
When bears, wolves and foxes are your only neighbors, life can be pretty lonely. Add minus-60-degree days and a constant battle for the most basic necessities, and you have the daily challenges of people who live in remote corners of Alaska. This series takes viewers deep into an Alaskan winter to meet tough, resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to survive the season. When the closest neighbor is more than 300 miles away, these Alaskans subsist solely on what is hunted and foraged. They catch fish for currency in bartering for supplies, or use their packs of sled dogs for transportation. Also highlighted is a time of year not always part of what viewers see in Alaska: spring! Ice is breaking, animals are waking, and residents face new tests before deep cold returns.

The thawed waterways of summer allow Alaskans to harvest key resources for their survival.

Alaskans travel the flowing rivers to hunt for fresh food and gather supplies.

With summer waning, Alaskans must prepare their bodies and minds for what lies ahead.

With the freeze drawing near, the need for Alaskans to prepare for winter is hastened.