Wilderness Survival Challenge Notes

Overview

• Two strangers, Hase and Grizz, dropped in the wilderness.
• Challenge: Survive as long as possible, earning $10,000 for each day survived.

Day 1

• Initial meeting between Hase and Grizz.
• Gathered supplies:
  • 5 days worth of food
  • 2 water containers
  • Fire starter
  • Warm jackets
• Built camp with pine needles for bedding.

Day 2

• First night was cold.
• Received first $10,000 from a parachuting briefcase.
• Introduced a flare gun as a means to end the challenge early if needed.

Days 3-4

• Tired of sleeping on the ground, they built a shelter.
• Made a rain cover and used materials from a swing set for shelter construction.
• Searched for water, discovered a swamp but cautious of contamination.

Days 5-10

• Facing hunger; limited food supplies causing distress.
• Received an additional $50,000 worth of food and supplies for surviving 10 days.

Fishing Attempts

• Needed moving water to fish; searched for better locations.
• Found a creek with potential but faced challenges in catching fish.

Day 20

• Received $10,000 check and opportunity to buy items like sleeping bags for $10,000 or $50,000 for two.
• Decided not to purchase any items, believing in their survival skills.

Days 28-30

• Constructed a raised bed system in their shelter.
• Caught an eel after repeated fishing failures, marking their first catch in 27 days.

Days 40-50

• Family visit via video call offered for $10,000, emotional impact noted.
• Building a new routine around shelter maintenance and fishing attempts.

Day 70

• Discussion about the future of the challenge, deciding when to end it.
• Grizz and Hase had a confrontation about their goals and family needs.

Final Days

• Both expressed fatigue and longing for home.
• Emotional conversations led to decision to shoot the flare, concluding the challenge after 74 days.

Conclusion

• Together won $670,000.
• Noted a strong bond formed between participants despite challenges.
• Emphasis on personal growth, family importance, and friendship developed throughout the challenge.