Gold Rush: White Water
Overview
Dakota Fred and his son Dustin are back in the treacherous waters of McKinley Creek, Alaska, eager to strike it rich. Undeterred by danger, the duo embarks on a thrilling quest for gold, diving into the turbulent depths of one of the state's most formidable creeks. Their relentless pursuit of fortune pushes them to the edge as they face the challenges of both nature and the mining process. With each dive, the stakes rise, testing their courage and determination in the quest for a life-changing payout.
Episodes
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1
Between Craziness & Insanity
The Dakota Boys are back in McKinley Creek, eager to search for gold worth millions. Unfortunately, the brutal Alaskan winter has left their mining ge...
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2
First Gold
The Dakota Boys set their gold dredge into action. Fred takes the plunge into the turbulent white water, and even as his air supply dwindles, the 72-y...
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3
Dredge Down
The initial gold nugget hints at a massive fortune, prompting Dustin to venture into a perilous area. As he navigates through the rushing waters that ...
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4
Boulder Battles
Fred's former employer, Todd Hoffman, surprises everyone by arriving in a helicopter after investing $50,000 in the Dakota Boys' venture.
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5
Inland Tsunami
Dakota Fred, at the age of 73, ties the knot for the fourth time. Meanwhile, a looming landslide upstream poses a serious risk, threatening to release...
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6
Hypothermia
The Dakota Boys face a setback in their urgent quest for bedrock gold when 73-year-old Fred's heating system malfunctions during a dive, leaving him s...
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7
The Graboid
The Dakota Boys are on a quest to reach bedrock gold, but their progress hits a snag when they encounter the largest boulder of the season. In respons...
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8
End of Days
A sudden flash flood surges through McKinley Creek, putting both the crew's lives and their operation at risk. Despite the perilous situation, the Dak...
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The Dakotas Strike Back
Television's most perilous gold mining adventure returns as the Dakota Boys intensify their operations. They've ramped up their crew, expanded their l...
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2
Burned Alive
An equipment malfunction results in a crew member suffering severe burns that put their life at risk. Meanwhile, the decision to operate two dredges s...
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3
When Bears Attack
An insatiable and fierce apex predator wreaks havoc on the miners' camp, prompting the crew to unite in search of a solution. To enhance their gold ex...
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4
Too Close for Comfort
Fred and Dustin can't see eye to eye on the best spot to search for gold, leading them to dig their own holes. However, a heated argument threatens to...
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5
The Nugget Trap
The Dakota Boys stumble upon a lucrative nugget trap, but in their excitement, they unintentionally put one of their crew members in danger.
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6
McKinley, We Have A Problem
Discovering their largest gold nugget of the season feels like a huge victory, but heavy rains soon bring about flooding. Despite the risks involved, ...
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7
Sacrifice & Sabotage
Following his rescue from the water, Dustin is compelled to search for a new mining location because of the flooding. However, he soon discovers that ...
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8
Landslide
As the crew excavates deeper than they ever have before, they find no trace of the elusive bedrock gold. Doubts about Dustin's leadership begin to sur...
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9
The Widow Maker
The Dakota boys are working their way to a promising nugget trap that they think may contain a treasure trove of gold. Following a challenging season,...
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10
Gold Strike
The team wraps up their season by tidying up and conducting a final weigh-in of their gold haul. At the same time, Dustin takes the crew to explore a ...
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11
Diving Deeper
The Dakota Boys and their team take a moment to reminisce about their adventurous season while also contemplating the challenges and opportunities tha...
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1
Two Teams, One Dream
Fred and Dustin Hurt choose to separate in their quest for gold in the tumultuous waters of Alaska's Chilkat mountains. Fred has a perfect spot in min...
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2
The Pound Zone
Fred and his son Dustin put their lives on the line as they embark on a quest for hidden gold nuggets, venturing deep into the treacherous waters of o...
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3
No Guts, No Glory Holes
Fred and his team head back to the glory hole to wrap up their previous tasks. Meanwhile, Dustin's crew hits a rich vein of gold, but they're hindered...
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4
Enter the Superclaw
The Dakota boys celebrate their initial gold finds of the season. Dustin creates a unique super claw designed to lift large boulders from his plunge p...
