Erik Salitan

Erik Salitan is a reality television star who rose to prominence and gained worldwide popularity following his appearance in the highly-rated reality television series Life Below Zero, which showcased his life from 2013 to 2016.

Besides, he is also a survivalist, hunter, and guide. He is the proud owner of Bushwhack Alaska Guiding and Outfitting, a company that provides guidance to Alaskan tourists.  

'Life Below Zero' Former Cast Erik Salitan's Life Story

Erik Salitan was born on the 9th of February 1984 in New York City, USA, under the birth sign Aquarius. Leading a simple life, he grew up in the New York area and began demonstrating an adventurous spirit as a child. He did her schooling at the Finger Lakes Community College.      

Salitan later went on to enroll at the University of Fairbanks and obtained a degree in Applied Science. After his graduation, he moved to Wiseman, which is  67 miles from the Arctic Circle.   

Does Erik Still Appear In Reality Show?

At the time, Erik Salitan gradually honed his hunting, fishing, crafting, and other skills needed to survive in the remote Alaskan wilderness.

Using his entrepreneurial skills, he went on to start his own company Bushwhack Alaska Guiding and Outfitting, a company that provides guidance to Alaskan tourists.       

Expanded his business

Soon after that, Salitan's company got its first customer and received positive reviews. Later, his popularity did not only confined to the area of Alaska but gained worldwide fame.

Similarly, he subsequently expanded his business, developing a couple of more enterprises, two lodges, one of which is in the remote Brooks Range, and the other in the Peninsula. 

The breakthrough came in 2013

Saltan's most significant breakthrough came in 2013 when he started appearing in one of the hit reality series, Life Below Zero.

He featured in the series alongside Sue Aikens, Chip and Agnes Hailstone, Glenn Villeneuve, Jessie Holmes, and Andy Ba s sich. And he became a part of the show from its inception until 2016.   

Net Worth And Salary 

According to authoritative sources, Erik Salitan's net worth is $0.4 million. He collected such a hefty amount through his business ventures and also from his appearance in the reality television series.  

Moreover, Salitan's business ventures in Alaska quickly built an impressive reputation as well as became financially sustainable within a short span of time. 

Is Erik Salitan Married? 

Erik Salitan has been married to his girlfriend, Martha Mae, for a long time, an Alaskan native who grew up in Iliamna. She is one of the owners of Blanchard Family Funeral Home and Birch Hill Cemetery. The couple met in Alaska and soon started dating.

The duo did not disclose how and when they tied the knot but for now, he leads a healthy marital life with no issues of divorce and separation issues.

Salitan and his wife Mae became parents for the first time after giving birth to their first child, a son named Lucas in 2010. As of 2018, he studies at Wood River Elementary, and when school is over, he frequently appears with his father on his hunting trips.       

Besides Martha, Erik has not been linked with anyone. Likewise, there is no information on Martha's past affairs and relationships.