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#3.01 Rick J Petersen Has Been Preparing for Alone Australia Season 2 His Whole Life

March 27, 2024 • Season 3 • Episode 1

Alone Australia Season 2 will premiere on Wednesday 27th of March at 7:30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand.

We Are Explorers host Tim Ashelford talks with Alone Australia contestant Rick J Petersen on how he developed his survival skills from a young age, his preparedness for undertaking Alone in the New Zealand climate and terrain, and his popularity on TikTok.

In this chat we cover:

Rick's childhood on Tasman Island
His love for Northern Australia
15 years in the army and SAS
Interest in Aboriginal culture
Alone Australia Season 2
New Zealand wildlife, climate, and terrain
Rick's survival courses
TikTok

Follow Rick J Petersen:
Website: https://rickjpetersen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickjpetersen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rickjpetersen5921
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickjohnpetersen
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rickjpetersen?lang=en

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