Meet Roger, A Full Time Nome Beach Miner

Today Bryan Wilder And Gary meet up with Roger, a full time beach miner, and he shows us how he mines and lives homesteading on the beach of Nome, Alaska.
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[@dodgeit3014]

You should make this a thing. Interview more. I really enjoyed this.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching!

[@OnTheGoldNZ]

What a good fella, could talk and listen to that man all day

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blech71]

I love meeting and chilling with people like this. You always learn so much. Faith in humanity restored when u run across good people

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, blech71!! Get that gold!!

[@timothyanderson2108]

The chill fact they all live by Is such a relief Remember peeps you can do this too ❤

[@jiyushugi1085]

There are so many different ways to live one's life. Happy are those who find a life that suits them.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, @jiyushugi1085!! Get that gold!!

[@bodge6886]

Livin in a shack on a beach digging for gold is my kinda life❤

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Living the dream!

[@DavidNelsonM]

Until you want a shower or toilet seat. Can't be easy

[@glendadalejones3753]

What a guy. Huge respect 🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Glenda dale Jones!! Get that gold!!

[@OleGeezerCirca1941]

In a city his home would be slum housing. On the beach, a gracious abode. It just depends on how one looks at things. I envy him and his wife. As a fellow Michigander I wish them health and good luck. 😁 👍

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching!

[@lapislazuli4926]

Well said.

[@bretterful]

Nah its slum but hey ya don't need a mansion to be happy. Half they're luck

[@Jason-ke2nj]

Value is an individual perspective 😊

[@Cory_glocks]

Reclusive people,They do not understand poverty,

[@timothyanderson2108]

A picker to the true goer That's more beautiful to hear then anything you could ask for You You beach dwellers 😊

[@DetectaBull]

Great to see the smaller miners in the area.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Sure is!

[@chrismaak2972]

Man this looked so cool. Living of what the world offers you. Food from the sea. Warmth from the wood. Gold from nature. Hard to beat! Im jelly

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, chris maak!! Get that gold!!

[@VendettaProspecting]

Pretty neat, got everything they need to enjoy live and never leave!!! Thanks AGP for showing and sharing this

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Vendetta Prospecting!! Get that gold!!

[@aumetalmental8403]

I'm gonna have to chat Roger up a bit. I'm from Michigan as well and he's living my dream right now.🤣✌️😎

[@paulabroadworth2504]

Hi I'm Paula Roger's wife. It was him and I in the video.

[@akgoldbear7669]

@@paulabroadworth2504 Hello. How do you sell gold? 🙂

[@aumetalmental8403]

@@paulabroadworth2504 Hi Paula, I'm Will. Currently from Lansing MI. Where about are you and Roger located? I'm collecting my retirement now and told myself when I grow up I want to be a treasure hunter 🤣 I have 2 gold claims in Idaho but selling one, or give it away cause I can't work both and my son's not interested. He told me when I strike it rich, he'll be right out 😂

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, AU MetalMental!! Get that gold!!

[@jessicagomez3097]

Cool can he use the gold Paula to pay for the 18 years of child support he missed?

[@outnorthprospecting]

I really enjoy when you interview the miners on the beach, they seems like decent nice people, thanks for sharing 😀🍺👍

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@leslove6097]

Another great day on the beaches of Nome! Thanks for taking us along with you and Gary! Wish you both great success!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thank you! You too!

[@drewroe3455]

G'day from Australia! I've worked in the Mining Industry as a Dump Truck Operator/Driving Instructor at various open cut gold mines over the years, yet never really heard much about beach mining. Roger and his wife are definitely living the dream while making money for Jam! 😎 I love the idea of doing something similar myself. Peace be with you. 🙏💜💪🌏✅

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Drew Roe!! Get that gold!!

[@69440500]

Seems like a awesome group of people up there, hopefully one day I can get there to see it.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Cariboo Cam!! Get that gold!!

[@jeffersonstategold8349]

i really appreciate your taking the time to talk to people. This is what it's about!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

For sure! Thanks for watching!

[@thewhitewizard1320]

Wish I'd seen this vid 30 years ago ! Done crap office jobs most of that time. (in Europe) The fresh air, hard work to keep in shape, would have loved it.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks a million!

[@robtathome]

I could watch these all day

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, ROB.T.!! Get that gold!!

[@blacksand357]

That was a great interview, very insightful look at what mining on the beach in Nome can be like. I imagine you really have to love it to do it, especially with those damn bears around...

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, blacksand357!! Get that gold!!

[@andrewpetrie2103]

It's funny watching this before the shit storm. 💥💥💥🇨🇦. You can't kill Roger. Never!!!!!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

He is a tough miner!

