Seasons & episodes

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.

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.

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.

As winter begins to fade and signs of spring appear, Alaskans must start to store supplies.

Spring is on the horizon, and the Alaskans prepare for the coming months as winter ends.

S6 · E1The Resurrection 2015-11-24 · 60 min＋

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.

S6 · E2The Bottom Line 2015-12-01 · 60 min＋

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.

S6 · E3Running on Empty 2015-12-08 · 60 min＋

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.

S6 · E4Red Flag 2015-12-15 · 60 min＋

Technical issues sideline Sue, while weather issues cause the Hailstones to buckle down. Glenn and Jessie find an abundance of food and resources.

S6 · E5Predator Control 2015-12-22 · 60 min＋

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.

Alaskans must divide and conquer to stockpile resources for the long winter ahead. We follow Sue, Chip, Jessie and others in their preparations.

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.

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.

S7 · E1On the Edge 2016-04-07 · 60 min＋

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.

S7 · E2Pride and Power 2016-04-14 · 60 min＋

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.

S7 · E3Falling Apart 2016-04-21 · 60 min＋

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.

S7 · E4Deadly Tracks 2016-04-28 · 60 min＋

With the freeze under way, Alaskans scramble to secure their livelihoods. Sue Aikens returns to find a dangerous predator lurking just outside of camp.

S7 · E5Breaking Through 2016-05-05 · 60 min＋

The Arctic’s late freeze presents unique challenges for Alaskans as they attempt to gather food and resources for survival.

S7 · E6Shakedown 2016-05-12 · 60 min＋

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.

S7 · E7Ghosts of Winter 2016-05-19 · 60 min＋

The looming arrival of dark winter forces Alaskans to tackle various obstacles to ensure a prosperous season.

S7 · E8No Boundaries 2016-05-26 · 60 min＋

In the dead of winter, Alaskans travel into the mountains and across frozen rivers and tundra to obtain resources for survival.

S7 · E9Trapped and Hunted 2016-06-02 · 60 min＋

Though not easy tasks, trapping and hunting are essential activities for Alaskans to get crucial food and fur to survive dark winter.

S7 · E10Winter Kill 2016-06-09 · 60 min＋

Alaskans pursue scarce resources in anticipation of the coming spring and face some unexpected surprises.

S7 · E11Sue Aikens 2016-06-09 · 60 min＋

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.