Struggling with Frozen Ground and Road Construction

TLDRParker Schnabel and his crew face challenges with frozen ground and road construction as they strive to keep two wash plants running and open up new ground for mining. Despite the obstacles, they manage to pull in over $980,000 worth of gold in a week.

Key insights

:pick:Parker Schnabel's master plan of mining more gold each year is starting to come together, despite the challenges.

:truck:The crew is stretched thin, but thanks to their hard work and dedication, they manage to keep two wash plants running side by side.

:hammer_and_pick:Foreman Mitch Blashki is tasked with opening up new ground for mining by constructing a new road called the Panama Canal cut.

:snowflake:The crew encounters frozen ground and struggles with thawing it to continue their mining operations.

:moneybag:Despite the challenges, Parker's crew pulls in over $980,000 worth of gold in a week, bringing their season total to over 2,300 ounces.

Q&A

What challenges does Parker Schnabel face in this episode?

Parker faces challenges with frozen ground and road construction as he strives to keep two wash plants running and open up new ground for mining.

How much gold did Parker's crew pull in this week?

Parker's crew pulled in over $980,000 worth of gold in a week.

What is the Panama Canal cut?

The Panama Canal cut is a new road being constructed by Foreman Mitch Blashki to open up new ground for mining.

How does the crew deal with frozen ground?

The crew encounters frozen ground and works to thaw it in order to continue their mining operations.

What is the season total of gold for Parker's crew?

The season total of gold for Parker's crew is over 2,300 ounces.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Parker Schnabel aims to mine more gold each year, and this season is crucial as it is their last.

00:16Parker's crew is stretched thin, but they are grateful for the support of their team.

00:32Parker will be opening a new operation in Alaska in three weeks and is working on multiple projects simultaneously.

01:04Mitch Blashki is tasked with opening up a new road called the Panama Canal cut to access more ground for mining.

02:22The crew encounters frozen ground and realizes their plan to thaw it was unsuccessful, causing difficulties in their mining operations.

04:28Despite the challenges, Parker's crew manages to pull in over $980,000 worth of gold in a week, boosting their morale and motivation.

06:00Parker and his crew reflect on the hard work they put into building the road and express their satisfaction with the outcome.

07:38The crew celebrates their success as they realize the fruits of their labor, pulling in over $980,000 worth of gold in a week.