Hunting Gold, Far, FAR from civilization.

What an adventure hunting gold on my new gold claim in the middle of nowhere. Exploring, gold panning, prospecting and meeting new friends, that is what makes an adventure like this so memorable. Found some great gold and other minerals while gold panning the gravel bars at my "Big Bar" Placer Claim.
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[@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..

[@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! 😃🤣

[@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.

[@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.

[@jeaninebradley7855]

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

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@MyOpinionIsNotImportant]

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.

[@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.

[@devinb5937]

He sells them

[@bexxy2407]

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

[@bexxy2407]

@@devinb5937 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

[@krakhedd]

15:47 - miner's walk of shame :D

[@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.

[@RealPeterWentz]

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

[@Aurasmae]

"I got to the bottom safe and sound" says Dan. Next bit of footage shows he's still several hundred feet over the river. You can tell he's a mountain man when 'the bottom' is more or less a few hundred feet. xD

[@CoteMoretz]

The new claim looks like it had all kinds of potential, those Chinese writing stones are awesome. I had some pretty good luck this weekend myself, found some decent gold and even found a really nice quartz crystal about 3”-4” long and about as thick as my thumb. Always love finding new treasures. Lol

[@zaizoesclashing7103]

Where do you live ?

[@dr.floridaman4805]

American stones are less racist than Chinese stones. free the uighars!

[@SBANDOOOO566]

@@zaizoesclashing7103 next to his neighbours

[@zaizoesclashing7103]

@@SBANDOOOO566 lol I don't suppose you're looking for a partner? I need to find someone with general knowledge who is willing to teach. I use to live in BC, I'm in Saskatchewan now but plan to go do some exploring in BC this year. But I am very novice in the field of gold prospecting, I like the thought of the adventure and the wilderness, it's not about getting rich, but more about learning and making memories. But I do plan to find some major gold 😆 said every prospector ever before going broke

[@SBANDOOOO566]

@@zaizoesclashing7103 I’m in Australia mate

[@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. 🤠

[@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. ❤️🙏🥳

[@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.

[@mrgreeneggs6191]

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

[@Srfingfreak]

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

[@davebooth5608]

Dan seen his first Sasquatch!

[@craigwadman]

Excellent beard trim. ☺️

[@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.

[@lesliebarger897]

I have gold fever after watch your KZbin channel

[@martinemjt]

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

[@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.

[@laskyland8526]

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

[@axemen77]

that first view, truly amazing.

[@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!

[@mikewatts3615]

Beautiful country!

[@billbauer9795]

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

[@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

[@silviadias7791]

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

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

A bear! A cow! Hahahaha I caught that Dan 😂😂😂😂

[@andie_pants]

Better watch out for those Canadian Mountain Cattle. They bite.

[@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.

[@danhodgins4015]

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

[@Luciferwinchester]

Those mountains are beautiful! Such a cool spot

[@terrorestate]

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

[@josephdill3776]

I know I’ve watched a lot of these videos when I think to myself, “man that soil looks awful loose…..and Dan says the same thing 5 seconds later hahaha.

[@wolfeyez77]

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

[@maximumpower102]

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

[@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!

[@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.." 😛🏃

[@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.

[@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! 😉

[@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!

[@markroper9269]

Just exploring and hanging out.......living the life!!

[@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!!

[@francisschweitzer8431]

When Dan says “Softer Rock”…. My brain translates it into “Jumbo Shrimp”.

[@guertinD61]

love living vicariously through these vids

[@VanderGroejn]

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.

[@stevenscalco5598]

I love your enthusiasm. It really shines through.

[@s.d.iprospecting4359]

Absoulute beautiful scenery.

[@boboslavinski5481]

Awesome video.

[@pitviper1942]

Your like Americas dad. Love watching your videos. I usually dont want them to end lol

[@tattoedmat]

Beautiful country Dan. Those rocks deffinatly look interesting

[@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..

[@ccitnavrae]

Been watching and learning the whole weekend You may have earned my sub Thx I love nature and you show it in an interesting way Nicely done and good luck on your claim

[@cuzbizkets3631]

DAN HURD LOOKS LIKE HES TRESPASSING CLAIM JUMPR MUCH???

