Storyline

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.

First Aired

2013-05-12
Last Aired

2015-03-22
Creator
Genre

Reality, Documentary
Seasons

3
Episodes

38
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

National Geographic

Keywords:

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1. Arctic Hell

The men pick their route: some take the higher land, some follow the river. Expert climber Willi Pritt...More

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.Less

43mins 2013-05-12

2. River of No Return

The men are divided into two groups, building competing rafts. Mountain man Marty Raney is taking char...More

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.Less

43mins 2013-05-19

3. Into the Void

Helicopters leave the eight explorers on a snow-capped summit. The men split into three groups and app...More

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.Less

43mins 2013-05-26

4. Sink or Swim

The eight explorers are on the fourth leg of their expedition and are struggling to stay afloat on the...More

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.Less

43mins 2013-06-02

5. Belly of the Beast

The explorers brave the dangers of Alaska's "Bear Highway" only to find themselves stranded and fighti...More

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.Less

43mins 2013-06-09

6. Desolation Island

Facing the brink of collapse, the eight starving explorers set out with one mission: harvest as much f...More

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.Less

43mins 2013-06-16

7. Desperate Measures

In this leg of the expedition, the eight survivalists paddle 40 miles through a minefield of icebergs ...More

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

43mins 2013-06-30

8. Ice Cold Gamble

On day 32 of the expedition, the explorers traverse the Nizina River Valley, a vast expanse of land kn...More

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.Less

43mins 2013-06-30

9. Beasts of Prey

The explorers travel to Admiralty Island, home to the highest density of brown bears in North America,...More

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.Less

43mins 2013-07-14

10. Vertical Hell

On the last leg of the 3,000-mile journey across Alaska, the explorers battle a brutal winter snowstor...More

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.Less