The world of gold prospecting has lost one of its most beloved and adventurous figures, “Dakota” Fred Hurt. He passed away on July 11, 2023, at the age of 80, after a brief battle with brain cancer. He was a veteran...
Dustin Hurt is a gold miner who has a thirst for adventure, a taste for danger, and a flair for fire. As one of the Dakota Boys, he followed his father and boss, Dakota Fred Hurt (deceased), in their daring quest...
Greg Remsburg has come a long way from his early days when he could no longer afford food. The reality TV star who made regular appearances in the TV series Gold Rush is one of the most recognized faces in the...
Fred Lewis is a real-life Viking. Even though Fred doesn’t possess the fighting prowess of the ancient warriors, he does look the part. Handy in any medical situation, Fred is one of the best-trained medics in the world. A military man,...
If you are a fan of Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush, you must be familiar with Chris Doumitt, one of the most trusted crew members of Parker Schnabel. Chris is not your average gold miner. He is a former carpenter who stumbled...
For all the achievements Hoffman’s have achieved over the years, they have had their fair share of complaints. Even though the legendary Todd Hoffman is considered a pioneer in the world of gold mining, the man was not without flaws. One...
Sam Brown is one of the unsung heroes in the reality TV series, Gold Rush. Sitting behind the camera, Sam is the one who is responsible for documenting the adventures of Parker Schnabel and his crew. And while fans may not...
Tony Beets is not your average gold miner. He is a Dutch-Canadian legend who has been digging for the precious metal for nearly four decades in the unforgiving Yukon territory. From a lowly machine operator to the owner of one of...
Monica Beets is a self-taught miner. And while she didn’t learn the entire process on her own, she did start it by herself. When she was around 12 years of age, her father left Monica in a front-end loader. He told...
Mitch Blaschke is a tough nut to crack. The mechanic of the Hoffman crew, Mitch is one of the strongest guys around. Over the years, Mitch has suffered from quite a few scares while working, but the man is resilient. An...