Episodes 16

1 Hidden Depths

March 23, 2018

42m

After a devastating end to the season due to a major storm, the miners give us an in-depth look at the ups and downs of mining for gold in whitewater rapids, and what the future looks like for the Dakota Boys and their crew.

2 The Dakotas vs Alaska

December 28, 2018

42m

High in the Chilkat Mountains of Alaska, the Dakota boys believe McKinley Creek holds millions in gold. They embark on a 4-month journey and make an attempt at the most dangerous gold-mining in the world, dredging beneath freezing white water rapids.

3 Diving Deeper

March 23, 2019

45m

The Dakota Boys and their crew members reflect on their wild season and look ahead to what's next.

4 Golden Guys

November 2, 2019

42m

In the Dakota Boys' second-year dredging for gold in McKinley Creek, the father and son team face extreme conditions diving for a big payday. When Dustin finds a hot spot, it forces him to reevaluate everything.

5 On the Brink

June 12, 2020

42m

The Dakota Boys and their crew face down unprecedented challenges that threaten to end their next mining season before it even starts.

6 White Water Roulette

November 6, 2020

42m

In McKinley Creek, Fred and Dustin Hurt split up into two separate teams for a better chance at striking it rich. With new technique and ingenuity The Dakota boys finish their season with a record haul.

7 Walk the Line

February 12, 2020

42m

The Dakota Boys dive in freezing white water rapids to strike it rich.

8 Never Back Down

November 19, 2021

42m

After two months of uncertainty, Dustin and his crew return to the Chilkat Mountains. Dustin is willing to risk it all to get back on the gold trail.

9 Blood Runs Thicker Than Water

February 4, 2022

42m

For over a decade Father and Son, Fred and Dustin Hurt have worked side by side on the hunt for gold. From Porcupine Creek to the raging water in the Chilkat mountains, their journey has been far from smooth sailing.

10 Fist Full Of Nuggets

November 4, 2022

48m

In Alaska’s Chilkat Mountains, Dustin Hurt and his crew return to McKinley Creek to chase a monster pay day that will change their lives. His dream team of heavy hitters are ready to dive head-first

11 Golden Goose Chase

June 9, 2023

48m

For 10 years Dustin Hurt and his father Fred have ventured deep into the Alaskan wilderness chasing massive deposits of gold. Now, with modern equipment, their quest takes them on the hunt for an untapped pocket of gold that the old timers couldn't reach.

12 The Final Interview: The Legend of Dakota Fred

March 1, 2024

In his final interview, Fred Hurt shares his incredible journey. From chasing gold in the most remote corners of Alaska to battling cancer, these are the real stories behind his adventures, victories, and struggles to find life-changing gold and a legacy.

13 In Gold We Trust

March 8, 2024

48m

Dustin gambles his entire life savings, purchasing a remote Alaskan claim rumored to hold life-changing gold; but Mother Nature's wrath descends, pushing them beyond their limits in their pursuit of the ultimate treasure.

14 Help From Above

April 18, 2025

42m

The brave band of brothers return to Alaska, seeking redemption and a fortune. As Mother Nature unleashes her wrath, the miners grapple with unimaginable loss, yet their determination to strike gold drives them toward the biggest find of their lives.

15 Golden Road

July 4, 2025

From finding their first flakes to record-breaking nuggets, the Dakota Boys remain relentless in their pursuit of gold; their tactics may have changed, but they don't back down!

16 On Death's Door

July 18, 2025

For more than a decade, Dustin Hurt and his crew of extreme white-water miners have pushed themselves right up to the threshold of death's door. They have taken unimaginable risks and constantly put their lives on the line in pursuit of millions in gold.

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