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re: Alone - Season 11 - Arctic Circle - Season thread
Posted on 7/16/24 at 12:12 pm to HighRoller
Posted on 7/16/24 at 12:12 pm to HighRoller
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Would make terrible tv otherwise.
The original, Survivorman, didn't have the drama, and was great TV that launched all of these survival shoes. The reason Alone has done so well is b/c it's stayed the closest to what Survivorman did, not what Bear Grylls did.
Sucks for Dusty. Find it odd they didn't say what actually happened to him. Normally they'd say he contracted whatever and had to spend time in the hospital or whatever, but they said nothing.
If Timber hits that moose, then it's game over, he's won, as long as he can securely protect it like Roland was able to do with his food cache.
I"m thinking Timber or Jake are the two guys that have the best chance to win it. If no one kills big game, Sara could be in play as well, but i don't think she can play the long game being older.
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Posted on 7/16/24 at 12:24 pm to TeddyPadillac
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If Timber hits that moose, then it's game over, he's won, as long as he can securely protect it like Roland was able to do with his food cache.
If he misses again he deserves to lose. That will be three misses on a clear broadside shot.
Based on the preview, I think he hit it this time but not sure it's a kill shot because it seems like he's tracking it for a while. But I give him props because it actually seems like he's sitting out there a while waiting on it instead of people that just go stalk around for an hour or two and are surprised they don't see anything.
one of the last seasons cracked me up when the guy actually built a blind and then he's like "Ok I'm going to head back to camp now, it's been TWO hours and I haven't seen an elk." Wow, you sat in a blind for two whole hours
Posted on 7/16/24 at 12:37 pm to iwyLSUiwy
what was surprising to me was Timber just now decided to build his shelter, and just decided to build a gill net, almost 2 weeks into the challenge.
Seems like the gill net is the first thing you do when you get there.
Scout the land killing squirrels and grouse in the process and gathering vegetation to eat, set out fishing lines to see where the fish might be, and find where you want to build your shelter.
Gill net should be in the water by day 3 at the latest, with fishing lines in the water as well as snares in place. As much passive hunting and fishing as you can, and then get to building your permanent shelter.
I know we obviously don't see a ton of what these people do daily, but that's why I say there should be a counter of what they've caught/gathered over time. Sometimes we have no idea that someone has eaten 15 squirrels b/c they only showed him kill 3, or that they collected 5lbs of cranberries and never showed that.
Seems like the gill net is the first thing you do when you get there.
Scout the land killing squirrels and grouse in the process and gathering vegetation to eat, set out fishing lines to see where the fish might be, and find where you want to build your shelter.
Gill net should be in the water by day 3 at the latest, with fishing lines in the water as well as snares in place. As much passive hunting and fishing as you can, and then get to building your permanent shelter.
I know we obviously don't see a ton of what these people do daily, but that's why I say there should be a counter of what they've caught/gathered over time. Sometimes we have no idea that someone has eaten 15 squirrels b/c they only showed him kill 3, or that they collected 5lbs of cranberries and never showed that.
Posted on 7/19/24 at 2:10 am to TeddyPadillac
A stat tracker on the bottom or side of the screen when they solo in on each contestant, like they do with the weight loss updates, would be great.
I would also be interested in approximate stats on how much time they spend crafting their shelters, working on different projects, hunting, fishing, etc.
I would also be interested in approximate stats on how much time they spend crafting their shelters, working on different projects, hunting, fishing, etc.
Posted on 7/19/24 at 1:42 pm to LanierSpots
To the OP - my apologies for starting a thread on this Season. I promise I searched & nothing came up. Not even previous season threads.
I'm up to Ep 4. Gotta catch this week's episode.
I too want MORE footage & stats on shelter scouting/building, hunting/fishing, & trap setting (as well as background - why this snare or trap vs. another AND watching them build/set them).
My daughter & I have watched most every season together. It's definitely become 1 of our "things" separate from the other kids.
She made a big "realization" this season:
We all know the Med Team executes a wellness check every 7 days. While I'm "sure" the producers tell the participants not to continually mention that, it's still something that SHOULD help stronger participants carry on into the long haul. You're not "Alone". You get a visit from 3-4 people every 7 days. You're at least getting that mental reminder/refresher that you aren't "Alone" & that the game is still going so the competitor within you should be reinvigorated every week to keep going.
Also - does anyone know if chest high insulated/duck waders ate prohibited? I'd 5000% be bringing a set of those with me for fishing & gill net setting instead of stripping down into that cold arse water.
