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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
Episode 1
Deep Dark Winter
43m
As winter returns, Alaskans face new threats to their survival.
Episode 2
Night Moves
43m
The winter season grows more erratic, and Alaskans are forced to adapt.
Episode 3
School of Ice
43m
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.
Episode 4
Creatures of Darkness
43m
As daylight diminishes, Alaskans contend with the Arctic animals and predators lurking in the shadows.
Episode 5
Dog Eat Dog
43m
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.
Episode 6
What's Up From Down
43m
In deep winter, Alaskans are confronted with a number of challenges and surprises, and adaptation is critical to their survival.
Episode 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.
Episode 8
Night Country
Alaskans soldier through the heart of dark winter in pursuit of the resources they desperately need for survival.
Episode 9
Rites of Winter
A new generation of survivalists are put to the test in the frozen Arctic.
Episode 10
Tastes Like Home
Alaska is a challenging place, but tenacity of the spirit makes it home.
Episode 11
It's Never Easy
As winter turn to spring, Alaskans must seize the warming days.
Episode 12
100 Miles From Nowhere
Alaskans look to restock their food supplies as spring brings longer days.
Episode 13
Into the Tundra
Alaskans push their limits amid the warming tundra and melting landscape.
Episode 14
Mama's Home
Alaskans embrace the flowing waters and returning wildlife of spring.
Episode 15
Rising Water
Alaskans must overcome rising waters to capitalize on spring's offerings.
Episode 16
The Warming
Alaskans seek opportunities that come with spring, no matter the cost.
Episode 17
High Risk, High Reward
With the waterways open, Alaskans navigate rivers for key resources.
Episode 18
The Rat Race
Daylight returns to the Arctic, bringing new opportunities for residents.
Episode 19
A New Reality
Alaskans face uncertainty in their quest to thrive in the warm season.
Episode 20Latest episode
The Last Snow
Alaskans make the most of the endless sun as the last of the snow melts.
