Life Below Zero

As the thaw draws to a close, Alaskans battle the clock to maximize their final days of sunlight in the Arctic.

Alaskans must ensure they are prepared to withstand the extreme cold that lies ahead when winter arrives.

As the summer begins to fade, Alaskans must take advantage of the long days to prepare for the long freeze that lies ahead. In Kiwalik, the Hailstones embark on a seasonal native harvest, hunting f...

Glenn Villeneuve uses his newly recovered canoe to explore unfamiliar regions of the Brooks Range. In Kavik, Sue Aikens overhauls her heating system to work more efficiently. Agnes Hailstone teache...

In Kavik, Sue Aikens must fix her loader in order to repair the water damage on her runway and get crucial fuel for her business into camp. In Chandalar, Glenn Villeneuve hikes through the Brooks R...

In Kiwalik, Chip and Agnes Hailstone go on a hunt for needed caribou. In Eagle, Andy Bassich can only watch and wait as the Yukon River begins to breakup, threatening his camp. In Chandalar, the sp...

Winter is nearing an end but it won't leave without a fight. In Kavik, a looming blizzard threatens Sue's food supply. In Eagle, a break in the ice may derail Andy's spring projects.

In Kavik, a generator breakdown causes Sue to lose ground-to-air communication with incoming pilots, the very lifeline to her camp.

In Kiwalik, the Hailstones cross the ocean to pick up a new motor and boat in Deering to help them harvest salmon. In Nenana, Jessie Holmes rushes to get his fish wheel fully operational for the su...

Remote Alaskans face new dangers and deadly challenges as they adapt to the changing seasons and race to prepare for next winter. In Eagle, Andy confronts a dangerous predator as the local wildlife...

As winter fades and signs of spring emerge, the Alaskans begin to store supplies for the coming months. In Kiwalik, the Hailstones begin their annual fur trapping expedition. In Wiseman, the Salita...

In Eagle, Andy's apprentice makes a costly mistake and runs out of the wood that heats his tent and keeps him alive. In Kavik, Sue's pushes her body beyond the limit, and when an old injury flares ...