Meet Roger, A Full Time Nome Beach Miner

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

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  • @alexrichards24
    @alexrichards24 12 дней назад +5

    Thank you for interviewing Roger. He is an interesting person and living the dream, working his own hours and not part of a crazy corporate structure. A completely honest lifestyle.

  • @dodgeit3014
    @dodgeit3014 2 года назад +80

    You should make this a thing. Interview more. I really enjoyed this.

  • @OnTheGoldNZ
    @OnTheGoldNZ 10 месяцев назад +12

    What a good fella, could talk and listen to that man all day

  • @bodge6886
    @bodge6886 2 года назад +36

    Livin in a shack on a beach digging for gold is my kinda life❤

  • @blech71
    @blech71 2 года назад +22

    I love meeting and chilling with people like this. You always learn so much. Faith in humanity restored when u run across good people

  • @OleGeezerCirca1941
    @OleGeezerCirca1941 2 года назад +61

    In a city his home would be slum housing. On the beach, a gracious abode. It just depends on how one looks at things. I envy him and his wife. As a fellow Michigander I wish them health and good luck. 😁 👍

    • @AmericanGoldProspectors
      @AmericanGoldProspectors  2 года назад +3

      Thanks for watching!

    • @lapislazuli4926
      @lapislazuli4926 Год назад +2

      Well said.

    • @bretterful
      @bretterful 11 месяцев назад +2

      Nah its slum but hey ya don't need a mansion to be happy. Half they're luck

    • @Jason-ke2nj
      @Jason-ke2nj 11 месяцев назад +4

      Value is an individual perspective 😊

    • @Cory_glocks
      @Cory_glocks 10 месяцев назад

      Reclusive people,They do not understand poverty,

  • @DetectaBull
    @DetectaBull 2 года назад +22

    Great to see the smaller miners in the area.

  • @jiyushugi1085
    @jiyushugi1085 11 месяцев назад +13

    There are so many different ways to live one's life. Happy are those who find a life that suits them.

  • @glendadalejones3753
    @glendadalejones3753 2 года назад +15

    What a guy. Huge respect 🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @chrismaak2972
    @chrismaak2972 Год назад +11

    Man this looked so cool. Living of what the world offers you. Food from the sea. Warmth from the wood. Gold from nature. Hard to beat! Im jelly

    • @AmericanGoldProspectors
      @AmericanGoldProspectors  Год назад

      Thanks for watching, chris maak!! Get that gold!!

    • @JI7NKJ
      @JI7NKJ 21 день назад

      Its all there for anyone that wants it but the multi nationals want it all.

  • @davidwilliamson1256
    @davidwilliamson1256 21 день назад +4

    This is something I have always dreamed of doing man I can watch these videos all day

  • @thewhitewizard1320
    @thewhitewizard1320 9 месяцев назад +6

    Wish I'd seen this vid 30 years ago ! Done crap office jobs most of that time. (in Europe) The fresh air, hard work to keep in shape, would have loved it.

  • @VendettaProspecting
    @VendettaProspecting 2 года назад +8

    Pretty neat, got everything they need to enjoy live and never leave!!! Thanks AGP for showing and sharing this

  • @VicSwanby
    @VicSwanby 15 дней назад +3

    Anyone who can fulfill a life goal and live on a beach and make darn good money at it this guy is definitely living right.

  • @drewroe3455
    @drewroe3455 2 года назад +9

    G'day from Australia!
    I've worked in the Mining Industry as a Dump Truck Operator/Driving Instructor at various open cut gold mines over the years, yet never really heard much about beach mining.
    Roger and his wife are definitely living the dream while making money for Jam! 😎
    I love the idea of doing something similar myself.
    Peace be with you. 🙏💜💪🌏✅

  • @outnorthprospecting
    @outnorthprospecting 2 года назад +9

    I really enjoy when you interview the miners on the beach, they seems like decent nice people, thanks for sharing 😀🍺👍

  • @aumetalmental8403
    @aumetalmental8403 2 года назад +11

    I'm gonna have to chat Roger up a bit. I'm from Michigan as well and he's living my dream right now.🤣✌️😎

    • @paulabroadworth2504
      @paulabroadworth2504 2 года назад +5

      Hi I'm Paula Roger's wife. It was him and I in the video.

