As the seasons change, residents of Port Protection must combat volatile conditions and personal challenges to survive and thrive in Southeast Alaska.
Episode 1
No Place Like Home
Jan 12, 2021
As winter draws near, Port Protection residents ready themselves for Mother Nature's cruelest months. With his freezer low on venison, Gary Muehlberger trudges through the Alaskan brush in search of deer. Matt Carlson begins a long journey home alone after having left his family behind in Ketchikan. Mary Miller must first repair an outhaul before collecting firewood.
Episode 2
Cry Wolf
Jan 19, 2021
The residents of Port Protection prepare to survive the harsh winter. Gary Muehlberger ventures outside the safety of Port Protection in search of clams and crabs. Matt Carlson and his father Sam attempt to repair an old oil stove to provide heat. Tim "Curly" Leach and his dog search the Alaskan wetlands for duck and geese. Mary Miller hopes to catch enough fish to fill her freezer.
Episode 3
The Power of One
Jan 26, 2021
Living in Port Protection is a never-ending education on the art of survival. David Squibb fights tides and a rocky beach to install a wind generator. Mary Miller uses her carpentry skills to better preserve her meat supplies. Gary Muehlberger and old friend Litzi Botello try their luck catching a yellow eye. Curly Leach must repair his home before stockpiling firewood.
Episode 4
Chasing Ghosts
Feb 2, 2021
Port Protection residents must work together to make it through the winter. Sam Carlson and his son Matt explore new terrain in the hopes of bagging a buck. Gary Muehlberger brings down a massive tree to build a woodshed. New Port Protection resident Breanna Miethe takes on the challenge of felling her first tree. Fisherman Stuart Andrews struggles to fill his winter freezer with fish.
Episode 5
Wise Guys
Feb 9, 2021
As the temperatures drop in Port Protection, it is critical that residents continue to survive despite the cruel environment around them.
Episode 6
Water Works
Feb 16, 2021
With winter approaching, last minute chores take priority. Wether it is gathering wood for the community, building a backup water supply, securing dangerous drifting objects or just making a new hat, it must all get done.
Episode 7
No Pain
Feb 23, 2021
Persistence and patience are necessary skills for the residents of Port Protection.
Episode 8
Troubled Waters
Mar 2, 2021
Residents of Port Protection rely on their hard-earned skills to survive the winter.
Episode 9
Do or Die
Mar 10, 2021
With winter coming fast, David and Sam tackle a large tree, Gary and Matt get busy building, Curley goes fishing and Breanna helps Oliver to carry out some boat maintenance.
Episode 10
On the Edge
Mar 16, 2021
Mary's home is threatened by dying trees, and she calls on Curly for help. Sam and Dave hatch a scheme to use the tide to generate electricity, and Matt heads over to Litzi to help her with the boardwalk