3 Horrible Days Truck Camping in Alaska
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The damper on the wood stove was closed… you’re creating a fire, which requires oxygen, and a spot to exhaust the smoke. On a wood stove there is typically an inlet, under the door, that you pull out to regulate oxygen intake… and a damper on the exhaust pipe to regulate the flow of exhaust (if you have both intake and exhaust wide open you’ll just burn up your wood extremely fast and blow the heat right out the exhaust). By regulating the damper, you build up heat in the wood stove and allow the smoke to escape.
I hate to say it, but you have a lot to learn! Most of the problems you’re facing are self-inflicted. This platform is wonderful for gaining knowledge, use it to your advantage and learn how to use the things that keep you alive.
That’s exactly what I realized to, right away
Carbon monoxide danger too
exactly
I always closed the damper to the fireplace so bats or birds wouldn’t fly in, during non use of the fireplace. Open it when starting a fire.
100%. Her lack of knowledge could get her killed especially in Alaska. I was also worried for her small doggie walks in those freezing temps. There are points when the dog even looks concerned, especially when they were in the back with the cold air from the diesel heater.
Okkkaaayy. The note is really nice but I've seen local cops say that if you see a paper on your windshield at night or if you hear rattling (like a bottle and tire), do not go outside. It might be used to lure you out. Sure it can be paranoia but I'd rather be paranoid and safe. I'd check it when I'm in a well-lit/populated place.
yeah i was worried about that too. I wouldn't spend any more time outside in the dark than i needed to. or what if they somehow messed with her car so that she'd have to go to them for help.. maybe i watch too many horror movies
Nope, car notes immediately raises suspicion for me! Same with random flat tires in a parking lot. Somebody might be watching.
Yes, if nasties puncture your tyres a.female is in real danger...A dog is unlikely to be enough to protect you. ( they can be lured with poisoned meat)..Honestly, young lone women ahould not be out in the wilderness no matter how clever
and enthusiastic they are.
Especially in the Alaska. Not alot of women to go around.
EXCELLENT advice.Glad you told that. Always be prepared, even where you do park, so you can make a fast exit and not get blocked in. I had an encounter lately with a truck stopped in my lane in the country with a drop off on one side, a hill and bushes on the other and where there was a rise in the road I couldn't see over. I saw he had a walkie talkie, sort of hiding it. He motioned me by but I expected him to check if anybody was coming, but he looked angry. Then, he let me see he had an AR-15 held pointed down, in his left hand. That was showing it to me. He was either illegally hunting in the road, or threatening me. I bolted past him dealing with the blind rise in the road and got out of there. For all I know, if I had been in a different type vehicle I might have found out what his intentions were.........
Please consider not wearing headphones while you're walking through the wilderness (or a city, especially as a single female) like that, _especially_ after you just found a note warning you about bear activity in the area 🙏
Also, be careful with notes left on your windshield like that... predators of the human variety will leave a note as bait, so they can get you out of your vehicle and distracted.
You see more than one posting about an aggressive bear in the area and you're wandering around in noise canceling headphones is straight up suicidal.
Plus eating food in car with the door gerry rigged with a bungee cord while eating is inviting grizzly or rape. Bears do not hibernate as people think. Bears find a place to bed down and slow their metabolism down but they do awaken when hungry, or they hear something. I'm from AK and so many bear stories. They do not fear people, dogs, cars, or yurts. They can break into your car with or without you inside. Then people leaving notes on car so far out is strange (generous but do you trust strangers nowadays)? and someone waking you at 2 am to get you to move? Hopefully you didn't get out your car to move to front driver seat with them watching you! You're posting your whereabouts and people stalk Internet to find easy targets. You should've had wood hauled on your back pack for a 2 day or on a sled. You also didn't open the damper to let smoke out or get started with oxygen, it's why it wouldn't start. Also you can get sudden lung problems like bronchitis from smoke inhalation which requires an inhaler and humidifier to heal lungs. You turned lungs into jerky which makes them vulnerable to other viruses. Walking in woods in the evening to reach a destiny is never good practice, as sun can drop sooner than you think or with a storm brewing makes it darker sooner, and you would've been lost or snow storm that covered that trail. Your dog is a distraction from you being alert and the dog is too playful and jumping instead of being alert for your safety. You're stopping to film snow instead of focused on safety. You jeopardize your own health and safety to entertain others. The lack of venting when cooking causes humility build up which can fry your wiring too. Good luck and success in all you do! I'm not your momma but my nerves are so stressed and on edge now from watching this and it's my first time watching you. Take care.
Hardcore people don’t fear bears. But i just hope she’s not on her monthly cycle lol.
@@paulwoodford1984I'm sure she's unaware of this fact, it's just makes the situation worse.
@@paulwoodford1984you mean morons
@@cookiekirkland8689 It’s only believed to be true for polar bears but also let’s be real, the studies are not super strong.
I have to wonder if the damper was closed on the wood stove. The damper has to be open to allow air intake into the stove to provide oxygen for a fire, and to exhaust the smoke through the flue in the chimney.
Also Maria, it's always a good idea to carry bear spray with you.
You got through it though. Well done.
bears are sleeping, numbnutts.
,,,,,,my thoughts exactly
Definitely looks closed in the vid and position of it doesn’t change. And hence all the smoke inside… woweee, seemingly self-inflicted torment, like most of her vids.
This was my thought as well. Damp wood wouldn't cause so much smoke inside and it would also explain why the fire didn't start.
Yes I encountered this very situation recently and thought the same
⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ I live in Eagle River, Alaska and we just lost a lady in Eagle River. She was walking with her husband and two dogs on December 23, 2023. Her dog (off leash) fell into the river after the ice broke while drinking from an open spot and the lady (Amanda Richmond Rogers) jumped in to try and save him. She still hasn't been found. PLEASE be careful. Alaska is no joke. So much can kill you if you aren't careful. And beware of the moose. They are everywhere!
