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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 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.

Alaskans teach their children the ways of the wild.

With Alaska in bloom, its residents must continue to utilize their days to pursue resources and opportunities to enrich their lives.

Alaskans to venture into the open landscape to seize the warming temperatures of spring.

Extended daylight, blossoming greens, and open waterways make the arctic spring a crucial time for Alaskans to brave the landscape for resources.

Those in Alaska must seize the newfound resources of spring's arrival and avoid its many dangers to survive another season of life off the grid.

As winter comes to an end, Alaskans must push through the cold as they prepare for daylight's return.

Inhabitants of the Alaskan bush are faced with adversity as they confront the unknown in the dead of winter.

In the Arctic, winter does not go quietly into the night, as subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall means a lack of resources, and a lack of safety.

Despite the deepening cold, those living in the Arctic must constantly brave the elements and the unknown of the natural landscape.

As winter's chill grips the Arctic, the path forward will require trial and error, and only the determined will succeed in their quest for survival.

With limited daylight during Dark Winter, Alaskans must brave cruel temperatures to secure the resources needed for their survival.

As the Arctic enters the throes of dark winter, Alaskans living off-grid are faced with brutal and relentless snowstorms, threatening their survival.

As the Arctic enters the throes of dark winter, Alaskans living off-grid are faced with brutal and relentless snowstorms, threatening their survival.

As the deep freeze sets in, Alaskans brave cruel temperatures and deadly terrain as they rush to complete vital tasks that will aid their survival.

As winter's grip in the Arctic strengthens, Alaskans are forced to react if they are to stay ahead of the freeze and avoid an icy demise.

Winter has returned to Alaska, forcing arctic residents to adapt to deadly conditions and new, dangerous challenges that threaten their survival.

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.

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.

Sue travels to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Ricko hunts moose. Jessie builds a cabin in Brushkana. The Hailstones all gather in Kiwalik.

Sue builds a drainage system under her runway. Ricko explores old family land. Jessie sets up camp in Brushkana. The Hailstones go boating.

Sue is out to hunt caribou. Ricko travels to a natural hot spring. Jessie moves to Brushkana. The Hailstones build a wall tent and go fishing.

Sue re-purposes a snow melter. Ricko repairs his cabin. Jessie builds a new dock. The Hailstones go beach combing.

Sue cleans up her river and goes fishing. Andy and Denise repair a Jeep. Jessie falls trees and prepares wood. The Hailstones build a trapping cabin.

Sue fixes her Nodwell. Andy and Denise install solar panels. Jessie repairs his boat. The Hailstones go fishing.

Sue expands her garden. Andy and Denise hunt waterfowl. Ricko teaches his kids to hunt. The Hailstones go on an egg hunt.

Sue hunts waterfowl. Andy and Denise fight the river breakup. Ricko and his kids hunt geese. The Hailstones hunt small game.

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

In the heart of winter, Alaskans are faced with trials that would leave others broken and defeated, and are forced to make grim decisions to survive.

Sue clears her runway of snow. Denise learns to dogsled. Jessie snares rabbits. Ricko teaches his son Skyler to hunt.

Sue travels home to Kavik. Andy and Denise return to Eagle. Jessie prepares for the Iditarod. The Hailstones do chores in Kiwalik.

Sue collects firewood. Ricko and his son Skyler go beaver trapping. Jessie explores his newly purchased land. The Hailstones move up river.

In the dead of winter, Alaskans must endure the brutal elements with no end in sight.

Sue repairs her cabin in Chena. The DeWildes set a fish net. Jessie spends time with his young dogs. Chip receives medical attention after an accident.

Sue secures her camp before a long trip. Ricko helps repair his uncle's cabin. Jessie competes in a sled dog race. The Hailstones prepare for an intense storm.

Alaskans are relentless in their pursuit of resources.

Sue wolverine-proofs her camp. Ricko hunts Moose. Jessie rescues his boat. The Hailstones prepare for winter.

Sue Aikens plays a game of chess with a predator; Ricko DeWilde hunts for moose; Jessie Holmes' plans shift from one final resource mission to simply surviving the day; the Hailstone family prepares vital tools needed to endure winter in Noorvik.

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.

