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Prepping 101: Urban Dwellers

Prepping 101: Urban Dwellers

​Don't Panic. Prepare Instead! While living in the city during a long-term disruption of water and electricity during a power grid failure is not the ideal or even possible for months on end, there are preparations you can make that will address the immediate needs of...

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Chinook Observer | ‘Survive and thrive’: Pacific County woman’s philosophy

Chinook Observer | ‘Survive and thrive’: Pacific County woman’s philosophy

Teacher, TV survival expert is role model for self-sufficiency From the Chinook Observer article authored by Patrick Webb: Nicole Apelian is a survivor. She leads safari groups to Africa, teaches outdoor survival skills and competes on TV reality shows which push...

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Portland Monthly | This Banana Slug–Eating Survivalist Will School You on Wilderness Skills

Portland Monthly | This Banana Slug–Eating Survivalist Will School You on Wilderness Skills

Nicole Apelian says those mustard-colored monopods are delicious. From the Portland Monthly article, authored by Rebecca Jacobson: Nicole Apelian can build a waterproof shelter from forest debris. She can start a fire in the dumping rain. And, most impressively, she...

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Indigenous Wisdom

Indigenous Wisdom

In my work, my teaching and my travels I have begun to see a shift of focus in recent years of people who are seeking deeper connection and more meaningful experiences in life than generally offered by our wider society. As the Western world continues to march forward...

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Discover Doctor Nicole’s Healing Salves

Discover Doctor Nicole’s Healing Salves

Nicole harnesses the medicinal power of herbs to create potent salves for a variety of injuries and illnesses. Whether you’re looking for a natural topical to treat scratches and bug bites, or a salve to ease muscle pain, Doctor Nicole has you covered. All products are non-GMO, gluten-free, and made from completely wild-harvested and/or organic herbs.

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A Month of Teaching and Travels

A Month of Teaching and Travels

I have just returned home after almost a month of teaching and travels, living outside almost the entire time. It was one of those perfect journeys, spent with good people outside in beautiful places. Soapstone Wilderness Living Skills Workshop My old friend Jose (who...

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Nicole on 7P’s of Survival Radio Show

Nicole on 7P’s of Survival Radio Show

Nicole Apelian speaks with Josh on his weekly live show "7P's of Survival". The two discuss her life’s journey leading up to the choice to take part in ALONE, what she decided to bring on the adventure and why she made those choices. Listen now:

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Survival Life Interview

Survival Life Interview

Nicole Apelian: A True Survivor Written by: Stacy Bravo Dr. Nicole Apelian has had an awesome, and at times challenging, journey — a journey she continues to share with others all over the world. Her grateful spirit, strong will, and expertise in the field of...

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Live Wire! at Mississippi Studios

Live Wire! at Mississippi Studios

Listen to Nicole on Live Wire! In celebration of Earth Day, Luke Burbank talks with survivalist Nicole Apelian, wildlife photographer Gerrit Vyn and poet Anis Mojgani on Live Wire! Radio. The "How on Earth?" episode was recorded live at Mississippi Studios on April...

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Decider – Going ‘Alone’

Decider – Going ‘Alone’

Going 'Alone': Survivalist Nicole Apelian On Being A Woman On History's Harrowing Hit Written by Meghan O'Keefe Nicole Apelian is one of three women competing on Alone this season. She’s an anthropologist, biologist, survival skills trainer, bush expert, and so much...

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Portland Tribune – Bits & Pieces

Portland Tribune – Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces Written by Jason Vondersmith It’s official: Portlander Nicole Apelian, 45, is listed as one of 10 contestants on the second season of upcoming reality series “Alone” on the History Channel. It’s slated to start April 21. The show’s premise: The...

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Alone Season 2 Premiere

Alone Season 2 Premiere

Catch the Alone Season 2 Premiere tonight! Tune in to the History Channel at 9pm EST to see Nicole and the other challengers begin their survival journeys. Nicole discusses her goals for the experience:

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Gratitude

Gratitude

I start my days off with gratitude. No matter how bad things seem in life there is always something to be grateful for. That thankfulness can change your whole outlook for the day. My youngest son and I sometimes do a simple gratitude: Thank you for the birds and the...

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Sneak Peek

Sneak Peek

Here's the newest trailer for Alone - it's premiering Thursday, April 21 at 9/8c on History. Ten people enter the Vancouver Island wilderness carrying only what they can fit in a small backpack. They are alone in harsh, unforgiving terrain with a single mission–stay...

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Alone – Season 2!

Alone – Season 2!

Season 2 of the History Channel's hit show Alone is back - and Nicole Apelian is one of the 10 hardcore survivalists on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Equipped only with limited gear, their wilderness experience, and cameras to self-document their journeys,...

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