Shivangi Sinha
Nero Buys had a lot of experience being in the wild, but he also knew that survival on History Channel’s ‘Alone’ was not going to be easy. He joined the other contestants in season 13, where they were dropped in the Richardson Mountains, north of the Arctic Circle. While others struggled with the challenging environment and terrain, Nero managed to secure a big win that secured his place for the long run. His ability to see through things quickly and get through them is what truly sets him apart, no matter what is in front of him.
Nero Buys Was Able to Hunt a Big Beaver Right at the Beginning of the Season
Nero Buys entered season 13 knowing that the Richardson Mountains would test every part of his survival ability. He avoided the early panic that forced several contestants to leave. Instead, Nero relied on his experience in the Canadian boreal forest to prepare for the long haul. His turning point came when he secured a large beaver, which gave him an important source of calories and fat. He rendered around five pounds of fat and carefully preserved it, creating a valuable reserve that would later help him endure the extreme cold. He also caught hares and showed restraint by releasing one rather than taking more than he needed.
As winter became harsher, Nero faced the same physical and psychological pressures that affected the remaining contestants. He experienced muscle cramps, hunger and the emotional strain of prolonged isolation. Bear activity near his camp also forced him to change how he disposed of fish remains to avoid drawing the animal back. Yet Nero continued fishing, trapping and preserving food. By the time he reached the final three, his strategy had paid off as he was in a comparatively strong condition.
Nero Buys is an Advocate of Outdoor Activity for Kids Today
Nero Buys is someone with a wide range of life experiences. Things have turned out for him in a way that has allowed him to explore different kinds of work and follow new interests along the way. It started when he was young and did not want to finish school, but his parents wanted him to have a safety net as well. Nero trained as a boilermaker and welder to pursue his passion for building and creating with his hands. He stayed in the trade for a few years, but it was not fulfilling enough, so he joined the Australian Army as a Fitter-Machinist and Armorer. During his tenure of about seven years, Nero even went to Afghanistan in 2010 and worked within Australia’s SASR unit. Soon, he learned he was going to be a father and took an 8-year hiatus from his career.
During this time, Nero started experimenting with and indulging in bushcraft and eventually got the chance to work at one of the top schools. He traveled to other countries and finally decided to start his own business. In 2023, he launched NaturePost, an outdoor program for kids and their parents. It remains his ongoing endeavor, through which he conducts field programs and helps young people develop practical outdoor skills. Nero also has a 12-month mailing system that encourages kids to connect more deeply with the nature around them.
Nero is also an educator who uses his own website and YouTube channel to share instructional and tutorial-style content, including bushcraft skills, outdoor survival techniques, wilderness training, camping and practical ways to become more confident in nature. His past experiences continue to shape his mentoring and speaking engagements. Always looking for his next adventure, he went on an expedition at the LaCloche Heaven’s Gate Loop in March 2026. Nero is an outdoor advocate who remains fully committed to helping people reconnect with nature in their own ways.
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Nero Buys is Surrounded by the Love of His Wife and Son
Nero Buys has the greatest support system in his wife, Jen, and his son, Lockie. During the hiatus from his career, Nero was a stay-at-home father to his son. The time he spent with Lockie outdoors honing his bushcraft skills eventually inspired him to launch his own business. In fact, Jen always recognized his passion, and in 2024, she sent her husband to Canada for a winter expedition with Kie and Dave Marrone at Lure of the North. He was only supposed to stay for a couple of months, but the expedition lasted much longer for him. Towards the end, Jen and Lockie joined him, making the experience even more memorable. They have continued to cheer him on throughout his journey in the season and have been an important source of encouragement as he takes on new challenges.
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