In Wisconsin, the Raneys responded to the Shields/Roou homestead on the verge of being washed out by devastating storm run off. Now more than a year later, the homesteaders revisit the rescue and update on how their off-grid dream has progressed.

Alex and Kevin are modern prospectors who look for business opportunities on old mining claims. Homesteader Judd and his family will need their help to re-open the mine, and build three much needed weatherproof structures before winter hits.

Alex and Kevin are called to renovate a mine's machine shop for mining to begin generating income. With 57 veins that could average a profit of upwards of $250,000 a day, the guys must negotiate a deal that could be their biggest payoff yet.

Alex and Kevin are on a mission to help Ben and Laura build a cabin on their newly bought claim. The guys hope to negotiate for mining rights, but at 11,500 feet in altitude, the claim is nearly inaccessible -- the only way up is by helicopter.

The Twetos brave the elements to deliver supplies to inaccessible areas.

Jim arranges to transport the casket of the dark winter's first casualty.

The Tweto family takes full advantage of Alaska's summer conditions.

The pilots brave the elements as hurricane-force winds roar into Alaska.

A Greenhorn pilot goes on the most challenging run of his short career.

The guys cope with an influx of teachers after the first snow.

Pilots embark on two white-knuckle flights involving something explosive.

Ariel's flying lessons end in disaster after a hard day of work.

Ariel attempts to learn the family business as Halloween takes over Alaska.

Luke takes on a daring rescue as winter's darkness overtakes Unalakleet.

Turbulence and angry passengers make for a long flight through Nulato.