As the Arctic winter returns, Alaskans race to prepare: the Hailstones hunt, Sue monitors predators, Glenn checks the ice, Andy readies his camp and Jessie trains for the Iditarod.

As winter tightens its grip, Alaskans race to finish vital tasks: Glenn hunts caribou, the Hailstones harvest, Sue reinforces her camp and Andy prepares for the season ahead.

As the brutal Arctic winter sets in, Alaskans race to survive months of darkness. Andy hunts along the Yukon, Sue tests life-saving gear, the Hailstones trap for fur and Jessie risks thin ice to secure the Arctic’s lifeblood.

In an unseasonably warm winter, Alaskans seize brief chances to prepare. Sue battles unstable tundra for water, Jessie gathers firewood, Chip teaches Carol to hunt and Andy makes use of a vital caribou harvest.

The Alaskans navigate the harsh winter landscape and prepare for the season: Sue sets out on a caribou hunt, Erik tries his hand at bow hunting, Jessie repairs his fish wheel and the Hailstones travel to Deering.

In the Arctic, survival means constant learning and respect for tradition. Sue crafts a homemade weapon, the Hailstones harvest as a family, Andy trains young sled dogs and Ricko returns to his childhood cabin.

As the Arctic winter tightens its grip, Chip teaches his daughter Carol survival skills while Ricko reconnects with his past. Meanwhile, Sue searches for resources along the Chena River and Jessie ventures into the woods for a meal.

As winter rages, Alaskans face harsh conditions: Jessie preps for the Iditarod, Sue builds a bed from her land’s resources, Ricko traps a wolverine for a memorial and the Hailstones battle a blizzard on their hunt.

In dark winter, Alaskans rely on frozen trails to survive: Chip hunts in Kiwalik, Ricko gathers wood for a smokehouse, Sue seeks a crucial meal and Jessie readies his sled dogs for the Iditarod.

Amid dark winter’s snow, Alaskans seize every opportunity: Jessie chases his Iditarod dream, Ricko hunts, the Hailstones secure a meal and Sue protects her structures before returning to Kavik.

As dark winter wanes, Alaskans use the returning sun to hunt, repair and prepare. From Ricko warming his cabin to Sue returning to Kavik and Jessie recovering crucial equipment, everyone is using this opportunity to get ahead.

Alaskans seize every opportunity amid changing seasons: the Hailstones prep for storms, Sue battles unpredictable winds, Ricko teaches his daughter to hunt and Glenn replenishes his family’s meat supply.

Alaskans battle Arctic challenges: Sue hones survival skills, Jessie gathers food and medicine, Glenn burns a structure to the ground and the Hailstones hunt for seal meat and oil.

As Alaska thaws, people and wildlife spring into action: Jessie hauls the final winter resources, the Hailstones hunt returning birds, Ricko explores Huslia and Sue battles a late blizzard.

As Alaska thaws and sunlight returns, residents seize new opportunities: Sue prepares for summer in Kavik, the Hailstones harvest fresh greens, Jessie hunts by canoe and Ricko teaches his children wilderness skills.

As the Arctic summer approaches, Alaskans adapt with care: Sue readies Kavik for visitors, the Hailstones overcome natural obstacles, Jessie gathers vital supplies and Ricko faces danger with his children in Huslia.

With endless daylight, Alaskans race to gather resources and prepare for winter: Sue fixes a flooded runway, the Hailstones ready their net, Ricko stocks camp food and Jessie builds a raft for summer hauls.

In Alaska, summer is spent preparing for winter: the Hailstones face a night on the water, Sue battles river currents for coal, Ricko fishes with his late mother’s nets and Jessie gathers firewood for the freeze.

As the Arctic summer fades, Alaskans push through exhaustion and setbacks: Andy rebuilds after injury, Jessie races to catch salmon, Sue hunts for winter food and the Hailstones gather final resources.

As summer wanes, Alaskans race against time: Sue hunts a predator, the Hailstones seize a key resource, Jessie builds a new cabin and Andy fights to finish the fishing season.

As dark winter nears, Alaskans make a final push for survival: Andy and Denise secure water for crops, Sue hunts caribou, the Hailstones gather resources in Kiwalik and Jessie tracks a dangerous predator.

As summer ends, Alaskans race to secure their survival necessities: Ricko hunts for a village Elder, Sue fortifies her homestead, the Hailstones teach family skills, Andy restores his land and Jessie finishes his cabin.