Life Below Zero
Life Below Zero

Life Below Zero (2013)

7.323 seasonsReality, Documentary

Viewers go 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.

📺 Seasons & Episodes

Specials5 episodes
Season 110 episodes
End of the Road

1. End of the Road

60 min

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.

Hunt, Barter and Steal

2. Hunt, Barter and Steal

60 min

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.

Winter's Edge

3. Winter's Edge

60 min

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

Wolf at the Door

4. Wolf at the Door

60 min

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

Blood, Sweat and Fear

5. Blood, Sweat and Fear

60 min

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.

There Be Monsters

6. There Be Monsters

60 min

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

Cold, Dark and Alone

7. Cold, Dark and Alone

60 min

Sue gets a rare hunting opportunity when a flock of birds end up in her yard; Erik has a snow-machine accident while out setting traps.

Checkmate

8. Checkmate

60 min

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

The Chase

9. The Chase

60 min

Chip and Agnes track a wolf for its fur; Sue hunts for a moose; Kate and Andy prepare for a doomsday scenario.

Hell and High Water

10. Hell and High Water

60 min

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.

Season 26 episodes
Season 312 episodes
Winter's Warning

1. Winter's Warning

60 min

In the third-season premiere, Sue is forced to face a painful memory when she crosses paths with a grizzly bear. Elsewhere, the Bassichs set up a fishing wheel to feed their sled dogs; the Hailstones run into trouble net fishing; and Erik travels to Kodiak Island to hunt for food.

Deadly Grounds

2. Deadly Grounds

60 min

Erik goes hunting for mountain goats on Kodiak Island; Andy plans to down a moose with a homemade bullet; Sue tries her luck with a herd of caribou; and Chip and Agnes stock up for winter.

Dark Times Ahead

3. Dark Times Ahead

60 min

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.

Calling the Wild

4. Calling the Wild

60 min

Andy is forced to cut a new trail to his hunting grounds; Sue waits for a fuel delivery before beginning her nine months of isolation; trapping season is off to a bad start for Erik; and the Hailstones hurry to complete their winter preparations.

Fire and Ice

5. Fire and Ice

60 min

Andy and Kate teach a visitor survival skills; Sue fortifies her camp against hungry bears; Erik attempts to keep his food out of the reach of wild animals; and the Hailstones go on a seal hunt.

Thin Ice

6. Thin Ice

60 min

Andy and Kate work on training their sled dogs; Sue worries about predators and fuel usage during an interlude of warmer weather; and the Hailstones are prevented from ice fishing when the river fails to freeze over.

Return to the Wild

7. Return to the Wild

60 min

Glenn worries about bears as he returns to his wilderness campsite; Andy and Kate's apprentice practices his survival skills while avoiding frostbite; and a recent injury has Sue worried about her ability to last the season.

No Mercy

8. No Mercy

60 min

Sue heads to a nearby town to buy an all-terrain vehicle; Chip chops wood to heat his stove; Andy and Kate teach their apprentice how to earn money while living in Alaska; and Glenn melts snow for his water supply.

Breaking Point

9. Breaking Point

60 min

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.

Search and Rescue

10. Search and Rescue

60 min

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 Howling

11. The Howling

60 min

Sue has concerns over an incoming snowstorm; Andy attempts to retrieve supplies from a frozen river that's breaking apart; the Hailstones prepare for a hunting trip; and Glenn tracks a wolf.

Dark Winter's End

12. Dark Winter's End

60 min

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.

Season 48 episodes
Season 512 episodes
Ready or Not

1. Ready or Not

60 min

Fall season in the Arctic means the final preparation is in full swing for the long winter months ahead. In Kavik, Sue sets off on a quest for food to survive the coming freeze. In Eagle, Andy and Kate race to get their fish wheel turning before the chum salmon run hits. With their annual caribou hunt on the horizon, the Hailstones build a cache to store their meat for the season. And in Chandalar, Glenn sets out on the most critical hunt of his year as he hopes to harvest a moose that will yield nearly six months’ worth of meat.

Armed for Winter

2. Armed for Winter

60 min

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.

Out of Control

3. Out of Control

60 min

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.

The Unknown

4. The Unknown

60 min

In Fairbanks, Sue travels 150 miles on an icy road to investigate a tip that squatters are on her property in central Alaska, and in Chandalar, Glenn chases after a pack of wolves in hopes of harvesting leftover caribou meat.

