Exploring for a new creek

[@TwoToes]

Merry Christmas to everyone, I hope your stocking is full of gold in the morning!

[@tdiron5277]

Merry Christmas Gary and Thank You for the adventures.

[@MrInsaint]

Merry Christmas sir. And all good wishes for you in 2019.

[@allenknight555]

Merry Christmas Gary !

[@joeycardoza5682]

Merry Christmas!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

OH YEAH !!!!!!

[@trevorwhat]

Your on-the-fly improvisations are one aspect of your videos that make them so compelling and educational. Superior stuff, all of it. Merry Christmas, Gary!

[@slackwaterplacer]

It's exciting to think of the possibilities . New area could lead to new finds. Alluvial deposit? I'm excited to see some more videos about this creek . Keep us posted ! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

[@davehedblom5941]

From someone who is not a geologist, I appreciate the effort you put into your videos.

[@PlaidLaddy]

Gary is the best friend we all wish we had!

[@gold-denprospecting8066]

Hi Garry, Thanks for your year in showing and teaching us about our hobby. Thanks for the greetings and I hope you and your family have a great new year. Keep the vid's coming mate just love them. Dennis

[@stevepratley]

Worth it just for the hike and peace out in the bush, the gold was just an added bonus. Merry Christmas to you and the family Gary, look forward to seeing more of your video's in the new year.

[@carriad11]

Greetings from Nova Scotia! Discovered your site in the past few days and enjoy your ramblings in search of treasure or just a good day outside. Just an observation from someone who always(60+ years) loves fishing in creeks and small rivers. It is how often due storms or long wet stretches they change course. My 2 grandkids and myself are active rockhounds and easily our best days are when we follow where a creek/river use to run.

[@Smithsgold]

Nice Hike !!!! Your now getting my size Gold !!!!!!

[@TwoToes]

No, I'm getting further ahead! lol

[@Smithsgold]

@@TwoToes I have more Nails !!!!!!

[@RONDMASON7777]

Are there still areas of Northern California that was missed by the 49ners and those that followed since?

[@Smithsgold]

Ronald Mason yes there are !!!

[@GOLD_FEVER]

@ Ronald Mason heck, even the places they hit pretty well still have plenty of gold if you work a little harder and smarter than most are willing to do to get the "easy stuff"

[@Askjeffwilliams]

love these types of vids Gary, gotta love that sense of exploration....can't believe you didn'y bring a 6 gun......really great explanation of your process...thanks...time to find the source if its there and file a claim....

[@TwoToes]

Been checking the mining reports, looks like the next creek to the east was fairly rich. I'm going to try and check it out, that is if it ever stops raining.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

that great ....keep us posted.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Ask Jeff Williams, You boys definitely know your stuff.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks but Slim is the brains of the outfit ...

[@Smithsgold]

@@Askjeffwilliams LOL !!!!!

[@joeljeffery8704]

You had a good day for a hike. It's pretty gold. Yup, I'd check it out further. Merry Christmas. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@shakeme3290]

Not bad for a few pans. I really enjoyed and I hope to see you headed back to that little creek soon.

[@PioneerPauly]

Falling once aint too bad. Fall more than four times, then we'll talk.

[@TwoToes]

At my age four falls will kill me! lol

[@Smithsgold]

if he falls 4 times I'll have to carry him out !!!!!

[@hansonlife9465]

Pauly, as soon as I hears that I cracked up and went straight to comments to see your response 🤣

[@ggsocal4511]

Merry Christmas Gary and Family, Thanks for showing us that Gold can be in just about any little creek... Will have to get on Google Maps to look for some areas near me... Thanks Greg. GL&HH

[@forthrightnight]

Working my way through your library. You are a gold hound extraordinaire. May 2020 as this is posted, things just starting to open back up after Covid 19 lockdown. Prospecting: the ultimate in social distancing. Hope you and your circle are well. Cheers from B.C.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

What does two toes do when life hands him lemons? He makes GOLD!! Thanks for the Monday fix Gary!

[@GramCanyonSam]

😀

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

California Mother Lode Prospectors no kidding right, he has just learned to win.

[@Andysfishing]

Hi Garry, Merry Christmas. I’ve been watching you for a few months and have learnt a lot. I’ll actually be doing this in North Qld Australia. In a creek that has no history of gold or mining, I’d be very happy if I found what you did. Andy.

