Christo meets Gold Rush newbies Brandon and Brady Clayton. After a quick tour, they put him to work welding with Brady before things get down, dirty and a little weird with Warren. The crew lets off steam and reveals the curse of California creek.

Christo claim-hops to hang with the lieutenants of Gold Rush. Mitch reveals the art of reclamation at Parker's, Mike Beets gives a tour of the past and Monica offers a glimpse into her future. Then Christo gets an update on the operation at the Lewis camp.

Christo grills Fred on sticking with his Top-of-the-World claim and dives into the Misfits' glacial challenges. Christo then does a gold cleanup in the Buzz Box, tries his best to push pay with a dying dozer and digs into the triumphant return of jokester Johnny.