Jimmy Dorsey’s time with the Hoffmans was eventful, to say the least. A greenhorn miner, Jimmy Dorsey gradually gained experience over the years and became quite good at panning. But for all his skills in discovering gold, Jimmy became the scapegoat...
There is only one Tony Beets. From his almost legendary skills in mining for gold to his colorful language, Tony embodies all that miners are made up of. Born and raised on a farm, Tony has come a long way from...
Of all the cast members featured in Gold Rush, Rick Ness had the most natural progression. He first came into the series as a greenhorn who had little to no idea about mining. After joining Parker’s crew from the second season,...
For the longest time, the Hoffmans ruled the mining business and were considered the guys to beat. However, their dominance lasted only for a few years as Parker Schnabel burst into the scene. A dirt nerd, Parker was practically raised in...
If there is anyone Parker Schnabel has to thank for his massive success in the gold mining, then it is his grandfather, John Schnabel. A second-generation miner, John ran the mining business until he was 90 years of age, at which...
Chris Doumitt stumbled into mining by accident. A veteran carpenter, Chris was introduced to mining when his long-time friend, Greg Remsburg asked Chris to build a cabin during the 1st season of the Gold Rush. Even though Chris had planned to...
It took a literal punch in the face for Dave Turin to leave the Hoffmans and depart from Gold Rush. A level-headed miner, Dave Turin was the glue that held the Hoffmans together. A red-blooded All-American go-getter, Dave understands the importance...
Fred Hurt is not afraid to ruffle a few feathers here and there. An uncompromising and hard-headed miner, Fred has enjoyed a diverse career. Before getting into mining, Fred worked as a Commercial Diver in the Gulf of Mexico. After running...
Todd Hoffman reignited his father’s dream of mining and has since led the Hoffmans to a fortune. One of the original cast members of the reality TV series, Gold Rush, Todd Hoffman is the son of Jack Hoffman. When Jack had...
The Hoffmans were the undoubted star of the first few seasons of the reality TV series, Gold Rush. When the series first began airing in 2010, the producers focused on the Hoffman family, at the center of which was Jack Hoffman....