America’s Justice System is far from perfect, and many innocent people have come to suffer wrongfully for it. Perhaps one of our heroes from reality shows, Chip Hailstone also became a victim to one of such unfortunate incidents.
Chip Hailstone became a popular TV star of the BBC-produced documentary series “Life Below Zero,” and viewers from around the world were fascinated to watch how he and his family and community from the remote Alaskan town Noorvik survived and thrived in such extreme conditions.
It is no news that he was in jail, but what was he in prison for? Find out along with a complete bio of Chip Hailstone.What is Chip Hailstone’s Net Worth? What is his relationship with his wife and children after a long time in prison? Find out below Why was Chip Hailstone in Jail?Chip Hailstone has been an original member of ‘ ‘ since the show’s conception. It is almost impossible to picture the series without Chip Hailstone or his family. So, when the 2017 season of ‘Life Below Zero’ commenced without him, his absence was felt by a lot of fans. A similar incident would follow when Hailstone’s step-son had a dispute with a Noorvik resident who, in the end, pointed a rifle at his daughter.
We don’t have all the details on the story, but from Chip Hailstone’s side, he was only protecting his children.The law, unfortunately, did not see it that way, and Chip Hailstone was sentenced to 3 years on probation. The 50-year-old did appeal to the hearing, and maybe he got it too as he was back after just 15 months in jail. Chip Hailstone Wife & Children While He was in JailChip Hailstone’s 15 month in jail was a tough time from his family who survive in frigid-unforgiving Alaska. They had to hunt and fend for themselves in his stead. His wife, Agnes Hailstone, had to take upon the role of the bread-winner, and it is a lot harder than you can even imagine in the Alaskan wilderness. — Chip Hailstone (@HailstoneChip)Caption: Chip Hailstone with his wife Agnes after his Jail time“While we’ve been patiently waiting for Chip to come home, we’ve decided to go out hunting,” Agnes said at the time. “So hopefully, when my husband finally gets home, we can have something fresh waiting for him.”We don’t know love, but if this is not it, then we don’t know what is.
Chip Hailstone’s daughters also were provided critical support and help to their mother while their father was away. Chip Hailstone, as we know as five daughters; eldest Tinimiaq and Iriqtaq who come and go from Alaska while the younger ones; Mary, Caroline, and Quatan who still live with their parents.About her daughters, Agnes shared, ” I had my daughters with me, and they’ve actually gone from walking behind me to walking by my side and hunting with me. It’s been really awesome watching these girls in the last year grow up We survived, we’ve improved, and now we’re just a lot stronger.”Caption: Chip Hailstone with his wife, step-sons, and daughters. — Chip Hailstone (@HailstoneChip)Caption: Wade Hailstone’s wife Agnes Hailstone with their daughter and son, Wade Chip Hailstone Net WorthHailstone, as we have mentioned in the original and an essential cast member of ‘Life Below Zero.’ The show is one of the biggest hits produced by the National Geographic Channel. Chip Hailstone’s net worth is estimated to be around $100,000.
Before you consider Chip Hailstone’s net worth not to be so impressive, remember that Chip Hailstone’s only income source in as the cast of ‘Life Below Zero.’Caption: Chip Hailstone has an impressive net worthOtherwise, his day-to-day activities only suffice for his and his family’s sustenance. Considering that, we will say that it is quite an impressive net worth.
He is paid a salary of $45,000 per year. Chip Hailstone Early Life BioChip Hailstone was born on March 5, 1969, in Kalispell, Montana. Yes, unlike his wife, who ethnically belongs to a race of Inupiat Eskimo that is native to Alaska, Chip Hailstone was born much down South in Montana. He was born as Edward V. Hailstone to father Daniel Hailstone and mother, Mary Hailstone.