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INTERVIEW: Sue Aikens is back, but with uncertainty ahead

Photo: Sue Aikens pours fresh water from the frozen river outside her cabin on Life Below Zero. Photo courtesy of BBC Worldwide / Provided by Nat Geo Pressroom with permission.


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Sue Aikens is arguably one of the most popular reality TV stars of all time. Her adventures on Life Below Zero, the hit series from National Geographic, have riveted viewers for a number of years, and those adventures show no sign of stopping.

Aikens lives an unusual, but fulfilling life. She resides at Kavik River Camp near the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the northern reaches of Alaska. In other words, there is no one else around except the foxes, bears, caribou and a camera team documenting her every move as she survives and thrives against the elements.

“I’m doing my life,” Aikens said in a recent phone interview. “I’m a bull in a china shop on a good day.”

This mother and grandmother has a way with words and always has since season one of the reality series. In previous interviews with Hollywood Soapbox, she has offered some verbal goldmines: “So my brain is a little bit fried, but I’m doing good.” — “I’m one of those people: peace-love-granola-hippie-ish in my own way.” — “I am a curious little monkey, kind of a raven personality, something shiny, something interesting, something new. If it captures my attention, and I can sit in the dirt and make sand castles, I’m going to be there for a while.”

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On the new season of Life Below Zero, which kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 9 p.m., the life she has led for quite a few years is starting to catch up with her. For starters, she may lose Kavik, so she has a backup plan, which is a cabin many miles away, just waiting for her if the need arises. There’s also the physical toll of living in the Arctic; her body was struggling to withstand the daily pressures, so she has taken to training and exercise.

“You see, me, I’ve had multiple things happen to my body,” she said, referencing in particular the time she was attacked by a bear, an incident viewers will know quite well.

Sue Aikens assesses the snow on her roof on Life Below Zero. Photo courtesy of BBC Worldwide/Patrick Fox / Provided by Nat Geo Pressroom with permission.

Aikens said the state of Alaska and the federal government are always going to be interested in picking up the lease for Kavik, and she has no real rights when it comes to the land. She only owns the equipment and improvements she has made to the camp, which are considerable.

“I don’t know when the hammer will fall at Kavik,” she said with almost a despondent air.

However, purchasing and maintaining the new cabin, although certainly not a Kavik-like property, has kept her busy. She is fixing items on the new building by hand and taking her time, ensuring she’s in shape if she ever has to make the trek from Kavik to the cabin for a more permanent stay.

In fact, her cleaning up of the cabin mirrors what she did with the Kavik land way back when. She said that when she first arrived at Kavik, the camp had a lot of garbage thrown around, and the bears were feasting all the time.

“At that moment one of the bears — Marty — came charging through the fog,” she remembers about those early days at Kavik. “So I saw the challenge of cleaning it up.”

Make no mistake about it, Aikens would like to stay at Kavik, but she realizes that she needs a backup plan. TV viewers of Life Below Zero will know many of these motivations and developments because she is extremely open with the camera, and has been for several years, detailing how she is overcoming the expected and unexpected obstacles of this remote life.

One of the chief draws to the Kavik property are the 12-15 foxes that populate the local area. She called the animals her friends, and she teared up during the interview when thinking about not seeing them anymore.

“I try to be the best me,” she said.

Sue Aikens looks to the horizon in the northern reaches of Alaska. Photo courtesy of 2012 BBC Worldwide Ltd. “All Rights Reserved”

Having spent so many years near the top part of planet Earth, Aikens has a unique take on the seasons of the year. For her, winter extends into late May, and she doesn’t think about warmth until the sun returns on the horizon.

She loves how the light can play visual dances for her, a one-woman audience. She commented on the “1 million acres blanketed with the most brilliant colors — a myriad of colors.”

Aikens said based on who she is and how she’s lived her life, her soul has had the chance to live. She often uses the metaphor of being a lighthouse keeper at the top of the world, and talking about those 9-to-5er’s down below, she had this to say: “They think about wanderlust, but I live wanderlust.”

