Life Below Zero° follows seven people as they battle for the most basic necessities in the state with the lowest population density in the United States. Living at the ends of the world's loneliest roads and subsisting off the rugged Alaskan bush, they battle whiteout snow storms, man-eating carnivores, questionable frozen terrain, and limited resources through a long and bitter winter. Some of them are lone wolves; others have their families beside them. All must overcome despairing odds to brave the wild and survive through to the spring. Only the mentally fit will be able to endure the extreme test of isolation and endless work required to survive the many months of winter in the Alaska bush.
Six people separated by hundreds of miles, all joined by the common cause of surviving the winter in the Alaskan bush. In Noorvik, Chip races to set whitefish nets on thin ice for the last catch of the season. Fishing on the frozen river is deadly, but it's vital to haul enough fish to last through the winter. Andy tests the safety of the river surrounding his house that he uses as a link to the outside world. Without this winter lifeline, he is trapped and isolated.
After being away for several months due to an injury, Sue is finally on her way to her home at the Kavik River Camp. Though she thinks bears may have taken up residence there, she discovers a bigger surprise: thieves have robbed her fuel supply. If she runs out before weather makes a delivery possible, she'll freeze. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes can't access their hunting grounds until their river freezes, forcing them to rely on bartering the supplies they have for the essential items they lack.
Winter is coming fast and six Alaskans living in the remote corners of the state are in a rush to prepare for the hard months ahead. Alone at the Kavik River Camp, a blizzard descends on Sue's camp as she sets up hand lines between her most critical buildings so she can find them in whiteout conditions. She also prepares firearms in case of a wildlife attack. In Wiseman, Erik tends to two critical tasks: collecting water and wood. If he's unsuccessful, he'll face trouble very quickly.
Mechanical breakdowns and invading predators threaten the lives of six people as they try to survive the dark and cold winter in Alaska. In Kavik, a familiar sound startles Sue. She soon realizes that a deadly wolf has approached her cabin. Nineteen miles north of the Arctic Circle, Chip's snow machine breaks down, threatening his own survival since without it he cannot fish, hunt or trade. In Wiseman, Erik hunts for lynx fur to earn money but the beast outsmarts him every time.
In Kavik, nearly 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Sue is becoming dangerously low on fuel. With only a seven-day supply left, she calls in for an air delivery, but mechanical trouble with the plane fleet and another impending winter storm leave her holding her breath that they'll be able to deliver before she freezes. In Wiseman, Erik is in a match of wits with a clever wolf that keeps stealing bait from his traps.
This week's episode of Life Below Zero puts the spotlight on couples. Kate joins Andy out in the wilderness for a challenging day of collecting lumber for their homestead. After a day filled with frustrations, Andy surprises Kate with a quick getaway to celebrate her birthday. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes are working together on a major hunt that could determine their livelihood for the coming year. They'll use the tactics of Agnes' Inupiat ancestors in hopes of getting a leg up.
During winter in the corners of Alaska, every day can be fraught with challenges. Sue sees few hunting opportunities this time of year in Kavik, but after a group of ptarmigan birds takes up residence in her yard, her mouth is watering for a special meal if she can just get her aim on target. While out setting traps, Erik crashes his snow machine. With no part stores within a hundred miles, he must make an unscheduled trip to Fairbanks for repairs, leaving his trap lines to go unchecked.
In Kavik, Sue wakes up to a strange noise and must scout her perimeter for likely predators. Andy leaves Eagle for a trip across the Taylor Highway to tow his newly bought sawmill home, battling dangerous snowdrifts along the way. Chip and Agnes continue their quest for caribou at the hunting grounds. Erik suddenly abandons his trap lines when he spots a spruce grouse.
After realizing she's low on meat, Sue encounters unexpected dangers when she ventures deep into the tundra around Kavik in order to catch a moose. In Wiseman, Erik's attempt at ice fishing turns into a deadly scrap with the local wildlife. In Deering, Chip and Agnes go head to head against a cunning wolf. And in Eagle, Andy and Kate prepare for the river to break up as it threatens to destroy their homestead.
On the brink of losing everything she's worked for, Sue travels to Fairbanks, to officially buy her precious Kavik River Camp or else she will be left alone in the cold. Moments before what could possibly be the worst spring breakup of the season, Andy and Kate must move their dogs to an alternate location, or they will die in the flood. In Wiseman, Erik prepares for grizzly hunting season by renting out his property to fellow hunters and guides.
Remote Alaskans face new dangers and deadly challenges as they adapt to the changing seasons and race to prepare for next winter. In Eagle, Andy confronts a dangerous predator as the local wildlife awakes from hibernation. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes brave the river and find that the hunt for fur is not easy or safe. In Kavik, Sue fights the clock to stock up her empty freezer before bear season closes. And high in the mountains of the Brooks Range, Glenn Villeneuve takes every opportunity to hunt caribou to see him through the spring.
The thaw is creating havoc for the residents of Alaska. In Kavik, rising water on Sue's runway may put her out of business. In Noorvik, the Hailstone clan embarks on a critical fishing trip in order to find food for the summer. In Chandalar, Glenn's water supply is compromised. And in Eagle, Andy moves a two-ton sawmill down the treacherous Yukon River.
