SURVIVORMAN: THE JUNGLE
The Location: Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
The Ecosystem: Coastal jungle
The Challenge: Survive for seven days after being marooned on a desert isle.
The Supplies: Swimming goggles, three ballpoint pens, a multi-tool and 50 pounds of camera equipment.
Many people dream of a Costa Rican getaway with lush rainforests and deserted tropical beaches. But imagine being dropped into this environment without food, fresh water, shelter or equipment.
Marooned on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, Les' primary concern is dehydration from the relentless heat and intense humidity. Although there is a small rivulet of water that runs down to the sea near his camp, it is jungle water and is probably filled with parasites.
On day four Les leaves the beach in search of a trail back to civilization. He soon discovers how harsh the jungle can be compared to the luau he's left behind. Deadly snakes like the fer-de-lance and bushmaster could easily end his survival odyssey. Les eventually gets dangerously dehydrated, and heatstroke becomes a real concern. He realizes his jungle trek has been a mistake.
Will Les find his way back to civilization? Will he even make it back to the beach? Find out in Survivorman: The Jungle.
SURVIVORMAN: WINTER PLANE CRASH
The Location: Northern Ontario, Canada
The Ecosystem: Forest
The Challenge: Simulate plane crash-survival scenario and survive seven days in forest during winter.
The Supplies: An axe, a multi-tool, a blanket and 50 pounds of camera equipment.
In the remote, winter-bound forests of northern Ontario, a crashed plane lies in the snow beside a frozen lake. This plane didn't crash here — the decrepit old wreck has been airdropped from a helicopter to provide Les with a temporary home.
As if the falling snow, freezing rain and lack of food don't provide enough adversity, Les's left arm ends up in a sling, threatening his ability to function. With the weather closing in, Les undertakes the three-day hike to the nearest town.
Will Les make it back on his own? Will the crew "rescue" him? Find out in Survivorman: Winter Plane Crash.
