Gold mining in the Yukon: Gold panning, sluicing, and more.

Take a short trip with me to Dawson City, Canada. Have a look at how the "average, not for TV" miner gets gold. No staged arguments, breakdowns, or deadlines. No scripted drama, or ridiculous million ounce goals. Just average miners trying to make a few bucks and have a little fun doing it. The mining season lasts from May to the first of October, or as soon as the water freezes. Thanks for watching.
This is a copy of a previously uploaded video. I was forced to re upload this video due to technical reasons, sorry for any inconvenience.

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  • @brandonbrook9664
    @brandonbrook96642 жыл бұрын

    An excellent film, uncluttered by the usual verbal jabbering and feigned drama. Far more interesting and informative than all the combined seasons of Yukon Gold. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to put this together. Exemplary work..... A+.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    2 жыл бұрын

    What a great comment Brandon. I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks again.

  • @thomashenniger2070
    @thomashenniger207010 ай бұрын

    Don’t know what’s prettier, the gold or the scenery,thanx!🤣

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    10 ай бұрын

    Wow that’s for sure bud. It’s a win win situation for sure. A great adventure. Thanks for the comment.

  • @mattrozzz
    @mattrozzz3 жыл бұрын

    By far and away one of the best gold mining videos I've seen. Love the fact that you show the journey and how rugged everything still is up there. I only wish you had ended it showing yourself holding a giant salmon or something from that lake at the end of it. Kudos to you for living your dream!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks my friend. I have a great time drifting around. Haven't been able to cross the border for two years now. They require a two week isolation. Maybe next year. Thanks again for the kind words.

  • @TerryMundy
    @TerryMundy5 жыл бұрын

    The trip up was magnificent. So beautiful!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, Pete. I look forward to crossing that border every year. Once I'm in Canada the real trip begins. 20 minutes past the boarder is Hope BC (where they filmed Rambo). The clime up the Fraser river, and canyon, from there is just incredible. Everyone should see that at least once in their life. Thanks for the comment. :)

  • @SouthsideStacker
    @SouthsideStacker5 жыл бұрын

    Woooooooow. That was a GREAT video. Beautiful imagery. The road, the animals, flipped trailer, the weather, the landscape, the frozen tunnel, the plane. Aw man!

  • @SouthsideStacker

    @SouthsideStacker

    5 жыл бұрын

    Once I get out of the maze I'll take you up on it!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have Barney already working with me up there. Security.....

  • @SouthsideStacker

    @SouthsideStacker

    5 жыл бұрын

    HAHAHAHAHA make sure he keeps his bullet in his pocket! And enjoy your trip, have a great time!

  • @moondawg5
    @moondawg54 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Yukon for 3 years in early 80's and bought the gold off of these placer miners.......thanks for the awesome trip down memory lane!!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks RJ, Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

  • @doorguru168888
    @doorguru1688885 жыл бұрын

    Interesting, breath taking and amazing, all in one! Thanks. Dr. G !!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍

  • @thomascook7780
    @thomascook77805 жыл бұрын

    What a great video! I enjoyed every minute. Thanks for posting.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Thomas, I appreciate the kind words.

  • @juanantoniosuarez3532
    @juanantoniosuarez35325 жыл бұрын

    Great video! It's understandable how somebody might catch gold fever watching videos like these. I love seeing all the work that goes into getting that gold.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Juan. I too, love the process of separating the gold. I eventually want to get into refining gold and silver. I think it would be fun to do assay work and get some super pure gold. Thanks again my friend.

  • @sophiaaudia1970
    @sophiaaudia19703 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ON KZread!! THIS WAS SO GOOD IT SHOULD BE AT THE TOP!!

  • @garytruefitt6995
    @garytruefitt69955 жыл бұрын

    Great video..... Love watching a well put together video without having to ask questions or search the comments for answers. Thanks for the effort and sharing. Good luck.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate the comment gava lar. I worked hard to be as clear as I could with the limited time I had in a 20 min video. Thanks a lot. :)

  • @moonjumper66
    @moonjumper6611 ай бұрын

    After 4 years your video showed up....what a great video well documented and beautiful one of the best .!!

  • @UtahProspector
    @UtahProspector5 жыл бұрын

    What a great journey. Thank you so much for taking us along for the trip. Great production quality.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome my friend, thanks for the comment.

  • @michaelborgelt1600

    @michaelborgelt1600

    3 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree. Many greetings from Germany : - )

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    @cryptotestimony

    Жыл бұрын

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    @cryptotestimony

    Жыл бұрын

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    @cryptotestimony

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @bighousefan2223
    @bighousefan22235 жыл бұрын

    I'm jealous! Love the scenery and remote location and of course the wild life!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's beautiful country, thanks for the comment.