Ice Highway

5. Ice Highway

60 min

In Noorvik, Chip builds a freight sled for winter travel. A blizzard strands Sue in Fairbanks and she must brave a notoriously dangerous road to get home to Kavik.

Darkness Falls

6. Darkness Falls

60 min

With dark winter just around the corner, Alaskans continue preparing for the winter months.

Alone in the Dark

7. Alone in the Dark

60 min

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.

Emergency Cache

8. Emergency Cache

60 min

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.

No Easy Out

9. No Easy Out

60 min

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.

Bent and Broken

10. Bent and Broken

60 min

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.

The Crash

11. The Crash

60 min

As winter begins to fade and signs of spring appear, Alaskans must start to store supplies.

Aftermath

12. Aftermath

60 min

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

Season 68 episodes
The Resurrection

1. The Resurrection

60 min

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.

The Bottom Line

2. The Bottom Line

60 min

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.

Running on Empty

3. Running on Empty

60 min

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.

Red Flag

4. Red Flag

60 min

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

Predator Control

5. Predator Control

60 min

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.

Divide and Conquer

6. Divide and Conquer

60 min

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

Under the Gun

7. Under the Gun

60 min

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.

Lost in the Wild

8. Lost in the Wild

60 min

The Hailstones navigate treacherous waters, Jessie scouts future hunting and fishing locations, Erik and Martha load up on salmon and Sue receives a generous gift.

Season 715 episodes
On the Edge

1. On the Edge

60 min

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.

Pride and Power

2. Pride and Power

60 min

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.

Falling Apart

3. Falling Apart

60 min

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.

Deadly Tracks

4. Deadly Tracks

60 min

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

Breaking Through

5. Breaking Through

60 min

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

Shakedown

6. Shakedown

60 min

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.

Ghosts of Winter

7. Ghosts of Winter

60 min

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

No Boundaries

8. No Boundaries

60 min

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

Trapped and Hunted

9. Trapped and Hunted

60 min

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

Winter Kill

10. Winter Kill

60 min

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

Sue Aikens

11. Sue Aikens

60 min

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.

Loaded

12. Loaded

60 min

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.

The Hailstones

13. The Hailstones

60 min

Chip and Agnes Hailstone struggle to live in the Artic and survive as a family, while passing along the importance of their heritage and native traditions to their children. Chip and Agnes discuss their background and experiences, sharing the struggles they have had living a semi-nomadic subsistence lifestyle while hunting, fishing and gathering to survive in the harsh conditions of Northwest Alaska.

No Shortcuts

14. No Shortcuts

60 min

Sue's loader travels to Kavik on a convoy. Glenn builds a snow cave and stays on the mountain overnight. Andy rebuilds his wind turbine. Agnes and Chip travel home to Noorvik.

Glenn Villeneuve

15. Glenn Villeneuve

60 min

Sixty-five miles above the Arctic Circle, in a sparse Brooks Range, Glenn Villeneuve has given up nearly all modern conveniences to carve out a life of freedom in the wild.

Season 810 episodes
The Confrontation

1. The Confrontation

60 min

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.

Blindsided

2. Blindsided

60 min

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.

River of Rage

3. River of Rage

60 min

Sue experiences problems with her fuel system in Kavik. Glenn fishes and hunts for ducks. Andy deals with break-up in Eagle. Chip and Agnes hunt for caribou at camp.

Head Above Water

4. Head Above Water

60 min

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.

Against the Tide

5. Against the Tide

60 min

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 Slow Grind

6. The Slow Grind

60 min

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.

Midnight Sun

7. Midnight Sun

60 min

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.

Higher Ground

8. Higher Ground

60 min

As the thaw draws to a close, Alaskans battle the clock to maximize their final days of sunlight in the Arctic.

Andy Bassich

9. Andy Bassich

60 min

A profile of Andy Bassich who lives with his sled dogs in the Alaskan wilderness.

Renegades of the Arctic

10. Renegades of the Arctic

60 min

No description available.

Season 910 episodes
Unfamiliar Territory

1. Unfamiliar Territory

60 min

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

Howl of the Wild

2. Howl of the Wild

60 min

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.

The 11th Hour

3. The 11th Hour

60 min

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.

Burn the Midnight Oil

4. Burn the Midnight Oil

60 min

No description available.

