Chip Hailstone appears on the National Geographic show Life Before Zero as a recurring cast member. He has appeared in the series since its first season, which aired on May 19, 2013, and has spent time with his family in the freezing wilderness of Alaska.

Here are some fascinating facts about the television personality.

Chip Hailstone At a Young Age, I Moved to Alaska

Hailstone, born Edward V Hailstone on March 5, 1969 in Kalispell, Montana, was always interested in adventure. His parents, Daniel Franklin and Mary Lois, encouraged his adventurous spirit. From his father, the now 52-year-old learned survival skills such as fishing, hunting, and crafts. At the age of 19, the reality star was drawn to Alaska by the adrenaline rush. He made his permanent home in Noovrik, near the Kobuk River.

He settled in Alaska with Agnes In Noovrik, Hailstone met Agnes, an Inupiat native Alaskan. Agnes had two sons from a previous relationship, John and Douglas. Her motherhood, on the other hand, did not prevent the Hailstone from falling in love with her. The couple began dating soon after and married after a while. They had five daughters, all of whom they welcomed into their family. Their two older daughters, Iriqtaq and Tinmiaq, travel to and from Alaska in the same manner as Agnes’ sons. However, their three daughters, Mary, Caroline, and Qutan, continue to live at home with them.

‘Life Before Zero’ Stars Chip Hailstone and his wife Agnes are among the cast members of Life Before Zero.

The Discovery Channel’s series follows the daily lives of Alaskans in the midst of thick forests and deadly snow. It follows their nomadic lifestyle and the dangers that lurk in the forest teeming with wild beasts. Among those featured in the show are the Aikens and Bassich families. From the beginning in 2013, it featured the Hailstone family. The two continue to appear as recurring characters in the series. However, only Agnes appeared in the tenth season because her partner had to miss the shoot to serve time in prison.

Chip Hailstone skipped Season 10 to serve time in prison.

Hailstone was sentenced to prison in 2017 for an incident that occurred in 2011. His family was involved in a fight with other people in Norrvic years ago. Jonathan, his younger step-son, and Tinmiaq, his eldest daughter, got into a fight with them.

The people involved in the fight, including Chip’s step-son, were apprehended by the troopers. In response, the enraged couple and their daughter Tinmiaq went to the Trooper’s station, claiming that their son was innocent. During the discussion, one of the troopers apprehended Tinmiaq, who appeared to be attacking. Despite the fact that they left her after the interview, Hailstone accused one of the officers, Christopher Bitz, of assaulting his daughter.
In addition, he sought a restraining order against Bitz. The situation, however, did not go as Chip had hoped, as the officer assigned to investigate the accusations ruled in favor of Bitz. Chip was later charged with four counts of perjury and two counts of false statements under oath.

As a result, Hailstone spent 15 months in prison in 2017, missing the filming of Life Before Zero’s tenth season. While he was away, Agnes took care of the family, even going hunting with her daughters to provide food for the family.