Chip Hailstone goes on a duck hunt while Agnes and the girls pick berries. Sue looks out for some caribou meat. Jessie goes looking for a big bear. Andy and Denise collect water with hope of restoring the greenhouse.

To survive in the Arctic, Alaskans must battle Father Time to harvest the last of summer's bounty. Sue tracks a lone predator. The Hailstones have a chance at a key resource. Jessie builds a new cabin, and Andy fights the clock.

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.

Jessie collects logs in anticipation of the coming winter. The Hailstones prepare themselves for the coming fish run. Ricko teaches his younger children to hunt and fish. Sue tests her mettle against the capricious, flooding tundra.

The Hailstones pull together to build a footbridge; Jessie goes fishing while looking out for some good spruce trees; Ricko has his children over to stay plus an extra surprise guest.

With the rivers flowing and the spring thaw in full swing, residents of the last frontier travel off the beaten path to hunt and gather key resources.

Increased sunlight in the Arctic means the days are longer, the ice and snow are thawing and the tasks for survival must get done before spring.

Glenn burns a man-made structure to the ground; the Hailstones embark on a hunt for seal meat.

With a seasonal shift spreading across the Arctic, wicked conditions force Alaska residents to plan for the worst or risk losing everything.

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.

Alaskans face off against the elements to provide themselves with food, protect their homesteads and compete in an elite Arctic competition.

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

During harsh dark winter conditions, Alaskans must learn new ways to improve their subsistence lifestyles in their surroundings.

To survive during dark winter in the Arctic, hard lessons must be learned.

To survive in the Arctic, Alaskans must work to stockpile resources from their surroundings for today and plan for the unknowns of tomorrow.

With dark winter descending on the Arctic, unseasonably warm temperatures cause the frozen tundra to become an unpredictable environment.

With dark winter descending on the Arctic, unseasonably warm temperatures cause the frozen tundra to become an unpredictable environment.

As the Arctic continues to freeze, uncertainty forces Alaskans to change their plans on the fly to survive.

In the early days of dark winter, falling temperatures and a heavy snowfall force Alaskans to quickly finish their projects or risk falling behind.

With winter bearing down on the Arctic, Alaskans race to prepare themselves and their homesteads before the freeze overtakes the land.

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

Andy undergoes reconstruction of his fish wheel. Jessie gathers chaga and burl posts. Glenn encounters a dangerous animal and hunts for Dall sheep. Sue constructs a pop-up tent and camps out, gathering resources.

Long days and warm temperatures provide optimal conditions for Alaskans to make sure their bodies and minds are prepared for the coming winter.

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.

The Arctic spring brings about running rivers, the return of small game and endless sunlight for Alaskans to complete key tasks for their survival.

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.

With the thawing of the land drawing near, Alaskans must remain determined to overcome the final obstacles of the grueling winter season.

As the darkness wanes in the Arctic, Alaskans must develop new skills for their survival as they make the final push through the remainder of winter.

Alaskans battle an unusually low snowfall and lack of precipitation in dark winter to protect their resources and travel uncertain terrain.

In the midst of dark winter's onslaught, Alaskans head out into the cold, seeking precious resources to ensure their survival and maximum efficiency.

Amid dark winter's deadly conditions, Alaskans must capitalize on the brief hours of daylight to complete necessary tasks for their survival.

As winter overtakes the Arctic and temperatures fall to excruciating numbers, Alaskans are presented with new challenges in their fight to survive.

With the landscape changing quickly, Alaskans search for resources that will prepare them to survive the harshness of the coming dark winter.

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

Alaskans must ensure they are prepared to withstand the extreme cold that lies ahead when winter arrives.

As the summer begins to fade, Alaskans must take advantage of the long days to prepare for the long freeze that lies ahead.

Summer's unpredictable weather poses challenges for Alaskans as they set out to gather resources to survive the oncoming winter.

As the rivers melt and waters rise across the Arctic, Alaskans try to stay ahead of the changing landscape.

Alaskans face tremendous obstacles as the spring breakup is in full swing across the Arctic.

As the snow melts and the ice on the waterways breaks up, the Arctic becomes a land of opportunity. The Hailstones hunt, Sue Aikens reopens her greenhouse, and Glenn Villeneuve returns home.

