Money in the Bank! Winter Gold Mining more than Pays for the Trip!
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Жыл бұрын"SHOW ME THE MONEY" After a tough few days snorkeling around sniping for gold in an iced over creek in BC, I finally weigh a payout that more than covers the cost of fuel for the trip! It's just the beginning, but a positive take-away like this is sure encouraging considering it's still the middle of winter here in Canada, and it will only get easier from here on out!
Thanks for watching. Thanks to everyone who is supporting this KZfaq channel with your likes, comments, and by being subscribed to this crazy adventure of life.
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PS: Check out "Gorilla Gold Hunters" so that you don't miss what Ben has been up to at this creek. I'm cheering him on from the sidelines while stuck at home between mining trips.
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@VendettaProspecting Жыл бұрын
What a weekend man
@ANDYTHRAXX Жыл бұрын
Dude! excellent take for the trip! Looks crazy cold lol
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Yeah, it was definitely one of my better efforts! True winter conditions really do look good on camera too 😀
@ryanthera9008 Жыл бұрын
We canadians are built different lol
@alancadieux2984 Жыл бұрын
Appropriate, accurate & realistic analysis, well done. Totally agree, I'm making $9000 / month after taxes doing my job, but its just not the same as doing what you enjoy. Going to take the time to pursue this in the coming summer 🌴
@Sierra-6 Жыл бұрын
What do you do for work
@alancadieux2984 Жыл бұрын
@@Sierra-6 i drive a winch tractor (kenworth) moving drilling rigs.
@alancadieux2984 Жыл бұрын
@@Sierra-6 black gold, oilpatch stuff just not quite like this shiny yellow stuff 😉
@mazuj2 Жыл бұрын
Just going to get better.....Imagine summer trips where you can spend longer, comfortable days! Sweeeeeet!
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Oooooo yeah... I'm looking forward to the weather warming up!
@TheJohnEdmonton Жыл бұрын
Good job on the gold. My Grampa always said "where there's a will, there's away." He was a wise man.
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Wise words indeed. 👏
@Diana-kv8cu Жыл бұрын
What you are doing now is a long time dream for me. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@droning2239 Жыл бұрын
What a great clean up!!!
@danhodgins4015 Жыл бұрын
Nicely done, that is a serious haul of gold!
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@UncleJimmyOutWest Жыл бұрын
I love the Tom Cruise part, "Show me the money!"
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Show me the money!!! 💰 🤑
@davidhindy Жыл бұрын
Great job. Glad to see ur hard work pay. I'd be right back there asap especially when it warms up
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I'm excited for the ice to open up a bit and see what else we can find...
@GSProspecting Жыл бұрын
What a blast fam. Keep on having fun getting that au and living the dream. You're doing great work. Gold Squad Out!!!
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!!
@bartbley1269 Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha welcome to reality. It can really hurt sometimes. Pick the wrong reality and it is slim Pickens in the pocketbook. Good gold catch this time out and a hobby that pays for itself sometimes. A life experience that most would never do
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I might just be stubborn enough to figure this one out Bart... If you say 1 in 200 make it, I like my odds!
@bartbley1269 Жыл бұрын
@@UtmostOutdoors Hahahaha dare to fail . Have a good one
@selfretired3025 Жыл бұрын
Don't focus on it "not paying". Focus on the "having fun" part. As long as you're having fun, you'll be fine... like gold. :)
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Good advice... Never forget to enjoy the moment!
@WheelieShinyGold Жыл бұрын
Nice thumbnail! Watching now
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for wathing!
@goldentroutprospecting1821 Жыл бұрын
It's a great feeling to make more than gas money. But some brutal conditions. I suggest going south and getting a claim in California or Arizona. Even into Mexico, my buddy is in Mazatlan right now prospecting and selling land to miners, and also the Baja has some great gold history. With a few more hours of daylight and milder temperatures I think you could do well in the right spot. And if not, at least it's beer drinking weather. Then you can hit your creek in March with no ice and warmer water. Once you make a small fortune then you can do Tasmania and area. :)
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
All great ideas, and in time I'll get some milder conditions to mine in... Australia is definitely going to be in a video in 2023!
@goldentroutprospecting1821 Жыл бұрын
Good to hear!
@tylertexx9344 Жыл бұрын
Nice work buddy!! Summer will be killer for you
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I hope so!
@WheelieShinyGold Жыл бұрын
Very killer content! Btw everyone loves to watch hard work. Awesome job, next step, dredge!
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thank! I'll have to do some traveling to a place I'm allowed to get a good gold dredge trip in! Until then, hopefully the shovel and pan can keep me going!
@WheelieShinyGold Жыл бұрын
@@UtmostOutdoors at the very least, sticking a gold monster down in a pocket like that might save you time & exhaustion (if the ground is suitable for the detector). Just a thought! The gold seems big enough to pick up for the monster.
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I'm not 100% sure on that... I'd have to ask someone official. I assume hand powered is no different than a snuffer bottle mechanically, but I'd want to check first.
@timothygruber9386 Жыл бұрын
Looks better than my best day at work.
