A storm threatening on the horizon spurred the Hailstones into hurried preparations for camp. Gusting winds battered Sue’s encampment, putting her shelter and means of living at risk. With the start of goose season, Ricko patiently instruct…

With a keen eye toward enduring, Sue honed her abilities to survive. Meanwhile, Jessie ventured forth in search of sustenance and vital medicines. Glenn ignited a fabricated building, intending to return it to the earth’s embrace. And the H…

Life in Alaska’s wildlands presents daily challenges, each carrying the potential for fatal consequences with a single misstep.

Sue began dismantling her outdated kitchen, preparing for a complete renovation. The Hailstone family spent an afternoon gathering fresh vegetables from the fields. Ricko took his children out on a fishing trip, and Jessie ventured off to h…

As Alaskans welcome the arrival of the Arctic summer, the Hailstone family grapples with an unforeseen challenge born of the land itself. Jessie gathers provisions for the coming months, while Sue rushes against time to secure their remote …

The rising water overwhelmed the airstrip, demanding Sue’s immediate attention. Back in Kiwalik, the Hailstones worked diligently to repair their fishing net in anticipation of the salmon run. Ricko and his children set off to gather provis…

In Alaska, the fleeting summer months are devoted to preparation for the challenges to come. The Hailstone family takes a single evening to enjoy the water, while Sue Aikens contends with powerful river currents as she retrieves coal. Ricko…

As summer fades, Alaskans face a reckoning with weariness, old injuries, and recent setbacks. Having sought what healing he could, Andy makes his way back, readying himself to rebuild. Jessie gathers the bounty of salmon from the river, whi…

As summer fades, Alaskans hurry to gather the natural riches before time slips away.

As winter approaches, Alaskans rush to gather essential supplies. For Andy Bassich, the priority is securing a source of fresh water needed for his crucial harvest. Meanwhile, Sue Aikens tracks a large caribou herd across the landscape, and…

As summer’s warmth begins to fade, Alaskans brace for the coming winter’s demands. Ricko DeWilde sets off on a hunt for moose, assisting a village elder through a representative effort; Sue Aikens constructs an entryway designed to withstan…