With seasons changing in the Arctic, Alaskans hunt in the wilderness before the spring breakup fully arrives.

In the season finale, winter comes to a close, but there are still no shortcuts for Alaskans as they wrap up the long season.

At the end of a brutal winter, and on the cusp of spring, Alaskans encounter unexpected roadblocks in their struggle for survival.

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.

Winter planning begins to fall apart for Alaskans as they prepare for the impending freeze.

With winter on the way, Alaskans work tirelessly to prepare themselves for the upcoming brutal weather.

Winter bears down on Alaskans, who are making last-minute preparations for the return of the freeze. In Noorvik, the Hailstones develop newly inherited land.

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 preparing for the next freeze, by hunting, fishing or relocating for the summer.

Spring is on the horizon, and the Alaskans prepare for the coming months as winter ends. Sue Aikens' snow machine crash leaves her with an uncertain future, and she heads into town to get a diagnosis on her injury. In Kiwalik, the Hailstones prepare for their final caribou hunt before heading home, but Chip's snow machine breaks down and that could be a major setback in their quest for meat. In Chandalar, Glenn heads out to retrieve the last of his buried caribou, and must get to it before a predator can discover it. And in Wiseman, the Salitans take to the ice to catch fish, but may have to search for an alternative food source.

As winter fades and signs of spring emerge, the Alaskans begin to store supplies for the coming months. In Kiwalik, the Hailstones begin their annual fur trapping expedition. In Wiseman, the Salitans work to stock up on caribou meat before guiding season begins. In Chandalar, Glenn Villeneuve races to retrieve stored meat and haul it back to camp before any predators can beat him to it. And in Kavik, Sue Aikens' need to blow off steam has dangerous consequences.

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. In Kiwalik, Chip and Agnes go caribou hunting to stockpile meat and fur for the coming months. And in Kavik, Sue clears her runway for a plane to deliver a new snow machine.

When it's winter in Alaska, Mother Nature rules, and the work necessary for survival is grueling. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes Hailstone break trail to the Kiwalik River in preparation for hunting and fishing. In Kavik, Sue Aikens constructs a pair of snowshoes so she can travel through deep snow and scout the tundra. In Eagle, Andy Bassich fights frigid temperatures to replenish crucial resources. And in Wiseman, Erik and Martha Salitan set their first fur traps of the season.

The adventurers blaze a trail across Alaska in the midst of winter. In Noorvik, the Hailstones stash emergency supplies along their hunting and trapping routes. In Kavik, Sue's contact with the outside world hangs in the balance. In Wiseman, Erik takes a fall while gathering firewood. And in Eagle, Andy attempts to trap muskrats for a winter meal.

With dark winter in full swing, Alaskans face new challenges in sub-zero temperatures. In Eagle, Andy, now living alone in the bush, maintains the snow-covered trails and takes care of the dogs on his own. In Kavik, after a barrage of storms, Sue fixes her generator in order to have electricity throughout camp. In Noorvik, the Hailstones build a new teepee to shelter their growing family for upcoming hunts. And in Wiseman, Erik takes his wife, Martha, hunting for animal hides to supplement their income.

Dark winter in the Arctic brings limited daylight and rapidly decreasing temperatures. With a hundred days of no sunlight ahead, Glenn must secure more wood for heat. In Eagle, Andy and Kate rescue a lone bear cub that has wandered into their camp. The Hailstones gather a vital resource for themselves as well as their neighbors. After two weeks away from camp, Sue returns to Kavik with a long list of critical tasks to complete.

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 Eagle, Andy and Kate get their sled dogs ready for the winter and put them through their paces. And in Chandalar, Glenn tries to vary his diet and to harvest more meat for the long winter ahead.

As temperatures grow colder, the Alaskans continue to prepare for the winter months. In Fairbanks, Sue Aikens travels 150 miles on an icy road to investigate a tip that squatters are on her property in central Alaska. In Eagle, Andy must take his dogs to gather more firewood for the winter, but collecting resources is stalled when his sled begins to fall apart at the seams. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes Hailstone brave the thin ice to harvest whitefish for food and trade. 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.

