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10 contributions to Modern Prospector Academy
@ the new garnet claim
Had a fantastic time last week at my new garnet claim on Kinbasket lake area. This area is known for garnets, Starolite, and even the odd Kyanite( we didn't find any this time ) Truly one of the most gorgeous rockhounding trips I've had so far. The claim produced so many garnets. I shall post pictures once I pressure gun/clean them. Was alot of back roads , and some strange weather but over all, great success !! Hoping to get back there next spring. Unfortunately the time your able to go is limited as you need low water levels. Enjoy !!😁
@ the new garnet claim
🔥 Weekend Warriors Roll Call! ⭐🚀
Happy weekend everyone! I wanted to check in and see what everyone is up to this weekend. Are you out exploring, prospecting, rockhounding, working on a project, building a business, spending time with family, or just enjoying some well-deserved downtime? I'd love to hear what you're working on and what exciting things you've got planned. Feel free to share your adventures, finds, goals, photos, or wins from the week. Every big achievement starts with small steps, and it's always inspiring to see what this community is accomplishing. Have an amazing weekend, stay safe, and keep exploring! 🌲⛏️💎 👇 What's everyone working on this weekend?
🔥 Weekend Warriors Roll Call! ⭐🚀
1 like • 2d
Having a busy busy weekend getting everything priced and ready for our first Rock show next weekend. I did not notice how big of a pain in the a** it is pricing everything LOL. Finding a good balance of making money, yet having people return because of fair pricing. Definitely challenging! Here are a few pics
🌞Good Monday Rockhounds.🪨
Good morning, fellow rockhounds and prospectors! I hope your Monday is off to a fantastic start, filled with sunshine and good vibes. It's truly a beautiful day out there, perfect for exploring. May your finds be plentiful and your adventures exciting! Wishing everyone a productive and enjoyable week ahead What is everyone up to for this week 👇
🌞Good Monday Rockhounds.🪨
1 like • 21d
Well it wasn't quite what im doing on Monday.. BUT, this weekend I went with the lapidary club and got some Vessuvianite, and orange coloured garnets. My partner also found a good epidote crystal! On a separate note im preparing our rocks for sale at our first Rock show in June. Super pumped. I hope people love what we are selling and our small company we have started. ! Here is a picture of just some of it so far !!
1 like • 21d
The whole process has been absolutely exciting so far ! What is better than appreciating rocks , handling them Levelland then etc. My partner is making suncatchers and such with glass , crystals and such. Our booth is including our family of 3 lol. Not sure what to expect , but I hope it works out 🤣 it has been time consuming and expensive upfront. Everything mineral wise is wholesale. Now that I finally have some of my own claims I will hope next year I can sell a flat or two of stuff we have dug. Depends how much we can find this year haha !! Not even really about the money for me either. Just making people happy , meeting new folks , learning minerals and everything in between. Any specimans i find on club trips i keep for my own collection and never resale either.
💚Workshop classroom coming soon🪏
There’s something about standing in a creek with a pan in your hands… it slows everything down. No noise. No rush. Just you, the water, and the chance that something small could change your whole day. I’ve learned over the years that gold panning isn’t just about finding gold—it’s about learning how to read the land, how to be patient, and how to enjoy the process. A lot of people think you need expensive gear or years of experience to get started… truth is, you don’t. Some of the best days I’ve had came from the simplest setups and just paying attention. I’m putting together something a little deeper for those of you who want to take it further—real tips, real techniques, and the kind of knowledge that actually helps when you're out there in the creek. Nothing fancy. Just what works. If you’re serious about learning, stick around. Level 2 is where we get into it.👍
💚Workshop classroom coming soon🪏
1 like • May 2
Just bought some pans last year. Only used them once to pan out river garnets. I've never used them somewhere to find gold. Id certainly love too though one day ! Although gold is definitely not my favorite mineral , id really enjoy the thrill of finding some myself to add to my growing collection. Thanks for the post ✌
First rockhounding of 2026
First time out of the year for myself and my fiancee ! We spent the day prospecting a newly acquired claim. We searched , hiked, explored and ofcourse did some hounding ! Found lots of small, but mighty pink garnets. Almost facet grade im sure of it. Some darker, almost black garnets. Some beautiful samples of mica and a mystery rock.... lol. All in all it was a beautiful day, and it felt lovely to be out exploring again !!
First rockhounding of 2026
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Chris Baumann
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@chris-baumann-9413
West kootenays. Rock hounder.

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Joined Apr 4, 2026