One Ounce of Gold. How long will it take me sluicing?

Onto the hottest ground I know. How long will it take me to find one ounce of gold high banking on this extremely hot ground. Results may surprise you.
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[@skypilot257]

Take care of yourself, Dan. Please have someone with you on these outings.

[@MrPossumeyes]

Yeah, Dan, take care! And thanks for the vid.

[@MrPossumeyes]

@@CraniX Now there's a suggestion. Cheers man, thanks for thinking about our old boy. Gotta think about us old boys. (Dan's out there doing what I wish I could do.)

[@imhidingintheshop8889]

always swim with a friend!

[@chrisdinger5100]

Ya Dan please don't be like my dad he has congestive heart failure functioning on 5 to 10% capacity. He tries to be more active than his body can be. Always be out with someone.

[@4seasonspix]

I agree - please have someone with you, Dan. My ex-boyfriend's Dad died while panning at a river! My ex was trying to get help for hours as there was no one else nearby and no cell phone signal. It was a most traumatizing experience 😢

[@kellyfoster8903]

I was showing my niece your channel, she is 6 years old and she was so excited about the gold in the end. She thought is was the most gold in the world. She so cute

[@Al.W7263]

Dan. You like me have reached the point in life where flexibility suddenly becomes blunt trauma. We cant bounce the way we used to. Thanks for the video.

[@charleslatora5750]

Same.

[@ironhorse7588]

Great video Dan. Thank you for having us along. Safety first on them rocks mister. 👍😊

[@beansdad70]

Great video Dan! Sorry about that fall. I’m glad you didn’t get hurt too bad. And because I’m selfish, and want to see a lot more videos in the future, maybe having an assistant out with you would be a nice idea. Take care Dan.

[@lauragawedzinski7676]

Mr. Dan, once again thanks for taking the time and effort to do what you do in such a beautiful place.. That being said....I hope your visit with the cardiologist turned out well...We are all glad we got to see this video from April ..please, please, please, step up the precautions, have a buddy come with you, let someone know where your going, and wrap yourself in bubblewrap!! You are way too important to your family....and your YT family to be an accident victim. Prevent the accidents.

[@Sr.DudeGuy]

Hello and have a good day to those who care! 👋❤️

[@Danhurd]

You too!

[@Blessings.429]

Thank you nice to change channel first thing is I lovely surprise of 🙏🏻good wishes Blessings to you and your family ❤❤❤

[@davidlongley534]

You to mate 🪃

[@realkina84]

Cheers, you too friend

[@user-lk5wq4ss1k]

✋

[@SaxonSuccess]

Health before gold, Dan. Have a companion with you at all times. Think on...

[@wghead]

Even if you factor in 16 hours, the current gold price would still work out to about $200/hr. If you camped out there for a few days to reduce the setup and takedown time, then it could really pay off. Especially while the river is low.

[@adammonahan687]

Damn right. I'd be out there every other month. If not longer.

[@breckfreeride]

Get a boat to get across

[@jeremyringma]

And get a second person to shuttle buckets up to a man running the sluice.

[@jigglie8077]

@@jeremyringma with 2 people moving things around might bring the time to 7hours- . more then doubling the speed. assuming both are working hard lol.. i know if it was me and my budie there would be more than a few breaks.

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

You need to finf the gold too. Digging random spot won't give you the profit.

[@520Mainave]

We agree, please be careful! Your positivity is absolutely gold! Thanks from us for all the great videos. Lisa and Fred

[@holybible54]

Dan this is literally the best thing that you can do for your body. Humans before you have stayed active at your age and it is in your best interest to keep going on these outings even if it kicks your butt.

[@SurfingTheSoundwaves]

Glad you're keeping your heart health in mind Dan. Sending best regards to you and yours, from here on sunny Vancouver Island.

[@painmt651]

I am probably fifteen years younger than you, Dan, and I don’t even consider going off road alone, anymore. One fall can be absolutely devastating to my tore up, old body. Please be careful and bring a partner, whenever possible!

[@masonwoods8534]

just roasting Dan out here huh? pretty sure there's some rule against that

[@RobertAlberti]

@@masonwoods8534 In what way is that 'roasting'? I read it as concern.

[@RobertAlberti]

Criminy! I just looked it up and Dan's older than I am! Now I'M concerned! Yeah, Dan, take care of yourself, we're no longer young men! Man, I got tired just WATCHING that video.

