BIG GOLD under these BIG ROCKS!

Back to gold panning the Fraser River, Today I'm going to move some big rocks that should be hiding some big gold. I have found many pieces of big gold under these rocks in the past including some gold nuggets. Can I do even better today? Lets find out together!
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[@markpashia7067]

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!

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

A good buddy of mine called it finding the “young hairy legs”

[@dougbinder2019]

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.

[@Andrew-ky8oc8cq4n]

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.

[@BrushieOG]

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.

[@thomaswolf6507]

as a young bodybuilder who got a tendon injury working for an older guy, i resent this

[@MyDogmatix]

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.

[@rossr100]

One of my little boys (32 lol) has binge watched all of these videos since I showed him one, Kids ay?

[@Teeveepicksures]

​@@rossr100 😂

[@ravinsaber]

Don't listen to the knuckleheads trying to drag you down, they're just announcing their own foolishness. You're a treasure

[@thomaswolf6507]

what's the drag down.. he's got over 1.33M subscribers and he's out panning for gold. lol

[@snowfox94]

You're never annoying Dan! I love your rants!

[@leonkahler7223]

One thing, of many things, I appreciate about you Dan, is your patient persistence. ❤

[@phillipmidgley2008]

I can see why you are still in love with the Fraser. Good video Dan.

[@George-tz1cv]

I think that he’s the director of tourism for the Frazer River. 😂 Nice looking place.

[@Jabarri74]

@@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

[@jollyoldstbrick]

A Tim Hortons cup as a makeshift snuffer, Dan you are not only a devoted Prospector but you represent Canada with pride!

[@alexshatzko1381]

PS......Info one ounce equals 33 grams ....=70 bucks per gram...minus 10 %for impurities

[@dougmerrick9064]

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.

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

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.

[@MrThorp1]

the power of that river is just nuts, in order to have those LARGE rounded boulders up that high, i mean just crazy.

[@jonathonchalk6603]

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. KZbin “unsubscribing” folks? They are present-day claim-jumpers!

[@allenrussell6135]

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

[@debrobertson-positivedirec5898]

I pray your father heals from the cancer and all other health issues. My heart goes out to you in this time.

[@snchilders]

Dan, I watch quite a few KZbinrs but you are by far the most enthusiastic and fun to watch.

[@woodpecker-dw6et]

I definitely second this motion... meeting ajurned.... now let's get some gold!!

[@wuudturner]

Dan hits the mark, for sheer enthusiasm, pure love of what he is doing.

[@paulbragg7618]

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

[@christinegreywolf]

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!

[@SparkyOne549]

Same at down under.

[@kathrynleaser5093]

Never boring always fun to listen to you talk and teach. Your the real gold 😊❤

[@dondavis5633]

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!

[@donnasnyder6890]

Loved the tutorial at the end. Always sharing your knowledge is great and keeps me interested. Thanks Dan

[@justinm.3594]

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!

[@Acemanveryspecial]

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.

[@MrJudder413]

"Hey Dan you know what you should do" 😂😂😂 your favorite question. Great video as usual bud. Don't change a single thing 🎉

[@rogergriffin9893]

Back strains at our age are nothin to mess with. And don't feel bad, I forget things all the time now.

[@adventures-with-joe]

I think the mercury is in your pan at 22:21. Loved the video!

[@jdspeed99z]

I saw that too, came here to say the same thing. :)

[@CplSkiUSMC]

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.

[@stevenlaxton3618]

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

[@CplSkiUSMC]

@@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.

[@TheWibob1234]

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.

[@bobfoster687]

Gold is heavy metal!

[@sgcromer526]

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

[@seano177]

Three minutes in? And I'm already sure that dan hurd is my spirit animal...

[@RichardTimmons-qc4yq]

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.

[@Tugela60]

If Pauly wants to die, sure. The river is fast and dangerous.

[@ofx210p1]

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.

[@guillermodelnoche]

Your happy positive attitude is infectious. I always feel happier after watching you. You won my subscription long, long ago.

[@robertlehmann8711]

I enjoy when you get the drone out, such beautiful scenery. Thank_you. ;)

[@Sticks017]

A Dan Hurd gold panning video!!! Lets go!! The best ever

[@scottohara2210]

Thanks, Dan for another video. We love you in Michigan.

[@scarekr0w1]

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

[@dougmerrick9064]

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.

[@patcaza6166]

Thanks for sharing the adventures, Dan Man !

