Alaska: The Next Generation

In a quest for freedom, the next generation of Alaskans struggle in unforgiving elements. Michael Manzo traverses the waterways in search of moose. Chris and Jessi Morse embark on a small-game hunt, while Brent Sass and Ida Mortenson experience growing pains during a cabin renovation. Kaleb and Brittany Rowland teach their children the basics of hunting.

As members of the next generation of Alaskans trade city life for off-the-grid living, they must take advantage of nature's abundance or suffer the consequences. Army veteran Alex Javor returns to the only place he's called home. Chris and Jessi Morse fish for their future survival. Michael Manzo finds dinner in his surroundings, and the Rolland family hunts for ptarmigan in hard conditions.

Seeking a life of independence comes at a high price for the next generation of Alaskans. Brent Sass blazes a new trail in order to train his champion dog team while Michael Manzo builds an epic canoe. In Bear Creek, surviving is Alex Javor's only goal as starvation and dehydration start to set in and Chris and Jessi Morse fly high to escape city living by any means necessary.

With winter looming, every moment is an opportunity to survive the dark months ahead. Desperate for food, Alex Javor uses every ounce of energy left to build a shelter cabin closer to his hunting grounds. Brent Sass must stockpile wood so he and his dogs can survive. Meanwhile, Michael Manzo battles time and nature to train his dog team, and Kaleb Rowland uncovers a surprise while beaver trapping.

It takes dedication, diligence, and drive to survive the harsh winter. Michael Manzo builds his first ever freight sled. Alex Javor tries his hand at hunting for beaver while Kaleb and Brittany Rowland travel the treacherous road from their rural home to the city of Anchorage. Chris and Jessi Morse work together to build a shed to shelter their equipment from the Alaskan elements.

As the harsh winter approaches, Michael Manzo takes his team of dogs for their first camping trip of the season to prepare for hunting. Chris and Jessi Morse must harvest water and will succeed by any means necessary. In Eureka, Brent Sass must finish several critical chores around the homestead while Alex Javor builds an emergency bridge, a lifeline for the Army vet.

Every minute of daylight is critical to survival during Alaska's darkest winter months. Chris and Jessi Morse risk their lives hunting for meat. Rookie Ida Mortenson competes in her first race while veteran Brent Sass runs into trouble. Alex Javor must replenish his emergency stockpile of wood and Michael Manzo risks traveling in sub-freezing conditions to establish a nomadic winter camp.

With winter in full swing, time is short to ensure survival. A depleted Alex Javor explores unfamiliar territory in search of small game. Chris and Jessi attempt to reach new heights using innovation and bare strength while Michael Manzo breaks trail on a caribou hunt by methods his ancestors used. And the Rowlands work together to build onto their dream homestead before Mother Nature wreaks havoc.