From the freezing wheelhouse of the Bering Sea to the pages of a children’s book, Johnathan Hillstrand has charted a life few could imagine. You may know him as the captain of the Time Bandit on Deadliest Catch, but his story...
Before he was known to millions as the determined captain navigating the icy waters of the Bering Sea, Keith Colburn was just a young man who took a leap of faith. Born on March 10, 1963, in California, Keith started his...
Keith Colburn didn’t follow a traditional path to success. He went from the kitchens of Lake Tahoe to the storm-battered wheelhouse of one of the Bering Sea’s most recognized crab boats. A trained chef turned seasoned fisherman, Keith carved out a...
Jack Bunnell emerged on Deadliest Catch in Season 19 as the young captain of the F/V Barbera J., bringing a decade of experience and a deep-rooted family history to the Bering Sea. A third-generation fisherman from Homer, Alaska, Jack was raised...
Hannes M. Huswick served as a deckhand and deck boss aboard the F/V Saga, appearing on Deadliest Catch during Seasons 12 and 13. He was featured in at least nine episodes between 2016 and 2017, taking on the physically demanding and...
Nickola “Nick” Mavar Jr., a familiar face to fans of Deadliest Catch and a respected member of the F/V Northwestern crew, passed away on June 13, 2024, at the age of 59. He died following a sudden medical emergency while preparing...
Life in Port Protection, Alaska, isn’t for the faint of heart. This remote village, hidden deep within the forests of Prince of Wales Island, is home to fewer than 100 residents who survive without road access, grocery stores, or modern conveniences....
Gary Muehlberger (1945–2021) was a cherished figure in the remote Alaskan community of Port Protection and a standout personality on the National Geographic reality series Life Below Zero: Port Protection. Born on December 15, 1945, in Washington, USA, he lived a...
Born on January 8, 1971, David Squibb was raised in Edmonds, Washington, and attended Edmonds Woodway High School. In his youth, he was active in the local music scene and performed with his band, as evidenced by a black-and-white photo from...
Matt Carlson, known to many as the quiet yet capable son of Sam Carlson on Life Below Zero: Port Protection Alaska, has spent his life rooted in the rugged landscape of coastal Alaska. From his early days fishing and exploring the...
