Hunting Gold, Far, FAR from civilization.

[@joedavis9678]

The Bob Ross of prospecting

[@CanadianGoldMining]

perfect lol but Dan's way more exciting and entertaining lol

[@godanddevil.5331]

MY POINT IS WHEN FOOD GRAINS ARE RISING THEN METALS ALSO RISE IN PRICE BECAUSE METALS ARE ALSO CAME FROM SOIL.REFINING COST ARE ALSO INCREASING..

[@bohemianlamb4309]

I’ve really been struggling with finding a hobby recently and your channel has ignited my inner rock nerd! I’ve collected some of the most incredible stones in previous years but never knew what to do with them. Now I’m making jewelry and selling some in bulk. Thank you so much for sharing your passion! You’ve helped my life in ways you couldn’t imagine! Just…..thank you!

[@Xylophytae]

yeah dan hurd has reignited my love for rocks and minerals too, unfortunately i live in denmark, a country with no bedrock and none of the conditions for neat rocks to form

[@stephaniejohnson6292]

Cause Dan's the man..

[@woandy4542]

@@Xylophytae I live northern canada, some rivers just shine from the gold

[@urbanexploring]

@@Xylophytae I Feel you man... Netherlands here... sadface

[@Vitali_Osandor]

Dan Hurd is awesome and his enthusiasm is truly contagious.

[@craigwadman]

Excellent beard trim. ☺️

[@iplaydolera]

Thank you for these videos. I suffered a head injury in October and for some reason I find lots of different media really stressful now. Your videos give me a little peace. I love watching them and just enjoying the good vibes. Thank you for the escape sir.

[@billbauer9795]

I hope that you will eventually heal and feel better.

[@mrgreeneggs6191]

at the 2 minute mark... the stratification.... it gets my heart pumping every time

[@mikewatts3615]

Beautiful country!

[@billbauer9795]

Yes the area around Lillooet has some of the best scenery in British Columbia.

[@maximumpower102]

Sorry about your long wait at the Nanaimo ferry saw you on the news

[@pennyspetproject6512]

those roads down to the Fraser River at Big Bar are absolutely beyond belief INSANE! We camped at Big Bar Lake in 2010 shortly before moving to the Cariboo and the following morning continued west, planning to take the Beg Bar ferry across the Fraser. The morning was heavy overcast and it had rained most of the night, but like you, had no clue what we were in for! We started down those steep hills and switchbacks and literally couldn't keep the van from slipping on the wet clay road surface. Thankfully hubby called it before we got too far and we backed up to where we could turn around and headed back up to the top. It was slow going, the van didn't really want to go up the hill any more than it had wanted to stop when we were going the other direction. When we finally regained somewhat level ground we thanked our lucky stars and headed back out to Highway 97.

[@jeaninebradley7855]

About the same time you aquired your "Owie", I Super Glued three of my fingers together!!

[@lewisstreet5938]

Met my first fellow Dan Hurd fan today. A guy selling gems at a local ‘car boot sale’ in Wales. 🤣 You’re global bro! 😃🤣

[@kathrynd5158]

I watched the news last night and was surprised to see you on there. They missed a great opportunity to interview you about geology.

[@Raining_Needles]

I've just stumbled across this video randomly in my recommended. Honestly this gold hunting thing seems pretty interesting, so I'm sticking around! Subscribed!

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

You won't be disappointed. Dan's optimism is contagious.

[@ethanmills2459]

Yes Dan is great 👍

[@HuskyDad479]

Same happened to me, and I've been hooked ever since. I watch several other prospectors, but Dan is my favorite! Was bummed to find out he was just a couple hours from me here in Arkansas not too long ago. Maybe one day I will have the opportunity to meet him.

[@twodudesonedredge]

Dans the man. There are a few other interesting characters to check out as well.

[@WillF1980]

Dan makes good videos. He’s as awesome as it gets. He’s kind and just a great guy.

[@mp6756]

As they say location location location this is a spectacular location. If not for gold the views are really amazing. Good luck stay happy and safe.

[@RealPeterWentz]

That landscape and the ground material around there are so wild!

[@bexxy2407]

whilst finding gold is interesting, I really like seeing the different rocks. I am so jealous I'd love to have some of those beautiful rocks 🪨 ❤💚💙

[@davidkresl2195]

He has a ton of gem stone vids

[@aaronparis9304]

He also sells them.

[@Henleyrocks]

He sells them

[@bexxy2407]

@@aaronparis9304 unfortunately shipping to the UK is expensive! 😢

[@bexxy2407]

@@Henleyrocks unfortunately shipping to the UK is expensive 😢

[@paulhoffman6371]

Dan Hurd, my goto Sunday morning entertainment.