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5
Birthday Gold
After an unexpected injury leaves Dustin's team short-staffed, he faces a risky decision that almost leads to disaster. Just when his fortunes begin t...
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6
The Gold Cave
Dustin stumbles upon a hidden gold cave that may contain a fortune. Determined to uncover its riches, Fred and his team venture upstream into a small ...
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7
Nugget Heaven
Dustin Hurt strikes bedrock and uncovers a stash of nuggets at Rainbow's End. Meanwhile, Fred pursues the gold upstream to a risky new area, prompting...
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8
Thunder Falls
Dustin is working on the richest area he's uncovered yet when he stumbles upon a new find that could lead to even greater gold. Meanwhile, Fred confro...
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9
End Of The Rainbow
Dustin scores big with his largest gold discovery to date. Meanwhile, at Thunder Falls, Fred faces a dire situation as engine troubles and massive bou...
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10
Cliffhanger
Dustin decides to take a risk by heading back to a location just above McKinley Falls for the rest of the season. However, as he maneuvers his dredge ...
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11
Rockfall Ravine
Fred revives his dredge and strikes gold, pulling in his largest haul of the year. Meanwhile, Dustin grapples with an unpredictable future, and Carlos...
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12
Hands Full Of Gold
Dakota Fred strikes it rich at Thunder Falls, pulling in his largest gold haul yet. Meanwhile, Dustin discovers an incredible stash of nuggets at Rock...
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13
Royal Flush
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Come Hell or High Water
With the season starting later than usual, the crew's mining opportunity is cut short, and they contend with unprecedented dangers due to record melti...
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2
Good As Gold
The Dakota Boys are in a race against the clock as they challenge their new crew to restore their mining sites and transport heavy machinery to Trifec...
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3
Swallowed Up
Carlos, Dustin, and James face their toughest challenge yet as they navigate the wildest and most treacherous rapids they've ever encountered. They ne...
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4
Enter the Mammoth Claw
Dustin and his team finally reach untouched land but quickly realize their gear isn’t equipped to handle the massive boulders in Rockfall Ravine. To...
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5
Fistful of Nuggets
Dustin takes a risk by putting his entire life savings into the claims, and it pays off when Carlos clears a massive boulder, uncovering sizable gold ...
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6
Rookie Mistakes
Dustin is on a winning streak, pushing himself to new depths as he faces the biggest challenge of his career. Meanwhile, newcomer Scott is eager to sh...
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7
Happy Endings
Dustin seeks the expertise of the local legend known as "The Pirate" to help him break through a boulder that's obstructing access to what could be th...
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Dustin to the Rescue
Fred reaches out to his son Dustin for assistance after discovering a massive boulder precariously hanging over The Trifecta's side wall, posing a dea...
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9
Depths Of Despair
The Dakota Boys are on the brink of an enormous gold recovery. Ryan confronts his deepest anxieties as he plunges into a tight, decaying 14-foot shaft...
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10
Ride Or Die
After exhausting their most lucrative site, Dustin and his team head upstream to "The Chute," a potentially fruitful but perilous location marked by p...
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11
A Special Kind of Crazy
While diving at a new location, Dustin finds himself in peril as he struggles against fierce whitewater currents. Meanwhile, following intense rainfal...
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12
In Too Deep
Dustin gambles the rest of his season on a daring journey into turbulent waters, determined to boost his already impressive gold collection. Meanwhile...
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13
Under Pressure
Dustin's team stumbles upon a thrilling find that challenges them to push beyond their boundaries. Meanwhile, Fred's crew is delving dangerously deep,...
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14
Buried Alive
An early winter storm transforms McKinley Creek into a fierce, swirling flood. Determined not to back down, Dustin and his team gear up for their most...
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15
To The Edge
Eager to enhance his already impressive collection of gold medals this season, Dustin tests his limits to the extreme. However, an unexpected accident...
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Roll of the Ice
Dustin makes the riskiest decision of his life, while Fred reveals a shocking secret.
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2
Fresh Blood
Dustin risks both his finances and his reputation by staking everything on two ambitious claims, hoping for a significant financial breakthrough. Expa...
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3
Shake Up
Facing intense pressure to secure his first gold of the season, Dustin drives both crews to their breaking points at one of the most treacherous minin...