  • @kevingange6639
    @kevingange66394 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation! Thank you for showing many of us with Gold Fever what gold mining is like in the Yukon!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words Kevin. I appreciate it. :)

  • @jerrysinclair3771
    @jerrysinclair37715 жыл бұрын

    A real dream vacation! Great video. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Jerry. I'm glad you liked it. And you're right, every year it's a new adventure.

  • @joesalisbury9944
    @joesalisbury99445 жыл бұрын

    Looks like such a peaceful and beautiful ride.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    People are always criticizing me for not just flying up there and saving "all that time" LOL. The ride up and back is just amazing. Peace and beauty.... You said it.......

  • @joesalisbury9944

    @joesalisbury9944

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dr. G I wish some day I could take a drive up the.to me that would be a trip of a lifetime.

  • @meteoman7958
    @meteoman79585 жыл бұрын

    Another masterpiece Dr. G! Who needs the History channel.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    MétéoMan Thanks again buddy. Appreciate it.

  • @willlinke2849

    @willlinke2849

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lots going on! Equipment galore! Wasn't expecting that 😆 had a tough time watching the tv show as well...too much fake ass drama and bullshit 😆 Dr G the rest of the year must be about as close to torture as it could possibly be!

  • @falcon-1999

    @falcon-1999

    4 жыл бұрын

    Staged break downs hahaha, that's the truth . Good video looks fun and hope to do this one day.

  • @just_zeth

    @just_zeth

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Dr.G People like you need more appreciation.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@just_zeth Thanks bud.

  • @PioneerPauly
    @PioneerPauly Жыл бұрын

    What a refreshing video! I love it out that way. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the nice comment. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍👍

  • @bernardboudreau9534
    @bernardboudreau9534 Жыл бұрын

    This was quite the awesome adventure video. Everything about it! The Float-Plane ride looked awesome, as did the gold findings: WOW! The Yukon looks beautiful and has hidden wealth. Gold Fever! Thanks for talking us on the ride. ....Funny, I just realized that I'd watched and commented some 4 years ago. And yet I loved watching it again. Peace out.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks bud 👍

  • @Caydenn9
    @Caydenn95 жыл бұрын

    This video is a gold mine!!!!! Full of information about how it really goes down not all that drama soap opera overly acted crap on TV (we will not say names here, but you know already). Thanks Dr. G for providing the the real deal Holyfield. That little lady handling that water canon at 8:45 is SUPER COOL!!!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Huy, that little lady is the ideal miner wife. She puts on overalls during the day and can operate any piece of equipment you ask of her, and if she quits a little early she can head back to camp and cook a gourmet meal for you when you knock off for the day. And I can personally testify to her great cooking. :) A fantastic lady. Thanks for the comment.

  • @transformer889

    @transformer889

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Dr.G I thought hydraulic mining was banned, that is what the lady is doing.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's actually more environmentally friendly than using a bulldozer or excavator because it uses much less diesel and you don't have to build heavy load roads. With conventional mining you have to use giant dump trucks to move thousands of yards of dirt overland. When using a monitor all the dirt flows down a 4 foot wide stream to a predetermined settling pond where the dirt, water, and mud is allowed to settle and separate. The clean water then flows back to the river. In the old days it wasn't that the monitors were tearing up the ground, "even heavy equipment back then could tear up the ground", it was the uncontrolled flowing of dirt back into the main rivers that caused all the damage, and eventually led to it's temporary ban (most notably in California). They used no settling ponds then and millions of yards of dirt was allowed to clog up major rivers causing massive flooding. If used properly, monitoring is a great way to concentrate the dirt. But you have to be on a claim that is sloped to take advantage of "hydraulic mining". Thanks for the comment.

  • @Isa-nu7lr

    @Isa-nu7lr

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Dr.G is it realistic if i go up to dawson and pan gold with just a pan or do you need heavy machinery ? is it possible for me to go to dawson and pan and would i find any gold to change my life ?

  • @jonnyindianajd

    @jonnyindianajd

    5 жыл бұрын

    Indeed, certainly INDEED, GREAT POINT MY FRIEND, GREAT POINT! Ilove the North woods, starting at Santa Rosa all the way to way up Alaska/Canada. I miss it so much. John from Noblesville

  • @rankytheskate
    @rankytheskate5 жыл бұрын

    OMFG! Giver A Yank Towing!!! I lived in Vanderhoof for many years! Randomly watching mining videos and seen this! Cheers man!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, thanks for stopping by bud. I stopped by to see my friend Dean in Vanderhoof this year and had a great time. Thanks for the comment.

  • @cactuswren9771

    @cactuswren9771

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ranky, Reminds me of Skinny Dick's Half Way Inn on the road between Anchorage and Fairbanks!! LOL!!

