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Happy2Hockey
post May 20 2016, 10:22 AM
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Hey guys, I was hoping some of you were meeting up sometime in June around Northern Colorado or close to Denver for some panning. I have been panning a few times and have had very little success. I did find a little gold but it was probably more lucky than good. I would love to tag along and learn how to correctly pan. Let me know if anyone is going out for a half day or a day. Thanks.




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post May 20 2016, 11:18 AM
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A few of us will be at Clear Creek tomorrow all day, near the big parking area on the black hawk side (near the county line). Look for a big black avalanche.


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post May 20 2016, 05:59 PM
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Definitely; first panning lesson is free. Just don't blame us if you get addicted.

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post May 20 2016, 08:45 PM
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QUOTE (Happy2Hockey @ May 20 2016, 11:22 AM) *
Hey guys, I was hoping some of you were meeting up sometime in June around Northern Colorado or close to Denver for some panning. I have been panning a few times and have had very little success. I did find a little gold but it was probably more lucky than good. I would love to tag along and learn how to correctly pan. Let me know if anyone is going out for a half day or a day. Thanks.


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Meeting up with some of these great folks on Clear Creek in Jefferson County is a great way to get an introduction to gold panning and have a look at other methods of getting gold. I will be hunting for gold elsewhere the next 2 weekends. Maybe the next 6 weekends. lol

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post May 27 2016, 09:29 AM
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QUOTE (Crusty @ May 20 2016, 12:18 PM) *
A few of us will be at Clear Creek tomorrow all day, near the big parking area on the black hawk side (near the county line). Look for a big black avalanche.


When is the next trip out? I will be available June 5th or maybe either sat/sun the remainder of JUNE. Either way, I would love to meet up with you guys and learn some basics. Is there anything up North or is Poudre canyon/big Thompson canyon no bueno?

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post May 27 2016, 09:50 AM
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QUOTE (Happy2Hockey @ May 27 2016, 09:29 AM) *
When is the next trip out? I will be available June 5th or maybe either sat/sun the remainder of JUNE. Either way, I would love to meet up with you guys and learn some basics. Is there anything up North or is Poudre canyon/big Thompson canyon no bueno?


There is usually one of us at Clear Creek on Saturdays if there is nothing else going on.


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post May 27 2016, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE (Crusty @ May 27 2016, 10:50 AM) *
There is usually one of us at Clear Creek on Saturdays if there is nothing else going on.





Can you provide me with a mile marker or some other reference? I'm not familiar with I-70 West of 25

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post May 31 2016, 10:28 AM
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US 6 through Clear Creek Canyon is where I've been going. Steady flour gold available (although pickers have been seen), and a few of us meet up at the big sign near mile marker ~260. There's usually a rafting bus/van/truck there hanging out as well. I was there Friday, Saturday and Monday. If I know you're coming, I'll bring my sluice. They can be a bit tricky to setup in the high water though.

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post May 31 2016, 12:03 PM
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Weather looks good so far for Saturday, so I plan to be there. There's a possibility I may go Friday afternoon too.

I recommend new folks bring at least a bucket; I don't mind giving you some cons to work on for when you get home. Other basic gear would be a pan, shovel and classifier.


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