Bio
Bill Alden is an American farmer/rancher and retired teacher from Albany, Oregon who was a contestant on the reality television competition The Amazing Race 19, in 2011.
His team partner was his wife Cathi Alden. He was 63 during filming of the Race.
Amazing Race Q&A
Describe what you do
I raise crops/animals, golf, travel, fix things, golf, build things in the shop, golf, exercise and did I mention golf?
How will these skills help you win The Race?
I'll kick butt in a golf challenge.
Three words to describe you
Procrastinator, tidy and worrisome.
Favorite hobbies
Building things, gardening and biking.
What famous person reminds you of yourself?
Daniel Boone
What famous person reminds you of your teammate?
Margaret Thatcher
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Cathi and my three children.
What scares you most about traveling?
Not taking enough pictures.
What excites you most about traveling?
The sights, cultures, people, lifestyles, etc.
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together
Sometimes her feelings get hurt when I suggest that she's not correct. We need to have a way to defuse this.
Pet peeve about your teammate
She throws my things away without asking!
What country and place would you most like to visit and why?
I'd like to go to the Amazon or Brazil and see the rainforest.
What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)?
I hope to gain excellent memories, new friends and have a fantastic time with my wife.