In this episode Juan Pablo Quiñonez, winner of the ninth season of the survival TV series ‘Alone,’ shares his unique approach to wilderness survival, resilience, and embracing adversity. Raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, and trained with the French Foreign Legion, Juan Pablo discusses his journey from a love for nature to surviving solo for 78 days in the subarctic lands of Labrador. The conversation delves into his strategic decisions during the show, such as fasting and drinking unboiled water, and the broader philosophies of resilience, leadership, and the interconnectedness of life. Juan Pablo also talks about his current project, starting a homestead, and his upcoming book that explores the meta-crisis facing our civilization.
Episode Highlights:
07:03 Survival Challenges and Strategies
32:12 The Illusion of Goals and Fulfillment
33:43 The Importance of Process Over Goals
41:28 Compassion and Empathy in Survival
50:18 Navigating Complex Problems with Love
Juan Pablo Quiñonez is a survival specialist and outdoor professional with over 10 years of experience in outdoor recreation and survival. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership.
His outdoor and survival experiences include backpacking the entire Pacific Crest Trail (2650 mi) in 99 days; paddling over 1,500 miles during numerous whitewater and flatwater trips (including the Hayes River to Hudson Bay); living for six months in the wild with his partner, Jennifer Ford, foraging to complement their semi-starvation rations; and spending 100 days foraging in solitude during the boreal winter (supported only by small rations); and being a participant in Season 9 of the hit survival series Alone.
He is the author of Thrive: Long-Term Wilderness Survival Guide
You can learn more here: jpquinonez.com