Ditto for the animals she encounters on an almost daily basis. She can get quite close to them, both physically and emotionally, and she sees something special in their eyes, perhaps something others might see in Aikens’ own eyes. “I think with animals you can see the history of the wild in their eyes,” she said. “You can see the wisdom.”

She added: “It’s about accepting that there’s an ecosystem, and I have a place in it.”

By John Soltes / Publisher / John@HollywoodSoapbox.com

Life Below Zero, featuring Sue Aikens, returns Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. Click here for more information.

John Soltes

John Soltes is an award-winning journalist. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Earth Island Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, New Jersey Monthly and at Time.com, among other publications. E-mail him at john@hollywoodsoapbox.com

107 thoughts on “INTERVIEW: Sue Aikens is back, but with uncertainty ahead

  • Kim carucci

    I believe sue is one of the bravest women I’ve seen besides my mother who is always the greatest women I’ve even knowni would’ve extremely grateful and in awe if I’ve ever had the chance to met sue ———–

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    • Sam and Das Cox

      Sue, you are a VERY unique individual and my wife and I enjoy watching you every episode . I’m sure you will be very sad when you leave Kavik but you will enter a new beginning with new experiences. God bless you lady.

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      • Joel k Smith sr

        Will you marry me

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        • Don Snyder

          Hay, I asked first.

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          • Ms Sue l admire you in everything l wish go you camp.and l want cook for you any food you like.l wihs see you set around the diner table l am be cook for you all day.l am be oveder in Anchorage on july 6 to july 15 l want met with you GOD BLESS YOU AND KEVIK RIVER.Pablo Sierra From Dallas Texas with love.

      • Veleda Odon

        Hey She I love your show, you are so wise I would like to come there just to see if I would last a month doing what I do everyday, at the same time I want to learn and understand the wilderness learn the respect that it is due. How can I come there and rent a cabin,do some fishing,hunting.

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        • Sue, I’ve watched you on “Life Below Zero” for 8 years and am always impressed with how you handle most problems that come your way. I enjoy your creativity and ingenuity and want to wish you good luck and great Spirit when you make your new move.
          Sincerely,
          Susan Grove
          Massillon, OH

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    • Lee Magri

      Sue does a mans work! she is awesome! Unbelievable, Not all are meant to be where she is, & love it~ I have never heard her complain about the cold, or the work, it is a always an adventure for her, & she dives in..just looking at the series i get cold, & I love the winter more than summers..my hat off to Kate, & the new gal Denise, who is with Andy now! don’t know prior series, as i just tuned in 2019, & love it! Sue it right since the government
      can claim that property which she has made famous! And with all the work she has put into the land, they can claim it at anytime, & Sue will be out searching..glad she has a back up plan! SMART LADY!

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    • Down to earth and straight from the hip, wonderful to hear talk and with such good advice, for those that are Willing to learn. More power to you sue

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    • JimBreedlove

      She sucks very uninteresting

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      • Gary Miller

        This coming from a loser

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        • Sue is such a complete bad ass!!!! I just love her so much & her spirit is incredible!!! I would love to send her a new animal hat. Where can I send it?!?! Sue, keep being you!!! You are the most authentic person. You inspire me every time I watch you! Much love!!! 💜

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          • Don Snyder

            Well, that was rude!
            Can you believe that, Gary? If someone isn’t interested, they should not watch the show or read about it. There has to be one like him in every crowd. Karma will catch up with him.

          • Cheryl Edwards

            I think it’s awesome that a woman let alone a man can live that sort of life. I know it’s never as hard as it looks but still I would love to live there if me and hubby was 30 yrs younger. Love this show.

        • Don Snyder

          Well, that was rude!
          Can you believe that, Gary? If someone isn’t interested, they should not watch the show or read about it. There has to be one like him in every crowd. Karma will catch up with him.

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        • My sister and I joke about going to visit Sue, in the summer of course, which we would if we knew we could. Meaning we don’t know if Sue would want us to. I would really love to meet her, I’m sure we would become best friends. Admire you lady.

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      • L. R.

        Why bother coming to this article and commenting then? Just to be a jerk? Do everyone a favor and find another hobby!

