Episodes

• Middle of Nowhere

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  In today's ever-shrinking world driven by technology, there are few corners of the globe that aren't connected to the grid. But those places do exist for those determined enough to seek them out. "Below the grid," in the underground caves of the Ozark Mountains, Joe Ray is on a mission to safeguard his belongings from flooding underground tunnels. "Outside the grid," on an island in the middle of Lake Michigan, Dan Burton must push the limits on the water to feed his family. "Above the grid," in a tree house in Washington, Doc and Jeanny Leverett must secure food to stock their coffers. And high in the mountains of Idaho, "beyond the grid," a...

• Finders Keepers

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  On the edge of the world, even the most solitary must rely on a few trusted allies to endure. For those who choose this life, a little help can go a long way. Living below the grid, Joe Ray ventures outside his caves only when survival dictates. Today, he's headed on a mission to locate an unusual currency he can use to barter for rifle ammunition. Beyond the grid, Bear Claw hunts to deliver the food he needs. It is bear season, and Bear Claw is permitted to take one bear. But he must catch his prey by the end of the week - and this deadline pushes him to seek out a helping hand. Stranded outside the grid in Lake Michigan, Dan Burton and his family...

• Into The Abyss

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  For some, finding peace of mind means hiding out where no else thinks to look…but that solitude can come at a high cost. Those who choose to live outside the grid must adapt to a constant barrage of obstacles. They must find a means to overcome, or find themselves without the resources to endure. "Above the Grid" in Onion Creek, Washington, Doc and Jeanny Leverett depend on their garden to maintain a nutrient-rich diet. But after a black bear wreaks havoc on their plants, they are forced to find a new way to protect this crucial resource. "Beyond the Grid," in the Clearwater Mountains of Idaho, Bear Claw relies on his horses to travel the ridgelines...

• Blood And Sweat

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  Life off the grid provides unequivocal freedom, but that independence doesn't come easy. Whether it's finding food, stocking the medicine cabinet or battling the elements, life in the Boonies requires a daily dose of sweat and blood. "Below the Grid" in Arkansas, Joe Ray must work every week to provide the food he needs to survive. With his pantry running low, he prepares to hunt for wild game - and it looks like hog might be on the menu. "Above the Grid," in the trees of Onion Creek, Washington, Doc and Jeanny Leverett rely on one another to remedy most problems that arise…including the kind of illness currently plaguing Doc. While he is quarantined...

• No Rest For The Weary

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  For those choosing to live a life of solitude, there's always work to be done. Whether it's protecting your home from intruders or preparing for Mother Nature's worst, every day presents a new challenge to tackle. In Arkansas, as trespassers come close to Joe Ray's home below the grid, he sets up a primitive security system to protect his solitary way of life. Meanwhile, high above the grid in Washington, Doc and Jeanny Leverett expand their elevated home to avoid bears encroaching on the woods around their tree house. In Idaho's Clearwater Mountains, Bear Claw must make a tough journey back to the edge of civilization. Traveling through a steep,...

• Blood, Sweat, And Deer

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  Outside the grid, nothing is given and everything must be earned. One's existence is built from the ground up with two hands, blood and sweat. The work is hard, but for those who choose this path, a job well done means a life well lived. Deep underground, living within the caves systems of Arkansas' Ozark Mountains, Joe Ray sometimes goes weeks without seeing the sun. He relies on gallons of lamp oil a month to keep his lanterns lit and illuminate his world. So, today he's working on a system to build a renewable energy source. Every year, high atop the ridgelines of the Clearwater Mountains in western Idaho, Bear Claw and his friend Conan Ausmussen...

• Worst Case Scenario

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  The old adage known as "Murphy's Law" says - anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. On the edge of civilization, that means always being prepared for the worst. Out here, far from the modern world, the forces of nature present dire challenges. "Outside the Grid," during the onslaught of a severe drought, Bear Claw struggles to find water for his camp in the Clearwater Mountains of Idaho. "Below the Grid," a small earthquake in the Ozarks transforms Joe Ray's underground home, and now he must find a new path to daylight. "Above the Grid," in Onion Creek, Washington, Doc and Jeanny Leverett grapple with wildfires burning dangerously close to...

• Beyond The Comfort Zone

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  On the edge of civilization, life is lived by the seasons. As autumn arrives, temperatures grow colder, and those outside the grid begin preparation for the toughest time of year. Out here, they must always be ready for what lies ahead. In his caves "Below the Grid", Joe Ray does all he can to avoid the modern world. But today, he must make his annual visit to town to stockpile necessary winter resources. High "Above the Grid", Doc and Jeanny Leverett prepare for darker days ahead, and indoor confinement for Jeanny due to an unusual medical condition. She has a rare allergy to the cold, and Doc plans special home improvements to keep her comfortable...