Life Below Zero

Warming temperatures in the Arctic cause concern, as Alaskans quickly stockpile necessary resources before the landscape thaws.

When the Spring thaw arrives, the land awakens, animals reemerge, and the grueling labor to prepare for the next winter begins.

As the Arctic shifts fully into springtime, those living off the grid must utilize the newfound warmth and open waterways to harness vital resources.

Jessie Holmes sets a trapline that he hopes will bring in vital income to support.

Warming temperatures in the Arctic cause concern, as Alaskans quickly stockpile necessary resources before the landscape thaws.

When the Spring thaw arrives, the land awakens, animals reemerge, and the grueling labor to prepare for the next winter begins.

As the Arctic shifts fully into springtime, those living off the grid must utilize the newfound warmth and open waterways to harness vital resources.

Jessie Holmes sets a trapline that he hopes will bring in vital income to support.

Jessie Holmes sets a trapline that he hopes will bring in vital income to support.

Jessie Holmes sets a trapline that he hopes will bring in vital income to support.

Andy hunts for moose in Eagle, as he and Kate need to restock on meat for the winter.

Andy hunts for moose in Eagle, as he and Kate need to restock on meat for the winter.

Amidst a global pandemic, Alaskans will face unprecedented challenges during the summer.

Andy hunts for moose in Eagle, as he and Kate need to restock on meat for the winter.

As winter sets in, the future in Alaska looks uncertain.

As winter sets in, the future in Alaska looks uncertain.

As winter sets in, the future in Alaska looks uncertain.

In Noorvik, Chip builds a freight sled for winter travel.

In Noorvik, Chip builds a freight sled for winter travel.

In Noorvik, Chip builds a freight sled for winter travel.

With a hundred days of no sunlight ahead, Alaskans need to have plenty of fuel.

With a hundred days of no sunlight ahead, Alaskans need to have plenty of fuel.

With a hundred days of no sunlight ahead, Alaskans need to have plenty of fuel.

New challenges emerge in the sub-zero temperatures of Alaska's dark winter.

New challenges emerge in the sub-zero temperatures of Alaska's dark winter.

New challenges emerge in the sub-zero temperatures of Alaska's dark winter.

Alaskans must take advantage of the endless summer daylight to secure needed resources and repair vital equipment before the freeze returns.

With summer in full swing in the Arctic, Alaskans must maximize the 22-hour days to improve their homesteads before the frozen darkness returns to the landscape.

The time is now for Alaskans to prepare for harsh winter by any means necessary or risk paying the ultimate price.