Building Alaska

Constructing a backcountry ski hut with quick access to sought-after powder snow.

First time builder Nick Blanco is eager to build a remote fishing lodge entirely out of driftwood that he'll scavenge and mill himself; Nick faces harsh realities on Kodiak's rugged shores.

Father and son duo Jere and Ben embark on a mission to construct a massive,112-foot-long, 5,000-square-foot floating lodge; tough maneuvering and hurricane force winds make this the most dangerous and challenging project they've ever attempted.

First-time builder Nick Blanco wants to build a remote fishing lodge entirely out of driftwood that he'll scavenge and mill all by himself in the wilderness.

Determined first-time builders go all-in, figuring out how to build their dream cabins.

Retired fighter pilot Mike Oldenkamp is determined to build a grain-bin-style cabin that honors his wife Teresa's Midwestern roots.

First-time builders Amy and Matt Hill brave the remote, frozen landscape of Safari Lake to build a cabin that will serve as a base camp for their snowmobile adventures.

Retired math teacher Jackie Keizer takes on wet and muddy southeastern Alaska to build a family legacy cabin with her son, Maxx. Jackie battles constant rain as she attempts to finish her cabin in time for her family to enjoy it in the summer months.

Check out some of the most intense challenges and heart-pounding moments in show history. When Alaska sets limits, the builders confront harrowing commutes and uncompromising weather to reach the end of their projects.

The Owens family works to build a dream log cabin for homeowners Deanne and Marc Hamblen. The team sees no shortage of challenges as they mill logs and transport them with a snowcat, but lightheartedness and humor help them persevere.