Sartaj Singh
History Channel’s ‘Alone’ is a reality TV series that transports survivalists to some of the most unforgiving environments on Earth. Season 11 saw ten contestants take on the tundra of the Arctic Circle in a challenge to be the last one to tap out and claim the $500,000 grand prize. Among them was William Larkham Jr., a seasoned fisherman from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.
William’s extensive experience in the cold wilderness of the Great White North allowed him to endure the harsh Arctic conditions. Despite being older than most contestants, he showed great tenacity and willpower, claiming first place and $500,000 on day 84 after Timber Cleghorn withdrew from the competition. Following Larkham’s decisive victory on the show, some may be eager to discover what the skillful survivor is doing back in the civilized world.
William Larkham Jr. Vlogs His Adventures on YouTube
Returning to the cold of Happy Valley-Goose Bay from the extreme cold of the Arctic Circle, William underwent refeeding and was monitored medically. For a while, he did not return to his usual work until he recovered completely by February 2024. William has a YouTube channel with over 25,000 subscribers at the time of writing. He uploads videos about hunting, trapping, and fishing in the extreme conditions around his coastal town.
On February 28, he made an upload about a fishing and hunting trip to Double Mer. The video saw him and a friend traveling through the snowy forests and vast white open expanses on snowmobiles. They end up catching trout and a rabbit, which William cleans and vacuum packs. Given that this was his first upload in about six months, his subscribers were missing his videos and were glad to see him back. In March, he ventured to Double Mer again, followed by a Moose and Ptarmigan hunt, during which his vehicle malfunctioned due to the cold.
As William ventured into deep snow for a ptarmigan hunt in April, the ‘Alone’ survivor made use of snowshoes with thick nets to stay on the freshly snowed surface. He explained that each hunter has a limit set on the number of each type of animal they can bring in, and went on to catch twenty-five ptarmigan, reaching his daily cap. In June, William was interviewed by CBC radio Labrador Morning about his time leading up to ‘Alone’ and the experiences he had.
William’s YouTube channel seems to be growing steadily and has received a new influx of regular viewers after the airing of ‘Alone’ season 11. As the fishing season arrived in the summer, the Happy Valley-Goose Bay resident got busy catching shrimp with his trawler, going out to sea, and reaping bountiful hauls. He also went fishing with his son, William, catching Salmon and enjoying the fresh seafood in hearty meals.
William Larkham Jr. Often Goes on Trips with His Family
William is a family man at heart and seeks to move with them to a more hospitable environment in the future. That is not to say that they don’t enjoy their time in the remote coastal town, far from it. The ‘Alone’ star often shares moments of him in the outdoors with his wife, Jill, and their children. In March 2024, he and Jill went ptarmigan hunting together in the heavily snowed wilderness, and she proved herself a good shot, quickly taking aim and shooting down a bird from afar despite a standing stance in snow boots.
April saw the 49-year-old unpack a new Thor Portable Grill and have a barbeque on the day of the solar eclipse. With Jill helping him gather firewood for the grill, William made bacon and cheeseburgers for the family to enjoy as they looked at the solar eclipse in excitement with the necessary precautions. He often takes family members on fishing trips and outdoor adventures, traversing the picturesque Labrador landscape in snowmobiles or the choppy seas in boats.
They joined their extended family in early April for an ice fishing trip to the St. Lewis Inlet starting from the Red Roof. With his cousins, nephews, and nieces included, the large group had a great time packing up supplies, riding together over the ice, catching a load of fish, and finally cooking them over a barbeque, joking and laughing throughout. With his steady YouTube growth, bountiful fishing hauls, and well-earned prize money he received from ‘Alone,’ we hope that William will soon be able to provide his family with the comforts and change he seeks for them.