It's been six years since Sue Aikens was attacked by a grizzly bear, and now it's time for her to face her fears and take on the challenge. She heads into the tundra, and after spotting a grizzly in the distance, takes aim. In Eagle, Andy and Kate Bassich have just fed the last of their fish to their sled dogs. Chip and Agnes Hailstone's whitefishing in Noorvik is being disrupted by a late freeze. And Erik Salitan returns this season, having just finished the guiding season a southern village.
Erik Salitan is ready to subsistence hunt, and on Kodiak Island he has the opportunity to go after the elusive mountain goat. Andy Bassich in Eagle is hoping that a single $2 homemade bullet will bring home a moose, and meat for the year. In Kavik, a storm brings an unexpected opportunity to Sue Aikens as it forces a herd of caribou close to her camp. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes Hailstone are anxious to prepare for a winter of nomadic hunting and trapping.
For Chip and Agnes, summer is the perfect season to teach their five daughters to live off the land. For Sue, summer is the season of pressure for profit and survival, as she makes her year's revenue in this three-month period. Andy and Kate know that seasonal flooding could cause them to lose everything. Glenn knows that even in the summer months the Arctic temperatures mean a wrong move could have huge costs, and he is forced to be resourceful, hunting for food in the isolated wilderness.
When the caribou that Sue depends on migrate unusually late, she is forced to search for alternatives. Seasoned hunter and registered guide outfitter Erik must secure the next harvest prior to the start of the next guide season. Kate and Andy begin the tough task of fencing in their garden to protect the yearly food crop. Agnes and Chip have taken their annual 85-mile journey to Kiwalik, where they will remain until the thaw's end focused on preparing for the cruel winter months.
Fall season in the Arctic means the final preparation is in full swing for the long winter months ahead. In Kavik, Sue sets off on a quest for food to survive the coming freeze. In Eagle, Andy and Kate race to get their fish wheel turning before the chum salmon run hits. With their annual caribou hunt on the horizon, the Hailstones build a cache to store their meat for the season. And in Chandalar, Glenn sets out on the most critical hunt of his year as he hopes to harvest a moose that will yield nearly six months' worth of meat.
With winter around the corner, Alaskans prepare themselves for the onslaught. In Noorvik, the Hailstone family goes caribou hunting to put up meat for the winter. In Kavik, a bear poses a threat to clients at Sue's camp. In Eagle, Andy repairs the fish wheel to protect the dogs' food supply. And in Chandalar, Glenn must haul a felled moose over land and water to get it back to the safety of his camp.
When spring arrives in Alaska, the thaw means time to begin preparing for the next freeze, by hunting, fishing or relocating for the summer.
The Hailstones and Jessie work on projects to take advantage of the summer bounty. Glenn searches for a long lost cabin, and Sue reopens her camp.
Glenn goes on a scouting trip, while Jessie rushes to complete his fish wheel. Sue faces setbacks at her camp, and the Hailstones go on a hunt.
Winter bears down on Alaskans, who are making last-minute preparations for the return of the freeze. In Noorvik, the Hailstones develop newly inherited land.
With winter on the way, Alaskans work tirelessly to prepare themselves for the upcoming brutal weather.
Winter planning begins to fall apart for Alaskans as they prepare for the impending freeze.
With seasons changing in the Arctic, Alaskans hunt in the wilderness before the spring breakup fully arrives.
As the snow melts and the ice on the waterways breaks up, the Arctic becomes a land of opportunity. The Hailstones hunt, Sue Aikens reopens her greenhouse, and Glenn Villeneuve returns home.
Alaskans face tremendous obstacles as the spring breakup is in full swing across the Arctic.
Alaskans must travel through unfamiliar, freezing and treacherous territories to harvest new and necessary resources, preparing themselves for a dark winter in the Arctic.
With the landscape changing quickly, Alaskans search for resources that will prepare them to survive the harshness of the coming dark winter.
As winter overtakes the Arctic and temperatures fall to excruciating numbers, Alaskans are presented with new challenges in their fight to survive.
As warming temperatures heat up the Arctic, Alaskans take advantage of the sun's return and head out onto ice, water and land for resources.
The Arctic spring brings about running rivers, the return of small game and endless sunlight for Alaskans to complete key tasks for their survival.
With only a brief window between breakup and winter, Alaskans scramble to complete chores that will make life easier when the deep chill returns.
With winter bearing down on the Arctic, Alaskans race to prepare themselves and their homesteads before the freeze overtakes the land.
In the early days of dark winter, falling temperatures and a heavy snowfall force Alaskans to quickly finish their projects or risk falling behind.
As the Arctic continues to freeze, uncertainty forces Alaskans to change their plans on the fly to survive.
With a seasonal shift spreading across the Arctic, wicked conditions force Alaska residents to plan for the worst or risk losing everything.
Glenn burns a man-made structure to the ground; the Hailstones embark on a hunt for seal meat.
Increased sunlight in the Arctic means the days are longer, the ice and snow are thawing and the tasks for survival must get done before spring.
Sue Aikens plays a game of chess with a predator; Ricko DeWilde hunts for moose; Jessie Holmes' plans shift from one final resource mission to simply surviving the day; the Hailstone family prepares vital tools needed to endure winter in Noorvik.