[@masonwoods8534]

@@RobertAlberti haha calling him old! I considered that roasting. But not really. Only kidding

[@GSProspecting]

Great job all around fam. I had a blast coming by. Keep on having fun getting that au and living the dream. Gold Squad Out!!!

[@magwa8855]

Great little experiment-ish video Dan. As always, Grade A content. Unfortunately at the cost of you banging yourself up. Thank you for putting yourself through all that you do for all of us out here in subscriber land it's very much appreciated.

[@scottshawwoodworking1752]

Great lesson Dan. Always love your videos. Thank you, Scott

[@inquisitivealbertan1712]

Great camera work and editing, Dan. Always love your highbanking and panning videos. Stay safe and all the best to you and yours.

[@FiveStringCommando]

Ow! Take care of yourself, Dan! Glad you’re not seriously hurt. Also, I hope your heart isn’t the culprit. I trust you’ll be able to get back in shape quickly, but hopefully you get full clearance from the cardiologist.

[@kathleentucker1238]

Great to see you on the fab Fraser again! I love the gold prospecting you do on your claim there the best of all your videos. Thanks, and take good care of that kind heart of yours.❤❤❤

[@Danhurd]

Thank you!

[@AidanDoesaSurvival]

Great video as always Dan, keep up the good work and hope that fall didn't hurt too bad. Ps thanks for all the inspiration, I've been panning and sluicing pretty much every other day since I started watching your videos and am about to go camping for a week to test and possibly claim an area of historically rich gold ground out in California. Thanks again for the inspiration!

[@kanenlogan2095]

Need an extra set of hands? I'm in CA and been looking for a gold adventure.

[@AidanDoesaSurvival]

@@kanenlogan2095 maybe I'd wanna make sure you mesh well with my group as long as everyone gets along then absolutely, the more the merrier.

[@paulknight1879]

Please take care of your self Dan I love your channel and really don't want anything to happen to u, u r such a fantastic guy and caring to mostly everyone u know so please please don't over do it ok because i think what u do is amazing and fantastic to watch 😊 ❤😊❤..

[@Golden_B1]

Thanks for using my shaker table it was nice to see some Fraser river gold on the shaker! Nice job nice gold!

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Looks like it was a good day out back in April! That gold sure did add up nicely. I have the same Gold Hog unit sitting in my garage waiting to wet it's feet on some local Alberta gold this summer. Even I have a hard time at the beginning of the season, so hopefully it's just the winter rest that's keeping you puffing out there... Best of luck with the rest of your season Dan!

[@stevenlaxton3618]

Thanks Dan for another amazing video! And i hope everyone is having a great long weekend making memories with family..take care all

[@Danhurd]

You too

[@JabeGabe]

Some days I don't even need to watch your video all the way through before getting excited all I have to do is hear your excited voice at the intro and it's a complete mood changer

[@firechicken455adventures]

Good looking gold Dan. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait until you get to the gravel bar on the other side of the river.

[@surisuri8993]

What an awesome, awesome dude. The kind of guy everyone would like to go for a beer with and listen to some stories. A real treasure to have these videos to watch.

[@mikeblair2594]

Dan, please take someone else with you when you go out prospecting. I know that it might be hard to find someone who can consistently do this, but I think that kid who was with you all the time after your surgery (I apologize to him, I can't remember his name) would be a good candidate. He was always there when you needed him and he was very concerned about your safety and health. I don't go out alone anymore. With all the damage that my body has taken over the years, it wouldn't take much of a knock to rebreak an old break on a bone that I had set myself. So please be careful. One other thing I thought about is that you could raft over to the other side easily when it's low water like now. Right before the snow melt you could spend a week camping comfortably while working hard during the day with some help. I bet you could make a killing with a couple a kids to help and the proper gear all loaded onto a kind of wooden raft towed by a proper raft/boat. It wouldn't be that long of a haul. Even though I've been prospecting and mining for years, I've learned so much about new gear and different techniques that I wouldn't have thought of from you. It would be a shame if you had to retire early from an injury that could have been prevented. You remind us of a kind father or uncle that taught us us things that we have used all our lives. You're well loved and well respected this small community of ours. STAY SAFE!!!

[@InsidetheCasino]

From one heart patient to another, take it easy! Glad you’re listening to your body and seeing your doctor. Hang in there. Hopefully it’s nothing.

