Ep 125- Gold Panning On The River (Feat. Matthew Ritchie)

from Wilderness Wavelength · host George Shantz and Scott Sunderwald

Grab your pan and boots! In this episode of Wilderness Wavelength, we head down to the riverbanks with outdoor expert Matthew Ritchie. Matthew guides us through the patient, rewarding art of gold panning. He shares his top insider tips, reveals how to "read" the river to find the best deposits, and explains the exact techniques needed to separate worthless dirt from real gold flakes. Whether you are a curious beginner or a seasoned prospector, this episode will give you the gold fever!

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