    • @akgoldbear7669
      @akgoldbear7669 2 года назад

      @@paulabroadworth2504 Hello. How do you sell gold? 🙂

    • @aumetalmental8403
      @aumetalmental8403 2 года назад +1

      @@paulabroadworth2504 Hi Paula, I'm Will. Currently from Lansing MI. Where about are you and Roger located? I'm collecting my retirement now and told myself when I grow up I want to be a treasure hunter 🤣 I have 2 gold claims in Idaho but selling one, or give it away cause I can't work both and my son's not interested. He told me when I strike it rich, he'll be right out 😂

    • @AmericanGoldProspectors
      @AmericanGoldProspectors  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching, AU MetalMental!! Get that gold!!

    • @jessicagomez3097
      @jessicagomez3097 9 месяцев назад

      Cool can he use the gold Paula to pay for the 18 years of child support he missed?

  • @robtathome
    @robtathome 2 года назад +3

    I could watch these all day

  • @69440500
    @69440500 2 года назад +7

    Seems like a awesome group of people up there, hopefully one day I can get there to see it.

  • @leslove6097
    @leslove6097 2 года назад +6

    Another great day on the beaches of Nome! Thanks for taking us along with you and Gary! Wish you both great success!

  • @jeffersonstategold8349
    @jeffersonstategold8349 2 года назад +3

    i really appreciate your taking the time to talk to people. This is what it's about!

  • @blacksand357
    @blacksand357 2 года назад +7

    That was a great interview, very insightful look at what mining on the beach in Nome can be like. I imagine you really have to love it to do it, especially with those damn bears around...

  • @atadventuresuk
    @atadventuresuk 2 года назад +4

    That was really cool. And you would be surprised on how much that probably meant to him you just stopping buy and chatting and showing an interest. Good on ya well done

  • @timothyanderson2108
    @timothyanderson2108 24 дня назад +1

    The chill fact they all live by
    Is such a relief
    Remember peeps you can do this too ❤

    • @AmericanGoldProspectors
      @AmericanGoldProspectors  21 день назад

      Oh ya!

    • @b80-s9i
      @b80-s9i 18 дней назад

      Yup, you can do this IF you own some balls & know what the word desire is!💪😎👍

  • @GSProspecting
    @GSProspecting 2 года назад +3

    Great trip out fam. Keep on having fun getting that au and living the dream. Your doing great work fam. Always have a blast coming by. Gold Squad Out!!!

  • @scatterman13
    @scatterman13 2 года назад +3

    This really would make a good series interviewing different old-time and newschool beach miners

  • @tadvanallen
    @tadvanallen 2 года назад +2

    Great lil Documentary.. its really fun to watch and see these..

  • @geneoleary6809
    @geneoleary6809 2 года назад +3

    I just tapped in and subscribed
    I do like your Alaska content the most so keep it up in Nome
    There's no place like Nome lol

  • @glentimmins7560
    @glentimmins7560 2 года назад +3

    That would be a sweet summer job! Awesome place!

  • @MrDazP1adv3ntures
    @MrDazP1adv3ntures 2 года назад +1

    This is proper modern day rush stuff Bryan, what a brilliant insight into the real Nome

  • @bASICMiner
    @bASICMiner 2 года назад +3

    What a great video! I really enjoyed watching this- what a nice dude.

  • @goldpanr
    @goldpanr 2 года назад +2

    Awesome footage Bryan! Amazing gold - WOW!

