Sue prepares her camp against the approaching winter. Glenn is relocating from Fairbanks to Chandalar. Jessie undertakes a complete overhaul of his dog lot. The Hailstones have begun construction on a mobile home.

Sue awaits the arrival of the fuel truck. Glenn has set out on a moose hunt. Jessie is rebuilding his enclosure for the dogs. The Hailstone family has begun construction on a mobile home.

Sue attends to necessary upkeep at the camp. Jessie gathers fish from his fishing wheel. Glenn labors to bring a moose back to their settlement. Chip prepares and exchanges portions of a caribou.

As the relentless freeze descends, Alaskans are working urgently to safeguard their means of survival. Sue Aikens makes her return to discover a formidable predator prowling near the camp's perimeter.

The delayed onset of freezing temperatures in the Arctic poses distinct difficulties for those in Alaska striving to secure sustenance and essential supplies.

With repairs piling up, hunts planned, and countless errands still needing doing, five Alaskans face the familiar pressures of daily life as a long, dark winter descends.

As the long shadow of winter descends upon Alaska, residents face a series of challenges in their efforts to secure a successful season.

During the deepest part of winter, people in Alaska venture into the mountains and traverse icy rivers and vast stretches of tundra, seeking out the supplies necessary to endure.

Securing vital food and valuable furs through trapping and hunting remains an indispensable practice for Alaskans facing the hardships of a long, dark winter, though these endeavors demand considerable skill and effort.

As winter loosens its grip, Alaskans seek out dwindling supplies, preparing for the arrival of spring—a season that often holds unforeseen challenges.

Sue Aikens has deliberately chosen a life of precarious isolation in Alaska's far northern tundra, confronting relentless difficulties to flourish at Kavik River Camp, a solitary refueling station on the North Slope. Sue recounts her path t…

The journey from Deadhorse to Kavik brought Sue to a standstill when the vehicle she was driving broke down. Back towards base camp, Glenn sustained an injury to his leg while walking. Elsewhere, Andy managed to harvest a lynx, preparing it…

Chip and Agnes Hailstone face the daily challenges of life in the Arctic, striving to raise their family and instill within them the value of their heritage and ancestral traditions. Through conversation, Chip and Agnes recount their histor…

Sue’s machinery made its way to Kavik as part of a larger group, traveling together for safety. Glenn constructed a snow shelter and spent the night high on the mountainside. Andy repaired his wind turbine. Agnes and Chip journeyed back tow…

Seventy-five miles north of the Arctic Circle, within the thinly scattered peaks of the Brooks Range, Glenn Villeneuve has relinquished almost every comfort of modern living to forge a life of solitude and independence amidst the wilderness…