That Time I Built A Bridge!

🌉 That Time I Built a Bridge: Otto Kilcher's Homestead Construction Tale | Alaska: The Last Frontier 🏔️
Welcome to my channel! I'm Otto Kilcher, a familiar face from the captivating Discovery show, Alaska: The Last Frontier, where my family and I embrace the challenges of living off the grid in the Alaskan wilderness.
In this special video, join me as I reminisce about "That Time I Built a Bridge," a pivotal moment in our homestead's history. 20 years ago, we embarked on a remarkable journey of construction, crafting a bridge that has since become an integral part of our daily lives.
Through storytelling and archival footage, I'll take you on a nostalgic trip back in time, sharing the trials and triumphs of this ambitious project. From sourcing materials to overcoming logistical hurdles, this endeavor epitomized the spirit of innovation and perseverance that defines our way of life in the Last Frontier.
Join me in reliving the memories and lessons learned from this unforgettable chapter in our homestead's legacy.
Don't forget to subscribe for more tales and adventures from our homestead journey! Let's continue to build bridges, both literally and metaphorically, as we navigate the wilds of Alaska. 🌲🔨
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  • @menow7851
    @menow78513 ай бұрын

    Thank you, August, for filming Dad so we can enjoy his stories and ideas. I wish my Dad was on video before he passed away.

  • @skyechambers1968

    @skyechambers1968

    3 ай бұрын

    August is adorable ( like his ma and pa 🇬🇧

  • @heathermctavish2874

    @heathermctavish2874

    3 ай бұрын

    Well done Otto. Nice to document your achievements, funny most of us don’t even think of it !

  • @gingermolinero8386
    @gingermolinero83863 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad you are on KZread. You have been missed

  • @djjamison6548

    @djjamison6548

    13 күн бұрын

    I missed them, matter of fact my whole family missed the whole family.

  • @thomasthibedeau
    @thomasthibedeauАй бұрын

    I really like your enthusiasm that you have for your work. Truely a rare quality in todays society.

  • @veetwin75
    @veetwin753 ай бұрын

    Now THIS is what ive always wanted to see!!!! not scripted tv

  • @mikehumphries3549
    @mikehumphries35493 ай бұрын

    Need more men like Otto i think he’s one hell of a man

  • @itsaRooster
    @itsaRooster3 ай бұрын

    Sir as a propane truck driver this bridge is 100% better than any other homemade bridge I've ever seen.

  • @livininmontana1731
    @livininmontana17313 ай бұрын

    Thanks for inviting us back to the homestead!

  • @Homestead-jt7ku
    @Homestead-jt7ku3 ай бұрын

    I am so so happy you have decided to do a KZread channel so that all of your fans can continue to enjoy and learn!

  • @grizzlyridgerunner
    @grizzlyridgerunner3 ай бұрын

    Man otto this channel is getting subscribers fast .good deal .im glad we now have you on youtube. I love it when you tell your stories .

  • @lindahollister5530

    @lindahollister5530

    3 ай бұрын

    This lady is glad for you and your Family. Need to get your wife on KZread, we miss her.❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @melissadimoush8196
    @melissadimoush81963 ай бұрын

    I can’t tell you how happy watching these videos is making me. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙏

  • @jewelllowe3054
    @jewelllowe30543 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad Otto and August are back!

  • @margie417
    @margie4172 ай бұрын

    I just love that you repurpose old things. So inventive 🥰

  • @sandraschuelke5024
    @sandraschuelke50243 ай бұрын

    I'm so pleased to see my Kilchers, back on t.v. KZread. You'll be my favorite, welcome home. God bless you an your family ❤️

  • @otto_kilcher

    @otto_kilcher

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s nice to be back

  • @patriciaharkin1571
    @patriciaharkin15713 ай бұрын

    Otto Kilcher, your skills and ingenuity are awesome. That bridge was no mean feat, I think your daddy would be very proud of you.

  • @janelemar5022
    @janelemar50223 ай бұрын

    I am continually so impressed with Otto and ability to engineer . I could listen to him all day. Way to go Otto!

  • @WatersFamilyHomestead
    @WatersFamilyHomestead3 ай бұрын

    I have not watched television for years. But I do watch quite a bit of KZread.And I am enjoying your new channel thoroughly.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.37293 ай бұрын

    This Channel is 10 Times Better than PAY TV. 👍🙏

  • @otto_kilcher

    @otto_kilcher

    3 ай бұрын

    Careful, don't want my head to swell the gopro wont fit! ha!

