Free Hands On Training

On GPAA Claims

Join GPAA's Kevin Hoagland and get the hands-on training you need to become more efficient and successful in gold prospecting. Keep scrolling for more info ⬇️

Gold Trails Events Are A Free Benefit Of

GPAA Membership

Understanding how to prospect for gold is your key to success. There are time tested, proven methods to prospecting that members are learning with each Gold Trails event.

By being a part of any Gold Trails event you will leave with the experience and knowledge that you can take with you to use anywhere, no matter where your prospecting takes you. From water prospecting to deserts, gold doesn’t care where it is, you just have to know how to find it. And that is the core of Kevin’s Gold Trails.  

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Each Gold Trails Event is 4 Days of Prospecting Education

An itinerary will be emailed to you prior to your event start date. These events fill up fast, so reserve your spot today.

Gold Trails Mining Event

Gold Trails Mining Event

Available to GPAA & LDMA Members only. Travel & Accommodations Not Provided. Must Be Self Contained.

Gold Trails Events will be 4 days on each claim  
GPAA & LDMA Members only 

Summary  

Practical Prospecting involving the members in all facets of how I prospect and find gold.  
 
Day 1 - in field classroom prospecting, testing and sampling. Picking the right location based on highest returns.  

Day 2 -  Begin mining. Shifting members to all positions from trending – prepping material -  running material –  final cleanup.  

Day 3 – Following the trends allows us to not have to look for “Another spot”  but we will anyway. Members will be on the gold but is is always good to know the next spot.  

Day 4 – Metal detecting field training – If the area is viable for detecting, members can spend the remainder of the day detecting. If the area is not a nugget area, members return to the mining operation. Day closes with full reclamation of the land and final cleanups of all run material and the members split the gold close out the Gold Trails Event.  

Customer Reviews

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Glenn W.

Great class, very useful information for prospectors on any level. You will leave with a high level of confidence in looking for Gold !

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Sean B. (Oceanside, US)
Fun & Educational

I thoroughly enjoyed my time learning, being challenged and making new friends. It's not a walk in the park to be given information and then walk out to a river or a hill side and asked to think and explain, but it's fun and I took away skills that will help me grow. I highly recommend attending and learning. Many thanks to Kevin for giving of his time and to the camp hosts, Emily and Blaine. A thoroughly entertaining experience! Oh, the road to I-Bar is something else and I'll be back!

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FAQs

Kevin, with over half a century of global experience, is a seasoned prospector and miner. Recognizing the value of education over mere execution early in his career, he committed himself to this mission. His dedication to training has played a pivotal role in the success of numerous gold prospectors and mining operations. His belief remains steadfast: Anyone with a desire to thrive in the gold industry should be equipped with the necessary knowledge.

These events are open to GPAA & LDMA members only.

Don’t forget your basics…. Bucket, pan, shovel, scoop, crevice tools or picks, classifier and a snuffer bottle. If you're looking for further education on using a sluice box or even a Gold Rush Nugget Bucket, head up to the Mining Equipment tab at gpaastore.com and stock up.

Absolutely, gold has no idea where it is and the force that moves it. Prospecting and then mining is truly about learning how to see, not look at the ground differently. The knowledge Kevin will be sharing has been used in his prospecting worldwide.

Call (800) 551-9707 for info

Have some fun and

Find Some Gold

Kevin has been prospecting for gold since his childhood. With decades of experience perfecting the craft, he knows all the tips and tricks to strike a rich deposit and make it count. If you want to learn from one of the best, go out on the gold trail with Kevin and benefit from his years of hard-earned wisdom.

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