Snow at the Off Grid Cabin | Byron Glacier Ice Caves
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- After exploring the massive ice caves at Byron Glacier located near Portage, Alaska we head home and prepare our equipment for the first snowstorm of the winter season. Removing snow and stacking wood complete a day's worth of work at the cabin.
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If you have any real amount of snow, the snowblower is the way to go. It's what we used in Maine when we'd get 2 and 3 feet at a pop. We'd run out of room for snowbanks on our long driveway, that was never a problem with the snowblower. Many parts of Alaska just don't get that much snow, 6 of the last 7 years we just drove over it and packed it down, didn't plow/snowblow once. Funny side note, I was teaching in a Yupik Eskimo village, my roommate had family in Buffalo New York. He showed his students pictures of all the snow they got and they were absolutely astounded. Alaska is lots cold but not many places get all that much snow. Enjoyed the glacier footage and also really like the woodshed.
I just really appreciate Bo. He's almost always looking at you guys like "I am too effing old for your shenanigans. I'm gonna go take a nap." He is my spirit animal. A very good boy.
Thank you so much ... l will never get to see this on my own [83y-o] but your video is next best thing. How brave of Beau to guard the entrance in case a bear or Godzilla came along.
Never say never. Bucket List for Barbara.
@@PopsieLouisiana59 OK .. Your lips to God's ear, with an end run around some roomy-tizzy :)
I love your appreciation...you have a young heart for sure ;)
Smart dog. Beau say " Feel free to leave me at home. I'll watch the fire."
Great video. Always run your small equipment out of gas by turning off the fuel valve and run the engine until it runs out or gas. Ethanol in gas will plug your carbs solid with muck. I own a small engine shop and see this constantly. Thanks for the glacier video.
Great tip thank you!
This is one of the few channels where I cant wait for long videos. Really enjoyed getting a glimpse of a Alaskan life.
Beau/Bo has such an old soul. I really can relate to him.
yes. me too. i would never dare to walk into that cave!
@@angelat4639 He ain't no dummy.
I so agree with you!!
I heard him say, 'Hey guys, next time let me tend to the chickens.' Ha
Guys - he is not just an old soul - he has an old body now too. He knows he has limits now that his hoomans may not understand. So he tries to pace himself without scaring them so they don't leave him at home. As long as he can pace himself, he should be OK. When he stops doing that, he may have to stay at home when they go on adventures.
Bo is such a loyal and wise old dog, he can feel a lot more and knows so much more than the young Bandit who will run with you without complaining anywhere. If Bo goes back, it doesn't mean he's scared, he's just smarter because not everyone has to go anywhere anytime😉💫☘️
Aren’t they the same age, though? Thought I saw in another vid that they’re both 10 years old.
@@mcohen8025 they are.
I’m with Bo waiting at the entrance!
I thought Bandit was older. Bandit is the one with the white beard. Beau looks so much younger to me.
Gotta be careful using warm water to melt ice on the windshield. When I lived in NY I 100% shattered mine when trying to get out quickly because I was late and thought it was smart lol.
yeah.. this is my exact thought lol i was always told that it's bad to do that.
I hope Bo wasn’t too tired after the long journey. He’s the goodest boy! 😘
Thanks for taking me with you. How beautiful our world is...Many greetings from the Netherlands! Enny
Bo is such a good sport, he’s an old boy but still loved his adventures
How old is he? I thought Bandit was the older one
Poor Beau. He is precious too! I love how you share your family with us
*_"Bo got scared"_* ... He is a gentle- or genteel soul, isn't he... ♥
Really like how u displayed the date, sunrise, sunset, & high & low for the day. I think it’d be cool for all your videos given so much of the content is outdoors. Especially garden related videos. It just gives viewer perspective, & helpful if you are not watching as they’re released or going back to older ones. Oh & that dog is awesome! Bo u rock
My husband & I always wanted to go see Alaska, but he passed away. I found you guys about a month ago. I love to see your adventures. Thank you.
My wife at the time about 30 years ago and another couple talked about moving to Alaska, but never happened. I really wanted to go. So I continue my life here in Florida dreaming of living the life you two have made for yourself. Keep up the great work, you guys are great to watch. Take care
What a marvelous life you get to live! Thank you for taking me to a place I'll never see in person!
