National Geographic Wild TV Guide

In the Southern Ocean, courageous penguins break the rules to find their edge, and taking risks helps make them the most successful of all.

The banded penguins ventured far beyond their icy homes, mastering deserts, tropical islands and even city life, to become perhaps the smartest of all.

The Hailstones hunt caribou in a race against the thawing of the river; Andy Bassich's river camp is threatened by the breaking up of the Yukon River.

The Alaskans try to stay one step ahead as they watch the rivers thawing, cautiously observing the rising water and making sure streams are flowing freely.

The unpredictable weather of summertime in Alaska poses challenges as they gather resources such as food and firewood to help them survive the coming winter.

As the days get shorter, Alaskans prepare for the long freeze that is coming; the Hailstones gather seagull eggs on the river banks.

Sue Aikens upgrades her fuel system; Glenn Villeneuve works on a survival strategy for when his canoe tips; Andy Bassich hunts black bears for meat and food.

As the summer thaw ends, Alaskan residents race the clock to make the best use of their last days of sunlight; the Hailstones store seal meat for the winter.

The Alaskan crew must learn to use their skills to harvest necessary resources and travel through treacherous terrain in preparation for the impending winter.

In preparation for the winter season, the Alaskans race against the clock to secure resources and ready their camps for the coming harsh temperatures.

The group of Alaskans search for basic necessities as they each deal with struggles to survive the brief, cold and dark days as winter overtakes their land.

In the midst of dark winter, Alaskans burn the midnight oil to complete necessary tasks.