I watch the regular Alone mostly for the great scenery and to see skilled survivalists display their building and crafting prowess. Alone: The Skills Challenged is a distilled version: there is still some good scenery, but the skills are emphasized. Each week one of seven of Alone's more successful contestants challenges three of the others to a different crafting/building project using the limited tools supplied and native materials. While all of the seven do some things alike, it is really interesting to watch just how much they do differently. And as in Alone, weather (and luck) may play a part in determining success. The editing of this series is first rate, moving seamlessly from person to person with no "wasted" minutes (=extra stars). I would really like to see these seven be the sole contestants on a regular season of Alone for the sheer scope of their skills and the unpredictability of a winner.