[@davidoconn9352]

Thanks Dan! We appreciate what you go through for us..

[@jbprospector3638]

As always another fun video. Very informative and relaxing. Be safe out there. ⛏️😎👍

[@jeremychrzan]

Stay safe out there, Dan! Slow, steady, and deliberately wins the race.

[@andersivarsson849]

Hi Dan! I recommend having a flat strap to move bigger rocks, I use them slings in nylon that is used for lifting and you get much more leverage pulling than lifting. Having a good stance while pulling keeps one from tumbling over if they slip of the rock. I really enjoy your videos. Take care of you and as others already said, have a companion with you in case something happens.

[@MrThedocholiday]

You earned my subscription today. Third video I’ve watched with you in it. Good job!

[@jeffreymonahan6826]

Love you Dan. Your like that father most of us didn't have, and your a treasure to so many. I wish I'd have been out in geology with my dad growing up.. it's ok though that wasn't his thing

[@mariemoss2475]

Yes definitely be careful Dan and get that check up done soon, take care and don't over do it. Love to you and your family from Wiltshire UK 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@monkeyhombre]

Thanks for the fun videos Dan, my 5 and 7 year old boys love your videos. They're dying for me to get them a pan! Finally they can start paying their way around here.

[@johnconnell9836]

Your comment made me chuckle :)

[@maryvallas772]

Ouch!!!! I'm very glad you were not more seriously injured, but that still had to hurt like the dickens! That was a nice little haul of some beautiful gold!

[@nocapyoulackn3594]

Dan I hope your doing okay after that fall bro. Great video as always

[@nonyabusiness2703]

HEY! Dont know why your vids dontpop up but im glad to find this one. Hope your keeping well (and having fun!)

[@shaneomiller]

Subscription earned all the way from Australia, loved the video, looking forward to catching up on what I've missed so far and what's to come in the future 👍

[@bobo1010able]

These are the videos I really love seeing the most

[@constantvanlife]

Take care of yourself. Health is more important. I loved the paydirt I got when you were in chilliwack. It was lots of gold. Very very exciting to pan out. Have a good night and try to take it easy 😊😊

[@thatgirl634]

I love your videos, both informational and educational...however, I must admit that I'm envious. You're in an area where you could find all kinds of goodies and here I am in the coal regions of Central PA. No gold save for the few flecks of flour gold and/or silver here and there. It would take a lifetime of panning to get an amount that's worthwhile. Where you're located, you can easily (I do understand the work can be tougher) make a living finding gold, gems, and other minerals. I wish more than anything that I could do this. If I could be there, I'd make this my job! Lucky you!!

[@frickdom]

I could not agree more with this. Ohio here. If you have some spare cash, I highly recommend getting some of Dans pay dirt. I finally ordered some a couple weeks ago and I had an absolute blast using everything that Dan has taught us to pan it out.

[@markpukey8]

You're looking at this all wrong! It's not the gold, it's the joy of the hunt! The thrill of moving rocks, avoiding snakes and fleas, digging in the dirt and waiting for some ranger to come tell you to pack in and move along! Actually FINDING goal is almost beside the point. So you go right ahead and pan those local rivers.

[@listennow5261]

Love the views of the river, a video all about the river would be cool, all your majestic vids/pictures, it gives me a warm feeling along with the gold.

[@Chlorate299]

So, something like $100 per hour of fairly backbreaking work. Someone who wants to spend a week camping down there could make a nice couple of grand but they'd be feeling it for a month! Hope the ticker is ok, Dan.

[@vikvanderhaeghen200]

Don't overdo it man, take care & thanks for sharing!

[@nostology]

Another fine video. I feel as though I'm up there too, enjoying the Spring weather.

[@madshephard2boots157]

Sending prayers and hope you didn't get to hurt in the fall. Awesome take for the day..

[@julieinthedesert420]

Another great video Dan! Hope your elbow etc wasn't too painful later. 😊

[@tonimoraful]

That’s awesome Dan! So the injuries paid off! That’s not bad at all!

[@sgh7842]

Big flake looks like a butterfly, Amazing video as always Dan ❤ from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Neuralatrophy]

I swear, joining you on one of your river mining runs would be my idea of a vacation... Just the opportunity to dig in the dirt and breathe the fresh air out in the middle of nowhere would be heaven ! Good thing your head went into the mud and not a rock ! Gold at $1948.00 per ounce, that's a solid days work !

