I found a *HUGE JADE* boulder on the Fraser River

[@naphackDT]

It just dawned on me that by watching this video I am enabling Dan's Jade addiction.

[@jonpierce8342]

Ive always been an enabler... Always happy to enable a fella as nice as dan!

[@macanocious3000]

Wish he'd give up the "jade" for the gold... Gold.. GOLD!

[@aleta5873]

LOL...

[@bravofighter]

It beats cocaine and hookers!

[@nuclearpotato6616]

He is a jade dealer

[@rachelleandrichard]

Every New Zealander will be in awe. Jade is prized by Maori people, the indigenous people of New Zealand. You have an incredible source available to you. Rachelle, Australia

[@emilieloveskiwi]

This whole video is just Dan being a kid in a candy store. I love it!

[@aqua1082]

Yep candy apple suckers

[@MyDogmatix]

I’m an addict of this channel . Made me happy to go rock hunting whilst out for a walk!

[@SublinePro]

It's awesome to see that in each video you do, your strength and health is returning since the operation. Good job fella, love your videos

[@nicholastattersfield]

Its curious but his strength and health seem to parallel his beard regrowth, coincidence?

[@tattoedmat]

​@@nicholastattersfieldlol no coincidence 🤫🤣😉

[@LoralCrowned]

Behold, the power of the Weird Beard!

[@HE-pu3nt]

I love the Gold video's. But some of your recent Rock & Gem video's are outstanding👍. Love some of detailed descriptions of rare minerals. The super closeups 📷🧐 are super! 💖Keep it coming💖.

[@Tahlmorra]

Dan is the cool grandpa we all wish we could have. Keep on rocking Dan!

[@mikeharrington5593]

An abundance of interesting rocks with a very interesting & entertaining commentary

[@FuelX]

As a kid, my parents would scold me when I brought back home pockets full of rocks. Dan is at another level. ;)

[@marycorzette6562]

Jade is absolutely one if my top favorite gems!!!

[@tobiasfrey2793]

I know that feel of not being able to stop, absolutely. I got the same problem. x) A couple weeks ago I was on vacation on a volcanic island for a couple weeks, and I discovered a pile of tailings left behind from carving roads into the mountains - and that was probably among the top 3 areas I've ever visited in my life for rockhounding. I found so much botryoidal, druzy chalcedony, mostly pink and purple and in rather big chunks, as well as some really nice sand roses, that I could barely carry the backpack back into the hotel every time I was over there. The main problem was... the allowed weight for my luggage on the way back was only 20 kg, and around 10 kg of that was already clothing and stuff. So I really, really needed to sort out the nicest ones and I thought I'd ask the hotel if I could set up a little corner where other people in the area could just grab the pieces that I couldn't carry back home but unfortunately they were against it. :< So I ended up burying them in a small desert area nearby for when I come back next time, like a pirate.

[@rebeccaburkett4974]

My best friend knows all about carrying all the heavy. I try to but he always insist and then tells me I have enough, But my Hands and pockets are empty?? When we return they are full too.

[@alfredharrison597]

This is the way.

[@jenniferhenderson3249]

My daughter brings home incredibly large rocks that she carries out to the mountains and rivers. I have 20-50 pound boulders of jasper, serpentine (she called that one a dragon egg) etc. around the house. I am always amazed at how such a petite person can wrangle such treasures. She even brought me a 9 foot long redwood root that is about a foot in diameter. I think she has telekinesis lol

[@kerirae4777]

Lol! I do the same thing while in Arizona!! Only so many will fit in the rv!! Did you ever see the Long,long trailer,With Lucy and Desi?? 🤣 🤣 that's me!! Mt husband thinks I'm crazy, but I got the rocks!! Have a great day and Happy Hunting!!👍😁

[@OTOss8]

Arrr! This plan be grand!

[@jenniferhenderson3249]

What a lovely shoreline along that river! It is truly a Rockhound's Paradise!! TYSM for sharing!