@gorillagoldhunters Жыл бұрын
Oooo yahhh budddy!!!! Ounces n ounces to come you hard working miner!
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
"SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!" :)
@gorillagoldhunters Жыл бұрын
@@UtmostOutdoors lol lol lol
@dodgeit3014 Жыл бұрын
Man I know you have the wet suit and all but your crazy as hell lol. I 100% believe your gonna blow way up on here man. Keep up the good work
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I'd like to say I was tough to jump in the cold water... But if it's for a long time like this, believe me when I say I couldn't do it without modern wetsuit technology! I hope the videos keep coming out as entertaining and that people start to find them in the algorithm. Blowing up on KZfaq would sure make the dream a lot easier to pursue! Your comments and thumbs up really do go a long way in helping that happen, so thank you!
@wopwop420 Жыл бұрын
Yeah man!!! Get it done man!! I knew you would make it happen... Don't stop buddy!!
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hopefully just getting started...
@MacF. Жыл бұрын
You're a nutjob buddy. Keep it up, this is what the internet needs lol. Making me jealous with that camper setup. Take care of your diesel heater, those things can be temperamental if you run them on low. Props for going full time. Heres a chip for the new GoPro/drone
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support! Much appreciated! I've used that same heater to heat my workshop for the last two winters, and it only likes to run on low or flat out. If I set it half way I get an overheat error code. Must be that soot build up... I can't wait to get back out there and find more gold!
@MacF. Жыл бұрын
@@UtmostOutdoors yea they need to be cleaned out after a while. Do you run diesel or kerosene? They are great heaters if used right. Some kind of pump silencer would be a cool video too. Spring will be here soon. I know I'll be at the NSR, near Genesee probably...
@darcysingler6742 Жыл бұрын
Good job
@TheAlexLafreniere Жыл бұрын
You made about twice what you spent in gold! Spend 10 times as much next time you go out and you'll be rich!
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Haha! That's a great strategy!
@blackhawk35i Жыл бұрын
i wish you the best =), and a much bit easy search =)
@renatomagalhaes1463 Жыл бұрын
I really like watching your video I don't speak english so I just watch 😅I'm trying to start more gutter mats are very expensive here a month of work to pay
@ExploreWithHeaven Жыл бұрын
Nice Adventure, Thanks for Sharing with the World. Following You From Québec, Canada. Your Friend: Heaven
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kimmills3264 Жыл бұрын
You are so awesome I would love to know you personally. excellent living!!!✨💜💚💙
@InfinityProspecting Жыл бұрын
I've had some of my best grades in the spring after the initial melt but before the mountain snow pack melts and swells the rivers. There is a window of approximately 2 weeks in March where the water is low and the ground is workable. Your opening reminded me a bit of some similar end of winter experiences. I crawled around on the snow quite in 2020 when I did a bunch of experiments. Boots go right through a lot of that stuff... might have to revert to snowshoes! Thanks for the vid.
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hopefully we can catch that window and find a good pocket! Thanks for watching!
@Gunsmith-oj9gk Жыл бұрын
Awesome mate 👌 need to get some Sikaflex 290 marine sealant on those gloves before you get them worn through , i use it for the knee's and elbows on my wetsuit too keeps them in good nick a bit longer
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I have been using aquaseal. I'll look into the sikaflex 290 asap. The aquaseal is very expensive and doesn't go very far per tube. Thanks for the tip. Where do you buy it?
@Gunsmith-oj9gk Жыл бұрын
@@UtmostOutdoors 291 marine sealant sorry mate, most hardware stores or boat repair place, it's easier to find it online in black colour though if you're fussy
@randyapplebee5691 Жыл бұрын
Nice gold
@jamesolson4420 Жыл бұрын
Bud you really push the limit.
@RealColossus Жыл бұрын
Wow
@randydiver3076 11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@UtmostOutdoors 11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@nathanielmccullough3794 Жыл бұрын
Don't worry about what others think. Do what makes you happy. You are going to have bad days and good days. It's just the way it is. Good luck and give it all you got.!!
@kevinle5460 Жыл бұрын
Looks beautiful out there
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's such a cool looking place with all that snow!
@midasmarkprospecting7698 Жыл бұрын
Wow it shows that hard work and effort pay off good for you enjoyed your video hope your luck also continues cant wait to see whats in store peace out
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hard work paying off is super satisfying...
@johnbeck2170 Жыл бұрын
I think you are now, “the hardest working man in show business.” Used to be James Brown.
@user-BeastOnline Жыл бұрын
OMG
@buffalokrisgoldprospecting Жыл бұрын
Right on bro . Glad you could score some nice gold. Maybe you can bring a hooka systom there on the spring and do really well. Did u ever find another job. I know u had some issues with them clowns canning you for bogus reason. Hopefully you can find a good job with weekends off and gold mine on your free time and just live life to the fullest
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking a compressor would be awesome down there. But my knees buckle just at the thought of carrying enough lead weight down there to sink the amount of neoprene I'm wearing to stay warm. Might be a good thing to try in milder weather when a thinner suit might work. I'm still figuring out exactly how to make a living and sorting out just how long of a runway I might have to try and mine for a season... more on that later, lots going on behind the scenes.
