Building Alaska
Overview
Building a home off the grid in Alaska's harsh wilderness is no small feat. A diverse group of builders embarks on the challenge of constructing three remarkable cabins in remote locations, far from any roads or supply stores. Resourcefulness and ingenuity are essential as they navigate the unforgiving landscape and harsh conditions. As the new season unfolds, viewers witness the trials and triumphs of these determined individuals striving to create their dream homes in one of the most isolated places on Earth.
Episodes
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Framing Is A Bear
Title: Bear Necessities Plot: On a remote Alaskan island, Bob faces a series of obstacles, including subpar timber, unpredictable weather, and a towe...
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A New World of Challenges
Three brand-new teams embark on their projects. Matt and Amy Hill discover that constructing in snowy conditions presents its own set of challenges. M...
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Snowball Effect
At Jackie’s slick construction site, the rain and mud create obstacles for the crew at every turn. Meanwhile, the Hills struggle to unearth their su...
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Family Is a Good Thing
The Hills rush to complete their floor installation, but an injury occurs on-site. Meanwhile, Jackie and her crew face challenges as their building ma...
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This Is the Sketchy Part
The Hills focus on framing the first floor, but their progress halts as the tools start freezing up. Meanwhile, the Owens are busy putting in the gabl...
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This Was a Rough One
The Owens are determined to complete the roof, but they face danger as objects fall around them and whiteout conditions set in. Meanwhile, Jackie and ...
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Have Saw, Will Cut
Jackie's crew brings in French doors, but they encounter a problem when the frame doesn't fit properly during the installation. Meanwhile, a snow mach...
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Gotta Be Efficient
Jackie's crew detects the sound of propane leaking within their cabin. Meanwhile, at the Owens' construction site, the melting trails pose significant...
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The Most Amazing View
As the build season nears its end, the teams face mounting challenges. Jackie’s crew rushes to complete the interior work, while the Owens team find...
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My Life Is in Your Hands
Three fresh couples take on the harsh Alaskan landscape. Mike and Kathleen Kondus tackle the construction of their home on a breezy tundra, while novi...
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From Temporary to Permanent
Mike and Kathleen start laying the foundation, but their nail gun malfunctions, leaving the posts uneven. Meanwhile, dog mushers Paige and Cody find t...
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A Life of Near Misses
Paige and Cody discover they lack the proper insulation for their log walls. Meanwhile, Kathleen and Mike's crew takes on a risky task as they work hi...
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It's Stressful Right Now
Mike and Teresa start constructing their walls, but they quickly discover that the winch poses more risks than they anticipated. Meanwhile, Paige and ...
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Overload
Mike and Kathleen shift their focus to interior tasks, but progress remains sluggish due to the remote setting. Meanwhile, at Paige and Cody's site, m...
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I Need Five Hands
Paige and Cody face setbacks when Sterling and Joe exit the site, and a trailer filled with essential supplies breaks down. Meanwhile, at Mike and Ter...
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Absolutely Insane
Title: Utter Chaos Plot: The Konduses battle the downpour and broken glass high in the White Mountains. As Mike and Teresa's crew finds themselves pr...
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It's Gonna Be Plush
As Paige and Cody hustle to complete their work before the dog racing season kicks off in Cantwell, Mike and Kathleen find themselves without any assi...