In the dead of winter, Alaskans travel high, far, and wide to obtain resources for survival. Glenn Villeneuve pursues caribou high in the mountains of the Brooks Range.

The end of the thaw provides Alaskans a brief respite before winter's fury is unleashed. The Hailstones build a tower marker to help them navigate the treacherous waters of the Kiwalik…

In Eagle, a newcomer to the bush struggles to master the basic essentials of staying alive. In Noorvik, the Hailstones battle thick ice and elusive prey to bring home essential food…

In Eagle, a newcomer to the bush struggles to master the basic essentials of staying alive. In Noorvik, the Hailstones battle thick ice and elusive prey to bring home essential food…

Winter bears down on Alaskans who are making last minute preparations for the return of the freeze. In Kavik, signs of bear activity near camp have Sue Aikens on high alert.

With winter on the way, Alaskans work tirelessly to prepare themselves for the upcoming brutal weather. A power outage in Kavik leaves Sue Aikens scrambling to restore her communications…

Alaskans must trap and hunt for essential food and fur to survive dark winter. In Kavik, Sue Aikens hunts for caribou and ptarmigan on the tundra.

Alaskans must trap and hunt for essential food and fur to survive dark winter. In Kavik, Sue Aikens hunts for caribou and ptarmigan on the tundra.

Winter planning begins to fall apart for Alaskans as they prepare for the impending freeze. In Kavik, Sue fills 48 barrels of fuel for her winter heat and power while struggling to…

A strange warm-up has swept through the Arctic, leaving the camps scrambling to prepare for what lies ahead. For Chip and Agnes the warm-up has delayed the thickening of the Kobuk River…

A strange warm-up has swept through the Arctic, leaving the camps scrambling to prepare for what lies ahead. For Chip and Agnes the warm-up has delayed the thickening of the Kobuk River…

Winter planning begins to fall apart for Alaskans as they prepare for the impending freeze. In Kavik, Sue fills 48 barrels of fuel for her winter heat and power while struggling to…

A strange warm-up has swept through the Arctic, leaving the camps scrambling to prepare for what lies ahead. For Chip and Agnes the warm-up has delayed the thickening of the Kobuk River…

With the freeze underway, Alaskans must scramble to secure their livelihoods in the bush. In Noorvik, Chip and Carol Hailstone plan to take advantage of the newly flourishing rabbit…

With the freeze underway, Alaskans must scramble to secure their livelihoods in the bush. In Noorvik, Chip and Carol Hailstone plan to take advantage of the newly flourishing rabbit…

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

Alaskans struggle to get through the everyday grind as dark winter looms ahead. In Kavik, Sue Aikens secures camp with a blizzard heading toward her camp.

Alaskans struggle to get through the everyday grind as dark winter looms ahead. In Kavik, Sue Aikens secures camp with a blizzard heading toward her camp.

The looming arrival of dark winter forces Alaskans to tackle various obstacles to ensure a prosperous season. Andy hunts in order to replenish his meat supply. Sue confronts her greatest…

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

The looming arrival of dark winter forces Alaskans to tackle various obstacles to ensure a prosperous season. Andy hunts in order to replenish his meat supply. Sue confronts her greatest…

Alaskans pursue scarce resources in anticipation of the coming spring. In Kiwalik, Chip and Agnes Hailstone set up camp for future resource gathering.

Alaskans pursue scarce resources in anticipation of the coming spring. In Kiwalik, Chip and Agnes Hailstone set up camp for future resource gathering.

Alaskans pursue scarce resources in anticipation of the coming spring. In Kiwalik, Chip and Agnes Hailstone set up camp for future resource gathering.

In the dead of winter, Alaskans travel high, far, and wide to obtain resources for survival. Glenn Villeneuve pursues caribou high in the mountains of the Brooks Range.

In Eagle, Andy's apprentice makes a costly mistake and runs out of the wood that heats his tent and keeps him alive. In Kavik, Sue's pushes her body beyond the limit and she is forced…

In the dead of winter, Alaskans travel high, far, and wide to obtain resources for survival. Glenn Villeneuve pursues caribou high in the mountains of the Brooks Range.

In Eagle, Andy's apprentice makes a costly mistake and runs out of the wood that heats his tent and keeps him alive. In Kavik, Sue's pushes her body beyond the limit and she is forced…

Alaskans must trap and hunt for essential food and fur to survive dark winter. In Kavik, Sue Aikens hunts for caribou and ptarmigan on the tundra.

Alaskans must trap and hunt for essential food and fur to survive dark winter. In Kavik, Sue Aikens hunts for caribou and ptarmigan on the tundra.