Ep 7. Parker Vs. Backhoe

As Parker and his crew continue their quest for gold in Papua New Guinea, they face their most daunting challenge yet: a giant backhoe blocking their path to a potentially lucrative mining spot. The machine, which weighs more than 300,000 pounds, has been abandoned for years and is covered in vines and vegetation, making it nearly impossible to move. Parker must figure out a way to clear the backhoe out of their path, or risk losing valuable time and resources.

The episode begins with Parker and his team hiking through the dense jungle, hacking their way through thick brush and vines as they make their way to their mining site. Along the way, they encounter a river that has been dammed up by locals, causing the water to back up and flood their campsite. Parker quickly realizes that they'll need to figure out a way to clear the dam if they want to continue their journey.

After a few attempts to clear the dam with makeshift tools, Parker decides to enlist the help of some of the local villagers, who have experience navigating the treacherous waters of the river. With their help, the crew is able to clear the dam and get back on track.

Once they reach their mining site, Parker is excited to find that they've hit a promising vein of gold. But as they start to excavate the area, they quickly run into trouble: the backhoe that stands between them and even more potential riches. The crew spends hours trying to clear the vines and brush that have grown up around the machine, but it quickly becomes clear that they're facing an uphill battle.

Undeterred, Parker decides to bring in a bulldozer to try to move the backhoe out of their way. But even the bulldozer proves to be no match for the massive machine, and they're forced to call in reinforcements.

In a dramatic turn of events, Parker brings in a team of loggers to help him clear the area around the backhoe. Using chainsaws and other heavy equipment, they're able to cut back the vines and brush, slowly revealing more and more of the machine. Finally, after several days of hard work, they're able to move the backhoe out of the way and get to the gold.

The episode ends with Parker and his team finally able to start mining the area, after overcoming countless obstacles along the way. Despite the setbacks, Parker remains committed to his quest for gold in Papua New Guinea, and the crew is more determined than ever to strike it rich.