
Life on the Edge
Welcome to the "Wild West of the Last Frontier" - the Aleutian Islands. Life on the Edge focuses on American pioneers and adventure seekers living in some of the most remote and inaccessible places, in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. This punishing environment pushes people to the limit as they build new businesses, new infrastructure and whole new lives off-the-grid.
8 episodes
- 1. They Don't Teach This at Business SchoolWilderness guide Charlie Summerville is betting the farm on building a remote cabin in Aleutian bear country, and cowboy Pat Harvie runs America's most isolated ranch on the wild island of Umnak.CC45minSep 29, 2023
- 2. Come Hell or High WaterWilderness guide Charlie Summerville sets up camp in Volcano Bay to build a cabin for adventure-seeking guests.CC43minOct 6, 2023
- 3. Cradle of StormsAleutian weather cuts off Charlie Summerville and his construction crew in Volcano Bay; Pat Harvie's aging vehicles struggle with engine trouble.CC43minOct 13, 2023
- 4. Aleutian TroublesAt Volcano Bay, tensions rise between Charlie Summerville and his crew as they start building the wilderness cabin.CC43minOct 20, 2023
- 5. Bears, Salmon and CaribouAn inquisitive bear puts a hole in Charlie Summerville's construction plans; Pat Harvie teaches wife Connie salmon fishing Aleutian-style, and Merrick Jackinsky is on the hunt for caribou.CC44minOct 27, 2023
- 6. In Deep WaterCharlie Summerville goes missing at sea attempting to deliver construction materials by boat; Pat and Connie Harvie have to deal with an invasion of volcano scientists at America's remotest ranch.CC43minNov 3, 2023
- 7. Make or BreakCharlie Summerville needs a miracle to finish his wilderness lodge in time for his paying guests; Pat and Connie take to the skies to survey the herd of 10,000 semi-feral cattle.CC43minNov 10, 2023
- 8. Day of ReckoningIt's payday for wilderness guide Charlie Summerville as the season's first guests arrive and get a whale-watching spectacular; on Umnak island, Pat and Connie Harvie say a final goodbye to America's remotest ranch.CC44minNov 17, 2023
Life on the Edge
Welcome to the "Wild West of the Last Frontier" - the Aleutian Islands. Life on the Edge focuses on American pioneers and adventure seekers living in some of the most remote and inaccessible places, in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. This punishing environment pushes people to the limit as they build new businesses, new infrastructure and whole new lives off-the-grid.





















