A Night Alone In The Alaska Range
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2021
- This winter camp is in the Alaska Mountain Range in early January of 2021. It was my first attempt at videoing a solo winter trip. I snowmobiled high up in the mountains, about 6 miles from my cabin. The wind blew the entire time, but the temperature was almost balmy, and stayed around 20 degrees (-7ºC) all night long. It was an absolutely beautiful evening and one I will remember for the rest of my life. It is always a lot of work to get out into the mountains and set up a camp, but it is always worth it. I don't want to miss nights like these.
For those of you who wonder, the sleeping bag I rolled out was only my base layer. I have a much better bag that keeps me comfortable down to -40º F. I don't depend on the fire to keep me warm at night. I always allow it to go out when I'm sleeping (unless I'm in my Arctic Oven tent), and just trust my arctic bag to keep me comfortable. Having the right sleeping bag and other gear, is key to enjoying a these beautiful winter nights in the mountains.
It is my hope that this video will bring some cool refreshment to those of you in warmer climates.
Peace to you from Alaska
It's so strange that now I can watch this kind of adventure in Alaska from far far away; I live in Iran and I really enjoy how you have your own way of joying. This is life. Thank you so much!
I know what you mean. I live in the Southern United States, but it still feels a world away!
God created the whole earth, and each part of the earth is fascinating and reflects God's glory. God bless you sir in Iran!
@@kimberlymathis9826 I live in alaska😅
Hi Maryam
Stay safe out there my friend. With much love from the U.S.
Good stuff. When I was in Special Forces we did a lot of training in the snow. One time in Norway my team dug two 6-man snow caves and we lived in those for a couple days. It actually got quite warm inside those snow caves and it was good to be out of the blizzard too. We traveled everywhere on skis and pulled a sled or a pulk with our heavy gear. This video reminded me of that time in my army career some 30 years ago. Thanks for sharing.
So great to hear from you Mike. You guys were the real deal. I would have loved to be part of your team and experienced some of that. One of my favorite individuals is Colonel Norman Vaughn. He traveled with Admiral Richard Byrd in the South Pole expedition of 1928-1930, and wrote the book "With Byrd At The Bottom Of The World". I met and talked with him before he passed away a few years ago at the age of 100. He autographed his book for me too. You might enjoy that read. Peace.
@@ThisIsMyAlaska With your mastery of carpentry and all around skill sets, plus your love of the outdoors, you would have been a great Special Forces Engineer on an A-Team. Thanks for the tip on the book, I just put it in my cart on Amazon for my next order. I'm currently living and working in South Korea. A couple of my old army buddies take regular trips up to Alaska now to fish each year. As soon as I come back home for good I plan to take a trip up there with them. Love watching your stuff on UA-cam! You and the family stay safe!
You have my respect man.
Alaska, The Last Frontier, Beautiful place.
I'm glad you're able to enjoy our Earth the way you do. So gorgeous and peaceful!! 😊❤️
As part of my arctic training in the 6th ID (at FT Wainwright), we had to sleep outside in our bags overnight during winter in order to gain confidence in our equipment. Great video... brings back memories.
Good morning friend. Yes, I see the young soldiers heading down the Richardson, mid winter, in their loaded trucks, heading towards Delta to train. Sometimes it is -20 (F) as they go. I appreciate you guys. You are the best
I was at Wainwright 25th ID 2015-2018 (final duty station) and yes I can confirm we still do this every winter. The dreaded cold bagging. Akios the rest of the time but, they weren't much warmer to be fair.
@@philliphampton5183 that was my brothers last duty station….He was a combat Engineer
It's always interesting to see you camping in the frigid north. Deep snow seems to lend itself to useful shelters.
Temps here last night dropped to about +41F. Along with 3 coats, I pulled on my dad's 60yr old wool overcoat (about 10lbs in weight), sheepskin boots and hat, lol. I do love the tropics, but the arctic seems to draw me in with wonder always.
As you say, the right equipment/tools it the key to enjoying life.
Thanks for letting us tag along and see the things that you enjoy.
Wow. Spectacular. Absolutely magical.
Thank you so much for your journey. The delicacy of your movements in the snow. The grace of staying warm. Thank you for sharing so much of your heart and effort to make this video possible.