[@GramCanyonSam]

Thanks for the early Christmas gift gold video! Cheers merry Christmas and happy new year! Cya soon

[@TwoToes]

Better hurry, the water is getting deep and the snow is coming!

[@GramCanyonSam]

@@TwoToes I'm "rush'n" literally and figuratively 😀

[@DiscGolfAU]

Great video Lucky you are still fit enough to hike in and out.

[@watermain48]

Enjoyed the hike Gary, thanks for taking us.

[@joetoymaker7553]

Hey Gary, you can use this new creek as part of the challenge with Jeff! Looking forward to see your new videos for the New Year. You all have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful prospecting Happy New Year... lots of blessings for all!!

[@rickeverett9993]

Great video Gary loved the info and the hike in. Always exciting to see a new two toes!

[@maxsands3861]

Well I hope you had a compass. Beautiful country Gary thanks for taking me along and Merry Christmas. Hopefully I can get out west to explore soon.

[@TwoToes]

Don't know why, but I have never carried a compass

[@tammypatton8800]

What beautiful country. Thank you for the great video.

[@coffeeshangarworkshop8051]

That was inspiring, it looks a lot like a little creek I am prospecting. I'd be very pleased to find 0.09gms after a few or so pans. So far, just black sand. Love your videos. Merry Christmas.

[@Pyrorazon]

Thank you. Can you do another video on how to find and old dried up creek in the mountains. The nails and mats got you last time.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Thanks for the Christmas Hike! Merry Christmas!

[@susanhamilton1922]

Awesome adventure...👍👍😀😀✌

[@garywhite1551]

Very nice video Gary. I'm glad you found some shiny stuff and hope you hit the mother load very soon. God Bless you and your family and I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. But above all please be careful out there.

[@cjsoutdoors4412]

It's fun hiking to new waters and seeing if there's any color in it. That creek wasn't part of your plan but I'd call that a win, fine Gold discovered!.. You & Jeff have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year! 2019!🕯🎄🕯

[@TwoToes]

I had so much fun that day, I even enjoyed editing the video!

[@1000000trs]

Thanks Gary. Merry Christmas.

[@jeffmillikan9070]

Merry Christmas!!! Thanks for the videos!!!

[@ferdburphel2076]

Merry Christmas to you! Gold in my stocking and a video from you on my tablet....Great start! As far as the weigh in ......welcome to my world!

[@jimgriffiths9071]

The beauty of this one was the thrill of going to a totally unknown spot to test the gravel. It took 8 minutes of film to get there....but it sure looked like fun!

[@KubotaManDan]

Do the research, we want to see a return explore & Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Merry Christmas Gary, thank you for taking the time to do your videos.

[@jeremylee8844]

Merry Christmas Gary. Can't wait to see what you come up with in 2019.

[@TwoToes]

I'm working on that video right now!

[@chimpchowder5774]

Yes Sir, Big Brother, hit that peagravel look for flat rocks too. Yeah well you know just as well as I do.😁I think you got Pauly's gold. Lol hate them locked gates. They are starting to close off too many dam roads in them there hills. I got out before the snow and got into a patch 6'x2'. So I got me some dirt to pan out along with 28 small GoldBug size pcs!😎 Keep on gettin after it Big Brother! And have some fun! Cheers! From Nevada

[@chimpchowder5774]

Hey you guys! Falling down ????? Try using 2 Staves when you go across steep areas, rock slides and other unstable ground! You always have 3 points of contact and man you can really go where only a goat or a deer can go! Not short sticks! Not ski poles! But good 7 footers so you can reach down hill and hit a secure spot when ya need it! I use this tekneque when I'm crossing loose rock slides on the steep! Never fell! 💪 You won't either. Cheers! Hey and to all you pleasure prospectors have a great New Year's and start it off safe!

[@hockeydad6211]

Merry Christmas to ALL and have a gold night.

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@Aco747lyte]

'No phone'? That is worrying. Far be it me to tell you to take a phone on you adventures, but what happens if you fall or twist an ankle? Or worse? Who is going to find you? I carry a gps/satellite transmitter so that should I get into difficulties, I have backup. And I always tell my family where I'm going. I'm fairly new to gold prospecting, having a large piece of land in the West Country of the UK through which runs a lovely creek, and I've found plenty of small nuggets. But I always carry my EDC and a phone with two spare batteries for backup. Thank you again for such a super video.

