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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Host: Tim Ashelford