ALONE SEASON 7 Q & A with RW
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- Roland Welker, WINNER of History Channel's -ALONE-SEASON-7-answers questions submitted to him regarding experiences on ALONE. Watch and see if your question got answered!
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When he started talking about extreme survival details like the blue inside of a squirrel belly.. I knew he would win. I’m convinced He’s the best wilderness man in the world.
Yes and they chose to show the whiny bunch rather than Roland the great Survivor of worst wilderness
100% agree with you.
What did it mean? I seen that episode...I am not an outdoorsman by any means I just enjoy the show. Did it mean the squirrel was eating more blueberries than normal? Thats what I thought. Anybody know?
Clay could hang with him for sure. Roland seems to thrive on alone though.
@@danielleclair1360No, an animal’s inner hide will change from blue to white as shorter, colder days approach. I’m not a biologist. I do know that it had nothing to do with the squirrel eating berries. I trap coyotes and they can be blue or white hides depending on when I get them during the season.
RW doesn't get enough credit for being a very high IQ guy. I think people underestimate just how intelligent he is.
This is laughable. He has an average IQ at best.
@@christopherwray4788 Says the average iq guy.
@@rodneystanger1651 nah
@@christopherwray4788 how do u know
NOBODY UNDERESTIMATED HIS IQ BRO
He is just awesome. His responses... nope i wont tell you about my knife,nope i wont tell you my berry secrets. He knows if they ever do the allstar cast that he will be back... so why reveal all the secrets. Smart man. That is why he won. Smart, woodsy, and awesome. Love all his honery responses. Pure perfection.
There’s a lot of smart people out there in the world. That’s not why he won though. Not saying he isn’t smart. He’s highly intelligent. He won because he possess a trove of skills, knowledge, and attributes. And his genetic make up for risk, physicality, independence, toughness, grit, bravery, etc. etc. None of us would be here if not for guys like Roland all those thousands of years ago. He set the bar about as high as it will go for the show. And he did it at 47...... several years past his prime of 35
It’s a little sad though because sharing knowledge isn’t a bad thing and how should somebody young learn if not from the proven Oldtimers. Someone has thought him someday I believe
@@max_fjellstorm gotta learn for yourself
Why do a Q&A video if you don't answer the questions?
@@williamparker1644 because a magician dosent ever tell how exactly it's done. He wants you to find our for yourself what works best!!!!!♡
Hi Roland, we are Felix and Alisa from Germany. We just recently watched Alone season 7 with you. We are so inspired by you, especially how we got to know you in the season. Thank you so much for sharing your moments with all of us. It was an honor
He is the epitome of a stoic, humble, masculine man. I truly don't think he has an ego. He is who he is truly because he is just himself. Every man should strive to be more like this man. We need more of this.
Right on Jason!
Amen! It is inspiring!
NO EGO..HE'S AWESOME
I teared up when you started humming the “Standing” hymn at the end in honor of your mother. Fantastic accomplishment. God bless
💪💪thank you. God Bless
Yep I cried and hope that will be my son when I’m gone but hopefully much sooner. It’s great for his testimony about his mother’s faith that gave me some solace.
Yeah a lot of emotion went through me as well.
Me too , best of best
I was gonna say the same thing! standing standing! powerful standing in the promises of God
The questions in comments have been added to list for next Q and A. Thank you
Did you ever add the chapter to the book or make a knife deal so you can answer the knife questions ..
I hope you can sell a xrapload of custom Roland
He said to Betty, "You can buy me a beer."
The idea that a million heir MAN tells a woman she can buy him a beer is just wonderful to me.
Roland is more than just a hero. This brother is an INOVATOR!
Lmao...hel yea
Million heir LOL dumb shit you mean millionaire?
@@investinthebest778
Ha!
So effin embarrassing.
Thanks man.