I'm up to Ep 4. Gotta catch this week's episode.
I too want MORE footage & stats on shelter scouting/building, hunting/fishing, & trap setting (as well as background - why this snare or trap vs. another AND watching them build/set them).
My daughter & I have watched most every season together. It's definitely become 1 of our "things" separate from the other kids.
She made a big "realization" this season:
We all know the Med Team executes a wellness check every 7 days. While I'm "sure" the producers tell the participants not to continually mention that, it's still something that SHOULD help stronger participants carry on into the long haul. You're not "Alone". You get a visit from 3-4 people every 7 days. You're at least getting that mental reminder/refresher that you aren't "Alone" & that the game is still going so the competitor within you should be reinvigorated every week to keep going.
Also - does anyone know if chest high insulated/duck waders ate prohibited? I'd 5000% be bringing a set of those with me for fishing & gill net setting instead of stripping down into that cold arse water.
Posted on 7/23/24 at 6:15 pm to forever lsu30
I've been catching up on the last few episodes and I see Timber got a Moose. Landing big game is such a huge advantage. This is his game to lose unless he can't preserve the Moose Meat
Posted on 7/23/24 at 6:18 pm to CU_Tigers4life
Yeah catching the moose is a game changer. His game to lose now, just needs to protect the meat, which is no easy task.
Glad the Indian girl is done. Before the season started I thought she’d do well. She got on my nerves real quick.
Glad the Indian girl is done. Before the season started I thought she’d do well. She got on my nerves real quick.
Posted on 7/23/24 at 6:28 pm to TeddyPadillac
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Yeah catching the moose is a game changer. His game to lose now, just needs to protect the meat, which is no easy task.
Glad the Indian girl is done. Before the season started I thought she’d do well. She got on my nerves real quick.
In the next episode teaser they medically tap someone. It will be interesting who gets the hook. If Timber is eating tainted meat that can screw him up
Posted on 7/23/24 at 7:02 pm to CU_Tigers4life
Indian girl ate plants that her people ate to induce vomiting, and guess what………she threw her guts up. Then releases a large fish because her spirit wasn’t right….. then tapped. 
Posted on 8/26/24 at 10:22 am to Good Times
This has turned out to be a very good season. All three of the guys left are pretty dang good.
I like all three of them but I kind of want either William or Dub to win. Timber has the edge because of the moose kill but but he is probably my least favorite of the three. William is crushing it with the ice fishing.
Unfortunately I think Dub will be the next to go. I could see all three of these guys lasting near 100 days though. I think they are in the 60 something day range now.
I like all three of them but I kind of want either William or Dub to win. Timber has the edge because of the moose kill but but he is probably my least favorite of the three. William is crushing it with the ice fishing.
Unfortunately I think Dub will be the next to go. I could see all three of these guys lasting near 100 days though. I think they are in the 60 something day range now.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 10:28 am to Good Times
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Indian girl ate plants that her people ate to induce vomiting, and guess what………she threw her guts up. Then releases a large fish because her spirit wasn’t right….. then tapped.
I thought she was going to be a good one before the show started. Boy was I wrong. With people like that, i usually just fast forward when they are on the screen. I just dont care at all about whatever it is they have to say, and that goes for just about everyone on the show unless they are talking about something survival related.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 3:38 pm to iwyLSUiwy
With all the mice and marten's running around I'm surprised none of these guys has tried an elevated food cache where you strip the bark off the poles like Jordan.
the thought of eating fish that is infested with mice feces
Timber didn't look like he had much moose jerky left. Probably just editing but I can't believe he is worried about trapping hares after killing a moose. I get wanting oily fish, but not lean hares.
the thought of eating fish that is infested with mice feces
Timber didn't look like he had much moose jerky left. Probably just editing but I can't believe he is worried about trapping hares after killing a moose. I get wanting oily fish, but not lean hares.
Posted on 8/27/24 at 1:23 am to Cash
This might have been discussed before but they always mention certain animals that are off limits due to trapping laws. What’s really stopping them from killing and eating these animals off camera if they are truly alone? Especially shooting the marten that’s eating their cache. I’m guessing they give each of them a polygraph when they are picked up?
Posted on 8/27/24 at 6:59 am to jmh5724
A marten probably isn’t an animal you want to eat, but if it was a nuisance to my food, yeah I’d pluck his dumbass with an arrow off camera and bury it
Posted on 8/27/24 at 7:15 am to Cash
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With all the mice and marten's running around I'm surprised none of these guys has tried an elevated food cache where you strip the bark off the poles like Jordan.
the thought of eating fish that is infested with mice feces
Timber didn't look like he had much moose jerky left. Probably just editing but I can't believe he is worried about trapping hares after killing a moose. I get wanting oily fish, but not lean hares.
