In CBS' new reality competition series The Summit, the prize money is precious cargo on the contestants' once-in-a-lifetime journey through the treacherous New Zealand Alps. Guiding them through it all is actor Manu Bennett, who serves as host.

But you might be wondering – where exactly is The Summit filmed? The Summit is set in New Zealand's rugged Southern Alps. The alps extend along most of New Zealand's South Island. Not only is the mountain range long it's also tall, containing New Zealand's highest point, Aoraki which measures up at 3,724 metres.

Who was medically evacuated from 'The Summit'? Media director Tony Reyes, 36, became the first contestant to exit the season after fainting on Day 1.