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Alaskans make the most of the endless sun as the last of the snow melts.
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Alaskans make the most of the endless sun as the last of the snow melts.
Alaskans face uncertainty in their quest to thrive in the warm season.
Daylight returns to the Arctic, bringing new opportunities for residents.
With the waterways open, Alaskans navigate rivers for key resources.
Alaskans seek opportunities that come with spring, no matter the cost.
Alaskans must overcome rising waters to capitalize on spring's offerings.
Alaskans embrace the flowing waters and returning wildlife of spring.
Alaskans push their limits amid the warming tundra and melting landscape.
Alaskans look to restock their food supplies as spring brings longer days.
As winter turn to spring, Alaskans must seize the warming days.
Alaska is a challenging place, but tenacity of the spirit makes it home.
A new generation of survivalists are put to the test in the frozen Arctic.
Alaskans soldier through the heart of dark winter in pursuit of the resources they desperately need for survival.
As winter deepens, Alaskans must embrace their inner warrior to confront the doubts within and battle Mother Nature head-on.
In deep winter, Alaskans are confronted with a number of challenges and surprises, and adaptation is critical to their survival.
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.
As daylight diminishes, Alaskans contend with the Arctic animals and predators lurking in the shadows.
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.
The winter season grows more erratic, and Alaskans are forced to adapt.
As winter returns, Alaskans face new threats to their survival.
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As the sun fades, Alaskans brace for Dark Winter's return.
Alaskans power through the dog days of summer.
With summer nearing its end, Alaskans kick into high gear.
Alaskans are in the home stretch of preparing for the upcoming winter.
The warm season provides for Alaskans.
Alaskans must capitalize on the resources of the Arctic Summer.
Alaskans harness the power of the sun as they toil.
Alaskans contend with the throes of the warm season in the Arctic.
The arrival of Spring brings grave danger to Alaskans as winter’s snow and ice melts away and the landscape and waterways come roaring back to life.
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Alaskans journey, hunt, and prepare for spring.
As Winter loosens its grip on the Arctic, Alaskans must seize opportunities that the awakening landscape presents.
Alaskans stand their ground and push through adversity as winter brings one final barrage of snow, wind, and ice.
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.
Alaskans must rely on solid foundations to persist through Dark Winter.
Alaskans test their will and luck against Dark Winter's obstacles.
Alaskans take advantage of a brief reprieve.
Alaskans rediscover old practices to get through the winter.
Alaskans confront the environment and themselves as winter bears down.
Faced with the pressures of success, Alaska residents labor their way through winter’s frigid challenges and make their own luck from loss.
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.
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Alaskans race to secure resources and finish projects.
Alaskans seize the final harvests of summer.
Alaskans gather food and make upgrades to their homes.
The last few weeks of summer are upon Alaskans.
As the warm season continues, Alaskans contend with the annual environmental changes that shift the daily struggles and rewards of their environment.
With temperatures on the rise, Alaskans must overlook the beauty of spring and focus on the short window to better their odds at survival.
Alaskans emerge from a long winter and seize new opportunities to travel, hunt, and farm while facing the dangers from thawing rivers.
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.
The everyday struggles of living in the secluded state of Alaska where one wrong decision could cost you your life.
The everyday struggles of living in the secluded state of Alaska where one wrong decision could cost you your life.
As Spring weather begins poking through the clouds, secluded Alaskans must venture into their ever-changing landscapes for survival necessities.
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.
Alaskans embrace change as winter loosens its icy grip on the Arctic.
Alaskans break trail and hunt for their survival during the tail end of the brutal winter.
For remote Alaskans, no task is completed easily with the harshness of winter.
Alaskans seek out vital resources amid a deep freeze in the heart of Dark Winter.
Alaskans face emotional challenges as they push through a dark winter.
Alaskans work to secure all loose ends as the unforgiving winter tightens its grip.
Lessons are learned and personal battles are fought by Alaskans enduring winter's descent.
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.
Alaskans must face the dangers of the Arctic in order to stockpile resources before dark winter returns to claim the landscape.
When bears, wolves and foxes are your only neighbors, life can be lonely. Extreme low temperatures and a constant battle for basic supplies and you see the constant challenges those who live in remote corners of Alaska face.
When bears, wolves and foxes are your only neighbors, life can be lonely. Extreme low temperatures and a constant battle for basic supplies and you see the constant challenges those who live in remote corners of Alaska face.