[@Smithsgold]

Looking Forward to seeing whats on the other side with those Cow's ( Bears ) !!!!! LOL

[@tzinanechumah]

Omgosh. Just amazing. I'd forgotten how beautiful Canada can be. 🇨🇦 Thanks, Dan. May you find everything your looking for at be these new claims. ❤️🙏🥳

[@robfairbrother3014]

Hey Dan, you’re in our neck of the woods. Just acquired a claim this past fall not too far from your claim, but in the Churn creek area near the Gangland Ranch bridge. Beautiful country, isn’t it? Never thought brown, burnt country could be so beautiful, either. What I found amazing was the gold on the river bank on our claim. Nothing great in size, but the quantity of fine stuff. Simply throw a stone and where it lands, dig; you’ll find gold. Also found lots of Chinese writing stones, some Jasper and Jade/Serpentine on the beach. When I was there in the Fall I thought of you and how much you would love it in that area considering the stones I was finding. There’s another one I don’t know anything about. It’s all over but looks like a rock with a permanent oil sheen to it. Maybe you’ll know what it is when you come across it. Don’t think it has any value to it, just interesting. Maybe we’ll run into each other one day. Have fun with your new claim!

[@martinemjt]

So nice of you to be respectful of other people s property.

[@sarahmcdonough9251]

Wow I love the Chinese Writing Stones! Beautiful! Great video, Dan! I can't wait to see what you find on the other side!

[@tattoedmat]

Beautiful country Dan. Those rocks deffinatly look interesting

[@craigb9241]

I was going to try silly sarcasm, but couldn't phrase it right. I dig your enthusiasm for being out there and finding what you find, even when little.

[@chrismyers9273]

Thanks for sharing Dan, that was a lot of fun buddy!

[@btizef2008]

I'm from Scotland so not used to bears. Don't need to worry too much when hiking and whatnot. Over there in Canada though what the heck do you do when there's a bear close to you like that but on the same side of the river? Hide? Run? Stay put? No idea lol but I am interested.

[@billbauer9795]

You can't outrun a bear. So one is advised to stand one's ground and to slowly back away. Most Canadians don't have guns to protect themselves from bears. However, bear spray is available, and people are advised to carry it when spending time outdoors. There is a record of all bear attacks en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America and there is about one fatality per year. So one's chance of being killed is low, but not zero. Most bears are afraid of humans, and bear spray works most of the time on the bears that choose to attack. Bears never attack a group with more than four people in it...

[@stevenscalco5598]

I love your enthusiasm. It really shines through.

[@grahamallen3941]

Brilliant day Dan, love your enthusiasm exploring your new claim! Cannot wait to see the other side and what you find. I hope it’s amazing! Take care and be safe. Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@KyleStansfeld-zi6gc]

It’s such a beautiful area. Good enough just being there.

[@billhamilton5498]

There is nothing like being in that part of the country. It is like going to Nome Alaska for me. You look out and everything is so vast, amazing, alluring all at once it over whelms your senses. You look out and say wow can't get better than this then you turn the corner and it only gets better. If you ever get a chance Nome should be on your bucket list. I have video of it if you want to see.

[@k5edd128]

Smiling! Jump in the water about a quarter mile above where you want to come out and swim hard, you will get to the other side. Big Smile! Father in law jumped into the Missouri river in Kansas City Missouri on a dare (Alcohol Courage) to swim to the other side and came out 2 miles down river. This was in the 60's and lucky he didn't drown.

[@davebooth5608]

Dan seen his first Sasquatch!

[@InternalCompassofNC]

Awesome adventure I look forward to future finds!

[@ThePolarPrince]

Congratulations on the new claim! I look forward to the future videos from this location!! Stay safe Dan!!

[@wolfeyez77]

I'm really loving the Chinese Writing Rock :D One of my favorites!

[@AMBASSADORHOFF]

Wow! The scenery is amazing in this one Dan, Awesome shooting!

[@twodudesonedredge]

New claims and new fun. Way to go Dan. That is some pretty county you have there

[@Luciferwinchester]

Those mountains are beautiful! Such a cool spot

[@jaredmitts5203]

You need a nice little inflatable kayak that you can throw a couple buckets with your gear in and hop across the rivers to other parts of your claims.

[@billbauer9795]

That water is so cold that a flimsy inflatable boat overturning might cause one to go into shock and drown...

[@jaredmitts5203]

@@billbauer9795 I grew up in Washington using inflatable kayaks on rivers of similar temperatures and my dad use to use his in the Alaskan artic back in the 70s. They are actually quite stable and would have to work hard at flipping it on a stretch of river like that in the video.