Lol he probably forgot he was a millionaire lol he doesn't seem like material type guy. Maybe he can buy himself gold mine to mine for gold instead of black coal like his family. He sure made the show.
"I like being alone. My life is better with less people in it. I don't need a lot of people in my face. The less the better." I concur. I spend a lot of time alone as well. I absolutely relate to this. Excellent Q&A. Thank you for taking the time answer the questions. Keep it coming.
Roland! You are a beast. Just watched all 7 seasons. If i could pick one person to be out there with it would be you. Skills, mental strength, and the x factor being "woodsy". Inspirational you are. Roland W! Hands down you are the most talented and tenacious and smart. Made me wanna go in my backyard in Connecticut and get woodsy!
Right on my man!!💪💪
Roland, thank you for taking the time to post this video. I work in the oilfield in Wyoming( right by a coal mine 🇺🇸 😎). The fellas and I watched this season of Alone at camp. Every one of us liked that you stopped to pay tribute to the “Old Timers” throughout the season. I know this video is three years old but we were wondering if you saw a surge in folks wanting your guide services once the show aired?
Roland - The man, the myth, the legend. What an inspiration!
I only now finished watching S7 and I was just preying in the last 3 episodes that no accidents would happen to you Roland. I knew if no accidents than you would win. Thank you for the inspiration, for sharing your personal story about your mother and the wealth of wisdom. You've become my favorite person from all the other 6 season's I've seen and I don't plan to see any more seasons either or at least for a good while, I'm done with the show for now and happy. You're a legend!
Roland you are a noble beast with a touch of the savage! I knew unless you got injured that you were going to win, and it was a pleasure watching you do it. Happy for your success. You earned it. And I was touched by your realizations concerning your Mother that you shared. It gave me hope concerning my own sons. I won't trouble you with questions, as the woods give me all the answers I need. But I will say keep one step ahead of the gold diggers. I sure there's a caravan heading north as I write this. All my best. Lisa
Did you expect that your strongest competitors would be the 2 women? Who did you think your biggest competition would be prior to drop off? Mad props to you for all your skills, Roland, but I was so impressed with the ladies and want to know what the 100 Day Man thinks of their abilities and skills. Serious Girl Power going on out there in the Arctic.
Pop pop
It was really impressive, those women are tough I wouldn’t last a week
@@DanielJoseMP Only "tough" because they carry so much more fat than a man. Not strong enough to do what a man can do. Getting tired of the "tough woman" meme, and my wife is beyond sick of it.
@@DanielJoseMP I would have never been able to apply to go because of the cold temps.😁
Kielyn looked like man those arms and long hair pits. All the time crying toying constantly to show that women were strong as men. CALLIE was great would have made it til the end if her poor toes had not frozen pulled out for frostbite! She never cried even when she pulled the quill out of her back shoulder or when she burst her mouth and eyebrow on ice. She was the best girl that's been on the Alone show my vote!
Hey Roland, Luke here from Ontario Canada...Just want you to know just after a couple episodes of Alone I knew you were gunna win. It was team Roland every Thursday my man. You deserved that win 110% happy I found you on CZcams. Take care buddy
I also think the last girl on the show deserve a lot of respect if not for her toe she would have won also because she was so strong minded
Yes Roland was the strongest and he also was lucky that he got that musk ox or els I think he may have struggled to get to those 100 days but he did take down that big animal with a great shot and was just so skilled in the way he build his house and the room to all his meet etc those kind of things where a big factor this man gotta be the strongest I have ever seen on this show
Roland is amazing. If it was the end of the world U would want to be with this guy. I wonder how he would do in Australia. Love to see him do it in Australia
The way you heaved all those giant ROCKS and huge LOGS was unreal. You are no quit strong hard working MAN! To see a REAL man is far and few between!
This is so awesome that you have your own channel! I just moved to Virginia mountains and don’t have cable anymore and just streamed your win on my phone! I was so happy it was you, when you got that musk ox I was like this guys going to win. Can’t wait to watch all your videos, you remind me a lot of my dad 👌🏻
Appreciate that. Keep you eyes peeled for hopefully 2 videos a week.
