Winter Gold Panning! - Well *THAT* will keep you warm!
Winter in Canada does not keep the gold panners at home, we just go out in the snow and continue finding gold. Check out my finds on my personal river, and see the tips and tricks I have for keeping warm in the winter.
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Everyone needs a break Dan. Glad to see you stuck around. You look and sound so happy in this video just resting. Enjoy your time with your family. And thanks for sharing!
sorry to hear you almost burned out. i was a nurse for 34 years and i know how one can get burned out. what kept me going was, in the back of mine mind, was people who could use my help. i guess a kind of a calling. i am only one in a 1,250,000 subscribers and i would have missed your adventures greatly. my wife also was a nurse for many year and had to quit related to becoming disabled; she often says she really misses nursing and the people. you may never see us but we're here. thanks for staying with us. oh, always love to see your family out with you. i hope one day to see you make a $100,000.00 haul in one day. that would be u.s. dollar haul.
No one needs you burnt out, Dan! Rest, my friend. I know you would never leave us completely, but if you need a break, or just need to slow down, then that's what you need! Watch your heart and stay healthy!
Brother, I and many others don't just watch for the shiny stuff, but also for the informative content! The life of the bearded one is why we watch, and your light hearted classroom approach to your adventures makes it interesting and informative, family included at times! Love the content!!!❤
Hear, hear!!
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I understand completely about being burnt out. I do hope you were are/were able to get some nice restful time at home with the family! Glad you are still making videos, I do enjoy them. But please if you need to take some time do so! Your health is way more important than the videos!
Dan, I think you have a great personality and a wonderful presence. I just enjoy watching you because of that. Keep up the work people do. Enjoy spending time with you even if it is remotely
PLEASE DON'T LEAVE US !!! TAKE YOUR TIME JUST DON'T LEAVE US NEED MORE LIKE U
Dan, videos like this are why I originally subscribed. I never cared much for the “Mega Co-Op” videos. I always enjoy just seeing you happy prospecting out in nature.
I came to say the same. Dan hanging out on the creek feels restful to me.
Good for you Dan. We love your videos, but family comes first. Enjoy your time with the family.
There must be something VERY satisfying about panning YOUR OWN creek.
No snakes no bugs. My favorite time
Family is always the most important thing in life. I'm thankful you bring me along for the ride.
Amen. Family is everything.
Family is more important than Gold because Family is Gold 😊
You should try 100% wool glove liners from an army surplus store. I've used them for winter water stuff, and reason I like them so much is wool retains something like 70% of its insulating ability even when soaking wet. I reach right into the slushy water with the wool liners and my hands warm right back up while still wet. They dry fast too.
I second this. I've got a few pairs and they're great as liners, doubled up or solo. Another option that comes to mind is a pair of neoprene dive gloves but I'm not sure what's better as I haven't deliberately dipped the wool gloves in cold water for any length of time. I do have a pair of the standard 5mm dive gloves and they work well for a bit in cooler water around Lake Superior and in the glacial melt around BC. I'm sure Pauly's got the lowdown on the best ones for relaxing in the teal milkwater. There are slightly thinner ones(3-4mm) designed for use in colder water that would allow more dex and claim some insulation advantages from metalite. An advantage of the wool is I'm assuming there's less of the "spacesuit dexterity" you get from thicker gloves. Of course, good advice on the surplus from the material man himself!
Yes, wool is great. I would not go out in this weather without my wool socks. I assume gloves would be every bit as good.
Take time for family and for yourself, but just Do Not quit KZhead - I love your smile and positive attitude!
Family and peace of mind is more important than anything else in Life! Good on you Dan for seeing that.
Hey Dan, a pause for the cause is always a good thing. Let's see more around the home vlogs - how much funny fur does a gummy bear swept under the couch attract in a week?
Dont care where you digg or how much gold, it is just to see you prospecting thats so fun to watch😊
Everyone deserves a break! A lot of YTers take breaks. Hope you enjoy your time around home!
10:57 Synthetic polar fleece works for those of us who are allergic to genuine wool.
I'm glad you didn't leave KZhead! I enjoy watching your videos, it's relaxing! Good decision to make sure you spend time with your family! Watch out for Bigfoot!
