The path forward will require trial and error.

Enhanced episode, Alaskans combat the deep cold.

Alaskans must brave extreme cold to secure their survival.

Alaska is a challenging place, but tenacity of the spirit makes it home.

Alaskans are in the home stretch of preparing for the upcoming winter.

Alaskans soldier through the heart of dark winter in pursuit of the resources they desperately need for survival.

Alaskan spring brings warming temperatures

The Arctic winter does not go quietly into the night.

The Arctic is melting at a rapid rate, and residents of Alaska must scramble to adapt.

Arctic spring brings new opportunities

Daylight returns to the Arctic, bringing new opportunities for residents.

Alaskans confront the unknown in the dead of winter.

Storms threaten lives in the Arctic as dark winter arrives.

Alaskans make the most of the endless sun as the last of the snow melts.

Alaskans rediscover old practices to get through the winter.

As Alaskans enter a new dawn in the Arctic winter, they must adapt to the changing landscape if they are to survive and thrive in this brutal season.

A new generation of survivalists are put to the test in the frozen Arctic.

In deep winter, Alaskans are confronted with a number of challenges and surprises, and adaptation is critical to their survival.

Alaskans journey, hunt, and prepare for spring.

Alaskans harness the power of the sun as they toil.

The warm season provides for Alaskans.

The deep freeze sets in; Alaskans brave cruel temperatures.

Alaskans test their will and luck against Dark Winter's obstacles.

Dark Winter has descended upon the Arctic to rule the land once more. To survive, Alaskans must battle deadly conditions and cruel temperatures.

With dark winter quickly approaching, Alaskans must face their inner demons, and prepare themselves to battle against the dying of the light.

With the first signs of winter already showing, Alaskans must make use of the last days of sunlight to secure food and shelter for their survival.

Alaskans seek out vital resources amid a deep freeze in the heart of Dark Winter.

Spring comes with new dangers

As winter deepens, Alaskans must embrace their inner warrior to confront the doubts within and battle Mother Nature head-on.

Alaskans break trail and hunt for their survival during the tail end of the brutal winter.

Alaskans race to secure resources and finish projects.

The everyday struggles of living in the Alaskan wilderness where one wrong decision could be deadly.

Lessons are learned and personal battles are fought by Alaskans enduring winter's descent.

With the challenges winter brings across Alaska, its residents must adjust to its dangers and hardships using any means necessary.

As Winter loosens its grip on the Arctic, Alaskans must seize opportunities that the awakening landscape presents.

Alaskans must rely on solid foundations to persist through Dark Winter.

As the sun fades, Alaskans brace for Dark Winter's return.

Alaskans contend with the throes of the warm season in the Arctic.

As daylight diminishes, Alaskans contend with the Arctic animals and predators lurking in the shadows.

In the heart of winter, Alaskans face deadly, bone-chilling temperatures as they struggle to survive in one of the world’s most inhospitable regions.

Alaskans face emotional challenges as they push through a dark winter.

Alaskans seize the final harvests of summer.

Sue makes the long journey back to Kavik with her new all-terrain vehicle; Kate and Andy's apprentice tries to survive on his own; Chip and Agnes' daughter sets traps by herself; and Glenn works on building up his wood stockpile for the winter season.

Alaskans must prepare for the changeover underway in conditions

As winter turn to spring, Alaskans must seize the warming days.

The winter season grows more erratic, and Alaskans are forced to adapt.

Alaskans take advantage of the unseasonably mild weather

The arctic spring brings open waters and key opportunities.

Alaskans power through the dog days of summer.

Faced with the pressures of success, Alaska residents labor their way through winter’s frigid challenges and make their own luck from loss.

In Alaska, summer is spent preparing for what lies ahead; the Hailstones spend a night on the water; Sue Aikens battles river currents to source coal; Ricko DeWilde secures food with nets made by his late mother; Jessie Holmes gathers firewood.