  • @joshoedewaldt5208
    @joshoedewaldt52085 жыл бұрын

    Can’t even tell you how amazing you did with this video! Great job!!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey odie, I really appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

  • @Tomc8030
    @Tomc8030 Жыл бұрын

    That was awesome! That’s a bucket list trip I’ll probably never to get to make…. Thank you!

  • @ladeda7033
    @ladeda70334 жыл бұрын

    I remember traveling through that region in the 1980's what incredible sights, vastness, and huge bears! It sure looked like good gold country. But i had other destinations in mind.... All the way to Alaska boys! Great video. Nice clean up.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for the comments my friend. 👍👍

  • @southbrookflyersclub9398
    @southbrookflyersclub93985 жыл бұрын

    Living the dream my man !!! Awesome! I’m jealous!!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, thanks my friend. I'm not sure if I mentioned it before, but I pulled some of the wreckage of a crashed P-38 from out of the bush up there. Pretty cool. BTW, Oshkosh was great this year, but not one P-38 :(

  • @elihancock2564

    @elihancock2564

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right on good job one day I'll hit it like that

  • @Arcin321
    @Arcin3212 жыл бұрын

    What a cool experience to see! Thanks for sharing. Even after seeing it so long after you came out with the video, randomly got a recommended and I'm glad! Thank you.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it my friend. Thanks for the kind words. 👍

  • @lanceharker5845
    @lanceharker58455 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done! Really enjoyed this video of the Yukon and of Dawson.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lance I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for the kind words.

  • @k1w1g0dd3ss
    @k1w1g0dd3ss4 жыл бұрын

    Loved the sights, commentary and humour. I'm another of the few Kiwi's to comment who was also surprised at seeing a Kiwi in your video. Nice job making the video, keep up the good work!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love the Kiwi's. Always a great time in the Yukon with them. Thanks for the comment.

  • @dwightstjohn6927

    @dwightstjohn6927

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Dr.G i'M not sure the USA Constitution opens up with that quote but right after that............you HEAD TO CANADA???? wHAT'S that ALL about/? btw I'm already in Canada.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well Dwight this video is about mining gold, and before the turn of the century people were still using gold and silver as money. In fact the U.S. constitution used to insist that gold and silver was the only form of money allowed. That caused a lot of Americans to rush to different parts of the world to get it, including Canada... Now we just use tokens for money. History is pretty interesting eh Bud.

  • @dwightstjohn6927

    @dwightstjohn6927

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Dr.G the only open "mine" we have in the Columbia is a "Bitcoin" mine!!!!

  • @leswheeler2023

    @leswheeler2023

    4 жыл бұрын

    yep another Kiwi here, love it, thanks.

  • @shepirate4651
    @shepirate46515 жыл бұрын

    Now that was an adventure! I can't wait to get our RV so that we can hit thr road too!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey girl, now you're talking. 😊👍

  • @seasidefreedom3379
    @seasidefreedom33795 жыл бұрын

    this is probably one of the best videos about gold mining I've encountered.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate that my friend. It wasn't easy for me to get done. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

  • @mjb12141963
    @mjb121419635 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the beautiful video. It's been 35 years since I have seen real pictures of the north west part of North America. I forgot just how awesome it is.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome my friend, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @goldenbanjo197
    @goldenbanjo1974 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I come back and watch this video again because it’s so cool! I just got into gold prospecting (mostly nugget shooting). I got a good gold detector and I’m hooked. I moved to New Mexico and it’s a great way to spend time in the mountains and the desert. I would love to go to the Yukon and try to find some nuggets!

  • @goldenbanjo197

    @goldenbanjo197

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey wait a minute! Are you yankee stacker?! You sound just like him.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaah, no not YS. The metal detector is cool. So many people have found big nuggets with those. Good luck out there and I hope you get a nice one and make a vid showing it. 👍👍

  • @gregorymiller4905
    @gregorymiller49054 жыл бұрын

    A video like this makes me realize why it's so hard to find happiness in modern day society. We, mankind, were meant to be out in the wild, blazing new trails, rediscovering old ones, and witnessing first hand the beauty of our earth. Sure does make me think about the blight that every day life puts on our surroundings. That's it! I've talked myself into it! I don't mind being the Bobcat operating rookie and working 12 hours a day until the time for work is done. Dr. G, where does one sign up for such an adventure as this and what is the upfront cost?