Summer is drawing to a quick close, and the Alaskan winter lurks right around the corner. Sue Aikens has limited time to hunt enough caribou to sustain herself for the harsh winter ahead. Luckily, Sue gets some help and rare family time as she teaches her grandson the skills he needs to survive in the Arctic. Glen Villeneuve treks the tough tundra terrain, looking for firewood to survive the harsh winter season. The Hailstones begin packing up and preparing for their journey home. Luckily, the Hailstones avoid some very close calls as they build a cache for their supplies.

As the thaw comes to an end, the last-minute push to prepare for winter means the pressure is building. The Hailstones have one last opportunity to score a catch of summer salmon. For Andy and Kate Bassich, the coming wrath of winter has turned their focus to building a cabin. Erik and Martha Salitan's quest for food hits a snag when shallow waters stall their harvest plans and leave them with a burning boat motor. Mechanical failure puts Sue Aiken's camp at risk. Sue and her clients are left with no power and no means of communication.

With winter on its way, Alaskans battle the clock to stockpile everything for their survival. Sue Aikens' livelihood is threatened by a summer storm that prevents delivery of fuel. Andy and Kate Bassich find themselves struggling after salmon fishing has been closed to secure enough food before the river freezes over. In a last effort to harvest meat for winter, the Hailstones teach their daughters native hunting methods and stalk flightless male ducks. Glenn Villeneuve protects his camp from unwelcome guests. Without access to tools, he uses his bare hands to build a new refrigeration unit.

With the freeze quickly approaching, the race to prepare has Alaskans on edge. Sue Aiken calls on a World War II vehicle, the Nodwell, to safeguard her camp from nearby predators. With limited resources, Glenn Villeneuve must trek over rugged, thawing terrain to secure a spring food supply. Chip and Agnes Hailstone are 85 miles away from home on their seasonal fishing trip on the Kiwalik River teaching their two youngest daughters the fishing skills. Andy and Kate Bassich venture 30 miles down the Yukon in search of materials for an upcoming project, a masonry heater for their home.

As summer draws near, unpredictable weather is shaking up life in Alaska. Faced with scarce caribou, Sue Aikens tries her hand at fishing to gather food for the winter. While the season quickly approaches, Andy and Kate must train their dogs for survival during the summer months. For the Hailstones, the spring means the harvest of a special delicacy, seagull eggs. In response to long days and bitter cold, Glenn is looking to build a sweat lodge. But living hundreds of miles away from the nearest hardware store means he must build everything by hand.

Chip and Agnes aim to pass their tradition of surviving off the land to their daughters. The girls are put to the test as they hunt a herd of caribou to feed the family. Andy knows there are limited summer months left and decides to take on an ambitious project to reduce the strain of physical labor. Glenn feels a sense of urgency and resorts to a new tool to aid his quest for sustenance. With the heavy costs of having produce flown into her camp, Sue decides to take matters into her own hands.

When the caribou that Sue depends on migrate unusually late, she is forced to search for alternatives. Seasoned hunter and registered guide outfitter Erik must secure the next harvest prior to the start of the next guide season. Kate and Andy begin the tough task of fencing in their garden to protect the yearly food crop. Agnes and Chip have taken their annual 85-mile journey to Kiwalik, where they will remain until the thaw's end focused on preparing for the cruel winter months.

For Chip and Agnes, summer is the perfect season to teach their five daughters to live off the land. For Sue, summer is the season of pressure for profit and survival, as she makes her year's revenue in this three-month period. Andy and Kate know that seasonal flooding could cause them to lose everything. Glenn knows that even in the summer months the Arctic temperatures mean a wrong move could have huge costs, and he is forced to be resourceful, hunting for food in the isolated wilderness.

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.

The end of winter is quickly approaching. Chip and Agnes have one last chance to harvest caribou until late summer. If they succeed, they will have meat for food and trade for months. Sue stumbles upon a mysterious object in the tundra, and fears for a potential encounter with a predator. Glenn is on the hunt for food and fur, and the wolf tracks he spots remind him there is more than one hunter in Chandalar. Andy sets out to collect wood before the rising temperatures melt away his snow trails.

n Kavik, a looming snowstorm threatens Sue's camp. The last storm buried her food tent under 17 feet of snow, and the additional snow could crush it. Andy and Kate find that a large chunk of ice has broken free from the shore, leaving Andy scrambling to get supplies before the whole river breaks up. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes prepare for their annual light winter hunting trip. A howling wolf wakes Glenn in Chandalar. He sets off in pursuit of the predator in hopes he'll find a bigger prize.