  • @user-mr1xj4zi6r

    @user-mr1xj4zi6r

    3 ай бұрын

    @@otto_kilcher ❤ watching you All. I thought your family should continue your own show on KZread, since you did your own videos during “COViD”. Love the direction you are going. Hope the others start their own channels too!

  • @SandraMarie66

    @SandraMarie66

    3 ай бұрын

    @@otto_kilcher😂

  • @111SecondHandRose
    @111SecondHandRose3 ай бұрын

    So pleased to see you here, I've missed seeing you all!

  • @OffGridWithChrisandKristie
    @OffGridWithChrisandKristie3 ай бұрын

    If it wasn’t for discovery we’d have never seen you, but we knew there was more to the story. We are so excited to see you share your journey on YT! You’re inspiring to us all! We are creators too, not nearly as famous, but adventurous nonetheless. We live in northern BC! The last city before the Yukon ❤

  • @otto_kilcher

    @otto_kilcher

    3 ай бұрын

    Nice to meet ya

  • @michiwood6856
    @michiwood68563 ай бұрын

    Otto is the man when it comes to go old fashioned ingenuity. One great man!!

  • @robinmcmahon8027
    @robinmcmahon80272 ай бұрын

    Didn't know how much I missed you guys.

  • @posseeANNA
    @posseeANNA3 ай бұрын

    Free thinking, resourceful, problem solving and good old fashioned ingenuity with a positive result. All of these attributes are what the government lacks. Great bridge project Otto!

  • @belindapoplin5439
    @belindapoplin54393 ай бұрын

    August, you probably already know how lucky you are to have this man as a father, a mentor, a teacher 💙 I for one, admire his wisdom greatly ❤ Otto for President!

  • @adamporter1680
    @adamporter16803 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you and your dad are doing this! My entire family enjoyed watching the last frontier. One of the best shows on. I hope the rest of fhe family joins your new channel!

  • @davidepool5884
    @davidepool58843 ай бұрын

    New subscriber. I’ve missed Alaska The Last Frontier, it was my favorite show. It’s great to see Otto on KZread.

  • @slimrosco
    @slimrosco3 ай бұрын

    I could watch Otto videos all day. He is a master craftsman and has stories for years I bet. I love this content. Please make more. Good job August.

  • @martyb.1291
    @martyb.12913 ай бұрын

    Otto always impresses me with the things he can do and has done. August your one lucky man to have your dad to learn from.👍🥶

  • @brendamilner9066
    @brendamilner90662 ай бұрын

    Very impressive. This is one of the things we never got to see in depth on the tv show.

  • @monahardy978
    @monahardy9783 ай бұрын

    Very impressive bridge you built Otto. Good filming August. Thank you. So good to see you guys again.

  • @pammager7135
    @pammager71353 ай бұрын

    Keep these videos coming, Otto! Love seeing what you're up to!

  • @LarryRegister-zs3qy
    @LarryRegister-zs3qy3 ай бұрын

    Love your new channel. Hollywood has got to be hurting financially with all the quality channels on you tube. Thank you for the entertainment.

  • @prtwstdme
    @prtwstdme3 ай бұрын

    I could listen to Otto all day

  • @n411xbushpilot
    @n411xbushpilot3 ай бұрын

    It is so good to see you guys again

  • @MrTrevor132323
    @MrTrevor1323233 ай бұрын

    Holy Cow Otto. Thank you for sharing your story with us. That is a beautiful Bridge that you built.

  • @janemay8721
    @janemay87213 ай бұрын

    America needs more men like Otto!

  • @user-jt4ku1tr2e
    @user-jt4ku1tr2e3 ай бұрын

    I am so happy that you have a KZread channel. I am loving the adventures so far!

  • @The-Deadbolt-Deputy
    @The-Deadbolt-Deputy3 ай бұрын

    I love that it used to be a truck scale. The Kilcher way

  • @ddini3935
    @ddini39353 ай бұрын

    Otto we’d stay up all night watching the cams sometimes just staring at horses, we had a great group of people. Still friends with some now, some have passed so great to be able to watch you again.

  • @bladehoner3185
    @bladehoner31853 ай бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @robinmorrison1183
    @robinmorrison11833 ай бұрын

    Absolute legend Otto!

  • @donnal.oglesby4806
    @donnal.oglesby48063 ай бұрын

    Very Impressed with the bridge, Otto,! Your Imaginenation keeps you young. Never lose that Otto. Hello to you and August!

  • @steph.a.7517
    @steph.a.75173 ай бұрын

    Thank you for giving us Alaska back Otto and August. Have a wonderful Tuesday

  • @BootScootinBoo
    @BootScootinBoo3 ай бұрын

    So glad to see this channel!!! Really was missing seeing you all ….

