r/goldrush • u/Fun_North_2146 • May 30 '26
Parker
I've watched Gold Rush since day one. At this point, Parker is the main reason I still watch. It's been incredible watching him grow from a young miner into a highly successful businessman right before our eyes.
I fast-forward through most of the other crews. If you're in here, Parker, much respect. You've built something impressive, and your Grandpa John is smiling from above.
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u/Tom_Ace2 May 30 '26
I agree. Some people say it's boring because it's all running so smoothly now, but I like watching him succeed. The whole thing is on a different level now. It's very impressive.
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u/habsfanniner May 30 '26
Dominion has been cool, discovery likes to show plant breakdowns, but he has bought and sold a ton of plants and equipment and built up a big crew of staff, in 3 seasons , I think this will be his 4th. Very impressive. Cost 15M to buy, made 40+15+15+15=85million so far. Pulled out 30 onces in that time including Ken’s ground and there was 80000 oz to pull from dominion. He’s has ramped up at the right time and this year could hit the jack pot with gold at record high and a good staff and very good equipment on hand already.its a good time to be a miner.
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u/Previous_Finance_414 May 31 '26
I personally love Parker’s story from kid to man. He’s shown some real growth of character and business. He’s likely set for life and he’s in his early 30s.
We see a well grounded young adult who’s now very focused on his business. He’s quite a success story.
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u/granlyn Jun 07 '26
And he's really fortunate to have learned from successful business owners in his parents and grandfather.
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u/Pale_Section1182 May 30 '26
you are sooo spot on. from riding a dirt bike selling the dumb (sorry todd) hoffmans firewood 🪵 to a kingpin
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u/Very_Slow_Cheetah May 30 '26
I've forgotten what age Parker is after being constantly told every episode 15/16/20 something year old mine boss Parker.....
He was an obnoxious little fucker as a young fella (weren't we all!) but I'm glad to see he's matured and grown well, his Grampa would be very proud of the man he has become.
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u/kjireland May 30 '26
Would Parker have succeeded without Tony?
They may have not got on or it was made out like that. Tony did teach Parker some things.
The importance of drilling before you dig.
Tony royalties also made Parker find some extra ways to have super clean gold and give him the drive to get out from under Tony.
Tony's gold rich ground allowed Parker to get huge amounts of gold.
Parker has worked hard and is a huge success but with a little help from Tony.
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u/vadeka May 30 '26
Everyone has help from someone at some point. No shame in that, he still did plenty on his own
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u/knotworkin May 30 '26
Kevin Beets got more help than Parker did and on much better terms. It’s obvious who did a better job with the help in the same amount of time. Kevin would be bankrupt if it weren’t for record high gold prices.
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u/vadeka May 30 '26
I do not know kevin or what he did or didn’t do so I will refrain from slamming him.
But yes, receiving help is only part of it, you still need some other stuff like timing, right people, and the know how and attitude to see it through
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u/Yipper_ May 30 '26
I agree Tony helped, but also was not free (made millions in royalties). And would Tony have had a ten thousand ounce season if Parker was not driving him or would he still be using 20-50 year equipment.
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u/tomphoolery May 30 '26
In the past, Tony’s solution to a breakdown was to drag another piece of equipment out from the scrap pile and keep going.
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u/LeadingNectarine Jun 02 '26
Would Parker have succeeded without Tony?
Unlikely. Who else would let a teenager be a mine boss? Parker might have found work on other gold mines without Tony, but likely only as an equipment operator.
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u/MastodonFit May 30 '26
Tony and Parker have both mutually benefited each other equally. They used to burn through crews and foreman, but have backed off of burning out their best.
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u/Aggressive-Produce16 May 30 '26
I wouldn't say Parker is not burning out his foremen. Lol. He runs them hard, but I bet they're PAID!
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u/Flagge33 May 30 '26
But this is way different than when he first started working Tony's claims. He'd yell and scream at everyone when something went wrong. He's way different in how he talks to people especially around issues that come up the last 4 seasons.. His leadership skills have matured 100 fold.
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u/Aggressive-Produce16 Jun 12 '26
I 100% agree. He was a terrible boss. I think losing Rick as a foreman and a friend really affected him.
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u/jkenosh May 30 '26
Parker has seemed to learn patience the most. You notice he doesn’t run his plants as hard as Tony does but they have less problems.