Sue wolverine-proofs her camp. Ricko hunts Moose. Jessie rescues his boat. The Hailstones prepare for winter.
Alaskans are relentless in their pursuit of resources.
Sue hunts waterfowl. Andy and Denise fight the river breakup. Ricko and his kids hunt geese. The Hailstones hunt small game.
Sue expands her garden. Andy and Denise hunt waterfowl. Ricko teaches his kids to hunt. The Hailstones go on an egg hunt.
Sue fixes her Nodwell. Andy and Denise install solar panels. Jessie repairs his boat. The Hailstones go fishing.
With the first signs of winter already showing, Alaskans must make use of the last days of sunlight to secure food and shelter for their survival.
With the first signs of winter already showing, Alaskans must make use of the last days of sunlight to secure food and shelter for their survival.
With winter bearing down on the Arctic, Alaskans scramble to prepare for the cold months that lie ahead.
Amidst a global pandemic, Alaskans will face unprecedented challenges during the brief summer months as they prepare for the coming winter.
Amid the long days of the arctic summer, Alaskans must learn new ways to survive and re-learn old lessons of generations past.
For those living in the Arctic, the endless summer daylight must be used efficiently if they wish to survive the impending winter.
Winter has returned to Alaska, forcing arctic residents to adapt to deadly conditions and new, dangerous challenges that threaten their survival.
As winter's grip in the Arctic strengthens, Alaskans are forced to react if they are to stay ahead of the freeze and avoid an icy demise.
As the deep freeze sets in, Alaskans brave cruel temperatures and deadly terrain as they rush to complete vital tasks that will aid their survival.
Those in Alaska must seize the newfound resources of spring's arrival and avoid its many dangers to survive another season of life off the grid.
Extended daylight, blossoming greens, and open waterways make the arctic spring a crucial time for Alaskans to brave the landscape for resources.
As temperatures warm in the Arctic, the landscape and waterways are returning to life, and Alaskans must seize all opportunities under the spring sun.
Alaskans must face the dangers of the Arctic in order to stockpile resources before dark winter returns to claim the landscape.
Sue Aikens tracks a deadly foe in Kavik; the Hailstones embark on a traditional task ahead of the freeze; Jessie Holmes adds a vital comfort to his remote camp; Ricko Dewilde guides his youngest children through the wilderness.
Lessons are learned and personal battles are fought by Alaskans enduring winter's descent.
The women of Alaska must seize opportunities for resources during the brief Arctic spring.
Alaskans emerge from a long winter and seize new opportunities to travel, hunt, and farm while facing the dangers from thawing rivers
With tempertures on the rise, Alaskans must ensure their survival in the hostile Arctic.
As Alaskans enter a new dawn in the Arctic winter, they must adapt to the changing landscape if they are to survive and thrive in this brutal season.
Faced with the pressures of success, Alaska residents labor their way through winter's frigid challenges and make their own luck from loss.
Dark Winter has returned, and Alaskans must confront the environment and themselves to sustain their remote lifestyles.
The arrival of Spring brings grave danger to Alaskans as winter's snow and ice melts away and the landscape and waterways come roaring back to life.
As Alaskans fall into the throes of the Arctic warm season, they must confront their darkest fears & channel their inner strength to persevere.
With the Summer sun high in the sky, Alaskans fight for their survival and try to savor the brief warm season.
As winter returns, Alaskans face new threats to their survival.
The winter season grows more erratic, and Alaskans are forced to adapt.
As the deep cold persists, Alaskans must carry on their way of life.
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In Noorvik, Agnes departs on a crucial seal hunt in an attempt to harvest seal oil that will last the family for months. Sue needs to get fresh water into her camp before she can open for guests. Andy and Kate struggle to build a greenhouse that will yield much of their winter food supply. And in Chandalar, Glenn stocks up on firewood, a resource he can't live without in the Arctic.
In Chandalar, Glenn is running low on food and must go the extra mile to find enough sustenance to survive. Sue turns failure into success after heading into the tundra to investigate a strange shadow on the horizon. In Eagle, a mistake forces Andy to use up valuable resources searching for a missing boat. And in Noorvik, Chip struggles to find what he needs from the land to support Agnes' fishing haul.
In Kavik, Sue needs to get a jump on filling her freezer for the cold weather. In Noorvik, the Hailstones embark on a unique moneymaking endeavor. In Chandalar, Glenn works on his sod house and in Eagle, Andy employs a new fishing strategy to help gather food for the winter.
Food is in short supply in Chandalar as Glenn embarks on a 60-mile journey back to civilization. In Noorvik, the Hailstone's embark on a summer tradition to Camp Kookoochaiq hoping for a bounty of salmon. Sue waits anxiously for the fuel she desperately needs to keep her business open. And in Eagle, Andy faces near catastrophe as a boat hauling thousands of pounds of supplies takes on water.
Chip and Agnes are ready to embark on an autumn moose hunt. For Sue, the approaching winter means that she has only a few days to make sure her camp and business are completely closed. In Eagle, early snowfall has left Andy and Kate concerned that winter will come sooner rather than later. Andy decides it's time to hit a nearby pond to see if he can catch a beaver. Erik Salitan has ordered powerful new traps with the hopes of catching a valuable fox if he can set the traps safely.
