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.
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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.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 67 votes.
Sue collects firewood. Ricko and his son Skyler go beaver trapping. Jessie explores his newly purchased land. The Hailstones move up river.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 67 votes.
To survive dark winter, Alaskans must be relentless in their pursuit of critical resources.
The episode was rated 7.89 from 55 votes.
In the dead of winter, Alaskans must endure the brutal elements with no end in sight.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 62 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 44 votes.
Winter has arrived with a vengeance, and Alaskans prepare for the worst-case scenario.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 58 votes.
The time is now for Alaskans to prepare for the harsh winter by any means necessary — or risk paying the ultimate price.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 62 votes.
Sue travels home to Kavik. Andy and Denise return to Eagle. Jessie prepares for the Iditarod. The Hailstones do chores in Kiwalik.
The episode was rated 8.16 from 70 votes.
