Gold Rush: White Water - Season 5

Dustin takes the biggest gamble of this life and Fred drops a bombshell.

Dustin puts his money and reputation on the line, doubling down on two claims at once for the chance at a life-changing payday. Doubling the size of his operation means bringing in fresh blood who quickly learn the hard way just how dangerous mining the raging white water is.

Under extreme pressure to get his first gold of the season, Dustin pushes both crews to their limits at one of the world's most dangerous mine sites. And before they can prove themselves, mother nature shakes things up.

Dustin makes a surprise announcement that divides the crew. Fred returns to McKinley Creek with a lead on new ground, rumoured to be the home to a fortune in gold.

Fred opens the door to a new site. After a bust-up with Fred, Kayla makes a discovery that will change the course of their entire season.

Fred celebrates his 78th birthday by diving for gold. Kayla's crew is on a hot streak, but their luck runs out as tensions between crew members reach a boiling point.

In a bid to rescue his season, Dustin plans a daring double dive to get gold. Meanwhile, Kayla's crew struggles to adapt after losing a crew member.

In an act of sheer desperation, Dustin Hurt gambles his future on a dangerous mining strategy.

Dustin makes a controversial decision that changes the course of the entire season. Kayla makes a desperate attempt at uncovering a life-changing pile of gold.

Kayla's two dredge operation is on track to hit paydirt, but Dustin is forced to jeopardize her success for the greater good of Dustin's expanding empire.

With just a month left of the season, both crews are closing in on bedrock gold. But a life-threatening accident at Dustin's site forces his crew out of the water, while Kayla's crew battles an impenetrable obstacle.

Just inches from bedrock and a potential life-changing payday at the Chute, Dustin Hurt and his crew are forced to dive in the most dangerous conditions they've ever faced.

Dustin is within inches of bedrock gold at the Chute, but intense pressure causes one crewmember to crack. Kayla battles the mammoth dive site at House Rock, but attempts to keep the site safe backfire and a close call sets them back weeks.

After his biggest single day gold haul ever, Dustin and his crew double down on a new site, a treacherous plunge pool called the Dog Leg. Upcreek, winter's frozen grip tightens as Kayla as her crew battle to reach their bedrock payday.

Dakota Fred and his son Dustin risk their lives to find a fortune in gold nuggets, taking them deep beneath the waters of one of Alaska’s wildest creeks.

Dustin and his team work the ferocious dogleg before winter freezes them out for the end of season.