Realities of a harsh winter set in. Charlie and James rush to save a home that slid into a creek. Pat's last hope for meat is in jeopardy. Racing to rebuild the survival cabin means going where no man has gone before.

Winter is here. The reality of the "dark days" takes hold. Chris & Jessi struggle for each meal and need a new strategy. Putting the village first, Charlie falls behind on his own preparations. It's time to find out if their gamble will pay off.

As the dark days descend, villagers scramble to make final preparations. Desperate for meat, the Morses come nose to nose with a bear. Stan makes a mad dash for his winter home on the Tozi.