S1, E1: As winter closes in, the quest for sustenance becomes essential as Alaskans fight to stay ahead of the season. In Noorvik, Chip and Agnes Hailstone race against Mother Nature in a dangerous quest to set whitefish nets on thin ice. North of Eagle, Kate and Andy break trail through towers of ice to gain access to their lifeline--the Yukon River. Across the state, Erik is on a vital hunt for red meat. Meanwhile Sue Aikens is in Fairbanks, fervently awaiting the green light from her doctor to escape city life and return home to the North Slope.