Kate Rorke born and blessed with an abundance of beauty also intelligent and articulate women. Many people probably know this name especially those who love to watch national geographic. She was a lead cast of national geographic hit documentary show Life Below Zero. This show captures the daily and seasonal activities of subsistence hunters as they make their living in remote areas of Alaska. Despite not born in Alaska she was familiar with the living conditions there. But recently she had to leave the show due to personal reasons. She was one of the favorite cast of the show.
Married life and children
Kate Rorke Bassich was married to Andy Bassich before they finally decided to end their 10 years of relationship in 2016. Before appearing on the show they used to live on the Yukon River where the only in or out is by boat or snow machines. They together ran a survival and dog mushing school. They had 26 sled dogs and hunts. Each one has their own names. They have children together. Kate mentioned about her youngest daughter during a rare interview but she hasn’t revealed how many of them or any other information regarding children. Maybe she wants to keep them out of the limelight.
Life after leaving the show
Her life has been in a type of limbo while waiting for court dates and settlement hearings. Since leaving she hasn’t stayed in any one place for very long and says that, “Being displaced without having a home of your own is overwhelming and daunting for me but I am honored to have the love in the support of my loving and supportive friends, without them this would be unbearable.” Now she is busy reconnecting with family and friends as she regroups and decides on her next course of action. She now plans to move to a small town in British Columbia, Canada so that she can be near her youngest daughter.
Plans for future
She plans to write about her life and experiences at Calico, and would also like to do a book featuring other domestic abuse survivors, telling their stories from their perspective and discussing their own road to recovery. Kate also has plans to spread knowledge on domestic violence by herself as a speaker. She also wants to start sculpting again and spend as much time alone as possible so that she can rebuild all that was broken over the past 12 years and stand strong once more.
In case if u were wondering if Kate would do another television show again, this is what she had to say. “Who knows what the future will bring. I would be very reluctant to do it again unless it was about something extremely positive and true to reality”. We hope she finds her happiness after the end of an abusive relationship with her ex-husband Andy Bassich.
Net Worth
Kate Rorke very loved her lifestyles in cold bone-chilling winter of Alaska. She earned an impressive salary while working as the cast of Discovery TV channel series “Life Below Zero” along with other tough hunters and survivors from Alaska like her ex-husband Andy Bassich, Chip Hailstone and his wife Agnes Hailstone, Glenn Villeneuve, Sue Aikens. Her exact salary from the show isn’t revealed yet. After calculating earning from the show and her survival and dog mushing school she has an estimated net worth above $100,000.
Kate Rorke Wiki like bio and age
Kate Rorke is a reality TV personality known as a cast of TV series Life Below Zero. She hasn’t been vocal about her parents and siblings. She was born in 1956 making her 61 years of age now. Kate first came as a tourist and stayed in Alaska for about 12 years. After the bitter split with her husband in 2015, she left Alaska for a new start.
By: Gerrardhayley
To be very honest with you all we really dont know one until you have lived with that person i never really cared to much for Kate or Andy or Chip and their foul mouth,we as a family do not want our children exposed to such language that they all use.
I’ve watched most of these episodes, and i havent heard any foul language. Im surprised you worry about “Life below Zero”, but you surf the web ??? I think its duplicitous to use your children as a reason to dislike this show. I think.this is healthy TV. What Do you watch, the Kardashians ?
I never saw the abuse people talk about. Andy is a strong willed, dominant type, and Kate always seemed to have low self esteem and lacked confidence. Is anyone accusing Andy of physical abuse ? Mental anguish is a bullshit excuse for not taking charge of your own life. If Kate was unhappy in her relationship she should leave, and thats exactly what she did. Hats off to her, but i dont blame Andy for being who he was when she married him.