  • @buffalokrisgoldprospecting
    @buffalokrisgoldprospecting 2 года назад +2

    That place is awsome. Great stuff thanks for sharing

  • @roccocataldo5818
    @roccocataldo5818 Год назад +1

    Miner very impressive, down to earth. Interesting video.

  • @BenzoGold79
    @BenzoGold79 2 года назад +1

    Another awesome Alaska adventure Bryan, wake up time to dig🤠⚒️⚒️⚒️🍻

  • @jeffmcauliff5315
    @jeffmcauliff5315 2 года назад +6

    Bryan living the dream ! Hope to dredge with you next winter and have you back for the AMRA dinner

  • @offpherj7884
    @offpherj7884 2 года назад +4

    Not a Hilton but I could live through a summer or two there! Thanks for posting!

  • @danhammon2521
    @danhammon2521 2 года назад +3

    Hey Bryan 👍👍👍💪 Rodger and wife rocks bro🇺🇸🇺🇸💪❤️

  • @PartridgeFamilyProspecting
    @PartridgeFamilyProspecting 2 года назад +2

    awesome characters thanks for haring with us!

  • @danmcelroy6584
    @danmcelroy6584 2 года назад +2

    That looks to be fun! Hard work but fun.👍👍

  • @manayt808
    @manayt808 2 года назад +2

    Great video brother! Keep up the work always stay blessed

  • @Jessica-hn5oz
    @Jessica-hn5oz 2 года назад +1

    Thank You for your videos, I'm planning to go there next summer! Good to know kind of what to expect when you get there, I still have a lot of homework to do before I go there

  • @oldmanx1234
    @oldmanx1234 2 года назад +3

    My grandfather mined on the Nome Beach more than 80 years ago.

  • @michaelwaddell9461
    @michaelwaddell9461 18 дней назад +3

    I am now 73 and want to do this before I pass on. I have a plan

  • @timothyanderson2108
    @timothyanderson2108 24 дня назад +1

    A picker to the true goer
    That's more beautiful to hear then anything you could ask for
    You You beach dwellers 😊

  • @s.d.iprospecting4359
    @s.d.iprospecting4359 2 года назад +3

    Love these videos!

  • @TheGreatestJuJu
    @TheGreatestJuJu 2 года назад +17

    How many months can people do this realistically before weather chases them out? I watch the TV show I was always curious about the beach miners I’m glad I found your channel.

    • @TheCapns
      @TheCapns 2 года назад +5

      Considering that daylight lasts for 24 hrs during the peak summer months and it starts thawing out around late spring there's probably about 5 months of ideal weather however if you find a hot spot then you can make enough money to get you through the rest of the year when your down due to inclement weather conditions.

    • @mazlosoutdooradventures8594
      @mazlosoutdooradventures8594 2 года назад +1

      3 or 4

    • @julianmarsh7993
      @julianmarsh7993 2 года назад +5

      @@TheCapns If you know what your doing you can stay in tent's, Teepee's for ever, I used to live/camp rough with friends i the Scottish Highlands before returning to day jobs. If you can make a plywood hut whilst building a log cabin as long as your health holds, then until death or old age, mussels, crabs, lobsters off the beach, free wood, venison, every fooker growing potaoes, veg, roots....Made te wrong choice man.....Take care good luck.

    • @supertramp6011
      @supertramp6011 2 года назад

      @@julianmarsh7993 Where was that Julian? I know a few Teepee dwellers up here in the highlands..,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @Mile-long-list
      @Mile-long-list 2 года назад

      3 to 5. Nome is brutal. Many die trying. Dont do it.

  • @butziporsche8646
    @butziporsche8646 2 года назад +2

    I always like fishing for Silvers in Unalkleet. Been to all the villages on Norton Sound many times.

  • @randy1ization
    @randy1ization Год назад

    love the vids, keep em coming.. wish I was there.. its on my bucket list for sure..

