Life Below Zero: First Alaskans - Season 2

Alaska Natives race the ticking clock as a harsh winter threatens to unfurl.

As the indigenous peoples of Alaska face a changing and unforgiving climate, they turn to the values of the past as a guide to their future.

No matter the obstacles, the Alaska natives are up for the fight.

Joel builds a bridge, Marvin and his nephew hunt for winter fur, Jody trains her young dog team and Tig teaches his daughter how to harvest fur

As the seasons change to spring, new challenges arise for Alaska Natives.

When the sun doesn't set, Alaska natives forgo sleep to seize the daylight.

Jody hunts for waterfowl, Marcella goes fishing, Tig builds a memorial fence and the Apassingok siblings go on their first adventure together as adults.

Chris and Nalu take to the seas, Marvin fixes his father's grave, John and Teresa build the foundation for their cabin and Joel helps his grandma.

The younger generation of Alaska Natives step up to new challenges.

Alaska Natives train the next generation to provide from the land.

John, Teresa and their daughters hunt seals, Tig and Louise help their daughters set a net, Joel upgrades his home and Marvin demonstrates how to harvest a deer.

Alaska Natives work to rebuild after an unprecedented storm surge flooded and devastated coastal villages.