Good for you, Dan! Family first. And we're not going anywhere- come out with videos as you can and want to, we will be here. And lastly, a bit of advice I got 30 years ago as a young buck from an old timer neighbor of mine. He said, "Don't sweat the petty stuff, and don't pet the sweaty stuff." Enjoy your time.
This Florida boy can’t imagine being so cavalier about going gloves free in that water
my favourite videos of yours are always the ones that have you traipsing through the woods of beautiful British Columbia. So if you want to stay home and close to your family.... Im all for it :)
I like your attitude about just having fun as opposed to striking it rich. The real value is the experience not the tiny flakes. 🏴🏴🏴
Winter prospecting is the best - lack of people is a HUGE PLUS
It's nice to hear that u want to stay near your family for a bit ,but please don't give up KZhead your channel is one of the best channel's about mining for gold and family is really really important 😀 and your health to. 😀
Everyone needs some time chilling with the fam. We don’t care if you find no gold. We like to see the beautiful scenery. So very different here in Australia.
Dan, you are obviously an enthusiast! It can’t be that cold as we can’t see your breath as “ dragon breath” - so as a Scot, meh, not cold. I love your videos as your joy, energy and knowledge for your profession shine through. I’m so glad you make a good living from this because you deserve to! Once again a fun video.😊😊😊 Good on you for recognising how tired you were and that you needed to be with your lovely family. That makes you an excellent partner and father, you will reap the rewards for that in all sorts of ways in the future. I’m just an old lady, but family comes first, always. My admiration for you just shot up❤#Danfangirl 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'm glad you're not quitting KZhead. We lost a lot of good creators recently like MattPatt
Slow down, take time for yourself (and family), but please do not stop! Love seeing your natural habitat. Thank you for your videos.
Dan I'm here cause you are an amazing KZheadr and please do the things that make you happy, it's why I watch. When you are with your family or with friends, it's seeing you smile and have such a great attitude. We are all here because you are the only one on here trying to earn subscribers and why you got mine. Cheers and please stay doing what makes you happy
I can see the momentum your you tube has right now! Take breaks, we aren't going anywhere. We will wait years for new a seasons of our favorite TV shows!
Beautiful scenery, enthusiasm, positivity, education, something out of the ordinary, some nice family & friends interaction... All reasons to watch this channel. Oh, & the pretty rocks & stuff are pretty cool, too.
More KZhead's need to take you approach and make sure they take time for them selves. And honestly I am as happy to see you sitting panning relaxed getting no gold. Than filling scale with to. For me watching KZhead is about seeing people doing what they love enjoying life. If that means a variety then great. That's perfect to see. We all love the positive vibe. And I want the true dan behind that. ❤
6:05 Dan, hearing you talk about cold weather preparation reminds me of when I used to be a shellfish fisherman in Cape Cod, I would break through the ice to stand in the salt water for a few hours raking clams. I preferred the all rubberized waders over the neoprene ones, I found them more cut resistant and never seemed to have the leaks everybody else complained about (important for standing up to the brim in water). But the most I wore for warmth under them was flannel pj’s or thermals, and jeans. Top layer was a long sleeve T-shirt, maybe a flannel and a wool sweater with a wind breaker. I don’t know if you need them, but I also had gloves that went up to the arm pits, they have a strap across the back to keep them up. These really made all the difference. Hard work for little pay will keep you warm. But like you, I just loved being out in nature with my overdeveloped sense of discovery. I wonder who makes less money - a person panning for gold, or a person scraping for clams? 🤔🤪😭
Dan, you're not nuts for going out into this weather, you're passionate. Photography is my passion, and one winter I was out taking pics and videos while in 50-70mph winds, which made it around -70, my eyelids were freezing shut! Push on, and I love your videos!!
Photographers can do it in any weather! 😂 As long as our cameras and lenses can handle it! I love my weathersealed Pentax! Even if it is around 15 yrs old and just over 16 mp it takes awsome pictures. 😊
@@peterfdsvenskaflygvapnet2643 Yes, I agree that the equipment is a key factor, and that is why I shoot with Leicas. I've never had an issue, and I've been under splashing waterfalls in the winter.
Gold in your backyard and close to family sounds like a win win
Number 1 priority is your sanity and your happiness. We will be here when you show or don't in youtube.