Andy discovers the river isn't going to freeze solid in front of his homestead. He must cut a trail through dense forest to cross the river safely and get to his hunting grounds. Sue needs 4,000 gallons of fuel delivered to see her through to next spring, and a storm is threatening to hit before deliveries can get in. Erik needs his bad trapping season to turn around, as the furs he collects are vital to his income. Chip and Agnes are behind on their meat stockpiling ahead of dark winter.
To make ends meet, Andy and Kate teach subsistence and survival skills, and Cody Allen has ventured into the bush from Oregon to learn how to live off the land from the experts. In Kavik, Sue preps her weapon arsenal as bears are still roaming the tundra, hungry for food. In Wiseman, Erik must prepare for the meat he will bring in from his upcoming hunting trips. In Noorvik, the Hailstones need essential seal oil. Agnes and two of her children must fly to a nearby village for a seal hunt.
A warm-up has swept through the Arctic, leaving the camps scrambling to prepare for what lies ahead. In Eagle, newcomer Cody Allen hopes to learn the intricacies of dog mushing & the lessons have only just begun. In Kavik, the warm weather has Sue on high alert. Her fears that the warm weather is bringing predators closer to her camp are realized when she scouts Kavik from a plane & spots a group of polar bears not far from her land. For Chip & Agnes Hailstone, the warm-up has delayed the thickening of the Kobuk River ice, making fishing impossible. Until the ice is thick enough to bear the weight of their large net, they will be without their fish & their winter trade currency.
Glenn is back, returning to his remote camp after months away. With grizzlies active in the area, he doesn't know what he'll be walking into. In Eagle, Andy and Kate's apprentice, Cody, wakes in the middle of the night to an extinguished fire. He manages to chop wood in the dead of night to get another fire going before frostbite sets in. In Kavik, Sue slips and falls hard. Combined with lingering pain from previous injuries, she's worried about being incapacitated during this vital time.
Glenn is back, returning to his remote camp after months away. With grizzlies active in the area, he doesn't know what he'll be walking into. In Eagle, Andy and Kate's apprentice, Cody, wakes in the middle of the night to an extinguished fire. He manages to chop wood in the dead of night to get another fire going before frostbite sets in. In Kavik, Sue slips and falls hard. Combined with lingering pain from previous injuries, she's worried about being incapacitated during this vital time.
After a short flight to Deadhorse to pick up her new all-terrain vehicle, Sue begins the 85-mile unpredictable journey through the Alaskan tundra back home to Kavik. In Eagle, Kate and Andy's apprentice, Cody, faces his final test as he heads out to spend a night alone in the Arctic wilderness. Chip and Agnes's daughter Carol goes out with her parents to learn how to set a fur trap. Isolated in the Brooks Range, Glenn sets out to make a fire kit to help keep his fires going all winter long.
Chip is planning to go hunting with his son Jon, but when Jon still hasn't arrived hours after their departure time, the family becomes concerned. The unpredictable weather in Kavik threatens Sue's ability to gather basic resources essential to her survival. In Eagle, Andy and Kate begin training new lead dogs to take over for the aging Iceberg, the current veteran lead. The bears in Chandalar will wake from hibernation, so Glenn prepares an emergency shelter should the bears destroy his cabin.
n Kavik, a looming snowstorm threatens Sue's camp. The last storm buried her food tent under 17 feet of snow, and the additional snow could crush it. Andy and Kate find that a large chunk of ice has broken free from the shore, leaving Andy scrambling to get supplies before the whole river breaks up. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes prepare for their annual light winter hunting trip. A howling wolf wakes Glenn in Chandalar. He sets off in pursuit of the predator in hopes he'll find a bigger prize.
The end of winter is quickly approaching. Chip and Agnes have one last chance to harvest caribou until late summer. If they succeed, they will have meat for food and trade for months. Sue stumbles upon a mysterious object in the tundra, and fears for a potential encounter with a predator. Glenn is on the hunt for food and fur, and the wolf tracks he spots remind him there is more than one hunter in Chandalar. Andy sets out to collect wood before the rising temperatures melt away his snow trails.
This special compilation episode follows as Chip and Agnes Hailstone, Andy Bassich and Kate Rorke-Bassich, Erik Salitan, Glenn Villeneuve, and Sue Aikens struggle to acquire food, protect themselves from deadly predators, and survive within the unforgiving landscape of the Alaskan bush.
Chip and Agnes aim to pass their tradition of surviving off the land to their daughters. The girls are put to the test as they hunt a herd of caribou to feed the family. Andy knows there are limited summer months left and decides to take on an ambitious project to reduce the strain of physical labor. Glenn feels a sense of urgency and resorts to a new tool to aid his quest for sustenance. With the heavy costs of having produce flown into her camp, Sue decides to take matters into her own hands.
As summer draws near, unpredictable weather is shaking up life in Alaska. Faced with scarce caribou, Sue Aikens tries her hand at fishing to gather food for the winter. While the season quickly approaches, Andy and Kate must train their dogs for survival during the summer months. For the Hailstones, the spring means the harvest of a special delicacy, seagull eggs. In response to long days and bitter cold, Glenn is looking to build a sweat lodge. But living hundreds of miles away from the nearest hardware store means he must build everything by hand.
