Gold Rush: White Water

About Gold Rush: White Water

Gold Rush: White Water is an exciting reality television series first released on Discovery Channel in 2018. The show centers around seasoned gold miners, "Dakota" Fred Hurt and his son Dustin Hurt, as they bring their mining skills to bear in the challenging terrain of Alaska. The unmatched force of nature and harsh environment of the white water rapids add to the extreme difficulty of their endeavor. The pair persevere despite risk to life and limb, demonstrating their unrelenting quest to strike gold.

Making / Production

The series is a spin-off of the successful show Gold Rush, and follows the harsher, more extreme mining models utilized by the Hurts. It is produced by Raw Television, with Dimitri Doganis and James Bates as executive producers. The filming is done on location in Alaska, using specialized equipment to capture the risky and adrenaline-filled moments of the show.

Actors

• “Dakota” Fred Hurt: A seasoned miner and the father in the duo, Fred demonstrates the tenacity and resilience required to conquer harsh nature. He plays himself, giving a raw and authentic performance.
• Dustin Hurt: Fred's equally daring son, Dustin, plays himself and shows a dedicated miner grappling with the challenges that come with mining in such an extreme environment.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is a spin-off of the original show "Gold Rush" which was also a notable success.
• The filmed location is genuinely in extreme environments in Alaska.
• Dustin Hurt, one of the miners in the show, is trained in survival and mountaineering skills which come handy during their expedition.
• “Dakota” Fred Hurt was also a part of the original Gold Rush series but left after season 4 to pursue gold mining on his terms.

Quotes

• “There’s gold in that there creek, and we’re gonna find it!” – Fred Hurt
• “If it were easy, everyone would do it… but there’s nothing easy about it.” – Dustin Hurt

Music, Soundtrack

The music and soundtrack of Gold Rush: White Water enhances the thrilling atmosphere of the show. The instrumental background music complements the extreme environment in which the mining duo operate. Further details about the soundtrack are limited due to it being a reality show.