  • @davidwilliamson1256
    @davidwilliamson1256 21 день назад +1

    Thanks for the video love it geter done 😊

  • @djsi38t
    @djsi38t 2 года назад +1

    Really great content and kind of cool that Im from maine and you went from maine to nome where I would love to be!

  • @VictorPizzola
    @VictorPizzola 14 дней назад

    Wow. I am jealous. The 1st time I found gold ( river ) was a shiny eye catching glint / glimmer. Backed up a step and pickced it up. Know a guy who knew a guy who picked it on the Yukon.

  • @FunnyAnimalsCrew
    @FunnyAnimalsCrew 2 года назад +1

    So what months can you mine the beach without freezing to death? Thank you for all the videos been watch them all for over a year now.

    • @AmericanGoldProspectors
      @AmericanGoldProspectors  2 года назад

      It's mid-August right now, and it's only been in the low 50's for a high the last week or so.

    • @FunnyAnimalsCrew
      @FunnyAnimalsCrew 2 года назад

      Ok so like June July and August that's it I'm guessing then?

    • @D.D.-ud9zt
      @D.D.-ud9zt 10 месяцев назад

      @@FunnyAnimalsCrew Think about the Continental US, you can get snow and cold by late October (maybe not so much with the last 4 years of odd weather). That far north that's part of real winter, maybe it starts a weak or two later than it used to but it will generally be uncomfortably cold outside of when you are talking except maybe a few weeks into September as well, depends on the year.

  • @DTGTDetectingTheGoldenTriangle
    @DTGTDetectingTheGoldenTriangle 2 года назад +2

    Hats off to you boys and girls doing the hard work out there in the cold you could do that sort of mining in Australia all year round and at least it would be worm but water is a bit of an issu

  • @andyhaas5117
    @andyhaas5117 2 года назад +1

    Another awesome video good luck in nome

  • @andrewpetrie2103
    @andrewpetrie2103 2 года назад +1

    It's funny watching this before the shit storm. 💥💥💥🇨🇦. You can't kill Roger. Never!!!!!

  • @nhragold1922
    @nhragold1922 2 года назад +2

    If it weren't for racing I'd be living that life! That's the real American dream right there!

  • @downyourtube
    @downyourtube Год назад +1

    Bryan is such a considerate nice guy. I noticed several times the way he said things to be helpful.
    I wonder how Gary and his Wife are? Hope they are well and safe.

  • @joselopez-kx3sm
    @joselopez-kx3sm 2 года назад +1

    this is on my retirement bucket list. i want to feel like a 49r with all the comforts of the modern world.

  • @goldprounlimited1750
    @goldprounlimited1750 2 года назад +2

    You need to setup shop next to him haha, if he will let you!!
    Nice vid Bryan!

  • @PaNDaSNiP3R
    @PaNDaSNiP3R 2 года назад +2

    Seems like people are really friendly and willing to give advice and help out. I’m saving up my money and I wanna come up and try my luck. Been a dream of mine for last 10 years.

    • @akgoldbear7669
      @akgoldbear7669 2 года назад +2

      Your dream for the last 10 years?! 🤔 If you don't start this year, you'll never start. What can be done today should be done today or never. Do it! Good luck ✌🙂

    • @notthemaori1497
      @notthemaori1497 2 года назад +1

      Well said my man from New Zealand

    • @AmericanGoldProspectors
      @AmericanGoldProspectors  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching, PaNDaSNiP3R!! Get that gold!!

    • @PaNDaSNiP3R
      @PaNDaSNiP3R 2 года назад

      @@akgoldbear7669 I have a life a job so it’s not super easy to just pack up and go with zero plan. Also people live check to check. I don’t have a lot of money so ya it’s a dream. Someday I hope I can make it a reality

  • @svenp6504
    @svenp6504 2 года назад +11

    These are tough people to be living this way and doing this work at their age...

