In the clutches of Dark winter, Alaskans face uncertain conditions caused by unseasonably warm temperatures. But the warmth won't last, and opportunities must be seized. Sue Aikens braves the unstable tundra to replenish her water supply. Jessie Holmes is on a quest for firewood as the Iditarod approaches. Chip Hailstone teaches his daughter Carol to hunt winter caribou. And Andy Bassich makes use of a recent caribou harvest.