Tom Lowry
Director
Gold Rush: White Water (2018)
Specials
Gold miners Dakota Fred and his son Dustin are back – returning to McKinley Creek Alaska, determined to make a fortune no matter the risk. But to find the big gold payout, they'll put their lives on the line by diving deep beneath the raging waters of one of Alaska's wildest creeks.
Released Jan. 19, 2018
Episode 43 min
14+
Genres: Documentary, Drama, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.treasure, tmdb.treasure-hunt, tmdb.gold-miner, imdb.non-fiction, tmdb.gold-mining
Watch Providers: Hulu, Discovery, Spectrum On Demand, Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel + 4 more, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Philo, YouTube TV
Production Companies: RAW
Network: Discovery
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S0E1 - Hidden Depths
After a devastating end to the season due to a major storm, the miners give us an in-depth look at the ups and downs of mining for gold in whitewater rapids, and what the future looks like for the Dakota Boys and their crew.
March 23, 2018, midnight
S0E2 - The Dakotas vs Alaska
High in the Chilkat Mountains of Alaska, the Dakota boys believe McKinley Creek holds millions in gold. They embark on a 4-month journey and make an attempt at the most dangerous gold-mining in the world, dredging beneath freezing white water rapids.
Dec. 28, 2018, midnight
S0E4 - Golden Guys
In the Dakota Boys' second-year dredging for gold in McKinley Creek, the father and son team face extreme conditions diving for a big payday. When Dustin finds a hot spot, it forces him to reevaluate everything.
Nov. 2, 2019, midnight
S0E5 - On the Brink
The Dakota Boys and their crew face down unprecedented challenges that threaten to end their next mining season before it even starts.
June 12, 2020, midnight
S0E6 - White Water Roulette
In McKinley Creek, Fred and Dustin Hurt split up into two separate teams for a better chance at striking it rich. With new technique and ingenuity The Dakota boys finish their season with a record haul.
Nov. 6, 2020, midnight
S0E7 - Walk the Line
The Dakota Boys dive in freezing white water rapids to strike it rich.
Feb. 12, 2020, midnight
S0E8 - Never Back Down
After two months of uncertainty, Dustin and his crew return to the Chilkat Mountains. Dustin is willing to risk it all to get back on the gold trail.
Nov. 19, 2021, midnight
S0E9 - Blood Runs Thicker Than Water
For over a decade Father and Son, Fred and Dustin Hurt have worked side by side on the hunt for gold. From Porcupine Creek to the raging water in the Chilkat mountains, their journey has been far from smooth sailing.
Feb. 4, 2022, midnight
S0E3 - Diving Deeper
The Dakota Boys and their crew members reflect on their wild season and look ahead to what's next.
March 23, 2019, midnight
S0E10 - Fist Full Of Nuggets
In Alaska’s Chilkat Mountains, Dustin Hurt and his crew return to McKinley Creek to chase a monster pay day that will change their lives. His dream team of heavy hitters are ready to dive head-first
Nov. 4, 2022, midnight
S0E11 - Golden Goose Chase
For 10 years Dustin Hurt and his father Fred have ventured deep into the Alaskan wilderness chasing massive deposits of gold. Now, with modern equipment, their quest takes them on the hunt for an untapped pocket of gold that the old timers couldn't reach.
June 9, 2023, midnight
S0E12 - The Final Interview: The Legend of Dakota Fred
In his final interview, Fred Hurt shares his incredible journey. From chasing gold in the most remote corners of Alaska to battling cancer, these are the real stories behind his adventures, victories, and struggles to find life-changing gold and a legacy.
March 1, 2024, midnight
S0E13 - In Gold We Trust
Dustin gambles his entire life savings, purchasing a remote Alaskan claim rumored to hold life-changing gold; but Mother Nature's wrath descends, pushing them beyond their limits in their pursuit of the ultimate treasure.
March 8, 2024, midnight
S0E14 - Help From Above
The brave band of brothers return to Alaska, seeking redemption and a fortune. As Mother Nature unleashes her wrath, the miners grapple with unimaginable loss, yet their determination to strike gold drives them toward the biggest find of their lives.
April 18, 2025, midnight
S0E15 - Golden Road
From finding their first flakes to record-breaking nuggets, the Dakota Boys remain relentless in their pursuit of gold; their tactics may have changed, but they don't back down!
July 4, 2025, midnight
S0E16 - On Death's Door
For more than a decade, Dustin Hurt and his crew of extreme white-water miners have pushed themselves right up to the threshold of death's door. They have taken unimaginable risks and constantly put their lives on the line in pursuit of millions in gold.
July 18, 2025, midnight
Network: Discovery
Episode Runtime: 43 min.
Season Runtime: 4472 min.
Released: Jan. 19, 2018
Last Air Date: July 18, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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