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

Sue travels to Fairbanks to buy her Kavik River Camp; Andy and Kate move their dogs to a safe location before an ice breakup; Erik preps for grizzly-hunting season by renting out his property.

With the waterways open, Alaskans navigate rivers for key resources.

Alaskans seek opportunities that come with spring, no matter the cost.

As temperatures reach deadly numbers in the Arctic, Alaskans push through the deep cold to increase their odds of survival in the late winter months.

For Alaskans, the return of winter brings new challenges.

Under winter’s shadow, Alaskans must toil to secure scarce food and opportunity in the tundra’s final fertile days.

Kate and Andy collect lumber for their homestead before celebrating her birthday; Chip and Agnes go hunting.

Alaskans confront the environment and themselves as winter bears down.

With winter bearing down on the Arctic, Alaskans scramble to prepare for the cold months that lie ahead.

The time is now for Alaskans to prepare for the harsh winter by any means necessary — or risk paying the ultimate price.

Alaskans make the transition into the Arctic summer; the Hailstone family contends with a natural obstacle; Jessie harvests food; Sue hustles to protect Kavik before clients arrive; Ricko and his children face a deadly threat.

As the Alaskan winter approaches, time is limited to hunt enough caribou to last the harsh winter.

Sue rips out her old kitchen to build a new one; the Hailstones go picking for vegetables; Ricko goes fishing with his kids; Jessie goes beaver hunting.

As summer’s resources become scarce, Alaskans seize the longer days to further their ability to survive the harsh landscape.

Chip becomes concerned when his son doesn't show up for a hunting trip; Sue has trouble gathering supplies due to unpredictable weather; Andy and Kate train a new lead dog; and Glenn prepares for bears as hibernation ends.

The Hailstones hunt for a moose to keep them fed during the winter; Sue hurries to close up camp before the freeze starts; Andy looks for beavers along the Yukon; and Erik tries to trap a fox.

Amidst a global pandemic, Alaskans will face unprecedented challenges during the brief summer months as they prepare for the coming winter.

Alaskans apply primitive knowledge and skill to build a life in the Arctic wilderness.

Alaskans must save themselves, and each other, to endure the harsh winter.

Erik returns to embark on a hunt, and Sue attempts to restock her freezers. The Hailstones get a new boat, and Jessie continues to work on his fish wheel.

Sue travels to a weaponry in Fairbanks, the Hailstone family head north to collect greens, Jessie constructs new doghouses for his dog team, and Martha goes on a solo duck hunt.

Alaska’s arctic tundra provides vast opportunities for residents, but it’s a delicate balance between life and death to reap these rewards.

When spring arrives in Alaska, the thaw means time to begin preparation for the next freeze, be it hunting, fishing or relocating for the summer.

Sue heads home after recovering from an injury, only to find that her fuel supply has been stolen. Elsewhere, Chip and Agnes are unable to access their hunting grounds and are forced to barter their supplies.

With warm conditions in the Arctic, Alaskans brave the land and waterways to hunt for fresh food and gather supplies to improve their homesteads.

In Eagle, Andy constructs snares to maintain his food supply. In Wiseman, Erik and Martha cut up their last moose quarter and use salvaged supplies to construct a smokehouse.

Though not easy tasks, trapping and hunting are essential activities for Alaskans to get crucial food and fur to survive dark winter.

Six people separated by hundreds of miles, all joined by the common cause of surviving the winter in the Alaskan bush. In Noorvik, Chip races to set whitefish nets on thin ice for the last catch of the season. Fishing on the frozen river is deadly, but it's vital to haul enough fish to last through the winter. Andy tests the safety of the river surrounding his house that he uses as a link to the outside world. Without this winter lifeline, he is trapped and isolated.

With only a brief window between breakup and winter, Alaskans scramble to complete chores that will make life easier when the deep chill returns.

