ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Two Alaskans will represent the last frontier in the American Ninja Warrior West Regional Finals June 22, 2026 on NBC.
Nick Hanson, 38, from Unalakleet and Talus Bunch, 15, from Wasilla both qualified for the finals last week. Hanson, an 11-year Ninja veteran, made it through the entire course to punch his ticket. Bunch did not complete the course but ranked fourth best out of the finishers, propelling him to the finals.
Training for a lifelong dream
Bunch said he has been training his whole life for this moment.
“It’s like a lifelong dream for me. So, getting on was such a big accomplishment for me,” Bunch said…