Season Premier - Alaska Experiment
A new show will premier on Discovery Channel on April 22 at 10PM. The show is titled Alaska Experiment and will chronicle what happens when four teams of urban professionals try to survive the wilderness of Alaska.
The four teams will be in the Alaskan wilderness for a total of 3 months and is basically a man vs nature type show…hoping that man wins?!? The teams are all going to be in four very distinctive areas of Alaska and will learn how to hunt, fish and gather their own firewood. Does this sound like Survivor to anyone?
This show seems to be fitting everything that Discovery is all about this season and will also premier during Alaska Week. You can meet the participants of Alaska Experiment on their site.
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48 opinions for Season Premier - Alaska Experiment
Alaska Week - Discovery Channel
Apr 11, 2008 at 4:50 am
[...] April 20th, Discovery Channel will begin Alaska Week. There will be a series of new shows, plus some of our old favorites taking on challenges that are based in the lovely, yet frigid state [...]
Arctic Paratrooper
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:08 pm
These people ae going to hate life. This is like watching a train wreck.
Brent Roberson
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:10 pm
If you have a season two of Alaska expirment how can I volunteer?
RYAN FRYXELL
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I AM FROM JACKSONVILLE BEACH FLORIDA AND ME AND MY ROOM MATE MATT BROWN REALLY WOULD TO DO SEASON TWO OF THE ALASKA EXPERIMENT IF YOU ARE PLANING TO DO SO PLEASE INFORM ME ON HOW I CAN GET INVOLED
MICHELLE YIRKA
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Please give me the application for a possible season two. We would love to get involved!
Matt Peters
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:45 pm
This show looks great. Im a 26 year old blackjack dealer and my girlfriend is a 25 year old web designer and that looks like a lot of fun. If you need an over weight couple to go and face nature for 3 months pick us.
Love the show
Matt Peters
Florida Mountainman
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:49 pm
It looks like a challange, but I dont know who I would like to do this with.
Joanna Vann
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:57 pm
The Dad and 2 daughters are never going to make it after seeing the first show. Who cares that much about the directions of shoes.
A reality show involving families with kids would be great. Alaska would probably be a little harsh due to the number of bears. But if you come up with something let me know.
Maybe one of the groups will get to see an elusive Sasquatch.
yellowbear
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:59 pm
If Discovery does a season 2 for the Alaska Expirement please let us know, my husband and I would love to join. Great show!
Stephanie
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:01 pm
This show brings me home! I was watching it with my kids ….who are dying to get out there. I grew up in a remote fishing communitysouth of Yakutat Alaska, living in a tent, dealing with bears, moose, and wolverine each day. And of course all there was to do is gather supplies and read books! I think the first thing that will happen to these people is all mental. You become de-socialized very quickly, and for those who are not used to it, they can go crazy quickly. (Especially for kids who do not get to experience a summer with friends). However, if you can sit back and enjoy, there is nothing better….to this day the sound of rain keeps me sleeping, and the sound of crashing waves lulls me to sleep. Some of the best rations, are games! What a great place, I miss it and am enjoying the show!
Peyton Aven
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:02 pm
I would really like to be a part of season two if there is one…Im pretty sure I could dominate the participants of season one…If you are taking applicants for next season send me an app.
Randy Nalley
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I’m 52 and my dream before I leave this old world is to be dropped off in Alaska and survive for a couple of weeks…living off the land….But 3 months doesn’t sound bad….Call me for your next show….I’ll be there with my dream in hand. …………..Randy
Lee Gray
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I’m with the other. Would love to apply for the next season, if they have one..
Ray Johnson
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:07 pm
I am 60 years old just retired from the national guard with over 40 years service. From Vietnam to Central America finishing my career with a final combat tour in Iraq as a Black Hawk Helicopter pilot. I would be interested in trying out for season two. Please let me know when you will be taking applications.
Stephanie
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Ok, so if I can come too….AWESOME!!! As a family of course. All four of us. My kids have no clue of what I am talking about!
