Life Below Zero: Next Generation

As winter draws near, the next generation must push through the harsh realities of subsistence living. Sydney Roach learns lifelong lessons while hunting moose with her father, Chevie. While seeking a vital harvest, Johnny Rolfe must act fast or risk starvation in the Brooks Range and the Sarvelas use bush ingenuity to build a wind turbine to light their lives through the impending darkness ahead.

Alaskans must be vigilant the moment they leave their doorstep. Chevie Roach must protect his family from an unwanted messenger. Kyle and Katie Sarvela set their sights on salmon, but the ocean has other plans. Back in the Brooks Range, Johnny Rolfe embarks on an epic caribou hunt unlike any other, while Mario and Clare dip-net for salmon along the dangerous cliffs of the Copper River.

The next generation rush to fortify their homes and stockpile food before winter arrives. A pregnant Sonta Roach hunts bull moose much like her ancestors did before her. Johnny Rolfe builds an underground refrigerator in hopes of preserving his food supply. Mario seeks a new source of protein along the Chatanika River, and the Browns continue to build to protect their farm.

The next generation faces unfamiliar territory as they prepare for a hard winter ahead. The Roach family travels 100 miles upriver to harvest Mother Natures bounty. The Browns recycle an old woodpile into a rotational grazing pen for their farm animals while Johnny Rolfe is on his annual black bear hunt, but this time is different hes bringing a friend.

Spring has arrived in Alaska and reaping the seasons rich rewards are a top priority. Chevie Roach and his daughters hunt beaver for its fur and meat. Mario and Clare face the harsh realities of their cabins dangerously rotting foundation. The Browns explore new rivers in hopes of a change in protein, while the Rowlands strive to build a greenhouse to expand their self-reliance.

In Alaska, springtime means new life, new projects, and new adventures during the precious few months before harsh winter returns. The Sarvelas must restore access to the beach to get vital supplies home. Kaleb Rowland races to trap a beaver before the season ends. Sonta and Chevie Roach take their 19-month-old daughter duck hunting. And the Browns welcome new life into their ever-growing farm.

With spring approaching, the next generation must prepare for whats on the horizon. On the cliffs edge, the Sarvelas attempt to save their garage from the unrelenting ocean below. The Browns repair their greenhouses while Nathan has his sights on more than just plants. With temperatures rising, Johnny Rolfe must preserve his meat cache while the Roach family wait for the whitefish run.

Boundless determination is the name of the game for the next generation of Alaskans. While hunting caribou, Johnny Rolfe finds hope in sustaining his way of life. Chevie Roach builds a beacon of destiny for his community. The Sarvela family teach life lessons to their daughters while ice fishing and Mario and Clare construct a resilient shelter to protect their equipment from the changing seasons.

Alaskans defend their subsistence lifestyle against predators near and far. The Browns strive to protect their farm as signs of active wolves become dangerously close. Johnny Rolfe brainstorms a fresh jacket design for his four-legged companion, Java. Mario and Clare transform planks from a wind-felled tree into skis for navigating the deep snow while The Rowlands construct a doghouse for their vigilant guardian, Piper.

The next generation must forge through extreme and unknown territory to subsist in the Arctic. Mario struggles to find food in the White Mountains while the Rowland family battle treacherous ground to fish for dolly varden. The Sarvela family prepares for the season ahead by building a greenhouse while Chevie Roach breaks trail to a new location in hopes of expanding his hunting grounds.

The next generation uses their ingenuity to push through the fierce winter. Johnny Rolfe encounters Murphy’s law while fishing and must fix his snow machine in order to retrieve his bounty. Chevie Roach and his son Ryder help restore the community’s firetruck that hasn’t run in decades. Kaleb is determined to build a mobile fishing hut to keep his kids warm. Kyle and Katie Sarvela must gather essential resources for surviving the harsh Alaska coastline in winter.

The next generation of Alaskans gamble with their lives during harsh winter to keep the land in balance, secure food, and help others in a time of need. Johnny Rolfe must adopt the ways of the wolf to hunt caribou and fill his empty meat cache. Kaleb Rowland helps a neighbor in need move a vehicle over treacherous trails. Chevie Roach ventures far from his home to save a herd of wood bison.

Alaskans must prepare for any and everything Mother Nature has in store for them. Johnny Rolfe takes Java far from camp to hunt but is blindsided by a herd of caribou while the Roach family hits the motherlode of blackfish after many attempts. The Rowland’s prepare for the arrival of Piper’s puppies while in Hayes Creek, Mario builds a hunting stand in preparation of spring hunts.

The long winter has pushed the next generation to their limits. The Browns bravely test new fishing grounds in hopes of catching a bounty for the family. Johnny Rolfe builds a thaw hut to process his only ration of winter meat. Mario and Claire improve their kennel to ensure a better quality of life for their dogs and Chevie Roach teaches the next generation of Alaskans lessons in patience while on their 17-mile trapline.

It’s the dead of winter. Food is critical. Chevie Roach and his daughter Sydney hunt moose during whiteout conditions to feed their family. Mario and Clare face the harsh realities of a subsistence lifestyle. The Rowlands embark on separate missions with their kids to survive the elements while Johnny Rolfe takes advantage of any opportunity to hunt to restore his empty food cache.

Living off the land is a core tenet of life for the next generation of Alaskans who brave the remote wilderness. The Rowlands must cross a frozen river to secure resources essential to survival while Mario and Clare build a shed to protect their generators from the harsh elements. Johnny Rolfe digs deep to create a shelter from the brutal cold, and Sonta and Chevie teach their kids the value of gathering provisions for elders.

Preparation is imperative to surviving the extreme conditions Alaskans face day-to-day. Sonta and Chevie spot fresh wolf tracks while breaking trail on a new trapline, while the Browns gather essential resources for their family. Johnny Rolfe must use his mechanical knowledge or lose a critical tool. And the Rowlands continue to build onto their Nizina River camp with a bearproof storage shed.

Resources are scarce deep in the backcountry of Alaska; the next generation must work hard to harness its bounty. Johnny Rolfe explores uncharted territory, only to find himself ensnared in unexpected circumstances. Mario and Clare set out to diversify their sled dogs' diet by fishing in frigid waters. Kaleb uses bush ingenuity to save a relic from the junkyard and the Browns continue to build a safe and efficient farm for their livestock.

During harsh winter, Alaska’s next generation’s limits are tested. The Browns rush to save their livestock when disease threatens their family’s survival, while Johnny Rolfe accomplishes a goal he’d never thought possible. Chevie Roach heads deep into the backcountry to revive an old trapping cabin, while Mario and Clare test their limits with their dog team in the White Mountains.

The next generation must adapt and defend themselves to survive deadly winter. Johnny Rolfe follows a blood trail into the unknown. The Browns take action against a predator that threatens their livestock. The Rowlands must work together to fix their lifeline to safety and resources while Chevie Roach heads deep into the willows to hunt moose to give back to his community’s elders.