Like how rivers are made up of tributary creeks, in some ways a humble, pristine creek is more beautiful than a mighty river. Gorgeous spot Dan.
Thanks again Dan. "It's only fun if it's fun" So have fun! You are always a lot of fun for me. I know over a million people would miss you if you quit, but take care of Dan first..
Wow, Dan! You are a hard core planner/prospector by doing your tasks in that cold snowy winter.
Dan I think your making a wise choice staying close to home and taking a break. I love that your prospecting your creek, it may not be a big payout creek but its a closer representation of what most of us hobbiest rospecters are used to. Well actually way better than what i have access to locally here in Ohio. Enjoy your break man, you've earned it.
Definitely envious! Although I imagine this was a week or so ago at least. Hope you are warm in this cold snap! Thanks for the entertainment!
Nothing better than a hot cuppa and Dan panning.❤
Dan if you need time off I know I would understand and respect. Family should always come first no matter what after all prospecting and gold will never replace the warm love of a family. I will always be here waiting for your next adventure. Love the ones when the wife is with you out in the field. Please stay warm and safe this winter ok..
I started watching your channel because I once lived in the Okanagan... I love the videos around BC...i do enjoy the other videos, especially with Jason, but i didn't even watch the Mr Beast one... Please take things easy, family is everything, and hopefully we'll get to see more of the panning on your local rivers, creeks... Keep smiling...🙂🙂👍👍🙏🙏👍🏼🇳🇿
That's a beautiful place you got there! I'm a truck driver so I understand exactly what you're talking about being away I'm glad you found a happy medium! Love your channel!
❤I enjoy the quiet videos too
Ya, I agree with you. Stay closer to home. Nothing beats your own backyard…
Another great video. I prospect for the tranquility of nature, the gold is just a bonus. Hearing and seeing your stream is so peaceful 😉🤗
100%, I'd be very happy retired to a spot just like that.
I glad you decided not to quit youtube. I really enjoy watching your videos. I dont think i would ever be able to this kind of thing so its amazing having your videos to experience what you do and the sight you see. Must people i hope would respect your decisions and a person. We all have things in our lives that can make us question if we are doing the right thing but those times are good so that we value what becomes really important. Please not burn yourself out, the joy this brings you is more important than the joy it brings others. If you burn out then your not happy and it will show. Do your thing your true follows will still be here waiting for the next video. 😉
My fingers are getting numb just WATCHING you pan in that creek!!
I was missing seeing the beautiful creeks, rivers and mountains near you. I love getting to travel to beautiful Canada with you.
If I had a creek like that, I'd just sit there and get lost in my thoughts and the smells, sights, and sounds of peaceful meditation. Good for you in realizing we all need breaks from time to time.
I saw you and Jake magnet fishing in a gross man made pond. you were finding knives and electric scooters. I came here to see what you are about and I like what I see. You seem to be down to earth and a very real person. This is a nice and refreshing thing. Good luck on finding good and I have a lot of videos to start watching.
Such a positive, joyful person. Thank you for your channel.
I am so glad you figured out you needed time with your family. That is so important! Great decision. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for not quitting KZhead. You are one of my favorite channels of all time. At the same time be safe, well rested and happy with your family. Look after your mental and physical. You are a national treasure 🙏💗
From one Canadian to the other, "Good job, and good advice!" ❤
Dan thank you for you’re videos, and all the hard work you have done it creating content, my father loved gold panning was quite ill last 2 years and would love you’re shows, we bought your pay dirt bags for him to pan he loved it gave him great joy in his last months, brought back so many great memories for him. ❤
Best part is knowing that there is still clear water out there. Does not mean that it is safe to live/drink but you can see the three eyed fish swimming towards you, to eat your toes.
Hey Dan. There is a company called Uline canada. That offers all kinds of heavy duty latex gloves for dexterity that may work better with your cotton gloves when panning. 👍
Glad you didn't quit! Definitely you deserve a break and your family will love having you home. While you were saying cotton gloves i was saying wool. I once made wool booties i knit them up and through them in the wash to felt down and then had to block them on my feet. OMG my feet were so happy warm in those booties.