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well said Greg. Men are designed to conquer, build, and discover. Modern society is a slow kill. It's rare today for a man to realize that. Your life will be over before you know it, so don't waste a day. If you follow the pack you'll end up being depressed looking at a cell phone all day long. Make plans to get out there and do it. Check with the Canadians as far a working in that country. Also, maybe Alaska has some mining opportunities. My own claims are not ready for mining yet, but I'm sure you can find something if you do the research. Good luck bud, and thanks for the great comment.👍👍

  • @TheLotusWeAre

    @TheLotusWeAre

    Жыл бұрын

    Absoutley Agree , Like Living Off The Grid ...and doing it In Alaska ...lived it 17 years

  • @russellnentwich8745
    @russellnentwich87455 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the views! Beautiful scenery!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you liked it Russell. Thanks for the comment. 😊

  • @michaelnoeldner379
    @michaelnoeldner3792 жыл бұрын

    Love it, the views, the excitement of exploring the ground or what's around the next bend.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great comment Mike. 👍

  • @WareWolf801
    @WareWolf8015 жыл бұрын

    Wow, so pretty! Love that shiny too! Thanks for showing us a glimpse of the neauty. That clean up sluice was chock full at the end of the video!! Stay safe!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha, Thanks Todd. Will do. Thanks for the nice comment.

  • @kelkel3201
    @kelkel32015 жыл бұрын

    2nd time ive watched this!! great stuff:))

  • @tweedledee5991
    @tweedledee59914 жыл бұрын

    Living the dream! Exceptional video, thank you for sharing.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    You got it girl. 😊 Thanks for the comment.

  • @roncooper8666
    @roncooper86664 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad that for whatever reason I just happened to click on this video. It's New Years Day 2020 and I was watching TV and waiting for the Rose Parade to start. Thanks for taking me with you on your adventure. I'm 73 and living with physical problems that limit damned near everything I do. But watching this video makes realize how much I missed. Thanks for showing me a bit of the Yukon.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a great 2020 Ron. 👍

  • @ninney794
    @ninney7945 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks for sharing!! I'd rather see the real deal instead of tv drama BS!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, Yeah, too much scripted stuff for me, although I do like the graphics they use showing how the machines work. Thanks for the comment my friend.

  • @silentsilhouette4954
    @silentsilhouette49545 жыл бұрын

    yahh.. how i wish i could be there learning alot from u guys. those heavy equipments are smooookin hot too.

  • @clintdoolittle1576
    @clintdoolittle15764 жыл бұрын

    This was way better then watching it on TV, this video is the real Yukon gold thanks 4 sharing

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha, thanks bud, I appreciate the kind words. :)

  • @leslove6097
    @leslove60972 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure! Definitely on my bucket list to make it up there and do some prospecting.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Les. 👍👍

  • @tonythomas951
    @tonythomas9515 жыл бұрын

    I'm 57 and have lived in Tucson my whole life. I've never seen places like that. I really need to get out more!!!!!!!

  • @mfb5642

    @mfb5642

    5 жыл бұрын

    You could be there in a couple days if you start driving now.

  • @tonythomas951

    @tonythomas951

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could but my folks are here and not doing so good and my daughter is still in school plus work needs me. I've finally got a job that i can say I love. Did a complete job change 7yrs ago and havent hated going to work one single day of it. But I really do need to go see something other than the Sonoran Desert. All that water. I imagine someone like me could make money up there. I fix machines. I was an electrician for 30yrs and just fell into the job ive got. They keep telling me they are gonna force me to take vacation. I'm kind of a workaholic I guess.

  • @richardcole2893

    @richardcole2893

    5 жыл бұрын

    Your in a pretty good gold rich area yourself Tony.

  • @tregforsyth1969

    @tregforsyth1969

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have lived and worked in both Whitehorse and Dawson before and think about it all the time, it's as good as it looks and even better when your there, Vancouver Island is beautiful too, but I find myself going back north as much as possible, if you can go, go. remember summer time it's 24hrs of day light so you really get your moneys worth lol.

  • @bonsaipiper3773

    @bonsaipiper3773

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@tonythomas951 just remember my friend there are always a million excuses not to do something.

  • @damienbell3155
    @damienbell31555 жыл бұрын

    Dam, that’s a great 1st pan, I want to come there now lol

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, Damien, I'd be living on easy street if they all looked like that. :) Thanks for the comment.

  • @barry_kelly
    @barry_kelly4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the ride along. Everything about this is very cool.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kelly, I appreciate the kind words 😊

  • @realinspiration9309
    @realinspiration93095 жыл бұрын

    Lovely! Really nice video. Calm video. Gives out nice touch, thank you.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words. I tried to leave the natural sounds as much as I could. :)

  • @brucekmiller
    @brucekmiller5 жыл бұрын

    OMG that is truly amazing wish I would have had the balls to do that when I was younger

  • @brucekmiller

    @brucekmiller

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@sanyaoluolalekanlateef1308hello Mary

  • @tregforsyth1969

    @tregforsyth1969

    5 жыл бұрын

    Never too late

  • @rubenney7786

    @rubenney7786

    4 жыл бұрын

    you and me both.

