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Who is Max Djenohan on 'Race to Survive Alaska' and 'Naked and Afraid'? Everything About Him You Don’t Know

Max Djenohan is well known to followers of the popular reality TV shows Naked and Afraid and Race to Survive Alaska. As reported by The Seattle Times, Max had initially only been a part of a fourteen-day fan challenge, but he chose to come back for a full twenty-one days in the second season. This made him something of an expert in survival techniques. When asked why he didn't make clothes, he responded by saying that the first priority should be finding shelter, then making fire, and then looking for water and food.

#1. Who is Max Djenohan?

Max Djenohan in Race to Survive AlaskaSource: Distractify

Max is 33 years old and has a unique background. His father is an African artist from the Ivory Coast, while his mother is a fifth-generation Seattleite (Duwamish Land) native. Max was born in Seattle, and then spent his first 3 years of life in the Ivory Coast. After this, he moved to Brooklyn, New York for a couple of years, before returning to Seattle, where he currently lives.
Max also appeared in an episode of the spin-offs Naked and Afraid: Alone — in which he had to survive by himself — and Naked and Afraid XL, a 40-day survival challenge. Now, Max is returning for yet another edition of the XL spin-off, this time competing for an unprecedented 60 days in wilderness (via The Futon Critic).
Clearly, Max isn't afraid to go on Naked and Afraid. But what else is there to know about this beloved survivalist? Keep reading to find out.

#2. Max Djenohan is an outdoorsman

Max Djenohan in Race to Survive AlaskaSource: Netflix Life

When he's not competing on reality TV, Max Djenohan is an enthusiastic snowboarder who is sponsored by various companies. He has been employed at Boardworks Tech Shop in Washington since it opened, as stated on its website. Additionally, videos on the Boardworks site show Max snowboarding in the Pacific Northwest.
Max opened up to The Snowboarder's Journal about his experience being "pretty much the only Black kid at every competition" and diversity in the sport. "All the people of color represented by [REI] are sitting by a fire, literally doing the least. You have no top tier athletes showing," he said when asked about media representation. "Who said a collegiate basketball player couldn't be one of the top climbers on earth? Not being able to see yourself there, that's the barrier." 
On top of being an athlete and survivalist, Max happens to be a nature photographer, selling many of his prints on his official website, where he says he "is seldom seen without a camera in his hand." Whether Max is in the middle of nowhere or close to home, it's clear that he is always eager for an adventure.
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#3. Discovery Channel reached out to Max to ask for his participation

Who is Max Djenohan in Naked and AfraidSource: People

At the age of 28, Max was contacted by the Discovery Channel's show 'Naked and Afraid' to take part in an extremely difficult reality TV competition. Currently, Max is involved with "the Service Board," a non-profit organization in Seattle, Washington, that has been providing social justice, equity and outdoor opportunities to BIPOC youths for 26 years.
Max has taken the unconventional route to get to where he is today but in doing so, has created a very unique skillset and resume, unlike anybody else. 
Max has worked with the Discovery Channel and NBC, Participating on ‘The First Man Out 3’, ‘Race to Survive Alaska’ and completing a running total of six ‘Naked and Afraid’ Challenges. Max works with outdoor brands, snowboard sponsors, athletes, production companies, and a variety of professionals. Built for adventure, he thrives when the going gets tough!
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