Alaska: The Next Generation

The Alaskans must be brave as they navigate new lands, new lives and the deadly cold of winter to ensure survival. Johnny Rolfe, in need of protein, follows animal tracks and has caribou in his sights. Chris and Jessi Morse break trail in hopes of a lifeline to civilization. With the small game population decimated, The Rowlands must seek new land to provide for their family while Alex Javor finds himself isolated and alone on foreign land.

Arctic temperatures dip far below zero as Chris and Jessi Morse desperately try to find a way to thaw their ailing snow machine. Johnny Rolfe battles the frigid cold in order to secure water. The Rowland family tries ice fishing in hopes of a winter fish harvest, and Alex Javor struggles to build a more permanent shelter before the inhospitable conditions of Deadman Lake claim it's next victim.

Forced to reckon with his initial missteps, Alex Javor searches Deadman Lake for resources in anticipation of a deadly cold snap. The Rowlands venture into the wilderness to replace a woodlot rendered unreachable by flooding rivers. Chris and Jessi Morse expand their hunting grounds by constructing a new zipline. Bound to his cabin by record-breaking cold, Johnny Rolfe fashions a pair of hunting skies in order to hunt life-sustaining caribou.

Mother Nature's game is not for the weak or unprepared and the next generation of Alaskans must rise to the occasion. The Rowlands track suspicious animal sign that threatens the safety of the family. At Deadman Lake, Alex Javor must adapt to his new surroundings in order to survive the brutal elements while Chris Morse heads out on his own to better their life on the Cosna leaving Jessi to fend for herself.

Adaptation is the only way for the next generation of Alaskans to survive the severe elements of the Arctic. Johnny Rolfe heads back to a lake he's unsuccessfully fished in the past with newfound redemption. Alex Javor constructs a food cache to prevent bear attacks while Chris and Jessi Morse head out on a treasure hunt to find an old hunting cabin and The Rowlands teach their children how to survive in unforeseen circumstances.

Alaskans employ unorthodox methods to survive their off-grid bush lifestyles. Alex Javor takes a swing at the big boss tree or risk freezing to death. Johnny Rolfe crafts a crucial hunting tool with limited resources. Chris and Jessi Morse turn a deadly situation into bush luxury and the Roach Family uses native tradition to get a supply of winter blackfish.

Alaskans evolve, adapt and innovate in the struggle to live in the ever-changing Arctic landscape. Chris and Jessi struggle to find a new fishing area to source winter protein. The Rowlands prepare to hunt while The Roaches secure a wood harvest for the summer, and Johnny Rolfe creates a backup plan while working in the worst subzero weather he's ever experienced.

With the rivers rapidly melting, Kaleb Rowland must battle dangerous conditions in search of vital building materials. Johnny Rolfe ventures far from his isolated base camp to hunt for winter meat. Chevie Roach must tackle a logistical nightmare in order to transport his massive sawmill across the tundra. Chris and Jessi Morse search for an abandoned cabin containing an important tool.

Nothing comes easy securing food in Alaska. Johnny Rolfe must protect his meat from hungry predators nearby. Alex Javor is on a mission to expand his resources. The Rowlands must preserve their main food supply before the temperatures rise and Chris and Jessi Morse risk it all to secure a new lifeline of meat to outlast the remaining weeks of winter.

For rural Alaskans, a new season signals a hopeful turning point, but they must make the final push into spring. Chris and Jessi Morse harness the sun's rays. Alex Javor explores new hunting grounds while Kaleb shows Gilbert where he learned to hunt and fish far from their homestead and Johnny Rolfe attempts to add variety to his diet.