[@bigstuff698]

Love your videos! I’m new to panning and like the thorough details and explanations. I was hoping to see the actual bed on the new creek and why you chose that spot as opposed to another one. Happy new year! Leaving the house now to head to the woods.

[@alanklages3853]

I watched this a bit ago, but just got a chance to comment. Another informative video Gary . Hope your 2019 is great.

[@Arsopu]

Here in NSW Australia we have gates too, but they're always closed. We aren't allowed anywhere! 🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

Black sand and quartz I find , shinny yellow not so often maybe tested 40 different brooks as we call them and found 0 color in any of them, However in the national forest, near here, can usually find a speck or two. Keep the videos coming i'm learning with each video and hope to find my first nugget someday..If I dont find one it wont be from lack of trying.

[@tomshively5419]

Great video Two Toes!

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

Two Toes, he's the man Mission didn't go as planned But still ends the day, with COLOR IN THE PAN!!!!

[@Freespiritangel61]

Merry Christmas Gary I hope you find bigger gold in your stocking than Jeff! LOL Have a wonderful christmas and I look forward to your videos in the new year.

[@TwoToes]

I went out prospecting a couple days ago, Jeff couldn't go, he had to go shopping. I'm so far ahead, he can't see me. lol

[@Freespiritangel61]

@@TwoToes He keeps saying that at some point he may be able to find more gold than you I told him it was never going to happen.

[@bobbitopaz2855]

Thanks for making interesting and great videos. Merry Christmas 🙂🎄

[@curtis6025]

The music when you show the closed off road! Was waiting for Jaws to show up 😂 Great stuff as always Gary!

[@TwoToes]

LOLThanks

[@markopittman2833]

trying to get down to panther creek (lots of bedrock) i too ran into a locked gate . sure ticks me off when they do that in august 2019.

[@nickkaiser5783]

Merry christmas Gary, thanks for another great video. I was up mining Saturday on the south yuba and decided to work some higher crevises and your last video where you did high vs. Low and it payed off. I had a great day..thankyou!!

[@TwoToes]

You just made my day!

[@robertwichlacz643]

Just found your channel recently and it’s great!! That looks so fun. I hope to do what your doing in the future. Living in Wisconsin kinda stinks as there is nothing valuable to prospect for. GL and keep the adventures coming :)

[@2Qwk2C]

Hope you had a great Christmas Gary and are looking forward to 2019 and it's challenges........ (3 oz nugget!). Great vid, with a little stream with great potential. I would love to visit that stream as it is so well hidden I bet there's a ton of gold there albeit small to fine. But I think there'd be enough to make any effort worthwhile. Cheers for the vid at Christmas time :)

[@theconfederatedigger4932]

TwoToes is my all time favorite KZbinr!!

[@genofromrenoprospector6940]

Good info Gary. Thanks again.

[@charleszimmermann7784]

Thanks for the video!

[@prereitz]

Nice video I love these videos good info

[@danzoller7397]

Ya just never know aboit some of those lil ravine creeks! Merry x mas !

[@marquantraebrookson1294]

I'm looking at a spot near Maine bar today, even though it's pouring outside. Thanks for making great videos. Subbed!

[@bedrockbennett1827]

Not the big gold but it's about the adventure .. great video thanks again

[@GrooberNedJardine]

Not a bad find really Gary ,better than i did Xmas eve lol ,where there's that there's more ,mmmm, anyway you have a wonderful Xmas ,and see you in the New Year ,from down under ,cheers.

[@ryanglidden2051]

Awesome video again! Merry Christmas hope Santa treats ya to some gold nugs.

[@centeroftheearthmining4095]

Great video! Merry Christmas Gary!

[@dodgyrog416]

Happy Christmas Gary. I always enjoy your videos. No gold over here in the UK!

[@toomaskotkas4467]

Hey Gary. What size of the classifier screen would you suggest for a newbie who just got into prospecting and doesn't want to spend too much on the special equipment? Merry Christmas to you too.

