The Last Alaskans

Season 2

TV-MA

An eight-part special event that documents the lives of some of the most isolated people in America - the last of their kind - as they struggle and thrive in Alaska's untouched wilderness located hundreds of miles from roads, civilization and each other.

10 Episodes

Home Again
E1
Home AgainWith summer fading and trapping season around the corner, Heimo Korth works to build a new cabin for his family. The Seldens settle in and look to fill their larder with moose meat, while the Lewis family attempts to reach an old homestead by boat.
Only the Strong
E2
Only the StrongThe countdown to winter continues as Heimo breaks ground on the new cabin. Bob & his daughter embark on a river journey to the cabin where she was raised. The Lewises resurrect their first cabin in the bush, a place abandoned for nearly 18 years.
Survival Mode
E3
Survival ModePreparations for winter continue, and focus centers on finding food. Heimo pursues caribou meat, while Tyler & Ashley score big game, building their confidence in the bush. Bob & his daughter reminisce on the past as they arrive at their cabin home.
Alone
E4
AloneFall continues in the bush as the Last Alaskans settle into wilderness solitude. Battling loneliness, Bob Harte welcomes a visitor to his cabin. The Seldens bask in the glory of a major triumph, while Ray Lewis is just beginning the hunt for meat.
Winter's Edge
E5
Winter's EdgeThe race begins to secure food and shelter before the snow flies. Heimo's family hunts for caribou, but a bear could stop them in their tracks. Tyler and Ashley work to pull in a winter's supply of salmon. Bob and Nancy face a hard truth about his future.
On Thin Ice
E6
On Thin IceThe sun returns, signaling late winter in ANWR. An unwelcome intruder threatens Tyler and Ashley's success. Heimo and Edna say a final goodbye to their oldest cabin, while Charlie meticulously builds his very first and reflects on his future in the bush.
Dark Winter
E7
Dark WinterHeimo still needs a moose; the Seldens embark on the next part of their trapline journey; Charlie Jagow is introduced.
Fire and Ice
E8
Fire and IceTyler and Ashley are threatened by an intruder; Heimo and Edna say farewell to their old cabin; Charlie builds his first habitat.
Behind The Journey
E9
Behind The JourneyFrom the boat launch of the "American Maid" to the bee attack on the cameraman: This episode of "Northern Alaska - Survival in the Arctic Circle" shows previously unknown scenes as well as gripping backgrounds of the documentary series. The voyage of discovery leads on the Nowitna River many hundreds of kilometers upstream, in the middle of the untouched nature of the "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge". Not only the women of the Lewis clan, but also producers and cameramen have their say. Whether it's veteran Alaskan Bob waiting for a package to arrive by airmail, or head of the family Heimo searching for clues in the undergrowth: filming in the wilderness is always good for a surprise!
Behind The Hunt
E10
Behind The HuntHow do you eat in the Alaskan wilderness? What dangers lurk in the forests? Why do people voluntarily choose such a deprived lifestyle? To answer these questions, a team of filmmakers spent several months up close and personal with the adventurous experiences of American dropout families. But far away from civilization, it's about more than just getting food. It is about respect for nature and the struggle with oneself! This episode of "Northern Alaska - Survival in the Arctic Circle" looks behind the scenes of the wilderness - and shows not only the pitfalls of hunting, but also personal stories that are inextricably linked to it.