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...
From underwater near-misses to heated family feuds on deck, Andy Kelly has weathered it all in the icy waters off Nome. He is a professional gold miner and television personality best known for his appearances on Discovery Channel’s Bering Sea Gold....
NOME, ALASKA — In a dramatic moment captured on Bering Sea Gold, veteran gold miner and television personality Shawn Pomrenke sustained a serious leg injury while preparing his dredge, the Myrtle Irene, for the mining season. The incident, featured in Season...
Steve Riedel is a veteran gold diver and former reality TV star best known for his appearances on Discovery Channel’s Bering Sea Gold. Recognized for his eccentric personality, fearless dives, and philosophical commentary, Riedel became a standout figure during the show’s...
If you’ve watched Discovery Channel’s Bering Sea Gold, you’ve probably seen Cody Moen in action aboard the Christine Rose. The show follows dredge crews mining for gold in the icy waters off Nome, Alaska—where Cody has worked since 2012 as a...
Ken Edward Kerr, born in July 1960, is a professional gold miner, reality TV personality, and co-owner of Arctic Sea Mining, LLC. As of 2025, he is 64 years old. Kerr gained national attention as the captain of the Myrtle Irene,...