Alaskans must prepare for the changeover underway in conditions
Residents need to adapt to the climate in order to survive
Alaskans take advantage of the unseasonably mild weather
Residents seize the unending daylight
Alaskans use the sun drenched days of summer
Alaskan spring brings warming temperatures
Arctic spring brings new opportunities
Spring comes with new dangers
The residents living in the Arctic wilderness are pushed to new limits. Jessie Holmes recovers from a near-death accident. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker seek new resources on the Yukon River. Cole Sturgis teaches his daughters to survive in the Southeast. Sue Aikens restores her body and spirit on the tundra.
The residents living in the Arctic wilderness are pushed to new limits. Jessie Holmes recovers from a near-death accident. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker seek new resources on the Yukon River. Cole Sturgis teaches his daughters to survive in the Southeast. Sue Aikens restores her body and spirit on the tundra.
The final days of winter force Alaskans to push through.
Alaskans confront the unknown in the dead of winter.
The Arctic winter does not go quietly into the night.
Enhanced episode, Alaskans combat the deep cold.
The path forward will require trial and error.
Alaskans must brave extreme cold to secure their survival.
Arctic residents must brace for the dangers that lurk ahead.
Storms threaten lives in the Arctic as dark winter arrives.
The deep freeze sets in; Alaskans brave cruel temperatures.
The arctic spring brings open waters and key opportunities.
For Alaskans, the return of winter brings new challenges.
Documentary television series that illustrates the daily and seasonal activities of subsistence hunters as they make their living in remote areas of Alaska.
Documentary television series that illustrates the daily and seasonal activities of subsistence hunters as they make their living in remote areas of Alaska.
Now in the midst of the fall season, Alaskans work tirelessly to get essential tasks done before winter returns to claim the land.
As summer gives way to fall, Alaskans must rely on tested traditions to survive.
Under winter’s shadow, Alaskans must toil to secure scarce food and opportunity in the tundra’s final fertile days.
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.
Arctic residents must seize the remaining days of summer for a chance at completing vital tasks and harvesting small game before winter returns.
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 summer’s resources become scarce, Alaskans seize the longer days to further their ability to survive the harsh landscape.
Despite the formidable challenges facing them, residents of Alaska must tackle any and all adversity to survive the endless daylight of summer.
For those living in the Arctic, the endless summer daylight must be used efficiently if they wish to survive the impending winter.
Amid the long days of the arctic summer, Alaskans must learn new ways to survive and re-learn old lessons of generations past.
Amidst a global pandemic, Alaskans will face unprecedented challenges during the brief summer months as they prepare for the coming winter.
More gripping adventures of the resilient characters surviving the punishing environment of the frozen North, as a new season of change and unpredictability in the unforgiving Arctic brings unique threats for the Alaskans.
More gripping adventures of the resilient characters surviving the punishing environment of the frozen North, as a new season of change and unpredictability in the unforgiving Arctic brings unique threats for the Alaskans.
Now in the midst of the fall season, Alaskans work tirelessly to get essential tasks done before winter returns to claim the land.
As summer gives way to fall, Alaskans must rely on tested traditions to survive.
Under winter’s shadow, Alaskans must toil to secure scarce food and opportunity in the tundra’s final fertile days.
As winter rages on, Alaskans must conquer brutal temperatures, deep snow and challenging terrains if they are to survive until spring.
Frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall and unclear trails turn simple tasks into dangerous endeavors for residents of the Arctic.
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.
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 winter bearing down on the Arctic, Alaskans scramble to prepare for the cold months that lie ahead.
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.
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.
As Mother Nature becomes more erratic, survival in Alaska has never been more uncertain. The Hailstones fight to keep their native traditions alive as their family expands. Sue Aikens creates new tools to survive in the brutal, ever-changing tundra, and battles her aging mind and body in the process.
As Mother Nature becomes more erratic, survival in Alaska has never been more uncertain. The Hailstones fight to keep their native traditions alive as their family expands. Sue Aikens creates new tools to survive in the brutal, ever-changing tundra, and battles her aging mind and body in the process.
With winter looming, the residents of Alaska must gather the last of the season’s resources before the freeze returns to the land.
As the Arctic summer comes to an end, residents of Alaska must seize the final hours of daylight to prepare for the return of winter’s fury.
As daylight feels unending across Alaska, its residents use every means possible to secure their livelihood in hopes for a prosperous winter.
To survive in the Arctic, Alaskans must respect and honor the land and its inhabitants.
Alaskans must maximize the longer summer days in the Arctic before the freeze returns.
Alaskans must take advantage of the endless summer daylight to secure resources and repair vital equipment before the freeze returns.
Alaskans work to gather newly available resources with the spring season underway.