Did the dog survive?
She is an accident waiting to happen, has been for a while and the dog will pay the price by either getting injured, killed or left alone if something happens to her.
I loved your video. I am considering this lifestyle while homeschooling my teenager. I do hope you reported the damp wood so they do not let that happen again. You were in a dangerous situation. Freeze to death ,or possibly get attacked by wild animals.
The note could have waited because many psychos use that tactic to lure you out.
I will say your positive energy is amazing. I am glad you have a dog with you. Amazing protectors and companions. Stay safe out there!
@@nunya2954 no.
Falling through lake ice... annoying. Falling through iced over river... death sentence.
So sad
Hi. I watched your channel today for the first time. I love your sense of adventure. I feel compelled to say something... please be armed. After years of camping in our local national forest, I thought my daughter and myself would be safe camping in there. But we weren't. A man showed up and set up camp a thousand feet from us and watched us through the scope on his rifle. Yes, he pointed a rifle at us. It was dark outside. My daughter (who was 10 at the time) saw what he was doing. We jumped in our car and hauled ass as fast as we could. No phone service for several miles, but finally I was able to call the sheriff. They went to check out the guy, but he was already gone...like 45 minutes and gone! I'll always believe he had evil on his mind.
Now, I carry a pistol with me all the time.
Be safe out there. There are so many demented evil people.
Ouch being a frequent hiker myself it gives me anxiety to see the amount of recklessness in this video 😅. Glad you’re safe and I think you had more luck than you realized during this trip because there were many things that could led to a different/bad outcome, which thankfully didn’t.
I love watching your VERY RECKLESS endeavors. But at some point sweetheart you are going to have to make better decisions and definitely preparations for the type of conditions you are in. Yours and Blues life depend on it! Consider heading back to the lower 48 soon! God bless you and Blue and praying for your safety. ❤🙏
She enjoys being ditzy ..it helps her channel 😅
Her Dog’s loose lead needs sorting out . Very dangerous..
Ditzy yes. Alaska is not the place to be unprepared and reckless.
@BECKisBUSY Nice shade attempt!
@@timewilltell5476I don’t think that was an attempt. Do you know what an attempt is versus a completed act? If not, stay off any jury in my courtroom
As soon as you said "a 2-mile hike to the yurt", I said "nope". 😆
Snow and bears??? Absolutely not...
🤣🤣🤣 I agree! 😂😂😂
Carrying all your gear. In the snow. In the dark. Bears. For two miles. Every time I watch Ria's videos, the father in me is concerned for her safety. Plus knowing myself, I would inevitably forget something in the truck and have to go back and get it. Maybe more than once.
Need a small sled to pull her gear and dog could help ! Rental should have provided it.
No Way - plus it's a Dry Cabin. That's a double No Way!!
The damper is closed.. that’s terrible you didn’t figure that out. It’s why it’s so smoky in there.
No disresoect, but you are playing a really dangerous game. You riskbyour life and the life of your dog by being completely unprepared out in freezing temperatures in Alaska. Plus you are all alone, with no weapons, no way to protect yourself as you broadcast your locations to strangers on instagram. You are to beautiful, and your puppy to cute to take such risks. Please be safe
It’s partly UA-cams fault for promoting this concept with young women. It makes young girls aspire to this kind of life (which is foolish) thinking they can get rich and go viral on UA-cam especially if they act ditsy enough or show enough cleavage and or booty cheeks. Total false sense of accomplishment. Nothing to gain in the long run. It is no way to live your young life. Then 5 years of your young life gone and wasted. C’mon girls!!! Wake tf up!!! Helloooo
You are 100% correct! Her poor dog, so irresponsible. All this for UA-cam fame and fortune. Shame on all involved.
they are right next to a neighborhood and near Walmart. she also has a cell phone. haha. so dramatic.
@@Sonjaorleans the deadly alaskan non hibernating winter bears. OK.
@Bigfootrules Well, I would pound sand, but I'm scared of waking up the Alaskan snow snakes.
Yurt, fail. Diesel heater, fail. Jackery, fail. Not being eaten by a bear, huge win.
Yeah, and a shark didn't attack her either.
@@bobjacksob the night was 100% gator free.
Hee hee hee 😂
Not knowing how to use a tent heater is stupidity, not a fail.
@jonarse luckily they didn't wake up hungry and have to make the short walk to the SUPER WALMART down the road. JEEEEZUS. People act like she was in Siberia, naked, fighting a mountain lion.
That area is known for its bear 🐻 activity (both brown and black bears). Bear attacks in winter are rare (but not unheard of). Always hike with bear spray “in hand” - not in a pocket, not in a backpack. The bear will be on you before you could even think abt unzipping your pack. This time of year I’d be more worried abt moose. The reason for pets to be on leash is also so they don’t go off trail and wrestle up wildlife and get stomped by a moose, or have an angry bear chase them as they run straight back to you! Save your back and use a little sled to haul your supplies! Stay safe!
No bears not after -40 and colder weather
Spray AND a candy bar.... so you can toss it far away and maybe buy yourself a few steps headstart ! 🙃😉😇
Name one time a winter bear attack occurred at the eagle river nature center, you numbnuts.
@@bearbear8039Luckily the Eagle River area doesn’t see -40 temps like the interior. It’s also been quite warm at 25-35 above during the daytime this week.
@laurenrogers2333 and nobody has ever been attacked there in February by an awake bear, asshats. You have a better chance of being shot by an armed moose. Get off here Alaskan Karens.