[@roccocataldo5818]

Miner very impressive, down to earth. Interesting video.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, @roccocataldo5818!! Get that gold!!

[@tadvanallen]

Great lil Documentary.. its really fun to watch and see these..

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching!

[@scatterman13]

This really would make a good series interviewing different old-time and newschool beach miners

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Scatter Man!! Get that gold!!

[@atadventuresuk]

That was really cool. And you would be surprised on how much that probably meant to him you just stopping buy and chatting and showing an interest. Good on ya well done

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, A&T Adventures!! Get that gold!!

[@glentimmins7560]

That would be a sweet summer job! Awesome place!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

I think so too!

[@donaldinnewmexico]

Hi, Bryan. Hi, Gary. Good interview. What a way to spend your summer. The Beach Life w/benifits. Gold, salmon, and berries. Beach life is berry berry good. *TYU*

[@TrapperScottyAlaskan]

Bears like berry's and an occasional beach miner

[@MR-hg4cm]

Hey Donald

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GSProspecting]

Great trip out fam. Keep on having fun getting that au and living the dream. Your doing great work fam. Always have a blast coming by. Gold Squad Out!!!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching!

[@butziporsche8646]

I always like fishing for Silvers in Unalkleet. Been to all the villages on Norton Sound many times.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching!

[@bASICMiner]

What a great video! I really enjoyed watching this- what a nice dude.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching!

[@offpherj7884]

Not a Hilton but I could live through a summer or two there! Thanks for posting!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheGreatestJuJu]

How many months can people do this realistically before weather chases them out? I watch the TV show I was always curious about the beach miners I’m glad I found your channel.

[@TheCapns]

Considering that daylight lasts for 24 hrs during the peak summer months and it starts thawing out around late spring there's probably about 5 months of ideal weather however if you find a hot spot then you can make enough money to get you through the rest of the year when your down due to inclement weather conditions.

[@mazlosoutdooradventures8594]

3 or 4

[@julianmarsh7993]

@@TheCapns If you know what your doing you can stay in tent's, Teepee's for ever, I used to live/camp rough with friends i the Scottish Highlands before returning to day jobs. If you can make a plywood hut whilst building a log cabin as long as your health holds, then until death or old age, mussels, crabs, lobsters off the beach, free wood, venison, every fooker growing potaoes, veg, roots....Made te wrong choice man.....Take care good luck.

[@supertramp6011]

@@julianmarsh7993 Where was that Julian? I know a few Teepee dwellers up here in the highlands..,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Mile-long-list]

3 to 5. Nome is brutal. Many die trying. Dont do it.

[@danhammon2521]

Hey Bryan 👍👍👍💪 Rodger and wife rocks bro🇺🇸🇺🇸💪❤️

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, dan hammon!! Get that gold!!

[@timothyanderson2108]

When I had the go left in me That sun light ratio would of suited me huge Such a beautiful lifestyle they have ❤

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

This is proper modern day rush stuff Bryan, what a brilliant insight into the real Nome

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Its a blast! Thanks for watching!

[@joselopez-kx3sm]

this is on my retirement bucket list. i want to feel like a 49r with all the comforts of the modern world.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, jose lopez!! Get that gold!!

[@nhragold1922]

If it weren't for racing I'd be living that life! That's the real American dream right there!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, NHRA gold!! Get that gold!!

[@goldpanr]

Awesome footage Bryan! Amazing gold - WOW!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@eddieadams4770]

Yeah, I think I'll keep my job. Good luck up there.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Eddie Adams!! Get that gold!!

[@geneoleary6809]

I just tapped in and subscribed I do like your Alaska content the most so keep it up in Nome There's no place like Nome lol

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks so much!

[@oldmanx1234]

My grandfather mined on the Nome Beach more than 80 years ago.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thats awesome!

[@svenp6504]

These are tough people to be living this way and doing this work at their age...

[@wBlrLive]

He’s a spry 26 years old

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, svenp!! Get that gold!!

[@jeffmcauliff5315]

Bryan living the dream ! Hope to dredge with you next winter and have you back for the AMRA dinner

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

For sure! Can't wait!

[@Jessica-hn5oz]

Thank You for your videos, I'm planning to go there next summer! Good to know kind of what to expect when you get there, I still have a lot of homework to do before I go there

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Have fun!

[@downyourtube]

Bryan is such a considerate nice guy. I noticed several times the way he said things to be helpful. I wonder how Gary and his Wife are? Hope they are well and safe.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks so much! Everything is great!

[@andrewpetrie2103]

Unknown to Roger, Hell was coming. All the best Sir!🇨🇦🥓 You still won! Hell has a special way of saying hello...As your being washed away with the surf....😳

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

For sure!