I also like that he said “we”. I’m a bit of a lone wolf as well. When you are your only company me becomes we because of the constant inner dialogue that occurs and it’s amazing how much others are part of your internal conversations. When my father passed I had no idea how much he was part of every thought until it hurt to think of him. Then I realized my mind was constantly asking him questions, at least once every 15 minutes, in order to figure things out. But I don’t think it has to be anybody particular when saying “we”. Could just be you and God, and I think it’s a sign of humility to say “we just killed a musk ox.”
I think it’s a very interesting thing to discuss even if only discussing it with myself.
Roland you are the KING the MAN the MYTH the LEGEND and now the millionaire you deserve it so much I hope you now can enjoy life without ever have to worry about money ever again
I just finish watch the show and man I just cheered all the way through that just one person would make it and I gotta say I thought from the start you would go far just because of the way you build your house but I but I didnt think nobody could make it to day 100 but then I thought about who would last the longest and gave all the participants days on how long I thought the different participants would last and I thought you were the one who would last the longest but I said I believe him Roland he will reach the longest but 75 days would be end station but when I saw you make it to day 75 I also knew you would complete it but I also thought that the last woman would reach the finish line and I am sure if not for her toe she would have completed it and it also would have been so well deserved because she also had that happy spirit through out. Really big congrats to be the first man to survive 100 days and earn your 1.000.000 $$
"An animal will fight with everything it has until it has nothing left." Never heard it put better.
Hello my old friend & congratulations! As soon as I heard you were going to be on the show I knew you would win ! Would love to catch up with you if you ever come back to Pennsylvania! How does it feel to go from a guy that liked to keep to himself to being the 100 day king & known by millions? Once again congratulations!!!
Just passing by to say
Watching the last episode
Still dunno who's the winner (until I went and read the bio, like 2min ago)
Since the 1st episode thought it would be you or the super freaking amazing Can/Spa Lady
Awesome to see there's still "fast to fame" ppl that keep their integrity, goodness and honesty throughout
Best of high 5s
I have been an avid watcher of "Alone" to include revisiting many past episodes over and over again. You are by far my favorite participant! Those girls were pretty bad add too. Thanks to you and the History channel.
Thanks Aaron! Appreciate that Bro
Congratulations on the 100 days.
Season 7 was the best by far. Very entertaining.
I like primitive bows was keen to find out what model and brand yours was.
Cheers
Roland is willing to do anything it takes to survive, that is why he is the champ. Eating stomach contents is a hell of a thing to do.
Just like the mountain men of the early 1800's . Can listen to your stories for hours.
Roland, I just finished season 7, and I loved watching you use your skills as time went on. It was WILD! You are incredible, and I hope you are really enjoying your life. Sending support from Seattle.
Just finished Alone Season 7. Congrats sir! You might be the toughest SOB on the planet!
Dude first episode I told my wife... this dudes bad ass he’s totally gonna win! Bad ass man
thanks Roland ! cant wait to hear more when you get the time.
Roland, you're awesome! My family on my mother's side are from Pottsville English/Ukrainian coal mining. My great grandfather died from the black lung.
I am shocked how well spoken and awesome this guy is!! I did not like his edit but maybe that is cuz I was rooting for callie ;) such insight, and such a brilliant, knowledgeable guy. I love that he keeps some secrets. I probably would too if in the same position!
I just watched this season for the 2nd time on Netflix. During the actual season on History Channel, I was in front of the tube weekly to watch. I'm a fan. Roland, you made comment several times that you were out for the win and it wasn't a spiritual journey. I beg to differ. You got the win AND a spiritual experience. Hope you are doing well. Wish they would have an all-star season to see you back in action. Have to shout out to Callie and Kielyn being runners up. Major girl power along with the 100 day King!
