Nature
Station:
National Geographic (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2026-10-06
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Across the vast wilderness of Alaska, four unique women share one goal: to thrive in the harsh and unpredictable conditions of the frozen winter landscape. Ryne Olson trains reindeer for backcountry travel. Jody Potts-Joseph carries on the traditions of her Indigenous ancestors. Sarah Poynter subsists on a remote off-grid homestead. Kaycee Powell relies on dog power to stake her claim in the wild.
Next Episode is 'Born to Run' (Season 1 Episode 7) and airs on 17 Nov 2026 20:00 (CDT).
S1E4 - Locked & Loaded
With much to do and little daylight to do it, hazards on the trail stand between the women and their winter goals. Thin ice puts Sarah's moose hunt and safety in jeopardy. Kaycee endures extreme cold in pursuit of high-value fur. Ryne braves unknown dangers to forge a new path through the woods. Jody shares adventure and ancestral mushing knowledge with her niece.
Air Date: 27 Oct 2026 20:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - A Big Win
The women go all in to survive and thrive in remote Alaska. Sarah has one shot to take down a bull moose. Out of time and supplies, Kaycee puts everything she has into the final day on her trapline in the far north. Ryne tests an experimental sled system that could make or break the success of future reindeer expeditions. Jody and her mom keep tradition alive while providing for their family.
Air Date: 03 Nov 2026 20:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Winter's Reckoning
The women reckon with isolation, blizzards and unstable ice to forge a path through winter. Jody crosses rugged terrain on foot to revive an ancestral trapline. Sarah bushwacks her way through seventy 70 miles of wilderness. Kaycee powers through one obstacle after another in pursuit of fish to fill her freezer. Ryne faces an uphill battle against the elements to while climbing a mountain with her reindeer.
Air Date: 10 Nov 2026 20:00 (CDT)
S1E7 - Born to Run
The women triumph in the wilds of Alaska through grit and determination. Ryne constructs a log cabin through snow and bitter cold. Sarah navigates rough terrain and engine trouble on the trek back to her homestead with two tons of critical supplies. Jody works to turn a young pup into a hard-running sled dog. Kaycee creates a custom dog sled and an unforgettable adventure for an 8-year-old boy.
Air Date: 17 Nov 2026 20:00 (CDT)
S1E8 - Building the Dream
In the season finale, the women race to accomplish their goals as the end of winter approaches, forging new paths toward future ambitions in Alaska. Ryne descends steep terrain to return home with her reindeer. Sarah makes the ultimate catch on the last day of trapping season. Kaycee builds for her next generation of sled dogs. Jody faces perils alone on the trail to a remote camp.
Air Date: 24 Nov 2026 20:00 (CDT)