Then back to the big city of McGrath Sept 2011

Clearing the runway September 2011

You might think all work and no play makes for dull boys, but I guarantee these guys wouldn't trade their experience for anything.  Here is Dave working his butt off clearing the runway.  A plane can't land on the site yet because it is so thick with brush.  They had to have a chopper take them in this time.  They went back to McGrath everynight because they didn't have enough equipment or provisions to set up camp.   

2 happy campers on the fourth of July Creek in Spet 2011

This is their first time on their claim and they didn't seem to waste anytime testing their site. 

Here is Dave with his sleice no doubt drooling with anticipation. 

Their persistence paid off and they are already plotting their plan of attack.  I know what you're thinking and no...they can carry their gold finds in their pocket right now.  But next year, who knows what they are going to need to carry their gold out.   

It's September and the mosquitos don't seem to be bothering them.  But again, wait till next summer. 

The 4th of July Creek September 2011

Just a little ways from the river

Let's head to the river

Here's Dave getting ready to head down to the river.