[@Lindenbum]

Dan, you should make a checklist prior to your expeditions so you don’t forget things I’m old I know

[@lanaarpin6540]

It only works if you remember to check your list!😊

[@Springfield-eo8jl]

You shouldn't "should" on people.

[@EricLichti]

@@lanaarpin6540 The first item on the list is "DON"T FORGET TO CHECK THE LIST"

[@donhoughton271]

Just imagine all the gold at the bottom of the river.😅😅

[@Auqalungangler]

And then remember that you made a checklist and where you put it

[@xdinked7502]

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.

[@SnarkasticSunny]

I agree with all that & cannot say it any better, so ... "Me too!" Your crazy enthusiasm is also contagious to me!

[@bobsch-gd6ze]

Morning Dan and to all the peeps....

[@mytwocoins]

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. 😀

[@tomsauter1101]

Thanks Dan... appreciate you

[@janicamoore9583]

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

[@doctorofart]

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

[@mikecapps1603]

I love when you do the slow motion shots, they are just plain cool!

[@ImpHalla66]

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.

[@TopherOKeefe]

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.

[@generost5435]

Good job Dan, didn't relize the river was that deep. Kinda scary looking.

[@AdamosDad]

Stay safe Dan, a landslide upriver has made the Fraser River dangerous.

[@smokeyandspikeproductions]

Watching the slow motion of your panning is quite fascinating while the water pulls rocks off the surface.

[@verilliumfunk4886]

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 ⛏️

[@donnajohnson3548]

😊

[@TomTom.o.]

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.

[@andrewedwards6799]

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.

[@SZG65]

I don't know how your hat stays on in that wind, Dan! Great video for the gold content and panning. Slow motion feature looks terrific. I always think of Stan Rogers singing Northwest Passage when I watch your videos. ¡?¡

[@user-cp4em3bt5e]

Suction cups

[@margomoore4527]

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!

[@ptrinch]

Next time, try tying a rope around all the rocks you want to move. Run the rope across the river and attach it to a grappling hook. Then place the grappling hook on the train track, stand back, and wait.

[@speedyham545]

Dan- I just heard about a landslide that is creating a potential flash flood in the Fraser River soon. Hopefully you already know about it. Stay safe and don't risk getting caught in a flood.

[@CodyGlover-fq6jz]

Thanks for the videos Dan!! I dont have recreational panning where I live, so i get to live vicariously through your videos. Thanks again

[@Kevin-zc7dv]

Hello Dan, thanks for bringing me on your adventure.

[@natedizzah5877]

I like when rivers and creeks get low... Gets you closer to the heavy stuff in the middle

[@MrJimijoe]

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

[@KT-bg7hf]

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

[@wowzatrishiebunz]

Dan is wonderful and anyone whom says otherwise is a jealous hater. Dan, we love you and your channel brings us such joy. I am a hermit so your adventures allow my to have some vicarious fun experiences. 😊

[@guyhummel2847]

That's called old age Dan 😂. Am there, done that 😊

[@robertevans8024]

I'm transitioning from "Don't speak to me until I've had my coffee in the morning" to "Don't speak to me until I've watched a Dan Hurd video, in the morning "! 😂

[@heyimamaker]

Hey Dan, I'm sure that you know about the Chilcotin River landslide. It's my understanding that it feeds into the Fraser River possibly North of you. Be careful!

[@basiliskboy17]

this is a compliment: you look exactly like how a prospector should look

[@august6479]

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.

[@GemstoneShackMedia]

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!

[@xdgnr8499]

Oh no. Just got news of the landslide above the Fraser river. Stay safe. Hope to hear an update from you soon. ✌️

[@W1gglePuppy]

You need to do a collab with Eddie Hall! Get him to yeet the rocks away 😂

[@frankbellemare88]

Would be productive af😅😅

[@Springfield-eo8jl]

I 100% agree

[@jchrizzy6995]

Bruh do we all have the exact same homepage? Ive been watched eddie and brian all week

[@OGFantom420]

I couldn’t imagine the sight of Eddie just squatting by the river panning for gold 😂 shit would be a great collab 😂

[@W1gglePuppy]

@OGFantom420 ha! His hands making the pan look like the tiny meme one Pauly has! Would be like watching a silver back pan!

[@Huntnlady7]

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.

[@recapitationguitars-Egregore]

Always enjoy your videos! Thank you for making them.

