Running a 5-inch dredge as in the fourth photo is pretty much a two-person operation, especially if a "hookah" and diving is involved. In small streams like the one in the third photo, there is little chance that the children will be in any danger, yet parents are responsible for looking out for them. This usually means both adults and children will have fun and play in the water as seen in the third photo. After a little time, the cold water inside the wet suit will warm up.Ĭlub outings are a family affair. This part of the work is cold as the initial move into the water is a real shock and assembly is difficult when wearing gloves. One to "watch" or more usefully hold the dredge steady, and one to do the actual work. Much of this assembly is a two-person job. In the second photo, the power jet is being installed on the sluicebox header assembly. Some of the assembly has to be done under the water. A large dredge looks like a huge jigsaw puzzle when it is broken down into it's small parts. Then assembly of the equipment began as seen in the first photo. This wasn't too bad as we could drive within about 50 feet of the water. The first task was to unload and carry the dredges to the water's edge. Wet suits and panners' gloves were the uniform of the day. This day the water measured 36 degrees fahrenheit. October at 11,000 feet elevation means cold mornings and snow on the mountain tops. There were four dredges available ranging in size from 1-1/2" to a Keene 5" triple sluice. Members of the Gold Prospectors of the Rockies, a Denver Colorado gold prospecting club, met at a member's property near Alma Colorado for a day of dredging on October 26, 1996. Gold Prospectors of the Rockies - Advanced Dredging Workshop 961026 Back
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