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Introduction to panning

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Regulations 101........what you need to know before starting.

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Meet the gold pan..........how it works and why it works.

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Gold.......it's characteristics, how to identify it, and what to do with it.

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Panning.....how to use a pan, different techniques.......even dry panning (no water!)

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Putting it all together.........You're now an educated prospector! You now have the tools you need to succeed!

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$50 per panner

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​Highbanking

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So your ready to move more material? Then Highbanking is your next step!

​Regulations 101.......what you need to know before you start highbanking.

​The Highbanker.......The components (pump, sluice, hopper, frame and optional dredge attachment), what they do, and how to set it all up.

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​Operation.........proper adjustments and operation of the highbanker including slope of the sluice box, flow rate, and feed rate.

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​Clean up.......The proper way to clean out the sluice box without loosing any material.

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​$100 per prospector

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​Dredging

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​You've learned how to pan. You've  been bitten by the gold bug and stepped up to highbanking to move more material.......But you want more!!!!

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Welcome to dredging.......there's no turning back from here.

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The dredge..........How it works, and why it works, and a little history on the suction dredge

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​Set up and adjustment........How to put it together and adjust it for optimum performance.

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​The air system.........The compressor, the reserve tank, airlines, and regulator. What it all is, how to set it up, and how to use it

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​Diver safety.............you don't have to be completely under water to dredge, but if you are then diver safety is a MUST!​

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​Diver down...........We're in the water and moving material. Getting the hole started and what to do after.

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​Technique.............Tips, tricks, and different techniques to help you become a successful dredger

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​Clean up.............How to disassemble the sluice box and clean it out without loosing material

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​$150 per adult

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​Due to the nature of dredging, there is a limit of 2 people per dredge outing.