
The producers of National Geographic Channel's hit series "Life Below Zero" are behind "Port Protection Alaska," which profiles individuals trying to survive way above the Lower 48. Surrounded by the North Pacific, Port Protection is a remote community tucked into the northwest corner of Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. The approximately 100 residents who call the rugged, unforgiving land home push the limits of survival, living an isolated and risky existence of self-reliance with no roads, government or law enforcement. However, they think the risk is worth the profound reward: a world of beauty with the security of community without the constraints of bureaucracy.

Spring brings a host of chores and opportunities to Port Protection.

The residents of Port Protection deal with tasks and challenges as spring progresses.

The arrival of Spring in Port Protection means there is much work that has to be done, despite erratic bursts of rain, sleet and snow.

Using borrowed equipment to catch halibut; returning to some old hunting grounds; building a vertical access wind turbine out of junk and scrap metal.