American trapper/hunter Chip Hailstone turned into a popular reality TV star after being featured in National Geographic’s documentary series “Life Below Zero”.
Hailstone rose to controversy after being jailed in 2017. Many viewers couldn’t help but feel his absence in the series and wonder why did Chip go to prison for?
As he was missing from the show, some even speculated Chip Hailstone’s death and what did Chip Hailstone die of? Where is Chip Hailstone life below zero? How much is Chip Hailstone life below zero net worth?
Here is what we know about him. As we begin with Chip Hailstone wiki, bio, age, height, scroll down to learn more about his married, wife, net worth, death, and children.
Birth Name/ Real Name
Chip Hailstone’s real name or full name is Edward V Hailstone.
How old is Chip Hailstone? (Age)
Born in the year 1969, Life Below Zero star Chip Hailstone is currently 50 years old. His birthday is on March 5.
Sun Sign/ Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Instagram ID
Although he isn’t available on Twitter, you can follow his life updates on Twitter @HailstoneChip.
Birth Place
Kalispell, Montana USA
Nationality
American
Wife, Married, Children, Background
Born and raised in Montana, Chip Hailstone visited Alaska at the age of 19 in 1988. The visit was planned to be brief, but he decided to settle down in the small town of Noorvik permanently.
There he met his wife Agnes who is three years younger than him in age. Their friendship took off immediately followed by a whirlwind romance.
Chip Hailstone from Life Below Zero got married to his wife or partner in the 1990’s. Together, the couple has five children namely: Tinmiaq, Iriqtaq, Mary, Caroline, and Qutan Hailstone.Â
Despite the background of hunting lifestyle, Hailstone and his wife have provided quality education to their daughters. Two of their children were athletes in school and one of them went to college.
Chip Hailstone has now become a grandfather. His eldest daughter has a child from her partner.
How tall is Chip Hailstone? (Height)
On his Twitter bio, Hailstone mentions he has average height, weight, and temper.
Weight
N/A
Where is Chip Hailstone now?
In the wake of his prison sentence, many viewers of Life Below Zero presumed Chip Hailstone death. Some even proposed what did Chip Hailstone die of?
However, all these wild presumptions aren’t literal. Chip Hailstone is back in this season of the Life Below Zero. He said,
“I’ve got real rifles in my hand, I’m back to being my old self. I’m going to have a good time because I missed out on this last year.”Â
About three years back in July 2017, Chip was sentenced to 15 months in prison. He was charged with two counts of perjury and making false statements to police.
In 2011, the Life Below Zero star had claimed that an Alaskan state trooper physically assaulted his daughter Tinmaiq. Likewise, he also asserted that a Noorvik resident pointed a rifle at his daughter in the fight involving his stepson.
However, both the cases were proved as false allegations and he was sentenced three years probation. Nevertheless, the reality TV star later appealed the ruling.
Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Brown
Chip Hailstone Net Worth 2020
Multiple sources including Distratify report Chip Hailstone’s net worth 2020 at $100,000. His salary from the show is estimated at $45,000 a year.
His net worth is speculated to increase in 2020 with his return to the show after a years-long break. Life Below was nominated for a Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award in 2015 for Outstanding Cinematography for Reality Program.Â
Chip Hailstone Wiki Bio
Chip Hailstone from Life Below Zero originally hails from Montana. He moved to Alaska in his late teens where he met his wife Agnes.
Today, he lives in Noorvik with his daughters and wife and regularly appears on Nat Geo’s documentary series.
