I found GOLD in an ILLEGAL ground sluice!

Dan is a reincarnation of himself from a past life when he installed the sluice box so he could come back as Dan Hurd and rediscover his installation.

We all have a friend like Dan. He's a highly intelligent man with tons of natural curiosity, and a SORE BACK!

Good day Dan! You have brought me a lot of joy through your gold panning adventures. I have recently moved to B.C. form Colorado. This place is magical! My wife just got me a gold panning kit so I can explore this beautiful landscape. I am heading to the cayoosh panning reserve today my very first pan! I want to thank you for inspiring me to get out and have some fun! Maybe one day I could join you on an expedition so I can learn from a grand Master prospector. I look forward to seeing all your future videos thank you again for all the tips and wisdom you share with all of us with the fever!

He's like the Bob Ross of the prospecting world and it makes me so happy in my soul.

great to see a man enjoying his pass time. The simple joy on your face with each discovery makes me smile. Thank you Sir :)

Thank YouTube algorithm, thanks for making me interested in gold prospecting

Just like to take a moment to say how much I appreciate how beautiful that piece of river is, thank you for sharing!

New watcher. I’m absolutely fascinated by mining. As someone previously said he’s an old soul in a new era….but still mining old school. I have never done this but looks fun…hard work. Thanks Dan!!

This was my first time watching, I was impressed on how hard you worked after a open heart surgery. Plus you were a likable guy. I will be back to watch again.

The idea of claim jumpers sticks in my craw. I use cellular cameras on my property and I had one neighbor up the road who persistently liked to snoop despite being politely asked to not tresspass. Eventually what made him stop was me posting enlarged photos of him labeled tresspasser up and down the road. All of my neighbors except for him liked it and he has not been back!

Its a pleasure watching you prospecting. You always make me smile with your pleasant deminor and happy go lucky attitude. Love from Ireland.

Plot twist: Dan has been illegally using this sluice for decades and needed to remove it for an upgrade.

"Wet foot, wet butt, sore butt, GAR! Stupid wet rocks" ~Cave Dan.

So glad to hear that you released this video after you were already finished cleaning out the top section. While watching, I was worried that the claim jumpers would come in and ruin the next part of your awesome discovery!

This man's spirit is beyond beautiful! Didn't have to convince me to sub. As an explorer/adventurer I can truly appreciate this soul 👏

You are so much fun to watch. Thanks for all the helpful hints.

I love a fast moving moutain stream. The sound, the smell, the fresh moist air, waterfalls, all of it. It rejuvinates my soul. I am far from gold country, but the videos of the streams and rivers is half the reason I am here.

The relentless torrent of the river and volume of water passing by every minute is amazing to watch. Nature is very humbling once you grasp what it can do.

I dont even know how this is a part of my vids suggestions but heck I'm glad it popped up. This is soo interesting! Got myself binging your videos good sir! Thank you!

That river is beautiful! I live in AZ and miss that kind of nature. You’re a lucky man. 🍀