Alaska: The Last Frontier is an American reality cable television series on the Discovery Channel, currently in its 9th season of broadcast. The show documents the extended Kilcher family, descendants of Swiss immigrants and Alaskan pioneers, Yule and Ruth Kilcher, at their homestead 11 miles outside of Homer. By living without modern heating, the clan chooses to subsist by farming, hunting and preparing for the long winters. The Kilcher family are relatives of the singer Jewel, who has appeared on the show. The ninth season premiered on October 6, 2019. On September 28, 2020, it was announced that the tenth season will premiere on October 25, 2020.
Genre | Reality show, Survival skills |
Starring | Otto Kilcher, Charlotte Kilcher, Atz Kilcher, Bonnie Kilcher-Dupree, Atz Lee Kilcher, Jane Kilcher, Eivin Kilcher, Eve Kilcher, Shane Kilcher |
Narrated by | Bray Poor & UK narrator Hugo Speer |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 9 |
No. of episodes | 140 |
Executive producer(s) | Daniel Soiseth, Grant Kahler, Cameo Wallace, Philip Day |
Location(s) | Fritz Creek, Alaska |
Camera setup | Multiple |
Running time | Approx. 44 min (excluding commercials) |
Distributor | Discovery, Inc. |
Original network | Discovery Channel |
Picture format | 16:9 |
About Alaska: The Last Frontier
The Kilchers family prepares for Alaska's harsh winters where running water and electrcity are no guarantees.
Achievement of Alaska: The Last Frontier
Jewel is related to the Kilchers and has appeared on the show. They won Bronze for Main Title at the 2013 Telly Awards.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Alaska: The Last Frontier
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Latest information about Alaska: The Last Frontier updated on July 28 2021.