Six years ago, gold miner Todd Hoffman escaped the economic downturn to build a better future in the gold fields of the frozen north. This is his inspiring untold story.
Reality • DocumentaryThe new mining season begins, and Todd and Tony have big goals.
1h 28m • 2015The new mining season begins, and Todd and Tony have big goals.
Tony finally gets his 75-year-old dredge mining for Klondike gold.
44m • 2015Tony finally gets his 75-year-old dredge mining for Klondike gold.
Todd struggles to move a 50-ton washplant, and Tony's dredge produces gold.
43m • 2015Todd struggles to move a 50-ton washplant, and Tony's dredge produces gold.
Todd deals with a pile of tailings, and Tony's dredge takes a hit.
44m • 2015Todd deals with a pile of tailings, and Tony's dredge takes a hit.
Parker takes his frustration out on his crew, and Tony's crew struggles.
44m • 2015Parker takes his frustration out on his crew, and Tony's crew struggles.
Parker and his foreman, Rick, take a chance on a new cut.
44m • 2015Parker and his foreman, Rick, take a chance on a new cut.
Jack chases his dream at Eldorado, the richest creek in North America.
44m • 2015Jack chases his dream at Eldorado, the richest creek in North America.
The Hoffman crew uncovers a unique sign of potential for good gold.
44m • 2015The Hoffman crew uncovers a unique sign of potential for good gold.
A crew finds evidence of a prehistoric creature that may lead to gold.
44m • 2015A crew finds evidence of a prehistoric creature that may lead to gold.
Parker celebrates his 21st birthday with a big, new toy.
44m • 2015Parker celebrates his 21st birthday with a big, new toy.
Monica takes over as captain of Tony's 350-ton dredge.
44m • 2015Monica takes over as captain of Tony's 350-ton dredge.
Parker's mechanic sparks a mutiny, and a drought hits Todd's operation.
44m • 2015Parker's mechanic sparks a mutiny, and a drought hits Todd's operation.
A series of breakdowns pits the Hoffman's day crew against the night shift.
44m • 2015A series of breakdowns pits the Hoffman's day crew against the night shift.
Tony makes a big purchase, and miners bet on who will get the most gold.
44m • 2015Tony makes a big purchase, and miners bet on who will get the most gold.
Parker launches an all-out bid to overtake his rival in the gold count.
44m • 2015Parker launches an all-out bid to overtake his rival in the gold count.
Parker takes a risk for a shot at big gold.
45m • 2015Parker takes a risk for a shot at big gold.
Tony Beets travels back to his roots in the Netherlands.
42m • 2015Tony Beets travels back to his roots in the Netherlands.
Todd searches for a new claim, and Tony redirects the dredge.
44m • 2015Todd searches for a new claim, and Tony redirects the dredge.
The miners face setbacks in their search for gold.
45m • 2015The miners face setbacks in their search for gold.
As the Klondike winter closes in, the final race for gold intensifies.
44m • 2015As the Klondike winter closes in, the final race for gold intensifies.
The mine bosses share a sneak peek of their plans for the next season.
45m • 2015The mine bosses share a sneak peek of their plans for the next season.
Honoring the life and legacy of grandpa John Schnabel.
44m • 2015Honoring the life and legacy of grandpa John Schnabel.
Todd turns his back on guaranteed gold in the Klondike.
1h 28m • 2016Todd turns his back on guaranteed gold in the Klondike.
Todd's new Oregon mine fails to deliver, and Parker's equipment fails.
44m • 2016Todd's new Oregon mine fails to deliver, and Parker's equipment fails.
Todd returns to the Klondike to collect his washplant, Monster Red.
44m • 2016Todd returns to the Klondike to collect his washplant, Monster Red.
Todd finally finds good gold at his new mine, and Tony's crew rebels.
44m • 2016Todd finally finds good gold at his new mine, and Tony's crew rebels.
Todd battles to get the gold he needs to keep his High Bar mine open.
44m • 2016Todd battles to get the gold he needs to keep his High Bar mine open.
Todd and Tony pull in solid hauls, while Parker's operation is flooded.
44m • 2016Todd and Tony pull in solid hauls, while Parker's operation is flooded.
The miners struggle with equipment failures and other setbacks.
44m • 2016The miners struggle with equipment failures and other setbacks.
Todd digs in a desperate search for gold, and Parker's equipment falters.
44m • 2016Todd digs in a desperate search for gold, and Parker's equipment falters.
Tony and Todd strike upon gold, and Parker battles his washplant.
44m • 2016Tony and Todd strike upon gold, and Parker battles his washplant.
Todd's longtime crew member quits, and Tony transforms relics into a barge.