  • @rubyduma6238
    @rubyduma62385 жыл бұрын

    Living the dream!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Prospector Ruby That’s it buddy. :)

  • @dalecain1158
    @dalecain11585 жыл бұрын

    I love your coin videos but this is awesome! I was searching on KZread and found this video! Better late than never. Thanks Dr. G

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    You've seen them all buddy, thanks. :)

  • @dalecain1158

    @dalecain1158

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dr. G you know I enjoy all your videos. I hope that you will make many more! Again thanks Dr. G!

  • @GregRutkowski
    @GregRutkowski5 жыл бұрын

    Most enjoyable video, thank you...always wanted to visit The Yukon.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Greg. Glad you enjoyed it. Make plans and visit, it’s a beautiful place.

  • @chefgiovanni
    @chefgiovanni5 жыл бұрын

    Nice of you to share this info. I been up there with pans fora while. The average person will not find enough gold to make it worthwhile. Also a little history : At the height of the gold rush in 1898 and 1899, more than one million people made plans to go to the Klondike area of the Yukon Territory of 1898 in northwestern Canada, and one hundred thousand plus actually got up there. Half of them left with nothing. Quite a few froze or starved and died. A fun place to see.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great info. That's part of the reason I choose to come so far to mine and explore. Very few places have this history. Probably "more" than half left with nothing..., but a few got filthy rich and used that money to start large businesses. I've heard many stories of well known companies that were started (in the early part of the 20 century) with money a miner made in the Klondike. Someone should do research and write a book explaining where all the gold/money went. Thanks for the comment.

  • @easternwoods4378

    @easternwoods4378

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Dr.G The best way to make money in gold mining is to sell equipment to the miners

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@easternwoods4378 that's for sure. LOL

  • @beckyboesch9047

    @beckyboesch9047

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@easternwoods4378As the saying holds true today, In a gold rush it's the people selling the picks and shovels that make the money

  • @garyanddoris6022
    @garyanddoris60224 жыл бұрын

    Magnificent video, truly enjoyed the adventure...

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys. 👍👍😊

  • @billcox3000

    @billcox3000

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are they hiring ? From Kentucky I operate front end loaders....fork lifts...small dump truck....farm tractors....

  • @garyanddoris6022

    @garyanddoris6022

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@billcox3000 place called Asian but its pronounced like ison im not sure of the pay i do think its around 12 to 15 bucks an hour with benefits thats Asian in lily Kentucky.... Then there's the cookie factory, ABC automotive , then a whiskey barrel factory i think starts at about 17 an hour the whiskey barrel is called Robinson sage mill all these places has fork lifts 988 loaders theres quite a few pay is kinda normal , im a retired welder ive been all over the United States welding on every type of mine known to man, but give these a call , then there is progressive railroad corbin Kentucky, csx railroad corbin Kentucky pays a little better, give them a call if I can help ya ill sure give it a try.....

  • @fredsmith3456
    @fredsmith345611 ай бұрын

    Outstanding video presentation! And that is one impressive load of gold toward the end in the sluice box.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    11 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the kind words my friend. 👍👍

  • @garyanddoris6022
    @garyanddoris60224 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love your videos, really puts nature in the spotlight...

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Gary. I really appreciate the great comments. :)

  • @marvinthiessen3454
    @marvinthiessen34545 жыл бұрын

    Very well done, Doc, and I appreciate your subtle sense of humor. 3 month season?

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks Marvin. Life's too short not to have a bit of fun now and again. :) The season lasts from May to the beginning of October or whenever the water freezes. No water, no mining... Thanks again for the kind words.

  • @dragonoffski4501
    @dragonoffski45015 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, that little film was a complete revelation to me :) - I'm so glad that people are doing this, and more importantly, having so much fun doing it - I'm envious! - The UK hasn't got anywhere near that concentration of gold and what there is, is so closely guarded you just can't get to it - not on an ordinary Joe's wage anyway... I know that those TV series are 'dramatised' to pull the audiences, and the scripts drive me batshit crazy to the point where I can't watch them any more, despite the cool stuff they're doing, but I had no idea that people were just 'getting on with it' - so, well done :) and please, keep showing us more of that beautiful terrain.

  • @raymondbarlow9717
    @raymondbarlow97174 жыл бұрын

    worked outdoors most my working life now 66yrs and you remind me what i.m missing thanks for the memories brilliantly simple do more MrG

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ray, I appreciate it. 👍👍

  • @raymondbarlow9717

    @raymondbarlow9717

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Dr.G would be there in an heartbeat if i were able for the constant buzz of true life.. care Razzo

  • @hunsadersrockinranch
    @hunsadersrockinranch5 жыл бұрын

    WOW! What a great Vid. I'm only 1/2 way into it so far and love it.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, Peter. I'm glad you're liking it. Thanks for the comment.

  • @samanthabenson5443
    @samanthabenson54434 жыл бұрын

    I need him to give me a ride around the Yukon nice low and slow like that!! I grew up there!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    A true Yukon girl. Not that many of you out there Sam. The Gerties girls are all shipped up from the South. LOL. It's a nice place to visit, but no place for a girl in the winter. Cabin fever for sure. You probably have some great memories. Thanks for the comments Samantha.

