Alone Season 5 — Mongolia
Episode 9: Starvation's Shadow
Aired August 9, 2018 — season context, cast standings and the gear decisions behind the week.
What this episode covers
Hunger becomes an increasingly dominant threat as the final competitors near the two-month mark in Mongolia. The remaining participants weigh the physical toll against their determination to finally win.
Season 5 started with 10 participants, 10 of whom have recorded day counts in our dataset. Sam Larson took the season at 60 days.
Episode breakdown
No documented departures in this episode.
Contestants still in the field after this episode: 2 of 10.
Who was out there
Sam LarsonLincoln, Nebraska, United States60 days · Winner
10 items: 12×12 ground sheet tarp, Ax, Sleeping bag, Large 2-quart pot…
Britt AhartMantua, Ohio, United States56 days · Tapped out
10 items: Knife, Multitool, Paracord, Fishing line and hooks…
Larry RobertsRush City, Minnesota, United States41 days · Tapped out
10 items: Bushcraft knife, Ferro rod, 2-quart pot with lid, 300 yards of fishing lines and 25 assorted hooks…
Dave NessiaSalt Lake City, Utah, United States36 days · Tapped out
10 items: Axe, Sleeping bag, Pot, Ferro rod…
Randy ChampagneBoulder, Utah, United States35 days · Tapped out
10 items: Full Tang stainless steel knife, Ferro rod, 2 quart pot, Fishing lines and 25 assorted hooks…
Brooke WhippleFox, Alaska, United States28 days · Tapped out
10 items: Sleeping bag, Ferro rod, Knife, Saw…
Jesse BosdellSkowhegan, Maine, United States24 days · Medical pull
10 items: Sleeping bag, Ferro rod, Knife, Saw…
Nicole ApelianRaymond, Washington, United States9 days · Medical pull
10 items: Full Tang curved carbon steel knife with maple handle, Ferro rod, 16-inch stainless steel pan, 200 yards of 30 lb test fishing line, 100 yards of 80 lb test fishing lines and hooks…
Brad RichardsonFox Lake, Illinois, United States7 days · Tapped out
10 items: Sleeping bag, Ferro rod, Knife, Saw…
Carleigh FairchildAnchorage, Alaska, United States5 days · Medical pull
10 items: Paracord, Saw, Sleeping bag, Pot…
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