Ten new participants compete to win $500,000 in the show's most remote location yet, northern Saskatchewan; as the survivalists set out into the wilderness searching for food and shelter, one participant makes a costly mistake.

As the survivalists struggle to find their footing, signs of winter's onslaught motivates them to put their plans into action; some claim their first victories, while one participant grapples an unexpected issue.

As the participants get past the shock of being dropped in the wild, the ability to think outside the box proves fruitful to some but a detriment to others; some grapple with the choice between building a permanent shelter and securing food early.

As the participants finally get into a rhythm, loneliness begins to settle in for the survivalists; one seemingly small choice proves to be a disastrous mistake for one participant, while another has an encounter with a vicious predator.

The survivalists find themselves pivoting as new challenges test their strength; one participant loses a valuable resource, while another is pushed to their absolute limit.

A sudden shift in weather tests the strength of the survivalist's shelters, as well as their resolve; unable to exit their shelters, one survivalist carves out creative ways to pass the time while another struggles to cope.

Reeling from a storm, the remaining participants continue to deal with the consequences of their actions; one survivalist's food supply is threatened, while another reveals a secret that jeopardizes their chances of winning.

As winter rapidly approaches, the survivalists struggle to keep up with the demands of solitary living; one participant struggles with nocturnal invaders, and another reaches a breaking point.

Winter descends upon the survivalists, forcing them to adapt to the drop in temperatures. With the snow comes a rush of emotion and the participants are tested in their resolve to keep working towards the $500,000 prize. One survivalist settles in for the dark days ahead, while another makes a surprising discovery.

As the remaining survivalists near day 50, conditions at Reindeer Lake intensify. Desperation rises as the temperatures continue to drop, and personal demons bubble to the surface. One participant's shelter is endangered by the elements, while an unwelcome predator visits another.

The three remaining survivalists brace themselves for the fight to the finish. One participant finds it impossible to stay warm, while others risk it all on the ice. Though they all push themselves to their limits, only one can claim the $500,000 prize.