In this gripping exploration of Alaskan winter, audiences are introduced to six hardy and tenacious individuals who strive to outpace fierce storms and dangerous predators to survive until spring arrives. Sue Aikens lives in isolation, with her nearest neighbor over 300 miles away. Eric Salitan relies entirely on hunting and gathering for his sustenance. Chip and Agnes Hailstone fish to trade for essential goods, while Andy and Kate Bassich depend on their team of sled dogs for travel.