To secure vital supplies against the coming darkness, Alaskans confront the perils inherent in an Arctic existence as winter prepares to reclaim the land.

In Kavik, Sue Aikens pursues a dangerous threat; the Hailstone family begins a time-honored undertaking before winter’s arrival; Jessie Holmes incorporates an essential amenity into his isolated settlement; and Ricko Dewilde leads his young…

As winter deepens in Alaska, residents face trials and draw strength from them.

As the harsh winter closes in, Alaskans are diligently tying up every last detail.

As the long Alaskan winter descends, residents grapple with the emotional weight of the season’s darkness.

As an unrelenting cold grips Alaska during the depths of Dark Winter, residents are actively searching for essential supplies.

Life for those living in Alaska's isolated regions finds no undertaking simple under the weight of winter’s severity.

As the harsh winter nears its close, Alaskans forge paths through the snow and hunt to sustain themselves.

As winter's chill begins to release its hold across the Arctic, Alaskans welcome the shift with open arms.

With the onset of winter drawing near, Alaskans are hurrying to finish essential preparations as the land and rivers remain free from ice.

With the first hints of spring softening the winter sky, those living in Alaska’s remote corners find themselves needing to journey out into a world still shifting and transforming, simply to secure what they need to live.