How many of us can truly say that we are living our childhood dream? Well, Jacques Turcotte certainly can! Hunting, fishing and adventures in nature, this man turned his passion into a profession. And now he is part of the ninth season of Alone on the History Channel.
Here is everything you need to know about this daring man in this “Jacques Turcotte Bija”.
Jacques Turcotte on History TV alone
History Channel’s Alone returned for its ninth installment on May 26, 2022, and as always saw a group of contestants, including Jacques Turcotte, in an “undisclosed remote location”, later revealed to be Labrador, Canada.
Also, as always, the survivors were only allowed to take 10 items. And as for our star, Jacques started with 10 items: a sleeping bag, hatchet, knife, multi-tool, crowbar, bow and arrow, fishing line, line and hooks, a 2-liter pot, and emergency rations.
Jacques was joined this season by his colleagues: Adam Riley, Teimojin Tan, Jessie Krebs, Juan Pablo Quinonez, Karin Lee, Terry Burns, Tom Garstang, Benji Hill and Igor Limansky.
An adventurer at heart, Jacques began watching Alone as a child. “It was an escape from the confusion of my childhood experiences, I never thought I would be on the show,” he explained.
Jacques appears to have been teased “mercilessly” for his lifestyle choices. He got into fights, had food thrown at him and was even nicknamed “Tree F***er”. But now that he thinks about it, he had to be catapulted to be on this show. He learned the important lesson of “ignoring what people say and doing what makes you happy, my friends.”
Jacques Turcotte’s work
Jacques Turcotte described himself as “adventurer, hiker, nature lover, photographer, skier and carpenter”.
As of 2022, he has worked as a Senior Glacier Guide at Above & Beyond Alaska for over 3 years, as an Outdoor Educator at High Trails Outdoor Science School for nearly 4 years, and as a Sales Specialist at REI for over 5 years.
Looking back, Jacques has loved the outdoors for as long as he can remember. He would hunt and fish and immerse himself in the world of bushcraft, unlike other boys his age. Besides, he even excelled in school, but being outdoors always came first.
So, fresh out of school, Jacques then headed west where he spent 3 months traveling through the Rocky Mountains, hiking off the beaten track, whitewater rafting, canyoning, and rock climbing. And this trip made him realize how much he wanted this life, not just as a hobby, but as a whole way of life, a source of income and a home.
So a determined Jacques returned east, bought an old yellow school bus, and made it his secluded home. From there, he began a wilderness survival and teaching career in California and Utah. But it wasn’t until 2019 that he moved to the isolated town of Juneau, Alaska, and became famous.
His childhood dream came true. But that’s not all, his adventures in the last 5 years have taught him to understand what is most important in his life. She learned what true suffering means, the power of kindness and love, and how to thrive in wild landscapes.
Regarding his education, he attended Seekonk High School.
Did you know: Jacques sold handmade wooden spoons for $40 to $50.
Is Jacques Turcotte on Instagram?
Yes, find him on Instagram @livewildak.
The era of Jacques Turcotte
Jacques Turcotte was 23 years old when he recorded Sam.
He was one of the youngest participants of that season.
Jacques Turcotte’s girlfriend
Jacques Turcotte got engaged to his girlfriend Catherine Walsh in November 2021. She is now his fiancée.
The two lived in a truck and trailer until it was destroyed in an accident in March 2022. At the time, they had plans to save up and buy real estate and build something of their own. So, after the accident and the loss of their home, they were forced to start a gofundme campaign with the goal of raising $10,000.
Speaking about herself a bit, Catherine (25 years old in 2022) hails from Juneau, Alaska where she worked as a mixed media artist. She began her career as a sales associate at the Annie Kaill Gallery in 2014 and was even featured as one of four emerging artists in the Annie Kaill exhibit that year.
After resigning from Annie’s in 2018, Catherine spent nearly 2 years as a college intern with the State of Alaska Department of Pensions and Benefits.
As for her education, she graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School and joined the University of Alaska Southeast in 2015 to pursue a liberal arts degree.
This is her Facebook @catherine.walsh.792 and Instagram @catherinewalsh8796.
Fun fact: As of 2022, Jacques still had photos with his ex-girlfriend (before he dated Catherine) on social media.
What do we know about Jacques Turcotte’s family?
Jacques Turcotte comes from a family of at least four. Sadly, his father, Todd Richard Turcotte, passed away on April 8, 2020 at the age of 45.
As for her mother, Mariah Ashley was doing well and living a single life in Seekonk, Massachusetts. She graduated from Rochester Regional High School in 1990 and graduated from Roger Williams University in 1994.
On March 23, 2022, after Jacques and his fiancée managed to raise $10,000 via gofundme, Mariah took to her FB to write: “THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who donated to the Jacques K. Turcotte and Catherine Walsh Go Fund Me. We are so grateful for your generosity, care and interest in their lives.”
Speaking of Jacques’ siblings, his sister Vianne Turcotte is a student at UMass Amherst. Last we checked, she was a member of Sigma Kappa Beta Eta Sorority, an assistant vice president of the UMASS Panhellenic Council, and a front desk associate at Fit Factory.
Trivia: Jacques is already uncle.
Height of Jacques Turcotte
Jacques Turcotte is over 6 feet (183 cm) tall.
Related FAQ
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Where is Jacques Turcotte from?
Jacques hails from Seekonk, Massachusetts. But as of 2022, he was living in Juneau, Alaska.
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When is Jacques Turcotte’s birthday?
His birthday has not been revealed.
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