You put yourself and your dog in a very dangerous situation going out at night on a trail.😮
New sub - I lived in Fairbanks for 12 years, and when I saw you walking down that trail at night, I was quaking. Girl, you seem totally capable and smart, but Alaska is not trifling. That bad feeling you had as you walked back to your vehicle was 100% your gut instinct saying nope. I’ve encountered moose along those trails and we had guns, firing a shot scared them off but if we hadn’t had anything, who knows what could’ve happened. Please be overly cautious 🙏🏻💖
Your pupper is such a sweetie!
Yes that was concerning to just watch. Moose didn't occur to me but bears definitely especially with a dog at night.
@@ladellg267 people don’t realize how quick a missed can kill you, and they’re complete jerks- always having a giant chip on their shoulders. Black bears will *typically* leave you alone, unless they’re starving or have cubs, but that is grizzly territory as well and they will stalk you, and kill you. My father in law once had a grizzly stalk him from the other side of a railing pile he was gold panning in. He slowly moved toward his vehicle where he’d left his rifle. The bear countered his moves and they went in sort of a circle with the bear closing the gap really quickly. Thank God dad was able to reach the jeep before the bear reached him. But he was really, really scared. He said that bear was intent upon attacking. We’ve many stories from living in Alaska for over 20 years. 8 in southeastern, and 12 in the interior. I love Alaska, but I learned to fear and respect it as always ready to end you.
Packing through snow?
Fabricate a sled.
Use a tarp, use a tent, use a blanket even.
Carry/DRAG more weight/stuff.
Also pack like you are going to get stuck and have to SURVIVE being out in that weather.
Cause you just might have too.
I would have been shaking in my boots walking through the Alaskan wilderness in the middle of the night. Happy all is well now for you
Hopefully you would have been smart enough to open the damper on the wood stove before lighting it tho. 😂😂😂
@aerynstormcrow I think you mean "educated" enough. She obviously wasn't aware and had not had that experience previously. Be kind instead of trying to make someone look bad just to be cruel or feel that you are "smart".
A more unprepared van lifer,I have never seen. 😮 I’m amazed that you and your dog weren’t overcome by the CO from the smoke. Yikes. So many mistakes, I don’t even know where to start.
Maria I’m 70 and don’t get around much, I love your videos. All I can think of is why didn’t I think of that? I’d give anything to be young and able to do what you do. I love Blue, you’re an awesome fur baby mom. You two take me away from a life that seems I’m just waiting for the end. And I love love Poe….if you read this please say hi Susie in one of your videos… that would be awesome. Stay safe
Anytime you dry camp in Alaska like that, you should always take a sled with wood and camping gear like a sleeping pad, sleeping bag, blankets, food and water. Even when they say it’s fully supplied with wood, don’t trust it. The second I saw you with just a small pack, I had a bad feeling about it. So sorry that happened but hey, it’s a learning experience. You guys are all good and that’s most important. ❤
"And that's why we carry a buddy heater." Yes it is, such a relief to see you taking more care and being a bit more prepared for difficulties at least than when you started in Alaska.
Make sure you still carry a co2 detector, those do not shut off with low oxygen like they claim it does. Seen them fail many times. Like those ice fishermen for example who nearly died because of one of those heaters that didn't shut off when it should've. Good thing one of them noticed they was getting sleepy and shouldn't be tired.
you think she's prepared? wow.
I was even scared for you. I'll keep you and Blue in prayer. .
Have a blessed, safe day.
She is within 10 miles of a Walmart Super Center. @@liamjohnson2474
Choice of footwear in those cold temperatures seems dangerous to say the least
I am surprised you didn't keep your dog on a leash close to you when going down during the night. He might had been attacked by a wolf or a bear. Scary stuff.
All I could think of with you walking that far in the dark in the woods, were bears. I lived on a logging island in Alaska in 1975 and no one would venture out after dark because the bears would come into the logging camp. I’m so glad you were safe.
Hi I admire you I wish I was you with my dogs but I'm wondering did you even fill up your gas tank or your diesel tank did you check all of your items and heaters and whatever you might have to keep you warm and safe before you thought of venturing out I always make sure I have a full tank of gas even while driving I do not let my tank go below half because you never know if you're going to get into a traffic jam and be stuck and then run out of gas and on top of that I don't know if I would want to venture out into the snow even though I did do it in my Jeep on freshly powdered snow and drove around for a while out in the wilderness by myself no one around if I broke down I would have been screwed I was very lucky but man do I wish I could be you right now in the wilderness I just love being out there free to do whatever I want free to see the beauty of the world and just free to go wherever I please but anyways good luck thanks smartly and be safe and have fun and live your life and thank you for sharing and by the way you and your dog are absolutely beautiful❤
They're in hibernation!
The bears are probably hibernating. They do occasionally come out of their dens but the spring months are the most dangerous for bear attacks
bears hibernate, violent wierd men don't so she shouldn't be going around Alaska alone
Food in her bag too! Its a party!
A sleeping bag rated for those temps and not "blankets" would have got you and your dog through the night.
Also, would love to see you pack a firearm. You don't need one, until you need one.
God bless, great and honest mechanics!
Most important part of your gear is the sleep system
And more than a bungee to keep the door cracked and not easy access for evildoers. God forbid. I’m glad you have a dog with you for first alert system!
Yep
i literally get so terrified and anxious watching your videos please be more safe 😭
So do I. I literally hold my breath and drink heavily.🤪😩
You literally walked past a sign saying “pets must be on leash” whilst the dog was running off leash ahead. That could be dangerous for the dog if he falls into frozen water or other wild animals nearby…
Always be cautious and carry protection and your first instinct and intuition are usually correct
But she won’t
@@KaliKali-hv9bt She's got guts walking in the wilderness in the dark for 2 miles I'll give her that !
@@MrManflyI’d call it stupidity! From an Alaskan woman.
Paranoia is NOT an instinct- it's mental illness!!!