On the very first episode, it seemed like a no brainer, this guy Roland will win. As many of us solo wilderness people would agree, here is a guy you wish you could have on your team. Alone isn't just a TV show. The world is headed for disaster, literal Armageddon, and bushcraft people will barely notice that anything has changed, while the city people will go crazy, starve and kill each other. I recommend to everyone to learn survival skills for the difficult times coming. Congrats Roland for being such an inspiration for the world. Like you I have such a respect for the old-timers and wish they were more appreciated today. I'm glad to see there is still an old-timer alive today.
Great content Roland, keep it coming!
Thank you Roland for this Q&A. Appreciate it.
I was team Roland from the get-go.. but seeing him on the q&a with the gold hat, I knew he won.
Another Q & A around the corner!
I knew he was the winner as well i could just feel it by the looks in everyone elses faces. Lol
I enjoyed your Q & A Roland. From the get-go, you remind me of a modern-day Grizzle Adams, it's a fascinating lifestyle.
You put the muskox hide on the ceiling of Rock House - did you ever use it for a blanket or was it better utilized on the ceiling to keep heat from escaping?
Congrats Roland, they put the season on Netflix and very close to the beginning I had a feeling you where just going to crush it. Definitely wish I had the means to take more time to go up north to explore the beauty of that place.
Just a straight badass glad he won
My favorite on any of the Alone programs is NO DOUBT: RRRRRRRROOOOOOLLLLLAAAAAND!!! It was so nice to see and hear all the right things being done and said on the show (from the intro I liked him a lot, he was my pick for winning). I bet he laughs at the things he sees people doing and saying on the show, I laugh all the time and palm face at the dumb things they say and do. Roland is a true Bushman/Woodsman with all the knowledge and experience plus the "social nature" needed to succeed out there...(he doesn't "need" other people and has confidence 100%, self esteem 100%) I told my wife at the beginning: "This guy has it down, barring an unpredictable event/catastrophic accident, etc, HE WILL WIN." I was impressed with those gals too, but they weren't 100% and it showed later on as time and cold moved on. Roland was on it and very impressive. Props, Kudos, Honors and Big Congrats to Roland. Oh, hey Brother, invest a nice big chunk of that Million and let it GROW! Time will tell how glad you are that you did, we cannot be out in the bush for too many more decades right?! Better to have enough to live out easily without worry of $$$ in the "old timer years" :)
Great reply. Thanks... appreciate it
Roland , awesome stuff! You're giving men a reason to step up their game! Shout out to your Mama who made you and congratulations on spanking that challenge! Not bad pay for 100 days of doing what you love! Thanks for sharing a little time with us!
You’re hilarious 😆 #100dayking
Would pay good money for one of your hats! Next time you’re in the west stop by AZ! Beers on us!
Just finished season 7. You are a legend. If I’m ever randomly lost in Alaska, I hope I run across you.
I HAD FUN WATCHING ROLAND ON ALONE, VERY FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING GUY, GLAD HE WON
Glad you were the one to win it all! You taught me so much out there man, thanks for everything
My grand father was a Pennsylvania coal miner, and I understand the resource that coal is..I grew up in Leeper, in the Allegheny National Forest..I have a homestead in the Adirondack Forest, I built my own solar system from 48 EVE LIFEPO4 prismatic cells, EG4 6000 XP inverter/solar charge controller, three JK BMS's, along with a bunch of solar panels..The system all together cost about $7,000--$8,000 and will last well over 20 years..If you can DIY, like everything, it is well worth it..Solar is rough in the far north and for industrial needs, but great for being off grid..I built a bunch of cabins on my forest property that I rent out on AIRBNB and Hipcamp..Wood burners, well water, solar, giant garden, fruit trees, berry bushes..I have another off grid property in Florida, and spend my winters there, with a much smaller solar system..I've lived my life alot like you have, except in Montana, Wyoming and and Idaho, much respect, great job..Done several long motorcycle trips too..Most certainly prefer being alone, or with one other person, my wife..