[@neilhosler9001]

A beautiful day on the Fraser river plus getting a few bucks in the pan and a few bucks from KZbin to boot. Love it. Glad to see no fires in your area.😊

[@dolphlingraphics111]

AWSOME VIDEO..Great Narration..Love you took lots of crystal clear videos of the BEAUTIFUL RIVER & SURROUNDINGS!!

[@12345678907830]

Sir I can take one look at you and I can tell that prospecting has been in your blood for generations, keep this dying art going

[@johnking2782]

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.

[@michaeljayfawkes2414]

You've gotta find a way to rig up a Block and Tackle to those rocks somehow. You'd be tossing them around with one hand. Even finding a way to rig it to the come along would really minimize the effort it takes to move those rocks. I mean, Archimedes supposedly lifted ships single handedly with his invention, and I really think a lot of us forget how the compound pulley was basically designed to specifically do what we're all doing: Lifting things way heavier than we should at our age. But pulleys do it with ease.

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Saw a guy use a 50 cc winch and he pulled one ton rocks to dredge , and some pulled !

[@bobbear]

One tool that I found indispensable is a standard parts wash brush. Long still plastic bristles, round brush about 3/4" diam. with a metal ferrel locking that to a wood or plastic handle. Paint brushes and small bench brushes are too soft and too wide, the parts brush works well in most crevices, and it just takes a stiff sheet of plastic or something to use as a dust pan to brush the goods off of the rock bast. The stiff brush is also good in mud and general wet locations, stiff enough to break up dry mud and caked in from eons of time. Good hunting.

[@TheGiggleMasterP]

There was just a landslide north of the Frasier river and it blocked the feed upstream. Hope all is well Dan!

[@TammyAllen-vj5de]

Just went gold panning for the first time. Found extremely small gold but had a blast. Thanks Dan for being an inspiration!

[@RTCarterful]

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.

[@AuditRecon]

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.

[@riverstun]

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.

[@ricardocortesrojas8644]

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

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

With that current and that depth I think I would have a self inflating life vest on . Great video , Great Gold .

[@roninbadger7750]

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.

[@tgk3624]

That river looks scary fast. Thank youu for yourvideoss. I hope your back heals soon. 🇬🇧

[@novanut1964]

good video, relaxing day at the river

[@markgordon1519]

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.🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@colemartin8683]

Well hellooo there from Oklahoma Dan. Sure wish I could come pan the Frasier river with you someday.

[@davidkuhle9908]

Hi Dan. For your sore back, You need to view an image of your Pelvic Core muscles and pull them all up, all the time until those muscles engage automatically. Also lie on you back and lift you legs to 90 decrees bend. Like sitting on a chair position, but lying on your back. That's for front muscles. Then lie on your stomach and lift each foot towards the ceiling. Keep your hips flat while doing it. The older you get, the more you need to do these exercises. Good luck and I love your channel David from Sydney.

[@thetinman104]

We all watch videos of creators we don't subscribe to but how could you not subscribe to this man.

[@grelgen]

i would love to see a bucket of the gravels at the bottom of that cliff processed

[@michaelkelley6158]

The music at the beginning of your videos sets you apart from all others. I love it!

[@vazatimo3000]

Hello sir @Dan Hurd I Say your content is the stuff of youtube legends sir. Bravo Sir, Bravo Sir Indeed.

[@Mikkelltheimmortal]

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.

[@amandapittar9398]

Small wiry red haired man moves gigantic granite boulder on edge of torrential river in a very interesting way …. What’s not to love? I was very impressed by the way you moved that rock, you earned that gold. Please be careful with your back. We own a physiotherapy clinic, a bit far in NZ to travel for treatment. Please do back extensions, rest, keep moving and get treatment if it goes on too long. Don’t be a fool and think it’ll be right, your health is precious and yours especially as your vocation is SO physical. They may give you exercises - do them. We love your videos and would miss you! You earn every flake😊

[@merrymac5460]

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!

[@ronwade2206]

Love the energy, Dan is the gold goat.

[@VikingNorway-pb5tm829]

Hi Dan, find a small tree of about 3-4 meters and get help from the lazy man's principle, you can lift much more than you realize. Its fun to see your work. Good luck.

[@mikebradstock3592]

1900hrs 13 August. Dan, you're terrific. I love every one of your videos. In NZ we say that guys like you are "a dag", meaning clever, witty, entertaining. I'm a crevicer in south island rivers and my best piece is 3 grams. Best wishes, Mike.