Outsider reports that, although he may look at ease on camera, Parker Schnabel says having the cameras on site is the hardest part of his already dangerous job. Schnabel shares in an interview with the Malestrom that "I think it's very hard to balance the business with everything being on camera, it's all your mistakes being in the spotlight like that."
The "Gold Rush" master miner is pretty calm and collected around the big machines, heavy equipment, and hazardous situations that accompany the job, which certainly contributes to his success, yet having the cameras there causes concern for multiple reasons. First and foremost is the safety of everyone on site. With inexperienced individuals surrounding a mining site, it can be easily distracting trying to ensure their safety as well as the safety of the crew.
It's also uncomfortable to think of any accidents or mishaps being caught on camera, as Outsider explains, having your every move captured can be "haunting."
Parker explains to the Malestrom that he has become a lot more comfortable with the cameras through the passing seasons, stating, "It's a challenge and it continues to be one, but we're getting through it now."
