As autumn descends upon the Arctic, final preparations are underway for the long winter ahead. In Kavik, Sue embarks on a search for provisions to sustain her through the coming freeze. Further south, in Eagle, Andy and Kate hurry to get th…

As winter draws near, Alaskans brace for its arrival. In Noorvik, the Hailstone family heads out on a caribou hunt, gathering meat to sustain them through the long months ahead. Over in Kavik, a bear presents a danger to visitors at Sue’s w…

As the seasons turn and fall yields to winter, Alaskans are bracing themselves for the months ahead. In Eagle, Andy is hunting moose—a challenging pursuit necessary to restock his and Kate’s supply of red meat for the coming cold. Further n…

Near Fairbanks, Sue journeys one hundred fifty miles along a frozen track to look into reports of trespassers occupying land she owns deep within central Alaska. Meanwhile, in Chandalar, Glenn pursues a wolf pack with the hope of recovering…

In Noorvik, Chip began constructing a freight sled, preparing for the coming winter journeys. Meanwhile, a sudden blizzard held Sue captive in Fairbanks, forcing her to face a famously perilous route in order to return to her home in Kavik.

As the darkness of winter draws near, residents of Alaska are continuing their preparations for the season ahead.

Andy keeps the paths cleared for his sled dogs, while Sue attends to repairing the generator back at camp. The Hailstone family are constructing a teepee in preparation for their next hunting expedition, and Erik has taken his wife out sear…

The Hailstones leave provisions at intervals along their hunting routes. Sue finds it difficult to reach anyone beyond the confines of their settlement, and Erik stumbled while collecting firewood. Meanwhile, Andy set out in search of muskr…

As Chip and Agnes made ready to hunt along the Kiwalik River, Sue constructed a pair of snowshoes. Andy ventured out to find essential supplies, while Erik and Martha carefully positioned their first snares for the season.

At Eagle, Andy sets traps to ensure he has enough to eat. In Wiseman, Erik and Martha divide the final portion of their moose meat and build a smokehouse using recovered materials.

With the onset of milder weather and the first hints of spring, residents of Alaska turn their attention to stocking up on provisions.

The promise of spring hangs in the air, and Alaskans look forward to the months ahead as winter’s grip begins to loosen.