  • @zve482
    @zve482 2 года назад +1

    Nice video. You won’t see this anywhere else. 👍🏻

  • @andrewpetrie2103
    @andrewpetrie2103 2 года назад +1

    Unknown to Roger, Hell was coming. All the best Sir!🇨🇦🥓 You still won! Hell has a special way of saying hello...As your being washed away with the surf....😳

  • @williamwallace725
    @williamwallace725 Год назад +1

    This is the best...

  • @allansgoldmining
    @allansgoldmining 2 года назад +3

    This so awesome ! I want to do this. Love the beach life. How long can stay on beach before storms or ice kicks you out?Thanks for taking us on this little tour !

  • @chrispatriot
    @chrispatriot 2 года назад

    I am SO CLOSE to being one of these people next year.... Sooooo close! My buddies need to finish growing a pair, because right now they've enjoyed the value of being urbanites for too long and convincing them to make this excursion has ended up quickly turning into other subject matters... But I'm going to give this some serious thought.
    Love the videos and learning a lot. Keep'em coming....

    • @AmericanGoldProspectors
      @AmericanGoldProspectors  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching, Chris Banzet!! Get that gold!!

    • @greenandgold2185
      @greenandgold2185 2 года назад

      I'll be your business buddy. It's always more productive when 2 people work a claim.

  • @rickdonegan518
    @rickdonegan518 2 года назад +1

    After a full on bearing sea binge, I still haven't seen the 'General store' with pricing.
    Good to hear an honest curse word too!

  • @Squaredbets
    @Squaredbets 2 года назад

    appreciate all these video's!

  • @timothyanderson2108
    @timothyanderson2108 24 дня назад +1

    When I had the go left in me
    That sun light ratio would of suited me huge
    Such a beautiful lifestyle they have ❤

  • @keithcross9928
    @keithcross9928 Год назад +1

    The ole Roger. I haven't seen him since high school. I never did leave Caro. LOL

  • @arcticmorning
    @arcticmorning Год назад +1

    Excellent channel. Content and subject is interesting

  • @RV_Chef_Life
    @RV_Chef_Life 9 месяцев назад +1

    I don’t even gold mine and this was a great video!

  • @eddieadams4770
    @eddieadams4770 2 года назад +1

    Yeah, I think I'll keep my job.
    Good luck up there.

  • @josephnewman9175
    @josephnewman9175 2 года назад +5

    Cool video guys! That dude living with his wife out there may not be correct in everything he says but he sure believes it! You boys treated him great! Thanks for showing what it's like up there. Really doesn't seem too bad if the gold is good. Good luck out there! Joe gold

  • @supertramp6011
    @supertramp6011 2 года назад +2

    Gold miners are a special breed! What an awesome dude,livin his dream. That looks like a tough life for not a huge amount of money, but he sounds like he loves it, and makes the most of it.

  • @terrystrife4198
    @terrystrife4198 25 дней назад +1

    No need to judge these people they are doing what they want to do and having fun doing it at least they aren't doing slave labor it was me I'd be right up there enjoying the view the salmon the gold and having fun. I've thought about selling my property here in Oregon and purchasing land in Alaska. I have done gold mining in Colorado. Beach mining would just be a hobby. Hats off to these Beach miners! Good luck find lots of gold make lots of money and have fun doing it

  • @donaldinnewmexico
    @donaldinnewmexico 2 года назад +1

    Hi, Bryan. Hi, Gary. Good interview. What a way to spend your summer. The Beach Life w/benifits. Gold, salmon, and berries. Beach life is berry berry good.
    *TYU*

  • @KurtOnoIR
    @KurtOnoIR 10 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing

  • @BrianM-44041
    @BrianM-44041 4 месяца назад +1

    I would love to do that with a small trommel and washer. It bums me out living on the shores of lake erie with similar crappy weather and tons of black sand but almost zero gold. We have tons of rivers and creeks but the glaciers passed over us and dumped their gold further south. If i mined the beach here for ten years i might get a gram. Lol there is a nearby river with a tiny amount of flour gold but its all protected area no sluicing or digging allowed 😢 maybe someday ill make the trek to Nome and seek my fortune. 😊

  • @freelancenerd4804
    @freelancenerd4804 2 года назад +1

    Nice clean Bach

  • @Pa.PatriotProspecting
    @Pa.PatriotProspecting 2 года назад +1

    Really cool 😎 👌🏻

    • @AmericanGoldProspectors
      @AmericanGoldProspectors  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching, Pa. Patriot Prospecting & Treasures!! Get that gold!!