  • @antonstag2298
    @antonstag22983 ай бұрын

    Incredible engineering genius!💯😊 Thank you Otto for sharing 😉👍 Tony

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck3 ай бұрын

    AWESOME!

  • @pamrusch971
    @pamrusch9713 ай бұрын

    You’re brilliant Otto 🎉

  • @rowinghome
    @rowinghome3 ай бұрын

    great to- see you on youtube. always watched the whole fam. i"m glad you are back

  • @tonikimpel7891
    @tonikimpel78913 ай бұрын

    Nice bridge. I am impressed Otto 😊❤

  • @Robnite55
    @Robnite553 ай бұрын

    Keep them coming 👍

  • @jujube6650
    @jujube66503 ай бұрын

    Another great video. Love this channel

  • @janetcolvin5601
    @janetcolvin56013 ай бұрын

    Great job otto watching from new zealand

  • @firesandfishing5589
    @firesandfishing55893 ай бұрын

    This is great we took 40 flatbed semi trailer,cut all the wheels and stuff off bottom and pulled it across the old bridge and into place,removed old bridge and 30 years later it is in good shape

  • @tomscott3939
    @tomscott39393 ай бұрын

    great channel for ollos stories nice to hear some history of the area!!!

  • @deedtease
    @deedtease3 ай бұрын

    Otto you are a real genius!!!

  • @erniescabin4256
    @erniescabin42563 ай бұрын

    Great seeing you Otto great video😊👍🚜🚚

  • @Figuringitout7
    @Figuringitout73 ай бұрын

    Nice to see you up and moving. I appreciate the new channel . Thank you!

  • @beardedgranny6190
    @beardedgranny61903 ай бұрын

    ALWAYS LOVE WATCH'IN OTTO AND AUGUST THANKS FOR SHARE'IN .. GOD BLESS...!!!

  • @BigDan7114
    @BigDan71143 ай бұрын

    This format is way better for viewers as it’s “ the real deal “ I’m sure the revenue isn’t better than discovery but it will be financially helpful soon I’m guessing as others find your channel. We’ve been picking rocks on our farm since 1843 here in NY along Lake Effect snow belt on Lake Ontario. Appreciate your families time and effort to bring us along very much. If you’re ever in NY come by and give #gigahank some scratches .

  • @polcat-om5ti
    @polcat-om5ti13 күн бұрын

    Hi Otto, my husband said, "Your papa, daddy would say you're my boy Otto." Be proud, kiddo ❤😊

  • @ethank7293
    @ethank72933 ай бұрын

    Every impressive Otto, hope you’re all doing great in Alaska and glad to see you guys back again!!👍👍

  • @jmowiscoproud
    @jmowiscoproud3 ай бұрын

    Yes I have to agree with Otto, building a bridge is better then building a canyon! Great quote thank u August and Otto Good Day and God Bless

  • @caroltillapaugh7561
    @caroltillapaugh75613 ай бұрын

    Good to see you two again, glad ur back ! Nice bridge..

  • @butchbinion1560
    @butchbinion15603 ай бұрын

    Thanks, good to see you again. ✌🏻👊🏼

  • @iceroad416
    @iceroad4163 ай бұрын

    Great idea! glad I found your channel lots of helpfull info

  • @vickiehamilton6596
    @vickiehamilton65963 ай бұрын

    Otto you're a man of invention and action.love this channel

  • @dannygoss2649
    @dannygoss26493 ай бұрын

    Very happy your family started a channel love ottos stories and how innovative he is that bridge will last forever I my uncles have always been very mechanically inclined and innovative made every they got frome nothing one evan made a log lathe to make house logs both of my uncles went to Alaska to help build to oil pipe line with the military my older uncle passed away in November but he had the pleasure of meeting ottos father

  • @carolg.prevette5483
    @carolg.prevette54833 ай бұрын

    Otto-you are such a keeper!!! ❤❤❤

  • @fralinsandfriends
    @fralinsandfriends3 ай бұрын

    That's a hefty looking bridge. It should last a long time. 😀😀👋👋💖💖

  • @jamesziegler9888
    @jamesziegler98883 ай бұрын

    Otto is the man! Best neighbor someone could ask for. Ask Otto if he has any Bigfoot stories! Love the show.

  • @marycontryman5496
    @marycontryman54963 ай бұрын

    You are phenomenal, Otto.

  • @mematoseven8709
    @mematoseven87093 ай бұрын

    Awesome!!! I've really missed y'all Otto! Your daddy would be mighty proud!