What was the first meal you had after leaving the show?
Ants
@@fancyandfreeoutdoors crow cause he is a full out bullshiter
@@mikehoffman5542 how is he a bullshitter?
Hey man just wanted to say you were the best on Alone
I LIKED " THE WE" ROLAND , MOTHER, and me! So thoughtful
Thanks for answering my question, RW!
Just finished watching Alone 7. Congratulations. Really as i watched th show and saw how you survived and what happened to the others. How the human species is still alive is amazing. I would be dead on day 2. I guess the odds are there. 1 out of 10 survived and that is the strongest person. You are an insperation for sure. Cheers!
Thanks for the Q&A! I love hearing your thoughts.
My questions:
1) Did you enjoy Alone’s new format...the after show Q&A with Colby? Some viewers commented in the early episodes that they thought you were irritated to be there. Do you think Alone should keep that portion of the show?
2) Was your gesture (hand clasping) a secret signal to your loved ones that you were victorious?
3) Was your decision to take a post Alone solo motorcycle trip your way of not be tempted to reveal your victory?
You and Callie are huge inspirations to me would love to see a convo between you two
Rw is the man!!!!
Roland is the GOAT of Alone. That is all.
I was hoping he would spill where he got his wool hoodie and what knife he was using, left hanging!
Think he's being all careful not to say to much about his self and gear because of the possibility of a next show....????? Secrets
@reesej123 Russell I think one Million bucks speaks to RW,s ability period!!
@reesej123 Russell yeah u must live in a fucking wheelchair troll
I just watched the season. At the beginning I thought you were arrogant. Turns out you we’re giving an accurate description of your abilities.
That was great Roland, i listen to this while doing chores. take care and thanks eh
Did you get your chores done?
Lol. Yes sir.
I love the way you choose to execute your vocabulary.
Enjoyed your Q&A session. Glad to see your not spilling all your beans with your new fandom. Keep us hungry for more.
Aside from all your guide work, do you see yourself evolving and providing a survival class for those of us that have sick skills but would like to take it to your level mad sick skills? 😉
My question for you sir: After you spent 100 days in the Artic and in Rock house, did you miss it or have any adjustments shortly after leaving? Curious what the transition was for you? You definitely fish Alone!
Keep your eyes peeled.... details to come on upcoming events.....👍
Ok I have a question,
Out of what you brought, is there anything you think you could have done without if you were to do that challenge again?
Would you change anything you did bring?
Love your attitude man! Curious to know what you may splurge on with some of your money. I’m sure your going to save most of it but what dose the man who just wants to be outside hunting fishing etc get himself. Land, vehicles, guns?
Hi Roland. First off, congrats on the 100 days. I was really impressed with your meat crib. Any plans on adding a video here to show how to lock the top shut?
Also, you mentioned you’re an avid reader, what type of books do you like to read and do you have a favorite author?
Hey Roland
Greetings from Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan.
You were great good job. I liked you the most sofar from all the People who tried to survive. Awesome 👌
I have a question in case you ever do another Q&A and if it's not too personal. Did you spend more time with family after the show? I wonder if it's just the solitude that brings on thoughts of them, and if it sticks when the solitude ends.
Introvert! No lack of confidence here. Well done.
These questions and answers were great!
Ooh! You just touched on something I was interested in - surviving in a landscape with extremely limited hunting, limited wilderness, mild temp though extremely damp.....I'd love to see you give Connemara in Ireland a try. There are a lot of people here interested in bushcraft but bureaucracy makes it difficult to access the land, and there is a large divide between recreational hunters and bushcrafters. Bear Grylls came here and was apparently caught out for pretending he was in the wild when the local supermarket was only a minute away. You'd blow him out of the water. If you didn't want to be alone so much I reckon you could have your own successful TV show and international survival school 😀
Thanks for the awesome response!
