Parker fires up Sluicifer to tackle the massive Bear Cut. Fred faces financial ruin when the dozer he desperately needs gets held up in Dawson City. The Clayton brothers go on a treasure hunt to save their season.

Parker tasks Mitch with mining out an old road built on virgin ground but problems jeopardize access to both of his washplants. Fred finally gets his monster dozer delivered, only to have it break down. Tony welcomes a new crew into the "Cursed Cut."