With the freeze quickly approaching, the race to prepare has Alaskans on edge. Sue Aiken calls on a World War II vehicle, the Nodwell, to safeguard her camp from nearby predators. With limited resources, Glenn Villeneuve must trek over rugged, thawing terrain to secure a spring food supply. Chip and Agnes Hailstone are 85 miles away from home on their seasonal fishing trip on the Kiwalik River teaching their two youngest daughters the fishing skills. Andy and Kate Bassich venture 30 miles down the Yukon in search of materials for an upcoming project, a masonry heater for their home.
With winter on its way, Alaskans battle the clock to stockpile everything for their survival. Sue Aikens' livelihood is threatened by a summer storm that prevents delivery of fuel. Andy and Kate Bassich find themselves struggling after salmon fishing has been closed to secure enough food before the river freezes over. In a last effort to harvest meat for winter, the Hailstones teach their daughters native hunting methods and stalk flightless male ducks. Glenn Villeneuve protects his camp from unwelcome guests. Without access to tools, he uses his bare hands to build a new refrigeration unit.
As the thaw comes to an end, the last-minute push to prepare for winter means the pressure is building. The Hailstones have one last opportunity to score a catch of summer salmon. For Andy and Kate Bassich, the coming wrath of winter has turned their focus to building a cabin. Erik and Martha Salitan's quest for food hits a snag when shallow waters stall their harvest plans and leave them with a burning boat motor. Mechanical failure puts Sue Aiken's camp at risk. Sue and her clients are left with no power and no means of communication.
Summer is drawing to a quick close, and the Alaskan winter lurks right around the corner. Sue Aikens has limited time to hunt enough caribou to sustain herself for the harsh winter ahead. Luckily, Sue gets some help and rare family time as she teaches her grandson the skills he needs to survive in the Arctic. Glen Villeneuve treks the tough tundra terrain, looking for firewood to survive the harsh winter season. The Hailstones begin packing up and preparing for their journey home. Luckily, the Hailstones avoid some very close calls as they build a cache for their supplies.
With seasons changing and the transition from fall to winter, Alaskans are preparing for the winter months. In Eagle, Andy hunts for elusive moose, as he and Kate need to replenish their red meat supply for the coming winter. In Kavik, Sue seals up camp and heads to Fairbanks for a foot procedure. With Tiktaalik - a local word for burbot - in season, the Hailstones teach their daughters to ice fish on the river. And in Chandalar, Glenn repairs his cabin before the harsh winter hits.
As temperatures grow colder, the Alaskans continue to prepare for the winter months. In Fairbanks, Sue Aikens travels 150 miles on an icy road to investigate a tip that squatters are on her property in central Alaska. In Eagle, Andy must take his dogs to gather more firewood for the winter, but collecting resources is stalled when his sled begins to fall apart at the seams. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes Hailstone brave the thin ice to harvest whitefish for food and trade. And in Chandalar, Glenn chases after a pack of wolves in hopes of harvesting leftover caribou meat.
With dark winter just around the corner, Alaskans continue preparing for the winter months. In Noorvik, Chip builds a freight sled for winter travel. A blizzard strands Sue in Fairbanks and she must brave a notoriously dangerous road to get home to Kavik. In Eagle, Andy and Kate get their sled dogs ready for the winter and put them through their paces. And in Chandalar, Glenn tries to vary his diet and to harvest more meat for the long winter ahead.
Dark winter in the Arctic brings limited daylight and rapidly decreasing temperatures. With a hundred days of no sunlight ahead, Glenn must secure more wood for heat. In Eagle, Andy and Kate rescue a lone bear cub that has wandered into their camp. The Hailstones gather a vital resource for themselves as well as their neighbors. After two weeks away from camp, Sue returns to Kavik with a long list of critical tasks to complete.
With dark winter in full swing, Alaskans face new challenges in sub-zero temperatures. In Eagle, Andy, now living alone in the bush, maintains the snow-covered trails and takes care of the dogs on his own. In Kavik, after a barrage of storms, Sue fixes her generator in order to have electricity throughout camp. In Noorvik, the Hailstones build a new teepee to shelter their growing family for upcoming hunts. And in Wiseman, Erik takes his wife, Martha, hunting for animal hides to supplement their income.
The adventurers blaze a trail across Alaska in the midst of winter. In Noorvik, the Hailstones stash emergency supplies along their hunting and trapping routes. In Kavik, Sue's contact with the outside world hangs in the balance. In Wiseman, Erik takes a fall while gathering firewood. And in Eagle, Andy attempts to trap muskrats for a winter meal.
When it's winter in Alaska, Mother Nature rules, and the work necessary for survival is grueling. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes Hailstone break trail to the Kiwalik River in preparation for hunting and fishing. In Kavik, Sue Aikens constructs a pair of snowshoes so she can travel through deep snow and scout the tundra. In Eagle, Andy Bassich fights frigid temperatures to replenish crucial resources. And in Wiseman, Erik and Martha Salitan set their first fur traps of the season.
In Eagle, Andy constructs snares to maintain his food supply. In Wiseman, Erik and Martha cut up their last moose quarter and use salvaged supplies to construct a smokehouse. In Kiwalik, Chip and Agnes go caribou hunting to stockpile meat and fur for the coming months. And in Kavik, Sue clears her runway for a plane to deliver a new snow machine.
