Season 1 |
| 1 :01x01 - Gold Mining (May/08/2008) | | An examination of the techniques and methods used by prospectors throughout Alaska as they mine for gold. Also includes a look at the miners as they blast through rock. | |
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| 2 :01x02 - Salmon Fishing (May/15/2008) | | Two crews of fishermen head for the annual spawning run for sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay. | |
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| 3 :01x03 - Electric Linemen (May/22/2008) | | Watch as electric linemen of the Golden Valley Electric Association string power lines across the remote areas in below freezing temperatures. | |
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| 4 :01x04 - Deadly Winter (May/29/2008) | | A deadly winter cold spell hits Fairbanks as Geo takes a look at the volunteer fire companies, and goes on a search for the killer of family pets...wolves. | |
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| 5 :01x05 - Rail Roading (Jun/05/2008) | | An examination of the importance of the railroad system and the challenges in building and maintaining the railway in such a harsh environment. | |
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| 6 :01x06 - Logging (Jun/12/2008) | | An observation of the loggers in the Tongass National Forest, and how some remote areas can only be reached by helicopter. | |
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| 7 :01x07 - Dangerous Earth (Jun/19/2008) | | An examination of the challenges of natural forces in Alaska, including volcanoes and the Yakutat glacier. Also, a visit to Lake Clark National Park to see its earthquake-tracking station, and a trip to the village of Newtok, which is sinking. | |
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