  • @scott6252
    @scott62523 ай бұрын

    I'm sure your dad would be very impressed with the kabota Otto 😅

  • @AzBob01
    @AzBob012 ай бұрын

    Great job on the bridge. You have so many talents. Something that is lost on most people growing up today.

  • @deebrake
    @deebrake3 ай бұрын

    Wow sir that bridge is impressive. Thanks for sharing your experience and fixes with us.

  • @earlenesteinhilbert379
    @earlenesteinhilbert3793 ай бұрын

    I sure have missed watching the show, but so glad to have you tube to watch the goings on. Great idea August! Although I would love to see all the rest of the Kilchers

  • @terimorfenski4089
    @terimorfenski40893 ай бұрын

    So happy to see you on You Tube! My husband and I really miss watching Alaska the Last Frontier! Miss seeing all the Kilchers💕💕

  • @matthewhurst9025
    @matthewhurst90253 ай бұрын

    Great video!

  • @ScotWalt858
    @ScotWalt8583 ай бұрын

    All good!

  • @jasonbabila6006
    @jasonbabila60063 ай бұрын

    One of the best thing to use to create a bridge is an old railroad flat car, it's built in different lengths up to 86', it's heavy and will last a long time, I've seen people build bridges with a single wide 50' flat car and double wide,

  • @71717

    @71717

    3 ай бұрын

    WOW😮, Great job it's amazing 🤗

  • @normasavitsky489
    @normasavitsky4893 ай бұрын

    That bridge is an engineering feat!

  • @jeffgritzinger3166
    @jeffgritzinger31663 ай бұрын

    Love it Otto built one 😂

  • @ben_makingmusic
    @ben_makingmusic3 ай бұрын

    I love these new videos! Thanks so much for sharing. I was a big fan of ATLF and watched for years but I gotta say I'm really excited to now see these youtube videos coming out. You'll have so much more creative control. I know August has been honing his doc making skills for some time now -- excellent work my friend!

  • @allaboutoversizedloadsgr1557
    @allaboutoversizedloadsgr15573 ай бұрын

    Awesome so cool to see all the projects and looking forward to seeing what's next. Maybe Charlotte will show her gardens

  • @therealnancysteele
    @therealnancysteele3 ай бұрын

    Well done on the bridge Otto and well done August for your video work!

  • @sandypawstravel
    @sandypawstravel3 ай бұрын

    I have built houses and such, but I would be tickled to say I built such a nice bridge! Thanks for sharing this motivation!

  • @sharonallen593
    @sharonallen5933 ай бұрын

    Great video, thanks for sharing

  • @WheelchairTrvl
    @WheelchairTrvl12 күн бұрын

    We are really enjoying the continuation of what was! To see the evaluation of your family’s homestead form your perspective is educational and informative. August’s coverage shows he learned a lot, safe travels🍻

  • @MultiCinderella23
    @MultiCinderella233 ай бұрын

    So happy to see you guys again! Otto , you are so smart!

  • @susanmills1654
    @susanmills16543 ай бұрын

    I'm impressed, very nice work on that bridge Otto, it's kinda neat having August filming!!❤👍

  • @karenspeer7378
    @karenspeer73783 ай бұрын

    Otto! That Bridge is Amazing!! 👍🤩

  • @skyechambers1968
    @skyechambers19683 ай бұрын

    Otto and Charlotte ( their boys were my favourites 💙 . SO HAPPY ABOUT YOUR CHANNEL blessings from England 🇬🇧

  • @turtle1723
    @turtle17233 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you back and doing your thing, your way. Miss seeing the whole family.

  • @vickichristinney3641
    @vickichristinney36413 ай бұрын

    Love your attitude and humor.

  • @boB7710II
    @boB7710II3 ай бұрын

    Nice bridge, OK!

  • @robinsweetcal6405
    @robinsweetcal64053 ай бұрын

    Otto you can make anything ❤ wonderful person

  • @monicagimenez4555
    @monicagimenez45553 ай бұрын

    Excelente trabajo👍🇦🇷

  • @gregknutsen673
    @gregknutsen6733 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your life with us Otto , your amazing

  • @monicalar6680
    @monicalar66803 ай бұрын

    August. Thanks for these videos. Love Otto’s experience s

  • @janetrendon5234
    @janetrendon52343 ай бұрын

    Love you Otto and August!!

  • @TheTriangle4
    @TheTriangle43 ай бұрын

    Sounds like you've had quite a life, no fear. Hat off to ya sir ! Glad to see you back, love the videos