At 58, all that snow is way too much work for me! Glad you are young, healthy and strong!
I love that you guys have so many projects you’re working on/in the middle of and you still make time to explore the beauty and adventure together. Such a healthy life balance, what it’s all about, happy trails!
Carhartt should definitely sponsor you guys!
I thought they did.
That would be very nice! :)
Shopping is limited and Carhartt is sold at Fred Myers (our version of Walmart). 👍
@@AnAlaskaHomestead do y’all have Tractor Supply Co? They carry a lot of Carharrt
@@syd3086 no not where we are.
Nothing stops Bandit! He seems very adventurous...
I love Bo. What a sweetie. Bandit seems carefree . Both so loyal. Enjoy your posts
The cave is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!!!
You guys are living my dream life. I'm still stuck studying at uni for another 1,5 years but your videos are pulling me through. Love from the Netherlands!
Who knew it would be so much fun watching 2 people work their butts off. Bo is such a chill dog. I don't know if he totally trusts the pack leaders judgement haha
He said Mom and Dad y'all go ahead I'll stay here. It's the first time I seen this one it's beautiful thank you.Mama Long Greenville Tx ❤️🥰🙏🏾
Bo and Bandit are so steadfast. Great dogs. You are blessed.😀😀🐾🐾🐾
Wow from someone who lives Sub-tropical climate that glacier was beyond belief - just amazing WOW !!!!
"this is glacier water right here..... hmm surprisingly a bit warm.. and salty.... BO!!!! NOT OVER THERE!!!
Wow! Those glacier's were just unbelievable ! Beautiful🏔️
Now, winter has come when it snows in earnest~
It's busy, but it's so nice to have a couple together!
Be strong and healthy~!!^^
It's amazing how much work it takes to just take care of the necessities - but it's good work! Love that the woodshed is doing so well -and beautiful shots of the snow and the glacier! :)
I am like Bo. I would have sat outside and waited for the family to return. Wow! that's a lot of shoveling. That little truck is a work horse! Thank you for showing me a little piece of Alaska.
That Glacier was amazing, what an experience that had to be. It's weird to have such an overwhelming "homesick" feeling for a place I've never been. Alaska has always been and will be my dream destination. I thought with my wife living there for 8 years that she would want to move back ~ nope. Thank you for helping me to live vicariously through your videos, I am really grateful.
Haven't enjoyed any snow for the past decade since moving from Ohio to here in Oklahoma. I know it's a lot of extra work but it was always nice to have and helped to insulate. You two are such a good team, you're a couple of go-getters for sure.
~God bless~
I so get what you say here...but lucky me, have been here most my life (formerly Okla!), live near these guys, have been to Byron....I even have a Ranger. Your heart is on the right track and I truly hope you have a chance to see this place yourself.
@@susanapplegate9758 Thank you so much, it is so beautiful there. Since I was about 9 years old, I've been in love with Alaska. I did a book report on it in 4th grade and that is what started it all. :)
You have such fun toys -- six wheel Polaris, two snow mobiles, a snow thrower. Admit it. They are not tools, they are toys. You enjoy scraping the snow off of things. You love hitting the snow off fence lines. Admit it. Bo and Bandit are such wonderful pets and good companions. You also enjoy being with each other. It is so silent right after a snow storm ----- when the snow is still in the trees. I love walking through two foot deep snow. I know, I am like a 76 year old kid. It is so fun when it first snows. I love it when it is really cold outside, like at night, and tshirt weather by the wood stove. One time I was standing by my wood stove in my long underwear, in the cabin, surrounded by new snow. I heard scratching on the closed door into the kitchen. It was spooky. The only thing I could imagine was Big Foot. My heart started pounding. Something was in the kitchen. Something was making scratching noises. I grabbed a ski poll, holding it with the point down. I jumped up on a big chair and swung the door open ... only to find a very tiny little mouse scratching at the door. It was so cute I had to laugh. The eiry silence of new fallen snow does strange things to the imagination. Have I ever told you the ghost story of Kibal Charly..............
Its roughly $8.50 a gallon here in the UK for petrol and i dont think beau was scared i think he was smart staying at the entrance guarding the place like the wise old man that he is. Thanks for taking us to see the glacier guys it was beautiful, stay safe and again thank you for doing the videos.
