Chip Hailstone’s bio shows he is not an Alaskan native. His net worth, wife, kids.

The cold of Alaska is treacherous and surviving needs a lot of hard work and planning year-round. There are people who would take it in a heartbeat while trading modern-day convenience. Meet Chip Hailstone a man who lives by his own rules. He is a hunter, a craftsman, a father, and a star of the hit reality show “Life Below Zero”. Born in Montana, he moved to Alaska at the age of 19 and never looked back. He fell in love with the wild and rugged beauty of the land, and with a native woman named Agnes. Together, they raised seven children in the remote town of Noorvik, where they survive on what nature provides. Chip Hailstone is not afraid of challenges or hardships. He has faced extreme weather, dangerous animals, and even jail time for standing up for his family. He is a master of survival skills, such as hunting with bows and rifles, fishing with nets and spears, and making clothes and tools from animal parts. He is also a respected member of the Inupiaq community, who share their culture and traditions with him. Chip Hailstone is a man who lives life below zero, but above expectations.

Chip Hailstone Grew Up in Montana

Edward Chip Hailstone was born on March 8, 1969, in Kalispell, Montana, U.S. He is the son of Daniel Franklin Hailstone and Mary Lois Hailstone, and the family line is descended from Europe. Chip grew up in Montana, where his father taught him how to hunt and fish. He was an adventurous young man and dreamed of living in the wild, away from the hustle and bustle of civilization. When he was 19 years old, Chip moved to Alaska.

Adapting and Learning the Way of Life in Alaska

After coming to Alaska, Chip met Agnes, a native Alaskan woman who shared his passion for survival and simplicity. They settled in Noorvik, a small town near the Arctic Circle, where they raised seven children and lived off the land. While Agnes inherits the way of hunting and fishing as a rite of passage from her parents, Chip evolved over the years. Chip learned how to adapt to the harsh climate and make use of every part of the animals he hunted. The inedible parts are turned into fur and other useful materials.

Chip is handy with  12-gauge antique rifles and .22, bow, and arrow, and in times of need, he does not shy away from using his bare hands during the hunt. He also learned how to respect and appreciate the culture and traditions of the Inupiat people, Agnes’ ancestors. Chip Hailstone became a skilled hunter, trapper, craftsman, and storyteller.

Television Career: Life Below Zero

Chip Hailstone and his wife Agnes are the original cast members of Life Below Zero. The series airs on the National Geographic channel and illustrates the daily and seasonal activities of hunters living in remote areas of Alaska. Chip made his debut during season 1 episode 1 “End of the Road” in 2013. He has appeared in all seasons except the 9th, when he was incarcerated for for making false statements and perjury in 2017.

Chip has made 193 episode appearances until 2023 and continues to be part of the show. The show has also seen departures of cast members such as Kate Rorke, Glenn Villeneuve, and Salitan couple: Eric and Martha Mae.

Brushing with Law & Jail time

Chip Hailstone was sentenced to 15 months of jail time following the conviction of two counts of perjury and two counts of making false statements. While the case was ongoing in court, Chip was also put on probation for using modern firearms. Out of 15 months, Chip spent 10 months in jail before he was released in the spring of 2017. He was cleared of all convictions in December 2017.

Chip Hailstone’s incarceration is connected to a family fight that happened on July 13, 2011. His stepson Jonathan Carter was involved in a quarrel with another family in Noovrik. The family had to go through the subsequent questioning with troopers during one of them Chip claimed Alaska state Trooper Christopher Bitz physically assaulted his then-17-year-old daughter, Tinmiaq. Chip also claimed his daughter was put at gunpoint. He asked for a restraining order against the trooper.

How rich is Chip Hailstone? Net Worth?

