While the economy stalled, he watched the price of gold rise and rise. Inspired by his father Jack's own gold mining adventures back in the 1980s, Todd sourced a viable gold claim, and then assembled a team of his unemployed buddies and the equipment they would need to start a full-scale mining operation. Todd has always been one for thinking big, and it's his hope to rekindle the American Dream and the frontier spirit on which this country was built. Fiercely independent, Todd is proud of the fact that he has never had a boss in his life, but admits that this is the most ambitious undertaking of his life. He hopes that if the mine is a success this team will be able to start a whole new community in Alaska, living entirely off the grid - provided of course that they strike gold. Todd values family above everything else and his young sons Hunter and Hudson will be following their father every step of the way.

Jack Hoffman is a man on a mission. Twenty-five years ago, he mined for gold in Alaska and came close to losing everything. The experience got under his skin, and now he's getting a second chance to live his dream; and this time he is determined to do it right. Driven by his desire to find gold, Jack has boundless energy and is as tough as they come. He gets up before dawn and works round-the-clock without stopping for food or rest. By his own admission, he'll do whatever it takes � even if it ends up killing him. A self-made man who served in the military and is active in his local church, Jack is a sure shot with a rifle and arguably the most skillful machine operator on the team. Whether he's bow hunting bear or landing a bush plane in zero visibility, there isn't a lot that scares Jack Hoffman. He's happy to take risks and follow his gut instinct, which can cause friction with his son, Todd, who prefers a more methodical approach.

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