Woman who are abused have low esteem due to men who abuse and belittle them and yes Andy is a foul mounted p-g
There’s no way I can speak from a woman’s viewpoint, much less an abused woman. My point was that I don’t KNOW of any abuse by Andy. As a very handy guy myself, I’ve seen people (men and women) get defensive, just because they feel less capable. I watched Kate building the garden fence, and I watched Andy WATCH her do it wrong in silence. When she realized her way wasnt working, Andy offered a suggestion and she got defensive. If that’s what you call abuse, we must agree to disagree.
Woman with low esteem are beaten down by men like Andy woman abuser
Andy was always belittling Kate. I don’t why aND why she stayed with him. I agree Andy us a pig and he and Chip Hailstone should not be on the show. Good for Kate for leaving him. I have noticed how joyful Andy seems to be now, always happy. He should get an Oscar for most pretentious. Probably having relations with his sled dogs.
Let me ask you this ; do you think Kate could live out there, in any way, without Andy ? We both know she couldn’t. He can and does, and it’s a Tough way of life.
I think it’s very easy to call him an abused, when in reality , You don’t know that ! You THINK that ! Ive said, I think living with him would be tough, but that doesn’t make him an abuser. Why is it every time a man and woman don’t get along and split up, it’s the man’s fault. 70% of the women in this country couldn’t live, without a man to support them, and guide them. Probably 20% of the men couldn’t live without a woman to support and guide them.
Just because a man is more capable, and the woman feels insecure because of THAT doesn’t make it his fault. Andy is a Tough comparison for anyone. The guy’s smart, and energetic, but he’s tough to live with or ever keep up with, and I think both he and Kate are better apart than together. Kate should find a man closer to her abilities, and Andy should live alone.
And why don’t you keep the conversation civil and intellectual ? He loves his dogs.
Just curious where you came up with your statistics on men vs women being able to take care of themselves. Not trying to start an argument just curious.
I have to admit, that’s a guess. I’m 71 and I’ve met and known alot of people. That’s what I based the guess on. Let me clarify ; I dont.think women are any less capable, but they are exposed to less physical duties than men. Women have all the brain power they need, just not the same experiences men do on average.
Like I said I wasn’t trying to start an argument. I have 8 sibblings 2 men and the rest women of course. I’m 59 with my oldest sister being 71. In our family, the females are very capable of taking care of things that require hard work so I was just curious where you came up with your statistics. Thank you for answering.
What has Chip Hailstone done ? He’s the only guy in a house with 5 women, That’s a nightmare ! Seriously, Everything I see says good dad. He takes them with him all the time, he and his wife teach the girls about everytjing they do. They all serm to have good self confidence, and they seem happy to me. I completely dissagree with you on Chip
As far as Andy goes, I think living with him would be tough, but face Facts ; While Kate’s a good person, she’s not the sharpest tack in the box. I never saw him get on her hard , but I did see him get exasperated, and I don’t think he has much patience.
Kate did the right thing. She wasn’t happy, so she left. Good for her. BUT Andy is and was, who Andy is and was ! I can’t imagine he was any different when they got together.
And your dead wrong about Chip Hailstone !
I am happy you decided to leave Andy. My husband and I felt he was very negative, impatient, and cruel to you at times. We also felt he had a filthy mouth for National Geographic Channel and we did write to the show to voice our opinion.
We do miss you and your beautiful little daughter. You were a huge asset to the show but I am certain you will be just fine on your own!!
I remember seeing Kate for the first time and practically fell in love with her. There is something about her that I am very attracted to and I am glad that she and Andy are not together because I could see the abuse. I was in an abusive relationship for 7 years and you pick up on things. I think that Andy is not the kind of guy for Kate and visa versa. I dont understand the bad comments about Chip Hailstone and I personally agree with Jim’s comments and think that he and his wife were extremely good parents and compliment each other as far as husband and wives go. Their children seem very happy and they work together well as a family. If I was younger I would love to do what they do. I think that Agnes is a very capable woman and if Andy was to find a wife, that she should be a little more like she was. For me I love a girl like Kate and wish that our paths would cross but if not it gives me a good idea that the woman I would love to find is out there.