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Survival Challenge in the Wilderness

Aug 11, 2024

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.