Beginner

Beginner gold prospectors, also known as newbies, are always looking for information from more experienced prospectors. This can include: where to go panning, how to gold pan, what types of prospecting gear to buy, and much more.

About The Founder

Hi, I'm Dan, the owner of Pickaxe.ca. I live in the Okanagan in BC, Canada and enjoy sharing what I have learned about gold prospecting over the past 5 years. Whether you are interested in improving your research, testing, panning, highbanking, or cleanups, you'll find some valuable information here. If your goal is to get as much gold as possible then you are in good company.