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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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 episode was rated 7.52 from 166 votes.
Though not easy tasks, trapping and hunting are essential activities for Alaskans to get crucial food and fur to survive dark winter.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 150 votes.
At the end of a brutal winter, and on the cusp of spring, Alaskans encounter unexpected roadblocks in their struggle for survival.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 131 votes.
Alaskans pursue scarce resources in anticipation of the coming spring and face some unexpected surprises.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 138 votes.
The Alaskans travel far to obtain they resources they need for survival.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 141 votes.
The Arctic’s late freeze presents unique challenges for Alaskans as they attempt to gather food and resources for survival.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 157 votes.
Sue waits on a fuel delivery. Glenn goes on a moose hunt. Jessie revamps his dog lot. The Hailstones begin to build a mobile home.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 160 votes.
The Alaskans take on different obstacles to ensure a prosperous winter.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 150 votes.
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 episode was rated 7.64 from 149 votes.
The winter comes to a close but the Alaskans are still struggling with their seasonal duties.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 128 votes.
Sue makes needed repairs around camp. Jessie collects fish from his fish wheel. Glenn works to haul a moose back to camp. Chip processes and trades pieces of a caribou.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 163 votes.
Sue readies her camp for the coming winter. Glenn makes his move from Fairbanks to Chandalar. Jessie revamps his entire dog lot. The Hailstones begin work on a mobile home.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 181 votes.
