Who Won Race To Survive Alaska 2023?

Oliver and Wilson won the Race to Survive Alaska 2023. They were the first team to complete the final race and reach the last medallion.

The duo was one of two sets of siblings on the USA Network's survival show -the other being adventuring enthusiasts and one of the final teams, Cason and Bella Crane. 

The Alaskan brother, Oliver, 25, and Wilson Hoogendorn, 23, took home a whopping half-million-dollar prize home and were on cloud nine.

Hoogendorn siblings are Inupiaq from Nome, Alaska, known for their feats of endurance and wilderness skills. Wilson is a gold diver, spending six hours a day underwater.

His older brother, Oliver is a commercial fisherman. The duo works together -they hunt moose, whales, and seals, using traditional techniques, tools, and weapons made from wood and ivory.

They surely value the land that sustains them, which is evident from their actions and survival skills. 

They were the first Alaskan natives to summit Denali in just 13 days. They conquered the highest peak in North America with just $2,000, while it takes at least $15,000 for most people.

They shared about how they saved money and admitted to not having enough. Due to this, they didn't take a guide and did it by themselves.

Hoogendorn brothers also appeared on KTVA News to share their Denali experience in 2019. 

Their undying passion for the mountains was inspired by Jeff Collins, their cross-country coach, who invited them for an exciting run outside Nome.

And now, after winning the first season of Race to Survive: Alaska, the Alaskan brothers added yet another victorious record in their adventurous history.

Max & Christian, Cason & Bella, and Oliver & Wilson were the final three teams of Race to Survive Alaska. The grand finale aired on June 5 at 11/10c on USA Network.

The grand finale saw the three teams competing in the brutal and exhilarating climatic push to claim the ultimate $500,000 prize. And the winners were none other than Oliver and Wilson.

But that doesn't mean the other teams didn't win in other ways. In the final clip, they all shared their great experience in the show.

The Hoogendorn brothers first completed their task and arrived to claim the last medallion. They were dancing with joy as they put on their crowning medallion.

They embraced each other with a warm hug and began to celebrate their win. "Everything we have done is worth it," they said.

Everything they did up to that point came together with than final win. They admitted they wouldn't have don't it without the trust and support they have with each other.

"Without Wilson life would be like not meaningless but close to it," said Oliver to the camera.

Max and Christian arrived second in the final spot. "Bravo gentlemen," they shouted from afar. They said that they eyed these boys from the beginning of the competition.

They shared they wouldn't have chosen any other people they could have lost to. "They were humble, they were kind, and the better team won straight up," they added.

Max further said, "These experiences are thicker than blood." He and Christian were the only teams left in finals that weren't blood. 

Cason and Bella were the last to arrive. Talking to the camera, Bella referred to the competition as a grueling race -mentally, physically, and emotionally. She was the only girl left in the finale.

She said she wouldn't have done it without any other human being than her brother Cason.

Race to Survive Alaska has just ended and fans are already wondering about the second season. However, the USA Network is yet to announce the renewal of the show.

The series has generally received positive reviews from viewers -attaining an impressive 7.8 IMDb rating. It has also gained an average audience score of 4.4 out of 5 on Rotten Tomatoes.

If you enjoy any of the survival shows, you will probably enjoy this USA Network show. Season 1 challenged the participants with six intense races over the course of 46 days.

The competition was made more difficult by the adventurous obstacles in the racer's way. 

"This best survival show in recent years," an IMDb user pinned. The user further wrote about the perfect combination of trail running, navigation, and survival stuff like frogging and fishing in the show.

Following the popularity of the show, it will probably return for the second season. It has a lot of viewers and networks are less likely to cancel such popular shows only after one season.

Most of the time programs are canceled for financial reasons. Low viewership will lead to low advertising and subscription revenue, prompting any networks to replace it with another show.

Other potential reasons for canceling include unfavorable critical reviews, conflicts among the show's cast members, and controversies involving the show's cast.

Well, USA Network's Race to Survive: Alaska has not been involved in such cases. So, there is a high possibility the show will return for the second season.