"Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind." — Bruce Lee
What happens in this episode
The opening movement closes with consequence rather than reputation: one participant makes a devastating mistake, while another gets a shot at big game and a foothold in Alone history.
Season 13 cast
Every World Championship competitor, with days survived and a full profile.
Žiga OgorelecKočevje, Slovenia90 days · Winner
10 items: Sleeping bag, Cooking pot, Shovel, Saw…
Aaron BarnardPrince George, British Columbia, Canada87 days · Runner-up
10 items: Sleeping bag, Ax, Saw, Bow and arrows…
Nero BuysNew South Wales, Australia85 days · Tapped out
10 items: Sleeping bag, Ax, Multitool, Paracord…
Andrew PriceGower Peninsula, Wales, United Kingdom71 days · Tapped out
10 items: Ax, Saw, Multitool, Paracord…
Jacks GenegaNew York, USA, United States62 days · Tapped out
10 items: Ferro rod, Fishing line and hooks, Snare wire, Sleeping bag…
Will LongleyKotzebue, Alaska, United States30 days · Tapped out
10 items: Sleeping bag, Cooking pot, Ferro rod, Gill net…
Clementino PedrosaLisbon, Portugal21 days · Medical pull
10 items: Sleeping bag, Cooking pot, Ferro rod, Saw…
Poldi Waldmann-MoloneyHokitika, New Zealand14 days · Tapped out
10 items: Cooking pot, Saw, Bow and arrows, Fishing line and hooks…
Dave BoothPalmer, Alaska, United States4 days · Tapped out
10 items: Cooking pot, Sleeping bag, Bow and arrows, Multitool…
David YoungWashington, USA, United States3 days · Tapped out
10 items: Bow and arrows, Ferro rod, Sleeping bag, Cooking pot…
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