Amber Hargrove Biography
Amber Hargrove is a reality TV personality known for appearing on the Discovery Channel’s survival reality series “Naked and Afraid.”
Hargrove is a decorated army veteran. She appeared on Naked And Afraid for three seasons from 2015 to 2017, per IMDb.
Hargrove is also the only woman on the show to have completed three 21-day challenges and one 40-day XL challenge. This makes her one of the most experienced and successful survivalists in the show’s history.
Age
Hargrove was born on October 26, 1986. She is 37 years old as of 2023.
Husband
Hargrove is married to Peter Kohler. Peter is a blade smith, biker, and member of the Dark Timber Brotherhood. He is a father of two kids named Ivy and Ford.
Hargrove was previously married to Steven Keller. She and her ex-husband Steven had two children together; Leila and Easton Keller.
Injury
During her Louisiana Naked and Afraid challenge, Hargrove had to leave after 24 days after her foot got swollen. It was initially believed to have been caused by a blood clot. However, it was discovered that she had been stung by hundreds of spiders.
Naked and Afraid
Hargrove is a survivalist and adventurer who has appeared on the reality TV show Naked and Afraid three times. She has appeared on the show five times.
In her first appearance, Amber partnered with Ryan Holt in the Florida Everglades, where they faced alligators, snakes, and mosquitoes. They completed the 21-day challenge with a PSR of 7.4/10.
In her second appearance, Amber returned for redemption in Namibia. She partnered with Don Nguyen, a book-smart survivalist. They also completed the 21-day challenge with a PSR of 7.6/10.
Hargrove joined the Naked and Afraid XL season 2 for her third appearance, where she teamed up with 11 other survivalists in South Africa for 40 days. She was one of the six who made it to the end, earning a PSR of 8.9/10.
In her fourth appearance, Amber participated in Naked and Afraid: Savage, where she had to survive alone for 14 days in Belize. She completed the challenge with a PSR of 9.1/10.
In her fifth and most recent appearance, Amber competed in Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing. During this challenge, she faced off against 11 other Naked and Afraid legends for a chance to win $100,000 and a perfect 10 PSR. The show premiered on April 7, 2023.
Amber Hargrove Skills
Hargrove is a former army instructor who has experience in combat and wilderness survival. One of Amber’s most impressive skills is her ability to make fire. She can make fire using various methods, such as a bow drill, a fire plow, or a magnifying glass. She has also used natural materials like pine resin, birch bark, or dried grass to create tinder and fuel for her fires.
Hargrove is also very knowledgeable when it comes to plants and animals. She can identify edible and medicinal plants, such as cattails, acorns, or prickly pear cactus. She can also recognize dangerous plants, such as poison ivy, poison oak, or stinging nettle. Amber can also hunt and trap animals for food, such as fish, frogs, snakes, or birds.
Her ability to build shelters is a skill that goes a long way in competitions such as Naked and Afraid. Amber has built shelters using different materials and techniques, such as palm fronds, bamboo poles, mud walls, or woven mats.
Net Worth
Hargrove has an estimated net worth of around $500,000.