When the going gets tough, the tough seek new frontiers; six recession-hit patriots from Oregon become greenhorn gold miners.
A mechanical accident threatens to close the greenhorn mining season.
The crew races to set up the mining plant and start running dirt; tensions build over the lack of gold and an ill mechanic.
The team tries to run dirt through a wash plant; families question the lack of gold; tension builds.
The equipment malfunctions and the operation is brought to a halt.
The miners need to find $10,000 worth of gold or their families will be sent home; Dorsey struggles with the wave table.
Todd Hoffman
Self
Jack Hoffman
Tony Beets
Kevin Beets
Parker Schnabel