Timber said he had enough food to last through January. The show runners edit these shows in such away to let you think certain contestants are struggling more than they are. They're now leading you to think Timber's getting homesick but his kids made him swear to not tapping for that reason.
They did that with Roland a few years back and that rascal would still e out there if he wanted
Posted on 8/27/24 at 8:54 am to CU_Tigers4life
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Timber said he had enough food to last through January. The show runners edit these shows in such away to let you think certain contestants are struggling more than they are. They're now leading you to think Timber's getting homesick but his kids made him swear to not tapping for that reason.
They did that with Roland a few years back and that rascal would still e out there if he wanted
Roland I 100% believe would still be out there. Jordan as well. Those are really the only two that I have thought once the show ended they weren't close to tapping out. I kind of feel that way with Timber and William as well, but I think Dub is actually getting pretty home sick.
Some of Timbers jerky has gotten mold on it so maybe that hurts him but I don't think it was too bad.I think William has a chance though because he probably has enough fish not to last him another month and he still looks healthy and hasn't once (that I recall) mentioned home.
Overall this is one of the better seasons imo.
Posted on 8/27/24 at 9:32 am to iwyLSUiwy
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Some of Timbers jerky has gotten mold on it so maybe that hurts him but I don't think it was too bad.I think William has a chance though because he probably has enough fish not to last him another month and he still looks healthy and hasn't once (that I recall) mentioned home.
Overall this is one of the better seasons imo.
I agree. They've done a better job with focusing on bushcraft, hunting, fishing and activities to keep a lonely mind active rather than the homesick and family issues wearing on the contestants.
I wonder how much of the jerky was actually molded. Also, I suspect Timber has accumulated more fish that what's being shown.
All three have a legit chance. My money is still on Timber.
Posted on 8/27/24 at 9:55 am to CU_Tigers4life
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hey've done a better job with focusing on bushcraft, hunting, fishing and activities to keep a lonely mind active rather than the homesick and family issues wearing on the contestants.
I feel like they must have gotten some feedback from fans over last season. Mikey (? I think) hollering and screaming over his autistic child every.single.episode had to have been annoying to more viewers than just us on TD. It was the first time in the history of the show that I legitimately did not like watching it because of him. They have cut back almost all of the homesick stuff this season.
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I wonder how much of the jerky was actually molded. Also, I suspect Timber has accumulated more fish that what's being shown.
I wish they'd show his jerky stash. I just want to see how much of it he has. I think you're right about his fish too. They haven't shown him ice fishing but he keeps talking about his fish. He could be doing even better than we know.
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All three have a legit chance. My money is still on Timber.
It will be a big upset if Timber loses. I'll go with the upset and say William somehow pulls it off.
Posted on 8/27/24 at 11:10 am to iwyLSUiwy
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I wish they'd show his jerky stash. I just want to see how much of it he has. I think you're right about his fish too. They haven't shown him ice fishing but he keeps talking about his fish. He could be doing even better than we know
Someone commented earlier that they should do some sort of running total/update on how many fish someone has caught and how many lbs of meat they have acquired. History Channel probably is worried this takes away from drama, but the avg. Alone viewer would love this. We all know Timber is a big favorite. No one with a big game kill has ever not won.
Posted on 8/31/24 at 7:37 am to Cash
I’ll avoid spoilers.
This season could’ve easily made it to 100 days if the runner up could’ve kept pushing. The winner was well deserved after surviving through brutal conditions and still eating well. Hands down, he goes in my “Alone Hall of Fame” category. Such a beast. I feel bad for the runner up. He had food stores to last much longer, but couldn’t keep going once he realized he got all he could out of the competition.
I think it would be interesting to learn of all the chronic health effects of past Alone participants. They’re pushing their bodies to the brink of health and some go past that before tapping or getting medically pulled.
This season could’ve easily made it to 100 days if the runner up could’ve kept pushing. The winner was well deserved after surviving through brutal conditions and still eating well. Hands down, he goes in my “Alone Hall of Fame” category. Such a beast. I feel bad for the runner up. He had food stores to last much longer, but couldn’t keep going once he realized he got all he could out of the competition.
I think it would be interesting to learn of all the chronic health effects of past Alone participants. They’re pushing their bodies to the brink of health and some go past that before tapping or getting medically pulled.
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