My heart goes out to you for taking such good care of Blue. He is always first with you, as he should be. You are a good example for how all of us should take of our animals. They depend on us and we owe it to them to do our very very best . God Bless you and I pray for Blue to overcome the cancer and you to have the strength to help him fight. I love your videos, I will never be able to travel to far away places so thank you! Although I do have my horses who carry me on many adventures all be it close to home.
It almost seems like couple bf thing
It's so great to see the genuine, deep love that you have for Blue, always putting his needs first...and oh boy, he's always so happy..!!!
@@bethanmiles5126 HE is a happy little fella, just like my dog. Reminds me so much of her. She nearly broke through my screen door when I was outside and the dog that charges at us as we walk by it's chain link yard, was on leash walking with it's owner. She thought it would come after me as usual, and had to save me. I had to get up and lean on the door to keep her from literally breaking the door frame to get out to me. We do have to carry protection just on walks because of dogs. A neighbor's dogs had me cornered against my chicken coop in the back yard,j lately, so I placed items all over so I could get to them fast. My dog is inside the house. They didn't bother me at all when she's with me. Then, they act well behaved and even friendly! She's, apparantl, and Alpha because ONE bark through the window would send the aggressive dog running home! So her dog would fight and she needs to be prepared to defend him, also. IT's dangerous out there.
Feed Blue farmers dog brand dog food, it will allow him his best chance. My thoughts and healing intentions are with hum.
@@freedomspirit9521. Do u know if they make food for kitty cats?? Thank you!!
When Maria entered the yurt, the handle for the damper was turned down 6:45. When she was trying to start the fire 7:14 the handle was turned up. So maybe the damper was left open by the previous occupants and she closed it.
You are living my dream! Unfortunately, I am now 66 and disabled severely.
But I am still camping! Granny Camping!! Anyway, stay strong, stay safe.Stay grounded, you're doing wonderful.
Wonderful
Honey I'm 69 do it every day only place I live is my rv traveling and hiking broke my back neck both shoulders and elbows my right leg and left knee not all at once but had broke skull back and shoulder at once plus other injury, soft tissue but I still do it some days not so good but with God all things possible
My first inclination was to give you all sorts of advice. Primitive survival is something I've done a lot. But, then, I realized that I'm here sitting at home in front of my computer and you're out there having an adventure! I should be taking advice from you and I should get back out there! So, go have fun! Enjoy! Life is one big risk anyway and you are living it in a way that will allow you to go sliding into home plate with no regrets. Good for you and God speed!
I really like that comment ^^ May peace be with you
Girl I cannot believe you walked back to Po 😭 AT NIGHT. I would’ve just cracked the door open for a bit. Youre brave
Yes but she had NO HEAT!
You can totally drag stuff in the snow on a snow saucer or (maybe even a dish pan) which could save your back if you have problems.
i was thinking the same
A sled makes it easier. Thanks for showing where it is. Plan to kidnap my hubby for trip out there. Blue would have let you know if a bear was around. Look forward to the next adventure
@@kipholder8577 Me too. Pulling a sled or paulk would have been better.
I was thinking of those tire trax people have to get unstuck .they are like sleds
Do you have to use the word "totally" like a dumbass?
If you had the feeling, you were being watched on the walk back to your vehicle, chances are you were being watched! I hear hikers say this all the time. In most cases, it is a mountain lion. They say your hair stands up on your body & you know something is watching you. Thank God his angels helped you to safety!
There are sleeping bags rated for 40 below temps, and they are lightweight. Perfect for situations like yours.
That's how people get killed. A series of three negative events occur, and each mishap in itself would not cause harm, but three close together can be catastrophic or fatal.
I didn't read through all 800+ comments. 😉 Hopefully someone already helped you with the stove. If not you should know that wood stoves can be temperamental, especially if pine (soft woods) are burned. When you get smoke coming back into the room, cabin, yurt, tent, whatever it usually is caused by a closed damper or blocked stove pipe. Spark arrestors are quick to clog with soot or creosote buildup. Take the spark arrestor off and make sure damper is open, then try again. Even wet wood will light if air is flowing. A cracked window can help initially to get the draft going up pipe. Clean arrestor then put back on while enjoying the warmth of the working stove. Good luck.
She didn't even attempt to look at the stove. She just kept lighting the wood.
Could be lots of creosote in the chimney pipe, which causes smoke and terrible burning and can actually catch on fire. In the cold, with a long pipe, creosote buildup is more likely in the pipe.
Don't know why campgrounds and campsites always only Supply Greenwood which don't burn that's why I always bring my own
What's a spark arrestor?
A spark arrestor normally is a wire mesh or a cap at the top of the stovepipe that catches the largest sparks. Small sparks normally pass through.
A winter bear is VERY aggressive. Usually there's something wrong or something has happened to wake them and they're HUNGRY! You are very lucky.
NOTE TO SELF wtf dont ever tackle wilderness situations without being proficent at fire starting unbelievable, one of these days a silly girlie giggle wont be enough to save your life . I pray you dont find out before you have an opportunity to learn.
The thing about diesel heaters is that the fuel can turn to thick jell in the cold. Just when you need it most. Heat the diesel heater and fuel with the buddy heater and then try it again in an hour...
That's what I was wondering. I wouldn't want a diesel anything in an Alaskan winter.
Had a dog just like that. Best dog I ever had. Too smart for her own good.
Glad to see you dressed your dog for the cold& snow!
Loose lead is big NO NO..
Please don’t let your dog run loose. Walking that at night was very dangerous. Be safe.
Throughout this, I was so wishng I was there to help you. Im an old school prepper and survivalist and it hurt my heart watching you going through this. Please always be careful and always have backup on everything..... 2 is 1 and 1 is none......Ole military and survivalist motto. God Bless and Always Stay Safe.......
thats nice of you ole timer I JUST KEPT WAITING FOR A BEAR TO JUMP OUT ON THE SILLY COW
@@biffa1234100😂😂😂😂
That is so nice!