[@peterdore2572]

Gosh darn it Dan! You are always so suspenseful! We love your videos and infectious Energy and Youth! :D

[@johntrevilian9093]

He is a old man but kid at heart

[@kennethroth6757]

@@johntrevilian9093 I nickname him grampa gold digger

[@s.engelsman4521]

Oh ffs, Dan isn't THAT old! You're not old till the mid-70's to 80's, when you can't get out to do things and wouldn't want to anyway. Dan is the youngest dude I know! 😎💯 Keep on keepin' on Dan! ❤

[@StevoSwiss]

I would frequently say: "this is an excellent, high quality piece of nephrite Jade, worth at least $90. I'm really looking forward to cutting it and showing you the color inside. Someone will be happy to turn this one into cabs or a polished carving. This is exactly what you want to find when you're out here." -but I'm a very optimistic rock finder! Maybe I'm over the top. Dan, you are so optimistic about going out there and enjoying the day, now you gotta set up that sale! Thanks for being so humble and life-loving.

[@nancythompson5055]

Always love watching your videos, especially finding that dallasite. It’s beautiful !!! Glad to see you’re mending so good since your surgery. Keep on healing and recovering to gain your strength back. Love the search for jade !!

[@KanuckStreams]

Mr. Hurd, you are doing great. The first step in dealing with a rock addiction is admitting that you have a problem.

[@f.z.9363]

Its just impossible to leave without a smile. Thanks for that amazing Mood Dan! Keep it up.

[@williamdechant6234]

yo Dan: Back in the day we carved out stout lengths of wood to create "yokes". Shaped to fit comfortably across the shoulders about 3' or so long with a chord on each end dangling hooks that will carry buckets of water or in your case rocks. The loads are balanced and almost hands free and still could use backpack. Mules were us! Happy collecting... man that looks like fun!

[@richardanderson9791]

there was a old yoke at my nanas farm we played with it, very comfortable. dragging rocks over rocks in a small plastic canoe works too.

[@nancywilson9380]

Love this video! I live near a lot of serpentinite so I appreciate your showing how you select the rocks to take home Usually, when I can't carry any more, I recite to myself "don't look down, don't look down" until I get to my car!

[@_Mute_]

Well that does it. I NEED to get out to the west side of the country. So beautiful 😍

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

I can definitely hear the difference. It reminds me when I used to work at a bank. I could hear the difference between the old dimes made of silver, and the newer ones made of whatever they're now made of. Silver dimes make a distinct sound when dropped on the counter.

[@roy8460]

I can't get over the look that these pieces have after you cut and polish them into beautiful pieces of Art, what we know as Marketable Jewlery......in awe.....................

[@bravofighter]

The scenery in the background is just breathtaking! How everyone doesn’t wreck their truck just staring off at the hills is a miracle in itself.😂

[@georgea7336]

Dan, just want ya to know your positive energy transcends the airwaves and most undoubtedly makes a big difference in my day to be able to watch you rockhounding! You're one of the biggest influences on my own love for rocks, keep up your awesome work, stay super positive and drowning us in the awesomeness and knowledge! Many blessings from ol DE🤙

[@Berndaddie]

It's the fact that you go over board is what I love about your channel, ha. Be safe 🙏.

[@sanjamicic3985]

Hvala vam, zaista sam uživala u ovom videu ,maltene kao da sam sama bila na tom predivnim mjestu, lijep pozdrav iz Bosne!

[@darrendoolan4906]

Love the colours, the serpentine green was amazing. Just a beautiful piece of the world you live in, thanks for the wonderful content

[@diamondhunterTv5]

"Wow, I am absolutely amazed at the incredible discovery that you have made! Finding a huge jade boulder on the Fraser River is truly a remarkable feat. The size and beauty of this stone are simply breathtaking.

[@starshine9016]

DAN I GO THRU THE EXACT SAME THINGS 🤣 Thanks for sharing your day of rockhounding it definitely made my day!

[@armandob.castenelli3525]

Holy cow, that river is full of incredible rocks. Would love to run into a place like that.

[@all4runner316]

Dan Hurd, Rock hoarding.... Has a ring to it. Love the show.

[@1967llewellyn]

Good to see Dan, you are an inspiration to me, I too in the recent weeks have undergone open heart surgery and I can see that a full recovery can be made just need to stick at it and you have such great passion in what you do. Thankyou

[@mirasolpimentel2209]

Thank you for sharing jade stone hounding. I enjoy watching

[@cherylpetersen2493]

I loved this humorous video. I can relate. Loved the lesson on Nephrite Jade explained so simply. Thank you Dan so so much, I'm 100% here for the outdoor walks in beautiful BC 🌿🍃🍁💚

[@carnsoaks1]

My family had a jadein that redibrown skin in the living room In the 70s. Grandma having lived as an expat in China in the 30s had a collection of phenomenal gemstone. Awesome growing up seeing polishedeggs, jade carvings and geodes of all sorts.

