Juan Pablo Quiñonez, of Manitoba, is one of 10 contestants vying for the $500,000 prize.
This season the contestants are enduring hunger, extreme weather and dangerous wildlife on the banks of Labrador’s Big River. The series airs Thursdays on History and is available on Amazon Prime Video, via StackTV.
Juan Pablo Quiñonez, a survival specialist and wilderness first responder from Pinawa, Man., is one of two Canadian participants. He spoke with Postmedia about gaining 60 pounds for the show, the threat of aggressive black bears, and eventually achieving peak flow state. His book, Thrive: Long-Term Wilderness Survival Guide, is available on Amazon.ca.
But the aspect of knowing about the region where you’re going — you don’t know much because they tell you the details once you’re close to the day. You don’t have time to figure things out. It’s like a jump into the abyss.Article contentA: There was a point where I was really challenged. But I was also at a point where I could deal with those challenges. I don’t think I’ve had that kind of balance in my life ever. And it felt really good.
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