Wilderness Survival Challenge Notes

Overview

• Two strangers dropped off in wilderness
• Challenge: Survive in the wilderness to earn money
• Each day of survival = $10,000
• Total potential: $3.6 million over the year if they survive that long

Introduction of Participants

• Participants: Hayes and Grizzz
• Initial survival plan: Find camp, build fire, gather supplies
• Supplies included: 5 days of food, water, warm jackets, fire starter

Day 1 Highlights

• Setup camp, gathered wood, and made beds from pine needles
• First night was cold

Day 2 - Arrival of Money

• Received their first $10,000 via parachute
• Introduction of flare gun for emergency signal
• Discussion of splitting money and survival strategy

Day 3 - Shelter Building

• Started building a shelter for better protection against weather
• Used supplies creatively (i.e., jackets for insulation, metal piece for roof)

Day 4 - Water Source Exploration

• Searched for a water source, found a swamp
• Awareness of bacteria and parasites in swamp water
• Acknowledgment of hunger due to dwindling supplies

Day 9 Challenges

• Struggling with hunger, only had beef jerky
• Found edible leaves for sustenance

Day 10 - Special Offer

• After 10 days, received an offer for $50,000 for more food supplies
• Accepted the deal, gaining 10 days worth of food

Days 20 - 30: Building and Fishing

• Improved shelter near newfound water source
• Attempted to catch fish but struggled
• Finally caught an eel after nearly 30 days of no fresh food

Day 40 - Family Video Call

• Privilege of seeing families for $10,000
• Emotional conversations about family obligations

Day 50 - New Offers and Decisions

• At day 50, received offers for additional food and supplies
• Participants refused boat offer, preferring to keep their homemade boat

Day 70 - Tension and Decisions

• Discussion about continuing the challenge or leaving
• Emotional strain due to length of challenge and missing family

Final Decision

• After reaching an understanding, both participants decided to end the challenge
• Exchanged flare gun as a symbol of friendship and support

Conclusion

• End of 74-day challenge
• Total earnings: $670,000
• Focus on friendship formed and experiences shared in wilderness

Additional Notes

• Importance of teamwork and emotional support in survival scenarios
• Reflection on personal sacrifices and family obligations
• Highlight of creative problem-solving and adaptation in wilderness survival
• Announcement of giveaway for subscribers to the channel.