Karie Lee Knoke
Karie Lee Knoke is a survivalist, wilderness educator, and energy medicine practitioner best known for lasting 75 days as a finalist on Alone Season 9. Her journey from suburban Seattle to off-grid living in a 30-foot yurt set the stage for a life devoted to teaching primitive skills, mental resilience, and sacred connection to nature.
As founder of the Sacred Cedars Wilderness School in Sandpoint, Idaho, Karie Lee leads immersive workshops on shelter building, foraging, fire by friction, and energy-balancing practices. Her background in psychology and computer science gives her a unique perspective on the mental challenges of remote survival.
Karie Lee integrates Eastern meridian techniques, chakra alignment, and gratitude rituals into every lesson—helping students master both hard and soft skills for thriving in the wild. Through her writing, teaching, and speaking, she inspires others to follow their deepest dreams and respect the intelligence of the natural world.
- Website: karieleeknoke.com/mystory
- Known for: 75 days on Alone Season 9
- Founder: Sacred Cedars Wilderness School
- Focus: Primitive living, energy medicine, mental resilience
- Location: Sandpoint, Idaho