Devil's Canyon
Extreme prospectors Boyce Goff, Ben van der Valk and John Belcik travel separately into the areas of Devil's Canyon that are far beyond the reach of big mining companies, in search of the next big pay streak. No roads, no trails, no camera crew, no help. Alone for weeks, the men are caught in a tug-of-war between searching for gold and doing whatever it takes to survive.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Reality
Extreme prospectors Boyce Goff, Ben van der Valk and John Belcik travel separately into the areas of Devil's Canyon that are far beyond the reach of big mining companies, in search of the next big pay streak. No roads, no trails, no camera crew, no help. Alone for weeks, the men are caught in a tug-of-war between searching for gold and doing whatever it takes to survive.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Lone Gold
Tue, Jun 6, 2017 41 mins
Gold miners Boyce and Ben separately venture into the bush of British Columbia in search of the next big pay streak. Completely alone-- packing everything they'll need to mine and survive, both men race against winter for the chance to walk home rich.
Episode 2
Hell and High Water
Tue, Jun 13, 2017 41 mins
Ben is running out of food, but unexpected snow gives hope of tracking wild game, while a promising dig site motivates Boyce to haul in his heavy mining equipment. Hunger and freezing temperatures threaten gold production as survival becomes critical.
Episode 3
Wasting Away
Tue, Jun 20, 2017 41 mins
With winter just weeks away, Boyce considers a massive risk to cross a river to reach rich ground while Ben rappels down a cliff in search of legendary nuggets. 68 year-old mining veteran John Belcik makes his descent into the Canyon.
Episode 4
Big Risk Big Reward
Tue, Jun 27, 2017 41 mins
Desperate for a breakthrough, John's mining plans are derailed when a tree crushes his shelter. Ben discovers the best dig site he's ever seen, but without fresh meat has no energy to mine it. Boyce's only shot at gold leaves him with dire options.
Episode 5
Dead Men Get No Gold
Tue, Jul 11, 2017 43 mins
Ben's season might be saved with a kill, but getting back on gold proves difficult. John uncovers a promising dig site but fights against fading stamina. Boyce's risks are rewarded with pay dirt, but transporting his gear will shake him to the core.
Episode 6
Devil's Handshake
Tue, Jul 18, 2017 41 mins
At the final push before winter, all three miners are short for their season goals. John's dig site proves nearly impenetrable, while Boyce experiences pump problems; and Ben's bush-craft skills will determine if he the freeze. (Reality).
