Building Alaska Introduction

Three men risk all to carve out homes in Alaska's unforgiving wilderness.

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Building Alaska Introduction 02:18

Three men risk all to carve out homes in Alaska's unforgiving wilderness.

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Lee Raymond's Remote Challenge 03:21

Lee Raymond faces Alaska's winter wilderness in building his octagon cabin.

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Builders Face Lumber Obstacles 02:43

The crew has quite a task ahead in gathering enough lumber for the cabins.

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Curious Guests At Cabin Sites 02:04

Wild animals wreck havoc with the construction sites in remote Alaska.

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Mud Problems in Chicken, AK 03:14

Muddy road creates problems for the concrete delivery in Chicken, Alaska.

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Rain and Roofing Are At Odds 03:22

Relentless rain has caused a time issue for roofing in remote Quiet Lake.

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Tree Burls Become Works of Art 01:35

Alaskan woodworkers use tree burls to create pieces of art for the cabins.

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Race to Beat Winter's Wrath 03:33

With winter close, crews are running out of supplies, patience, and time.

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A Look Back at Season 1

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Alaskan-Style Demolition 03:09

A Look Back at Season 1

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Framing in the Forest 02:56

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Running Behind Schedule 02:54

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The Leaky Lodge 02:57

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Harnessing Hydropower 03:03

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Finishing and Furnishing 02:48

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About The Show

What does it take to build in one of the most remote and rugged areas on the planet? We follow daring individuals who set out to construct their dream properties in the obscure Alaskan wilderness. With no roads and no building supply centers, you have to get creative when you're Building Alaska.