[@billbauer9795]

@@jaredmitts5203 Looks like I was totally wrong. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@stefanh1659]

New claim!! Always fun exploring somewhere new with uncle Dan, hope the stone/rock show was a success the last few days!! Thanks for the content!

[@pattywilliams7355]

We live just under the Bohemia mines near Cottage Grove Oregon , on a creek, both sides are part of our property. We find hundreds of jasper and now I know what those stones you find, Chinese writing stones are! Our grandson loves collecting them. Anyway just had a high water event, never thought to check for gold. Thank you for the videos, now we know what to do! Ill let you know what we find! Happy hunting!

[@josephstanley200]

Awesome can’t wait to see what comes from the rest of you trip

[@joschmidt4951]

The landscape is so beautiful, and what a bonus of the rock finds!. Love you sharing all this with us. Happy Easter and GBU.

[@godanddevil.5331]

MY POINT IS WHEN FOOD GRAINS ARE RISING THEN METALS ALSO RISE IN PRICE BECAUSE METALS ARE ALSO CAME FROM SOIL.REFINING COST ARE ALSO INCREASING..

[@TaylorPhase]

planning on going gold panning for the first time in east oregon mountains next week or possibly deep in the old idaho mining towns

[@billbauer9795]

Good luck!

[@chrismckean6839]

Looking forward to seeing what you find on the other side!!🙏😌

[@karenkoontz4248]

It looks like you're having so much fun!

[@geraldallen4348]

Made me smile again Dan thanks

[@s.d.iprospecting4359]

Absoulute beautiful scenery.

[@nhsilversleuth6029]

Gorgeous country up there Dan. Can't wait to see more of it!

[@Srfingfreak]

Wow, that part of Canada looks so RAW. Beautiful!

[@christhompson4270]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing. God bless, take care and thank you for sharing 👍👏❤️🙏

[@ambkbero2]

WOW!! The rocks alone would have me coming back and the gold is just icing on the cake. Way to go Dan keep the adventures coming!!!!

[@1Magdaleina]

INCREDaBLE scenery!! Thanks for the experience! Good luck with your new claim!

[@danhodgins4015]

What a great adventure. Nothing like prospecting new ground in beautiful, wild places. Really enjoyed this type of video Dan!

[@boboslavinski5481]

Awesome video.

[@connieeveritt5704]

Awesome thank you for sharing. It is also good to see you look like you are doing good health wise. Have fun. 😉😊

[@travailer594]

Really enjoyed this Frazer explore Thank you Dan

[@karenneill9109]

Forget the gold- those rocks are WAY cooler! I could see you doing prospecting tours from the ranch. The experience of riding over to a sand bar and panning to find little flakes- it would be more valuable than gold! 😉

[@ski6712]

say hi to Lawrence J and his wife from brothers, glen , James and wife from Quesnel Lake. the show brings back a lot memories of our very first claim back in 1979 just upstream of the ferry on the french bar crk side of the river. 🤠

[@axemen77]

that first view, truly amazing.

[@David-sw3on]

I just love your channel! If you haven't already, have you ever considered writing a book🤔...Tricks & Tips on how & where to find gold & precious rocks/gemstones? Well I would be the first to buy a copy!👍😉🇨🇦

[@charlesroer972]

Now I know what Jasper looks like . The cut n polished product should look great 👍

[@aufblaskrokodil8852]

Nice Scenery. Will be even better with some more green on it. Imagine wandering around, breathing fresh air and enjoying the silence when you suddenly hear: "Well, hello everyone.." 😛🏃

[@icepop6254]

Thank you Dan for another great video 👍. Happy Easter. 😁

[@flyinpolack6633]

I love your enthusiasm Dan, it puts a smile on my face to watch you explore. Those writing stones are cool!

[@jeaninebradley7855]

So, exactly what do you do, when you run across mercury in your Pan,..Dan??

[@swedishvix]

im at 13:22. i had an idea the sand from the surrounding mountains covers the gravels making it look less packed but i bet if you got deeper you'd find your bigger rocks your looking for. also lots of potential for small landslides covering deposits in that area from seeing the sandy hills and the other side might even have ancient bench deposits buried from the washes. i can fully imagine a mudslide covering that stretch on the other side as one of those washes blew out.

[@budstinson1688]

Awesome info on sluice mistakes, and the results of such mistakes

[@iFreemind10]

Dan im so glad i found your channel. Been watching for arounf a year now because i just love the scenery and your laid back way of prospecting. When i was about 10 i took a trip to Canada with my grandparents and we stayed at campgrounds for around a week. One place we stopped at had a beautiful river and a stoney sandbar much like this. I took a rock that i thought looked amazing, always thought it was white fossils stuck in black rock, almost like tube worms or something. Now i know its Chinese Writing Stone. Both my grandparents have passed and i forgot all about that rock until i saw you find some. I immediately jumped up and went to find it. 23 years later and you brought back a flood of memories from that trip. Thank you so much! Love the content and you'll always have a fan and viewer!! Much love from Maine!!