Love this type of adventure! Thank you for sharing!
There's always something to see and to experience whenever i watch your videos. Always a great feeling thank you!
Thank you! Peace to you my friend.
No talk, no music. Great stuff!
It is nice to see all these wonderful things about Alaska. Thanks for sharing just another fraction of Alaskas beauty.
Gives a new meaning to the term “man cave.”
the confidence you have in your suroundings is simply awesome, stunning to watch!!!
I'm from a tropical country philippines, love watching video like this.
Ahhh that was so relaxing and you were doing all the hard work...thank you. Beautiful and cool
Wow cool ' I can't imagine if I was in such a cold place ' May God always protect you and give you health and success in everything' Amen " Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩 🙏🙏
I’m sure glad I found your channel. I like all your content and love your Alaska. This is a destination my wife and I always wanted to see. But old age and health problems got us before we could get there. Your channel is a good substitute. Thanks again for sharing.
Good morning Gerald. Thank you for being here. I want to wish both you and your wife a wonderful week. It is such an honor to me to read your words and know that you are enjoying the content I am creating. I am in Kodiak Island this week. Kodiak is very important to many Alaskans because it is the home of St. Herman, who lived here from 1808 to 1818. Every year at this time hundreds travel, from all over the world, to visit his hermitage, which is very beautiful and unchanged in over 200 years. The town of Kodiak is a fishing community and the harbor is full of fisherman working on their boats and equipment, coming and going through the narrows to the sea. I have been walking down there and visiting with them in the evenings. I will share some of this trip with you in a couple of weeks. I hope you enjoy this unique part of Alaska as much as I have. Peace to you.
Same thing happened to my wife and I.....
I am a native Texan. Lived my whole life in Texas. Nearly all of my adult life, I’m 70 years old, has been spent on the Texas Gulf Coast. Hot and humid. Just the way I like it! The wife an andI have toured the entire US and nearly all of Canada by motorcycle. We rode up to Alaska in 2017. But only as far north as Fairbanks. Some of the most beautiful country in the world up there. Purely amazing. We will go back some time. While I have no use what so very for cold weather I love watching videos of people that do. Thanks for this one!
So calm and peaceful coupled with surviving.. Perfect.
Thank you my friend. It was a beautiful evening. I have a few comments from people wondering why I would choose to leave my warm cabin and come up here and sleep in a snow. It's actually not easy to explain, but I cannot comprehend the thought of missing this sunset. I will remember this night for the rest of my life. Peace.
I started watching different camping videos about a month or so ago. I am hooked! You and the other campers make me realize I'm not a real man. I could never last outdoors in cold the way you guys do!
If you lived there, your body would probably adapt to the cold.
In my days, a mark of a real man was when he sacrificed comfort and ease to stand up against tyranny and injustice. Now it’s just to sleep in the cold and snow. Don’t understand the purpose but interesting nonetheless.
@@kamrankhan-go4eu I think you are looking many levels deeper into my statement than needed! Peace :)
Matthew Posa's adventures are great camping videos as well. Very different then this channels. He is very amusing, and always brings his dog with him. Very entertaining.
I can’t even imagine how beautiful the stars would be from there…
The sky is huge above timberline. It really cannot be described adequately, it needs to be experienced.
@@ThisIsMyAlaska Can you please show the nightsky sometime?
The solo travel videos are always wonderful to watch as the winter wonderland gives you harsh but true lessons
Wow, that must be so magical. Thanks for the peace you bring through your videos. xx
Beautiful views and experiences my friend. Making memories each and every day. Watching your next episode of This is My Alaska is my reward at the end of a long week. Thanks for bringing us on the journey. Peace to you and yours! - Gene -
Good evening Gene. Thank you keeping me company on this channel. I enjoy your friendship. I am in Kodiak Island tonight with my wife, our daughter and our son-in-law. We are eating dinner in a little eatery down by the sea. It is a beautiful evening. We are here for the weekend and I hope to bring some videos back to share with you here. Peace to you my friend, from Kodiak, Alaska
@@ThisIsMyAlaska It's a joy going on this journey with you my friend. Enjoy dinner with your wonderful family. Blessings!