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      • Jacqueline Easley

        To put it nicely, you’re a nut that fell out of its tree!! You wouldn’t know interesting if it jumped up and bit you on your @$$! Sue is very interesting and one of the bravest, strongest, smartest, determined women on this planet. Oh , wait, now I get it, you’re one of these men who are threatened by these types of women. Now, I understand. Well, boo hoo!! Get over it! Just because you can’t do what she does is no reason to knock her down! Sue, you ROCK!!

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      • mary smith

        if you feel that way, why bother posting anything…I understand this is just your opinion but to think it is ok to put it in a nasty way is just wrong..it definitely shows your lack of empathy, education and most important…the value of another human being…so in keeping with what you apparently think is acceptable communications? you suck and no one is interested in what you think

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        • Susan Watkins

          I’m so taken by how we look alike. Of course your more pretty, you coul8have been adopted, could you have??? My baby sister that was adopted very during infancy. Seriously

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      • Norma Grinstead

        HOW CAN I GET A CHANCE TO GO TO Kavik River camp to spend time out there for about 5-10 day’s & i’ll being my own food & some well fresh Baxter boys and meet such as pigs cows Sheffield her freezer she’s such a amazing person and I look at her as a Walman and then I would like to be more like and help preserve the Earth and get away all of the trash in Kavik River and she would allow me to come

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      • Don Snyder

        Well, that was rude! If you are not interested, do not watch the show or read about it. There has to be one like you in every crowd.

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      • Janine Mattson

        What is wrong with you??!

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      • Linda Synott

        You are so ignorant and simply YOU should not have a opinion

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      • Bekka

        Ha!!! Oxymoron, Breedlove, no room to talk, your name says alot

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    • I love Sue. She is a total badass.

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      • Nadine

        I love and respect Sue. I’ve enjoyed watching her on Life Below Zero. Thank you National Geographic for this awesome show.

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      • Yeah, Sue clean a toilet, changes a fuse or puts gas in an airplane while other cast members fight for their very survival. Glad I record it so I can fast forward through her segments.

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      • Joanna

        My comments were for Chuck Champagne. Thanks.

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    • I do not doubt she was ”attacked” bit by a bear but her accounts of it seem different from one interview to another , depending on the year .

      At least this is what I have read on sites where she talks about it .

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    • Barbara Siddall

      Me to I would love to meet her. Never seen a woman with so much strength. Love for animals. I love her gruff ways & determination. It is laughable when she curses. She kinda sounds like me. I sound off when I’m all by myself and there are a lot of choice swear words lol. I just love her in the show and hopes she never gets out. She is what I watch the show for. STAY ON PLEASE SUE. You are a true actress what daily life is about. Not like most of these overpaid actresses. Just down to earth❤️

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    • Christa roy

      I like her a lot being single and struggling every day at 81 but I don’t understand why she throws away the hide and head and horn of caribou you can do so much with that and it is healthy and warm hide when thebhide is tamed for a blanket

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  • Michele

    I love her love for where she is. Sue is content. I’ll compare but I really can’t..I live in Florida near woods and daily I see a myriad of animals. 7 does, 2 younger bucks, 20 raccoons, 2 foxes and birds, possums etc.
    I love them all so I get it Sue.

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  • I can’t stand this woman. She thinks she needs to explain everything like she’s talking to a bunch of idiots. Fact is she doesn’t know a whole lot, and I love seeing things go wrong for her. The snowmobile wreck was particularly entertaining.

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    • Larry.
      Karma sucks. What a terrible thing for you to say. Wishing someone ill will.

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      • Belinda Parkinson

        I agree wow that’s just wrong

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      • Your just jealous cause you couldn’t do what she does.

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        • Take ALL ” reality ” shows with a grain of salt .

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      • Angela McGowan

        Sue is cool to wish her bad you WILL get your Karma she probably in Kavik so she doesnt have to deal like people like Larry

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        • Kevin Krause

          Totally into this series… all of the cast offers something different

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      • L. R.

        I agree. It might take a while, but yes, karma’s a bitch.