The spring thaw in Alaska ushers in a new season, new opportunities and new challenges.
Follow the further icy adventures of Life Below Zero's resilient characters as the series charts their day-to-day lives in Alaska. In an increasingly unpredictable Arctic climate, they must quickly adapt to the changing landscape in their quest for freedom and survival.
Follow the further icy adventures of Life Below Zero's resilient characters as the series charts their day-to-day lives in Alaska. In an increasingly unpredictable Arctic climate, they must quickly adapt to the changing landscape in their quest for freedom and survival.
The Arctic is melting at a rapid rate, and residents of Alaska must scramble to adapt.
In the face of winter’s adversity, Alaskans must make difficult decisions to survive.
Alaskans must save themselves, and each other, to endure the harsh winter.
With the challenges winter brings across Alaska, its residents must adjust to its dangers and hardships using any means necessary.
While the tundra remains covered in snow and ice, the residents of Alaska employ old and new ways to survive and improve their lifestyle.
In order to survive the wrath of dark winter, Alaskans must push their mind, body and soul to the limits.
Alaska’s arctic tundra provides vast opportunities for residents, but it’s a delicate balance between life and death to reap these rewards.
Winter has arrived with a vengeance, and Alaskans prepare for the worst-case scenario.
To survive dark winter, Alaskans must be relentless in their pursuit of critical resources.
The time is now for Alaskans to prepare for the harsh winter by any means necessary — or risk paying the ultimate price.
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.
With a seasonal shift spreading across the Arctic, wicked conditions force Alaska residents to plan for the worst or risk losing everything.
With a seasonal shift spreading across the Arctic, wicked conditions force Alaska residents to plan for the worst or risk losing everything.
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.
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.
As summer wanes, Alaskans race against Father Time to harvest nature's bounty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 everyday struggles of living in the Alaskan wilderness where one wrong decision could be deadly.
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.
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.
Rejoin the icy adventures of Life Below Zero's resilient characters as the show returns to Alaska to chart their day-to-day lives in one of the toughest areas of the world.
Rejoin the icy adventures of Life Below Zero's resilient characters as the show returns to Alaska to chart their day-to-day lives in one of the toughest areas of the world.
Sue settles back into life at Kavik; Ricko replaces the cabin stove; Jessie struggles to free his four-wheeler from the frozen mud; Chip and Agnes hunt an apex predator.
A lifelong dream is within reach in the Arctic, and only Mother Nature stands in the way.
Alaskans take to the frozen trails to harvest much-needed resources for dark winter.
Sue must build new furniture from scratch. Ricko traps a dangerous foe. Jessie constructs a new workshop. The Hailstones journey through a treacherous storm.
Hard lessons must be learned to survive during the dark winter in the Arctic.
With their futures uncertain, Alaskans must adapt to old and new surroundings to survive.
To survive dark winter, Alaskans call on old traditions and learn new techniques.
At the onset of dark winter, the clock is ticking for Alaskans to brace for what lies ahead.
Strenuous labor represents just a part of life for isolated Alaskans.
Alaskans must complete their final tasks before the freeze, as winter approaches.
Even the toughest Alaskans sometimes need a helping hand.
The icy adventures continue for the hardy characters who have chosen to live off the grid in the wilds of Alaska. This season, Sue prepares camp for what she believes will be the worst winter in years, and it's all go for Agnes and her daughters in Chip's absence as they need to hunt for caribou to get them through the winter.
The icy adventures continue for the hardy characters who have chosen to live off the grid in the wilds of Alaska. This season, Sue prepares camp for what she believes will be the worst winter in years, and it's all go for Agnes and her daughters in Chip's absence as they need to hunt for caribou to get them through the winter.
As the warm season comes to an end, Alaskans maneuver through the rivers and sloughs to harvest fresh food for the winter ahead.
As summer turns to fall, Alaskans go to great lengths to accumulate food and supplies before the landscape plunges into a monthslong frozen darkness.
With summer waning, Alaskans must prepare their bodies and minds for what lies ahead.
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 the Arctic, Alaskans rely on the surrounding waterways to provide quick transportation and valuable resources throughout the warm summer months.
With only a brief window between breakup and winter, Alaskans scramble to complete chores that will make life easier when the deep chill returns.
Daylight for 24-hours in the spring allows Alaskans to work nonstop to prepare for winter.
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.
The icy adventures continue for the hardy characters who have chosen to live off the grid in the wilds of Alaska. This season, Sue prepares camp for what she believes will be the worst winter in years, and it's all go for Agnes and her daughters in Chip's absence as they need to hunt for caribou to get them through the winter.