[@dragonshoardstacker]

Earned my subscription on my first video years ago and never disappointed since your channel is one of my favorites for gold and information thanks Mr Dan

[@michealklonowski5267]

dan i can't wait to see the big one cut i hope its amazing. thank you for sharing the adventure and information 😀

[@johnc.hammersticks]

Dan, I don't know how many backpacks I've destroyed carrying 100 lbs of rocks every day for a week, but it's hard to pass up when you are loaded and see something amazing. Thanks for taking us jade hunting. Come to NH we have gem cordieorite!

[@LeBurns-63]

I'll admit, I cried a little when you left behind the petrified wood beside what you were looking at 14:00.

[@kellyfoster8903]

The first step in battling addiction is to admit you have a problem. Good job Dan. Lol. Love your adventures

[@rockcrazygal5166]

I had walked many gravel bars in B.C. I live in Ontario, but when in your neck of the woods I also find jade and lots of other stones. One that’s called Chinese writing stone and another the is called flower stone I believe, especially on Vancouver island! Just watched you kinda was a bit of a fix for my insatiable addiction to rock hounding! Thx Dan, love you videos!!!

[@AJShiningThreads]

Wow!!! I want to rock hound the Frasier now!! You are so cool

[@silvergirl7810]

I’m feelin’ the excitement Dan! 🤗 From one rockhound to another- we never know when to stop - I think it’s when our house is full to the brim with rocks- 😅

[@bradleyslightom6313]

I would love to go on one of your jade adventures! Just the glow of the light through the slices, is enough to make me want to find some of my own, and take it to a friend to have it cut!

[@katiej343]

You need a trolley/cart! You can get garden ones with big wheels for uneven surfaces that fold down for storage, they're meant for moving heavy pots but would work great for your rocks I think

[@oculusangelicus8978]

I have to say, Dan, that of all the rocks you picked up, the gemmy Serpentine was by far my most favorite! I think if I manage to get to the Frazier someone, I'm going to look for some of the Serpentine and make some jewelry out of it, because the green was stunning in that rock! I don't care that it is a softer rock, I LOVE it!

[@NotSomebody63]

every day I contemplate my bad life decisions!!! Love your videos!!! I wish we were neibors I think we would have a lot of together. You are one of the people who I watch on KZbin and set a great example for me, just getting out side and doing something~ANYTHING! I live in Mesa Az and have recently discovered a place in the Superstition Mountains that has lots of history and geology~encouraging me to explore! I am 59, thinking about getting into goldpanning just to do something outside~ and see what I can find! Thanks again!!!

[@suzannebourgeois7165]

Well, if I wasn't already a subscriber, this would have earned it for sure. I love the scenery and Dan's absolute joy in what he does makes me happy. Such pretty rocks!

[@robertsomerville320]

What a fantastic video Dan, for us Prairie dwellers still suffering in the frozen tundra it's a ray of sunshine and joy. I can commiserate with you about the addictive unstoppable need to take too much stone back on a rock hunt. We have a least another two full months before the hunt is on here in Manitoba, however your amazing content sure helps me get through the endless winter freeze. Missing my home Province of B.C. today for sure!

[@ssssssgrjibhnmfdxj]

I'm autistic and my special interest is rocks and crystals and I'm glad to say, first video I've seen of yours and you've won me over with your fun personality and humor you also explained things in an interesting way (+1 sub)

[@B30pt87]

Thank you for the geology lesson. I've been wondering about the relationship (if any) between serpentine and jade for awhile now. You cleared it up!

[@alanmorgan2536]

Nephrite and Jadeite are some of my favorite rocks! Thanks for sharing your finds!

[@BBermsWorld]

That view is unbeatable, and the jade is beautiful! Loved the video as always

[@bhaskerthapa9066]

Wow, I love walking by river and collecting interesting rocks too

[@joanbroadway759]

Wow Dan. Your gold prospecting videos first attracted me to your channel, but I really enjoy watching you hunt for jade. I wish I could walk along that gravel bar with you.

[@Danhurd]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Aprilsraven629]

OMG you would need to literally carry me kicking and screaming away...that place is type of heaven...thanks for the info I learnt alot

[@tylerogrady495]

Love these videos. Makes me want spring to be here already. We still have so much snow in northern bc but this helps the pain of waiting for spring rock hounding.

[@kimkeegan8503]

Very good rock hunting , thanks form your video Dan. From Australia ..