[@TwoToes]

It would depend on the size of gold in the creek. I would say in most cases you would be safe with a 1/2" opening . That is the smallest I would take.

[@toomaskotkas4467]

@@TwoToes Thanks, much appreciated.

[@mtpocketswoodenickle2637]

Happy Nu-mis-matic year Paul!

[@markm6488]

nice adventure 👣

[@mikewalter8547]

Thanks Gary. Merry XMAS

[@jonathandickson5698]

I hope you exploit the "community" tab of your KZbin channel. I have never met you but I am proud to know you. maybe one day you can find you way to Alaska and we can go find some gold and share some knowledge.

[@Smithsgold]

Congrats on 18,000 subs !!!!!

[@drjsgto]

Hello Gary just started watching your videos today and watched about a dozen I couldn't stop because of how interesting you make everything with your gold gig going on.... I live up in the Walla Walla Valley and wonder if you know of any places up here or how I might find out where there might be some similar potential gold places up here and also what metal detector would you recommend for doing what you do thank you sir!

[@pattylevasseur2645]

congrates on your finds gary smart man heading up country..hope you have a merry christmas;];];] im working too;];];]

[@BC5391]

Merry Christmas Gary.

[@MericaAdventures]

Merry Christmas Gary two toes ! I think you can find gold in Utah if you went there ! John Deere Utah says there’s no gold in Utah I bet you’d find some ! ⚒🇺🇸👍

[@ProspectorTripp]

Merry Christmas Gary! More more more!

[@dannycruz6846]

Can you show how you dry out your black sand then separate it to just the gold. It takes me forever to separate . Camo Cruz

[@TwoToes]

Hopefully I will be stuck home with rain, that would be a good video to fill the time. It's on the to-do list!

[@tasdgoldprospecting2979]

Great video mate 🌾👀🌾

[@mtpocketswoodenickle2637]

Happy Nu-mis-mat-ic years Paul.

[@nhragold1922]

Merry Christmas!

[@robertmaciver130]

ua local #131 nh plumbers/steamfitters.. thankyou for aii U do. love your vids .thanx gary.

[@bedrockbennett1827]

Good morning Merry Christmas Eve can't believe it says exploring a new Creek I have not watched it yet but how do you not go straight back so where you found all that huge gold the snow run you out

[@TwoToes]

High water and closed roads!

[@bedrockbennett1827]

I'll show you how to fall down a steep hill any time .....tuck and roll

[@josephpecoul6532]

Are you going back to that spot

[@malcolmscoins7581]

Very nice

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

was there pyrite and iron oxide on the quartz or just the white quartz

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

I have a black pan I also carry a small magnet when I put the dirt in the pan and wash it down I will drag the magnet through it we both know black sand is iron oxide and is a ferris metal it will stick to the magnet

[@digiminer]

Two Toes, I'm moving to an town called Friant Ca. Do you know anything about the San Joaquin river there?

[@ionpilt107]

How much gold do you find in one trip? Average. Tks

[@rastamanralph6670]

Merry goldmas

[@wingnutbert9685]

Happy Festivous for the Rest of Us!!!

[@bobedwards8896]

more two toes! always welcome

[@peterlynch6787]

Great video as always! I’ve noticed the other KZbinrs doing gold giveaways this time of year. You should give away a 1 day panning adventure with old Two Toes himself, and choose me as the winner!

[@rebekahandersen797]

Hehe... Pauly. Merry Xmas.

[@coffeeshangarworkshop8051]

Have you packed a machete for the brambles and blackberries, as well as a Claw to impress or give a cat pause if necc?

[@TwoToes]

No, I want it to be a fair fight. lol

[@douglasmarch1655]

Nice gold

[@rastamanralph6670]

Areet man!🎅😁🍺

[@GramCanyonSam]

Picker petey eats lions for breakfast he said. He's got your 6 Gary

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH , ya Petey’s a beast Hunter.

[@RONDMASON7777]

Gary, were you affected by the Paradise fires any?

[@TwoToes]

A lot of my friends lost there homes, they all made it out. I had one friend that worked for my brother and I for over 25 years, he had a stroke several years ago and was in a care facility up there, he did not make it out. One of my claims did burn. A fire is good for the mountains, I just wish this one had not caused so much suffering.

[@OldiesGoodies]

Merry Christmas