The icy adventures continue for the hardy characters who have chosen to live off the grid in the wilds of Alaska. This season, Sue prepares camp for what she believes will be the worst winter in years, and it's all go for Agnes and her daughters in Chip's absence as they need to hunt for caribou to get them through the winter.
Alaskans apply primitive knowledge and skill to build a life in the Arctic wilderness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alaskans must travel through unfamiliar, freezing and treacherous territories to harvest new and necessary resources, preparing themselves for a dark winter in the Arctic.
In remote Alaska live the hardy characters who make their homes in one of the toughest areas of the world. In this season we follow their lives through the summer thaw as they race against the clock to prepare for the next dark winter freeze.
In remote Alaska live the hardy characters who make their homes in one of the toughest areas of the world. In this season we follow their lives through the summer thaw as they race against the clock to prepare for the next dark winter freeze.
A profile of Andy Bassich who lives with his sled dogs in the Alaskan wilderness.
As the thaw draws to a close, Alaskans battle the clock to maximize their final days of sunlight in the Arctic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
An early winter strikes across Alaska, with temperatures plummeting and snow closing in. Each one of our characters must pursue their last chance to gather, hunt, fish, and build before the land freezes around them. As dark winter arrives, these bush dwellers fight to prepare for months of extreme isolation where they must rely only on themselves to survive.
An early winter strikes across Alaska, with temperatures plummeting and snow closing in. Each one of our characters must pursue their last chance to gather, hunt, fish, and build before the land freezes around them. As dark winter arrives, these bush dwellers fight to prepare for months of extreme isolation where they must rely only on themselves to survive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alaskans pursue scarce resources in anticipation of the coming spring and face some unexpected surprises.
Though not easy tasks, trapping and hunting are essential activities for Alaskans to get crucial food and fur to survive dark winter.
In the dead of winter, Alaskans travel into the mountains and across frozen rivers and tundra to obtain resources for survival.
The looming arrival of dark winter forces Alaskans to tackle various obstacles to ensure a prosperous season.
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 Arctic’s late freeze presents unique challenges for Alaskans as they attempt to gather food and resources for survival.
With the freeze under way, Alaskans scramble to secure their livelihoods. Sue Aikens returns to find a dangerous predator lurking just outside of camp.
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.
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.
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.
When spring arrives in Alaska, the thaw means it’s time to begin preparing for the next freeze, by hunting, fishing or relocating for the summer. 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.
When spring arrives in Alaska, the thaw means it’s time to begin preparing for the next freeze, by hunting, fishing or relocating for the summer. 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.
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.
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.
Alaskans must divide and conquer to stockpile resources for the long winter ahead. We follow Sue, Chip, Jessie and others in their preparations.
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.
Technical issues sideline Sue, while weather issues cause the Hailstones to buckle down. Glenn and Jessie find an abundance of food and resources.
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.
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.
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 icy adventures continue for Life Below Zero's hardy characters as they race to prepare for their survival as the oncoming winter freeze begins to take hold in Alaska. With temperatures plummeting and limited daylight, it's a battle to secure the last of available resources.
The icy adventures continue for Life Below Zero's hardy characters as they race to prepare for their survival as the oncoming winter freeze begins to take hold in Alaska. With temperatures plummeting and limited daylight, it's a battle to secure the last of available resources.
Spring is on the horizon, and the Alaskans prepare for the coming months as winter ends.
As winter begins to fade and signs of spring appear, Alaskans must start to store supplies.
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.
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.
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.
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 dark winter just around the corner, Alaskans continue preparing for the winter months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With temperatures rising across Alaska, Sue must battle the elements to keep her camp running in the face of threats from waking predators. In Eagle, break-up on the Yukon River marks the most arduous time of the year, with Andy and Kate spending every hour building and preparing for the oncoming freeze. The Hailstones venture to a new summer camping ground with plans to teach their girls how to stock fresh fish, meat, and other resources while the land is plentiful. With a small window for their subsistence hunting, Erik and his new wife set out to harvest fresh spring meat. As the waterways thaw, Glenn must test his building skills in order to access nearby hunting areas in search of available food sources.
With temperatures rising across Alaska, Sue must battle the elements to keep her camp running in the face of threats from waking predators. In Eagle, break-up on the Yukon River marks the most arduous time of the year, with Andy and Kate spending every hour building and preparing for the oncoming freeze. The Hailstones venture to a new summer camping ground with plans to teach their girls how to stock fresh fish, meat, and other resources while the land is plentiful. With a small window for their subsistence hunting, Erik and his new wife set out to harvest fresh spring meat. As the waterways thaw, Glenn must test his building skills in order to access nearby hunting areas in search of available food sources.
