Ep 1. Episode 1
- TV-14
- November 8, 2019
- 43 min
In the season 3 premiere of Gold Rush: White Water, the crew returns to the McKinley Creek area in Alaska to continue their quest for gold. With the previous season's success at the Bluff site, the group decides to take on two new sites: the Lower 48 and the Devil's Pool.
Dakota Fred, the 75-year-old veteran miner and leader of the crew, motivates his team as they face extreme conditions, dangerous rapids, and physical challenges. The mission is to get to the gold that lies beneath the riverbed and bedrock beyond the rushing water.
The Lower 48 site is challenging as it is located in a canyon with steep walls and fast-moving currents. The crew has to navigate the rapids and use suction dredges to access the gold deposits. Every piece of equipment has to be hauled in by hand, and the team must work together to set up the dredge before the water levels rise.
At Devil's Pool, the most dangerous site yet, the water is icy cold, and the currents are fierce. The team must divide and conquer as they work on multiple sections of the river and brave the elements to reach the gold.
The crew works long, exhausting hours in harsh conditions and is determined to pull out as much gold as possible before the winter freeze settles in and forces them to shut down. The stakes are high, and time is limited as they face unpredictable obstacles, but Dakota Fred and his team remain motivated and driven.
In addition to the challenges of mining, the crew must deal with their personal lives and relationships. As tensions rise, they must navigate their interpersonal conflicts and work together to achieve their common goal: striking gold.
The season 3 premiere of Gold Rush: White Water features the crew navigating treacherous rapids, braving icy waters, and working through personal conflicts in pursuit of gold. With the introduction of two new sites, the team faces new challenges and must work tirelessly to reach their goal before winter sets in. Watch as Dakota Fred and his crew push themselves to the limit in their quest for gold.
