Discovering Treasures in the Cold: My Winter Metal Detecting Adventure

Hey everyone, it’s Zeke (aka Glenn) here from Zeke's Metal Detecting Finds!

Even though the winter chill has really set in, I couldn’t resist heading out for another hunt. Bundled up against the cold, I grabbed my trusty detector and hit a local playground, ready to see what secrets the frozen ground might give up.

The Hunt Begins

I always start with a quick sweep around the perimeter—those edges often hold the best surprises. Sure enough, my first solid signal was a shiny quarter! Nothing beats that crisp “clink” in the scoop on a freezing day. It got me fired up right away.

As I kept swinging, the detector kept talking back with all kinds of signals—some promising, others definitely not. Quarters have always been one of my favorite finds—they’re reliable, classic, and just plain satisfying to pull out of the dirt.

Challenges and Discoveries

Winter detecting isn’t easy. The cold bites hard, your fingers go numb pretty quick, and the ground can be stubborn. But that’s part of what makes it fun. I kept telling myself: you’ve gotta dig a lot of trash to get to the good stuff. Foil, pull tabs, bottle caps—they all come with the territory.

The real keys are patience and solid pinpointing. I dug every decent hit, and more often than not, it paid off. Persistence is definitely the name of the game in this hobby.

A Day’s Worth of Finds

By the time I called it a day, I had a nice little haul of clad coins: $1.70 total — 5 quarters, 3 dimes, 2 nickels, and 5 pennies. It may not be a fortune, but every coin adds up, and it’s always exciting to watch that pile grow on a cold winter day!

Here’s the full hunt captured on video so you can come along with me:

I could hear kids laughing and chatting in the background as I packed up—always a good reminder that the park is still full of life (and plenty of lost goodies!).

Wrapping Up

There’s something really special about metal detecting in winter. The quiet, the crisp air, the satisfaction of finding coins when most people are staying inside by the heater. Whether it’s a single quarter or a nice handful of clad, every signal is a little mystery waiting to be solved.

I left that day with frozen fingers, a full pouch, and a big grin. Can’t wait to get back out there soon.

Until next time—keep swinging, stay warm, and happy hunting!

Zeke (aka Glenn) - Zeke's Metal Detecting Finds

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