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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.