[@skullhead934]

Hello Dan Always love your content. One thing I do when looking for bigger rocks. I pack about a dozen heavy duty cloth grocery bags in my backpack and leave them full along my path. It makes for several trips back and forth to the truck but you might find something else along the way. Can’t wait for the snow to melt in northern Alberta to see what the rivers bring down to find.

[@thomasschultz1614]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge I do the same thing it doesn't feel like work when you're excited inside

[@KLAUSKARES]

From gold panning to rock collecting im always looking to your amazing videos and as always ..another winner filled with knowledge and amazing pieces 👏👏👏

[@rollerr]

Not even into geology/rocks but this dude's energy is infectious

[@WingmanJohnny]

Great picks. Every thing you grabbed was pretty cool. Keep up the great work

[@KoenPrins]

Any time you say "Serpentine" I get reminded of my watercolor paints, I have a tube that uses ground up serpentine as a pigment, made by Daniel Smith. Seeing as how common this rock is, it makes a lot more sense now to use it for painting and it is one of my favorite colors when painting foliage. There is also a color that uses Jadeite as a pigment but Serpentine is by far my fav.

[@dianekorf500]

I am laughing so hard at your video. Leaving the backpack by the nice rock, stacking rocks to find on your way back, telling yourself you aren't going to pick up any more, and continuing to look and pick up with a full bag already. I can so relate. I love your videos.

[@TriggerFpv]

👍🏿🐥 my name is Nevaeh

[@Johnnybananass-_]

We have a long history in New Zealand of jade carvings with the local Maori, they call it "Pounamu" pronounced "poh-nah-muu" . they use a mix of jade , bowenite and serpintine. lovely when carved by the local people with maori Tiki and designs .

[@jayc6572]

great video, i absolutely love these jade videos keep em coming

[@markclelland3510]

All those rocks on that bar, I’d be stuck exploring forever. Thanks for sharing Dan.

[@ST-vt4nu]

You can't find rocks like this in the rivers here, but the last city I lived in was a very old medieval city and when the tide was low in summer you could find lots of pottery shards and other old objects along the banks. Very fun thing to do on a nice summer day.

[@Danhurd]

Interesting!

[@seriously.....]

I've always admired all the different colors rocks come in and how they all look against eachother on the ground lol I'm always putting a few in my pockets where ever I go lol someone someday going to inherit 7 tons of rocks lololol I can relate when it cones to rocks ive definitely got that problem too ! Lol ty for having us along !!

[@draagynshit2729]

Really like the way you share your knowledge, makes learning fun. Keep up the great work, and stay healthy.

[@CindysGems]

-That swirly brown and chocolate swirly one was awesome definitely a keeper. I’d ❤️ to have it❣️ -And Dan makes 2 loads. 😂😂😂 -You need a waggon with big wheels so you can carry more.

[@rdmctague]

As a rock tumbling addict its nearly impossible to leave a really good rock field even when every pocket is full to bursting

[@sevengodsstark7966]

Whoa! I’ve never seen or heard of you before but, that fat chunk of Jade made me pay attention. You’re energy is on 10 and you clearly know your ish, makes me wanna come hang out and hunt some crystals. Good on you mate! So yeah, you definitely earned my subscription (not that you need it, your clearly a popular guy), anyway I’m enjoying your video and wanted to let you know! 💁🏾‍♀️✌🏾👏🏾🇬🇧

[@XrT15101]

Am new to your channel but loving it! That location would kill me. So many rocks, so many trips to the truck. Gloriously fab tutorial as well. Much appreciated. 😊

[@lobke666]

Thank you for all the beautiful and nice videos. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@Danhurd]

Our pleasure! Thank you so muc!

[@arnoldmmbb]

I recenctly found your channel Dan and I just want to tell you I love your videos and styles!! So cool to explore and find cool stuff is almost like Im with you in your aventures, you are great!!

[@Danhurd]

Welcome aboard!

[@Kanoee64]

@@Danhurd Hey Dan. Is this one of your "claims", or is this a place that anybody could go to search for precious stones?

[@RBYW1234]

@@Danhurd 20:45 - Could you drill n inspect vs cut in 2?

[@alanhiatt4820]

Wow! Thanks alot for this video, I'm glad I found your site - very interesting. it makes me want to take a second looks along the river in my next outing.

[@HarryToeface]

This makes me wonder if I overlooked some of the stones I used to see when I was camping all the time near rivers.

