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Mountain range in northern Yukon, Canada

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

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Where on earth

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Region
Northwest Territories, Canada
Biome
Arctic tundra / subarctic transition
Known for
  • Hunting
  • Winter Camping
  • Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Arctic tundra / subarctic transition
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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.
Seasons filmed here:Alone Season 13
Mountain range in northern Yukon, Canada

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