Four groups of ordinary people are dropped into the wilderness of Alaska. As they struggle to find their new home in the wild they must overcome bears, glaciers and their fears.

Greg Pierson, who has never fired a gun, sets out on a brutal mountain goat hunt. The other three groups fend off wildlife and race to gather food before the winter.

Carolyn Wise heads out on a moose hunt and the Flower Lake group stalks squirrels. The other groups are forced to take desperate measures to find food.

The struggle for food, water and warmth continues as Tim heads into the harsh and freezing Wrangell Mountains to hunt mountain goats.

Tim, Allan and Jasmine discover just how brutal Alaska can be when they embark on a journey that takes them through river crossings, ice shelves and blizzards.

The volunteers encounter a blizzard, freezing rivers and sub-zero temperatures.