[@jansen3743]

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

[@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!

[@geraldallen4348]

Made me smile again Dan thanks

[@ThePolarPrince]

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

[@whosaidthat5236]

Morning Dan . I’ve been watching a guy called geology hub , on you tube he does volcano content , he’s mentioned a couple volcanos in northern bc that erupt gold . I was wondering if you had any thoughts on that and about the volcanic spine that runs threw bc

[@jasonsampson6428]

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

[@charlesroer972]

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

[@robertcribb3859]

Extremely beautiful country there

[@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!

[@michaelmcculley7880]

The Au was awesome too. 😉

[@KingLoopie1]

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.... And the gold is always more and bigger just the other side of the river! (or on someone else's claim...) 😉

[@thomasmarquardt2872]

You are brave to venture out just like the Yukon gold rush crowd, teach us flatlanders new tricks!!!!

[@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.

[@nhsilversleuth6029]

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

[@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

[@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🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@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!👍😉🇨🇦

[@chrismckean6839]

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

[@mrm5303]

High banker buddy!!!! Looks perfect

[@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.

[@Hawkeye2001]

I enjoyed this video. Listening to your thought processes on what areas might be good, or bad, and why. The drone footage is amazing. This claim appears to have some potential.

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@robbybobby6483]

No longer Bird..."Hurd is the Word!" What a beautiful area you live in.

[@josephpk4878]

It's the smaller rock, under the Serpentine, with the 2 layers of (Quartz?) that interests me. Looks like a good piece to carve.

[@XantherBlaze]

Those are slate rock laying around, which is usually found around gold resources. big heavy ones.

[@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!!!!

[@Cliffwalkerrockhounding]

What a great picture in the thumb! Maaan, you look like a prospector from 1822, not 2022. I love it!

[@michiganprospectors]

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

[@nakedlakedip57]

Amazing land scape Dan

[@karenkoontz4248]

It looks like you're having so much fun!

[@jamesspears5127]

I wish that I could go back in time with the knowledge that I have gotten from you

[@devinb5937]

You would have most likely still messed up bud.

[@jamesspears5127]

@@devinb5937 I would have at least had a chance to find something the way it was it was just odd rock's

[@devinb5937]

@@jamesspears5127 you are not smart enough bud

[@jamesspears5127]

@@devinb5937 I am smart enough to repair commercial Jets so I am pretty sure that I could identify rocks

[@devinb5937]

@@jamesspears5127 I repair NASA ships so sit down son

[@corynikolas7281]

Everywhere you go The view is breathtaking sir

[@billhamilton5498]

The river in that zone has 3 factors that make it tuff for reading and depositing gold as compared to the canyon lower down the river. First of all the river is what about 1% Grade, Most good deposits are on a steeper grade were more of a mixing action takes place. Second is amount of mud/ silt in the water is way higher so it holds the gold all over as it gets stuck every where. Below Lytton the Thompson pumps in clean muddless water so not as much clay. The lack of bedrock lenses and large rocks for riffles. The gold is small and spread every where. A large operation that could move volume and catch fine gold could work.

[@lydiamashcka4362]

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

[@CoinDragon]

I SO look forward to these vicarious adventures with you Dan! The geology around you is simply breathtaking...along with that stupendous scenery!! Been finding things here in Texas where I've moved to, and as soon as I'm a bit more established...I'll be sharing a few adventures as well! Until the next video...Peace!

[@PhaseSkater]

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!

[@billhamilton5498]

You should see the workings there. Like a moon scape. All boulders

[@billhamilton5498]

12;47 other side has those large rocks because of that creek coming out flushes the small rocks and sand out. That side will have gold but it is the outside bend. You should get gold but it will be just on the surface as it gets blown out ever year. If you dug down and found a thick clay false bedrock or if the side creek had a source then the gold count go up. One thing it would get replenished every year behind the boulders.

[@josephstanley200]

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

[@johnott4921]

Man I want to take a vacation and hang out with you for a weekend lol. I would love to learn how you pan for Gold and hear what you have learned. Great clip and looks like great fun. Good luck buddy!!

[@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.