Building Alaska

Extreme building is back in Alaska. Three men risk it all to build a remote hunting cabin, an off the grid bear lodge and an island retreat.

Engine issues stall Tom's build, a welder battles the wind on the boardwalk at Rich's island retreat and Creig brings the heat to his bear lodge.

The builders' challenges include a rock-solid foundation, logging lessons and plywood problems.

A bear attack and wild weather shuts down the builds and an underwater fix saves a dock.

The teams deal with an emotional struggle after a bear attack, a cement mixer meltdown and a special sky delivery.

Crews race to stay ahead of the chopper and a building is on shaky ground.

The danger of working alone in extreme Alaska is no joke, and using old-school tricks still works.

The crews encounter nothing but wall-to-wall problems at each of their builds.

No machines, no problem. It's down to all-muscle power on the remote builds.

While two builders battle gale-force winds and rain, it's a whale of a good time at the third site.

It's a battle at the builds as sparks fly in camp and unwelcome bears won't leave well enough alone.

It's crunch time as builders race against Mother Nature to finish their cabins.