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4
Who's the Boss
Dustin drops an unexpected bombshell that creates a rift among the team. Meanwhile, Fred comes back to McKinley Creek with exciting news about a promi...
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5
Groundbreaking Gold
Fred unlocks the door to a brand-new location. Following a heated argument with Fred, Kayla stumbles upon a revelation that will alter the trajectory ...
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6
Boiling Point
Fred marks his 78th birthday with an adventurous gold dive. Meanwhile, Kayla's crew has been riding a wave of good fortune, but that luck takes a turn...
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7
Gamblin' Man
In an effort to salvage his season, Dustin devises an audacious plan for a double dive to secure a win. At the same time, Kayla's team faces challenge...
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8
Hard Times at House Rock
In a moment of utter desperation, Dustin Hurt stakes everything on a risky mining tactic.
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9
Cut And Run
Dustin takes a bold and contentious step that alters the trajectory of the entire season. Meanwhile, Kayla embarks on a frantic quest to discover a si...
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10
Robbery At House Rock
Kayla's dual dredging operation is on the verge of striking it rich, but Dustin finds himself compelled to put her success at risk for the sake of his...
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11
Curse of the Gold Gods
As the season nears its end, both teams are on the verge of striking bedrock gold. However, a serious accident at Dustin’s location compels his crew...
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12
Blackout
Only inches away from reaching bedrock and a potentially life-altering fortune at the Chute, Dustin Hurt and his team must navigate through the most p...
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13
The Motherload
Dustin is just moments away from reaching bedrock gold at the Chute, but the mounting pressure leads one crew member to break under stress. Meanwhile,...
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14
Risk vs. Reward
Following his record-breaking gold find in a single day, Dustin and his team decide to intensify their efforts at a risky location known as the Dog Le...
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15
A Golden Opportunity
Dakota Fred and his son Dustin put everything on the line as they dive into the treacherous depths of one of Alaska's most untamed creeks, searching f...
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16
The Last Stand
As winter approaches, Dustin and his crew tackle the challenging dogleg, determined to finish strong before the cold weather halts their progress for ...
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Fortune Favors the Bold
Dustin Hurt is at a crossroads: should he gamble everything on acquiring and mining a notorious, treacherous claim in Alaska, potentially endangering ...
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2
Into the Unknown
Dustin’s latest claim at Nugget Creek is rumored to contain life-altering amounts of gold, but he and his team face the challenge of enduring some o...
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3
Airboat Accident
As crucial supplies dwindle to critical levels at their isolated Nugget Creek claim, Dustin takes on a seemingly insurmountable challenge. At the same...
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4
Dakota Fred Takes Charge
As Dustin and his team wrestle with the turbulent waters of Nugget Creek, they need to construct a secure haven for their dredge. At the same time, th...
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5
Homemade Highway to Hell
A serious medical crisis puts the season at risk before it even starts. At the same time, Kayla is determined to secure her new claim, working hard to...
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Fueling the Pressure
With no fuel left and nowhere to turn, Dustin puts his life on the line during a resupply mission, maneuvering through the ferocious Alaskan rapids in...
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At War with a Widowmaker
As a widowmaker hangs ominously above the dive site, Dustin experiments with a different dredging technique that leads him into the turbulent waters o...
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8
Explosion at Nugget Creek
A fierce storm sweeps over Nugget Creek, threatening the dive sites and dredges with significant damage. The escalating tension leads to the risk of a...
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Missing In Action
With Dustin missing in action, the team takes charge, determined to strike it rich at Nugget Creek. However, tensions between the crew members start t...
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Total Annihilation
Following a devastating 40-year storm, Dustin and Kayla arrive back at their claims only to discover them utterly transformed. Amid the chaos, however...
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4-Ounce Nugget
After weeks of struggling against the elements, the Nugget Creek crew is running low on energy. However, the sight of a 4-ounce nugget reignites Dusti...
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Blood Red White Water
When a snow bridge gives way, a massive surge of water crashes down Nugget Creek, putting Dustin and his team in peril. Meanwhile, Scott is consumed b...
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5
Risky Business
With the urgent need for gold pushing them forward, both crews are forced to dive into treacherous waters, making perilous choices that nearly jeopard...
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6
Mouth of the Dragon
After last week's impressive gold find, the miners are filled with visions of riches and are boldly heading into perilous territory in search of even ...
