IN FACT . . .I've spent the last four summers working at the El Dorado Gold Mine , located in Fox, Alaska. So, I've had just a little bit of experience. . . Now before we get our hands dirty and start the panning process, we need a little bit of background on what gold is and what kind of history it brings. Sixty five people die in Chilkoot Pass avalanche. U.S. soldiers arrive in Skagway, Alaska to maintain order.
Mining begins on the coast of Nome, Alaska.
Leads to the founding of Fairbanks, Alaska. Alaskan Gold Rush Women - Check out this site to learn about the women who participated in the Alaskan Gold Rush. Shake the dirt back and forth, letting it settle and spread out in the pan. Pick out any big rocks. There is no such thing as shaking too much, but generally a few good shakes gets the gold to the bottom.