Bassich was born on January 25, 1958, in Washington, USA.
He graduated from John F. Kennedy High in 1976.
After high school, Andy worked as a cabinet maker and carpenter.
In 1976, he went to travel across the US, including Alaska. However, Bassich had to go back home to his sister's wedding.
In 1980, Andy moved to Alaska. When asked about the main reason for his relocation, he responded:
"I just like living out in the woods; I like living out in the bush of Alaska."
Andy went on to say:
"I wanted a little more peace and quiet and serenity, a little bit more space."
There, he started to work as a riverboat captain on the Yukon River.
Life Below Zero
Starting in 2013, he went to appear on Life Below Zero, a documentary series that chronicles the lives of Alaskans living in remote wilderness areas.
