Back to the Frontier transports participants to a meticulously recreated historical setting, challenging them to live and compete as pioneers. Contestants must perform tasks essential to frontier life, such as farming, building shelters and crafting tools, using only period-appropriate methods. They face environmental hardships, limited resources and the necessity of community cooperation. The show examines survival instincts, adaptability and the contrast between modern conveniences and historical realities, offering viewers an immersive historical experience.