44m • 2016Todd's longtime crew member quits, and Tony transforms relics into a barge.
Without their paychecks, Todd's close-knit team turns on each other.
44m • 2016Without their paychecks, Todd's close-knit team turns on each other.
Parker's truck breaks down, and Tony's dredge is losing gold.
44m • 2016Parker's truck breaks down, and Tony's dredge is losing gold.
Parker's second operation is finally up and running, while Tony fires crew.
44m • 2016Parker's second operation is finally up and running, while Tony fires crew.
Rick outperforms Parker, and Todd's crew finds gold in Colorado.
44m • 2016Rick outperforms Parker, and Todd's crew finds gold in Colorado.
Todd begs his crew to return, and Tony gives his daughter her own crew.
44m • 2016Todd begs his crew to return, and Tony gives his daughter her own crew.
The Hoffman crew opens a second mine in Colorado, and Tony sets sail.
44m • 2016The Hoffman crew opens a second mine in Colorado, and Tony sets sail.
Tony's daughter, Monica, starts bringing home the gold.
44m • 2016Tony's daughter, Monica, starts bringing home the gold.
Todd's operation is halted by a beaver, and Tony repairs his dredge.
44m • 2016Todd's operation is halted by a beaver, and Tony repairs his dredge.
Todd finds monster nuggets, and Tony tests the dredge's efficiency.
44m • 2016Todd finds monster nuggets, and Tony tests the dredge's efficiency.
Todd uses dynamite to blast boulders and get to the gold.
44m • 2016Todd uses dynamite to blast boulders and get to the gold.
All three crews attempt to hit their final goals for the season.
1h 1m • 2016All three crews attempt to hit their final goals for the season.
The guys take one more crack at hitting the motherlode in the off season.
44m • 2011The guys take one more crack at hitting the motherlode in the off season.
The crew is hit by a bombshell shortly after returning to Porcupine Creek.
44m • 2011The crew is hit by a bombshell shortly after returning to Porcupine Creek.
The crew attempts to salvage their season with a new claim in Klondike.
44m • 2011The crew attempts to salvage their season with a new claim in Klondike.
Jack and Todd get heated over how to set up their new claim.
44m • 2011Jack and Todd get heated over how to set up their new claim.
The Hoffman crew confronts the permafrost that lies between them and gold.
44m • 2011The Hoffman crew confronts the permafrost that lies between them and gold.
After a crew rebellion, Todd digs test holes on the new claim.
44m • 2011After a crew rebellion, Todd digs test holes on the new claim.
A new love derails the crew just as the Hoffmans are finally on the gold.
44m • 2011A new love derails the crew just as the Hoffmans are finally on the gold.
The crew rebuilds the wash plant after realizing it's costing them.
44m • 2011The crew rebuilds the wash plant after realizing it's costing them.
The Hoffman crew celebrates their first clean out of the mining season.
44m • 2011The Hoffman crew celebrates their first clean out of the mining season.
Explore behind-the-scenes footage capturing the production of Gold Rush.
44m • 2011Explore behind-the-scenes footage capturing the production of Gold Rush.
Jack's excavator gets emergency surgery after getting stranded in a creek.
44m • 2011Jack's excavator gets emergency surgery after getting stranded in a creek.
Short on time, the crew decides to run both day and night to get the gold.
44m • 2011Short on time, the crew decides to run both day and night to get the gold.
The Hoffmans are dead in the water and the Dakotas lock horns.
44m • 2011The Hoffmans are dead in the water and the Dakotas lock horns.
A crew member quits at Quartz Creek and Parker solidifies his haul.
44m • 2011A crew member quits at Quartz Creek and Parker solidifies his haul.
Mining legend Schnabel battles for his life after suffering a heart attack.
44m • 2011Mining legend Schnabel battles for his life after suffering a heart attack.
The Hoffmans give profit one last push by working through the night.
44m • 2011The Hoffmans give profit one last push by working through the night.
Todd Hoffman and crew braved the hostile jungle of Guyana to find gold rich ground to mine year-round.
42m • 2011Todd Hoffman and crew braved the hostile jungle of Guyana to find gold rich ground to mine year-round.
The Hoffmans battle frozen dirt and pipes while trying to hit their goal.
44m • 2011The Hoffmans battle frozen dirt and pipes while trying to hit their goal.
The Hoffmans face an icy disaster after Todd runs the dozer on solid ice.
44m • 2011The Hoffmans face an icy disaster after Todd runs the dozer on solid ice.
The miners reveal the truth behind their sometimes-ugly 2011 mining season.
44m • 2011The miners reveal the truth behind their sometimes-ugly 2011 mining season.