Ep 10. Parker's 21st

Parker Schnabel, the young and ambitious gold miner, turns 21 on this episode of Gold Rush: Alaska. The crew is excited to celebrate his birthday, but there's no rest for the weary as they continue to hunt down gold in the harsh Alaskan terrain.

Parker's mining site, Scribner Creek, is yielding great results, but with such success comes added pressure. Parker feels a need to prove himself even further, so he hires two additional workers, Mike Beets and Kevin Hiatt, to help increase production. Parker hopes their efforts will lead to bigger paydays and more success.

Meanwhile, Tony Beets' dredge at Eureka Creek is down again, leaving him with only one dredge to work with. Tony is frustrated and worried about the loss of gold and potential income. He orders his son Kevin and crew member Monica to do all they can to fix the broken dredge and get the gold flowing once again.

At the same time, Todd Hoffman and his crew are struggling to find gold at Fairplay Mine. The team is running low on money and morale is low, as their latest attempts to extract gold have not been successful. Todd sees Parker as a potential investor, and he decides to approach him about the idea of buying into his mine in order to help fund their own operations.

As Parker celebrates his 21st birthday, he reflects on his journey and how much he has accomplished in such a short amount of time. Despite the challenging conditions and risks involved in gold mining, Parker is driven to succeed. He recognizes the importance of teamwork and hard work, and he hopes that his crew can continue to work towards their common goal of finding more gold.

Throughout the episode, the crews face various obstacles, including equipment failures, harsh weather conditions, and dangerous mining practices. Yet, despite these challenges, they remain committed to their mission of striking gold and improving their fortunes. As the season reaches its midway point, tensions are high and the stakes are even higher. The gold miners must push themselves to the limit in order to keep their dreams of striking it rich alive.