Sue gathers peat moss and reopens her greenhouse. Glenn finishes the long journey home. Andy prepares for the Yukon break-up. The Hailstones hunt for geese.

Sue crosses the river and goes fishing. Glenn travels up a mountain, scouts sheep, and rebuilds a blind. Andy builds a yurt with a young client. The Hailstones gather and cook eggs.

As the warm season continues, Alaskans contend with the annual environmental changes that shift the daily struggles and rewards of their environment.

With seasons changing and the transition from fall to winter, Alaskans are preparing for the winter months. In Eagle, Andy hunts for elusive moose, as he and Kate need to replenish their red meat supply for the coming winter. In Kavik, Sue seals up camp and heads to Fairbanks for a foot procedure. With Tiktaalik — a local word for burbot — in season, the Hailstones teach their daughters to ice fish on the river. And in Chandalar, Glenn repairs his cabin before the harsh winter hits.

Sue tries her hand at fishing when she falls short of the food supplies she needs for surviving the winter. read

With the freeze under way, Alaskans scramble to secure their livelihoods. Sue Aikens returns to find a dangerous predator lurking just outside of camp.

Technical issues sideline Sue, while weather issues cause the Hailstones to buckle down. Glenn and Jessie find an abundance of food and resources.

Sue scouts for sheep at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Glenn sets beaver snares. Jessie runs the Cantwell Sled Dog Race. Andy goes muskrat trapping.

Spring is on the horizon, and the Alaskans prepare for the coming months as winter ends.

Despite the formidable challenges facing them, residents of Alaska must tackle any and all adversity to survive the endless daylight of summer.

Sue Aikens has chosen to carve out a life of perilous isolation in the remote artic tundra, overcoming constant challenges to thrive at Kavik River Camp, a remote refueling station on the North Slope of Alaska. Sue reveals her journey to Kavik, starting from a rough childhood and tracing through three marriages and numerous ups and downs, and she shares what it is that draws her to a life of solitude.

Sue experiences wolves at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Glenn hunts for bull moose. Jessie sets up a new sawmill. Agnes and the girls go net fishing at Kookoochiaq.

A wolf approaches Sue's cabin; Chip's snow machine breaks down; and Erik hunts for lynx.

Daylight for 24-hours in the spring allows Alaskans to work nonstop to prepare for winter.

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

With summer in full swing, Alaskans work to secure lasting legacies and connect with age-old traditions in their wild homeland of the Arctic.

As warming temperatures heat up the Arctic, Alaskans take advantage of the sun's return and head out onto ice, water and land for resources.

Sue fixes the loader and clears the runway at Kavik. Glenn crosses a freezing river to retrieve an old canoe. Andy builds and tests a kayak. The Hailstones move their camp and make a drying rack.

Arctic residents must seize the remaining days of summer for a chance at completing vital tasks and harvesting small game before winter returns.

Alaskans pursue scarce resources in anticipation of the coming spring and face some unexpected surprises.

Glenn goes on a scouting trip, while Jessie rushes to complete his fish wheel. Sue faces setbacks at her camp, and the Hailstones go on a hunt.

With summer waning, Alaskans must prepare their bodies and minds for what lies ahead.

For Alaskans, seizing the final days of summer is critical; and in doing so, the difference between life and death is often only a moment’s decision.

Now in the midst of the fall season, Alaskans work tirelessly to get essential tasks done before winter returns to claim the land.

The Arctic’s late freeze presents unique challenges for Alaskans as they attempt to gather food and resources for survival.

Andy maintains his sled dog trails; Sue works on fixing her generator at the camp; the Hailstones build a tee pee for upcoming hunting trips; and Erik takes his wife hunting for animal hides to sell.

With the sun returning to the Arctic, the women who reside off the grid must seize any opportunity to hunt for game during the brief warm season.

Sue encounters a predator outside her tent; Andy buys a new sawmill and must tow it home despite dangerous snowdrifts on the Taylor Highway.