[@RyanDCH]

It's a Pickerton day in the Fraserhood. A Pickerton day on the Fraser... We love you Dan!.. Dan is the man! Go easy on your ♥ buddy!

[@ELMOCLEW2007]

IM OBCESSED with watching ur videos!!! Your motivating me to look for gold where ive wanted to for awhile ❤ NB

[@LostCylon]

Flakes are (Or should be) more water motive, ie, moved down rather more than flecks. A secondary table that accumulates those flakes rather than lose them might be in order. It's a ''special'' feature not usually needed in gold prospecting, but as you so often say, it's Fraser river gold, not the norm. As always, I love the vids :P (Flakes can exibit rather more surface area, therefore gets tossed further, not a good thing when you are hoping they settle into the riffles designed for finer gold).

[@donhoughton271]

Don't beat yourself up over not being able to do more time .Just be safe and have someone with you on your outing just because as you know you can get hurt and you know it could be more serious next time.Good video .

[@dodgygoose3054]

Dan, we need you around for a hell of a long time yet; so, take care of yourself k.

[@aishathacker3181]

You be careful up there Dan enjoy watching your videos you get so excited, it's contagious take care of you.

[@arulraj2696]

Welcome back.Dan, Good to see you , Wish you good health.

[@johnstuart8511]

Dan: Give me the good news. Just loving the way you finding the gold. (And keeping up with the rules). Let's go Dan. Regards South Africa 🇿🇦.

[@vlady8me]

Hey numbnuts! I survived my event 13 years ago. got a couple of stents in my descending right CA. Watching this video I think I could sense your discomfort (chest pain), frustration at discomfort, determination to continue, a bit of fear and some brain fog confusion to boot. I am having a stress test on my heart June 9th because of my familiarity with these sensations. My cardiologist suggested I be gentle with myself and listen to my body in the meantime. I suggest you do the something similar. Take care of you.

[@kevinhagen3874]

The zoom photo imagery of the dry placer gold is so beautiful. I suggest that you sell poster art of your findings... Artful layouts among natural organic arrangements and antique equipment. Bon chance, mon Ami.

[@mr.j1381]

you say its hard digging, makes me think how much I LOVE digging and rocks! I always find stuff and I like dirt marbles cool rocks and other artifacts! even found a yak once they used to build levees where i live.

[@richardwarnock2789]

I Though Pauly was your Shaker Table!!!😂

[@robbybobby6466]

Good thing your quad is right behind you on the hill. You won’t have far to walk. Listen to your Dad. They are always right. I learned this valuable lesson A long time ago. Served me well all these years.

[@basicnpcc]

Yo Dan, it'd be really interesting if you made a video about what the price of some of those gold rich claims are to buy. I loved the video you did about the claim drama earlier just because it brought up what some of the prices can be like.

[@sam2023blah]

yeah the cost of a claim can break ya as i hear

[@vancemccutchen1434]

Dan I have been waiting for this episode! Wondered this ? for a long time.

[@ryancourtemanche9239]

Nice work Dan. I really enjoyed your videos

[@DaVinci0963]

Thanks Dan! Hope everything "shakes" out for you.

[@ivanondriezek3168]

Heck yeah Dan almost 1.1 mill subs. Also yes please always use the buddy system when you go adventuring never know what cloud happen.. also great video 😀

[@aslaterc]

Great channel. Although 1.1 mil subs + monetized videos means the gold is actually in making youtube videos about panning for gold. He probably earns a lot more per month now on KZbin vs panning. Also while Dan seems legit, some of the other gold panning videos from other creators seem sus, like they could be using spray painted rocks for all we know.

[@gaitan_roma_roma_roman]

Благодарю вас за эту серию! Очень всё информативно и понятно. Вы энергичный и весёлый человек! Буду смотреть дальше! Удачи!

[@thenogoodniks8673]

So cool, nice ground. Where did you get your super cool shaker table that thing was sweet

[@genier7829]

Hi Dan, thanks for the fun video- I'm at home caring for my mom and it is nice to get 'outside' with channels like yours and others. As an American I'm imperial, but understand metric equivalents because I was a scientist. However, it would be helpful to remind viewers of the gram to ounce conversion, especially when addressing expectations of how hard it is to get one ounce. Take acre of yourself!

[@breannathompson9094]

as a pothead, i can only compare an ounce of gold to an oz of weed, that is one big chunk of gold based on the weight and i think it would take so much longer than a single gram!