For US or UK gallon? (1 UK gallon = ~1.2 US gallon)
@@netpok UK gallon, its a rough estimate as it costs us £1.20 per litre and there are 4 and a half litres to a gallon so thats about £5.40 and the exchange rate is usually times one half so thats how i came to roughly $8.50
i'm like bo's age in human years, and i'd be like wtf am i doing at my age. i just love that dog. i've watched several video's and bo's expressions are priceless, it's like oh no ffs not again, leave be alone let the ole boy sleep.
Such a beautiful place and wonderful life. Thanks SO much for sharing it.
That glacier was just so amazing and beautiful.
Just wanted to thank you for sharing the astounding beauty in Alaska with us all. If done right won't have to go far to get a moose for this year. Already looking forward to seeing the next video. Blessings stay safe and warm up there
Not many ppl can say thay have been inside of a Glacier thanks for taking us along😍🥰🥰
Thank you for the hike and adventure! Storm ! Oh boy!! Wood shed looking great! A lot of work! $2.39 / gal....not too bad, but I imagine that could all change...getting ready for the big snow!
Bo is my spirit animal...❤️❤️
Blessings to your guys!!‼🙏😇🤩 Thank you for sharing!!! 🤠🥳🐕🐕💯 awesome ‼🤠
Congratulations again to the couple I admire the culture dai!, The wife is always present with the husband in the achievements of the very good couple a strong hug to both Brazil connected in you hehehe
Hey you two. Love your videos! I live on 6 acres in Minnesota and was thinking of giving this lifestyle up, but your videos changed my mind. You guys give me so mush inspiration. Thank you.
Cool video :) - Neat to get to see your place here "overall" and how things connect more too. And just how you've got things set up for winter. Nice looking wood shed, I agree :)
Just cannot express how much I enjoy your videos. God bless. :-)
I have claustrophobia, so there is no way I would go in those caves. Bo is my hero.
Poor Bo I would be scared too. He did really well going up the rocky terrain
I had to add.. the Glacier was incredible
I'm with Bo; I'll wait at the entrance! I'm just too claustrophobic to go inside caves, especially those that show any sign of collapse. Eeeek!
Poor Bo, he’s gotta look on his face like, “we gotta walk some more?” Lol
Great video. Nice to see you go for a hike and enjoy yourselves instead of working all of the time. Take care and stay safe. XXX
Your dogs are just as crazy as you both. Wow I'm glad I live in florida...burrr.
Please don't take that in a bad way.. that is so beautiful. I'm so glad you're taking us on your journey. I would never see this if it wasn't for you both. Thank you so much 💗🙏🤗
Poor Bo...not the most adventurous of your two dogs. Love them Both!
What an awesome video! Thank you! I’m always looking out for your next one
Thank you for exploring Alaska for us.
Love to you both.
And everyone who breathes it in.
I love your channel and videos. I ordered your calendar today because of the high quality of your photography. I know it will be beautiful.
One of the things I enjoy about your videos is the beginning when you list the temperature and sunrise and sunset. I find that so interesting. My family and I live in Pinellas County, Florida. We just went through a pretty nasty tropical storm this week. I love the difference between where we all live. You guys are exploring a glacier and our high temps today are 85F with lows of 71 F. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us
I lived in St Pete for 13 years (from '82 to '95). Haven't been back since but miss everything that area has to offer. The only thing I don't miss is making the trip between St Pete and Tampa (where I worked) on the "Howard Frankenstein" bridge. When they opened the new bridge it wasn't quite as bad though. Take care and enjoy Pinellas County for me.
He can hear it moving cracking unheard by us humans makes all animals skittish at times your one dog that hasnt a problem has faith in you guys is the reason he went along.
Bo is so cute! Hope his paws are ok on those rocks!🐕🐾What awesome caves so beautiful😍❄❣
You are such hard workers! Enjoyed the glacier beauty and the reality of snow off-grid.
Grand adventure! Thanks so much for taking us along!! High quality H2O indeed!
The Descent - IS SO GOOD!
Bo is my spirit animal.😁💓
Your both so fearless. Thank you for the journey.
the movie Descent! 🤣. yeh never go deep into caves without guns and night vision!
