Hi Alan, I just got through watching the finale episode for the 2nd time. I also watched the last segment from when you got the Med Check signal, 2 or 3 times. I really enjoyed sharing that experience with you and your wife reuniting, and you sharing with her your top experiences, as well as your parting thoughts. As a teacher, it was inspiring what you said to your students. I liked all the changes you said you would have made on this video. Other future contests on Alone should take note. 😊
Was very happy to see you get the win. Really inspired by your mindset and abilities throughout. My girlfriend and I were hoping you’d take it the whole time. Sorry to see Mikey & Wyatt have to lose, all 3 of you guys were so easy to root for. Congratulations 🙏🏼
Thank you Alan. Very very good pointers! Yep, I wondered about the size of the teepee, and since warm air rises, how do you keep it warm etc? Congratulations. And, you were able to keep some sense of humor to the end. That was amazing. It was a nail biter for us between you and Wyatt. We wanted you both to win. We live in Grass Valley CA not far from Woniya, and were so happy also for our hometown girl as she won last year Alone: Frozen. Alone, by far, is the best show on TV! A true testament to the strengths of the body, mind .. and spirit. So inspiring. Again, congratulations.
That was great Alan! I am curious about how the secret of you winning was successfully kept! Did your kids know? Will there be a point when you meet up with any or all of your fellow contestants for a reunion? Thanks again Alan. Oh, our kids all say “hello & congrats”! And Craig only refers to you as ‘Mr. Tenta’
Would you rather be alone in the woods with a bear or a man?Well, if the man is Alan then definitely him! The two finalists were epic! Loved the positivity, your appreciation for the land and wildlife, and your mindset just proves how strong you are! Plus the Canadian dad humor was spot on. Congratulations on winning ! Well deserved, and thanks for all these videos!
I guess I'm a bit late to the party BUT... I just finished watching season 10 and have been so inspired by YOU! I work as a trauma nurse/ river guide and am from WA state originally. I cannot imagine being so far north at that time of year with those elements. I second all the statements made about you and Wyatt as finishers and how much your positive mindsets resounded throughout the season. I cannot imagine the sense of accomplishment you and your family must feel. What an incredible challenge and story of success. I am most impressed by how level-headed you were as you worked through challenges. Thank you for continuing to share your expertise, spirit, and thoughts with all of us. The interaction you had with the Owl and the connection to your father is incredible. P.S. I also found it hilarious that your last comment before your wife appeared was about what you would do for a bag of Dorito’s hahaha. Cheers, Alan!
If you ever have a minute, would be nice if you could make a video about how to make such a fishing spool with the tools you had... Yes, I'm far from being a survivalist but it's something I have no clue about. Congrat on your win.
Excellent tips!! I wondered as well about how the smoke draft was working in the teepee and the hand-reel for fishing. Great videos. Thanks for sharing your experiences!!
Thanks for the sharing. Im with you on the high angle shots for grouse, its a very risky and challenging. I believe Clay made arrows for these shots. Footage never made the show. Question, did you have a fishing station of some kind, or you just casted until you got tired? Would you...? Taken a gamble and not braught the bow, focus more on fishing? Easy to say afterwards guess.. Not sure the items to swap.
Thanks for the comment. I fished whenever the weather permitted; I would not consider leaving the bow at home. I would hate to miss an opportunity at big game.
I haven't fished in years, and I've turned into a suburban person over the course of my life, so please forgive if this is a dumb question. Is it feasible to take three regular fish hooks and twist them together with pliers and wire somehow to make an ad hoc treble hook?
Not a dumb question at all; I tried to do this exact thing, but could not get the wire tight enough to hold them in place as a treble hook. My snare wire was just too thick.
Hi Alan i watch the show! I correctly predicted that one of the Canucks would win. I rooted for you alot and I like the the other bloke too cause he was a complete reformed hard drinking hard living down to earth character. Good job! Thanks for the teepee and bed height info. I wondered about the teepee updrafts.
I like to be toasty warm when I am sleeping. Like you, I prefer a square bag even though it may not be as warm. My thoughts on some of the temperature ratings is that the values they claim are such that I would not die if it was that cold outside, but I would also not be warm enough.