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      • April McCurdy

        Piss off larry

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    • Larry if you haven’t noticed sue is having to explain everything because you’re the most biggest idiot I have ever seen. Wishing harm on another person, I hope karma comes back and bites you in the ass. Your just jealous of sue because she can do more physically and mentally than you can. It’s people like you that gives humanity a bad name

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      • Thankyou Pam. You took the words right out of my mouth

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          • John Blair

            Sue rules , amazing women.. yes sometimes annoying. But I love her 😂 watch always while snug and warm. Brilliant series just love it . Can’t get enough of it 😜

      • Angela McGowan

        lol Larry is a Loser and probably couldnt live 1 day in Kavik lmao loooooooooooooozer, always want to say something online like a little bully bully bully , and to a woman total lozer you are larry.

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      • L. R.

        Nice post Pam. Perfectly said! Thank you for saying what so many of us feel. 💜

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    • sophieb

      You really are sick I wonder how long you would survive in those conditions in that remote dark place, alone and a woman. This is someone who had to figure everything out for herself from a young age. Obviously your heart is frozen and your brain rotten.

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    • That’s an awfull thing to say. Of course your a man so your thinking doesnt surprise me. Sad!

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      • Chuck Champagne

        I love Sue Aikens, her determination and her attitude about life. What a character… I’d love to spend a week with her just to see if I could keep up! Also, congrat’s to National Geographic’s for presenting a worthwhile educational program.

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        • Carrie Davenport

          I Love and admire Sue Ackins for
          making this series so interesting.
          Keep Your the best. You actually make scenes look real!!
          Keep up the good work your a great
          Accent to this show and will continue to be so even just in the cabin life.
          Backup smart Move

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        • Joan De Los Santos

          Oh, I totally agree. Sue is so amazing in every way. If I were able, I’d spend my last dollar to do that, too. (Go spend a week with Sue. ☺)

          I pray we all can get the honor to keep up with her on National Geo, & for many more years to come. I’m so happy she’s got her a safe haven cabin to retire to after Kavic. (I kinda wish she could capture her little fox friends to take there with her. Lol 😉 They will be lonely for her. 😢 )

          Secretly, I really wish she could also find a guy (her equal) who she could marry & it would stick permanently, her & him being able to grow old gently & happily together, while we loyal fans all get to watch. That would bring such joy to our hearts.

          Sue is the bravest, most adorable gal.. she reminds me of my very best 2 friends growing up. Sadly, they’re both gone, now. May they RIP.

          I’m praying you actually do get to go visit Sue for awhile. You can sure have fun up there. My friend Jim does live there, & just loves it.
          Well..STAY SAFE! GBY
          from Joanna 👑

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    • Richard

      Larry, I agree. I have been there in Kavik. Nothing like the TV would have you think. A LOT of stuff is staged, lot of people around and you are correct, she is a french-fry short of a Happy Meal.

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    • Lee Magri

      She does have to explain everything..she cannot be silent before a camera! They all describe what they are doing! and she is positive about everything, & never sits down to scratch her head, as of..what now? She plunges right in! a hard working gal!! love it!
      Wish you the best Sue Aikens, many people can’t do 1 hour of the work you put in!!

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    • Patty

      You are one sick person.. You go live up there by yourself and have to do everything yourself see how you do. Wishing harm on someone else is just sickening. Have you ever heard of karma???

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      • I’ve never been to Alaska. I zoom through the other parts just to watch Sue. Sue you are an amazing, strong courageous woman dancing to your tune.
        Thank you
        Ron

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    • Linda Prior

      Larry, you are a horrible human. She could run circles around 90% of the men and women anywhere. She my not know everything but she finds ways to fix things that professionals would struggle with. The crew directs many if the unsafe things that happen ie: snowmobile wreck. You jerk!!!!!!!

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    • She talks a little different than a girly girl but at least she can survive on her own. You’re talking 40 below 0 degrees everyday!! She knows everything she has to do and does it herself. —————————————-. You don’t like it that women can do all this and men like you call “women’s work” too. Sorry Larry, those days are gone if you want to be a man act like one!