It’s like watching a connoisseur of camping❤️❤️
Good evening Georgina. Thanks for watching. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Next time stop by my fire and get a cup of coffee. Peace.
Again, you are amazing!
Wow! I can see white snow ❄ from your vedio.....such a beautiful Alaska.
It's just like I'm with those white snow ❄ every moment when I'm waching your vedio.
The way you do that you enjoy d earth It's just simply peaceful!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful Alaska!
God bless you 🙏❤
With love from Singapore 🇸🇬
*Snow is a good insulator. I used to dig forts and big holes to sleep in with just a snowmobile suit on. So much fun, even if you're alone!*
And a lot danger too when you are alone in a snowy forest
That was so cool. In Canada's north, I have experienced country living. I get it. Loved the little stove and the stovepipes. So cool. And the precision required to keep it all tidily together. I subscribed because of this video.
Amo estos videos, me dan una tranquilidad 💆🏻♂️
I love the beginning of the video where we are all greeted by the chilling winds
Thanks for watching, friend, ❄️
what an awesome sound to fall asleep to the sound of gas lantern and fire crackling magic
Good morning Andrew. You are absolutely right. There was a warm wind blowing too which added so much to the experience. I have thought of that night many times.
Very cool, I've got to see something that at 66 I will probably never get to experience in person. Thanks!!!!
Thank you for watching and for the comment. Peace to you!
Blissful sight with the memories of Alaska
Good morning my friend. Thank you so much for watching. I am so pleased you are enjoying these videos. Love from Alaska.
The scenery and silence looks blissful😌.
I would add just a sketchbook, pencils and paints …. And probably a book to my camping toolbox and I’d be in heaven
They don’t call it the last frontier for nothing. Pure wilderness, pure silence, pure heaven.
Good morning my friends. The quietness of the mountains at night, coupled with the solitude is almost overwhelming. A few months ago I spent the night alone inside a glacier near here, in a huge ice cave. The. cave was hundreds of feet deep (although I only went back about 200 feet or so). Being in there alone at night, so far from any other people, was surreal. It was one of my favorite trips. I am so grateful that there are still places in this planet where experiences like this are possible. Peace
Hi there from Brasil! Your videos are amazing! I'll probably never see snow in my life but you help me dream about it. Thank you so much for sharing these experiences with us! God bless you!
Good evening Renan. Thank you for watching all the way from Brasíl! That is so incredible to think about. I am glad you enjoyed the trip up the mountain. This is about 6 miles behind my cabin. One of my favorite places on earth. Peace to you
Come to California I’ll take you to the snow
Интересно да у нас зима долгим снег весна и нам надоедает это хотим лето море а где-то Бразилии Африке мечтает снег даа это интересно Альхамдуллилах
I hope this man realises and knows how blessed he is!
Thank you Jessi. I am glad you enjoyed the trip to the mountains. This is one of my favorite places on the planet. I spend a lot of my winter up in this country. You are correct, it is a great blessing. I would not trade it for any other place on earth. Peace to you.
What a spectacular video! I endure badly the heat and that of this year even less and then you arrive, with these wonderful images of this lunar landscape, this silence that speaks ...This beautiful icy wind that you make us feel.... Well, thank you very much for the kind thought. A "warm" hug (38° celsius) from Italy. See you soon 🌞💥🌞
I stumbled up on your video after watching many. But you bring nice,peaceful vibes to your channel. I so love watching your bravery and skills at hand. You are amazing.❤️❤️
Thank you my friend. Welcome to my channel. I am glad you are enjoying my work. Creating these videos to share is such a pleasure as is visiting with the many wonderful people. I look forward to hearing more from you. Peace
Thank you UA-cam algorithm and This is My Alaska. You've taken me to a place where I can forget everything that is wrong in the world for 18 minutes and see the beauty that is still around. It's seems to be getting harder to find, but I am glad I found this channel.
Good evening Scott. I am glad you are here too. Over the campfire the sky is still full of stars, my coffee is hot and life peaceful. There is no place on earth I would rather be. I hope to share some of that with you here. Thanks so much for watching my friend.
Peacefull and beautiful
Beautiful sky! Absolutely amazing having the know how to survive or just enjoy the harsh temperatures.
Thank God that snow cave didn't collapse while you were in it!!