Huge congratulations to you on your well-deserved victory this season!! You're a real trooper and did your family, your students, and Canada proud! Regarding your afterthoughts, I too was curious why some contestants made makeshift fishing rods and others used hand casting. I was so nervous when you dropped your spool into the water! 😬 One question I've always had about Alone contestants is, do they allow you to wear contact lenses? I can't imagine that being feasible in cold temps and unsanitary conditions, but you don't see contestants wearing glasses often either. Finally, I want to compliment your superb communication skills; I'm guessing a lot comes from decades spent delivering your lesson plans in a manner to keep students engaged, but no doubt the 5+ weeks spent filming your documentary had a positive effect on this as well. As a former teacher and TH-camr, I notice and admire skills like this. Bravo. Oh, and thanks for the gun show. 🤣
Thank you for sharing your excellent insights. Congratulations on being the last alone. With such a strong cast and challenging location this season your performance is even more impressive. The videos you and others produced greatly enriched this seasons' show. Thank you for that as well.
Hey Alan, Congratulations on your W. I think you were one of the best contestents Alone has had (and Wyatt was also!, go Canada!). I'd love to see a dedicated video on how you planned the size/structure of your teepee. Also you mentioned maybe a plug in the roof. Even if the fire was mostly out, would you have had issues with smoke if you did that? Interesting you say you wish you'd made a hand reel. I wondered about that. But.... you did great with the fishing!
The handcasting from that beautiful rock has been so iconic / great shots and throws, all in all really memorable. The happiness you screamed was so real. Interesting to know that you think it could have done better, I wonder how you mean about this handcasting stick-structure, if you'll make a video that would be so great to watch! & be sure to shoot it from a similar angle. And the tipi was so great. I also wondered about a flap/cover, but then I stopped thinking knowing I was at home safe and wouldn't know any better
Great Job Tenta!!! So glad that you made it to the end, and got the Win. You where looking pretty ruff and looks like you've recovered extremely well. Wish you the best in your future endevours. Look forward to more exiting videos..
Great insights into what you'd change. I always wondered about the open top nature of a teepee and how that would affect things. Maybe the -40 sleeping bag would be fine for someone that isn't having rapid weight-loss like you were experiencing out there. Taking the gloves on and off again would be a pain for sure especially the ones you had. The good news is that all these things didn't hold you back from winning😁
These critiques could really help someone in a future contest. Got to give the devil his due when it comes to the details. It seems the longer contestants got into the contest a small misstep here or there had a profound effect. Not adequately protecting one's resources, having an inadequate shelter or seeing it go up in flames, enduring injuries, lack of sleep, starvation, then there is the loneliness aspect . . . anyway, good information!
when you won you were 181 and 6'2 so For the information you entered: Height: 6 feet, 2 inches Weight: 181 pounds Your BMI is 23.2, indicating your weight is in the Healthy Weight category for adults of your height. BMI is a screening measure and is not intended to diagnose disease or illness. For more information, visit About Adult BMI. To be considered underweight you would weight blow 145 lbs - shows how fat has in all out eyes become the new normal..... See you are looking hefty again! Maintaining a weight in the healthy BMI range is one way to support overall health as you age. For more information about lifestyle approaches, visit Healthy Weight 🙂
The Owl scene was powerful! I had my money on you and Wyatt. I was routing for Wyatt but I was happy you won.❤
Alan! I can’t stop looking at your big guns! Yowza!
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Hi Alan, I just got through watching the finale episode for the 2nd time. I also watched the last segment from when you got the Med Check signal, 2 or 3 times. I really enjoyed sharing that experience with you and your wife reuniting, and you sharing with her your top experiences, as well as your parting thoughts. As a teacher, it was inspiring what you said to your students. I liked all the changes you said you would have made on this video. Other future contests on Alone should take note. 😊
Wow, great comment! Thanks!
@@alantenta9825Yeah you were a quality, stand-up contestant to watch! My Mom & I were rooting for you ❤
Was very happy to see you get the win. Really inspired by your mindset and abilities throughout. My girlfriend and I were hoping you’d take it the whole time. Sorry to see Mikey & Wyatt have to lose, all 3 of you guys were so easy to root for. Congratulations 🙏🏼
Thanks!
I had my bet on you the whole time because you had the goal in sight, came mentally prepared, and played very smart. Congratulations!