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    • I agree and I have no idea why people think she is this cheery, youthful woman. It’s been on marathons during the quarantine and I love the show until she comes on. Then it’s negative Sue to work. Complain, complain, and more complaining. She put herself in this situation and at times I feel like she proves she loves it there. But damn, you gotta listen to her tell you everything sucks and is life threatening. No help, making gross jokes about bathing, and you’d think she’s running a busy airport the way she talks. Probably is slightly busy for 3-4 months and she has to get her supplies gathered and outside maintenance done.

      Maybe it’s just her realizing she’s too old to keep it up a lot longer. Whatever it is I can’t stand it.

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    • Jim Breedlove

      I completely agree!!!

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    • So you haven’t noticed that in these reality shows they have to talk and explain what they are doing. It’s part of the show.

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    • Mark K

      You are an idiot. I am sure you could not accomplish half of what she has.
      You are just one of those people that like to hear there self talk, no matter what it is that comes out of that hole in your face!

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      • Lois Holt

        I agree . I have committed on her ability she is a special woman. One tries to bring down anyone that does things they can’t . that his problem. NO one to praise him; Love the program….. Would love to hear about how she became friends with the fox,

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    • Liana

      Scared of a powerful woman? Did your mother teach you that if you have nothing good to say, then say nothing at all? It does not take much to be kind, you know.

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    • Wendy

      Oh the green eyed monster is showing Larry! Stop being such a loser! You’re just jealous you could never live like Sue does and survive! I love this show and watch it and all the reruns too. I hope Sue is able to stay at Kavik but if not, I hope life below 30 films here exploits at her cabin! It was wonderful watching her get her stove in and getting it started! Brave lady!

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    • B Sullivan Wagner

      Wow, you’re a mean —. I don’t see you living where she lives. I don’t see you running the business she runs. I don’t see you doing anything.

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    • I came across this show late and by accident.
      I fell in love immediately with the cast of the show, but Sue Aikens is by far my favorite.
      I’m almost just a little bit jealous of the journey she’s on. I love her down to earth ways, informing and sharing her life with us.
      I truly feel blessed.
      Anyone who’s sharing negativity most likely has their own personal issues & some jealousy of the incredible life in nature that most of us couldn’t begin to endure.
      I’m trying to catch up on all the missed shows & look forward to the new ones.
      Thanks Sue for sharing your journey & National Geographic, thanks for recognizing a gem when you see one!
      What a blessing!!

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      • Esther Kerry

        I agree with you, RJ. My daughter and I have just begun to watch this wonderful series on Natgeo and thoroughly enjoy it. Thought I would be able to catch it from the first episode of Series #1. Amazon charges for the early series/seasons, which is lousy. Must be an agreement between Amazon and Natgeo though. Paying for Prime, I won’t spend anymore for series. Sue is by far the best on there. She is one remarkable, persevering woman to say the very least.

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    • Linn Jones

      Wow Larry, very interesting individual who enjoys seeing pain experienced by others. Sue wouldn’t give you the time of day my man. Sad.

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    • It’s all scripted. She does come off as a complete ass. To women, she’s a hero.

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    • Barbara Siddall

      You have got to be kidding, do you have no heart. What would make a person want to see another person hurt. Don’t forget Karma gets people like you.

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  • Barbara Skorjanc

    Wonderful lady,so in touch with mother earth. Thank you Sue ,for letting us share your life.

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  • I must fast forward as soon Ms. Aikens appears. How she lasted as long as she did 500 miles from the nearest town baffles me. She completes fails at everything she does even storing water. She is a simpleton and a boring one at that. She gets stuck in two feet of snow with chains driving her Cat home, she get stuck in the middle Winter in the red thing without the Winter treads on, I am surprised she was not found a popsicle one Winter. The clincher for me was when she sued saying she was without her helmet on when she crashed her mobile, but when I played it back she most certainly had on her helmet. What a piece of work.

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    • sophieb

      She sued because the producers of the show kept pushing her to do things that were dangerous. They mocked her, like you are. She did not want to go up that snowbank but they insisted. She went against her better judgement and endedup with a broken collar bone & metal pins which failed. It was a nightmare for her and this is a woman who needs to be able to shoot straight . I can’t stand people who live in nastiness.

