Sue Aikens plays a game of chess with a predator; Ricko DeWilde hunts for moose; Jessie Holmes' plans shift from one final resource mission to simply surviving the day; the Hailstone family prepares vital tools needed to endure winter in Noorvik.
The time is now for Alaskans to prepare for the harsh winter by any means necessary — or risk paying the ultimate price.
To survive dark winter, Alaskans must be relentless in their pursuit of critical resources.
Winter has arrived with a vengeance, and Alaskans prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Sue repairs her cabin in Chena. The DeWildes set a fish net. Jessie spends time with his young dogs. Chip receives medical attention after an accident.
In the dead of winter, Alaskans must endure the brutal elements with no end in sight.
Sue collects firewood. Ricko and his son Skyler go beaver trapping. Jessie explores his newly purchased land. The Hailstones move up river.
Sue travels home to Kavik. Andy and Denise return to Eagle. Jessie prepares for the Iditarod. The Hailstones do chores in Kiwalik.
Sue clears her runway of snow. Denise learns to dogsled. Jessie snares rabbits. Ricko teaches his son Skyler to hunt.
Sue goes ptarmigan hunting. Andy and Denise battle jumble ice. Jessie races in the Iditarod.
Sue transports a new generator. Andy and Denise gather wood. Ricko and his kids hunt for muskrat. Chip and Agnes move cam