As winter fades and signs of spring emerge, the Alaskans begin to store supplies for the coming months. In Kiwalik, the Hailstones begin their annual fur trapping expedition. In Wiseman, the Salitans work to stock up on caribou meat before guiding season begins. In Chandalar, Glenn Villeneuve races to retrieve stored meat and haul it back to camp before any predators can beat him to it. And in Kavik, Sue Aikens' need to blow off steam has dangerous consequences.
Spring is on the horizon, and the Alaskans prepare for the coming months as winter ends. Sue Aikens' snow machine crash leaves her with an uncertain future, and she heads into town to get a diagnosis on her injury. In Kiwalik, the Hailstones prepare for their final caribou hunt before heading home, but Chip's snow machine breaks down and that could be a major setback in their quest for meat. In Chandalar, Glenn heads out to retrieve the last of his buried caribou, and must get to it before a predator can discover it. And in Wiseman, the Salitans take to the ice to catch fish, but may have to search for an alternative food source.
Technical issues sideline Sue, while weather issues cause the Hailstones to buckle down. Glenn and Jessie find an abundance of food and resources.
Erik returns to embark on a hunt, and Sue attempts to restock her freezers. The Hailstones get a new boat, and Jessie continues to work on his fish wheel.
Alaskans must divide and conquer to stockpile resources for the long winter ahead. We follow Sue, Chip, Jessie and others in their preparations.
Sue travels to a weaponry in Fairbanks, the Hailstone family head north to collect greens, Jessie constructs new doghouses for his dog team, and Martha goes on a solo duck hunt.
The Hailstones navigate treacherous waters, Jessie scouts future hunting and fishing locations, Erik and Martha load up on salmon and Sue receives a generous gift.
With the freeze under way, Alaskans scramble to secure their livelihoods. Sue Aikens returns to find a dangerous predator lurking just outside of camp.
The Arctic's late freeze presents unique challenges for Alaskans as they attempt to gather food and resources for survival.
Repairs, hunting and errands are all on the to-do list as five Alaskans struggle to get through the everyday grind as a long, dark winter looms ahead.
The looming arrival of dark winter forces Alaskans to tackle various obstacles to ensure a prosperous season.
In the dead of winter, Alaskans travel into the mountains and across frozen rivers and tundra to obtain resources for survival.
Though not easy tasks, trapping and hunting are essential activities for Alaskans to get crucial food and fur to survive dark winter.
Alaskans pursue scarce resources in anticipation of the coming spring and face some unexpected surprises.
At the end of a brutal winter, and on the cusp of spring, Alaskans encounter unexpected roadblocks in their struggle for survival.
In the season finale, winter comes to a close, but there are still no shortcuts for Alaskans as they wrap up the long season.
As the rivers melt and waters rise across the Arctic, Alaskans try to stay ahead of the changing landscape.
Summer's unpredictable weather poses challenges for Alaskans as they set out to gather resources to survive the oncoming winter.
As the summer begins to fade, Alaskans must take advantage of the long days to prepare for the long freeze that lies ahead.
Alaskans must ensure they are prepared to withstand the extreme cold that lies ahead when winter arrives.
As the thaw draws to a close, Alaskans battle the clock to maximize their final days of sunlight in the Arctic.
Amid dark winter's deadly conditions, Alaskans must capitalize on the brief hours of daylight to complete necessary tasks for their survival.
In the midst of dark winter's onslaught, Alaskans head out into the cold, seeking precious resources to ensure their survival and maximum efficiency.
Alaskans battle an unusually low snowfall and lack of precipitation in dark winter to protect their resources and travel uncertain terrain.
As the darkness wanes in the Arctic, Alaskans must develop new skills for their survival as they make the final push through the remainder of winter.
With the thawing of the land drawing near, Alaskans must remain determined to overcome the final obstacles of the grueling winter season.
In the Arctic, Alaskans rely on the surrounding waterways to provide quick transportation and valuable resources throughout the warm summer months.
With warm conditions in the Arctic, Alaskans brave the land and waterways to hunt for fresh food and gather supplies to improve their homesteads.
Long days and warm temperatures provide optimal conditions for Alaskans to make sure their bodies and minds are prepared for the coming winter.
Andy undergoes reconstruction of his fish wheel. Jessie gathers chaga and burl posts. Glenn encounters a dangerous animal and hunts for Dall sheep. Sue constructs a pop-up tent and camps out, gathering resources.
As the warm season comes to an end, Alaskans maneuver through the rivers and sloughs to harvest fresh food for the winter ahead.
With dark winter descending on the Arctic, unseasonably warm temperatures cause the frozen tundra to become an unpredictable environment.
With dark winter descending on the Arctic, unseasonably warm temperatures cause the frozen tundra to become an unpredictable environment.
To survive in the Arctic, Alaskans must work to stockpile resources from their surroundings for today and plan for the unknowns of tomorrow.
To survive during dark winter in the Arctic, hard lessons must be learned.
During harsh dark winter conditions, Alaskans must learn new ways to improve their subsistence lifestyles in their surroundings.
Alaskans take to the frozen trails to harvest much-needed resources for dark winter.
Alaskans face off against the elements to provide themselves with food, protect their homesteads and compete in an elite Arctic competition.