@buffalokrisgoldprospecting Жыл бұрын
@@UtmostOutdoors I know all about the wieght issue. I run a dredge here in idaho. U got to have a lot of wieght to stay down. Anyways brother. Love the videos. Been watching for a few years now. I'm rooting for you brother stay safe
@bartbley1269 Жыл бұрын
under water metal detector might help too
@MicahGallant Жыл бұрын
Wow that is some REAL money. if that is 3 days, what if you were doing that full time. That sounds to me like a viable job. Yes its hard work, you might not become a millionaire but that amount of gold in 3 days if thats correct would easily be a full time job. You should do a white board of your effort and hours in, how much you would need to do it full time. This seems way more cost effective than your sluicing for fine gold.
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I'm hoping I can set myself up to be able to continue. Alberta shoveling still has some real potential, though... I can't wait to get back out!
@MetalsmithChamp 6 ай бұрын
The thing is wait and hang on to that gold.. later on it will be worth way more. It will climb in price tremendously soon ..same to silver
@SpairPartsArmy Жыл бұрын
The old timers got screwed! Good video 👍 thanks from YYC
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@EMFMiner Жыл бұрын
Any idea when the next run of Explorers will drop?
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I'm starting on the next run as I write this! Hopefully not too much longer...
@jonmorgan1913 Жыл бұрын
Doing this on the weekends keeps me sane. Keep after it. I mine with Lee Hendrix here on youtube. Check us out and keep the vids coming.
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Done, and will do!
@mobilemodular5725 Жыл бұрын
God that's so pretty. Making me jealous.
@jamesolson4420 Жыл бұрын
You need the bulb sucker to pick that stuff up
@walkers Жыл бұрын
You are so hardcore man. Now i want to don my wetsuit in the conditions!
@MetalsmithChamp 6 ай бұрын
You should also make you a smelter to make gold bars with
@bemilfr Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching you scrambling around the creek, in winter, and alone. Quiets the mind. Call sometime when passing through Creston. Bernd
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, will do!
@josephgosselin1808 Жыл бұрын
When time does come to cash your gold in for money, where and how do you do it?
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I have sold to individuals as well as gold buyers and discuss this in some of my gold melting videos. I'm not yet at a point where I have the definitive answer, but gold sells pretty easy once you have some to sell.
@Rothias Жыл бұрын
Did you need a license for doing this, or since you were not using equipment you don’t need one? I’m in Alberta too and I wouldn’t mind going to bc once and a while to do this.
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I think the same rules would apply to this as to gold panning. Nothing mechanical. Just do your research and avoid claim jumping, parks, private property etc.
@SRWONE1 Жыл бұрын
I really like your content and the way you present. As I was watching you snipe, it reminded me of another KZfaq channel that you might be interested in. Called: tassie boys prospecting . I thought you might be interested because they have some nice technique and they mostly do sniping and they also show how to make a larger snuffer bottle that seems to work really well for them. If you're not all ready familiar with them, I thought you might be interested. Best wishes, Steve
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve! Yeah, I just finished watching the latest Tassie Boys episode. Good stuff!
@jonathanheinz2376 Жыл бұрын
Almost 12 grams of winter gold! The cold was worth it. Be careful with the Jerry McGuire clips, they want copyright!
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Naw dog, me and Tom Cruz are tight. He practically personally endorsed those clips.
@ProspectorFrank Жыл бұрын
Winter gold sniping is not a thing as your body will break first. Winter is the time for acquiring claims, making money so you can do some sniping in the summer.
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Winter definitely adds a level of difficulty... the low clear water is nice. Fall is my favorite season to mine.
@ProspectorFrank Жыл бұрын
@Utmost Outdoors Sniping for gold is a lot of fun as long as you don't make it a job. You should assume that the water is contaminated (beaver fever or worse) and try your best not to swallow any water . Drinking coffee will take a lot of the aches and pains away after working in cold water. Anyways I enjoy your videos.
@jamesolson4420 Жыл бұрын
Ruff duty but worth it
@deancarver6899 Жыл бұрын
754.63 USD worth.. definitely a nice few days at the office
@adammm46473 Жыл бұрын
That was CAD. Closer to $560 USD
@LadySinovera Жыл бұрын
Is there a reason to go in winter?
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
The water is low and clear in the winter... The fall can be good too, but I guess we just want to get out and do it while we can!
@LadySinovera Жыл бұрын
@@UtmostOutdoors Ah I see. I loved your intro in this video. The way you consciously shifted your thinking was very smart. Always great to see someone with a passion but also nice to see the difficulties behind it that you persevered through.
@randyapplebee5691 Жыл бұрын
You need a weight belt
@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Oh man.... Carrying in enough lead to sink TWO wetsuits would be a heck of a task at this location... but maybe I'll work on that one of these days. Just carry a bit down each trip.
@paulsanders2001 11 ай бұрын
Only need to carry the weight belt once hide it down there for future trips nice effort and very well rewarded for your trip hookah and a full face mask would do u well no numb lips in the winter
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