[1] For this season, for the first time participants were in pairs (2) of family members (brother/brother, husband/wife, father/son), with seven teams scattered throughout the island.

Supply items were still limited to 10 chosen survival tools total, that were split between team members until reconnecting.

It was severe chest pains brought on by the acid reflux he developed as a result of the lack of food.

The fourth season was again set on Vancouver Island, in Quatsino Territory, located near Port Hardy, British Columbia.

Teams were set further apart than normal this season, due to the 10 mile radius hike required to meet up at their rendezvous point.