Juan's 600-pound chrome and aluminum fender is hanging on by a single mount after hitting a rock straight on.

This week, Grandpa John answers your questions about getting started in the gold mining business.

Monica Beets takes charge of the dredge for the first time following the departure of some key crew members.

Grandpa John Schnabel has always been a major influence on Parker Schnabel. Take a look back at their relationship over the years.

Just as Parker’s mechanic Mitch is getting ready to leave the claim for his wedding day, he’s got another machinery malfunction to deal with.

In order to transport his second massive dredge, Tony Beets and crew first need to put together a tugboat.

John Schnabel shares the most valuable lesson he’s learned in years of gold mining.

Take a look back at the dredge relocation Tony Beets has worked on throughout Gold Rush Season Five.

A forest fire heads straight for Parker's claim. Evacuation plans are in order if the wind doesn't change direction.

A mechanic's mistake leads to disaster for Parker's new Goldzilla washplant.

With no gold in the pay pile, Dave Turin goes on strike.

Two months in to what Todd Hoffman hoped would be a 5,000-ounce season, the Hoffman crew has barely made 643 ounces. A long way from $2 million, can they keep going without some sort of miracle?

Tony and Monica get to work on a new cut that promises double the gold.

What’s the most important virtue to have today? And what’s the best way to deal with difficult people? You asked, Grandpa John answered.

Monica Beets has recruited an all female crew. Can she lead them to paydirt or are they bound to make rookie mistakes?

As Parker tries to move his new washplant, Sluicifer is living up to its name.