Life Below Zero

As the sun fades across the Arctic, Alaskans brace for the return of Dark Winter. Sue Aikens scours the tundra to fill her freezers for the winter ahead. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker search the Yukon River for new sources of protein. Cole Sturgis and his daughters set out on a quest for food from the sea. And Ricko DeWilde and his son, Skyler, brave high waters for a critical hunt.

Alaskans power through the dog days of the warm season, bracing for what lies ahead when autumn returns to chill the air. Ricko DeWilde motors through high water with his children in search of food. Jessie Holmes harnesses the Alaskan winds for clean energy. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker scour the Yukon River for bears. And Cole Sturgis teaches his daughters the benefits of the wild.

As summer nears its end in every corner of Alaska, residents of the Arctic adjust their needs and work accordingly. Sun Aikens heads to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to embark on a hunt for elusive prey. In Chitina, Jessie Holmes searches the Copper River to stockpile King Salmon. In Kiwalik, the Hailstone family splits up to tackle crucial tasks during the last days of the warm season.

Family ties run deep for Alaskans as they look to prepare for upcoming winter. Cole Sturgis powers through the rain to secure needed protein. Jessie Holmes seeks out the last of summers food offerings. The Hailstones must work together to locate an elusive prey. And Ricko DeWilde begins a critical project that will ensure his familys legacy remains intact in the Alaskan Interior.

Alaskans capitalize on the warm season by reaping seasonal harvests and learning their environments. Ricko DeWilde introduces his daughters to a part of the familys history. The Hailstones prepare their camp for seasonal foods. Denise Becker learns from her daughter how to harvest a potentially deadly yet abundant food source. And Cole Sturgis looks to improve a key structure on his float house.

As life blooms during the Arctic summer, Alaskans face new challenges in their efforts to seize opportunities to harvest critical resources. Sue Aikens stalks a deadly predator through unfamiliar territory. Ricko DeWilde spends time with his sons as they hunt for summer game. Denise Becker searches open water for seasonal food. And Jessie Holmes reaps the rewards of hard work on his land.

With the Summer sun high in the sky, Alaskans fight for their survival while trying to savor the brief warm season. Jessie Holmes hikes and rafts his way to new grounds. Denise Becker and Andy Bassich race to complete vital work before they lose their chance for winter produce. Sue Aikens prepares for her eventual retirement in Chena. And the Hailstone family finds valuable relics along the Kiwalik coast.

As Alaskans fall into the throes of the Arctic warm season, they must confront their darkest fears & channel their inner strength to persevere. Jessie Holmes and his canine companion embark on a quest into the Brushkana Highlands. Sue Aikens battles her aging body as she attempts to restore a relic at her property in Chena. And Chip Hailstone sets out for a seasonal hunt with his eldest son.

The arrival of Spring brings grave danger to Alaskans as the landscape and waterways come roaring back to life. During the Yukon River breakup, Andy Bassich and Denise Becker are forced to evacuate as they face the possibility of losing everything theyve built. Jessie Holmes races to prepare for the summer growing season. And Cole Sturgis heads into the unknown in search of a coveted resource.

As winter comes to an end, residents of Alaska seize opportunities for hunting, exploring, and preparing for the seasonal shift. Ricko DeWilde employs elder wisdom after a critical hunt. Jessie Holmes prepares his camp to better access the regions only lifeline. The Hailstones teach the next generation to secure small game. And Sue Aikens explores the tundra as the Arctic awakens around her.

As Winter loosens its grip on the Arctic, Alaskans must seize opportunities that the awakening landscape presents. Ricko Dewilde embarks on a cultural hunt for an apex predator. Jessie Holmes forges a new path for his dog team in Brushkana. Sue Aikens hunts for a rare food source and a uses a recipe from her childhood. And the Hailstones struggle to move their camp to new grounds.

Alaskans stand their ground as winter brings one final barrage of snow, wind, and ice. The Hailstones introduce the next generation to the trials and rewards of the ice. Sue Aikens looks to extend her meat supplys expiration date. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker lay traps for elusive prey before the trapping season ends. And Jessie Holmes adds a critical structure at his wilderness camp.

As temperatures reach deadly numbers in the Arctic, Alaskans push through the deep cold to increase their odds of survival. Ricko DeWilde takes his son out for a key lesson in winter hunting. Andy Bassich & Denise Becker look to secure meat for the rest of winter. Cole Sturgis embarks on a solo quest for food. And Sue Aikens must shift her focus to the safety of her runway in Kavik.

For residents of Alaska, having and maintaining a solid foundation is the only way to persist through Dark Winters dangers. Cole Sturgis faces a test of strength as he rebuilds his life in Thorne Bay. Ricko DeWilde hunts for an elusive food source. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker traverse the wild for the survival of their sled dogs. And the Hailstones utilize an ancient Inupiaq skill.

Alaskans meet Dark Winters challenges with vigor, teaching and learning critical lessons for their survival. Sue Aikens encounters a whiteout on a trek to the Arctic coast. Ricko DeWilde introduces his son, Keenan, to the art of trapping. Cole Sturgis takes his daughters on an ocean quest for food. And Chip Hailstone repairs a sled and builds learning tools for his grandson, Wade.

As Dark Winter rages, Alaskans take advantage of a brief weather reprieve to secure vital resources and complete key tasks. For Sue Aikens, odd weather draws in a migrating food source. The Hailstones teach the youth a lesson in securing protein under the ice. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker make use of winter furs. And Cole Sturgis imparts critical knowledge of bush survival to his daughter.

Alaskans must learn new skills and rediscover old techniques to aid their spirits in the brutal winter season. Denise Becker learns a valuable new skill to seize an abundant resource. Sue Aikens needs to create spaces to take care of her mind and body. The Hailstones face an icy impasse while setting their fishing nets. And Jessie Holmes returns to high grounds to repay a friends heartfelt gift.

Dark Winter has returned, and Alaskans must confront both external and internal challenges to sustain their remote lifestyles. Ricko DeWilde uses a method of trapping that he learned from his late mother. The Hailstones work together to build a structure that will benefit the whole family. And Sue Aikens embarks on a journey to the Kavik Forest to face a personal, devastating loss.

Alaska residents labor their way through winters frigid challenges and make their own luck from loss. Ricko DeWilde takes his son Skyler on a quest to fish under the ice. Andy Bassich & Denise Becker search for essential food for their dogs. The Hailstones create a piece of native Inupiaq artwork. And Cole Sturgis heads into the rugged forest of the Southeast on a critical hunt.

Alaskans enter a new dawn in the Arctic winter. Sue Aikens braves a storm to pursue a critical resource. Jessie Holmes attempts to recover from a near-death experience. Ricko DeWilde navigates thin ice in search of a culturally significant protein source. And Cole Sturgis enlists the help of his young daughters to secure a needed meal in the rugged yet majestic Southeast.