Gold Rush: White Water Explained

Runtime:60 minutes
Executive Producer:James Bates
Narrated:Bray Poor (seasons 1–3)
Paul Christie (season 4–present)
Country:United States
Company:Raw TV
Location:Chilkat Range, Haines Borough, Alaska
Language:English
Network:Discovery Channel
Last Aired:present
Num Seasons:8
Num Episodes:102
List Episodes:
  1. Episodes
Related:Gold Rush, Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine, Gold Rush: Winter's Fortune, Hoffman Family Gold, Bering Sea Gold, Ice Cold Gold

Gold Rush: White Water is a reality television series that airs on the Discovery Channel. A spin-off of Gold Rush, the series follows placer gold miners "Dakota" Fred Hurt and his son Dustin Hurt, returning to the wilderness of Haines Borough, Alaska, seeking their fortune by suction dredge diving within its raging whitewater creeks. The series debuted in 2018, and eight seasons have been aired through mid-2024.

"Dakota" Fred Hurt died from brain cancer on July 11, 2023, a day after his 80th birthday.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Gold Rush: White Water' Star Dakota Fred Hurt Dead at 80. TMZ. July 12, 2023.
  2. Georgia Makitalo, "Gold Rush Dakota Boys Return For A New Gold Series White Water", Inquisitr, December 14, 2017
  3. Web site: “Dakota” Fred Hurt passed away this morning surrounded by family. He fought courageously in his battle against cancer. Fred touched many lives and was loved and supported by many. If you feel inclined to donate on Fred’s behalf, please consider donating to the Mike Rowe Works Foundation in Fred’s honor. Having worked in skilled labor for the majority of his career, Fred was passionate about teaching others these valuable skills. https://mikeroweworks.org/donate/ Please note that this is the only donation request from Fred’s family.|date=July 11, 2023 |website=Facebook] }}

    Cast

    Current cast

    Seasons Name Details
    1–presentDustin HurtGold miner, claim owner, carpenter; dredge diver, dredge tender, airboat operator; Fred Hurt's son, one of "The Dakota Boys".
    1–presentPaul RichardsonGold miner, dredge diver, dredge tender, fabricator; husband to Kayla Sheets, brother of Wes Richardson, one of "The Texans".
    1–presentWes RichardsonGold miner, fabricator, mechanic, gold cleaner; brother of Paul Richardson, one of "The Texans".
    1–presentCarlos MinorProfessional diver with 15 years diving in the U.S. Marines (becoming a drill instructor) and 13 years' oil platform diving experience in the Gulf of Mexico; dredge diver, dredge tender; season 1 representative of Todd Hoffman.
    3–presentJames HammWashington State gold miner; 5 years experience working as a professional suction gold dredge diver in the Bering Sea offshore of Nome, Alaska; dredge diver, dredge tender, gold cleaner, the "Gold Hound", hired by Dustin Hurt.

