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First timer, Newbie looking for help |
May 20 2016, 10:22 AM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 20-May 16 From: Loveland Member No.: 122,660 |
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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May 20 2016, 11:18 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915 |
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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May 20 2016, 05:59 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 875 Joined: 25-July 14 From: Westminster, CO Member No.: 117,949 |
Definitely; first panning lesson is free. Just don't blame us if you get addicted.
If you miss the monster Avalanche, I'll be in a blue Tacoma. -------------------- Lifetime Member
opera non verba "All courses of action are risky, so prudence is not in avoiding danger (it's impossible), but calculating risk and acting decisively. Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer." ~Niccolò Machiavelli Ref Code: EM448 |
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May 20 2016, 08:45 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 898 Joined: 9-January 14 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 116,265 |
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. Welcome to the Colorado Prospector forums Happy2Hockey! 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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May 27 2016, 09:29 AM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 20-May 16 From: Loveland Member No.: 122,660 |
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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May 27 2016, 09:50 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915 |
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. -------------------- Find Colorado Prospector on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170314493176558
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May 27 2016, 01:43 PM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 20-May 16 From: Loveland Member No.: 122,660 |
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May 31 2016, 10:28 AM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 875 Joined: 25-July 14 From: Westminster, CO Member No.: 117,949 |
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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opera non verba "All courses of action are risky, so prudence is not in avoiding danger (it's impossible), but calculating risk and acting decisively. Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer." ~Niccolò Machiavelli Ref Code: EM448 |
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May 31 2016, 12:03 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 875 Joined: 25-July 14 From: Westminster, CO Member No.: 117,949 |
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. -------------------- Lifetime Member
opera non verba "All courses of action are risky, so prudence is not in avoiding danger (it's impossible), but calculating risk and acting decisively. Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer." ~Niccolò Machiavelli Ref Code: EM448 |
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