The Kellys must find gold to pay off their debts. Shawn moves his camp in search of the motherlode, and Vernon’s diver tries to mine without a light.
The worst winter in 100 years is forecast for Nome, Alaska. Shawn chases a jackpot along an ancient riverbed, and Kris goes all-in on brand new equipment.
As another snowstorm approaches Nome, Vernon sets up his operation on the promising Claim 56. The Kellys race to get their new equipment on the ice.
Vernon runs out of patience when one of his divers struggles with the freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, Zeke is left frustrated by unexpected flooding.
Vernon tries to capitalize on a patch of clear weather by sending out two talented divers. Zeke attempts a marathon dive, while Kris has another nightmare day.
Shawn is driven to desperate measures to solve his water overflow problems. Meanwhile, Vernon follows the gold trail despite dangerous ice conditions.
A brand-new arrival shakes up the gold game as Emily shows Jane Kilcher the ropes of running a dredge. Kris Kelly deals with an excavator malfunction.
With Kris away on father duty, Andy is under pressure to bring in gold as captain of the Reaper. Zeke tries Shawn’s coordinates to finally get on the gold trail.
A massive blizzard is about to hit Nome, Alaska, and bring the mining season to an end. Zeke risks one last move, while Shawn hits a big jackpot.