Carry a freakin weapon!!!! Shotgun minimum. Do you have any idea about how big and dangerous animals are in Alaska.....
@@user-bd5md5cm2j a .45 can stop a moose or bear if you place your shot right, or just unload your whole mag. Shotgun isn’t necessary.
That was a scary night walk but Bubby didn't seem too worried ❤ Love his cute face and energy. At least he got his 10k steps in.
“Pawsitive” energy
@maketodaypretty1505 stupid. you make people barf.
I had second hand anxiety
Watching you guys walk that freezing cold, long walk in the middle of the night. You are so brave! You’re such a good mamma to sweet Blue ❤❤
I get it. She had no choice.
Been wondering, where is you sled? Snowshoes? Walking poles w/baskets. If it snows, post holing will drain your energy and can be dangerous! This is how life threatening adventures turn into search and rescue operations.
Yep, endangering the lives of those sent out to do the rescuing too. Very irresponsible!
I watch a few people that do vehicle living and mostly they have me wanting to shove a mattress in my Jeep and take off. Then you come along, keeping it real. Maybe I’ll just stay home! lol.
For real though!!!😅
If you’re properly prepared and think ahead and think things all the way through, it’s not an issue (coming from an SUV lifer of over a year). She doesn’t always educate herself the way she should; I mean heck she says herself she can’t even cook at her age. She should have done FAR more research before heading to Alaska (as an Alaskan born and raised) like wildlife precautions, a block heater for her engine, how to start a fire in emergency situations (like with a ferro rod) and how to use/troubleshoot a wood stove. It’s incredible how far a small amount of knowledge will get you, and how far it can put you in the ground if you don’t have it.
😂😂😂
Please keep safe with Bobby. I was so worried for you both when you were walking back to your car in the dark.
Just a little FYI I would not let my dog run wild. You don’t know what’s around the next tree the next corner if there’s a bear there a wolf, I wouldn’t want to see anything happen to your dog.
I cannot believe you crack your door open? How about a window? Raise your heater so the fumes go out the window! 😳 And I am shocked you didn’t have a sleeping bag
with appropriate warmth!
You need to open a window or Crack door open a little to get the initial fire draft going . Also close the fireplace door tightly completely closed and just open fireplace vent a tiny bit at first until the flames get bigger and hotter to where you can hear the air being literally sucked in to fuel the oxygen starved fire. This will make it burn hotter faster, and thus, more wood will start burning, and fire will then get bigger at a faster pace. I remember the first time learning how to do this and how amazingly well it worked once you employ the right tweaks to create the optimal draft,flame ,vent adjustment ratio. It makes you feel like a powerful pro once you get it.
You need to open a window or crack the door to get a fire started? You are a baffoon.
Was the damper open? Closed?
Scary walking in the Alaskan wilderness at night. Glad you and blue are safe.
I’ve lived in Alaska almost my whole life. But I moved to Washington a few months ago and miss Alaska SOOOO MUCH, never wanted to leave. Love to see you enjoying Alaska. My heart is empty but this video made me feel full 💛
me too -Fairbanks 40 yrs and moved to Washington and I threw up leaving as my heart did not wish to go and I got sick over it literally!
Many areas in Washington mimic Alaska my guess is that you miss your friends
definitely not. nothing here compares to alaska. @@jamesmcdonough2726
same, i moved to washington a few years back and got HOME SICK and moved back to alaska. but for very personal reasons i had to move back to washington so life would be easier for my family. still always wishing to go back to alaska, but life is easier here, just feels incomplete. hope you get to visit alaska again!@@user-gz4zv5bv9r
If you really miss it, go back home🏡🗻. I moved to a new place, lasted 6 months, but I missed the beach and ocean every day. Haven't regretted coming back! Although the other place was Beautiful, I just didn't belong there.
I love how pup comes running back to you every time you say something and put the camera in him
Oh. My. Goodness. Every time I watch one of your videos, I think to myself that your parents must have nerves of steel!!! (I have children your age, and, nope, lol). But this one! Geesh, I had so much anxiety, and I think I passed out for a minute when you mentioned the bear 🥴 lol.
And when you had to leave the door open while you slept!?! 😱 That was only slightly less terrifying to think about than your walking back to Poe through the frozen wilderness for 45 minutes in the dark! 🫣😬
I could never do what you do, and that’s part of the reason why I love your channel so much. I am very relieved you and Blue are okay 😊 Stay safe! ❤🙏🏻
Hopefully you have a carbon monoxide detector in your truck whenever you use the Buddy Heater?
The ones renting the yurt should have had note / instructions about the damper. You made the right decision - too cold to tough it out.
I drive 100,000 miles a year… I say a prayer ever day I start out. It works!
I'm a Christian. God doesn't intervene all the time even if you pray. You have to be aware, take every precaution!
Keep yourself safe! No one else will.
I was a trucker for 13 years, solo female, prayed just about every day. Made it safely through every difficulty. Of course praying doesn't mean you don't take personal responsibility. I was always as prepared as I knew how to be. Stay safe driver!
Quick firestarter - toilet paper roll plus cotton balls and Vaseline, smear Vaseline on cotton balls stuff in roll and place in firewood light both ends and wala FIRE!
Oh Maria I love watching you and Blue. I just lost my little buddy, he was 17. Sending love ❤ 🐕🐶
Knowledge and experience is key to survival in extreme conditions, fail to prepare prepare to fail. Enjoyed the vid all the same, gorgeous canine companion. Like n sub.