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.

In the dead of winter, Alaskans travel into the mountains and across frozen rivers and tundra to obtain resources for survival.

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.

The Hailstones and Jessie work on projects to take advantage of the summer bounty. Glenn searches for a long lost cabin, and Sue reopens her camp.

Alaskans must divide and conquer to stockpile resources for the long winter ahead. We follow Sue, Chip, Jessie and others in their preparations.

Sue must bury her new electric cables to protect them from outside forces. Delayed by a rainstorm, Andy takes a break from hunting and picks blueberries.

The Hailstone family rushes to prepare camp for a possible storm; winds jeopardize Sue's camp and livelihood; as goose season opens, Ricko teaches his daughter to hunt; Glenn heads out to replenish his family's meat supply.

Chip and Agnes set out to hunt Caribou one last time before the winter season ends; Sue discovers a mysterious object in the tundra; Glenn tracks a wolf in search of meat and fur; and Andy follows snow trails to collect wood.

Sue hunts a rogue wolverine that has been stalking Kavik. Glenn embarks on a long journey back to camp on foot. Andy checks his traps and catches a beaver. Chip makes bullets and goes ptarmigan hunting.

Chip and Agnes prepare for hunting along the Kiwalik River; Sue builds a pair of snowshoes; Andy goes in search of much needed supplies; Erik and Martha set their first traps of the season.

Alaskans must complete their final tasks before the freeze, as winter approaches.

For those living in the Arctic, the endless summer daylight must be used efficiently if they wish to survive the impending winter.

Alaskans must overcome rising waters to capitalize on spring's offerings.

Sue repurposes materials to build a sauna. Glenn secures his meat cache from wolverine. Jessie travels to Minto to retrieve an injured dog. Andy tests the safety of the Yukon's ice and sets a trail.

The looming arrival of dark winter forces Alaskans to tackle various obstacles to ensure a prosperous season.

Sue sets up hand lines between her most important buildings and prepares firearms as a blizzard approaches. Elsewhere, Erik collects water and wood.

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.

Alaskans must travel through unfamiliar, freezing and treacherous territories to harvest new and necessary resources, preparing themselves for a dark winter in the Arctic.

As the warm season comes to an end, Alaskans maneuver through the rivers and sloughs to harvest fresh food for the winter ahead.

Sue runs low on fuel and calls for an air delivery, but mechanical trouble and an impending winter storm make travel difficult. Elsewhere, Erik deals with a crafty wolf.

Hailstone's daughters hunt for caribou; Andy finds ways to reduce his physical labor; Glen tries out a new tool; and Sue searches for produce items.

In the Arctic, Alaskans rely on the surrounding waterways to provide quick transportation and valuable resources throughout the warm summer months.

As summer gives way to fall, Alaskans must rely on tested traditions to survive.

The Hailstones stash supplies along their hunting trails; Sue has trouble contacting people outside her camp; Erik falls while he's gathering firewood; and Andy goes hunting for muskrats.

Alaskans take to the frozen trails to harvest much-needed resources for dark winter.

With winter around the corner, Alaskans prepare themselves for the onslaught. In Noorvik, the Hailstone family goes caribou hunting to put up meat for the winter. In Kavik, a bear poses a threat to clients at Sue’s camp. In Eagle, Andy repairs the fish wheel to protect the dogs’ food supply. And in Chandalar, Glenn must haul a felled moose over land and water to get it back to the safety of his camp.

The runway strip is threatened by runoff from melting snow that could halt vital business for Sue's camp. Elsewhere, Chip and Agnes commence on a fishing expedition with their children.

Sue gets stuck with the loader on the road from Deadhorse to Kavik. Glenn suffers a leg injury on a trek home. Andy kills and processes a lynx. Chip hunts for muskox.

As winter's edge approaches, the race is on for Alaskans to complete the last of their winter tasks before the landscape and waterways thaw.