‘Alaska: The Last Frontier’ Star Says Goodbye To Lifelong Friend

Eivin Kilcher Via Instagram

Alaska: The Last Frontier follows the lives of the Kilcher family. Over 80 years ago, Yule and Ruth Kilcher fled Switzerland in an attempt to live a better life. After four generations, the Kilcher family is still going strong living off the 640-acre homestead. With no running water, the Kilcher’s must hunt, garden, and cleverly recycle to survive the harsh Alaskan wilderness. The Kilcher’s must not only survive the elements, but also each other. They must avoid conflict between the old and young generations in order to work together as a family and survive Alaska: The Last Frontier.

Eivin Kilcher

Eivin Kilcher is the son of Otto Kilcher. Living with his wife Eve, Eivin has his own approach to surviving the elements. He lives a half-mile away from Otto in a cabin he continues to build on. Like his cousin Atz Lee, Eivin chooses to spend most of his time hunting rather than farming. Though this strategy does not come without risks. Without a large kill, such as a moose or bear, Eivin and his wife will have a difficult time surviving the 8-month long winter. Luckily, Eivin has continued to grow his farm as he himself has grown. He has begun to put more importance on farming while still living the hunter lifestyle.

Saying Goodbye

Episode 10 of Season 10 of Alaska: The Last Frontier aired on January 17. The episode entitled Homestead Heartache left many fans crying at the news of Eivin’s horse dying. After the episode aired, Eivin went to Instagram to say goodbye to his friend.

“Saying good bye to my horse ment letting go of a part of my youth. So many fond memories and adventures. Coming to age with a horse was one of the best parts of life on the homestead. I didn’t spend as much time with him as I once did. Life gets more complicated as I have grown. Filled with new adventures that make new fond memories. What a wild ride! I will always love that horse.”

The heartfelt message was attached to a photograph of Eivin with his horse.

Eivin Kilcher via Instagram

What To Expect On Alaska: The Last Frontier

The Kilcher family has sure endured many struggles in the 10 seasons of Alaska: The Last Frontier. The next episode, titled Breaking Point, will show the Kilcher’s rushing to prepare for the upcoming winter months. We will also see Eve deal with the struggles of parenting during the pandemic. Though life may be hard for the Kilcher family right now, things are not always bad. Atz Kilcher expressed his optimism to fans on Twitter.

This has certainly been an exciting and heartbreaking season of Alaska: The Last Frontier. But if we know anything about the Kilcher family, they always come through it together.

Be sure to check back with TV Shows Ace for more news and updates.

Allie Johnson

2 Comments

  1. Can’t wait for new shows to come out soon miss not seeing you all .hope you all are safe and healthy so sorry about the passing of you horse

  2. Dear Jane & Jewel
    re: Butter Making
    I’m not a country guy but am a ” water person and, like Mr. Toad, firmly believe that there is nothing so worth doiing as messing about in boats. In my youth, that meant wooden boats. And what I do know is that when barrels, churns, and boats have not been used for a while, they dry out, the seams open up, and they leak. Next time you decide to make butter, fill the churn with clean water and let it stand a day or 2 in advance, until it stops leaking.
    Love rhe whole Famn Damily.

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