Chip is planning to go hunting with his son Jon, but when Jon still hasn't arrived hours after their departure time, the family becomes concerned. The unpredictable weather in Kavik threatens Sue's ability to gather basic resources essential to her survival. In Eagle, Andy and Kate begin training new lead dogs to take over for the aging Iceberg, the current veteran lead. The bears in Chandalar will wake from hibernation, so Glenn prepares an emergency shelter should the bears destroy his cabin.

After a short flight to Deadhorse to pick up her new all-terrain vehicle, Sue begins the 85-mile unpredictable journey through the Alaskan tundra back home to Kavik. In Eagle, Kate and Andy's apprentice, Cody, faces his final test as he heads out to spend a night alone in the Arctic wilderness. Chip and Agnes's daughter Carol goes out with her parents to learn how to set a fur trap. Isolated in the Brooks Range, Glenn sets out to make a fire kit to help keep his fires going all winter long.

Glenn is back, returning to his remote camp after months away. With grizzlies active in the area, he doesn't know what he'll be walking into. In Eagle, Andy and Kate's apprentice, Cody, wakes in the middle of the night to an extinguished fire. He manages to chop wood in the dead of night to get another fire going before frostbite sets in. In Kavik, Sue slips and falls hard. Combined with lingering pain from previous injuries, she's worried about being incapacitated during this vital time.

Glenn is back, returning to his remote camp after months away. With grizzlies active in the area, he doesn't know what he'll be walking into. In Eagle, Andy and Kate's apprentice, Cody, wakes in the middle of the night to an extinguished fire. He manages to chop wood in the dead of night to get another fire going before frostbite sets in. In Kavik, Sue slips and falls hard. Combined with lingering pain from previous injuries, she's worried about being incapacitated during this vital time.

A warm-up has swept through the Arctic, leaving the camps scrambling to prepare for what lies ahead. In Eagle, newcomer Cody Allen hopes to learn the intricacies of dog mushing & the lessons have only just begun. In Kavik, the warm weather has Sue on high alert. Her fears that the warm weather is bringing predators closer to her camp are realized when she scouts Kavik from a plane & spots a group of polar bears not far from her land. For Chip & Agnes Hailstone, the warm-up has delayed the thickening of the Kobuk River ice, making fishing impossible. Until the ice is thick enough to bear the weight of their large net, they will be without their fish & their winter trade currency.

To make ends meet, Andy and Kate teach subsistence and survival skills, and Cody Allen has ventured into the bush from Oregon to learn how to live off the land from the experts. In Kavik, Sue preps her weapon arsenal as bears are still roaming the tundra, hungry for food. In Wiseman, Erik must prepare for the meat he will bring in from his upcoming hunting trips. In Noorvik, the Hailstones need essential seal oil. Agnes and two of her children must fly to a nearby village for a seal hunt.

Andy discovers the river isn't going to freeze solid in front of his homestead. He must cut a trail through dense forest to cross the river safely and get to his hunting grounds. Sue needs 4,000 gallons of fuel delivered to see her through to next spring, and a storm is threatening to hit before deliveries can get in. Erik needs his bad trapping season to turn around, as the furs he collects are vital to his income. Chip and Agnes are behind on their meat stockpiling ahead of dark winter.

Chip and Agnes are ready to embark on an autumn moose hunt. For Sue, the approaching winter means that she has only a few days to make sure her camp and business are completely closed. In Eagle, early snowfall has left Andy and Kate concerned that winter will come sooner rather than later. Andy decides it's time to hit a nearby pond to see if he can catch a beaver. Erik Salitan has ordered powerful new traps with the hopes of catching a valuable fox if he can set the traps safely.

Erik Salitan is ready to subsistence hunt, and on Kodiak Island he has the opportunity to go after the elusive mountain goat. Andy Bassich in Eagle is hoping that a single $2 homemade bullet will bring home a moose, and meat for the year. In Kavik, a storm brings an unexpected opportunity to Sue Aikens as it forces a herd of caribou close to her camp. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes Hailstone are anxious to prepare for a winter of nomadic hunting and trapping.

