As winter approaches, the Kilchers lose a close friend and will have to drive his herd of cattle after his passing; the rugged trip turns out to be an emotional one.

A winter storm causes dangerous conditions for the Kilchers and their cattle herd, threatening to wash some of their livestock out to sea.

The Kilchers keep stockpiling as winter seems to be coming late this year; they use the time to continue stocking up their freezers for the inevitable deep freeze.