    Minor/former cast members

    Seasons Name Details
    1–8"Dakota" Fred Hurt
    		Gold miner, claim owner, gold cleaner, fabricator; diver with 15 years' experience, dredge diver, dredge tender; Dustin Hurt's father, one of "The Dakota Boys". Died on July 11, 2023, at age 80 after being diagnosed with brain cancer four months earlier.
    1–4, 8Fred Hurt's fiancée, then wife,[2] mother to Zack and Kayla Sheets; season 2 McKinley Camp cook.
    1Zack SheetsMiner, Season 1; general laborer; Jen Hurt's son, Fred Hurt's step-son, Kayla’s brother, Dustin's step-brother.
    1Todd HoffmanInvestor in The Trifecta Claim with $50,000 invested.
    1Hudson HoffmanOne of Todd Hoffman's sons.
    1Tony BeetsHurt family friend; Hurt–Sheets wedding guest.
    1Minnie BeetsHurt family friend; Hurt–Sheets wedding guest.
    1, 2Danielle MillerDustin Hurt's girlfriend; Hurt–Sheets wedding guest, Minor wedding guest.
    1, 3Darla HurtEldest daughter of "Dakota" Fred and sister of Dustin; Hurt–Sheets wedding guest, Richardson-Sheets wedding guest.
    1, 3Pastor Darryl HurtFred's eldest son and Dustin's older brother; Hurt–Sheets wedding celebrant, Richardson–Sheets wedding celebrant.
    2, 4Mary WilcockHelicopter pilot, aerial long-line cargo hauler.
    2Rich WebsterGold miner, 5 years experience as a U.S. Army mechanic, electronics expert, 5 years experience suction gold dredge diving in Alaska; dredge diver, gold cleaner.
    2K.C. "Casey" MorganArizona gold miner with 10 years experience suction gold dredge diving; dredge diver.
    2, 3Teresa Garcia MinorCarlos Minor's wife, Richardson-Sheets wedding guest.
    3, 5John "Jag" GarrardHelicopter pilot with 40 years flying experience, aerial long-line cargo hauler.
    3Kayla SheetsRookie dredge tender, mini dredge operator, rookie dredge diver; Jen Hurt's daughter, Zack Sheets' sister, Fred Hurt's step-daughter, wife to Paul Richardson; hired by "Dakota" Fred.
    3–4Ryan CardozaGold miner from Willow, Alaska; 6 years experience recreational suction gold dredge diving in Oregon and Alaska; dredge diver, hired by Fred Hurt.
    4–7Scott AllenCommercial diver from Battle Creek, Michigan; U.S. Marine veteran, firefighter, logger; rookie dredge diver, fabricator, rookie dredge tender, airboat operator, hired by Fred Hurt in season 4, then Dustin Hurt for Kayla Johanson's dive team in season 5. Fired in season 7.
    5–7Kayla JohansonGold miner from North Carolina; 14 years total experience working as a suction gold dredge diver (8 years in Arizona and 6 years in southeast Alaska); dive team leader, dredge diver, dredge tender, gold cleaner, hired by Dustin Hurt to lead the 2nd dive team in season 5.
    5Eric FosterU.S. Navy veteran and recreational gold miner in California; 17 years experience commercial diving; rookie dredge diver, rookie dredge tender, hired by Dustin Hurt for Kayla Johanson's dive team.
    5Mark StamperGold miner, diver, firefighter; 2 years experience working as a professional suction gold dredge diver in the Bering Sea offshore of Nome, Alaska; dredge diver, dredge tender, hired by Dustin Hurt for Kayla Johanson's dive team.
    5, 6, 8Mark SebensAlaska placer gold miner at a claim in upper Porcupine Creek; an upstream neighbor to "Dakota" Fred Hurt's claim at Porcupine Creek Mine.
    5Lucas MerliRaw TV film crew safety officer.
    5Marty FowlerRaw TV drone operator, aerial photographer.
    6–7Justin PetersonGold miner from Wasilla, Alaska; 30 years experience working as a placer gold miner; construction worker, powerlifter; dredge diver, rookie dredge tender, fabricator, gold cleaner, hired by Kayla Johanson for her dive team in season 6.
    7Al GilliamAlaska placer gold miner, former owner of the Nugget Creek claims; resident of Haines since 1976; prospector, former logger, and former professional hunting guide.
    8Brian AlldridgeRaw TV drone operator

    Episodes

    Series overview

    SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
    Season premiereSeason finale
    19
    212
    314
    417
    518
    69
    710
    812

    Season 8

    Locations

    • Haines Borough, Alaska, United States (seasons 1–8)
      • The Trifecta Claim (McKinley Creek, Chilkat Range, Alaska, United States; seasons 1–2; season 4) — owned by Dustin Hurt
      • Cahoon Creek Claim (Chilkat Range; season 2) — owned by Dustin Hurt
      • Two Fish Claim – Thunder Falls (Cahoon Creek, Chilkat Range; season 3) — owned by "Dakota" Fred Hurt
      • Rainbow's End Claim (Cahoon Creek, Chilkat Range; season 3) — owned by Dustin Hurt
      • Rockfall Ravine Claim (The Nugget Bowl - The Chute - The Dog Leg) (McKinley Falls, McKinley Creek, Chilkat Range; seasons 3–5) — owned by Dustin Hurt
      • House Rock Claim (McKinley Creek, Chilkat Range; season 5) — owned by Dustin Hurt
      • Nugget Creek Claims (Upstream – Golden Gates – Mouth of the Dragon - Big-Ass Boulder - Moby Anomaly – Nugget Bend) (Chilkat Range; seasons 6–8) — owned by Dustin Hurt
      • Upper Porcupine Creek Claim (Porcupine Creek, Chilkat Range; season 6) — owned by Mark Sebens
    McKinley Camp
  4. McKinley Creek, Chilkat Range, Alaska, United States (seasons 1–5)
    Porcupine Creek Mine Base Camp
  5. Porcupine Creek, Chilkat Range, Alaska, United States (seasons 1–6)
    High Camp
  6. Chilkat Range, Alaska, United States (season 3)
    Nugget Creek Camp
  7. Tsirku River, Chilkat Range, Alaska, United States (seasons 6–8)

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