Parker Schnabel’s team averted disaster by fixing a shaker deck in seconds, helping them earn $1.5M and surpass half their $35M goal.

In the January 23 episode of Gold Rush Season 16, Parker Schnabel’s team narrowly avoided a major setback when they repaired a critical shaker deck at the Roxanne site in just 15–20 seconds, preventing weeks of downtime and helping the crew earn over $1.5 million—pushing Schnabel past the halfway point toward his $35 million goal. Tony Beets overcame transport delays to move a large excavator to the Corner Cut with help from his grandson Eagan, achieving a season-high $2.5 million haul. Rick Ness, working on Vegas Valley, faced equipment breakdowns but continued progress despite limited trucks, remaining focused on his claim. The episode underscored the high stakes, technical challenges, and family involvement driving the miners forward.