Arctic Super Moon

5. Arctic Super Moon

60 min

Sue forages for water sources around Kavik. Glenn chisels ice for his cold storage and observes an Arctic super moon. Jessie builds a new sled. Andy camps out and goes trapping for marten.

Winter's Grip

6. Winter's Grip

60 min

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.

Shelter from the Storm

7. Shelter from the Storm

60 min

No description available.

False Start

8. False Start

60 min

Agnes and Ting retrieve a sled and tipi from Kiwalik. Glenn goes paragliding off of a mountain. Jessie deals with snow removal around camp. Andy transitions his pups to the full dog team.

Primitive Ways

9. Primitive Ways

60 min

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

Total Meltdown

10. Total Meltdown

60 min

No description available.

Season 108 episodes
Season 1111 episodes
Season 1211 episodes
Winds of Change

1. Winds of Change

60 min

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.

The Burning Man

2. The Burning Man

60 min

Sue sharpens her survival skills; Jessie sets out for food and medicine; Glenn burns a manmade structure to the ground so that nature can reclaim its rightful place; the Hailstones embark on a traditional hunt for valued seal meat and oil.

Open Season

3. Open Season

60 min

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

The Great Changeover

4. The Great Changeover

60 min

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.

The Nightmare

5. The Nightmare

60 min

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.

Treading Water

6. Treading Water

60 min

Sue deals with a flooded runway; the Hailstones patch their fishing net before the run of fish occurs in Kiwalik; Ricko and his children head out to secure camp food; Jessie builds a new raft to haul firewood throughout the summer season.

Highways of the Arctic

7. Highways of the Arctic

60 min

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.

Back in the Saddle

8. Back in the Saddle

60 min

With the summer ending, Alaskans must overcome exhaustion, injury and failure; after seeking medical aid, Andy returns home to pick up the pieces; Jessie harvests salmon; Sue searches for winter food; the Hailstones gather key resources.

Race Against Time

9. Race Against Time

60 min

As summer wanes, Alaskans race against Father Time to harvest nature's bounty.

No One Fights Alone

10. No One Fights Alone

60 min

Alaskans scramble to secure provisions before winter; Andy Bassich must secure clean water to grow vital crops; Sue Aikens stalks a herd of caribou; Jessie Holmes returns to a familiar area to hunt a dangerous predator.

Cost of Winter

11. Cost of Winter

60 min

At the edge of the warm season, Alaskans prepare to pay winter's cost; Ricko DeWilde heads out on a proxy moose hunt to aid a village elder; Sue Aikens builds an arctic entryway; Jessie Holmes works to finish his dream cabin before conditions worsen.

Season 1311 episodes
Adapt Or Die

1. Adapt Or Die

60 min

Our Alaskans pay their respects to Mother Nature, to harvest the riches of the Arctic, but reaping her rewards can cost Alaska’s residents everything.

Darkness Approaches

2. Darkness Approaches

60 min

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

The Freeze Up

3. The Freeze Up

60 min

To survive dark winter, Alaskans must be relentless in their pursuit of critical resources.

Weather The Storm

4. Weather The Storm

60 min

Winter has arrived with a vengeance, and Alaskans prepare for the worst-case scenario.

Hard Knocks

5. Hard Knocks

60 min

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

Best-Laid Plans

6. Best-Laid Plans

60 min

In order to survive the wrath of dark winter, Alaskans must push their mind, body and soul to the limits.

New Horizons

7. New Horizons

60 min

While the tundra remains covered in snow and ice, the residents of Alaska employ old and new ways to survive and improve their lifestyle.

Ahead of the Game

8. Ahead of the Game

60 min

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

Arctic Discipline

9. Arctic Discipline

60 min

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

Ultimate Sacrifice

10. Ultimate Sacrifice

60 min

In the face of winter’s adversity, Alaskans must make difficult decisions to survive.

Winter Inferno

11. Winter Inferno

60 min

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

Season 148 episodes
Season 1511 episodes
Brink Of Winter

1. Brink Of Winter

60 min

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.

Life & Death

2. Life & Death

60 min

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.

Taking Chances

3. Taking Chances

60 min

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

The Other Side

4. The Other Side

60 min

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

Into the Night

5. Into the Night

60 min

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

Bone Cold

6. Bone Cold

60 min

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.

Man Down

7. Man Down

60 min

Frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall and unclear trails turn simple tasks into dangerous endeavors for residents of the Arctic.