[@williamjohnston4192]

It's so beautiful there Dan you are truly Blessed on where you live

[@PaulC001]

while i was stationed in south korea i found this cool green rock in a creek. i liked it because i could see light shine through it and it was fist sized. put that thing in my pocket and walked around some more then found several others that were smaller. some were kinda nice so i grabbed those too. i dropped the glass looking ones because i didn't think they were as interesting looking. the marbly ones appealed to me more. i know it sounds like it was super easy, but it took all day and i basally ruined my shoes. every one of my cool looking rocks was confiscated before i left. turns out they were all jade and i wasn't allowed to pick them up let alone keep any of them. kind of a bummer.

[@se6369]

It's amazing how many different rocks are in this place

[@michele2017promastertravel]

I always love your videos. Your positivity and adore how you have trouble passing up a good stone... keep making these videos.

[@jm844]

my youngest loved collecting rocks since he was old enough to walk , i had no idea . so he is a natural. i have to let him know. great job .

[@KyleAthollHunter1]

loved this episode of you just looking at rocks. would love to see an episode of you beachcombing in and around the oyster river. like an educational vid

[@yourworldexplorer1]

😂😂😂😂. This is the funniest episode I have ever watched from you Dan. I completely understand your dilemma. 😂

[@ant-1382]

Recently got into an on line discussion about nephrite and its close association with asbestos. Jade does have a mono crystalline structure, like asbestos. That means when working jade on a grinding wheel you should definitely be using a mask, the fine particles may be harmful.

[@leeroyalcala5884]

Watching your videos really makes me want to go out and find some cool jade stones

[@NWRockExplorer]

Awesome finds!! Cant wait to see what's in that big boulder!! Its always nice to spend a day out on the gravel bars, way too much snow up here right now but hopefully it'll start melting sometime in march. Can't wait to get back out digging again!!🙂

[@zanebowen1121]

i love seeing the hills in the far distance. the pines.

[@mulepowerforge]

the rock obsession is ok Dan, one time i found a massive fossil plate on a hunting trip but my saddle bags were already packed right full of fossils (it wouldnt have fit anyway) so i carried this chunk of fossil with me on the saddle for the 3-4 hour ride back to the truck, and across many rivers and steep hills. theres just some rocks that need to come home with you!

[@kerirae4777]

😆 🤣 😂 👍

[@silvaorgold]

Great time is always there always learning new things when I watch your shows.

[@Danhurd]

Thanks for watching!

[@Gardeningchristine]

I hit the like button before I watch because I know I’m going to like the video!

[@andreworlowski2638]

WAW, WAW AND THIS IS ON OUR TURF! DAN, CONSIDER YOUR SELF THE LUCKY ONE. THANKS TO YOU WE CAN GO WITH YOU ON ALL THE TRIPS.

[@anthonyimperato6273]

You really found some beautiful 🤩 pieces ✊🏼 longtime fan and always enjoy your content, keep em coming 🎞️

[@YOUTUBECOUCHSURFER88]

Amazing Dan!! Well If you can haul all THAT!.... then you have many miles to go... stay healthy buddy!!

[@andrewhall9492]

Hiya Dan, awesome video! I'm hoping to get out to the Fraser this summer sometime. I'm curious why you didn't take the quad out to the bar, park it in the middle and search all around? You still get your exercise without pushing yourself so hard! Stay safe, can't wait for the next one!

[@CMcKay-ip2nc]

They closed off large parts of the Fraser to stop people riding vehicles on the river beds

[@andrewhall9492]

@@CMcKay-ip2nc Ahh, that makes sense. I guess for every responsible person there are ten jerks tearing up the place.

[@tjs114]

Have you ever considered picking up a beach cart? I remember when I was a kid in the 1970s, a man at Jade Cove had a big tired wagon for collecting. Nowadays, they probably make ones that are battery assisted.

[@doctorofart]

Dan, do you find it interesting or ironic that in a massive field of stones, that were probably weathered together, the nicest hardest pingiest sounding rocks show the most “wear pattern”? And don’t you love my scientific terminology ? (: Really great informative video. I’m going to watch it again. You gave some clear specific terminology and information I didn’t know like that serpentine is transparent or translucent. It is like attending a geology course in the field (: ty

[@GiantMeteor2028]

Ok guys..we need to trick dan into going to a gem show. But... we have a jade intervention. His back will lead the meeting...all jokes aside love the videos!