Dustin gambles his entire life savings, purchasing a remote Alaskan claim rumored to hold life-changing gold; but Mother Nature's wrath descends, pushing them beyond their limits in their pursuit of the ultimate treasure.
In his final interview, Fred Hurt shares his incredible journey. From chasing gold in the most remote corners of Alaska to battling cancer, these are the real stories behind his adventures, victories, and struggles to find life-changing gold and a legacy.
For 10 years Dustin Hurt and his father Fred have ventured deep into the Alaskan wilderness chasing massive deposits of gold. Now, with modern equipment, their quest takes them on the hunt for an untapped pocket of gold that the old timers couldn't reach.
In Alaska’s Chilkat Mountains, Dustin Hurt and his crew return to McKinley Creek to chase a monster pay day that will change their lives. His dream team of heavy hitters are ready to dive head-first
For over a decade Father and Son, Fred and Dustin Hurt have worked side by side on the hunt for gold. From Porcupine Creek to the raging water in the Chilkat mountains, their journey has been far from smooth sailing.
After two months of uncertainty, Dustin and his crew return to the Chilkat Mountains. Dustin is willing to risk it all to get back on the gold trail.
The Dakota Boys dive in freezing white water rapids to strike it rich.
In McKinley Creek, Fred and Dustin Hurt split up into two separate teams for a better chance at striking it rich. With new technique and ingenuity The Dakota boys finish their season with a record haul.
The Dakota Boys and their crew face down unprecedented challenges that threaten to end their next mining season before it even starts.
In the Dakota Boys' second-year dredging for gold in McKinley Creek, the father and son team face extreme conditions diving for a big payday. When Dustin finds a hot spot, it forces him to reevaluate everything.
The Dakota Boys and their crew members reflect on their wild season and look ahead to what's next.
High in the Chilkat Mountains of Alaska, the Dakota boys believe McKinley Creek holds millions in gold. They embark on a 4-month journey and make an attempt at the most dangerous gold-mining in the world, dredging beneath freezing white water rapids.
After a devastating end to the season due to a major storm, the miners give us an in-depth look at the ups and downs of mining for gold in whitewater rapids, and what the future looks like for the Dakota Boys and their crew.
