Life Below Zero

As Alaskans enter a new dawn in the Arctic winter, they must adapt to the changing landscape if they are to survive. As the region emerges from the darkness of the polar night, a renewed sense of energy and purpose fills the air.

The Hailstones produce an original work of Inupiaq art, and Cole Sturgis ventures into the wilds of the Southeast on a life-or-death hunt.

Alaskans confront the environment, and themselves, as winter bears down.

Alaskans rediscover old practises to get through the heart of winter.

Alaskans take advantage of a brief reprieve from Dark Winter's wrath.

Alaskans test their will and luck against Dark Winter's obstacles.

Alaskans must rely on solid foundations to persist through Dark Winter.

The Alaskans push through the deep cold to increase their odds of survival.

Alaskans stand their ground as winter brings one final barrage.

Alaskans brave the awakening landscape as the end of Winter nears.

As winter comes to an end, Alaskans journey, hunt, and prepare for spring.

When spring finally arrives in Alaska, the landscape and waterways come back to life with a vengeance as the snow and ice melt.

Alaskans contend with the throes of the warm season.

Alaskans harness the power of the sun as they toil through summer.

As life blooms during the Arctic summer, Alaskans face new challenges in their efforts to seize opportunities to harvest critical resources.

Alaskans must seize the warm season's daylight by reaping seasonal harvests, completing vital tasks, and studying their environments.

Family ties run deep for Alaskans as they harvest food for the upcoming winter and prepare their legacies to be passed to the next generations.

As summer nears its end in every corner of Alaska, residents of the Arctic adjust their needs and work accordingly.

Alaskans must power through the dog days of the warm season and brace for what lies ahead when autumn returns to chill the Arctic air.

As the sun fades across the Arctic, Alaskans must seize the brief fall season and brace for the return of Dark Winter's iron grip.