  • @feelinghealingfrequences7179
    @feelinghealingfrequences7179 2 года назад +1

    good interview

  • @robgrubb420
    @robgrubb420 2 года назад +1

    awesome!

  • @Robert-tt5tg
    @Robert-tt5tg Год назад +2

    Living the dream

  • @reeatch
    @reeatch 4 месяца назад +1

    My friends and I really enjoyed the video. We did some searching online and made some calls, but are stumped by this question: How hard is it to get an all terrain vehicle for the summer, and how much will it cost?

  • @JI7NKJ
    @JI7NKJ 21 день назад +4

    Roger seems the type of guy that if he found a mountain of gold he wouldn't know what to do with himself.

  • @greatbasingoldrush
    @greatbasingoldrush 2 года назад +1

    Good gold video

  • @nathangandara9607
    @nathangandara9607 2 года назад +1

    That looked like a nice meteorite. That guy's living the dream

  • @glendadalejones3753
    @glendadalejones3753 2 года назад +2

    Fascinating…
    A burning question. I’m sure it’s been said but I forget.
    Where does all this gold come from in nome,is it from inland,on the beach or under the waves?
    I realise I ought to read up more.it’s just so fascinating.

    • @judd_s5643
      @judd_s5643 2 года назад

      All gold comes from the stars! It’s a byproduct of a star going supernova (nuclear explosion). Interesting tidbit, they have made gold in a nuclear reactor but it was not economically feasible.

    • @AmericanGoldProspectors
      @AmericanGoldProspectors  2 года назад +1

      I believe it came from the mountains and glaciers pushed it to the sea. Thanks for watching!

    • @glendadalejones3753
      @glendadalejones3753 2 года назад

      @@AmericanGoldProspectors oh wow,so interesting.ty Ty for your reply ☺️👍

  • @CountryBoyParotEyes
    @CountryBoyParotEyes 2 месяца назад +1

    Where was this in nome they are all camping at 😮

  • @jefforso-richmond4636
    @jefforso-richmond4636 2 года назад +1

    Can you use a dry banker nozzle on land up there?

  • @GramCanyonSam
    @GramCanyonSam 2 года назад +2

    Broken shock ? Great video as always Bryan

    • @AmericanGoldProspectors
      @AmericanGoldProspectors  2 года назад +1

      Ball joints and shocks, it's a Nome car, lol. I borrowed it from Vernon. Thanks for watching!

  • @patrickstarnes2355
    @patrickstarnes2355 11 месяцев назад +1

    Living a dream.

  • @Draintheswamp2024
    @Draintheswamp2024 2 года назад +1

    very cool

  • @timothyanderson2108
    @timothyanderson2108 24 дня назад +1

    No thieves is a truly beautiful thing
    That alone people need to understand

  • @angryoldwhiteguy
    @angryoldwhiteguy Год назад +1

    After the "Super Storm" how is the ol'guy in the 20 yr beach shack?

  • @mealex303
    @mealex303 2 года назад +3

    wow this is amazing i hope that someone will make a go fund me for the people of nome and make sure its made safer for people

  • @scottsorensen239
    @scottsorensen239 2 года назад +1

    I hear roger broadworth jr is a living legend in nome.

  • @wheellifecycling
    @wheellifecycling 24 дня назад +1

    So no motorized equipment? If one wanted to bring in a electric excavator is that ok? A few years back i saw him in that shack or somebody else.