Life Below Zero

In the clutches of Dark winter, Alaskans face uncertain conditions caused by unseasonably warm temperatures. But the warmth won't last, and opportunities must be seized. Sue Aikens…

Sue works to get her food supply ready in preparation for incoming clients.

Sue works to get her food supply ready in preparation for incoming clients.

The Alaskans look to the coming spring months as the Winter finally fades.

Sue works to get her food supply ready in preparation for incoming clients.

The Alaskans look to the coming spring months as the Winter finally fades.

Sue sets out on a caribou hunt. Erik tries his hand at bow hunting.

The Alaskans look to the coming spring months as the Winter finally fades.

Sue sets out on a caribou hunt. Erik tries his hand at bow hunting.

Sue sets out on a caribou hunt. Erik tries his hand at bow hunting.

In Kavik, Sue heads to a nearby fishing hole to try and replenish her food supply.

In Kavik, Sue heads to a nearby fishing hole to try and replenish her food supply.

In Kavik, Sue heads to a nearby fishing hole to try and replenish her food supply.

Summer in the bush is the time for Alaskans to prepare for winter's onslaught.

Summer in the bush is the time for Alaskans to prepare for winter's onslaught.

Summer in the bush is the time for Alaskans to prepare for winter's onslaught.

The end of the thaw provides Alaskans a brief respite before winter's fury is unleashed.