As sunlight returns to the Arctic regions, the women living far from civilization understand they must take every chance to hunt while the short, mild weather lasts.

As winter’s grip loosens, Alaskans venture forth, eager to embrace the returning season with journeys, hunts, and renewed cultivation—all while mindful of the hazards posed by swollen, rapidly thawing rivers.

As warmer weather arrives, Alaskans find themselves needing to set aside the pleasures of springtime and concentrate instead on this brief opportunity to improve their chances of enduring what lies ahead.

With summer deepening, Alaskans face the familiar seasonal shifts that reshape the challenges and satisfactions of life within their landscape.

The late days of summer have arrived for those who call Alaska home.

People in Alaska prepare for the coming months by gathering traditional foods and undertaking improvements around their houses.

As summer fades, Alaskans gather in the last of its bounty.

Driven by the fleeting daylight, Alaskans hurry to gather supplies and complete tasks before winter’s grip tightens.