[@danmcelroy6584]

That looks to be fun! Hard work but fun.👍👍

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Dan Mcelroy!! Get that gold!!

[@buffalokrisgoldprospecting]

That place is awsome. Great stuff thanks for sharing

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, buffalo kris gold prospecting!! Get that gold!!

[@DTGTDetectingTheGoldenTriangle]

Hats off to you boys and girls doing the hard work out there in the cold you could do that sort of mining in Australia all year round and at least it would be worm but water is a bit of an issu

[@keithcross9928]

The ole Roger. I haven't seen him since high school. I never did leave Caro. LOL

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, @keithcross9928!! Get that gold!!

[@terrystrife4198]

No need to judge these people they are doing what they want to do and having fun doing it at least they aren't doing slave labor it was me I'd be right up there enjoying the view the salmon the gold and having fun. I've thought about selling my property here in Oregon and purchasing land in Alaska. I have done gold mining in Colorado. Beach mining would just be a hobby. Hats off to these Beach miners! Good luck find lots of gold make lots of money and have fun doing it

[@djsi38t]

Really great content and kind of cool that Im from maine and you went from maine to nome where I would love to be!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks! Its been a blast!

[@BenzoGold79]

Another awesome Alaska adventure Bryan, wake up time to dig🤠⚒️⚒️⚒️🍻

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching!

[@PaNDaSNiP3R]

Seems like people are really friendly and willing to give advice and help out. I’m saving up my money and I wanna come up and try my luck. Been a dream of mine for last 10 years.

[@akgoldbear7669]

Your dream for the last 10 years?! 🤔 If you don't start this year, you'll never start. What can be done today should be done today or never. Do it! Good luck ✌🙂

[@notthemaori1497]

Well said my man from New Zealand

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, PaNDaSNiP3R!! Get that gold!!

[@PaNDaSNiP3R]

@@akgoldbear7669 I have a life a job so it’s not super easy to just pack up and go with zero plan. Also people live check to check. I don’t have a lot of money so ya it’s a dream. Someday I hope I can make it a reality

[@randy1ization]

love the vids, keep em coming.. wish I was there.. its on my bucket list for sure..

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, @randy1ization!! Get that gold!!

[@PartridgeFamilyProspecting]

awesome characters thanks for haring with us!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching!

[@zve482]

Nice video. You won’t see this anywhere else. 👍🏻

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Steven Blewett!! Get that gold!!

[@rickdonegan518]

After a full on bearing sea binge, I still haven't seen the 'General store' with pricing. Good to hear an honest curse word too!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

I'll make a video of it sometime! Thanks for watching!

[@chrispatriot]

I am SO CLOSE to being one of these people next year.... Sooooo close! My buddies need to finish growing a pair, because right now they've enjoyed the value of being urbanites for too long and convincing them to make this excursion has ended up quickly turning into other subject matters... But I'm going to give this some serious thought. Love the videos and learning a lot. Keep'em coming....

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Chris Banzet!! Get that gold!!

[@greenandgold2185]

I'll be your business buddy. It's always more productive when 2 people work a claim.

[@BrianM-44041]

I would love to do that with a small trommel and washer. It bums me out living on the shores of lake erie with similar crappy weather and tons of black sand but almost zero gold. We have tons of rivers and creeks but the glaciers passed over us and dumped their gold further south. If i mined the beach here for ten years i might get a gram. Lol there is a nearby river with a tiny amount of flour gold but its all protected area no sluicing or digging allowed 😢 maybe someday ill make the trek to Nome and seek my fortune. 😊

[@supertramp6011]

Gold miners are a special breed! What an awesome dude,livin his dream. That looks like a tough life for not a huge amount of money, but he sounds like he loves it, and makes the most of it.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

It's gold fever! Thanks for watching!

[@williamwallace725]

This is the best...

[@FunnyAnimalsCrew]

So what months can you mine the beach without freezing to death? Thank you for all the videos been watch them all for over a year now.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

It's mid-August right now, and it's only been in the low 50's for a high the last week or so.

[@FunnyAnimalsCrew]

Ok so like June July and August that's it I'm guessing then?

[@D.D.-ud9zt]

@@FunnyAnimalsCrew Think about the Continental US, you can get snow and cold by late October (maybe not so much with the last 4 years of odd weather). That far north that's part of real winter, maybe it starts a weak or two later than it used to but it will generally be uncomfortably cold outside of when you are talking except maybe a few weeks into September as well, depends on the year.

[@manayt808]

Great video brother! Keep up the work always stay blessed

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks! You too!

[@reeatch]

My friends and I really enjoyed the video. We did some searching online and made some calls, but are stumped by this question: How hard is it to get an all terrain vehicle for the summer, and how much will it cost?

