Alone Season 2 — Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Episode 8: The Ascent
Aired June 16, 2016 — season context, cast standings and the gear decisions behind the week.
What this episode covers
Contestants push into more difficult terrain and conditions in search of better food sources. Endurance and adaptability are tested as weight loss and fatigue accumulate. The remaining participants continue to demonstrate the resilience needed to stay in contention.
Season 2 started with 10 participants, 8 of whom have recorded day counts in our dataset. David McIntyre took the season at 66 days.
Episode breakdown
No documented departures in this episode.
Contestants still in the field after this episode: 4 of 10.
Who was out there
David McIntyreKentwood, Michigan, United States66 days · Winner
10 items: Stainless knife, Ferro rod, 2 quart pot, 270y 50lb + 30y 100lb line + 25 hooks…
Larry RobertsRush City, Minnesota, United States64 days · Tapped out
10 items: Bushcraft knife, Ferro rod, 2-quart pot, 300 yards line + 25 hooks…
Jose Martinez AmoedoSanta Pola, Valencia, Spain/Canada59 days · Tapped out
10 items: Bushcraft knife, Ferro rod, 2 quart cast iron pot, 300 yards line + 25 hooks…
Nicole ApelianPortland, Oregon, United States57 days · Tapped out
10 items: Full tang carbon knife, Ferro rod, 16-in stainless pan, Fishing lines + hooks (200y/100y)…
Justin VititoeAugusta, Georgia, United States35 days · Tapped out
10 items: 17-tool multi-tool, Ferro rod, 5 quart pan, 10m 8mm climbing rope…
Randy ChampagneBoulder, Utah, United States21 days · Tapped out
10 items: Full tang stainless knife, Ferro rod, 2 quart pot, Fishing lines + 25 hooks…
Tracy WilsonAiken, South Carolina, United States8 days · Tapped out
10 items: Hunting knife, Ferro rod, 2 quart pot, 200y 40lb + 100y 20lb line + 25 hooks…
Mary Kate GreenHomer, Alaska, United States7 days · Medical pull
10 items: Bushcraft knife, Ferro rod, 2 quart cast iron pot, 300 yards line + 25 hooks…
Desmond WhiteCoolidge, Arizona, United States0 days · Tapped out
10 items: Full tang knife, Ferro rod, 2 quart pot, 300y 40lb line + 25 hooks…
Mike LoweLewis, Colorado, United StatesDays pending · Tapped out
10 items: Full tang hunting knife, Ferro rod, 2 quart pot, 300y 50lb line + 25 hooks…
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The gear behind what you just read
Ranked lists for the exact categories that decide a season.
- Best Fixed-Blade KnivesFull-tang and stick-tang blades that earn their place around a working camp.See the ranking
- Top 10 Bushcraft & Camping AxesFrom belt hatchets to full felling axes — the working range for camp and shelter craft.See the ranking
- Top 10 Tents & Tarps for CampingShelters from bombproof mountain tents to traditional canvas wall tents.See the ranking
- Top 10 Three-Season Sleeping BagsDown and synthetic bags that cover the honest 20°F–40°F working range.See the ranking
- Top 10 Merino Wool Base LayersNext-to-skin wool that works in real cold, real heat, and days between washes.See the ranking
- Top 10 Winter JacketsDown parkas, synthetic belay pieces, and heavy wool coats for real cold.See the ranking