Amazing effort 👍
Hold on, so you leave your already remote cabin, to enjoy a night in an igloo ? That is the most badass thing I have ever seen!! Hats down to you mate!
😂 agree!
yeah, and i bet he went back to that bad ass cabin right after filming the guy does really know what he is doing. and lots of the best equipment. but he would not sleep there unless he had to.
Some handy tools you got there, this was amazing to watch, you made this look easy, like the temperature didn't bother. Very well done!
Watching from Brazil...keep up the good work !
So great to hear from Brazil. Greetings from Alaska. Thanks for watching!
Another great video. I’m not one for being out in the cold but you sure make it look enjoyable. I do However like my solitude and to have that kind of beautiful scenery all to myself would be amazing. Thanks for taking us along with you.
Have a wonderful week my friend.
👍🏾❤️💯. Hugz
Amazing! It's clear how much you love Alaska in your videos! You are so brave! And pancakes? Sausage! With syrup!
Your videos bring me peace. Thank you for sharing your peace with us. ✌
Good morning Donna. Thanks for watching. I always enjoy camp cooking, especially the coffee. Life is certainly good. Peace to you from Alaska.
Usually you block in the entrance of the snow cave to leave just a crawl way. That looked like a chilly cave. Pretty cool to have all the toys there though.
Very awesome really enjoyed this. When I was stationed in Korea in the winter we used to have those small Yukon stoves, we had the fuel oil kit and used to mix 3/4 diesel fuel to 1/4 mogas. The mogas mix helped to cut down on black smoke and soot from the diesel.
That is so interesting. You burned a gasoline and diesel mixture? I would enjoy knowing more about how that worked. Thanks for writing. Peace
Dang that looks so cosy! And that view is to die for!
How refreshing! Beautiful video as always...🌷💕
Yes wish I can still do this, back in the 80's when the snow was snow we did all kinds of stuff. Now we barely get any snow.
Love this cause it's warm, cozy and I can relate.
I'm taking a wild guess you're from Colorado where I am. Used to snow like crazy here and now we might get a half an inch every 20 years
We get plenty of snow everywhere. Did you see the record snowfalls just last month in Michigan, South Dakota, California and Alaska?
Pretty cool to see something like this. I live in a part of alaska where there are no trees an most people who are lost dont make it. Ive lost many family members to the weather. Many are just traveling from village to village and get turned around. I myself have gotten lost so many times but luckily ive had my gps with me. I know being prepared is always the key but most days we tend to not prepare for a 3 to 20 mile trip. Its like for you urban folks most car accidents happen near home. Its the same thing for us out here. Its flat with no land marks. But ive also heard of people surviving several weeks in winter with only a lighter and a gun. Somy hats off to you.
Good morning Jacob. Thank you for reaching out my friend. I have spent many years working in remote areas of Alaska and know what you say is true and accurate. I have known too many people in the Koyukon region who have lost their lives in similar situations. The coastal regions that you describe are are even more challenging due to lack of clear landmarks in bad weather. Keep that GPS with you my friend. It is a lifesaver. I would enjoy hearing more from you. Peace
This person is of rare physical and mental beauty! May God protect you!
Hello you really love the weather it seem comfortable for you love the way you set up everything and eat your food and slept under the moon.Take care all like your videos.😁😃🐕
That's really cool. I haven't seen someone digging "ice tent" before. And video was so good, so fascinating, indeed Alaska is beautiful. Peace.
I am glad you enjoy the video. Digging into the snow is a great way to camp. It is very warm under the snow,, and it completely eliminates the wind. Snow is actually a good insulator
I wish stella is there but it's so cold for her , thank you so much for treating us kindly , solitude is necessary to recharge our energy
Yes my friend, it is too cold for Stella. She loves going with me on my camping trips but I have to watch her closely. She is not so good with the very cold weather.
Where was Stella?
It's amazing to have a cabin in the middle of nowhere..yet still feel the need to go camping.
Good morning Patrick. I understand, but I love the outdoors and being up in the mountains. That is, after all, the reason I have the cabin here within a few miles of them. It is impossible to see a sunset like this from inside my cabin. That is just one of the many reasons I love being out here. Peace to you from Alaska.
