Parker's First Gold Weigh In From The Runway Cut Nearly Hits $600,000! | Gold Rush

With Big Red finally set up on the Runway Cut, Parker and the crew count their first gold haul from the site.

From season 13 episode 18.

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[heathbecker]

I think we can tell by watching the show for so many years that Chris Doumitt deserves that ashtray for the kindness and respect he shows everyone. Good on Parker for showing the same kindness and respect back. There is a true friendship here that goes well beyond a working relationship.

[davidepool]

Parker is quickly becoming the king of the Klondike. Parker has a great crew and he seems to have calmed down a lot and is treating them better than he has in past seasons. He’s made his share of mistakes this season but with every mistake comes knowledge. For Parker to be so knowledgeable about gold mining at such a young age can be attributed to everything he learned from his grandpa and I’m sure he would agree. Parker doesn’t have the experience that Tony Beets has but Tony has been gold mining for about 4 decades.

[CdotForbes]

Parker has such a great group of guys here, hope they stay together.

[andwhy]

I absolutely love how Parker has grown up. Used to be like a spoilt brat, but now he has people skills and knows how to run a team. You get respect from giving respect ❤️👍

[guydauderman]

That ashtray conveys Parker and the teams sense of loyalty.

[Rrynarth]

God, I wish Parkers Grandfather was still around to see what he has accomplished

[McTaco]

It’s been about a decade since I saw anything from this show. That Parker kid grew up! Glad to see they are making money.

[HikeForLife]

During the weigh in, parkers looking like, I just dropped $12k ok an ashtray, there better be more

[davidsnyder]

I didn’t expect that from Parker with respect to the birthday gift. That is one expensive ash tray and gift. Receiving a $12, 000 birthday present says a lot about Parker’s character. Never saw that coming or expect him to be so generous. Much love and respect to Parker for that gift. He’s on the right path…he’s come a long way in maturity since working his grandfather’s mine❤️🙏👍🙂

[WireWeHere]

A stock of o-ring materials in every diameter they will ever need plus a few cyanoacrylate adhesives would be a helpful addition. Even o'rings that are manufactured like a tire bead can be made by hand if you absolutely need to.
A maintenance department that specializes in minimizing downtime would have a record of every part and stock on wear items. This can develop into a downtime prevention team. Perhaps an improvement that may come later although having your equipment sit out the winter is a tough one.
What's the range of downtime cost per second? With around the clock production... $600, 000/7/24/60/60 ≈ 99¢ per second, $59 per minute, $3, 571 per hour and 85, 714 per day for loss to production due to downtime. A choked bottleneck in production can certainly add up.

[Zarathor]

I honestly believe that Chris joining up with Parker was the smartest decision he ever made. When he was with Todd Hoffman, he was sinking further into debt. Now, he is making money that Todd will never see.

On top of that, Parker has come such a long way in his career choice. He wanted to be a gold miner like his grandfather, and he did. Now at such a young age, he stands up there as a top earning mining boss. I am glad that he is treating everyone with more respect. Yes he has his moments, but to see how far he's come since he took over the Big Nugget mine his grandfather owned, is amazing.

[marciaolson]

I hope Parker knows just how blessed he is having so many loyal and hardworking men!

[chrishubbard]

When they turned the o ring around im hoping the part that got left out in editing was "And hope it holds till the replacement I ordered gets here."

[stilcrazychris]

Awl Parker does have a heart. Nice gift.

[eugen]

3:23 you can see the gold on the washing plat ...

[Kava]

Was a long way from Gold digger to play Kylo Ren in the Star Wars Franchise, good Job Parker Adam Parker Driver 👍🏻

[ItzumiComedy]

Crazy when the show first started, nobody knew what the fuck they were doing so it made the show more fun. Now it’s like a informative show now

[thenextscoopadventures]

Wow, we are getting to meet Grandpa as Parker evolves. Good on ya Parker!

[philpalmer]

You really have to trust and depend on the guy you have clean and weigh your gold, the ashtray is well deserved...and awesome for a cigar smoker. Well done all around!

[delhog]

Keep up the good work Parker you’re Grandpa will be proud of you 👍.