Age: 24

Hometown: Hoktika, New Zealand

Occupation: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor

Poldi Waldmann-Moloney lives in a small coastal town situated on New Zealand’s South Island. Growing up with fishing and world-class hunting on his doorstep, it was easy for him to step outside and learn all that the land had to teach him. He started young, shooting his first deer with a compound bow at 14 years old. Since then, he’s shot well over 100 big game animals with archery equipment.

Poldi’s work as a whitewater kayaking instructor has tested his problem solving skills and overcoming difficult situations. Building a strong mental game with paddling all over the world and hunting the southern alps spending close to 150 days a year bow hunting.

After studying, he moved home to spend time with his parents and chip away at life. He will struggle being away from the and the comforts of home and the support he gains from friends and family. At the young age of 24, Poldi has a drive to show the world that he can push through the unthinkable. During the Alone experience, he wants to embrace hardship but also find the light in dark times to prepare himself for life.