[@100GTAGUY]

​@@breannathompson9094 it adds up quick once you can follow the streak, that's not to say it isn't hard tedious work. The Oz's you're used to dealing with are actually a smidge lighter than a Troy Oz which is how gold is weighed btw, iirc off the top of my head its like 31 something odd grams compared to the 28 grams. I'm I'm colorado but have yet to compare the two in person yet lol I mostly find fly poop gold in my pans ATM.

[@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542]

The trick for getting all the gold one would be best to bring some camping gear and stay overnight to make it worth it [both resting up as well as making the trip less of a complete hassle].

[@jamesfeige572]

Great looking gold, great video Dan

[@brunobarks6544]

Thanks again Dan. 👍

[@wrxs1781]

Good video Dan, very amusing.

[@tonimoraful]

Awe! I am so sorry that you hurt yourself. I hope it wasn’t too bad. Dan, so long as you are alright, that’s what really matters.

[@guybaker5313]

A fun watch. Thanks!

[@jaredclement6678]

Good work again young man 🙌🍻

[@Imnoexpert69420]

Glad to see your taking care of yourself.

[@BoneJam69]

You better just be out of shape. I’ve just stumbled upon your channel and I really enjoy playing your videos as background noise at work

[@tictacguy7899]

Be safe out there. Dropping a pan is realistic so no foul there. The shaker table looks awesome. I want one.

[@edschmidtke9444]

Great video brother I hope you feel better!

[@mohsenaghdam3136]

Take care of yourself Dan, you always inspire me by your great Energy and motivation

[@laurat5143]

Sorry your rock rolled. I hope you're doing well. Love watching your video's. I've gained a lot of information about gold and minerals that you look for. I'd love to go to the Fraser River someday, Is my spelling right?😊

[@jeromezielinski8773]

Hope you did not hurt yourself too much ! And prayers to you and yours all stay safe from the Forest Fires up in BC...

[@nancyhainline2517]

Just had triple bypass. Symptoms so insidious - breathlessness when carrying buckets, or climbing hills. Sudden desire in middle of doing chores to sit and rest. Surgery was 5/3. Can already tell a difference. Glad you are cking on it. Have fun

[@ravenouspakai3282]

Please keep safe my friend made my heart melt to hear you get hurt omg.. wish I was there to help no gold wanted no money just a helping hand. All the way from new zealand 🇳🇿. I love watching these videos, especially exploring nature. The gems you find amazing 👏.

[@mtgrave5590]

Thanks Dan !!!

[@TheCladdaughgirl]

Thank you for the ups and downs!

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

Wow, I've never seen the Fraser so low. Then again, I've never seen the Fraser but on vid. Still a lovely steep and swift river. I have heart and leg problems, and still try to get out in the wild here in West Virginia. Its beautiful and fulfilling in so many ways. I hope to do some gold prospecting here soon. not for profit, but for fun.Thanks for your vids.

[@100GTAGUY]

The snowmelt upstream from there probably isn't quite in full swing just yet, give er a month and she'll be a mighty raging river again.

[@shucksma6337]

Thanks for all of the info Dan.We are here in Colorado there is Gold every where! Come out here sometime and do a show!

[@100GTAGUY]

You're not kidding man, often times after a long hike I'd find flour gold dust stuck to my boots. Granted I'm not too far downstream from cripple creek and live near other decent gold producing areas, lots of uranium round these parts too but I want no part in that lol.

[@michaelhayes1678]

Thanks for the video. No heart attacks, and please be careful.

[@virgilviereckjr.6881]

Thanks Dan, great video.

[@HMccafferty-tg7es]

My husband had a heart attack ,they put a stent in, 2 years later the stent failed. They then did a quadruple and valve repair . That was 7 years ago. He gets tired easy as well. Please take someone with you. So we can all enjoy your videos.

[@markusmcgee]

For that heart! The gem and picture string videos are amazing!

[@markusmcgee]

Trying to send super chat. Have to find out what’s going on with KZbin 🙁

[@markmckeown5855]

Bummer on the wipe out... Mend quick my friend, keep the video's coming!!! They get me through the day.... VERY MUCH APPRECIATED...sincerely Qwin....Ontario, Ca..

[@SpaceyBrain]

Really love watching your videos. Just broke the sluice back out, and what better way to take a breather than watching someone else mining 😂