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      • You think she eats what she kills, get real. Everything she and (when they are there) camera crew eat is flown in. It does make it look for real with tv people.

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    • K Jagger

      Well, if you think you can do better you should hurry up and apply to be her replacement. Can’t wait to see that!

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      • K Jagger

        This comment was for “Jimmy”

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    • TexasNightOwl

      How many of those things she “fails at” are dictated by the show in order to make it interesting? I did read her lawsuit and it claims that the damage caused by them forcing (by contract) her into the snowmobile wreck negatively impacted her ability to shoot.

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      • Annie Davenport

        Sue, YOU are the ONLY reason I watch LBZero. My life almost parallels yours. I’ve had to step way back now that I’m nearing 70 and struggling with cancer, but my soul still soars on the wings you so generously share. I understand your melancholy with leaving Kavik as I had to leave my own Kavik. You have many wonders yet to explore and conquer and dreams yet to chase. One other thing, I thought I was the only one that spit at obstacles won! lol. I love you girl! You just keep living life on your terms. Speaking of terms, you spark many ‘Aha’ moments for me with the way you explain whys, hows, and what fors! Sometimes, life demands a Plan C, D, E, F and sometimes G! You’re very smart and very wise! My grave stone will say, “I’m not done yet!’ lol. Sue, you’re ‘Suetastic’!!!

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  • Pat Vee

    Interesting that the 2 negative comments are from men. I admire Sue’s willpower to continue on even while making mistakes, which she readily admits. I think she’s pretty amazing.

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    • Richard

      Yeah well you should see the number of men there supporting her…….. what color is the sky in your world???

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      • Sue is totally awesome. She is my favorite. I don’t agree with her religious beliefs, but I respect what she does. I’ve never seen a woman as brave as her. I can’t imagine living out in the middle of nowhere after getting attacked by a bear. I would go visit her if I was invited.

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  • MazyDae

    Sue Atkin’s cabin shown on 11/5/2019 show certainly does not look like the one she was working on on previous shows.
    In one segment the interior the cabin is not the same as in the next shot which looks much nicer and more up to date. And all this is supposed
    to be happening in sequence. The cabin exterior is totally different in several segments. What gives?
    I hope this is not another Brown hoax.

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    • L. Small

      There are two cabins on the property. The main cabin, which is in pretty good condition, and a “bunkhouse” cabin that had a lot of rodent damage and needed to be gutted and redone.

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    • It’s not. She bought it when she sold the belongs and upgrades on the Kavik airport. Made 500,000, paid off what she owed…she did good. She found this abandoned property on this land and bought it outright…fixed it up and now lives there. She said she was sore and also tiring from the work and previous injuries. She’s now 55 so it’s getting harder for her. She also said she could never own the land there because of the runway. So it was time to look for her own place. I read this in an article on an interview she did. Her dog also died.

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  • Debbee Combs

    Come on guys! If you are going to pick something apart or don’t like it just do not watch it so you won’t be able to post about it. Did you never learn if you don’t have something nice to say about something don’t say anything at all? The world is too full of negativity.
    At least Sue is working to improve things and help people which is more than I can say for you.

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    • Agreed. Some of the comments I’m reading remind me of why she prefers to live in isolation. She made a statement once about not understanding why people have the need to hurt each other. Quite frankly, I don’t get it either, but since my idea of “roughing it” at this point in my life is staying in a 3 star hotel, I’ll just deal with it. The fact that she’s managed to survive in the place she’s at for as long as she has commands respect in itself. Beyond that, she’s managed to maintain a runway and the business associated with it AND landed a gig on a top rated reality show. For all her critics, all I can say is, ” could you pull all that off?”, because I know I couldn’t. More power to you, Sue.

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  • So I have to ask: what is with her hair? One scene, it’s short. Next one it’s luxuriously thick and dark brown. And then there are five more incarnations…AND she looks like she has lost weight. Anyone else notice? I mean, I haven’t been so taken by constantly changing hairstyles since Hillary was in the White House and the medi kept us all distracted (they hoped) by hyping her latest style!

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    • (I am not asking the above question to be critical but to point out the poor editing – as someone also noted in the “new cabin” sequences). And, she DOES look diferent in recent episodes!