Sue settles back into life at Kavik; Ricko replaces the cabin stove; Jessie struggles to free his four-wheeler from the frozen mud; Chip and Agnes hunt an apex predator.
With the rivers flowing and the spring thaw in full swing, residents of the last frontier travel off the beaten path to hunt and gather key resources.
The Hailstones pull together to build a footbridge; Jessie goes fishing while looking out for some good spruce trees; Ricko has his children over to stay plus an extra surprise guest.
Jessie collects logs in anticipation of the coming winter. The Hailstones prepare themselves for the coming fish run. Ricko teaches his younger children to hunt and fish. Sue tests her mettle against the capricious, flooding tundra.
In Alaska, summer is spent preparing for what lies ahead; the Hailstones spend a night on the water; Sue Aikens battles river currents to source coal; Ricko DeWilde secures food with nets made by his late mother; Jessie Holmes gathers firewood.
With the summer ending, Alaskans must overcome exhaustion, injury and failure; after seeking medical aid, Andy returns home to pick up the pieces; Jessie harvests salmon; Sue searches for winter food; the Hailstones gather key resources.
To survive in the Arctic, Alaskans must battle Father Time to harvest the last of summer's bounty. Sue tracks a lone predator. The Hailstones have a chance at a key resource. Jessie builds a new cabin, and Andy fights the clock.
Chip Hailstone goes on a duck hunt while Agnes and the girls pick berries. Sue looks out for some caribou meat. Jessie goes looking for a big bear. Andy and Denise collect water with hope of restoring the greenhouse.
At the edge of the warm season, Alaskans prepare to pay winter's cost; Ricko DeWilde heads out on a proxy moose hunt to aid a village elder; Sue Aikens builds an arctic entryway; Jessie Holmes works to finish his dream cabin before conditions worsen.
Sue secures her camp before a long trip. Ricko helps repair his uncle's cabin. Jessie competes in a sled dog race. The Hailstones prepare for an intense storm.
Sue repairs her cabin in Chena. The DeWildes set a fish net. Jessie spends time with his young dogs. Chip receives medical attention after an accident.
In the dead of winter, Alaskans must endure the brutal elements with no end in sight.
Sue collects firewood. Ricko and his son Skyler go beaver trapping. Jessie explores his newly purchased land. The Hailstones move up river.
Sue travels home to Kavik. Andy and Denise return to Eagle. Jessie prepares for the Iditarod. The Hailstones do chores in Kiwalik.
Sue clears her runway of snow. Denise learns to dogsled. Jessie snares rabbits. Ricko teaches his son Skyler to hunt.
In the heart of winter, Alaskans are faced with trials that would leave others broken and defeated, and are forced to make grim decisions to survive.
The Arctic is melting at a rapid rate, and residents of Alaska must scramble to adapt.
Sue cleans up her river and goes fishing. Andy and Denise repair a Jeep. Jessie falls trees and prepares wood. The Hailstones build a trapping cabin.
Sue re-purposes a snow melter. Ricko repairs his cabin. Jessie builds a new dock. The Hailstones go beach combing.
Sue is out to hunt caribou. Ricko travels to a natural hot spring. Jessie moves to Brushkana. The Hailstones build a wall tent and go fishing.
Sue builds a drainage system under her runway. Ricko explores old family land. Jessie sets up camp in Brushkana. The Hailstones go boating.
Sue travels to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Ricko hunts moose. Jessie builds a cabin in Brushkana. The Hailstones all gather in Kiwalik.
With dark winter quickly approaching, Alaskans must face their inner demons, and prepare themselves to battle against the dying of the light.
Dark Winter has descended upon the Arctic to rule the land once more. To survive, Alaskans must battle deadly conditions and cruel temperatures.
In the heart of winter, Alaskans face deadly, bone-chilling temperatures as they struggle to survive in one of the world's most inhospitable regions.
Frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall and unclear trails turn simple tasks into dangerous endeavors for residents of the Arctic.
As winter rages on, Alaskans must conquer brutal temperatures, deep snow and challenging terrains if they are to survive until spring.
Despite the formidable challenges facing them, residents of Alaska must tackle any and all adversity to survive the endless daylight of summer.
As summer's resources become scarce, Alaskans seize the longer days to further their ability to survive the harsh landscape.
With summer in full swing, Alaskans work to secure lasting legacies and connect with age-old traditions in their wild homeland of the Arctic.
Arctic residents must seize the remaining days of summer for a chance at completing vital tasks and harvesting small game before winter returns.
For Alaskans, seizing the final days of summer is critical; and in doing so, the difference between life and death is often only a moment's decision.
Under winter's shadow, Alaskans must toil to secure scarce food and opportunity in the tundra's final fertile days.
As summer gives way to fall, Alaskans must rely on tested traditions to survive.
Now in the midst of the fall season, Alaskans work tirelessly to get essential tasks done before winter returns to claim the land.
As the Arctic enters the throes of dark winter, Alaskans living off-grid are faced with brutal and relentless snowstorms, threatening their survival.
As the Arctic enters the throes of dark winter, Alaskans living off-grid are faced with brutal and relentless snowstorms, threatening their survival.
With limited daylight during Dark Winter, Alaskans must brave cruel temperatures to secure the resources needed for their survival.