[@guertinD61]

love living vicariously through these vids

[@laskyland8526]

Awesome Claim. Perhaps get a canoe to cross at will to that juicy bedrock. Good times again Dan..Thanks!

[@clairedeiotte8898]

Awesome Dan. I'd take your worst day on your worst claim! Unbelivable ! That one is so cool. And once ya get there it's everywhere! If u ever make it to my neighbors up North I hope ya take me along. But I can dream. Bless ya Heavy pans to ya. I'm a learning!

[@billhamilton5498]

Hi Dan, You will find that it is hot or cold with the Ranchers up there on getting access. Up by the ferry the Rancher has a private hunting ground and not is open to Gold Miners but not Hunters. You must be right on Big Bar from the pictures.

[@dwightvoeks9970]

Beautiful area. Love discovering and exploring new country. Never been good at prospecting but still have fun

[@billhamilton5498]

Have Barkerville Claims too. Just bought 2 acres and putting in camp spot.

[@mrm5303]

High banker buddy!!!! Looks perfect

[@Ibetiwon]

Awesome adventures! I enjoy watching them.

[@evaristosmith]

Ive been down that road to Big Bar several times! beautiful country one of my fav drives in BC. Great video Dan, thank you!

[@terrorestate]

the notorious Fraser BEARCOW! be safe Dan! love the video!

[@samanthajohnson3368]

Always amazed at the beauty of the stones you come across.

[@Angryllama517]

It is my dream to be able to do this one day. My son and i love your videos and doing this as a family would be amazing. Thank you for the awesome content. we are always looking forward to more.

[@RUNE-66]

The scenery is really the true nugget in this one. Looks absolutely stunning! Good luck with your new claim my man. Until next time. Cheers 🍻😁

[@pianochannel100]

If you ever get the chance, Washington state and BC are just beautiful. Rainier's national park is particularly spectacular.

[@moustachemike3098]

Dan, thank you so much for the adventure! While I enjoy watching you find treasure, I enjoy the beautiful scenery so much more.

[@crystalhayes5342]

I love those Japanese rocks you found . Very informative and very helpful

[@Indium111]

My family used to live in that area years ago in a town called Clinton. Nice to see the old area in one of your videos, Dan.

[@jcarry5214]

Nice video Dan. I like seeing new spots and new rocks. Vicarious discovery is great.

[@jansen3743]

I love your energy, u give me positive vibes. Thank you for your effort to making vids. God bless!!

[@martharowland494]

I really enjoy watching your videos and seeing all your adventures and beautiful places that you go to.I love all kinds of rocks and gemstones,my grandaugters call me a rock nut cause I like them so much.So I just love to watch you on your adventures finding gold and rocks of all kinds.Its just amazing

[@timdavis9031]

Great Video !!! Good Luck with your new claim. Looking forward to seeing you cross the river. So exciting. Thanks for sharing Dan. The best health and happiness to you and your family!

[@stinkyfungus]

Dan, ever consider using a basic sit on top kayak? Usually you can drag them around on a little cart on balloon tires to go from your truck to the waters edge (so you can also mule it and your basic pack around with it without killing yourself) then you could totally access your cross river claim area without worrying about access through other folks properties (if they prove to be less than friendly) The wider types as used for fishing are pretty stable and easy to navigate... might make a useful tool.

[@billhamilton5498]

Wish I knew you were going there you could have gone to our claim on Poisson Creek. Up river past the mine above the ferry.

[@nakedlakedip57]

Amazing land scape Dan

[@michiganprospectors]

Nice!! Gold, rocks and everything there. All in one place.

[@silviadias7791]

I hope you take a gps locator beacon with you to these outback places! Love your videos and hard work teaching us prospecting!!😁

[@dezzmanfrufru9272]

Cool new claim Dan, super excited to see what you find.

[@glendadalejones3753]

*Absolutely gorgeous,marvellous and stunning, Dan Hurd 👌👌🙌👏🏻*

[@lydiamashcka4362]

What beautiful scenery, even if you find nothing, what a day!!

[@scotlandstreasure2543]

This was a good one! This is what I find myself doing a lot walking, searching and panning. Not had much results recently hence the lack of video uploads. PS, that looks very much like our Scottish Jasper nice red and blues we find on the coasts.

[@coffeedrinker2973]

Need to see more of this claim, it looks awesome!!

[@beckyelliott2871]

How do you always seems to find a heavy large rock to sit on while you pan?

[@jasonsampson6428]

so cool. BIG bar to gang ranch is my back yard.