What was your favorite challenge and why?
My favorite challenge was also the hardest challenge for me. It was the fourth one where we had to climb a mountain with a horse. This was a beast. Honestly, top five hardest things I've ever done both mentally and physically. But I had fun because Jenna and I competed really hard and ended up doing pretty good. Actually would have won it if I could gauge the weight of bananas a little better. It was also really important that we did well because at that point we thought the couples were pretty happy with their partners and would choose to stay with each other during the ceremony. Which means the losing couple would be the ones going home. Boy was I wrong.

Was there anything off-screen that you feel the audience missed out on?
It appeared that Jenna and I left on really bad terms, which was true; however we eventually settled our differences and will remain friends.

Any fun anecdotes or run-ins with nature you'd like to share?
Those damn bananas in the fourth challenge will haunt my dreams for years. I also wouldn't mind grilling a guinea fowl for dinner one of these days. Ben can vouch for me on that.

What did you learn about yourself through this experience?
I need to be more open with members of the opposite sex; I can't judge the weight of bananas to save my life, and my body can't handle exotic foods very well.

Why did you decide to take part in this show?
A bunch of hot, single women running around the jungle half-naked? Why wouldn't I take part :) But in all honesty, I was open to meeting someone, but I didn't really think it was realistic to fall in love in such a short time period.

Would you call yourself an outdoorsy person? Why or why not?
Yes, growing up in Idaho being outdoors was part of the lifestyle. Summer months were spent fishing, boating, wakeboarding and golfing. We had a ski hill about 45 minutes from my house, so winter months were spent snowboarding. I've seen my involvement in these activities decrease significantly as I've gotten older so I was hoping I could channel my teenage years to do well.

What are your afraid of?
Sharks. They scare the $&#! out of me.

What surprised you most about being in the jungle?
Being completely at the mercy of the elements.

What was the hardest thing for you to live without? What did you miss the most?
American food. At first, the food was great but the repetitiveness of it really killed me. Ended up getting sick and losing close to 15 pounds. Wasn't pretty.

What would other people say are your best qualities?
They'd describe me as sarcastically sincere (I'm coining that phrase). I tried to get along with everyone but I wasn't afraid to give people crap or laugh at myself when it was appropriate. Nice smile, likable, ridiculously good-looking :).

Describe the worst date you've ever been on.
This is tough for me because I honestly don't really have a horrible experience. There's nothing that stands out. Apparently I need to date more.

What qualities do you find to be most important in your partner?
Keeping your composure when things are not going your way. Which is pretty funny because I have a mouth like a sailor when I get frustrated. I think it's nice to have someone who's somewhat athletic. Makes the challenges easier. Staying positive throughout the challenges are important too. As far as a romantic partner, I mean, that initial attraction is really important. I think you need a spark at some point to incentivize getting to know someone further. Family is a big part of my life so I prefer a girl who is close to her family as well.

Describe your ideal date.
Listening to live music at an outdoor bar or restaurant in San Francisco on a beautiful day.