Last week, I first heard about “Alone”…a reality survival show in which 10 contestants get dropped off miles apart from each other in remote wilderness wth a pre-approved list of gear. Last one standing?…you win $500,000!!! Those same people who told me about the show also indicated that they could see me on it. So of course I HAD to watch it, courtesy of Video on Demand at my brothers house.
I’m on the 2nd episode of the 2nd season…the first season wasn’t available on his platform. I just want to check out the show.
My first thought is:….no fucking way I could do this. The PCT is marked, I will see other people, might be a few days in between contact, but I won’t ever actually be alone. There’s cities and towns along the way so if I need to “tap out” for a couple of days, I can. I think I could advance in the show, but not sure if I’d actually win it lol
This show is intense, so I probably won’t enter lol. However there’s Some really awesome tips here. For instance, I didn’t know you could eat kelp….good to know!!! And watching a contestant reinforce her shelter after she woke up wet gave me some idea on how I can reinforce my shelter as I continue winter camping in our remote Canadian wilderness.
What I don’t get about this show…? Why is nobody stringing their food up when there’s clearly bears here? Every single contestant chose paracord!! And why if I have to average 22 miles a day on the PCT can these people not find each other within 4.5 miles? The terrain would definitely play a part there, but after 10 days they haven’t bumped into each other?! And if two contestants do come close, how does the show handle it?
I already know what my biggest challenge is going to be ….not the wilderness, not the predators, but my mental firmness while out on the Pacific Crest Trail next year. Might explain why I camp alone to those who think I’m nuts!!! It’s not because I WANT to, but because I HAVE to.
IF I ever decided to do this show, I know what I’d definitely bring…a knife, a rod, an extra tarp, a saw, paracord, extra food rations, single filament line with hooks, and probably a sharpening tool. On the PCT, I’ll have the luxury of packing whatever the eff I want, assuming I can carry it in and out on my back. These people don’t get that option. Mad respect for the contestants on this show.
I appreciate the tips on the show. And if I can find a way to keep watching in my cable free/ VOD free home, I definitely will!!! Good resource!