Amazing ! A man leaves his nice warm cabin to sleep in a hole in the snow.
Kudos for having the skills to do that. Couldn't do it, myself. Almost froze to death, just watching...
Good evening my friend. I appreciate you watching. For me, it is always worth the effort to be able to spend the night out in the mountains. I love the solitude of this place. Peace to you tonight.
Saludos mi amigo desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷👍
Wie kann ein Mensch nur so verrückt sein ?
Ich habe den tiefsten Respekt davor ;-)
Vielen , vielen Dank für deine Beiträge !
Thank you for the awesome content, what an amazing experience that must have been... thank you for sharing!
Good evening Felix and thanks for watching and commenting. This was a great trip. That wind was unseasonably warm, and it stayed that way. Very unusual for the mountains this time of year. It made for a wonderful night. Peace to you my friend.
Hello! What a peaceful, beautiful time of tranquility in nature. Fascinating to see the shelter. I've tent camped down to about 28F and I needed better gear, haha. Blessings to you and yours, friend.
Good to hear from you my friend. -28F is the real deal. When I go out on the trail I always pack everything I need to spend the night out there whether I do so or not. There is not much room for mistakes in those temperatures. Thanks for watching my friend.
@@ThisIsMyAlaska -28F is absolutely INSANE! (complement 👍)
Imagina só o frio, o vento, muito corajoso!
Inspirational cold weather kit and use.... thanks for the share sir !!
It must be so beautiful to hear nothing but your own sounds and the wind.
Tall about a "kodak moment." Stunning views. Makes me want to move to Alaska and live the way you do. Always a pleasure friend. Always a pleasure.
Good morning my friend. So good to hear from you. I am headed to Kodiak Island this week. I will bring back some videos to share with you. I am looking forward to it. I hope one day to see you up here my friend
Sensacional o silêncio! Só o vento e a paz. Maravilhoso. Abraço
Thank you my friend. Peace
Love this Nature.
Thanks
Thank you for sharing this, I can definitely say that those of us living in a warmer climate appreciate these refreshing videos - seeing all this snow makes me miss it even more. :)
Hi Rachel
Wowww , this is amazing 💛💛
WTF did he just eat?
Sizleri buralarda görmekte güzel. Sevgiler.
Özgür abi her masada varsın (:
Bence yapabilirsin daha iyisini Özgür abi ☺️
@@mybad8805 .... flapjacks and sausage with syrup?
I’m trying to figure out what the deal was with that box that he filled with snow and put next to the stove box.
.....A nice hot meal, and basic comforts at the end of a long cold, hard day reminds a man how little it takes to actually be appreciative and thankful for those moments..... I have spent time outdoors my whole life, but I must say that I would definitely be hesitant to be out there without some basic protection from predators and hungry wildlife.... I’m sure you had that covered seeing that you had everything else squared away 👍..... more people should do this... It will help you find out who you really are...I would love to do this with my dog, but I’m a little older now, and I don’t think he would venture too far away from the treat cabinet, the couch, or his mama that caters to his every moan and grunt haha.... actually he’s not that bad... but I’m serious about the couch 😬
Good evening my friend. I enjoyed reading your comments. I have a couple of couch-loving pups too. They keep life fun.
I agree with your comment about the joy one can find in the simple things. To me, it is the best kind of joy. I want little more out of life than an evening by the lake staring into the stars and the embers of my fire. Peace to you tonight
Wonder full and challenging Alaska night.
Ήρεμο το τοπίο...ήρεμη δύναμη κι εσείς...
Δεν ξέρω αν θα μπορούσα να το κάνω,αλλά σας ζηλεύω τόσο πολύ αυτό το διάστημα , που η πόλη μου,η χώρα μου η Ελλάδα έχει συνεχείς καύσωνες των 44-45 βαθμών κελσίου, και τις τελευταίες ημέρες καίγονται πολλά από τα δάση της Ελλάδας,για κακή μας τύχη! Το βίντεο αυτό,ανάσα πνοής για εμάς εδώ!!! Να είστε καλά! ☺️🇬🇷
I've been to Iceland a few times, and its funny, everyone gets off the plane wearing their snow/hiking boots, arctic jackets and snow pants, as if its the Antarctic. But the truth of it is, the airline charged very little for round trip flights, but then charged $100 for your checked bag. So, most people take a carry on, and also carry the Winter cloths over their arm.
