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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As summer draws near, unpredictable weather is shaking up life in Alaska. For Sue Aikens, summer is the time to gather food in preparation for the winter months. But when caribou are scarce, Sue is forced to explore other options and try her hand at fishing.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 88 votes.
Sue searches for new sources of food when caribou cannot be found; outdoor guides man Eric Salitan prepares for his busy season; the Bassichs tend to their garden; and the Hailstones trek to Kiwalik to wait out the thaw.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 85 votes.
Living in the brutal Arctic terrain, Alaskans know that when opportunity presents itself, there is no time to hesitate.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 90 votes.
Sue powers down her camp when a generator breaks; Andy and Kate prepare their cabin for the winter season; the Hailstone family encounter equipment issues while fishing for salmon; Eric and his new wife Martha go bird hunting.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 90 votes.
With winter on its way, Alaskans battle the clock to stockpile everything they will need to survive the coming months.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 95 votes.
With the freeze quickly approaching, the race to prepare and stock up on food has Alaskans on edge.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 93 votes.
Summer is drawing to a quick close, and the Alaskan winter lurks right around the corner. Before the tundra freezes over and the herds become scarce, Sue Aikens has limited time to hunt enough caribou to sustain herself for the harsh winter ahead.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 82 votes.
Chip and Agnes teach their daughters how to live off the land; Sue has three months to make a profit off her camp for the year; Andy and Kate deal with seasonal flooding; and Glenn is on the hunt for food.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 111 votes.