I appreciate your comment!🙏
Thank you Alan. Very very good pointers! Yep, I wondered about the size of the teepee, and since warm air rises, how do you keep it warm etc? Congratulations. And, you were able to keep some sense of humor to the end. That was amazing. It was a nail biter for us between you and Wyatt. We wanted you both to win. We live in Grass Valley CA not far from Woniya, and were so happy also for our hometown girl as she won last year Alone: Frozen. Alone, by far, is the best show on TV! A true testament to the strengths of the body, mind .. and spirit. So inspiring. Again, congratulations.
Thank you so much!
That was great Alan! I am curious about how the secret of you winning was successfully kept! Did your kids know? Will there be a point when you meet up with any or all of your fellow contestants for a reunion? Thanks again Alan. Oh, our kids all say “hello & congrats”! And Craig only refers to you as ‘Mr. Tenta’
Would you rather be alone in the woods with a bear or a man?Well, if the man is Alan then definitely him!
The two finalists were epic! Loved the positivity, your appreciation for the land and wildlife, and your mindset just proves how strong you are! Plus the Canadian dad humor was spot on. Congratulations on winning ! Well deserved, and thanks for all these videos!
Haha! Great comment! Thank you! 😊
I guess I'm a bit late to the party BUT... I just finished watching season 10 and have been so inspired by YOU! I work as a trauma nurse/ river guide and am from WA state originally. I cannot imagine being so far north at that time of year with those elements.
I second all the statements made about you and Wyatt as finishers and how much your positive mindsets resounded throughout the season. I cannot imagine the sense of accomplishment you and your family must feel. What an incredible challenge and story of success. I am most impressed by how level-headed you were as you worked through challenges. Thank you for continuing to share your expertise, spirit, and thoughts with all of us. The interaction you had with the Owl and the connection to your father is incredible.
P.S. I also found it hilarious that your last comment before your wife appeared was about what you would do for a bag of Dorito’s hahaha. Cheers, Alan!
thanks for this! So glad you enjoyed the season!
If you ever have a minute, would be nice if you could make a video about how to make such a fishing spool with the tools you had... Yes, I'm far from being a survivalist but it's something I have no clue about. Congrat on your win.
Great suggestion!
Excellent tips!! I wondered as well about how the smoke draft was working in the teepee and the hand-reel for fishing. Great videos. Thanks for sharing your experiences!!
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the sharing. Im with you on the high angle shots for grouse, its a very risky and challenging. I believe Clay made arrows for these shots. Footage never made the show.
Question, did you have a fishing station of some kind, or you just casted until you got tired?
Would you...? Taken a gamble and not braught the bow, focus more on fishing? Easy to say afterwards guess.. Not sure the items to swap.
Thanks for the comment. I fished whenever the weather permitted; I would not consider leaving the bow at home. I would hate to miss an opportunity at big game.
Thanks for the video, as always! Consider this another vote for the hand reel video. I'm curious about how that would work. Cheers!
Will do!
I haven't fished in years, and I've turned into a suburban person over the course of my life, so please forgive if this is a dumb question. Is it feasible to take three regular fish hooks and twist them together with pliers and wire somehow to make an ad hoc treble hook?
Not a dumb question at all; I tried to do this exact thing, but could not get the wire tight enough to hold them in place as a treble hook. My snare wire was just too thick.
I just saved this video for if I ever decide to do an outdoor challenge. Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure!
Hi Alan i watch the show! I correctly predicted that one of the Canucks would win. I rooted for you alot and I like the the other bloke too cause he was a complete reformed hard drinking hard living down to earth character.
Good job! Thanks for the teepee and bed height info. I wondered about the teepee updrafts.
Cheers! Thanks for the comment!
congrats on season 10! You were amazing to watch
Thanks so much! I appreciate it!
I like to be toasty warm when I am sleeping. Like you, I prefer a square bag even though it may not be as warm. My thoughts on some of the temperature ratings is that the values they claim are such that I would not die if it was that cold outside, but I would also not be warm enough.
Agreed!
Do you think treble hooks would have snagged more?
You would have loved my sleeping bag! -60 Square with custom overstuffing on the bottom.
Luke! My man! Yes, I think so; treble hooks are nasty! Yup; your bag was the one I needed.
Huge congratulations to you on your well-deserved victory this season!! You're a real trooper and did your family, your students, and Canada proud!