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

You have to buy on here or ship one up.

[@andyhaas5117]

Another awesome video good luck in nome

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching!

[@Robert-tt5tg]

Living the dream

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Robert!! Get that gold!!

[@s.d.iprospecting4359]

Love these videos!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Glad you like them!

[@allansgoldmining]

This so awesome ! I want to do this. Love the beach life. How long can stay on beach before storms or ice kicks you out?Thanks for taking us on this little tour !

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Most pepole leave Oct 1st. or so. Thanks for watching!

[@RV_Chef_Life]

I don’t even gold mine and this was a great video!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks so much!

[@goldprounlimited1750]

You need to setup shop next to him haha, if he will let you!! Nice vid Bryan!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Next time!

[@freelancenerd4804]

Nice clean Bach

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Freelance Nerd!! Get that gold!!

[@nathangandara9607]

That looked like a nice meteorite. That guy's living the dream

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching!

[@timothyanderson2108]

No thieves is a truly beautiful thing That alone people need to understand

[@KurtOnoIR]

Amazing

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@glendadalejones3753]

Fascinating… A burning question. I’m sure it’s been said but I forget. Where does all this gold come from in nome,is it from inland,on the beach or under the waves? I realise I ought to read up more.it’s just so fascinating.

[@judd_s5643]

All gold comes from the stars! It’s a byproduct of a star going supernova (nuclear explosion). Interesting tidbit, they have made gold in a nuclear reactor but it was not economically feasible.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

I believe it came from the mountains and glaciers pushed it to the sea. Thanks for watching!

[@glendadalejones3753]

@@AmericanGoldProspectors oh wow,so interesting.ty Ty for your reply ☺️👍

[@patrickstarnes2355]

Living a dream.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Just having fun!

[@Squaredbets]

appreciate all these video's!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Flwr Gold!! Get that gold!!

[@martinphilip8998]

My parents met and married in Nome in 1946. Their landlord once showed them a nice bag of gold dust.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Awesome!

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

good interview

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, FEELING HEALING FREQUENCES!! Get that gold!!

[@scottsorensen239]

I hear roger broadworth jr is a living legend in nome.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Yes he is!

[@scottsorensen239]

@@AmericanGoldProspectors he looks like he is living the life of a legend.

[@mealex303]

wow this is amazing i hope that someone will make a go fund me for the people of nome and make sure its made safer for people

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, _P-i-V_ *!! Get that gold!!

[@arcticmorning]

Excellent channel. Content and subject is interesting

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Much appreciated!

[@josephnewman9175]

Cool video guys! That dude living with his wife out there may not be correct in everything he says but he sure believes it! You boys treated him great! Thanks for showing what it's like up there. Really doesn't seem too bad if the gold is good. Good luck out there! Joe gold

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Well said!

[@CountryBoyParotEyes]

Where was this in nome they are all camping at 😮

[@MrLawman82]

Shacks, sticks, & tarps. On the gold baby!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Eric W!! Get that gold!!

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

That would be a nice home in Harlum.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Patrick!! Get that gold!!

[@Micismine_]

I'm headed that way

[@kerobotics2657]

What month was this filmed in? I was up there in June last year and am hoping to come up again next year

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

It was from last year. Thanks for watching!

[@julianmarsh7993]

Aw are these people on their arses or is it us that's really fcuked up.bless him, hope you make it Roger.

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Julian Marsh!! Get that gold!!

[@indianagoldgetterscottie]

thats kool hes one bad dude

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching!

[@indianagoldgetterscottie]

@@AmericanGoldProspectors when they letting you come home ?

[@jefforso-richmond4636]

Can you use a dry banker nozzle on land up there?

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Sure, you can do anything up here. Thanks for watching!

[@jefforso-richmond4636]

Can people make a living mining the sand on the beaches on the public use land? I heard the guy say the beaches were "bad this year". Do "bad years" happen often?

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Not worth making a living. Thanks for watching!

[@robgrubb420]

awesome!

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Rob Grubb!! Get that gold!!

[@Draintheswamp2024]

very cool

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, If It Flips It Ships 1!! Get that gold!!

[@dillanstainbrook1764]

My two uncles help build that first crawler you guys passed

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@angryoldwhiteguy]

After the "Super Storm" how is the ol'guy in the 20 yr beach shack?

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Good!

[@Pa.PatriotProspecting]

Really cool 😎 👌🏻

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

Thanks for watching, Pa. Patriot Prospecting & Treasures!! Get that gold!!

[@joshmellon390]

He might get as much from the meteorite as he does from the gold lol

[@AmericanGoldProspectors]

For sure!