  • @scott917
    @scott9175 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Beautiful country up there. Thanks for sharing, loved seeing the bison. I would go tomorrow, but it looks like I would need a 4WD, not a 2WD, and that road looks like it could knock a filling loose from a tooth.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, yeah, or rupture a kidney. :) A 4WD sure comes in handy, especially when it starts to rain and the place turns to muck. LOL. Thanks for the comment Scott.

  • @johnnycobra55
    @johnnycobra554 жыл бұрын

    This video really takes me back to the eighties when I took the same route from LA to Dawson city and the gold fields!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    The bypass through the Cassiars is definitely worth it, one of the best parts of the trip. The road is a lot better now than it was back then.

  • @polanashaat5186

    @polanashaat5186

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to any one to go to gold's field to get the gold?

  • @user-br2bf1hl6n
    @user-br2bf1hl6n Жыл бұрын

    What a great hunt Levi. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, D

  • @Goldmagnet2020
    @Goldmagnet20205 жыл бұрын

    Awesome gold man. I cant wait to go out tomarow and see what i find.. Wish i had the machines to get the real gold.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    The machines definitely do make it easier, and they're fun to operate as well. Thanks for watching.

  • @randalllewis2434
    @randalllewis24345 жыл бұрын

    Man, that was some great gold fellas!!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Randall. It's a pretty good time. :)

  • @cappystrano1

    @cappystrano1

    4 жыл бұрын

    That 25 oz. is a season though right?

  • @DaleDuffy
    @DaleDuffy4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video....thanks for taking the time to make it...!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Dale, glad you enjoyed it. 👍

  • @danthompson1m
    @danthompson1m5 жыл бұрын

    This was a really fun video. Thanks for sharing this slice of life.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Daniel, thanks for the comment. :)

  • @dbINFERNO
    @dbINFERNO3 жыл бұрын

    I will go with you just for the experience. If you see this and have a spot I'll join :)

  • @michaelbocchino2078

    @michaelbocchino2078

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's one of the most amazing things I've ever seen thank you for sharing it from Connecticut

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Michael, thanks for the comment.👍👍

  • @DANIELKelley-gn2pc

    @DANIELKelley-gn2pc

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm ready are you

  • @blairmckerley5601
    @blairmckerley56015 жыл бұрын

    Great video. You make me very jealous

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Blair Mckerley Thanks Blair it’s a lot of fun. I can’t wait to head up every year.

  • @blairmckerley5601

    @blairmckerley5601

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dr. G we have great spots in Australia but not like that

  • @PyHcreations
    @PyHcreations Жыл бұрын

    I just happened onto your video and really enjoyed it! We've been to Oregon and are getting ready for a trip to Alaska. The views of your journey are wonderful! Love those low hanging clouds and the unusualness of it all! It was very interesting to watch the entire process. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    Жыл бұрын

    Enjoy your trip. Thanks for the kind words. 👍

  • @djfc1962
    @djfc19622 жыл бұрын

    Good job Dr. G! I have such great memories of the Yukon.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bud. 👍👍

  • @pigyear88
    @pigyear885 жыл бұрын

    This kind of trip would satisfy my wanderlust. Too bad baggage is keeping from going.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's very common Alan. People get busy, and forget what's really important. Maybe one day I'll see you there. :) thanks for the comment.

  • @norcal8718

    @norcal8718

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ditto 😕 Danm baggage!!!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Keyboard Crusader Hahahaha you’d never hear the end of it. Lol

  • @SomeJustice19k

    @SomeJustice19k

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dump the baggage!

  • @TomokosEnterprize
    @TomokosEnterprize5 жыл бұрын

    You drove right past my door in Vanderhoof. I am about a hundred yards from the Give er a Yank Truck. it would have been great to meet ya ! I drove heavy truck up and down your whole track so I know it well.I haven't seen a sample pan that looked like that in ages. Good to see you have a nice camp to return to. Those are long days you put in my friend. If your looking for a shower and a bed on the way home, give me a holler and poss I can pour some bars for ya. Take care and have a great season fella !

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'll be giving you a holler Dean, I'm planning on heading your way in a few weeks. I have your number buddy and will be phoning you about a week in advance. Looking forward :)

  • @TomokosEnterprize

    @TomokosEnterprize

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sounds great. A home meal probably won't hurt either eh, LOL.

  • @johnnyllooddte3415

    @johnnyllooddte3415

    5 жыл бұрын

    i used to work up in houston near you

  • @TomokosEnterprize

    @TomokosEnterprize

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Johnny. Neat. That is beautiful country. Fortunately this year they have seen little for fires. We have a huge one 70,000 ha going between Ft. Fraser and Ft St James. We have been smoked in for 6 weeks now and not a drop of rain either. The Hoof is ok as our farmlands are a good fire break. Where are you now ?

