of classifying with screen and bucket. switched to an electric min-max and that was good as it did classify for me. took a chance and upgrading to the new KT10 trommel just to make it more relaxing. Just to let you know, I still use the a52 with the trommel but with the upgrades it does catch more gold.
    loved the vid, wish I could be up there, I get to go gold panning once a year but want to make the most of it. My point is , upgrade the slues to the a52s, ... you will not regret it.
    Thanks again. um.. when are you going to invite me to go with you.. :)

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds like a good idea. Classifying takes a lot of time. Where do you prospect for gold? What region?

  • @CORE1.8MINISTERIES
    @CORE1.8MINISTERIES ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know how many days you did this before but if I were you and you were doing it for 3 days. I would work on doing 90 buckets full everyday

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear you, but I needed to bring a few more boxes of pop tarts to power that kind of activity. Maybe next time.

  • @thebushbunker
    @thebushbunker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wheres your side arm or pepper spray at the minimum for bears?

  • @jamienorris007
    @jamienorris007 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm 12 seconds in but I would say no.

  • @AlaskaAdVANtures
    @AlaskaAdVANtures ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How long have you lived in Alaska ? I thought bears were a major concern in the bush along rivers with fish, did you have any protection?

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว

      Bears are a concern for sure and we usually bring bear spray or a firearm, or both. Lifelong Alaskans.

  • @jennieglud
    @jennieglud ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do we get some shirts????

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bet you dump a bit out you seemed a Lil to aggressive

    • @AlaskaBoys
      @AlaskaBoys  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I definitely have some to learn. It’s a balance between moving material through and being methodical.

  • @shirleyk6009
    @shirleyk6009 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I sure hope he’s carrying a big firearm for the Grizzly’s

  • @SammyGDude
    @SammyGDude 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude, best dad ever. like wtf. bitchin!

  • @shirleymack8651
    @shirleymack8651 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. I loved it.