As a woman seeing a note on my vehicle at night will most definitely wait until daylight 😭 trust issues on a thousand. Also, i gotta say you have a great attitude even with all that happening. Wish you an abundance of joy throughout your journey 🫶🏼
I feel so sorry for you and your little dog, so frustrating to have planned what seemed like such a wonderful adventure and trip to have so many problems pop up. I have to say, none of this van camping in the snow and freezing temps looks like one bit of fun to me. I love to watch those brave enough to venture out and do it, but my old bones just couldn't cut it. Be careful, get some bear spray and hope luck improves for you and Blue, she/he is so darling and sticks so close to you, which is so sweet.
The best thing out of everything that happened is that Po was still operational, the heater in Po was working, so thank God you weren't stranded with no heat at all. I am so thankful that you were able to make it to town and find someone that could fix it. One last thing to remember is that liquid carries electrical current, so any spilled liquid would carry current from one cable to another and cause shortages fried wiring/cables. The best part about all this is that you and Blue are safe and not stranded away from help. May God continue to Bless and Protect you always. And by the way, don't sell yourself short....................You are one heck of a COURAGEOUS, BRAVE, SMART, ADVENTUROUS, PERSEVERING, AND DETERMINED YOUNG LADY!!! You are probably one in 10 million that would have the courage to do what you are and have been doing!
Keep damp wood on top of the stove, the warmth dries it out.
But even damp lumber should be dry inside, if you know how to split and stack it. Not presuming, but have you had firecraft training?
The people who owned the hurt gave her wet wood.
the thing is they stock wet woods the owners responsibility for the renter
It was probably a green tree that came down in the snow, and someone that didn't know better put it there. Let me presume. Your "Fire craft training" consist of watching outdoor boys on You Tube............ Nailed it didn't I?
@richardp6461 She couldn't keep the fire going. Is she mean enough to survive freezing cold without it? Let me guess, you're an RV park camper... Nailed it didn't I ? 😅😅
@@pattihart8751 Nailed nothing. 😅😅
Sort of held my breathe when you walked back to car at night 😮❤ glad you made it back safe!
Blue looked so cute running ahead of her on the way. He kept running back to her like he was saying " mom, c'mon, hurry up I gotta get you there safe and sound Lol😂❤❤❤
Glad to see you made it through that okay...
But here's a little secret - almost every time you see a "bad bear in the area" sign, it usually REALLY MEANS that there's Sasquatch activity in the area.
I have a few friends that work in different U.S. National Parks and that's the scuttlebutt that I get from them.
These are people I've known for twenty years or more, so I don't discount what they tell me.
Do you own a Personal Protection Device? If not, I'd heartily recommend that you look into obtaining a good sized revolver... .44 or bigger.
They don't jam up like an automatic when you really need them.
Of course NOBODY really wants to have to use one, but when there's no one around but you and the imminent threat, having one is better than not.
Be safe on your future adventures...
Cheers!
She certainly needs something!
Good advice slickonenow. Glad you picked up on this information. There are far more odd beings than sasquatches, that people need to watch out for. By and large, most beings will leave people alone, when hiking closer to a where people live or main road, or if the area is people busy. However they will sometimes let people know they are watching them, and want the person gone asap from their territory for the time being. Some friends and I know this and much more, from many personal experiences, venturing deep into many wilderness areas, that most people outside of maybe hunters, ever get to. It's getting deep into these wilderness areas, especially late afternoons, evenings and nights, where being ready to defend self is sometimes mandatory, along with summoning any spiritual protection. Along with all of that, having satellite internet for the cell phone, and a personal locator beacon, have also played a role in keeping people safe as well. Lastly, exploring and hiking in a group of at least 4, from my experience. No matter what, never separate, and use satellite internet, like starlink, to make a call if necessary. Best methods to avoid conflict from the negative beings, responsible for many of the odd missing persons cases, that are mostly unsolved in some aspect or other. People need to be educated on this important subject matter. It would decrease these cases by 90 plus percent.
OH MY GOSH GIRL!!!! When u headed back to ur Poe....IN THE DARK...with a KNIFE...I wanted to SCREAM...WHERE IS UR GUN...THERE R BEARS!!! THANK GOD U BOTH MADE IT SAFELY!! I did some HORRIBLY CRAZY THINGS when I was younger....it could have turned out SO BADLY...SO MANY TIMES....BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD I made it thru!!! U r TRULY PRECIOUS AND I AM SO THANKFUL TO GOD U R SAFE...BOTH OF U!!! THANK U FOR THE ADVENTURE!!
Her choice not to bring a 10mm pistol is lack of common sense in this realm. She had no clue as to the potential danger she could have faced. When in bear county, make sure you have at least a 10mm pistol.
@@rockaboatus588Agreed! She reckless as F
I laughed out loud when you realized the diesel heater was broken and you can see in the background Blue humping the blanket 🤣 I love how our pets can be so blissfully unaware of serious situations because they trust us so much in taking care of them 💝
Take care of yourself..we all love you and Blue..you are always in my prayers..i love your videos..thank you for keeping me smiling!
iv never really had an issue with wet wood in the winter, snow doesnt make wood wet. its frozen, i think the issue here is you probably didn't open the damper on the wood stove which allows oxygen into the stove through the front, making the fire burn and the smoke exit through the top, usually crank open the damper until the fire is good and roaring with lots of coals and then you can leave it open just a crack while you sleep, it will make the wood burn for longer if the damper is only open a little bit.
I was thinking she didn’t open the damper cause there was smoke in the cabin your right
I think she didn't check the damper on the flue, not the stove. Even with the woodstove doors open, the smoke was going back into the yurt rather than being sucked up into the chimney. Intake damper doesn't do much when the door is open, and an open door is more than enough to provide a strong draft. In a few shots (i.e. 6:44) you can see the flue damper handle, she only had to twist it.
Fire damper. Open it.
You hit the nail on the head Ria. It can always be worse. Glad you and Blue made it back safely.
Blue is priceless. Looks ready for any adventure. Lol. So cute.
