Otto Kilcher, born in 1952 to a family of Swiss immigrants, grew up in a remote cabin in Alaska without electricity or heat. From a young age, he learned essential skills for farming, fishing, hunting, and cattle herding. Otto developed a passion for machinery, becoming a skilled mechanic and machinist, and later expanded his business, owning Coastal Freight and Salvage Incorporated and several other ventures. As a main character on the show “Alaska The Last Frontier,” Otto became well-known for his creativity and resilience in overcoming challenges, demonstrating persistence and resourcefulness in off-grid living. Otto has been married three times and has four children with his current wife, Charlotte Kilcher, a former wildlife biologist. Their family faces many challenges and risks in this lifestyle, including serious accidents and injuries, but they remain steadfast in their values of hard work, sustainability, and family.
