Plot Synopsis

EXTREME ICE MACHINES is a one-hour docuseries that chronicles humans and machines that tackle the world's iciest terrain, offering a first-hand look at the sub-zero action. From living among polar bears, to servicing the world's northern most airport, the incredible engineers behind these innovative machines break down these groundbreaking inventions and prove how they help us to survive in conditions that could otherwise be deadly. In the series opener, "Monster of the Arctic," melting ice threatens to flood a town, so 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.