Winter has ended, presenting new challenges and dangers in light of the thaw. Andy and Kate must defend themselves against animals coming out of hibernation." Chip and Agnes hunt beavers and river rats.
The melting snow is causing problems for Sue, who needs to keep her runway clear for incoming visitors and supplies. The Hailstones head off on a huge fishing trip, which could ensure food for months.
With a missing water filter and a late load of food, Sue is in danger of losing business this summer. Andy and Kate build a greenhouse in hopes of providing more food for the whole year.
Glenn must fish to rebuild his food supply, but it's the mosquitoes, not the fish, that are biting. Sue is spots a strange figure in the distance and investigates it. Finding nothing, she searches for black gold instead.
Sue works to fill her freezer as summer comes to a close. She heads out on a caribou hunt. To save energy Andy fishes with a net instead of the fish wheel, but this method introduces new challenges and dangers.
Glenn runs out of food and must begin the long journey back to Fairbanks. The Hailstones head out to Agnes' family camp to get salmon to put up for the summer. Sue must deal with running out of fuel.