Pat Faulk
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:59 pm
I approve of your new show, if you put on a second season of “The Alaska Experiment” - I volunteer for show…
Healthy Shana
Apr 23, 2008 at 9:20 am
WOW!!! Thank you thank you all for your many comments on the Alaska Experiment. As I have nothing to do with the show I would advise that you visit their website or the discovery website for more information. Thanks again
Alaska Experiment - Looking for Teams
Apr 23, 2008 at 9:30 am
[...] came across this posting after many of you inquired about how to sign-up for Discovery Channel’s Alaska Experiment. I’m not sure of how authentic this is or when the deadline is, if it is for next year or has [...]
Jake Jennings
Apr 23, 2008 at 1:31 pm
These are the folks who are in charge of the Alaska Experiment show. Write to them if you want to be on for next year.
http://www.ricochettelevision.com/comingsoon.htm#AlaskaExperiment
What did you think of the first episode?
Shana
Apr 23, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Thank you Jake. This has been very helpful.
I think the first episode was very very good. Can’t wait to keep watching.
Pitch
Apr 23, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Great show! How do we sign up for the next show?
Allan A
Apr 23, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Hi folks! This is Allan (Flower Lake) from the show. I’m glad to hear you folks ‘get it’. I applied to the show strictly for the experience and adventure and got a lot more than I expected. As low as the lows were, it was phenomenal because the highs were worth it. All the folks involved from the producers to the Clauses are incredible and inspirational people a well as the participants. Though, I never got to meet the Wise family. So much more happened than they have time to show. We did take 7 hours to reach our cabin but the 2 miles was as a crow flies. They didn’t have room to show in detail the gnarly river crossing or just how difficult the swamp or bushwacking with a 65 lb. pack was. In other words, there was SO MUCH challenge and adventure! And it is harder than you can imagine. I have been a triathlete, adventure racer and muay thai fighter. I hope you reach for your dreams. I applied and thought, ‘they’ll never pick me’…
Elvira "Tia Vira"
Apr 23, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Exciting Experience. Being from Texas I give those TWO; Greg & Bernice alot of credit THEY had the family watching the first episode on the EDGE of their seats. Although they did not make it to their cabin on the first day the folks at home thought we’d have to go to bed and know know it they made it to the cabin on the 1st episode. GREAT they made it! We’ll be watching the next episode.
Joanna Vann
Apr 23, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Plenty of bears. Did you see any Sasquatch?
jessie brock
Apr 29, 2008 at 11:39 pm
me and my dad would love to do season 2 if u have one we want to take the challenge to see if we can do it and to have fun so we can spend time with each other
Ryan Tabolt
Apr 30, 2008 at 1:27 am
I love the first season so far and I am an avid outdoorsmen id really like to participate in season 2 if there is one. how can i fill out an application is there is a season 2.
Ryan Tabolt
Apr 30, 2008 at 1:28 am
i love the show and im an avid outdoorsmen id love to try and participate on season 2 if thereis one
3.5 Million Viewers
May 5, 2008 at 2:58 pm
[...] new 7-part series, The Alaska Experiment, was follows directly after The Deadliest Catch, had the “#2 non-sports cable program” [...]
Alaska Experiment - Meet the Volunteers
May 8, 2008 at 1:44 pm
[...] Could you survive the cold, frigid wilderness that is Alaska? Well these four groups of ordinary people, no different than you or I, have taken on the challenge that is the Alaska Experiment. [...]
Rick
May 10, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Great–challenge–How do I get on a team or can apply witha team
Alaska Experiment - Meet the Wise Family
May 12, 2008 at 3:28 pm
[...] Family of The Alaska Experiment have set up camp at Riou Point. They are one of four teams that have volunteered to take part in [...]
Jacob R.
May 20, 2008 at 11:48 pm
I LOVE the show it is absolutely amazing. If there ever is a season two please tell me where I can apply for it. I have always wanted to see what it would be like to live out in the bush for a few months.
Les $tafford
May 22, 2008 at 8:43 pm
To be honest, at first glance, it dosen’t look like any of the teams will make it. But they might suprize us…
Would like to go to Alaska for 3 months, but not that time of year, just got into gold prospecting a couple years ago.
