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The Last Alaskans chronicles the daily rituals of four families choosing to live in seclusion, vast distances from each other as they overcome harsh arctic conditions, frustrating setbacks, and aggressive wildlife while they survive in one of the last great unspoiled and unforgiving wildernesses on the planet. In the refuge, prop planes, canoes and dog sleds replace the modern luxuries that most people take for granted. Humans cohabit with the animal world and often share the same emotions and struggles while they discover that they are not necessary at the top of the food chain. Utilizing an authentic and organic approach to document the weeks leading up to and during the winter season, The Last Alaskans sets a distinctive and vibrant tone unlike any other docu-series before to completely immerse the viewer into a world that would otherwise be lost in history. Complete with stunning aerial shots via drones and a pace that honestly depicts the lives of nonconformists who choose to live off the land and off the grid, the eight-episode series provides viewers with an unbiased look and deep exploration into the unique perspectives of America’s last frontiersmen and their loved ones.

Season 01, Episode 06- "Into the Darkness"

The first day of darkness has arrived at the refuge. Now, the days are growing shorter, causing Bob, Heimo and the Lewis family to set additional traps and continue hunting for food. Heimo uses what little daylight there is to catch his biggest adversary and competition for resources - the wolf. But overflow on the river blocks his path home and jeopardizes his golden rule of surviving the winter: "Always return home before the faint light of day is gone." Bob returns to the refuge from town and begins to follow fresh animal tracks as a result of the constant snowfall...