Rock Forest

Rock Forest, also known as Steelorse (@steelorse), is a passionate and multifaceted creator from Quebec, Canada. With a love for video production, gaming, and technology, he built a strong YouTube presence through entertaining, heartfelt, and sometimes deeply personal content. Known for his creative spirit, sense of humor, and resilience, he has inspired a loyal community with his journey from small-town tinkerer to full-time content creator.

Early Life

Born in 1990 in Joliette, Quebec, Rock Forest grew up with a vivid imagination and an insatiable drive to create. From a young age, he was known for being the class clown and for making his friends and family laugh. He developed an early passion for hands-on projects, building intricate models with LEGO and K'NEX, experimenting with motors, lights, and even 3D paper crafts—long before he had access to the internet. His creativity thrived without blueprints, as he built complex paper models with working doors and suspensions, inspired by a deep-rooted love for design and storytelling.

Career

Steelorse launched his YouTube channel on March 1, 2014, beginning with Minecraft videos that would become iconic for his community. His "10 Minecraft Challenges" series quickly gained traction, helping him grow his audience during YouTube’s golden age between 2015 and 2018. Known for his diverse content—from gaming and unboxings to humor sketches and DIY tutorials—he steadily built a reputation as an entertaining and honest creator. Over time, his channel expanded to include popular series on games like Subnautica and Besiege. Steelorse was among the first French-speaking YouTubers to cover Subnautica extensively. As the channel grew, he transitioned to working full-time on YouTube, supported by community engagement and increasing monetization.

Personal Life

Rock Forest's personal journey has been marked by emotional highs and lows, including struggles with perfectionism, anxiety, and periods of depression. In 2020, he became a father, a transformative experience that brought both joy and significant challenges. During this time, he faced severe health issues, including sleep apnea, weight gain, and fatigue. Despite these obstacles, he remained committed to his passions and began rebuilding his life and channel with renewed purpose. Today, Rock Forest continues to share his creativity with the world, balancing family life and content creation with honesty and determination.