Gold Rush Season 13 Episode 9 -

Almost immediately after delivery, the dozer broke down.

Parker was forced to put the "Panama Canal" on the back burner for later in the season. Despite this, the crew still managed a massive weekly cleanup of 546 ounces of gold , valued at nearly $1 million. Fred Lewis: The Monster Dozer Disaster Gold Rush Season 13 Episode 9

Tony welcomed a new crew into the "Cursed Cut," hoping to ramp up production. Almost immediately after delivery, the dozer broke down

The latest episode of , titled "Cursed," lived up to its name as the major players faced significant setbacks that threatened their season goals. From frozen ground to mechanical failures, here is everything that went down in Episode 9. Parker Schnabel: The "Panama Canal" Gamble Fred Lewis: The Monster Dozer Disaster Tony welcomed

Mother Nature had other plans. As they began digging, they discovered the ground underneath the road was still frozen.

The Yukon Struggle: Recap of Gold Rush Season 13, Episode 9 – "Cursed"

The Clayton brothers were also featured, though they faced their own hurdles while attempting to reach their "Golden Acres" claim. They currently sit at less than 12 ounces for the season and desperately need a win to stay competitive with crews like Fred's.