You need to open the skylight for airflow with a yurt! My son lived in one in Mongolia for three years. He had a cat burgler come into the yurt via the skylight one night and it was a real cat! He said he was located in the middle of the Gobi Desert so he had no idea where a cat came from.
It probably hitched a ride in their vehicle..🐈
Your learning life lessons and now realize Michigan winters don't hold a candle to Alaska's extremes. For future knowledge....You were surrounded with pine trees that all contain FAT WOOD and all have dead limbs that will burn anytime to start a fire. All ya have to do is push the lower branches of the tree aside and go in and get your good fire starter branches with the hatchet or just break them off. The Diesel heater intake is not your fault...they suck for under a vehicle. I fabricated my own that uses a 3 inch tube with dual K&N automotive air filters. Good Luck...God Bless ya both and keep ya safe.
I dont know Michigan can get pretty bad. Anchorage I hear is not too bad. I have also been told by soldiers who been to Fort Wainwright in near Fairbank, and Fort Drum in NY, that Fort Drum is actually comparable if not colder.
she's literally 6 miles from Walmart. shut up.
It was not a problem with wet wood the gal doesn't know the damper on the woodstove had to be open .
You are awesome…so glad you and your doggy made it through a rough time…and are moving “onward and upward”.😊👍
I like Murphy. He has been hanging out with me causing problems all my life.
Maria, leashes only work if you HOLD them. Please take better care of Blue, especially in the middle of the woods at night. He deserves better. ❤
My goodness what an adventure!
Glad you both made it.
Blu is the cutest ever! 😍
Lmao with Blue in the background humping the blankets 😂😂
Great video, Maria: As a living historian and Michigander, I have grown up in conditions such as Alaska where the temperatures get below freezing with bitter cold temperatures. I don't know, if you had any bear spray on you. But if you didn't it would be a good idea to consider getting some and carrying it with you. While green, wet wood is a booger to work with, it will burn with some work. If it was me, I would open the damper, then clear the ashes out of the grate and make sure that the grate both top and underneath was clear, in order to allow for great air flow. I would tend to use a fire-starting kit of char cloth and shavings mixed with unpicked hemp fibers. I would curl the opposite end of the hemp fibers with my first and second fingers, sprinkle shavings on the other end and light the hemp fibers from underneath, being careful not to burn the two fingers holding the other end. Once the starter caught, then I would put it on a piece of cardboard and lay that on the grate. Next, I would do like you are doing in the video and shave lots of small kindling. I would add the kindling, a few pieces at a time to the starter and take a long hollow metal tube known as a blow pipe and place it at the base of the starter and gently blow, keeping a steady stream of air. I would then add more small kindling and repeat using the blow pipe to keep the fire going. Including repeating adding small kindling, until the fire is going good and strong and then add larger pieces of wood to it. I would put the green wood from the woodpile on both sides of the stove to dry it out as much as possible to use to keep the fire going with.-Happy trails😀
My best friend from high school lives out pretty far down Eagle River road. Another high school friend's brother lived out there at the end of ER road and was killed by a black bear. They are more aggressive and more bold than they have ever been. I will say Alaska mechanics are no joke. They can fix everything with duct tape.
I've burned a lot of wet/damp wood in my wood stove. It's not easy to get going or to keep going, but I have a couple tips. It looked like you had one larger piece of wood at an angle a bunch of tiny pieces around it the whole time. Unless you have dry wood that isn't gonna work. On the bottom I always put down two pieces of larger kindling parallel to each other that are high enough for me to insert paper or cardboard or fire starters between them. Then I lay down 3-4 more pieces of small kindling across those pieces, then 3-4 more on those the other way, etc., like cribbing. I try to make it with the two pieces on the bottom larger, then the next two layers small kindling, and the top 1-2 pieces the size of the one you had in there. I feed in the fire starter in the bottom and wood shavings like you had in the center. With the cribbing if one piece starts it spreads easily, and once it catches it will burn upward and start the larger pieces and you don't have to sit there feeding the fire larger and larger pieces. With damp wood you can't just put one big piece in there and keep putting in fire starters under it.
The other thing, if the chimney is cold there's little draft. If you can light some paper or cardboard towards the back near the chimney it helps to warm it up and start the draft. Once your fire starter is going you should leave the door cracked and you should notice the air rushing through the door onto the fire/coals like someone blowing on it. If you just leave the door wide open there's little draft, and if you close the door on a fire barely going with wet wood there's usually not enough air and it will go out. Leave the door cracked until it takes off.
Once you get a fire going, split a bunch of wood in various sizes and keep them on top of and around the stove to dry out, and cycle them around as they dry and you burn the pieces. I was also wondering if that chimney cap or chimney wasn't drafting because of creosote. Always a good idea at a place like that to check the smoke outside when you start the fire and make sure it's coming out good. If you tap the chimney pipe and hear what sounds like glass pieces falling that's creosote buildup, choking out the air flow. I think your problem with the fire was you didn't get a hot enough fire to warm up the chimney to create a draft, so the smoke wasn't being sucked up the chimney.
With damp wood you also have to keep the fire stoked once it's burning. Soon as there is room for another piece you need to be on top of it or you'll be back goofing around getting it going again.
Sure…but all she had to do was open the damper….
@@aerynstormcrow I didn't see a damper, and several people commented they didn't see one. Not all wood stoves have a damper. Some have a baffle system that doesn't need one. The shots she showed inside the stove looked like it was a newer type stove that may not have a damper. That's why I don't think that was the problem. Mine has an air control and damper on the front of the stove above the door, but my niece's stove doesn't have a damper at all.