As the Alaskan winter approaches, time is limited to hunt enough caribou to last the harsh winter.
Pressure is building with the last-minute push to prepare for winter.
Alaskans stockpile necessary supplies for the coming months with winter quickly approaching.
Food is stockpiled in preparation for the oncoming freeze.
Sue tries her hand at fishing when she falls short of the food supplies she needs for surviving the winter. read
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.
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
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
In the weeks just before freeze up, our four households are focused on last ditch efforts to bring in enough meat and supplies to enable them to make it through winter. But hungry grizzly bears and unpredictable weather pose a constant threat – and soon bone-chilling cold will add to their minute-by-minute test of survival. Among the many adventures featured in this series, Chip and his family embark on long treks in the blistering cold of the Arctic in their search for remote new hunting grounds, Sue navigates a new all-terrain vehicle back to her remote outpost home across 100 miles of desolate tundra in the dark and -50F temperatures, while Andy and Kate take on the task of teaching a newcomer how to survive life off the grid.
In the weeks just before freeze up, our four households are focused on last ditch efforts to bring in enough meat and supplies to enable them to make it through winter. But hungry grizzly bears and unpredictable weather pose a constant threat – and soon bone-chilling cold will add to their minute-by-minute test of survival. Among the many adventures featured in this series, Chip and his family embark on long treks in the blistering cold of the Arctic in their search for remote new hunting grounds, Sue navigates a new all-terrain vehicle back to her remote outpost home across 100 miles of desolate tundra in the dark and -50F temperatures, while Andy and Kate take on the task of teaching a newcomer how to survive life off the grid.
This special compilation episode follows as Chip and Agnes Hailstone, Andy Bassich and Kate Rorke-Bassich, Erik Salitan, Glenn Villeneuve, and Sue Aikens struggle to acquire food, protect themselves from deadly predators, and survive within the unforgiving landscape of the Alaskan bush.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spring has sprung for our four Alaskan households living miles from the nearest road network in different corners of this merciless territory. After the harsh winter, breakup is under way in remote Alaska and Life Below Zero's hardy characters face a whole new set of challenges.
Spring has sprung for our four Alaskan households living miles from the nearest road network in different corners of this merciless territory. After the harsh winter, breakup is under way in remote Alaska and Life Below Zero's hardy characters face a whole new set of challenges.
Due to a shortage of food, Glenn is forced to travel from Chandalar to Fairbanks.
Sue attempts to hunt caribou to fill her food supplies before winter; Andy tries fishing with a net, which can be more dangerous to operate than his fish wheel.
Glenn runs low on provisions and decides to go fishing to replenish his supplies. Elsewhere, Sue investigates a strange sight on the horizon and then tries to collect coal.
Sue deals with last-minute emergencies while preparing for customers to stay at her camp; Andy and Kate build a greenhouse for growing food supplies.
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.
The second season begins with Andy dealing with a dangerous predator as hibernation season ends for the local wildlife. Also: Chip and Agnes hunt for fur; and Sue works to stock her freezer before the end of bear season.
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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.
Chip and Agnes track a wolf for its fur; Sue hunts for a moose; Kate and Andy prepare for a doomsday scenario.
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 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.
Kate and Andy collect lumber for their homestead before celebrating her birthday; Chip and Agnes go hunting.
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.
A wolf approaches Sue's cabin; Chip's snow machine breaks down; and Erik hunts for lynx.
Sue sets up hand lines between her most important buildings and prepares firearms as a blizzard approaches. Elsewhere, Erik collects water and wood.
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.
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.
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For Alaskans, building a life of freedom that can endure the cruel elements of the Arctic can only be done by employing the tools of the trade.
As they work in Alaska’s harsh wilderness, each person learns his or her own lesson about the law of the land.
A compilation of Season 5, highlighting the environment of Alaska, and all of the challenges it brings.
Alaskans living in remote corners of the Arctic fight to build a prosperous life in one of the most inhospitable places on earth. Through the brutal and unforgiving seasons, they have staked their claim and are determined to carve out a life of relative comfort in the wilds of Alaska.
Alaskans live and die by the changing seasons. It's a constant fight to survive the brutality of the changing weather through sustenance hunting, trapping, fishing and relying on self-sufficient ingenuity. NGC follows six Alaskans as they fight through the freeze, the dark winter, the break up and the thaw. Then, as they spend summer preparing to do it all again.
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