  • @TomokosEnterprize

    @TomokosEnterprize

    5 жыл бұрын

    Endless, LOL.

  • @badbrad02
    @badbrad025 жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed this video. keep up the good work.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words Brad. I appreciate it.

  • @jwright6051
    @jwright60514 жыл бұрын

    One of the best times in my life was working a claim in Northern CA. for a summer. We got some great placer nuggets, lots of flower and great memories. It was like kinder garden to what you are doing. Love your video.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Your kinder garden sounds just as fun as my show. :) Just being out there and digging is what it's all about. Thanks for the kind words my friend.

  • @kornbread5359
    @kornbread53595 жыл бұрын

    did you actually find gold in the first pan? looks like an awesome job.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that was the first pan I took, unfortunately, I was coming up dry in the few pans after that. It's interesting how the old timers left spots of gold in some places. But that's what everyone is looking for; a big spot of virgin ground. :)

  • @AbsoluteMiniacGena
    @AbsoluteMiniacGena5 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video. I watch all the gold recovery shows on tv. I’m still undecided whether Dawson City is beautiful or a shithole of a junkyard; I suppose it depends on the time of year.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dawson is just an old ghost town with people still living there. LOL Very few people in the winter. Dark most of the time and 40 below. Thanks for the nice words Frogzilla.

  • @Ontario100
    @Ontario1002 жыл бұрын

    Watching this wonderful video again. Really really enjoyed this one. Big Thumbs Up 👍

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bud. Been super busy. Hope all is well. 👍👍

  • @astroboy5456
    @astroboy54564 жыл бұрын

    I totally understand why you make this journey every year! It's on a bucket list...

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Astro BOY thanks bud, it’s beautiful country. 👍

  • @boyhowdy5893
    @boyhowdy58935 жыл бұрын

    Thats some nice gold there!

  • @rtsdrums
    @rtsdrums5 жыл бұрын

    I would drive twice that distance to have that experience, and finds!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Now that’s what I like to hear. My kind of guy. Thanks for the comment.

  • @Axeman369
    @Axeman3695 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this upload watching this cheered me up living in the U.K. and it is winter well more dull season.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help Axeman. Your weather is well known. But so is your fish and chips. LOL Thanks for the comment bud.

  • @jmccain5108

    @jmccain5108

    4 жыл бұрын

    Axeman needs to be in Asia with the rest of his mates living cheaply like me for the winter.

  • @cdnsoul5808
    @cdnsoul58084 жыл бұрын

    Your little trip through Dawson city centre brought back a lot of memories. I was surprised to see how many places have remained the same as in the 70s when I visited the place.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it's like it has stopped in time. But that's half the charm. Thanks for the comment my friend. 👍

  • @oregonone132
    @oregonone1325 жыл бұрын

    Awesome man I'd like to join ya man, but having sot gold in the 70' , it never has worked out. Good luck, but pray for better.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks a lot for the comment Brad. Come on up buddy. :)

  • @JadrankoBrkic
    @JadrankoBrkic5 жыл бұрын

    Watched this video to cure my gold fever, it only exacerbated it. :D I guess a trip to Alaska o Kolyma is what doctor would prescribe.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    For sure my friend. The Yukon can cure anything.

  • @markthompson7940
    @markthompson79405 жыл бұрын

    man...what a great video.i was in McCarthy, Valdez, and Copper Center all in Alaska and your video made me miss the great north. God bless you and good luck

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like you're a pro in this part of the world Mark. Those sound like great places to see. I need to drift a bit West. LOL. Thanks for the great comment. :)

  • @mentaldetecting
    @mentaldetecting2 жыл бұрын

    A hell of a lot more relaxed than on TV! Great video.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend. 👍

  • @Ojja78
    @Ojja785 жыл бұрын

    I always wonder how much gold is lost when you use such a huge machine. Any very large nuggets seems to inevitably be lost with all the "waste gravel" so that you only get smaller nuggets. And it seems any fine dust will be washed away. I know these machines are supposed to trap the fine gold, but I don't believe they get nearly enough of it. Some of the smaller gold panners and collectors I've seen would LOVE to just have your runoff.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha, well, that's what a lot of people are doing with old timers dredge tailings. I guess every generation of miners leaves a little for the next. It's all relative. Thanks for the comment Christopher.

  • @markyes2041

    @markyes2041

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Dr.G How much did you pay for the trommel plant from New Zealand ? I watched trommels working in the Grey River in NZ 40 years ago when i was a kid but i build better ones myself now while based in Australia , I could build one that will recover gold down to 200 micron with at least 97 % capture rate depending how much clay you have in your gravels , You know in some areas the sub 50 micron gold and is the 30 % that you lose....