I’ve panned about $200 worth, and it probably only cost $300 to do it……..
If you do a Alaska experiment for the summer months, I might be interested….
Otherwise I’ll just watch from a slightly warmer location….. Cleveland, Ohio
Conan
May 23, 2008 at 4:22 am
I’ve always wanted to escape to the Alaskan wilderness. I have never been there, lets do this! I’m ready… So…. what time do we arrive?
Kurt and Christine
May 25, 2008 at 4:47 pm
We spent several hours the other day catching up on every episode of this first season of the Alaskan Experiment. We LOVE the whole idea of the show!!!!
Not only do we hope that there are more seasons to follow, but we would love to participate in the experiment.
Not only would we like to do it, but my sis-in-law would like to join in as well as her husband if he is back from Iraq when the chance opens up.
A rough season in the wilds Alaska or the craziness of civilization these days??? - - - I’ll choose the wilds every time : )
Eric Benoit
May 27, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I am an avid outdoorsman, a hunter and fisherman and would love to be conidered for the show if they run a season two. I feel as though I could really bringsomething to the show as well as test my survival skills.
Eric Benoit
May 27, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I am an avid outdoorsman, a hunter and fisherman and would love to be conidered for the show if they run a season two. I feel as though I could really bring something to the show as well as test my survival skills.
kimi joiner
May 29, 2008 at 8:08 pm
i know i can do it icame from 12 kids we always struggled to win or compete i might not come back im the only female union bricklayer in the bricklayers international union i can do it and win to what ever it takes
vernon lowe
Jun 1, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Love the show.the flower lake crew.Jasmine is one tough cookie!You guys are my heroes!
Bryan
Jun 1, 2008 at 9:53 pm
I would jump at the chance to go and do this. Who wouldn’t. I am so sick of the hot wasteland of west Texas, seems like it would be a great place to get back to what I love and to cool off.
Martin
Jun 3, 2008 at 10:29 pm
The Alaska expierment was an amsazing and adventures show with tons of supense.I woud love to be apart of this some way or another with my two boys.If ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS.
whomanloon@yahoo.com
ph. 352-465-2471 please let us know of your next experiment we would love to try it
Thank you Martin, Joshua and Jared Jurczak
Martin
Jun 3, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Yes contact our family for the next one it was my favorite show and my kids don’t think I have it in me to survive I would love to prove them wrong.
Marty 51 Joshua 19 Jared 17
This would probably bring us closer than ever please consider us for your next adventure please
please please lol
the Jurczaks
Martin
Jun 3, 2008 at 10:36 pm
me want to go soon goonie gogo
whomanloon@yahoo.com must teach child lesson about nature she is cruel and unforgiving not like ther mama
Christa Myers
Jun 12, 2008 at 10:16 am
I would love an application to be involved in Season 2. My boyfriend, a horse trainer, and I, an artist, were born and raised in Texas and were very interested when they said at the end of the show that there was going to be another Alaska Experiment, and think it would be an awesome experience. Let us know!
Chuck Norris
Jun 17, 2008 at 1:45 am
I am a Texas Ranger and a martial arts madman. I would be perfect for this “alaska experiment.” Except, instead of me going to alaska and trying to survive for three months, alaska comes to ME and tries to survive for three SECONDS.
The Alaska Experiment 2 Casting Soon
Jul 3, 2008 at 12:13 pm
[...] the final expisode of the first season of Alaska Experiment they announced that they would be accepting applications for season 2 real soon. I have a link [...]
Wirels3
Aug 3, 2008 at 1:05 pm
They have already contacted the people they are interested in for Season 2. They are reviewing videos this coming week and calling the people they like to be on the show.
Susie
Nov 6, 2008 at 6:19 pm
ALASKA EXPERIMENT IS GREAT!! I did not get to see the original episodes starting in April 2008. I saw reruns of Episode 1-4. Does anyone know how or where I can watch FULL versions of Episodes 5-8, not just video clips?
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