Your video's make me want to return to Iceland. Love the quiet and unspoiled land!
I love it too, more than I can say! I would imagine Iceland to be very beautiful and that sounds like a pretty smart way to travel! Thank you for watching!
@@ThisIsMyAlaska Cheeseburger and fries is $25 there, and a beer is another $15 lol
.....and to their surprise, Iceland winters are milder than New York or Chicago winters thanks to the warm gulfstream current.
living in the Cariibean for the past 25 plus years i completely forgot how it felt to camp out in the snow. Hands cold, feet sore and hungry like a wolf but enjoying every second of it , and waking up to that crisp morning feeling knowing you survived. Great video i felt like i was there !!
Thank you my friend.
Awesome. Stay dry/warm. Thank you! Semper Fi
Many, many years from now when you're near the end of your time on earth, this is one of the adventures you'll be thinking about.
So relaxing to watch videos like this! ❤️
I live in asia and this is amazing! 👍
Good evening Liz. Thanks for watching from so far away. I am honored that you enjoy it. Peace my friend.
Agreed 👌
I'm impressed by your capabilities both regarding living in Alaska and videography. Really high quality videos. We were five times in Alaska for gold prospecting but never in winter yet. You inspired us to visit Alaska maybe in winter once. Hello from the Swiss mountains to Alaska!
Good afternoon my friend. So good to hear from you. I have many friends involved in gold mining and love the gold mining history of the early 1900’s. I have read so many great books of that era. Google “Coal Creek, Alaska” and read about the early mining history there. My wife’s father was the superintendent of that mine before he passed away. I hope to do a video of that mine one day soon. Peace
@@ThisIsMyAlaska Hello my Alaskan friend, thanks for your answer. I love reading books about Alaskan history, I read several. Coal Creek sounds familiar to me, I have to check at home, if I already have a book, where this is part of, I bet I have. That would be cool, if you could make a video about it! I was gold prospecting on hobby level several times in the Fortymile mining district in Chicken. If you are interested, you find videos on my channel. Some friends, I met in Chicken, also were prospecting in the Brooks Range, but I never was yet. I would love just to see the Brooks Range one day. And I'm gold prospecting in Switzerland for more than 15 years now, we also have nice gold. Hope to be able to make it to Alaska again next year. Have a great day, and take care, my friend!
Good evening, if you were in the 40-mile area you very likely have heard of the Coal Creek drainage. It is on the Yukon below Eagle, in the Yukon-Charlie Preserve. I will take a look at your channel
I will take a look at your channel
@@ThisIsMyAlaska I feel honored! Thank you!
Provecho Mr Alaska, siempre me quedo sorprendida!!!. Un rato de soledad no hace daño
Good afternoon Guadalupe my friend. Yes, I love solitude. It is difficult to find these days but something (I feel) we all need. Thanks for watching. Peace to you.
I have done solo Winter camping in the White Mountains in New Hampshire. It takes a very certain state of mind to do it and a real focus with every move you make. You cannot afford a single mistake that will leave you injured or without heat, food, shelter or proper clothing. It looks idyllic but solo Winter camping is not a trivial undertaking. Good job with this video and his preparation and skills.
Dude. You're my hero. This Texas boy would freeze his hiney off out there.
Good evening Chris. I am glad you are enjoying the videos. With the right gear you would be comfortable out here. It is so beautiful up in the mountains this time of year. From early January though the end of March the northern lights are spectacular. Laying by a fire and watching the show is one of the most amazing experiences in the world.
Definitely love the idea , personally don't think I'd do it myself done alot of similar camping in the winter seen to many avalanches an snow tunnels collapse
Not enough above him to be a problem if it was to collapse. Only about a foot or so of snow.
Amazing experience one can have in the arms of the nature. Thanks for bringing it in front of our eyes.
Absolutely beautiful scenery
The “Cold Mass” will very quickly overpower this wood stove!
