Packing Alaskan Cod

"Early Show" Weather Anchor Dave Price packs frozen Alaskan cod at the Copper River Seafoods plant in Anchorage. Dave's attempting to make money to help him return to New York City. He started his trip with just $50.

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Learning the Ropes

Copper River Seafoods plant manager Billy Green, right, shows Dave how to properly pack the cod.

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On the Line

Dave packed frozen cod into plastic containers like these at the fish processing plant in Alaska. But will he make enough money to move on?

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The packing area at Copper River Seafoods in Anchorage.

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Dave helps a plant worker package fish using a heavy-duty piece of machinery.

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Dave shows his appreciation for Alaskan cod at the food processing plant in Anchorage.

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Dave wore "Nick's" jacket at the fish processing plant.

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Lots of Lox

Dave poses with packages of lox at the Copper River Seafood plant in Anchorage.

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Dave and members of the CBS News "No Way Home" crew pose with fish products from the Copper River Seafoods plant.

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And Dave didn't leave the plant hungry -- or empty-handed. The plant paid Dave $30 for his service and offered him free breakfast -- like the rest of the company's employees.

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Dave stopped by Rust's Flying Service in Anchorage to see if any planes were flying out of the city. Would that be his ticket out of Alaska?

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Local taxidermy fun featured at Rust's Flying Service.

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Unfortunately, no planes were taking off for points east or south, so Dave set out to find more work.

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Chinook Deveraux and Michelle Hogan of Johnson's Tire Service invited Dave to work the tire line and agreed to pay him 40 bucks for his efforts.

Here, Dave is learning how to balance tires.

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Dave changes tires at Johnson's Tire Service in Anchorage.

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Changing Tires

Dave puts in the work at Johnson's Tire Service in Anchorage.

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But Dave did get a little help from the tools at the shop.

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Dave attempts to figure out the wrench as he finishes changing a car's tires.

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Dave shoulders tires at Johnson's Tire Service in Anchorage -- but he has a heavier burden weighing on him: How will he get out of Alaska?

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Next, Dave was off to shovel snow and ice off a ramp that gives access to the main runways for Aeroair Alaska Medical Transport.

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Dave puts his back into his work.

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Could snow removal be big business for Dave in Alaska?

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Dave puts in extra effort to remove stubborn ice with a pick.

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Dave Attacks the Ice

Dave's effort pays off as ice lifts from the runway.

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Payday

Dave earned $50 from this snow and ice removal job.

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Dave scored a gig to drive a Zamboni for $30 at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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Dave boarded the ice resurfacing machine. The results, he said via Twitter, were "as smooth as ice."

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Dave takes a tough corner on the Zamboni.

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Dave drives the Zamboni with one hand!

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The ice sports a new, shiny layer where Dave has driven.

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Dave drives on, maneuvering the equipment with ease.

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Did Dave miss his calling?

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Dave finishes the job at the University of Alaska Anchorage. But where will he go next? A Zamboni can only take Dave so far...

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Help for Dave

Dave's been regularly checking his Twitter (@earlyshowdave) for your tips and offers about food, shelter and transportation. If you'd like to offer help or work, go to his account here. Want to know more about our "No Way Home" series? Check out the rules of the challenge.

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Will He Make It Home?

Make sure to follow Dave's journey on our "No Way Home" Special Feature Section and our "No Way Home: Notes from the Road" blog. He could be passing through a city near you sometime soon!

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