      I actually get a real kick out of Sue (“if the bears don’t get me” is still one of my favorite expressions!) and admire her creativity and bullheaded bravery.

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    • I’ve noticed she lost weight

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  • robert ball

    I am amazed by her tenacity to stay in the remote part of North America. She has more energy than most people to put in a full days work and try to stay same . Age will catch up with her but until that time, YOUR GO GIRL

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  • K Jagger

    You know what? Sue is Sue. Let her be. She is greater than you and greater than I am. So be it.

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  • Albert Tinnell

    I am a 76 year young Man, & I love” Sue”. She is one tough Lady. I Ranched in Wyoming for 14 years & fed cattle many Days when temps. were 35 Below 0, If Anyone thinks its easy to function in those conditions I wish They would try it themselves. Sue You keep us envolved in Your Life Story, Most of Us Love It. Albert T

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  • You Larry are the idiot.l doubt very seriously if you could live a day in this woman’s shoes.

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  • Sue’s my hero…I love watching her and wish I had 1/2 of her gusto for life! I pray she’s around for a long time!!

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  • Jim Breedlove

    Sue Aikens is a waste of film. I fast forward thru every second of her. She sounds like a kindergarten teacher. Can’t hunt, can’t fish all she can do is work on equipment which is good but not for this show maybe popular mechanics.

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  • Jody

    Who are these new people on LBZ (the new generation)? I’m addicted to the previous shows and people; feel like they are my friends, but I’m done watching now. I don’t want to get to know these new, young people; they are strangers. Bring back all the people who MADE this show. I don’t like the new one at ALL!

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    • Lois Holt

      Jimmy why don’t you try it for a season and then . make your commit,that is if your not afraid.

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  • Kathy Herrington

    I feel that Sue Aikens is a positive person and continues to try. She is very independent and a lot of men refuse to do the type of work she does. Let’s face it, there are more girly men in this world today than manly men. I like watching Life Below Zero because of Sue Aikens, it’s always interesting to see the things she gets involved with and her many accomplishments.
    So sue … you go girl!

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  • Young

    You are a remarkable person. You meet problems head-on and with true courage. I lived in AK for 18 years (not nearly as remote as you) but I learned to hunt and fish and survive similarly. I’m in my 70’s now and living in assisted living in AZ…. I love to watch your show. You can’t hear me, but I frequently cheer you and your fortitude ! I hope you stay with the tv series so we can continue to monitor your adventures as you morph into ‘little old lady status’….. ha ha ha I’m laughing !!!

    A true admirer,
    Hoosier Hog

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  • Susan Thompson

    We have watched for quite awhile. Sue is the most entertaining. But how much is staged? It seems that they are not paid enough for the effort of thei lives and the popularity of the show.

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  • Margaret Anderson

    I’d love to meet sue and stay for a holiday the show gives you an insight to how people in alaska survive

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  • Michele G.

    Love Sue & this show. She is the primary reason why I watch. I could never, in a million years, do what she does. More power to her. You go girl! You are one brave, tough cookie. Keep up the great work.

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  • Karen

    I’m not really a fan of Sue, but I absolutely respect her for all she does. She is a cliche-fest, and seemingly really loves the sound of her own voice, but living alone will do that too. It’s a great show and while I don’t care for her a lot, she’s willing to try anything to fix stuff, has a rock-hard and strong constitution and I really don’t have a bad thing to say about her. Yes, I will sometimes fast forward over her segments, but usually because I’ve already seen the episode a hundred times (lol). I love her “new” property and all the work she did on that smaller cabin…I actually like that cabin better than the main cabin on the property and she really did fix that up. Respect the woman – just rubs me the wrong way – and that should be ok because I’m not saying anything bad about her…

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  • Carla Moser

    Sue when you get to where your going do you think you’ll write a book about your life and the extraordinary way you lived it ?
    Although life as I see on Life Below Zero for you is not easy I can honestly say
    You Truly Lived Life to the Fullest.
    I wish you well and that the later part of life turns out to be a party to be remembered.
    I wish you well in your endeavors.
    Carla from Ar.

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