It's been six years since Sue Aikens was attacked by a grizzly bear, and now it's time for her to face her fears and take on the challenge. She heads into the tundra, and after spotting a grizzly in the distance, takes aim. In Eagle, Andy and Kate Bassich have just fed the last of their fish to their sled dogs. Chip and Agnes Hailstone's whitefishing in Noorvik is being disrupted by a late freeze. And Erik Salitan returns this season, having just finished the guiding season a southern village.

Food is in short supply in Chandalar as Glenn embarks on a 60-mile journey back to civilization. In Noorvik, the Hailstone's embark on a summer tradition to Camp Kookoochaiq hoping for a bounty of salmon. Sue waits anxiously for the fuel she desperately needs to keep her business open. And in Eagle, Andy faces near catastrophe as a boat hauling thousands of pounds of supplies takes on water.

In Kavik, Sue needs to get a jump on filling her freezer for the cold weather. In Noorvik, the Hailstones embark on a unique moneymaking endeavor. In Chandalar, Glenn works on his sod house and in Eagle, Andy employs a new fishing strategy to help gather food for the winter.

In Chandalar, Glenn is running low on food and must go the extra mile to find enough sustenance to survive. Sue turns failure into success after heading into the tundra to investigate a strange shadow on the horizon. In Eagle, a mistake forces Andy to use up valuable resources searching for a missing boat. And in Noorvik, Chip struggles to find what he needs from the land to support Agnes' fishing haul.

In Noorvik, Agnes departs on a crucial seal hunt in an attempt to harvest seal oil that will last the family for months. Sue needs to get fresh water into her camp before she can open for guests. Andy and Kate struggle to build a greenhouse that will yield much of their winter food supply. And in Chandalar, Glenn stocks up on firewood, a resource he can't live without in the Arctic.

The thaw is creating havoc for the residents of Alaska. In Kavik, rising water on Sue's runway may put her out of business. In Noorvik, the Hailstone clan embarks on a critical fishing trip in order to find food for the summer. In Chandalar, Glenn's water supply is compromised. And in Eagle, Andy moves a two-ton sawmill down the treacherous Yukon River.

Remote Alaskans face new dangers and deadly challenges as they adapt to the changing seasons and race to prepare for next winter. In Eagle, Andy confronts a dangerous predator as the local wildlife awakes from hibernation. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes brave the river and find that the hunt for fur is not easy or safe. In Kavik, Sue fights the clock to stock up her empty freezer before bear season closes. And high in the mountains of the Brooks Range, Glenn Villeneuve takes every opportunity to hunt caribou to see him through the spring.

On the brink of losing everything she's worked for, Sue travels to Fairbanks, to officially buy her precious Kavik River Camp or else she will be left alone in the cold. Moments before what could possibly be the worst spring breakup of the season, Andy and Kate must move their dogs to an alternate location, or they will die in the flood. In Wiseman, Erik prepares for grizzly hunting season by renting out his property to fellow hunters and guides.

After realizing she's low on meat, Sue encounters unexpected dangers when she ventures deep into the tundra around Kavik in order to catch a moose. In Wiseman, Erik's attempt at ice fishing turns into a deadly scrap with the local wildlife. In Deering, Chip and Agnes go head to head against a cunning wolf. And in Eagle, Andy and Kate prepare for the river to break up as it threatens to destroy their homestead.

In Kavik, Sue wakes up to a strange noise and must scout her perimeter for likely predators. Andy leaves Eagle for a trip across the Taylor Highway to tow his newly bought sawmill home, battling dangerous snowdrifts along the way. Chip and Agnes continue their quest for caribou at the hunting grounds. Erik suddenly abandons his trap lines when he spots a spruce grouse.

During winter in the corners of Alaska, every day can be fraught with challenges. Sue sees few hunting opportunities this time of year in Kavik, but after a group of ptarmigan birds takes up residence in her yard, her mouth is watering for a special meal if she can just get her aim on target. While out setting traps, Erik crashes his snow machine. With no part stores within a hundred miles, he must make an unscheduled trip to Fairbanks for repairs, leaving his trap lines to go unchecked.

