Gold Rush Season 13 Episode 9 May 2026

Parker Schnabel is never one to play it safe, and in this episode, he tasks Mitch Blaschke with a massive new project: mining out an old access road built on virgin ground. Parker dubbed this ambitious cut the "Panama Canal".

Parker was forced to put the "Panama Canal" on the back burner for later in the season. Despite this, the crew still managed a massive weekly cleanup of 546 ounces of gold , valued at nearly $1 million. Fred Lewis: The Monster Dozer Disaster Gold Rush Season 13 Episode 9

With no dedicated mechanic on site, the breakdown highlight’s Fred's ongoing struggle to keep his operation running smoothly amidst constant equipment failures. Tony Beets: A New Crew and Bad Luck Parker Schnabel is never one to play it

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Mother Nature had other plans. As they began digging, they discovered the ground underneath the road was still frozen. Despite this, the crew still managed a massive

The Clayton brothers were also featured, though they faced their own hurdles while attempting to reach their "Golden Acres" claim. They currently sit at less than 12 ounces for the season and desperately need a win to stay competitive with crews like Fred's.

Tony welcomed a new crew into the "Cursed Cut," hoping to ramp up production.