Ep 2. Mars on Earth

In Dual Survival season 3 episode 2 titled "Mars on Earth," survival experts Cody Lundin and Joe Teti find themselves in an extremely harsh and unforgiving environment as they try to survive in the lava fields of Oregon's Newberry Volcano. A place that is often referred to as "Mars on Earth."

As they start their journey, they are immediately faced with a major challenge. The lava fields are sharp, jagged, and unforgiving, making it nearly impossible to traverse them without protection. Without proper shoes, they risk cutting their feet on the razor-sharp rocks, which would mean game over in this hostile environment.

With survival on the line, Cody and Joe must work together to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. They start by building footwear that can withstand the harsh conditions. With only the materials they can scavenge in the area, they fashion shoes out of the fibers of the wildflowers and stick them together with pine sap they extract from a nearby tree. Incredibly, they create tough and durable shoes that will protect their feet and allow them to continue their journey.

The hostile environment they are in is not the only thing the two survival experts need to worry about. Water is also scarce in the area, and they must find a source to quench their thirst. With no streams or rivers in sight, Cody and Joe have to improvise and extract water from a nearby rock by heating it up with fire, then using a plastic bag to collect the condensation that forms on its surface.

As the days pass, Cody and Joe realize that they need to make a more significant effort to find water. So they decide to climb up a nearby mountain in search of a better water source. The climb is grueling, and the weather conditions become harsher as they ascend. They face high winds and thick clouds that reduce visibility, posing more challenges to their already arduous journey.

When they finally reach the peak of the mountain, they spot a nearby lake that will provide them with the water they need. But to reach the lake, they must make a treacherous descent down the steep cliffs. The descent is scary and treacherous, and both survival experts know that one wrong step could be fatal.

Once they reach the lake, they are pleasantly surprised. The clean water is teeming with fish, which is an excellent source of protein and a welcome change from their monoculture diet of foraged plants and bugs. Using their survival skills, they fashion a crude fishing line and start catching fish, which they cook over an open fire.

As the episode progresses, we see Cody and Joe working together and relying on their survival skills to overcome the challenges that come their way. Their journey is both physical and emotional, and as they make their way through the dangerous terrain, we see them grow not only as survival experts but also as individuals who can work together to overcome adversity.

In the end, the episode shows us that survival is not just about physical strength but also mental strength and the ability to adapt to the environment. Cody and Joe exemplify these qualities as they make their way back to civilization, having conquered the lava fields of Oregon's Newberry Volcano.