This week's episode of Life Below Zero puts the spotlight on couples. Kate joins Andy out in the wilderness for a challenging day of collecting lumber for their homestead. After a day filled with frustrations, Andy surprises Kate with a quick getaway to celebrate her birthday. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes are working together on a major hunt that could determine their livelihood for the coming year. They'll use the tactics of Agnes' Inupiat ancestors in hopes of getting a leg up.

In Kavik, nearly 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Sue is becoming dangerously low on fuel. With only a seven-day supply left, she calls in for an air delivery, but mechanical trouble with the plane fleet and another impending winter storm leave her holding her breath that they'll be able to deliver before she freezes. In Wiseman, Erik is in a match of wits with a clever wolf that keeps stealing bait from his traps.

Mechanical breakdowns and invading predators threaten the lives of six people as they try to survive the dark and cold winter in Alaska. In Kavik, a familiar sound startles Sue. She soon realizes that a deadly wolf has approached her cabin. Nineteen miles north of the Arctic Circle, Chip's snow machine breaks down, threatening his own survival since without it he cannot fish, hunt or trade. In Wiseman, Erik hunts for lynx fur to earn money but the beast outsmarts him every time.

Winter is coming fast and six Alaskans living in the remote corners of the state are in a rush to prepare for the hard months ahead. Alone at the Kavik River Camp, a blizzard descends on Sue's camp as she sets up hand lines between her most critical buildings so she can find them in whiteout conditions. She also prepares firearms in case of a wildlife attack. In Wiseman, Erik tends to two critical tasks: collecting water and wood. If he's unsuccessful, he'll face trouble very quickly.

After being away for several months due to an injury, Sue is finally on her way to her home at the Kavik River Camp. Though she thinks bears may have taken up residence there, she discovers a bigger surprise: thieves have robbed her fuel supply. If she runs out before weather makes a delivery possible, she'll freeze. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes can't access their hunting grounds until their river freezes, forcing them to rely on bartering the supplies they have for the essential items they lack.

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.

Treacherous conditions make roads and waterways tough to navigate in Alaska.

Alaskans who seek a life in isolation fight for survival in one of the most inhospitable corners of the planet.

Alaskans battle misfortune, equipment failure and Mother Nature's wrath to get the resources they need to survive.

Alaskans use primitive methods to make a life in the Arctic wilderness -- building shelter, assembling tools and harvesting food with their own two hands.

As the darkness wanes in the Arctic, Alaskans must develop new skills for their survival as they make the final push through the remainder of winter.

The constantly changing seasons of summer, fall, winter and spring present their own unique challenges, and Alaskans must adapt to each in order to survive a year in the Arctic.

Jessie Holmes and Erik and Martha Salitan struggle to survive in their respective regions of the Alaskan Wilderness, maintaining a subsistence lifestyle in harsh conditions as renegades of the Arctic.

Andy Bassich has chosen to build a life of freedom and independence for himself and his sled dogs in the remote wilderness of Alaska.

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.

65 miles above the Arctic Circle, in the sparse Brooks Range, Glenn Villeneuve has given up nearly all modern conveniences to carve out a life in the wild. While his journey to live in Alaska took many years of preparation, every day presents is a new challenge. In order to maintain his chosen lifestyle, Glenn must constantly collect resources from the land for fuel, scout and hunt game for food, and protect himself against the dangerous predators of the area, all while avoiding the ever-present dangers of the Arctic climate.

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 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 where her mother moved her to Alaska and tracing through three marriages and numerous ups and downs, and she shares what it is that draws her to a life of solitude.

As they work in Alaska's harsh wilderness, each person learns his or her own lesson about the law of the land.

The diverse Alaskan landscape creates extreme challenges for its residents who battle for resources from survive frozen lands, deep valleys and deadly waterways.

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. Chip and Agnes Hailstone; Andy Bassich and Kate Rorke; Erik Salitan; Glenn Villeneuve; and Sue Aikens all live off the grid in Alaska. Sustaining a rich life in the bush requires them to harvest, build and travel as they battle extreme isolation. Follow them as they overcome the odds to secure a bounty of resources from the land, explore the vast tundra, and acquire a means of wealth in the bush - the reward of their labor is to not only survive, but to thrive.

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.