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 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.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 183 votes.
As the summer begins to fade, Alaskans must take advantage of the long days to prepare for the long freeze that lies ahead.
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As the rivers melt, Alaskans try to stay ahead of the changing landscape.
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Sue unloads and sets up new heating system at Kavik. Glenn scouts for shelter and hunts from his canoe. Andy catches and smokes fish in the rain. The Hailstones fish for herring at camp.
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With seasons changing in the Arctic, Alaskans hunt in the wilderness before the spring breakup fully arrives.
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Alaskans must ensure they are prepared to withstand the extreme cold that lies ahead.
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As the thaw draws to a close, Alaskans maximize their final days of sunlight in the Arctic.
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Alaskans face tremendous obstacles with the spring breakup in full swing.
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