Cody Moen Wiki Bio: Age, Net Worth, Weight Loss & Bering Sea Gold Career

If you’ve watched Discovery Channel’s Bering Sea Gold, you’ve probably seen Cody Moen in action aboard the Christine Rose. The show follows dredge crews mining for gold in the icy waters off Nome, Alaska—where Cody has worked since 2012 as a deckhand, ice diver, and heavy equipment operator. Alongside Captain Shawn Pomrenke, he’s helped power through subzero conditions and high-pressure seasons in one of the most extreme gold mining environments in the world.

From Washington Roots to Bering Sea Gold and Life in Nome

Born in March 1984, William Cody Moen grew up in Washington state before relocating to Nome, Alaska, in 2011 to pursue a full-time career in offshore gold mining. By 2012, he began working on the Christine Rose, the high-profile dredge featured on Discovery Channel’s Bering Sea Gold, marking the start of his on-screen presence. When he’s not mining, Cody is active in Alaska’s snowmobile racing circuit and spends much of the off-season outdoors—hunting, camping, and mountain biking across the rugged landscape. He also spends time with his daughter Kelise, balancing his off-grid lifestyle with the demands of gold mining and racing.

Life on the Christine Rose

Cody Moen made his television debut in Bering Sea Gold Season 1, Episode 1 titled “Paydirt,” which aired on January 27, 2012. As part of the Christine Rose crew under Captain Shawn Pomrenke, Cody took on a range of responsibilities from the start, including both deck operations and underwater tasks, steadily building his role aboard the Christine Rose through consistent performance in the field. One of the earliest and most memorable moments came that season when he became entangled in a hose line and was nearly thrown overboard—an incident caught on camera that highlighted the real dangers of offshore gold dredging. He returned to work uninjured, gaining the respect of his crewmates early on. That debut season, the Christine Rose hauled in over 766 ounces of gold—valued at around $1.3 million—cementing both the vessel and its crew as major players in Nome’s mining scene.

Between 2012 and 2024, Cody Moen appeared in over 85 episodes of Bering Sea Gold, contributing to both the summer open-water dredging operations and the winter ice mining seasons featured in Bering Sea Gold: Under the Ice. His responsibilities have included underwater diving in subzero conditions, equipment-intensive tasks, and daily deck operations aboard the Christine Rose. He also operates heavy machinery such as winches, excavation arms, and sluicing systems used in gold recovery.

Cody was absent during Season 16, which led to speculation among viewers about his departure. However, he returned in the following seasons. One Reddit user remarked, “I’m glad to see Cody Moen back on the camera… I was wondering what happened to him.” His continued presence on the Christine Rose reaffirmed his position as a capable and experienced member of the crew working in Nome’s offshore gold fields.

Beyond Mining: Iron Dog Snowmobile Racing

Outside of mining, Cody is also known in Alaska’s snowmobile racing community. He has competed in the grueling Iron Dog—the world’s longest, toughest snowmobile race—multiple times, including in the Pro Class Field in 2022.

Cody races with Team 8 alongside Danny Gueco, piloting Ski-Doo MXZ-XRS sleds under the banner of Team CC. In the 2022 Mayor’s Cup in Valdez, they earned a 3rd place podium finish in the Pro Class and completed the 2023 Iron Dog with a top-10 finish. While the team experienced race scratches in 2021 and 2022, the team’s participation highlights the physical demands and preparation involved in completing multi-day snowmobile races across Alaska’s rugged terrain.

To prepare for these extreme events, their team trains throughout the season in Alaska’s backcountry snow conditions. They participate in races across the state with support from sponsors such as PowerMadd, Vision X Lighting SA, KLIM, Christine Rose, and Rugged Radios.

Personal Transformation and Weight Loss

Over the years, viewers have noticed Cody Moen’s physical transformation on screen, particularly his significant weight loss between earlier and more recent seasons of Bering Sea Gold. The change reflects a shift in lifestyle driven by the physical demands of mining, racing, and outdoor living in Nome. His work as an ice diver, heavy equipment operator, and Iron Dog competitor requires endurance and mobility, and Cody has adapted accordingly. Though not publicly discussed in detail, his visible weight loss underscores his commitment to staying fit for the extreme environments he works in.

Estimated Net Worth and Earnings

While Cody isn’t among the highest-paid stars of the show, his steady presence and years of experience have built him a modest net worth, estimated at around $300,000. His role as a deckhand and diver on the Christine Rose, combined with race sponsorships, provides stable income in two demanding Alaskan professions.

Standout Skills

Strength	What It Means On Screen
Ice Diving Expertise	Tackles subzero underwater dives with calm precision
Seasoned Veteran	Over a decade on Bering Sea Gold, both in winter and summer
Team Anchor	A reliable, morale-boosting presence on the Christine Rose
Backcountry Racer	Competes in snowmobile races across Alaska’s harsh terrain
True Outdoorsman	Lives the rugged lifestyle he broadcasts, on and off camera

Cody Moen Wiki/Bio Facts

Field	Details
Full Name	William Cody Moen
Date of Birth	March 1984
Age	41 (as of 2025)
Hometown	Nome, Alaska (resident since 2011)
Originally From	Washington State
Nationality	American
Occupation	Gold miner, deckhand, ice diver, heavy equipment operator, racer
Known For	Bering Sea Gold, Christine Rose, Iron Dog snowmobile racing
TV Debut	Bering Sea Gold, Season 1, Episode 1 (“Paydirt”) – January 27, 2012
Net Worth	Estimated at $300,000
Daughter	Kelise Moen
Weight Loss	Noticeable transformation between early and recent seasons
Race Team	Team 8, Iron Dog Pro Class (with Danny Gueco, Team CC)
Top Race Finish	3rd Place – 2022 Mayor’s Cup Valdez; Top-10 Finish – 2023 Iron Dog