With winter fast approaching, the Kilcher family hurried to complete their preparations, while Otto guided his cattle back towards the homestead.

Moving the outhouse proved a challenge for Otto, as the ground remained stubbornly frozen. He devised an ingenious solution, employing a bit of resourceful ingenuity to thaw the earth sufficiently for the task.

With Eivin’s allotted number of deer harvested, the responsibility now fell to Eve to provide for them with a successful hunt.

The Kilcher family hurried to make the most of the final days of autumn as winter approached.

Delve into the rich history of the Kilcher family through expanded scenes and revealing details. Rare archival footage brings to life the story of Yule, the family's pioneering founder, and his beloved wife, Ruth. Brothers Otto and Atz offe…

As summer’s warmth begins to wane, the Kilchers set out fishing—though it's hardly a leisurely pursuit. They must gather hundreds of pounds of fish to sustain them through the long winter months, both as food and for trade. Each couple reli…

Atz Lee and Eivin journeyed sixteen miles, venturing into the bear-haunted wilderness of "Terrible Island" in pursuit of deer. Otto remained stubbornly determined, prepared to expend every last charge of blackpowder to dislodge a troublesom…

As autumn descends, the Kilcher family rushes to complete their preparations for winter. Otto faces down a predator preying on calves within his cattle herd. Atz Lee and Jane harvest and smoke salmon at their secluded fishing camp. And Eivi…

Otto Kilcher, a cattleman by trade, approaches life with a unique perspective. While some might consider him eccentric, he prefers to think of himself as simply open to the turns fate delivers. His laughter is readily shared, and his resour…

For the Kilchers, hardship breeds ingenuity, and resourcefulness extends far beyond simple thrift – encompassing everything from salvaging discarded materials to preparing meals from whatever nature provides. This practicality isn’t confine…

The late autumn air held a bite. Already, half the caribou had abandoned the summer pastures, prompting the Kilchers to guide the remaining herd homeward across swift, icy rivers. Though pressed to complete their final preparations for wint…

With the ground stubbornly frozen, Otto devised an inventive solution to relocate the outhouse, a task that had suddenly become urgent. Eivin brought Eve along for her first deer hunt on Afognak Island, a place bursting with wildlife—includ…

Otto carefully removed porcupine quills embedded in the colt’s face. With Eivin’s allotted share of game already secured, Eve now faced the responsibility of providing more venison from their hunting trip, though she wrestled with the act o…

As the final days of autumn rushed by, giving way to the impending arrival of winter, the Kilchers busied themselves preparing the hunter’s cabin and the cattleman's dwelling, safeguarding the beehives against the cold, organizing the root …

Delve into the Kilcher family’s past through rare archival film, featuring Yule, the family's founder and first settler. Brothers Otto and Atz reflect on the challenges of raising a family, while Otto and Eivin embark on a quest to unearth …