Leaving comfortable lives behind, strangers journey to Alaska chasing dreams of an off-grid community. With only 100 days until winter, it's a race against nature. They immediately set off to hunt moose, but struggle against the elements and each other.
The newly-formed group desperately hunts for moose. When Oliver refuses to go along with the plan and is an obstacle in the line of fire, Andrew pushes back. Army veteran Adam arrives at base camp and immediately tackles critical building projects.
Andrew and Gerrid return victorious from the moose hunt, uniting the band for the first time. But a sudden cold spell leads to a scramble to make winter shelters. Oliver's refusal to follow the group's plan leads to an explosive confrontation.
A disastrous fish haul threatens the colony's food supply. Pushing to build a second outpost, Adam sets off down river alone but when his canoe capsizes, he's at risk for hypothermia. Tensions between Oliver and the group reach a boiling point.
Oliver's refusal to help prep fish is the last straw for Andrew and Jennifer, so the outpost founders push the others to force Oliver out. A sudden temperature plunge cuts Adam and Evan's bear hunt short. Winter's coming but the group is far from ready.
Stranded, freezing and desperate for food, Adam and Evan make a dangerous journey to basecamp. When outpost founders Andrew and Jennifer take control of the food supply, it's the last straw for Adam. Oliver tries to survive solo as temperatures plummet.
The battle over the food supply becomes the last straw for Adam, Evan, Christine and Gerrid. Andrew and Jennifer are abandoned at base camp. Adam and Evan join Oliver on a nearby claim, leading to a final confrontation with Andrew.
Seven strangers come together to create a self-sustaining community in Alaska's wilderness. Over the next 100 days, they struggle to gather food and build shelters before winter arrives. Clashing personalities and priorities put everything at risk.