Alone Season 1 — Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Episode 3: The Talons of Fear
Aired July 2, 2015 — season context, cast standings and the gear decisions behind the week.
What this episode covers
Isolation and fear of local wildlife weigh heavily on the contestants as they work to improve shelters and secure food. Wayne Russell and Joe Robinet both struggle with their circumstances, with Russell rattled by bear activity near his camp and Robinet hampered by the loss of his fire-starting flint. Both ultimately decide to tap out.
Season 1 started with 10 participants, 7 of whom have recorded day counts in our dataset. Alan Kay took the season at 56 days.
Episode breakdown
Tapped out over fear of bears
Tapped out after losing his flint
Contestants still in the field after this episode: 6 of 10.
Who was out there
Alan KayBlairsville, Georgia, United States56 days · Winner
10 items: Saw, Axe, Sleeping bag, Large 2-quart pot…
Sam LarsonLincoln, Nebraska, United States55 days · Tapped out
10 items: 12x12 tarp, Ax, Sleeping bag, Large 2-quart pot…
Mitch MitchellBellingham, Massachusetts, United States43 days · Tapped out
10 items: Ax, Sleeping bag, Bivi bag, 2-quart pot…
Lucas MillerQuasqueton, Iowa, United States39 days · Tapped out
10 items: 12x12 ground sheet, Saw, Ax, Sleeping bag…
Dustin FeherPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States8 days · Tapped out
10 items: 550 paracord 20m, Ax, Sleeping bag, Large 2-quart pot…
Brant McGeeAlbemarle, North Carolina, United States6 days · Tapped out
10 items: 12x12 ground sheet tarp, 550 paracord 20m, Ax, Sleeping bag…
Wayne RussellSaint John, New Brunswick, Canada4 days · Tapped out
10 items: 12x12 ground sheet, 550 paracord 20m, Saw, Ax…
Chris WeathermanUmatilla, Florida, United States0 days · Tapped out
10 items: Saw, Ax, Sleeping bag, Ferro rod…
Josh ChavezJackson, Ohio, United States0 days · Tapped out
10 items: 12x12 ground sheet, 550 paracord, Saw, Axe…
Joe RobinetWindsor, Ontario, CanadaDays pending · Tapped out
10 items: 12x12 tarp, 550 paracord, Ax, Sleeping bag…
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Ranked lists for the exact categories that decide a season.
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