GeoJack 576 Posted April 18 Wife's birthday week of prospecting coming up next month. She found a nice nugget in the Eugene's last year and we will be going back but want some other areas to hunt as well without looking over our shoulder. Are the Hycroft claims still open to metal detectorist? May also take some time at Sawtooth. Beginning my research now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bsumbdy 93 Posted April 18 57 minutes ago, GeoJack said: Wife's birthday week of prospecting coming up next month. She found a nice nugget in the Eugene's last year and we will be going back but want some other areas to hunt as well without looking over our shoulder. Are the Hycroft claims still open to metal detectorist? May also take some time at Sawtooth. Beginning my research now. Nice nugget? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoJack 576 Posted April 18 Very nice. She was tossing in her scoop when I was walking up to her to show how big it was. 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Tom 724 Posted April 19 That nuggie has some great characteristics in it. Is that a little piece of quartz I see there? Old Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoJack 576 Posted April 19 3.0g and it does have some quartz in it. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micro Nugget 684 Posted April 19 Wow! I just love those archetype nuggets with all the lovely curves and character. Nice find!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoJack 576 Posted April 19 Indeed, just 2 hours into the hunt and she kicked the skunk out of the trip. Was really happy for her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisski 556 Posted May 7 Seems not on your route, but I like the Gold Basin Area when I go to Las Vegas. If you're coming from N. Cal, you'd have to drive a couple hours past Vegas to get to the claims. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoJack 576 Posted June 27 Well, put off but not cancelled. Headed over after the 4th. Still thinking of the Eugene's and maybe a side trip to one of the playa's for some meteorite hunting. Camping at Rye Patch so hopefully the weather cooperates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoJack 576 Posted July 5 (edited) Looks to be cool enough (100°) to head over to Rye Patch. Researched a good spot to work, full 1/4 section so should have plenty of ground to cover. All other sections have claims so I'm confident that this section will have some color as well. New snake guards for the wife and she's happy, less worry. Edited July 5 by GeoJack 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoJack 576 Posted July 8 Back, 101 temp today and I didn't get an ac for the trailer. Scouted the area and found some float quartz which we followed up the mountain to the source. Rich mineralize vein but it was too hot to consider loading up some samples. No gold this trip but once again experienced the beauty of the desert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisski 556 Posted July 10 Awesome views. Looks extremely remote. Can't see a trace of civilization except the road you came in on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoJack 576 Posted July 10 Winnemuca is at the end of that mt range in the distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
