The Last Alaskans was a Discovery Channel documentary series that aired from 2015 to 2019 that followed a handful of families living off-grid in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The series showcased the final permit-holders allowed to live in the Refuge,...
Before he had a title, Tad Starsiak had a hammer—and a knack for building things from the ground up. Whether it was tearing down drywall or stepping up as a project lead, he brought grit and growth to every job site....
Whether he was wielding a sledgehammer or overseeing full-home overhauls, Cory Miller became a familiar face to HGTV fans across the country. From job site grit to founding his own company, his career reflects a blend of craftsmanship, leadership, and resilience....
Jenny Rosenbaum is best known for her role on the Discovery Channel’s Edge of Alaska, where viewers got a glimpse into her life as a young mother living off the grid in one of Alaska’s most remote communities. Originally from Texas,...
Tim Mischel (born Timothy Leo Mischel in Dickinson, North Dakota, 1941) was a central figure on Discovery Channel’s Edge of Alaska, which aired from October 2014 to November 2017. Often called the town’s “Old Man of the Mountain,” Tim was deeply...
Heimo Korth, best known from The Last Alaskans series, has long captivated viewers with his rugged, off-grid lifestyle. But his story is far richer and more grounded than reality television often reveals. Through his stories and daily routines, Heimo invites audiences...
When it comes to surviving off the grid in the Arctic wild, few families are as inspiring—or as resilient—as the Korths. Best known from the Discovery Channel’s The Last Alaskans, Heimo Korth and his wife Edna have built a remarkable life...
Charlie Jagow, star of Discovery Channel’s The Last Alaskans, is widely known for his off-grid lifestyle in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and for being one of the youngest licensed bush pilots in Alaska. Raised in the remote interior, Charlie grew...
After more than a decade as the most prominent female face on Discovery’s Bering Sea Gold, Emily Riedel is officially stepping away from the cameras. In a YouTube video published on January 8, 2025, titled “I quit Bering Sea Gold. You...
Kris Kelly is a professional gold miner, television personality, and dredge operator best known for his long-running role on Discovery Channel’s Bering Sea Gold. Since first appearing on the show in Season 3, he has become a central figure in Nome’s...
