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S16.E1 ∙ Bare Bones

Mon, Nov 09, 2020

Amidst a global pandemic, Alaskans will face unprecedented challenges during the brief summer months as they prepare for the coming winter. The Hailstones isolate at their camp in Kiwalik to seize seasonal harvests. Sue Aikens must scour the tundra to secure food to survive. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker battle the Yukon River to get needed supplies. And Ricko DeWilde and his children encounter danger on a voyage through the heart of Alaska.

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S16.E2 ∙ The Big Catch

Mon, Nov 16, 2020

Amid the long days of the arctic summer, Alaskans must learn new ways to survive, and re-learn old lessons of generations past. Ricko DeWilde teaches his children to survive in the wild as they journey to Huslia. Sue Aikens updates her camp to improve her comfort. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker must fix a costly mistake that threatens their chances at securing food. And the Hailstones use an ancient native tool to seize a brief opportunity.

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S16.E3 ∙ Bad Bones

Mon, Nov 23, 2020

For those living in the Arctic, the endless summer daylight must be used efficiently if they wish to survive the impending winter. Jessie Holmes must build a bridge to gain access to the land beyond his home. Sue Aikens makes critical updates to the facilities in Kavik. The Hailstones set out for a key yet brief traditional hunt. And Ricko DeWilde enlists the help of his children to rebuild a useful family relic.

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S16.E4 ∙ Inside Out

Mon, Nov 30, 2020

For Alaskans, survival under the midnight sun will require them to seize every waking moment. Sue Aikens must take advantage of a rare chance for food that has wandered into Kavik. The Hailstones turn to building a native structure to improve their hygiene in the remote wilderness. Jessie Holmes must improve the comfort of his kennel before training season. And Ricko DeWilde must remove an immediate threat to his family's safety in Huslia.

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S16.E5 ∙ Past Lives

Mon, Dec 07, 2020

As summer's resources become scarce, Alaskans seize the long days to further their ability to survive the harsh landscape. Andy Bassich brings Denise Becker to an area rich in resources and fond memories. Ricko DeWilde shows his children how to harvest food from the rivers for an Athabaskan delicacy. The Hailstones turn to an old pastime to keep their culture alive. And Jessie Holmes must protect a key resource from the elements.

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S16.E6 ∙ Full Circle

Mon, Dec 14, 2020

With summer in full swing, Alaskans work to secure lasting legacies, and connect with age-old traditions in their wild homeland of the Arctic. Sue Aikens tracks the abundance of creatures roaming around her camp. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker hope to build a lasting legacy along the Yukon River. Ricko DeWilde teaches his children the value of natural resources. And the Hailstones welcome a new arrival to their remote Kiwalik camp.

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S16.E7 ∙ Sky's the Limit

Mon, Dec 21, 2020

Arctic residents must seize the remaining days of summer for a chance at completing vital tasks before the long winter returns. The Hailstones work to repair a vital piece of equipment for their hunting grounds. Sue Aikens contends with the dangers of the tundra while hunting for small game. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker look to improve their odds during future hunts. And Jessie Holmes welcomes the next generation of sled dogs into his kennel.

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S16.E8 ∙ Dead Weight

Mon, Dec 28, 2020

Alaskans must capitalize on the remaining days of summer and complete vital tasks that will be impossible when the onslaught of winter returns. The Hailstones are faced with a life or death decision in high tide. Ricko DeWilde enlists the aid of his children to maintain the family homestead. Jessie Holmes finds new ways to harvest and stockpile food for winter survival. And Andy Bassich and Denise Becker set out to hunt using ancient means.

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S16.E9 ∙ Second Nature

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

Under winter's shadow, Alaskans toil to secure scarce food and opportunity in the final fertile days of summer. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker reckon with the sudden loss of a vital resource. Sue Aikens must change her plans after encountering an unexpected bounty on the tundra. Ricko DeWilde teaches his children the value of hard work, and its just rewards. And Jessie Holmes heads into unexplored country to train his team of sled dogs.

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S16.E10 ∙ Young Guns

Mon, Jan 04, 2021

As summer gives way to fall, Alaskans rely on tested traditions to survive the times and prepare for the coming winter. Jessie Holmes heads to the high country on the quest for food. Ricko DeWilde takes his children out on the open waters for a vital lesson in bush survival. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker must protect a key aspect of their lifestyle. And the Hailstones set out for a traditional hunt that will prepare them for the winter ahead.

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S16.E11 ∙ Lost and Found

Mon, Jan 11, 2021

Now in the midst of the fall season, Alaskans work tirelessly to prepare for winter's return. Andy Bassich and Denise Becker set out for a key harvest. Sue Aikens braces key structures in camp for winter's wrath. Jessie Holmes says a final goodbye to a place he once called home. The Hailstones harvest the last of the season's resources before they return to the village. And Ricko DeWilde prepares for the most critical hunt of the year.

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