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The "hiker" had to use only a compass and a bearing to trek through some of the world's most unforgiving terrain to find their partner.

In this "Lost & Found" edition, teams had to navigate a high-stakes reunion before they could even begin building a permanent base. [S4E1] Alone

The $500,000 grand prize remained, but it would now be split between the winning duo. Key Events in S4E1: "Divide and Conquer" The "hiker" had to use only a compass

The Season 4 premiere of , titled "Divide and Conquer," introduced a groundbreaking shift in the show's format by featuring teams of two family members . For the first time, seven pairs were dropped into the wilderness of Northern Vancouver Island, but with a grueling twist: teammates were separated at drop-off. The Team Dynamic & The Twist Key Events in S4E1: "Divide and Conquer" The

Despite having a partner, teams were still limited to 10 survival items total. For example, participants Brooke and Dave selected high-utility tools like a , along with 2 lbs of emergency rations.

One partner was dropped at a designated beach camp site, while the other was dropped approximately 10 miles away in the dense, predator-heavy interior.

Shannon (part of a father-son duo) suffered a severe fall on wet seaweed and logs, injuring his back and reporting a loss of sensation in his feet.