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Ultimate Survival Alaska

★8.2 2013 3 Seasons TV-MA

They are some of the toughest, most extreme survivalists from across the nation. In the second season of Ultimate Survival Alaska, four teams - woodsmen, mountaineers, military veterans, and endurance athletes go head-to-head in an epic arctic competition that only National Geographic could inspire.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 38 episodes

Arctic Hell

Episode 01

Arctic Hell

May 12, 2013 · 43 min

The men pick their route: some take the higher land, some follow the river. Expert climber Willi Prittie leads Brent Sass and Tyler Johnson into the mountains. The bearing they're traveling reaches elevations over 4,000 feet. Veteran mountain man Marty Raney is leading his son Matt and survival expert Austin Manelick through the river valley. Brothers Dallas and Tyrell Seavey navigate along the ridgeline, crossing land with little cover. These born racers are resolute to be the first to arrive.

River of No Return

Episode 02

River of No Return

May 19, 2013 · 43 min

The men are divided into two groups, building competing rafts. Mountain man Marty Raney is taking charge, building a colossal raft weighing nearly 2 tons which he hopes will be sturdy enough in the rapids. After spending five hours on construction, the five-man crew get on their way, but hunger starts to take its toll. Dallas Seavey, his brother Tyrell and survival expert Austin Manelick are meticulously engineering a smaller raft that's speedy and maneuverable to tackle the turbulent Yukon.

Into the Void

Episode 03

Into the Void

May 26, 2013 · 43 min

Helicopters leave the eight explorers on a snow-capped summit. The men split into three groups and approach a 300-foot cliff, descend a ravine and traverse eight miles of the Triumvirate Glacier. Marty Raney, his son Matt and Brent Sass take a low route and are the first to cross. Willi Prittie and the Seavey brothers cross far from the icebergs, across 33-degree water. Austin and Tyler bypass the glacier, traveling along the ridgeline. They arrive last and Austin's showing signs of hypothermia.

Sink or Swim

Episode 04

Sink or Swim

Jun 2, 2013 · 43 min

The eight explorers are on the fourth leg of their expedition and are struggling to stay afloat on the Talachulitna River. With currents rushing at dangerous speeds, it's no easy feat to navigate the frigid waters. Expert climber Willi Prittie teams up with Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey and his brother Tyrell to find a much-needed food source. Meanwhile, mountain man Marty Raney and his son Matt enter the river further downstream hoping to minimize their time on the water.

Belly of the Beast

Episode 05

Belly of the Beast

Jun 9, 2013 · 43 min

The explorers brave the dangers of Alaska's "Bear Highway" only to find themselves stranded and fighting to survive Mother Nature's fury on the shores of Katmai Bay.

Desolation Island

Episode 06

Desolation Island

Jun 16, 2013 · 43 min

Facing the brink of collapse, the eight starving explorers set out with one mission: harvest as much food as possible from the barren landscape of Nunivak Island.

Desperate Measures

Episode 07

Desperate Measures

Jun 30, 2013 · 43 min

In this leg of the expedition, the eight survivalists paddle 40 miles through a minefield of icebergs and glaciers in Prince William Sound.

Ice Cold Gamble

Episode 08

Ice Cold Gamble

Jun 30, 2013 · 43 min

On day 32 of the expedition, the explorers traverse the Nizina River Valley, a vast expanse of land known for its lush wildlife, hungry grizzlies and homesteaders living hundreds of miles from civilization.

Beasts of Prey

Episode 09

Beasts of Prey

Jul 14, 2013 · 43 min

The explorers travel to Admiralty Island, home to the highest density of brown bears in North America, and it's not long before they receive a "grizzly" welcome.

Vertical Hell

Episode 10

Vertical Hell

Jul 21, 2013 · 43 min

On the last leg of the 3,000-mile journey across Alaska, the explorers battle a brutal winter snowstorm as they climb a 5,000 foot mountain in the Juneau ice field.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.2 /10

based on 4 votes

Synopsis

They are some of the toughest, most extreme survivalists from across the nation. In the second season of Ultimate Survival Alaska, four teams - woodsmen, mountaineers, military veterans, and endurance athletes go head-to-head in an epic arctic competition that only National Geographic could inspire.

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Where to watch Ultimate Survival Alaska

Ultimate Survival Alaska is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The reality has 3 seasons and 38 total episodes, rated 8.2/10 by 4 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Ultimate Survival Alaska have?

Ultimate Survival Alaska has 3 seasons with 38 episodes in total.

Is Ultimate Survival Alaska still on the air?

Ultimate Survival Alaska is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Ultimate Survival Alaska?

Ultimate Survival Alaska airs on National Geographic.

When did Ultimate Survival Alaska first air?

Ultimate Survival Alaska first aired on May 12, 2013.

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