As winter's chill grips the Arctic, the path forward will require trial and error, and only the determined will succeed in their quest for survival.
Despite the deepening cold, those living in the Arctic must constantly brave the elements and the unknown of the natural landscape.
In the Arctic, winter does not go quietly into the night, as subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall means a lack of resources, and a lack of safety.
Inhabitants of the Alaskan bush are faced with adversity as they confront the unknown in the dead of winter.
As winter comes to an end, Alaskans must push through the cold as they prepare for daylight's return.
As the arctic summer progresses, Alaskans must utilize the sun-drenched days to learn valuable lessons of survival.
With Alaska in bloom, its residents must continue to utilize their days to pursue resources and opportunities to enrich their lives.
As fall looms, residents of the arctic take advantage of unseasonably mild conditions to improve their food security and complete vital projects.
Erratic weather patterns force Alaskans to come up with creative ways to obtain the food that they need to subsist through the coming winter months.
The changeover is underway in the Arctic, and Alaskans must navigate through the fall season if they are to survive the brutal winter ahead.
Alaskans work to secure all loose ends as the unforgiving winter tightens its grip.
Alaskans face emotional challenges as they push through a dark winter.
Alaskans seek out vital resources amid a deep freeze in the heart of Dark Winter, pushing through temperatures well below zero.
For Alaskans living remotely, even menial tasks can feel like venturing into dark winter's abyss.
As the sun slowly returns to the Arctic, Alaskans venture into new territory, breaking trail and hunting for their survival ahead of the looming thaw.
Alaskan residents embrace the changing seasons in the Arctic and must take crucial steps to preserve their lifestyle ahead of the spring thaw.
As winter's edge approaches, the race is on for Alaskans to complete the last of their winter tasks before the landscape and waterways thaw.
As Spring weather begins poking through the clouds, secluded Alaskans must venture into their ever-changing landscapes for survival necessities.
As the warm season continues, Alaskans contend with the annual environmental changes that shift the daily struggles and rewards of their environment.
The last few weeks of summer are upon Alaskans, bringing the need for hunting, fishing, and harvesting their bounty in the rugged Arctic.
As the Arctic Summer wanes, Alaskans must seize any remaining daylight to make final improvements to their lifestyles before the deep cold returns.
As summer wanes, Alaskans must travel the waterways, hunt on the tundra, and seize final harvests before Dark Winter returns to the landscape.
As the brief Fall season dwindles, Alaskans must race to secure resources and finalize projects before the deep cold returns to reclaim the Arctic.
Alaskans must learn new skills and rediscover old techniques to aid their spirits in the heart of the brutal winter season.
As Dark Winter rages, Alaskans must take advantage of a brief weather reprieve to secure vital resources and complete key tasks.
Alaskans meet Dark Winter's challenges with vigor, teaching and learning critical lessons for their survival.
For residents of Alaska, having and maintaining a solid foundation is the only way to persist through Dark Winter's many dangers.
As temperatures reach deadly numbers in the Arctic, Alaskans push through the deep cold to increase their odds of survival in the late winter months.
Alaskans stand their ground and push through adversity as winter brings one final barrage of snow, wind, and ice.
As Winter loosens its grip on the Arctic, Alaskans must seize opportunities that the awakening landscape presents.
As winter comes to an end, residents of Alaska seize new life and opportunities for hunting, exploring, and preparing for the seasonal shift.
As life blooms during the Arctic summer, Alaskans face new challenges in their efforts to seize opportunities to harvest critical resources.
Alaskans capitalize on the warm seasons daylight by reaping seasonal harvests, completing vital tasks, and learning their environments.
Family ties run deep for Alaskans as they harvest food for the upcoming winter and prepare their legacies to be passed to the next generations.
As summer nears its end in every corner of Alaska, residents of the Arctic adjust their needs and work accordingly.
Alaskans must power through the dog days of the warm season and brace for what lies ahead when autumn returns to chill the Arctic air.
As the sun fades across the Arctic, Alaskans must seize the brief fall season and brace for the return of Dark Winters iron grip.
As daylight fades, Alaskans contend with threats lurking in the shadows.
Alaskans face long days and uncertain outcomes during trapping season.
In Deep Winter, Alaskans Are Confronted With A Number Of Challenges And Surprises, And Adaptation Is Critical To Their Survival.
As Winter Deepens, Alaskans Must Embrace Their Inner Warrior To Confront The Doubts Within And Battle Mother Nature Head-On.
Alaskans Soldier Through The Heart Of Dark Winter In Pursuit Of The Resources They Desperately Need For Survival.
A new generation of survivalists are put to the test in the frozen Arctic.
Alaska is a challenging place, but tenacity of the spirit makes it home.
As winter turns to spring, Alaskans must seize the warming days.
Alaskans look to restock their food supplies as spring brings longer days.
Alaskans push their limits amid the warming tundra and melting landscape.
Alaskans embrace the flowing waters and returning wildlife of spring.
Alaskans seek opportunities that come with spring, no matter the cost.
With the waterways open, Alaskans navigate rivers for key resources.
Daylight returns to the Arctic, bringing new opportunities for residents.
Alaskans face uncertainty in their quest to thrive in the warm season.
Alaskans make the most of the endless sun as the last of the snow melts.