You should really do a podcast ❤️
You are the big boss bull of all Alone series I have watched them all you were better than all those put together
Pure fun and a true American wild man 💪🇺🇸 GOOD STUFF MY BROTHER
lol you are a crazy person in a good way. You and Jordan are for sure the best survivalists in the shows history.
The 100 day king 💪
Que coragem...Grande Vitória! Se ñ houvesse tanta ganância neste mundo óbvio que n estaríamos a viver neste mundo podre. Aqui está a prova q n precisamos de muito pra viver.
Amazing
Well deserved
Congratulations
Thanks for the jacket answer. Much appreciated
The first question was what I was wondering before he started 😂
Roland we need more people like you. I love what you are doing. Hopefully people will learn from you and get away from depending on technology and learn real life skills.
Thanks Kimberly. Hopefully!
Good answers to questions people were wondering about. Had no back ground at all on you or any contestants. You talked like people that I know in Pa. After the show is over my son-in-law told me you are from Clearfield county PA. The son-in -law and daughter live in Faunce. The segments that were shown of you and the other participants were so interesting. It caused me to wonder. Could I do this? Hell no was my answer. Listen, proud to see someone from Pennsy took the title. Although Callie gave it a good run. My money was on you after day 50. Congrats to you and wishing you the best. Hope to meet you someday, maybe at a book signing or something. Good luck and safe(but exciting journeys to you).
Love the local support
Just a random idea but you should design, patent, and sell your own knife. I was thinking of this as you had a pretty unique description for what you want in a knife plus you said you grind your own curvature meaning no one is making knifes the way you want them.
Would you consider starting a survival school or traditional skills school to pass on what you know?
Roland your are a fucking champ i wish i could spend one week with you camping n hunting
These answers cracked me up. That dry wit came through in the show some, but this is way better.
I guess I'll ask something stupid like what's your favorite food
Just finished season 7. Great job! Roland I noticed early on that you were always ready to make the most of any chances you got. Enjoyed watching. I wondered what you thought of Calie? She was tough as nails and I thought she might make it. Or did you have a favorite competitor?
Man, c'mon. All these "tough women" do is snare rabbits and basically hold fat much better than men do. They always have easy fishing spots and pretty much just lay around and try not to burn their shelter down, or hurt themselves. And they usually don't even accomplish that. Lemme know when they catch anything bigger than a rabbit.
@@rodneystanger1651 Why are you so triggered by strong women? You go out of your way to shit on them here. Easy to sit on your couch and call them not tough even though they lasted 80+ days. You don't survive that long by sitting and doing nothing. Did you see all the fish Kielyn caught? Have you sat on a windy lake at -30 or colder for hours to catch fish? Nah didn't think so. You have no clue how difficult that is just by your clueless comment. And Callie did not have an easy fishing spot so there goes that theory on women getting easy fishing spots.
What brand of axe do you recommend?
And what style of axe do you recommend?
huge fan and love hearing the details
What clothes are you wearing for cold environments like in season 7?
Why did you have a tarp door - wouldn't a solid wood door keep the heat in better?
Are you happy with all the publicity that winning ALONE brought you? To me, you come across as comfortable with yourself and that usually means someone who shuns the limelight.
I’m one episode 1 and I liked you so much I searched you on CZcams and you here!
P.S on my annual canoe trip in temagami every rock that I got in and out of the canoe was called “Danger rock”..
How's the fishing at that danger rock?
Was building a shelter out of rock a plan you had before or after you began filming the show
Great stuff. Question: Do you have a favorite hunting rifle? If so, please elaborate on why.
Reading comments - am I the only one that is hoping the you and Callie get together and create a super human!?
Tell me about your crosscut saw. Looks like a 2 man but looks shorter than the 4’ saws. Was it 4’ or did you cut it down to 3’?