FYI: Some years ago we visited the glacier's and my husband and our son both drank water from the glacier. Myself and our daughter did not and both of the boys ended up with stomach distress about 4-5 days later and they were found to have Giardia. Please be careful!!
All I need is snacks something to drink and I'm ready 24/7 to binge all day on your great vids. Love love love your vids.
Thanks for the video. All that fluffy snow make me a little jealous. We have a few more weeks to wait in Utah until we get enough snow to go snowshoeing.
Bo living his best life!
Touching the glacier would be so thrilling. Don't you wish you could see a brief video of how things looked from the beginning of that glacier? Good ole faithful Bo. I love how respectful you are to all the members of your pack. I think the moose were just waiting for you to put out the welcome basket lol. I bet those strawberry plants were tasty. I love how you both stay so cheerful no matter the task. Thank you for sharing and taking me along.
I love the Byron Glacier Ice Caves! Love watching your videos when you go explore areas. Gives us great ideas for our weekends here in Anchorage!
Great channel! just checked it out!
Byron is so close to Portage, it is great any time of year !
@@susanapplegate9758 So true!
Wow, I would go there often back in the early 80s. Sure looks different, I wish I could see Byron and portage again. Left in 86 but that area has always felt like home to me.
Beautiful, however, I’ve decided that Bo is smarter then all of us. ;-)
I just love the both of you and your adventures together. Thankyou for sharing. Love from Southern Idaho.❣️
Stunning! Thank you for taking us along!
You are not the only 1 having trouble with snow blowers this year..lol
It amazes me how people lived in this type of area's 100+ years ago..1000 years ago.. no machines to help them.
Thanks for showing us the beautiful glacier cave! Really neat! Mmmm.... that water looked so good! I'm from Flagstaff, AZ and I remember drinking ice melt from the mountains in this stream that would come down and it was so pure and clean and cold! Loved it! I feel sad for the poor baby moose without it's mother! Hope she didn't get killed! Maybe if you see the baby alone again, you can give it some food to help survive thru the winter. Love your videos! Stay safe and warm!
What an amazing, beautiful video! Almost 30 minutes of Alaskan beauty!
This is better than watching a movie..love it!.. it's cold here in Arlington Oregon .. however not that cold..lol Mt Hood is covered and the foot hills have aswell.. we thought it hadn't gotten that far down yet so we took a drive see if there was any mishrroms..and didnt get very high before hitting snow.. anyway.. stay warm..🙋♀️
That glacier is just spectacular! 😲
Always interesting, the Byron Glacier is amazing! Thank you for beautiful filming, and editing 😊
How total fun that you take us along!!! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing Eric and Arielle. Beautiful place this time of year, some day. Thank you.
You guys are such hard workers! You have done so much in the time you have lived there!
Fascinating to see the inside of a glacier! Enjoy all your video's.
I'm glad that neither of you got sick from drinking melt water.
Dealing with that snowfall doesn't leave a lot of time for much else during daylight hours it seems. It looks like there will be lots of moose for next year's freezer too when the time comes.
I LOVE winter. its so butiful
Walking into that cave looks like the beginning of a horror movie. I’m with Bo waiting outside the cave hahahaha
Glacier exploring wow. Thank you for sharing that. Snow tho OH NO. I know its coming but that is a ton you have! I can wait a bit longer! What a great feeling having that other wood into the shed. Snuggled in is the feeling I have right now. hugs
I live that ya'll have the wood shed, will be so nice for you during the winter
A wise old dog, Bo is. He knows what's good, and what ain't. Woodstoves... good. Glacier caves... not so much.
The pattern on the ice @8:45...Bo?
Smart fur baby. Teaching the other real baby!!🙏❤🙏
Beau is the younger one, right?
That Ice Cave looked so AwEsOmE!!!
It's remarkable how many structures you two have built in such a short amount of time!
The glacier is amazing!! Thank you for sharing that. Alaska is truly a beautiful place. I’m sure the snow creates a lot more hard work but it is beautiful. Stay safe from NC.
Wow loved seeing the glazer .
Wow so beautiful to see the snow falling. Chickens look nice and warm:)
Thank you for sharing. The glacier is amazing.
I went back for another try and made it to the end of the video. Thanks guys!