Age: 35

Profession: Expedition Leader, QLD

Quote: “I want to find out if I really know my shit, or if I’m full of it!”

Karla is always on the go – she hasn’t stopped travelling, moving, skilling-up or adventuring since she first started. Her relentless energy and drive have defined her life of adventure and exploration. When she’s not on a ship leading expeditions across the globe, she’s travelling around Australia, living nomadically out of her 4WD.

Growing up in the Girl Guides, a lot of her childhood and teenage years were spent in the outdoors – and everything she’s done since has been outside!

Karla has worn many hats: wildlife zookeeper, commercial helicopter pilot, Kimberley fishing guide, and member of the Army Reserves among them. All will serve her well as she faces the challenges of Alone. Karla can fend for herself. She has extensive hands-on experience with wildlife – she can read animal behaviours, track, and catch them by hand.

A seasoned big game hunter, she’s now looking forward to facing a new test: hunting without her trusted firearms or bow. A confident trapper, fisher and forager, she’s comfortable in her ability to make use of what the land offers. “Bush tucker is my jam.” she says, “I’ve eaten scorpions, snails, spiders, and mealworms – foraging is what I rely on the most in the wild.” For the past six years, Karla has thrived in solitude, travelling solo and working remotely, embracing the freedom of living life on her own terms. Winning would elevate her nomadic lifestyle to the next level.