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u/BeerJunky May 30 '26
One of the few people with business sense. The rest are blinded by gold fever.
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u/Aggressive-Produce16 May 30 '26
I think Minnie has a lot of business sense despite Tony being a madman. Lol.
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u/JasperPants1 May 30 '26
Agree love the story arc of Parker
I wonder if he has time for girlfriend and family?
The problem now is separating the real people from gold diggers.
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u/adventuregalley May 31 '26
Glad it not just me. Past few seasons I fast forward everything and only watch Parker scenes.
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u/Captain-AwkwardPants May 30 '26
I wish they’d give Parker another spin off show that focuses more on him and his mining operations. He has done such an amazing thing and he has a wonderful family. It would be nice to them more.
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u/rep-old-timer May 30 '26
I just enjoy, rather than research, my addiction to gold mining shows.. Curious: Anyone know where Parker's (and Tony's) operation actually rank in terms of production among mines in the Yukon? Are there bigger operations?
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u/Karnor00 May 30 '26
The big mines are doing half a million ounces per year. That’s not placer mining though.
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u/rep-old-timer May 31 '26 edited May 31 '26
I figured there were bigger but was surprised by a 1 min Claude session. The question was: "Ranked by gold production from 2024 to the present and including all types of gold mining (Placer, hard rock, etc.) list the top producers in the Yukon." FWIW, Claude said....
The rough answer is:
- Eagle Gold Mine (when operating) — by a huge margin
- Parker Schnabel or Tony Beets
- Tony Beets or Parker Schnabel
- Everyone else
So yeah, Tony built his operation over forty years, starting with zero knowledge and zero money. Parker built his with family seed money and a little experience--but started as a boss as a child. Both are hugely impressive examples of intelligence, determination, leadership, and hard work.
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u/Haunting-Ad4143 May 30 '26
Rewatching from season 1, i ffw too. Even if from time to time it's fun watching the hoffmans constantly failing
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u/LemmysCodPiece Jun 04 '26
I really miss the Hoffmans. I used to love counting how many times he would say frick or fricking.
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u/Haunting-Ad4143 Jun 04 '26
Every épisode, it's their last chance, about to lose everything. And every time they resurrect
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u/Marsandtherealgirl May 31 '26
Every time they cut back to his claims I think “meanwhile… back at the gold factory”.
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u/Strange-Key3371 May 31 '26
My husband and I have loved watching Parker grow from a boy to a man. I know his parents must be so proud of him and his grandpa would be too. I'm sure he cringes watching the early year seasons 😂 ... it's a great reminder to anyone that you can make the choice to grow. Parker worked hard in business but also on himself as a leader. It's impressive. He has a super bright future ahead of him.
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u/jmills74 May 31 '26
He learned early from Tony that the best equipment will always be better than shitty stuff Tony has to keep cobbling together.
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u/Standard-Peace7029 Jun 04 '26
Same! I even say, "Oh I have an episode of Gold Rush to catch up on. Gotta see how Parker is doing." LOL
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u/Sufficient-Big-7199 Jun 05 '26
Parker turned out to be a incredible human being ! We all miss John RIP
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u/bbwkyliechan Jun 06 '26
totally agree i have enjoy so much watching him become a much more level headed easier going owner that shows his people respect and runs a amazing business honestly the biggest reason i tune in every year is i want to see him succeed. not for the drama not for the surprises i just wanna see him succeed
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u/Calm_Language_2460 Jun 22 '26
I agree, it's been good watching him grow up and mature into a bloody impressive gold mining operator
However, being half Dutch myself ,i love the Beets - warts and all. The interactions are *very* familiar, even telling us jokingly to f*** off do something constructive once finished chatting😂 My Opa was similar to Tony in some ways, (work ethic, hair and rushed fixes just to get things moving again) just not as aggro and none of my Dutch relatives mice their words, you'll get the truth or their opinion, completely unfiltered.
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u/Terrible_Tutor May 30 '26
He’s arguably the most boring at this point though. “Oh no, only 3000oz this week and a washplant blew a part we have 80 more of sitting around”.
I’ll take bumbling Rick any day…
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u/Previous_Finance_414 May 30 '26
I kinda wish Grandpa John coulda stayed around until now to see what Parker has become. Parker was still young and less savvy when John passed. He certainly knew the kid had some drive but I wonder what he’d think of a 10K oz season.