Gold Rush Season 13 Episode 9 May 2026

Parker Schnabel is never one to play it safe, and in this episode, he tasks Mitch Blaschke with a massive new project: mining out an old access road built on virgin ground. Parker dubbed this ambitious cut the "Panama Canal".

Fred Lewis finally received his long-awaited "monster" dozer, but the excitement was short-lived. Gold Rush Season 13 Episode 9

The Yukon Struggle: Recap of Gold Rush Season 13, Episode 9 – "Cursed" Parker Schnabel is never one to play it

The Clayton brothers were also featured, though they faced their own hurdles while attempting to reach their "Golden Acres" claim. They currently sit at less than 12 ounces for the season and desperately need a win to stay competitive with crews like Fred's. The Yukon Struggle: Recap of Gold Rush Season

Mother Nature had other plans. As they began digging, they discovered the ground underneath the road was still frozen.

Tony welcomed a new crew into the "Cursed Cut," hoping to ramp up production.