Alone

As the competition begins, 10 survivalists separately enter the Canadian backcountry armed with only essential tools, a camera and their skills.

Torrential rains and rising tides threaten some contestants' camps, while bears lurking in the wilderness are a source of constant nerves.

As loneliness and isolation begin to wreak havoc, one competitor braves a life-and-death situation when he comes face-to-face with a dangerous predator.

Homesickness pushes one survivalist to his breaking point, and another's encounter with a stalking cougar jeopardizes his place in the competition.

Risking everything, one survivalist sets sail on dangerous waters as a fierce storm forces the remaining contestants to fight to protect their camps.

As the participants grow bolder in their search for food, one competitor's culinary gamble leaves him battling illness.

The fight for food grows tougher as the freezing cold limits the survivalists' options. While some flourish, one reaches his emotional limit.

As the remaining contestants continue the competition, the first six to leave reflect on the grueling moments that made them quit.

With winter and freezing temperatures gripping the island, the remaining survivalists face their toughest test since the competition began.

The wilderness takes a psychological toll as the competitors struggle against both the harsh weather conditions and the enduring loneliness.