Sarajane Bartholomae inherited land in Alaska from her deceased father, who had operated mines there decades ago. Now she sets out to reopen the mines with her four daughters in hopes of striking gold.
EPISODE 1
Mining for Miners
In an effort to reopen the family gold mines, SJ and her daughters pool their savings and head to the family's land in Nome. The women begin work with a grizzled crew of miners in hope of striking it rich and keeping their family's legacy alive.
EPISODE 2
The Honeymoon Is Over
As severe weather hits Gold Run, tempers erupt and trust issues arise between the women and their miners. If there is any hope of a successful mining operation, the team must confront their problems, head on.
EPISODE 3
It's a Hard Rock Life
SJ determines that it's time to double-down and head to Fairbanks, entrusting the operation at Gold Run to John and his men. Upon arriving in Fairbanks, the women are met with an entirely new set of miners and challenges.
EPISODE 4
Mother Knows Best
Following success at Fairbanks the women return to Gold Run, where a power struggle erupts between SJ and John over mining locations. With the season's end looming around the corner, pressure mounts to find gold.
EPISODE 5
Ice Ice Baby
With the team working a good pay streak at Gold Run, things are looking up. But when storms approach, everyone is forced to evacuate camp. The early end to mining forces the women to resort to desperate measures for a return on their investment.
EPISODE 6
The Final Haul
The team returns to Fairbanks after escaping the storms at Gold Run. In the final week of the season, it's a race to the finish to find gold. But with plummeting temperatures slowing work, will they find enough gold to afford to return next year?
Sarajane Bartholomae
Mark Fazio
J.V. Martin
Brian Neal
Steve Jones
Mike Duffy
Tara Sarazen
Jenny Daly
