Four modern-day pioneers head into the Alaskan wilderness to build dream homesteads. Danny will build his log cabin entirely by hand. Greg faces stormy seas to get to his island site. Tiffany struggles with early snow. Jim needs to find his land.
The homesteaders face equipment challenges and battle the rough terrain.
The homesteaders get bogged down as winter approaches and accidents happen.
The Alaskan winter pushes the pioneers to the limits of safety.
The pioneers struggle with the intensifying cold, bears and mistakes.
Winter arrives as the homesteaders race to finish their cabins.