When the season of Gold Rush began, Tony Beets had a 6,500-ounce goal. It wasn’t long before that number appeared conservative under the current conditions. So much in fact the veteran miner looks within striking distance of Parker Schnabel’s 10,000-ounce aspiration. The race is on, but much like the “King of the Klondike,” Parker has revved up his own operation.
Meanwhile, Rick Ness is just trying to stay afloat while these two titans are breaking records. Things are starting to look up for the underdog with gold once again finally coming out of Rally Valley. But is it too late? Read to see how things shook out for the three during the April 17 episode of the Discovery Channel series.
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