Gold Rush Season 13 Episode 9 -

Almost immediately after delivery, the dozer broke down.

Tony welcomed a new crew into the "Cursed Cut," hoping to ramp up production. Gold Rush Season 13 Episode 9

Parker Schnabel is never one to play it safe, and in this episode, he tasks Mitch Blaschke with a massive new project: mining out an old access road built on virgin ground. Parker dubbed this ambitious cut the "Panama Canal". Almost immediately after delivery, the dozer broke down

Parker was forced to put the "Panama Canal" on the back burner for later in the season. Despite this, the crew still managed a massive weekly cleanup of 546 ounces of gold , valued at nearly $1 million. Fred Lewis: The Monster Dozer Disaster Parker dubbed this ambitious cut the "Panama Canal"

Reports suggest an oil line blew, leading to tension within the crew.

The Yukon Struggle: Recap of Gold Rush Season 13, Episode 9 – "Cursed"

The Clayton brothers were also featured, though they faced their own hurdles while attempting to reach their "Golden Acres" claim. They currently sit at less than 12 ounces for the season and desperately need a win to stay competitive with crews like Fred's.