Regarding your afterthoughts, I too was curious why some contestants made makeshift fishing rods and others used hand casting. I was so nervous when you dropped your spool into the water! 😬
One question I've always had about Alone contestants is, do they allow you to wear contact lenses? I can't imagine that being feasible in cold temps and unsanitary conditions, but you don't see contestants wearing glasses often either.
Finally, I want to compliment your superb communication skills; I'm guessing a lot comes from decades spent delivering your lesson plans in a manner to keep students engaged, but no doubt the 5+ weeks spent filming your documentary had a positive effect on this as well. As a former teacher and TH-camr, I notice and admire skills like this. Bravo.
Oh, and thanks for the gun show. 🤣
Haha! Thanks for the awesome comment! Not sure about contacts, but we can wear prescription glasses.
Thank you for sharing your excellent insights. Congratulations on being the last alone. With such a strong cast and challenging location this season your performance is even more impressive. The videos you and others produced greatly enriched this seasons' show. Thank you for that as well.
You are so welcome!
Cool skills you have! Awesome job and congrats to you and your family
Hey Alan, Congratulations on your W. I think you were one of the best contestents Alone has had (and Wyatt was also!, go Canada!). I'd love to see a dedicated video on how you planned the size/structure of your teepee. Also you mentioned maybe a plug in the roof. Even if the fire was mostly out, would you have had issues with smoke if you did that?
Interesting you say you wish you'd made a hand reel. I wondered about that. But.... you did great with the fishing!
Ya, I would have to douse it and bury the coals in sand or something to eliminate the smoke beforehand. Thanks for the comment!
Great video, and congrats on your win! :)
Thanks so much!
Good idea about the hand reel. Will keep that in mind.
Good luck with your quest! Keep grinding!
Some good insights and tips there. Congrats on your well deserved win.👏
Thanks!😊 I appreciate it!
The handcasting from that beautiful rock has been so iconic / great shots and throws, all in all really memorable. The happiness you screamed was so real. Interesting to know that you think it could have done better, I wonder how you mean about this handcasting stick-structure, if you'll make a video that would be so great to watch! & be sure to shoot it from a similar angle.
And the tipi was so great. I also wondered about a flap/cover, but then I stopped thinking knowing I was at home safe and wouldn't know any better
Great comment! Good idea regarding making a hand cast reel!
Great Job Tenta!!! So glad that you made it to the end, and got the Win. You where looking pretty ruff and looks like you've recovered extremely well. Wish you the best in your future endevours. Look forward to more exiting videos..
Yes! Thank you!
Awesome insights. Please feel free to add to this as you think of things going forward.
Will do!
How wide across the floor was your teepee and what size would you change it to?
Not sure of the measurements; they show a good shot of it at the end of the finale when my wife was in it.
Very useful info mate!
Glad you found it useful!
Great insights into what you'd change.
I always wondered about the open top nature of a teepee and how that would affect things.
Maybe the -40 sleeping bag would be fine for someone that isn't having rapid weight-loss like you were experiencing out there.
Taking the gloves on and off again would be a pain for sure especially the ones you had.
The good news is that all these things didn't hold you back from winning😁
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Interesting!!
Glad you think so!
Were you able to tell what time it was during the day from the camera settings?
Yup.
These critiques could really help someone in a future contest. Got to give the devil his due when it comes to the details. It seems the longer contestants got into the contest a small misstep here or there had a profound effect. Not adequately protecting one's resources, having an inadequate shelter or seeing it go up in flames, enduring injuries, lack of sleep, starvation, then there is the loneliness aspect . . . anyway, good information!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
lots of whys but the biggest is why are you not setting up you trail cams? six days to go!
Oh, they are up!
when you won you were 181 and 6'2 so For the information you entered:
Height: 6 feet, 2 inches Weight: 181 pounds
Your BMI is 23.2, indicating your weight is in the Healthy Weight category for adults of your height. BMI is a screening measure and is not intended to diagnose disease or illness. For more information, visit About Adult BMI. To be considered underweight you would weight blow 145 lbs - shows how fat has in all out eyes become the new normal..... See you are looking hefty again!
Maintaining a weight in the healthy BMI range is one way to support overall health as you age. For more information about lifestyle approaches, visit Healthy Weight 🙂