When you are dependent on food from nature and making clothes out of animals’ hide an obvious deduction would be money does not have much value. However, we can not rule out the fact that guns, fishing boats, and other hunting gear cost money. Also, Chip and his wife Agnes take care of the expenses of raising their children and their formal education. How do they secure the money? Initially, the Hailstone family depended on hunting, fishing, gathering, and tanning as their main source of income. The couple made significant strides in their financial situation after joining the show Life Below Zero. As of 2023, Chip Hailstone and his wife have a combined net worth of $250,000.

Chip Hailstone and Agnes Hailstone Marriage & Kids

Chip is married to his longtime wife Agnes Hailstone. The pair first met in Noovrik, Alaska, and tied the knot around 1992. Agnes is an Alaskan native, born to the Inupiaq tribe. Inupiaq are the generational hunters and their main source of food comes from hunting and fishing. Learning the tricks of the trade from her parents, Agnes matured as a hunter at a young age.

The couple has enjoyed a blissful marriage for over 30 years, living with their family in Noovriv, Alaska, a small town of about 652 people. They often travel up to 90 miles from their home to hunt, bringing tents and equipment to protect themselves from the cold and wildlife. Hunting is their way of life, but it has also cost them dearly. Agnes lost her mother and brother to the icy waters of Alaska.

Children: Chip and Agnes have given birth to five daughters. They are Tinmiaq, Iriqtaq, Mary, Caroline, and Qutan Hailstone. Even though Hailstone lives a self-deprived life the children are sent to school. The eldest of daughters was initially homeschooled and later attended a local school in Noovrik.

Amongst the siblings, Iriqtaq graduated from Noovrik High School in 2015 and became a mother a year later in 2016. In the final year, she played basketball alongside her younger sister Mary. The youngest two Caroline and Qutan are learning the traditional hunting and fishing from the family.

There are more children in the family, Chip has two stepson sons. Agnes was previously married and had two sons, Douglas and Jon. The name of her ex-husband is unknown for now.

The eldest two grew up as hunters, and from time to time they have appeared in the show. Douglas is married to Gloria Iyatunguk, and together they have five children. Jon is also married and has kids.

Chip Hailstone’s Quotes regarding his lifestyle

We’re not at the end of the road, we’re 300 miles away from the end of the road.

Possessions are a burden when you live out of snow machine and a sled.

We do not live out there we survive.

I think a lot of people live among a lot of other people but they do not know anybody.

Wiki Facts

Full Name	Edward Chip Hailstone
Date of Birth	March 8, 1969
Age	54 years old
Place of Birth	Kalispell, Montana, U.S.
Profession	TV personality, Hunter
Net worth	$250,000
Wife	Agnes Hailstone
Kids	Tinmiaq, Iriqtaq, Mary, Caroline, and Qutan Hailstone
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Caucasian
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Parents	Daniel Franklin Hailstone, Mary Lois Hailstone

Fun Facts About Chip Hailstone’s Birthday

Here are some fun facts about Chip Hailstone’s birthday:

• Chip Hailstone was born on March 8, 1969 in Kalispell, Montana, USA. He is 54 years old as of 2023.
• His birth sign is Pisces, which is the twelfth astrological sign in the zodiac. People born under this sign are said to be compassionate, intuitive, artistic, and gentle.
• His original name given to him by his father is Edward V Hailstone. He later adopted the nickname Chip, which is a common diminutive of Edward.
• He shares his birthday with some famous people, such as:
  • Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. (1841-1935), an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1902 to 1932.
  • Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932), a Scottish writer best known for his children’s classic The Wind in the Willows.
  • Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010), an English actress who was nominated for two Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, and two BAFTAs.
  • Mickey Dolenz (born 1945), an American actor, musician, and singer who was a member of the pop rock band The Monkees.
  • Aidan Quinn (born 1959), an Irish-American actor who has appeared in over 50 films, including Desperately Seeking Susan, Legends of the Fall, and Benny & Joon.
•  His birthstone is aquamarine, which is thought to strengthen relationships and give courage. His birthflower is the daffodil, which symbolizes rebirth, new beginnings, and eternal life.