When bears, wolves and foxes are your only neighbors, life can be pretty lonely. Add minus-60-degree days and a constant battle for the most basic necessities, and you have the daily challenges of people who live in remote corners of Alaska. This series takes viewers deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to make it through to spring. The closest neighbor to Sue Aikens is more than 300 miles away. Eric Salitan subsists solely on what he hunts and forages. Chip and Agnes Hailstone catch fish for currency in bartering for supplies, and Andy and Kate Bassich use their pack of sled dogs for transportation.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
Andy builds an elevator for his yurt. Jessie camps out and goes hunting on Bear Hill. Glenn returns home from Thru-Creek Pass. The Hailstones hunt and pick berries.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 115 votes.
Andy modifies and strengthens his greenhouse. Jessie builds a new smokehouse. Glenn camps out, goes fishing, and spots a dangerous animal. Chip goes hunting for ducks.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 114 votes.
Andy goes duck hunting on the lake. Jessie builds a new dog yard for his team. Glenn journeys to Thru-Creek Pass. The Hailstones hunt muskrats for fur.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 133 votes.
Andy explores new territory for a moose and bear hunt. Jessie heads downriver for a fishing campout. The Hailstones set nets for salmon fishing. Glenn hunts and processes a bull moose. Sue builds a blind on the tundra for caribou hunting.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 109 votes.
Andy refines his gardening and compost system. Jessie net fishes for king salmon. Glenn creates and runs in a triathlon at Chandalar. Sue receives a tent shipment and begins the build.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 113 votes.
Andy prepares for the Yukon River break-up. Jessie hunts muskrats in the river. Glenn goes duck hunting. The Hailstone ladies hunt for birds in preparation for Chip's return home.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 131 votes.
Andy net fishes for king salmon. Jessie builds a raft for firewood. Glenn explores a primitive camp. The Hailstones go pole fishing at camp.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 117 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 113 votes.
