Pavlina Pizova

Pavlina Pizova is a Czech tramper who gained international attention for her harrowing survival story in New Zealand's backcountry. In 2016, she faced an unimaginable ordeal when her partner, Ondrej Petr, died after they fell from the Routeburn Track. Alone and trapped in a remote hut for nearly a month, Pizova survived on limited supplies and fought against extreme weather conditions, ultimately using her resourcefulness to signal for help. Her experience underscores the dangers of wilderness exploration and the strength of human resilience in the face of adversity.