No tree's, but oh how beautiful is this Serenity. George Castanza "Seinfeld" "Serenity Now" no Honestly I wish I was there. I'm more alone with people than i am by myself. Exception Mum and my son. Kindest thoughts to you and your family from Australia
Of all subscriptions that i have, this is something that i look forward to.. No one have ever think about doing this amazing adventure.. thanks for sharing..looking forward for more.. and MORE POWER..
Good evening Yolanda. I appreciate your kind encouragement. Thank you. I am in Kodiak Island (Alaska) this week. I am documenting my trip and look forward to sharing it with you when I return. I think you will enjoy it. Peace
Nice, camping in style. Reminds me of when I was little and I would spend weekends sometimes in a snow den I made in fairbanks, would have been awesome with a wood stove! Brings back memories of my dog Baron and how I used to pretend I lived in Narnia when out in the snow, I can still remember the snow and silence seemed timeless and magical even though its been over 30 years feels like yesterday. Thanks for posting this, eat some blackberries for me :)
What a spectacular sunset! Well done you on your first solo shoot! You did well! Was that moose meat you fried on the aluminium foil? Thanks for taking the time to shoot and keep us company!
Good morning Joyce. Thank you for watching. Yes, the sunset was so beautiful. I love the way the mountains picked up the dark blue sky as the night came on. It was magical. Shooting this video was a lot of fun. It was one of the first ones I ever created. The quality is not great, and I made a lot of mistakes, but it documents this wonderful trip so it is still one of my favorites.
Good morning Sir
Coming from a country where our biggest problem camping, is a goanna crawling into our sleeping bag with us. Is there a danger of a bear or something wanting to come and say hello during the night? Also I'm pretty sure you would take that camp stove and coffee pot with you on a trip to the shops ... you never seem to go anywhere without them :). Great video.
Good afternoon Sean, great to hear from you. There is always a chance if a bear in camp, but up in the mountains it would be unlikely this time of year. They should all be denned up now. I do like this little stove. It is just the thing. I have found so many uses for it. The manufacturer (Kni-Co Manufacturing) actually called me a few months ago and sent me a new stove for free. How cool is that! I did not expect or ask for it but I have sure enjoyed using it. Peace
Thank you, the landscape and the sunset are beautiful. How great to see you move in that wild environment of your Alaska, you breathe PEACE. Stella was missing ... a warm hug from India.
Good evening my friend Uma. Thank you for watching. Yes, I left Stella back at the cabin with my wife. I feel better having her stay there when I am out on these remote trips. See you soon.
I really enjoyed watching this I bet u have some amazing views.great video
Hello my friend and family. Regards to your beautiful wife and family. Omg, that beautiful scenery is everything along with I am chilled just watching you shoveling all that snow. Your skills are at such a level, that there is no doubt that your survival methods is awesome. And top that off with pancakes and sausage 😋, totally here for it. Wishing you well along side of your family. Stay safe and peace be with you all. So beautiful, and in the back of my mind, where are the 🐻🐻❄️😊.
Good morning Clara. It is good to hear from you today. I am glad you enjoyed visiting my campsite. The mountains are so beautiful, winter or summer, I am not sure which season I enjoy more, but getting up into them is definitely easier in the winter. Snowmobiles make the trip easy. You asked about bears, this is grizzly country and there are bears everywhere, although they should be in their dens by now. There is just not much food around this time of year. Peace to you.
I would imagine that the only thing that is of real concern on a trip like this, is that the snowmobile starts afterwards.
Plus that your snow roof keeps up. If not you're buried under it.
Morning Gale, it's Ginger in Colorado! I always learn so much from your videos! This was amazing. What truly amazes me is that you can actually heat a snow cave and the top not melt and fall in on you. And of course I always get so tickled because you have the "espresso will travel" !!! I would love to know how it feels to be totally alone, warm and cozy and just hear the wind. So nice to see you today. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
Hello Ginger, interestingly, if the snow cave were to collapse on me in the night it would just be warmer. The top of the cave was only about 2 feet thick so it would not have been an issue really, but it held up just fine. I love being alone at night in the mountains. It is an awesome feeling and one I wish everyone could experience. Peace to you my friend
👍🏻👍🏻 this accommodation came quite close to an igloo both just as FUN .. what a view‼👍🏻👍🏻
Yes, similar but much less work and with a better view. Thank you for watching! Peace.