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive. The New Zealand trommel belongs to a friend of mine and I don't know how much he paid for it. :)

  • @timothythomas1626
    @timothythomas16265 жыл бұрын

    I was expecting the loader to break down at any min or the wash plant .

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha. The gold shows have trained you well. :) Thanks a lot for the comments Tim, I have a lot of other video from trips around the world that I should use for future vids. But I seem to have the same problem as everyone else... no time... :( But someday, buddy, someday.... LOL Thanks again.

  • @douglasdailey5998
    @douglasdailey59985 жыл бұрын

    Thanks the reply Dr. G may God bless everything that you put your to do and to accomplish.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Doug, I appreciate it.

  • @comprehensivereviews3546
    @comprehensivereviews35465 жыл бұрын

    This was really good! I watched it all.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you buddy. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @danhaffy5026
    @danhaffy50264 жыл бұрын

    ahh, the good ol'days! I used to work at Gertie's, good times!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow. Awesome. It hasn't changed much I'm sure. Al still has his "gourmet snack bar" LOL Thanks for the comment Dan.

  • @jdsmith5060
    @jdsmith50605 жыл бұрын

    i have a cousin who does that works 3 / 4 months a year up there and well hes got some!

  • @frankhynes9974
    @frankhynes99744 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the most enjoyable video's I have ever watched on YT. Thank you for sharing your yearly "Golden Opportunity Vacation" with us. Since the age of 18 I've always wanted to make the drive from New England to the Yukon but for the past 46 years I have ended up exploring many places in California instead! Maybe next year I'll just jump in the 'ole Wyllys and head "NW by N" for 4800 miles!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great comment Frank. I really appreciate it. That Wyllys will be right at home up there in the Yukon. I have friends in Dawson that drive from New York every year. Nothing to it. LOL. Good luck bud. 👍👍

  • @bearsuitClan

    @bearsuitClan

    2 жыл бұрын

    where in cali if i can ask

  • @scottmclaughlin5674
    @scottmclaughlin56742 жыл бұрын

    This is the stuff dreams are made of. Absolutely beautiful and inspiring.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Scott, I appreciate the kind words.

  • @matt2244
    @matt22445 жыл бұрын

    Just curious.. what do people think of tony and all them up in the Yukon? Find it kinda bad that tony just leaves his garbage any place he wants. Also amazing video I would love to spend a summer up in the Yukon, did camping up that way ages ago with family very pretty place

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    5 жыл бұрын

    Matt, that's a good question, and I'm going to sidestep it. LOL Everyone up there has a point of view but no one wants to be quoted. If you know what I mean. :) Thanks for the comment buddy.

  • @matt2244

    @matt2244

    5 жыл бұрын

    Don't piss of the rich old man and his family got ya ;)

  • @tregforsyth1969

    @tregforsyth1969

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tonys stuff isn't garbage and it's not abandoned, there's no hard and fast parking rules off the main streets in the Yukon, he's living his dream like a lot of other people up there, it's a far cry from city life where everything and everybody is regulated to death/conformity, being a territory not a province makes life so much easier, goverment is a breeze there, eg. drivers licence renewal, same day service, it's laminated and in your hand when you walk out the door, almost a fantasy eh? goverment picture id? less than $20 laminated and in your hand before you leave, in the same building. Land use permits are easy to obtain, homestead/farm land ownership is still possible by the average person, if a person is missing the city you can go to Whitehorse lots of box stores now and with the influx of people moving up from down south they seem to bring the city mentality and the desire to be ruled and regulated, so I stay in Dawson when I go back up, at least there no one stares if you don't comb your hair, lol.

  • @travisk5589

    @travisk5589

    5 жыл бұрын

    Like the others have said. The yukon is free country, unlike the usa. It's mostly Tony's property, or leased property. He is allowed to leave his stuff lying around. How would you like it if the gov came to your house and told you to clean it up? All those areas have been mined before. Look how untouched they look when they tear in to them again. Mother nature will repair herself when humans leave it alone

  • @TheMik088

    @TheMik088

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@travisk5589 Maybe you should be Tony's neighbor...

  • @thehellfireclan59
    @thehellfireclan594 жыл бұрын

    Going to do a 2019 Yukon gold video?

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eventually.... Hahhaah. I am so behind. Sorry guys. 😊

  • @thehellfireclan59

    @thehellfireclan59

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Dr.G can't wait too see your operation again hopefully you had a great season and can show us new and improved mining techniques.

  • @katebond7403
    @katebond74034 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this terrific adventure and learned a lot!

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks so much Kate. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍👍

  • @tuko99xtheugly56
    @tuko99xtheugly563 жыл бұрын

    Amazing journey, I’m so envious I wish that’s what I was doing with my life. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Dr.G

    @Dr.G

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome bud, glad you enjoyed it. Be well.