Blood Lines

8. Blood Lines

60 min

As winter rages on, Alaskans must conquer brutal temperatures, deep snow and challenging terrains if they are to survive until spring.

Second Nature

9. Second Nature

60 min

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

Young Guns

10. Young Guns

60 min

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

Lost and Found

11. Lost and Found

60 min

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

Season 1611 episodes
Bare Bones

1. Bare Bones

60 min

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

The Big Catch

2. The Big Catch

60 min

Amid the long days of the arctic summer, Alaskans must learn new ways to survive and re-learn old lessons of generations past.

Bad Bones

3. Bad Bones

60 min

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

Inside Out

4. Inside Out

60 min

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

Past Lives

5. Past Lives

60 min

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

Full Circle

6. Full Circle

60 min

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

Sky's The Limit

7. Sky's The Limit

60 min

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

Dead Weight

8. Dead Weight

60 min

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.

Second Nature

9. Second Nature

60 min

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

Young Guns

10. Young Guns

60 min

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

Lost and Found

11. Lost and Found

60 min

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

Season 1711 episodes
Season 188 episodes
Season 1911 episodes
Blood on the Ground

1. Blood on the Ground

Alaskans must face the dangers of the Arctic in order to stockpile resources before dark winter returns to claim the landscape.

The Dead of Night

2. The Dead of Night

Sue Aikens tracks a deadly foe in Kavik; the Hailstones embark on a traditional task ahead of the freeze; Jessie Holmes adds a vital comfort to his remote camp; Ricko Dewilde guides his youngest children through the wilderness.

Frigid Fortitudes

3. Frigid Fortitudes

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

Shadow Dwellers

4. Shadow Dwellers

Alaskans work to secure all loose ends as the unforgiving winter tightens its grip.

A Storm to Remember

5. A Storm to Remember

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

Into the Freeze

6. Into the Freeze

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

Burdens of Winter

7. Burdens of Winter

For remote Alaskans, no task is completed easily with the harshness of winter.

Hard Lessons, Lasting Impressions

8. Hard Lessons, Lasting Impressions

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

Can't Change the Fear

9. Can't Change the Fear

Alaskans embrace change as winter loosens its icy grip on the Arctic.

Snared

10. Snared

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.

Forbidden Lands

11. Forbidden Lands

As Spring weather begins poking through the clouds, secluded Alaskans must venture into their ever-changing landscapes for survival necessities.

Season 208 episodes
Season 2111 episodes
Season 229 episodes
Season 2320 episodes
Deep Dark Winter

1. Deep Dark Winter

43 min

As winter returns, Alaskans face new threats to their survival.

Night Moves

2. Night Moves

43 min

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

School of Ice

3. School of Ice

43 min

As the deep cold of dark winter persists, Alaskans must become one with the landscape if they are to carry on their way of life.

Creatures of Darkness

4. Creatures of Darkness

43 min

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

Dog Eat Dog

5. Dog Eat Dog

43 min

Trapping season is now open in the Arctic, and Alaskans have only a few short months to protect crucial food sources and secure furs for warmth.

What's Up From Down

6. What's Up From Down

43 min

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

Return of the Herd

7. Return of the Herd

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

Night Country

8. Night Country

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

Rites of Winter

9. Rites of Winter

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

Tastes Like Home

10. Tastes Like Home

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

It's Never Easy

11. It's Never Easy

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

100 Miles From Nowhere

12. 100 Miles From Nowhere

Alaskans look to restock their food supplies as spring brings longer days.

Into the Tundra

13. Into the Tundra

Alaskans push their limits amid the warming tundra and melting landscape.

Mama's Home

14. Mama's Home

Alaskans embrace the flowing waters and returning wildlife of spring.

Rising Water

15. Rising Water

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

The Warming

16. The Warming

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

High Risk, High Reward

17. High Risk, High Reward

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

The Rat Race

18. The Rat Race

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

A New Reality

19. A New Reality

Alaskans face uncertainty in their quest to thrive in the warm season.

The Last Snow

20. The Last Snow

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

Cast

Sue Aikens

Sue Aikens

Self

Erik Salitan

Erik Salitan

Self

Andy Bassich

Andy Bassich

Self

Kate Rorke-Bassich

Kate Rorke-Bassich

Self

Chip Hailstone

Chip Hailstone

Self

Agnes Hailstone

Agnes Hailstone

Self

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