Extreme Ice Machines - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Monster of the Arctic
When melting ice threatens to flood a town, a 22-ton amphibious mega machine battles the elements to save the day; in the Arctic, the Canadian Air Force relies on a massive transport aircraft to deliver supplies and personnel to far-off places.
Subzero Special Ops
Military search and rescue efforts in deadly arctic conditions rely on a specialized helicopter with unrivaled power and endurance, and special access reveals how it works; in the Alps, a monster snow blower keeps trains running in dangerous weather.
Arctic's Toughest
The world's only actual all-terrain vehicle is an Arctic mega monster that can conquer land, snow, and water in dangerous conditions; elsewhere in avalanche country, only one machine can climb deadly mountains and protect a major highway.
US Army Super Helicopter
A helicopter tailor-made for extreme environments aids US Army rescue efforts in some of the most harsh conditions, and a trio of small but mighty tugboats move cargo vessels through the busiest port of Alaska, proving that size doesn't dictate power.
Giants of the North
See how tourists explore the far reaches of northern Canada and gain exclusive access to polar bears on custom-built rovers, and how the Twin Otter aircraft drops much needed supplies to isolated villages.
Beast in the Snow
The Yeti is a custom-made snow-eater that keeps a critical Alaskan airport open for business, and experts reveal how cutting-edge engineering and the latest technology keep this machine running in the toughest conditions.
Goliath Below Zero
Experts use a cutting-edge, all-terrain engineering marvel to access a perilous job site covered in snow; special insider access reveals how this modern marvel helps get the job done.
Hi-Tech Mega Marvels
A special drone uses cutting-edge technology to fly deep into treacherous, hard-to-reach mountains on dangerous search and rescue missions, and a hi-tech ice machine works tirelessly at a Toronto airport to keep flights running in brutal conditions.
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