A new gold rush has gripped Nome, Alaska. Here, men known as dredgers pursue fortune, fueled by dreams of gold and, for some, a more urgent necessity. They navigate their makeshift dredges, and plunge into the icy, capricious waters of the …

The barroom altercation posed a threat not only to Shawn’s well-being, but to the future of the Christine Rose. Bad luck seemed to follow the Wild Ranger; they were shorthanded and now battling a leak. Ian of the Sluicey’s summoned a compan…

Though the weather is idyllic, a tempest gathers within the dredges, fueled by clashing personalities and simmering frustrations. Emily’s inaugural dive teeters on disaster as she confronts the harsh realities of dredging firsthand.

The middle of the season has arrived, and a palpable tension hangs in the air as the dredgers relentlessly pursue promising locations. A mishap involving the fifteen-ton excavator casts a shadow over one deckhand’s prospects for the remaind…

A long-held resentment finally erupts. Vern, the owner of Wild Ranger, dismisses one of his workers. Emily’s accidental fall into the water and a malfunctioning sluice box test test Zeke’s already frayed temper. Loose rocks cascade from a f…

A string of misfortune followed them home from their restorative visit to the hot springs. A car accident brought them to a halt, and a poorly executed repair to the winch gave way, releasing a cable that snared Cody's leg. He was thrown fr…

With the dredging season nearing its close, a certain erosion is also evident in the bonds between Zeke and Emily, and between Scott F and Ian. Shawn’s decision to dismiss crewmember Robbi is mirrored by Scott M’s reluctant offer of a retur…

Winter’s grip tightens. The dwindling crews make a final push before the ice seals them in. Working independently, Emily gathers what she can, while Scott M. finds his own way to survival. With their earnings secured, the crews gather for a…