But some stove pipes aren't installed correctly and restricted draw. It was.clear there was NO draw there. First thing I thought of is did a bird build a nest in that stove pipe or has it been cleaned ever? I only have a backboiler woodstove for heat and nothing else, the advice on how to build up under the log is spot on to get air flowing around the log
When all else fails...lighter fluid! 🤣🤣🤣
please tell me im not the only one who was watching Blue at 15:00 🤣
He was trying to stay warm
Lol! I saw it. He is so funny!
Blanket is love!
"aw no the heater isnt working" " welp, better love on my blanky" hahhaha
Omg i missed this😂😂😂 had to go back thanks
Looks like her dog is a purebred Australian Shepherd. They are second in intelligence only to a border collie and that is an extremely close second. They are the BEST dogs ever and are double coated, so they do excellent in the cold and most hot climates. Aussies are beyond super loyal so she's got the best breed. My first video of hers to watch and I loved it. Things I loved...her fearlessness, her good decision to walk back with a lighter pack. Her instant decision to get her items repaired and watching the repairs as they were done so she learned valuable knowledge. Bonus... I loved her flexibility to situations and SHINY hair to boot. You go girl! p.s. I own 3 purebred Aussies too! I'm 64 years old and wish I could do what you are doing, but I wish you all the best! Come to NM in October for the Balloon fiesta in Albuquerque.
I love Australian Shepherds, but they are not 2nd in intelligence to the border collie.
Have you ever read the story of "Bobbie the Wonder dog" of Silverton Oregon. Walked over 3,000 miles back home in 1923. This story will stay with you.
Should of put the damp wood on-top of the stove to dry it out why you were using all the fire starters for 2 hours
Next time you have a snowy trek in the snow with gear, get a cheap sled to haul gear. You made the right choice going back to Poe.
Yes, agree. Sometimes you have to make the hard choice to stay alive and safe.
I mean it was only 2 miles, investment in a better pack is probably more worth the money and storage space in the truck. Ideally one with a proper padded waist strap so the weight isn't all on the shoulders and back
Thank God you both made it back safe. Thank God! I notice I find myself praying for you both very often.❤
Hey Maria! Is it possible to send you something from Amazon?
glad that you and blue are safe the Yurt was not safe with all that smoke, happy that you managed to get the diesel heater fixed and hopefully the jackery soon
When lighting a fire next time open the door a crack and let the smoke out. More likely to be a cougar following you at night.
Ok so 2 things. Im marine electrician so vans are not far off in terms of expertise. 1 the melted wire: get some schrink tubing and genlty melt it onto that connection behing the jackery it will not come loose from resonance of the engine and your protecting it from water as well. Its probably a 1/4" or 1/2" shrink tube you need to get. Check diameters. And use a lighter that has a "blow torch" end. And hit it from far away so the cable dont heat up too much when your doing or hair dryer on mid setting.
2nd thing fire lighting with wet wood: my dad used to do military furnaces so this is from him. Lighter fluid or a bit of diesel (NOT gasoline!! That violently explodes where diesel you can light safely.) onto the wet logs. Also cut the wet logs into tiny kindling and a lot of it put 1 large log onto the kindling while its going. Put the other wet logs under the stove to dry them out quickly. You need to first get the stove up to temperature so it can deal with the wet logs later on. If you run out of firelighter cubes a tub of vaseline and some make up cotton pads can be made into little smore like tacos and these are much better when dealing with wet wood they last longer as well the firelighters also much cheaper option overall. Hope this is useful. Also have an electrician not a house one preferably look at your setup and make him fuse the living shit out of it. Im gonna do troubleshooting courses soon both online and in "house" (i live on a boat) to help ppl deal with their problems on a small scale. Just like what you had. Cheers
That yurt had real Chris McCandless vibes 🔥
Except less dead.
It looks like your Yurt Tent was not prep right at all. There is no excuse. I get my money back. We rented a cabin & all the wood was dry on a covered porch. And they had a dry room stock with fire wood. No smoke, it was a nice set-up.
totally agree money back or a free stay being winter there has to be dry wood ,it actually could have been a life and death situation .
Yes agree. That fire looked like the chimney was blocked or the damper was closed. Should be instructions on using it but should not get any smoke in the room regardless of the wood.
@@lightplane damper was closed
ok Karen
The damper was my guess, too.
I love watching Van Life and truck life/camping videos…but I have to admit that I clicked because of your adorable pup in the thumbnail ❤ I have a 14 month old border collie. Borders and Aussies have a special place in my soul ❤ You have a new subscriber ❤
Happy you and Blue are safe!❤🎉
Going to the car was still the right move. Not great to sleep in that much smoke, not to mention the obvious lack of heat. Seems like there might have been a chimney obstruction tbh.
You actually were building the fire all wrong in the stove. I lived in the mountains for many years. A real hardcore mountain man showed me the trick! You have to make a log house of wood, inside the stove, with the entrance of the wood house facing you. It only requires 4 split pieces of good size wood (or 4 logs of limb wood). Pine is best because it ignites the easiest, but watch out for pops from the burning sap. Put 2 pieces of wood into the stove, side by side, spaced about 5 inches apart (about width of your fist). Take two more pieces and lay them cross-ways on top, creating a cross section. About 2" spacing between them. The fire starter goes in the center spacing (entrance) of the house and can be additionally fed by some kindling. Because of the containment created by the logs, the fire in the center will create a vacuum, drawing more air into the center of the house increasing the temperature of fire very fast which helps to dry and ignite the logs surrounding it (especially the cross sections on top). A few blows, some kindling if necessary, and the fire will get real real hot, enough to dry and ignite even some pretty damp or frozen wood.
I've been able to start large whole log sizes of limb wood without splitting them with this method. I only used splitting to make wood small enough to put in the stove.
Your dogs expression upon leaving truck tells me he knew something bad was around the corner.
I just found your channel and subscribed right away bcuz you are living the life i wish i had when i was younger. So happy trails 👣 💓 to you & your beautiful dog blue 💙