Dan you have to do what's right for you and family so you take a break you take a break I wish you the best for mind and soul.
Dan, your videos are so amazing. Take care of yourself. These fun vids are inspiring. Makes me want to go out and search my local creeks in Michigan, USA. Your positivity and words and videography are so very fun. Don't lose heart and don't feel bad for being selfish! Self care is a real thing. Love your family today and thank them for sharing yourself with us.
I love panning in. The north Georgia mountains. My favorite time to go is November & early March.
I'm glad you are spending time with the family.
Dan you inspire many gold enthusiasts. I've learned a pile from your videos. Thank you😊
A wise choice, love will always recharge the soul. Have a wonderful day!
We love you man! And I think all of your viewers want you to do what makes you happy on or off the camera! ❤
You are such a great Canadian, love your show.....it's ok to skip a week ;]....and yes, we love Canadian exploration, home is good. Cheers
Thank you, Dan, for all of the time you spent to give us awesome videos ❤. Always remember that family comes first❤
I am glad you decided to carry on. I would really miss your videos. But, everyone needs some down time too. Glad you found a good compromise
Family comes first for those that have a family
Its crazy, such a simple concept of videoing what you love doing, and you can make a living off of it. Your videos are so simple yet it captures my attention the whole way through. No wonder you got over 1 mil subscribers 😎
First inch of material behind larger gravel and cobbles below the tree roots that washed clean... Looks like a perfect spot👍⛏️. Thx Dan, video gold.
Enjoy time with family, and happy prospecting ⛏️⚒️
That creek is postcard level quality beautiful. Jealous you own that and can enjoy it.
Don't forget, the cotton gloves are also VERY stylish. 🙂
This video is GREAT Dan!! Im up in North Idaho buried in snow and watch your videos during the off season (winter) to stay motivated for the next panning season!! You've raised the bar with this one sir!! Thanks for braving the cold and elements to continue your always informative and entertaining videos!! MUCH LOVE!
Thanks for sticking with it
Nice looking gold, Dan! I'm so glad you are able to take some time off with family and still do what you love. If you have not noticed, the old Dan is back and enjoying life! The smile on your face and spring in your step, says it all. You only have one family and everyone should make sure to enjoy them before it's too late. I lost my uncle last night. He died a few hours before my birthday. I haven't been able to see him much as he kives way down in Florida. Was that a picker I saw when you were scoping out the bank with black sands? (It was before your second pan). If you freeze the frame, it looks like a piece of gold almost in the northeast corner of the frame. Although it could be just my 👀 Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! Tell everyone in your family hello and that I'm sending warm hugs from Alabama ❤️
Good morning from Colorado. Was able to get out in late December, but now the ground is frozen solid and the shore ice is to think to break a hole through to get to water. C'mon April!
Gee whiz a bit different to where I'm from where you'd be panning in 43c heat around the Palmer River goldfields🥵 Great vid as always Dan!
Love the Dangogh on the cabin wall. Thanks Dan!
Gooooooooodmornnnnninggggg from Pennsylvania, tis a cold morning over here (7°)
Stay warm
It’s as much your time in these beautiful spots as it is what ends up on the scale. Thx for taking us along! 👍🏼
Love your positivity and energy Dan , keep it up !
Good morning from western Saskatchewan. Yesterday morning it was -41.
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Thank you for bringing us to your beautiful creek
A day or two by the creek is just what you need sometimes
Good choice picking your family over the other stuff. To be honest i kinda like these videos on the creek. Relaxing creek sounds in the back and just shoveling through dirt/bedrock in search for treasure. Might those gloves be something for Pauly? he keeps on wrecking his diving gloves. Just don't know for sure if they will fit over the diving gloves though. Thank you Dan for the nice winter scenery. When I was a kid we had snow at least once every winter(in the Netherlands), but lately it's been snowless or maybe max 3 cm.
Family is the biggest gold nugget
You're not crazy for panning in winter, you're crazy for wearing only wool socks. Great video as always.
Hi Dan. Livin the dream. Stay warm. You taught me alot thx. - 48 last night.
Just like a grizzly bear digging for grubs. Ya don't stop till you get it. Love it.
Wet suit boots would keep your feet warm. Best wishes Dan :)
Good choice staying home with the family!