Winter’s icy grip loosens, but don’t think things are getting easier for the plucky Canucks roughing it on National Geographic’s Northwoods Survival. In “Spring,” airing Tuesday, November 26th, our intrepid homesteaders crawl out of their snow caves (or wherever they’ve been hibernating) to face a whole new set of trials. Turns out, surviving a Canadian winter is just the appetizer. Spring, as we’ll see, is the main course, and it’s served extra rare.
This isn’t just about enduring subzero temperatures and avoiding frostbite anymore. Now, melting snow means mud, mud, and more mud. Suddenly, those charmingly rustic log cabins start to look a lot less sturdy when the ground beneath them turns into quicksand. And let’s not forget the local wildlife waking up from their long naps – some of whom might consider our homesteaders a tasty springtime treat.
Northwoods Survival, which premiered October 15, follows a group of young Canadians attempting to establish a self-sufficient life off the grid. Their goal isn’t mere survival; it’s about building something lasting, something that can weather the literal storms of the Canadian wilderness. But can their ambitions withstand the onslaught of spring’s unique curveballs? Will their carefully laid winter plans wash away with the thawing snow?
This week’s episode looks into how they handle the transition, from dealing with the sudden abundance of water (which, ironically, can be as much a problem as the winter scarcity) to the challenges of planting and cultivating a garden in unpredictable conditions. Because nothing says “sustainable living” like a successful crop of… well, whatever grows in the Canadian wilderness. Root vegetables? Hardy berries? Maple syrup tapped directly from a disgruntled moose?
Don’t miss Northwoods Survival “Spring” airing Tuesday, November 26th, at 10:00 PM on National Geographic.