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8
Hell from the Heavens
A massive typhoon is headed straight for Nugget Creek, putting Dustin’s precious gold at risk. As both crews edge closer to uncovering life-altering...
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9
Judgment Day
Following a record-breaking typhoon that swept through Nugget Creek, both teams make one last push to secure the fabled nuggets. However, with more st...
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A Tragic Beginning
A devastating discovery shakes the crew to their core as they confront their most challenging dive site to date, all in pursuit of a fortune in gold w...
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Gold Out of the Gate
Devastated by heartbreaking news, Dustin and the miners push hard to get a diver into the water sooner than planned. Their relentless efforts ultimate...
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3
Trench Warfare
Driven by the lure of gold, Dustin Hurt and his daring crew of brothers find themselves in a fierce battle as they pursue the lucrative pay streak alo...
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A Dying Wish
Dustin leaves Nugget Creek just when his assistance is most crucial to join in the festivities for Dakota Fred's 80th birthday. In his absence, the mi...
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5
Fred Hurt Forever
The shocking news about the iconic miner "Dakota" Fred Hurt hits Nugget Creek hard, leaving the mine site reeling. In the wake of this tragedy, Dustin...
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Fred's Golden Gift
The passing of iconic gold miner "Dakota" Fred Hurt leaves the team in shock. Nevertheless, their resolve to pay tribute to Fred’s memory drives the...
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Unfinished Business
Following an impressive discovery, Dustin is convinced that there are plenty more of those six-ounce nuggets waiting to be unearthed, prompting him to...
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8
Welcome to My Nightmare
A mishap with an airboat threatens to ruin this record-setting season, while harsh weather conditions may exacerbate the situation.
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$70,000 Nugget
As winter approaches and bedrock remains elusive, the miners seek guidance from the late Fred Hurt to address their challenges. Meanwhile, a significa...
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10
Dustin's White Whale
A puzzling white boulder known as "Moby" might lead to additional monster nuggets, but Mother Nature has other plans for Dustin. She isn’t ready to ...
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Get Rich or Die Trying
As winter's chill deepens, the miners find themselves increasingly desperate, leading them to take risks in their relentless quest for a fortune in go...
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12
Dancing With Death
Dustin receives an eviction notice from Mother Nature just as a season-ending blizzard looms on the horizon. With the clock ticking, the miners are fo...
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Chasing Waterfalls
In the season opener, Dustin and his dedicated team venture into the heart of the rugged Alaskan wilderness for their most daring and challenging seas...
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Season-Ending Blow
After Dustin suffers a season-ending injury, he vanishes, prompting the crew to devise a daring "break it to fix it" strategy to salvage their skyline...
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"Man Overboard"
As Dustin's crew approaches a potentially massive payday, they embark on a resupply trip back to civilization. However, disaster strikes when Wes take...
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Fight for Your Life
Dustin Hurt embarks on a frantic rescue operation on the perilous Tsirku River. Struggling under mounting debts and a shortage of gold, he pressures h...
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Love and War
Dustin and his team hit their breaking point as fatigue sets in and their search for gold at The Wall proves fruitless, resulting in a major confronta...
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Grave Diggers
After months of relentless effort, Dustin and his team find themselves with only bruises as evidence of their toil. Now, faced with the blazing Alaska...
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The Beginning of the End
Dustin reaches his lowest point when he has to leave The Wall dive site after a whole season of digging down a treacherous 20 feet. The crew discovers...
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Mutiny at Nugget Creek
Determined to strike gold and salvage his mining career, Dustin Hurt is willing to put his entire crew in jeopardy by pursuing treasure at the base of...
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When Darkness Falls
Nugget Creek is engulfed in uncertainty as mine boss Dustin scrambles to find an alternative strategy. Meanwhile, his team might be onto a promising l...
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Winter Waits for No Man
With winter closing in, Dustin and his team scramble to reach bedrock and uncover the $100,000 in gold necessary to save their claims from being sold....
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Broken and Stranded
Following a catastrophic airboat accident, Dustin and his team find themselves marooned in the wild. As their resources begin to run low, tensions ris...
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The Last Stand
With their fuel running low and hopes dwindling, Dustin and his team push themselves to the limit as they strive to uncover the secrets of Nugget Cree...
