Ep 11. Blowout

In season 4 episode 11 of Gold Rush: Alaska titled "Blowout," the mining crews face some major obstacles that could potentially set them back in their search for gold. In this episode, the focus is primarily on three different crews: Parker Schnabel's crew at the Big Nugget Mine, Todd Hoffman's crew at the Quartz Creek Mine, and Tony Beets' crew at the Paradise Hill Mine.

At the Big Nugget Mine, Parker's crew has been struggling to hit their gold goals, and tension between Parker and his foreman, Rick, continues to build. Parker is frustrated with Rick's decisions and constantly questions his leadership. Meanwhile, the team is dealing with a broken rock truck, which has caused a major setback in their operations. Parker knows that they need to hit their gold goals in order to stay on track for the season, but with the challenges they are facing, it seems unlikely that they will reach their targets.

Over at the Quartz Creek Mine, Todd Hoffman's crew is also experiencing some setbacks. After finally finding some good pay dirt, the crew experiences a major "blowout" in one of their hoses, which causes a significant loss of gold. Todd becomes increasingly frustrated with the situation and takes out his anger on his crew, which causes tensions to rise. Meanwhile, Parker's former foreman, Dakota Fred, is also at the Quartz Creek Mine, and Todd worries that Fred may be trying to sabotage their success.

Lastly, at the Paradise Hill Mine, Tony Beets' crew is dealing with a different kind of setback. Their dredge, which is used to extract gold from the riverbed, has broken down, and the team is struggling to fix it. In the meantime, Tony has brought in a new crew member, who he hopes can help turn their luck around and improve their gold output. However, tensions between Tony and the new crew member quickly escalate, and it becomes evident that the two have different approaches to mining.

As the crews continue to face their various challenges, their relationships are put to the test. From tension between crew members to conflicts between bosses and foremen, the mining crews must navigate a number of obstacles in their search for gold. How they handle these challenges will ultimately determine their success for the season.

Gold Rush: Alaska season 4 episode 11 "Blowout" is an intense look at the obstacles faced by mining crews in the pursuit of gold. With tensions running high and setbacks at every turn, the crews must dig deep to find a way to overcome their challenges and meet their goals.