Outings

November 16 - Blue Wings

Meet location:
Toulon Exit off 80E (Take the Exit for Toulon, turn left under the freeway where the paved road meets the dirt road) https://maps.app.goo.gl/WvkXt5QuA83pgKcm6. 

The road may be rough; 4X4 is highly recommended; no cars. It’s unclear how well the road is maintained. 

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:​

• Gold getting, dry washing, and metal detecting. (This is a dry claim - no water available on site)

• Gloves, shovel

• Bring a lunch and water to drink

 

November 8 - Portola Claims 

Meet location:

Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel
   

October 18 - Portola Claims 

Meet location:

Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel

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October 4 - Blue Wings (CANCELLED - due to weather)
Rain and mud will likely make the area and roads unsafe. 

Meet location:
Toulon Exit off 80E (Take the Exit for Toulon, turn left under the freeway where the paved road meets the dirt road) https://maps.app.goo.gl/WvkXt5QuA83pgKcm6. 

The road may be rough; 4X4 is highly recommended; no cars. It’s unclear how well the road is maintained. 

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:​

• Gold getting, dry washing, and metal detecting. (This is a dry claim - no water available on site)

• Gloves, shovel

• Bring a lunch and water to drink
   

September 20-23 - Rye Patch CAMPING

Camp location: 

Rye Patch State Recreation Area and campground, 2505 Rye Patch Resevoir Road, Lovelock, NV 89419.

Information: 

Saturday: Rye Patch claim prospecting as a group 

Sunday: Fossil Hill (to explore and look for fossils) 

Monday: Rye Patch claim prospecting for members 

Tuesday: Rye Patch claim prospecting for members 

We have the group camp site available for those who are interested in camping. 

What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel

• Camping: 

  • Water and food

  • Appropriate clothing

  • Personal protective equipment and bug spray

  • Camping shelter of your choice 

  • Free fire permit is required to have a fire (link is provided on the left side of the page)

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September 1 - Portola Claims 

Meet location:

Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel
   

August 22-24 - Yuba Claim CAMPING

Camp location: 

Union Flat Campground, CA-49, Downieville, CA 95936.

Information: 

For this outing, there will be two groups: one prospecting in the campground and another at the Yuba River Claim. We have two campsites available for Friday night and four for Saturday night for those who wish to camp.
Site #007: Friday - Sunday 
Site #006: Friday - Sunday 
Site #009: Saturday - Sunday

Site #002: Saturday - Sunday

Check-in time for camping is 2:00 PM, and check-out is at noon. Space at each site is limited! If you plan to camp, please plan on the possibility that these sites are full by the time you arrive. Please note that there is no running water at the campsite, so be sure to bring your own. If you prefer not to camp, you're welcome to join us just for the day.

Anyone interested in hiking to the Yuba River Claim on Saturday morning should meet at campsite #6 at 9:00 AM. The group will head down together.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel

• Camping: 

  • Water and food (there is no water at the campground)

  • Appropriate clothing

  • Personal protective equipment and bug spray

  • Camping shelter of your choice 

  • Free fire permit is required to have a fire (link is provided on the left side of the page)
     

August 9 - Portola Claims 

Meet location:

Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel
   

July 28 - Quincy Claim

Meet location:
Quincy Safeway: 20 E Main St, Quincy, CA 95971. 

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:​

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel
   

July 12 & 13 - Portola Claims CAMPING

Meet location:
Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am on July 12 and camping overnight.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel

• Camping: 

  • Water and food

  • Appropriate clothing

  • Personal protective equipment and bug spray

  • Camping shelter of your choice 

  • Free fire permit is required to have a fire (link is provided on the left side of the page)
     

July 8 - Portola Claims (CANCELLED)

Meet location:

Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel
   

June 30 - Portola Claims 

Meet location:

Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel
   

June 9 - Quincy Claim

Meet location:
Quincy Safeway: 20 E Main St, Quincy, CA 95971. 

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:​

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel
   

May 31 & June 1 - Portola Claims CAMPING

Meet location:
Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am on May 31 and camping overnight.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel

• Camping: 

  • Water and food

  • Appropriate clothing

  • Personal protective equipment and bug spray

  • Camping shelter of your choice 

  • Free fire permit is required to have a fire (link is provided on the left side of the page)
     

May 13 - Portola Claims 

Meet location:
Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel
   

May 3 - Portola Claims 

Meet location:
Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel
   

April 28 - Portola Claims 

Meet location:
Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.

The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:

• Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)

• Gloves

• Shovel

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March 29 - Chollar Mine tour and Virginia City walk

Meet location:

The Chollar Mine entrance, located at 615 F St, Virginia City, NV 89440. Check out the website here: chollarminetour.com

The group will be meeting at the entrance and taking the tour as a group. If you are not intersted in the tour, feel free to join along for the Virginia City walk. 

Time: 

Meet at 11:00am

Important information: 

• The tour is $20 per person (CASH). This is part of a group discount. 

• Be aware: the mine has a low ceiling and is a confined space.

 

February 22 - Nevada State Museum & Carson City Mint

Meet location:

The parking lot directly south of the Nevada State Museum. The Museum is located at 600 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701. 

The group will be meeting in the parking lot and walking in as a group.

Time: 

Meet at 11:00am, stay as long as you like.