Alone (US) · Season 13
Richardson Mountains
Above tree line in the Arctic — tundra ridges, autumn reds, and a filming window that runs straight into deep winter.
Northwest Territories, Canada
Where on earth
Satellite imagery flying in from a world view to Richardson Mountains, Northwest Territories, Canada.
- Region
- Northwest Territories, Canada
- Biome
- Arctic tundra / subarctic transition
- Hunting
- Winter Camping
- Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Arctic tundra / subarctic transition
- Biome
- Arctic tundra / subarctic transition
- Latitude
- ~67° N
- Winter lows
- -35 to -45 °C
- Key food
- Ptarmigan, hare, caribou, char
- Big predators
- Grizzly, wolf, wolverine
Topic summary
Above tree line in the Arctic — tundra ridges, autumn reds, and a filming window that runs straight into deep winter. The Richardson Mountains straddle the Yukon–NWT border, running north above tree line into the Arctic. Vegetation drops to dwarf birch, willow, lichen, and moss; the ridges are tundra rock and wind. The palette in autumn
Key takeaways
- Biome: Arctic tundra / subarctic transition
- Latitude: ~67° N
- Winter lows: -35 to -45 °C
- Key food: Ptarmigan, hare, caribou, char
- Big predators: Grizzly, wolf, wolverine
Intended uses
Alone (US) Season 13 filming location background
Climate suitability
Arctic tundra / subarctic transition
Verification notes
Compiled from published show records, regional agencies, and topographical / satellite imagery. Region: Northwest Territories, Canada. Coordinates: 66.500, -136.500.
The country
The Richardson Mountains straddle the Yukon–NWT border, running north above tree line into the Arctic. Vegetation drops to dwarf birch, willow, lichen, and moss; the ridges are tundra rock and wind. The palette in autumn is a red-and-gold shock; the winter that follows is very serious.
Why the show came here
Season 13 is the show's hardest environment yet — a genuine tundra season with almost no useful timber and a filming window that pushes participants deep into winter. Success here is a question of shelter thermodynamics and pre-freeze-up food caching.
Planner-relevant notes
Snow is a building material, not a nuisance. Plan for quinzhee or snow-block shelter as your winter home, not a stopgap. Fuel is measured in twigs; a wood stove concept doesn't work — think small, hot, sheltered fires.
Field notes
- Wind chill drives frostbite before ambient temperature does — face cover matters.
- Ptarmigan flocks are the fastest tundra protein — plan for close shots.
- Cache food inside your shelter footprint; wolverines will find anything else.
Frequently asked about Richardson Mountains
- Where was Alone (US) Season 13 filmed?
- Richardson Mountains is in Northwest Territories, Canada. Above tree line in the Arctic — tundra ridges, autumn reds, and a filming window that runs straight into deep winter.
- What is the climate like at Richardson Mountains?
- Arctic tundra / subarctic transition. The Richardson Mountains straddle the Yukon–NWT border, running north above tree line into the Arctic. Vegetation drops to dwarf birch, willow, lichen, and moss; the ridges are tundra rock and wind. The palette in autumn
- Can you visit the Alone (US) Season 13 filming site?
- Exact drop points are on public land or private timber leases and are not published, but the general area around Richardson Mountains is accessible with permits, guides, or self-supported trips.
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