Rich Fretterd
Birth Name:
Rich Fretterd
Birth Place:
Hudson, New York, United States
Fast Facts
- Discovered the record-breaking smokey quartz crystal in the Pike's Peak region, which he donated to the Colorado Schools of Mining and Engineering
- Became interested in rocks and geology after reading Golden Books on the subject at the age of 8
- Started out as an underground miner at the Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Company
- Quote: "In life we are given a chance to get in touch with ourselves, with who we are and what drives us․ The thing is to search out your passion, whatever it is․ And it will happen, once you search it out and move forward with it and doors will open․"
- Best known as a geology enthusiast and star on the reality show "Prospectors․"
- Worked as a Woodland Park surveyor until he was laid off in 2008
- Has donated specimens to the Pike's Peak Historical Society Museum