Where I live it snows alot and can get very cold..this winter we hit minus 30 several diffrent nights..too prepare for winter we make sure to have two years worth of firewood and have the areas we plow cleared out so we have plenty of room for snow. I always keep some supply in my truck incase I get stuck or stranded.i have tools too.a shovel,tire chains,extra clothes,a wool blanket,food that won,t spoil or freeze and spoil.come a longs and long chains. If I was you i,de have a garden with a moose proof fence around it,greenhouse and a root cellar built into your cellar and a freeze proof room down there for canned goods.i,de have a smoker built outside someplace and get a moose and some fish every summer and fall and can and smoke them to get thur winter. I,de have a farm tractor with a front end loader,bucket and pallet forks,posthole drill,rototiller and snowblower and tire chains for winter.have a heater on it so you can warm it up in cold weather so it,ll start.
I do plan some huge gardens with electric shock fencing around it to keep the moose and other animals out. I do plan on making a smoker and a covered outdoor kitchen too. My root cellar is already part of the cabin. Basically its the basement. It's huge! And a tractor for sure. I need something to push the snow around and to brush hog and to move dirt around too! A tractor is kind of a necessity! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska yep a homesteaders needs a good tractor and some attachments for it. Have you thought about a solar dehydrator?? In my research I think it would be a good idea.i,de have it someplace handy and dry things to put in soups,ect.i have a dry soup mix I buy from Amish store and it,s really good.i want to make my own tho.
I love all your videos.. This is my second time watching the series up to date! I'm from Ontario, Canada and this was always my dream. Never going to happen now, so thanks for letting us in to your little piece of magic.
very beautiful there, I met you yesterday and it aroused my interest, I always wanted to live in Alaska, I have been watching your trip from the beginning, God bless and greetings from the Netherlands😊
I love that you wear safety gear while using the chainsaw. I have seen a ton of new Alaskans, living god knows how far from any help without safety gear. The wolves howling near your cabin was both beautiful and scary. Much love from Finland.
If you ever have an empty vehicle coming back from town, look at acquiring some pallets and Tung Oil. The Tung Oil will help preserve the pallets once applied fairly heavily on a warm day. It will get your wood or belongings off the ground, and it should help out a lot. Also, if you don't own a 45-70, BUY ONE. Also, get plenty of ammo to go with it. That gun will knock down any 2 or 4-legged critter on the North American continent.
Pallets seem to be a necessity and worth the investment of time. Wood stacking and even (as another commenter mentioned) making wood shutters for the windows. I do have a 45/70 with plenty of ammo. And yeah its a beast of a rifle!
Hello Neighbor. Belated welcome to the valley.I just discovered your channel. Nice job! My family moved here in '73. I wish you all the best in your endeavors.
Well hello there! I hope you get a chance to see some of my recent videos. I have had one very interesting first year! I checked out your channel. Will you be making more videos again? I really like what you where doing and you have a great piece of property with an incredible view! Dog's name? Thank you for watching and yes, we are "neighbors" 🤣
Another great video.....thank you. Has your dog tangled with a porcupine yet? Many of us with dogs who live(d) in rural AK or rural lower 48, keep a small supply of a light sedative on hand called Acepromazine. You get it from your veterinarian. When dogs attack porcupines, you can expect 100 or even far more quills impaled in various parts of the dog's front body portion. The general concentration of impaled quills are usually in the face, snout, head, and in inside the mouth. Because of your remote residence, it would be up to you to alleviate Kenai's excruciating suffering by extracting the quills one by one. But, first she must be lightly sedated before you can commence to quill extraction. You need a pair of sharp scissors and forceps.....or a good pair of needle nose pliers. It is "absolutely essential" that you cut off the end of the quill "before" extracting it with the pliers. The quills are filled with air. Squeezing an uncut quill is like squeezing one end of one of those long skinny balloons filled with air. Squeeze one end of the balloon and the far end expands. Squeeze one end of an uncut quill and the far end expands.....the end with the very sharp barbs that are embedded in the poor dogs face. Without first cutting the end completely off, the quill causes double excruciating pain for the poor animal when squeezed with the pliers and she will not allow you to extract the second quill as a result. One would think that once a dog goes through that much trauma, it would forever stay away from all porcupines. Nope, the saying goes, "once a quill dog, forever a quill dog." They develop such a blood vengeance for porcupines, that the quill dog will attack every porcupine thereafter. I recommend that you speak with your veterinarian, as it is always good to have a small supply of Acepromazine on hand. I'm guessing that you probably already know all about dog vs. porcupine attacks, but I write this because it is obvious that you care about Kenai. All the best to you both. 🐕🌞
Fantastic advise!🤗 A porcupine was the first wild animal I saw on my property. I hear them in the tree line all the time too. Or see them up in the trees. I have thought about a porcupine quilling Kenai and it is one of the reasons I keep him tethered at all times. Not just porcupines but for moose as well. I don't think Kenai will go outside if he smells a bear or wolf.😲 The saving grace here is when I get the backyard fenced off. With the electrical wire around it. And I plan to make sure the fence is secured before letting Kenai out. One of the reasons to get the balcony built! I will do the best I can to keep Kenai safe! I do protect him as much as he protects me! But I will definitely talk to a veterinarian to pick up some Acepromazine! Your comment seems to have a lot of experience behind it and I will certainly take this advise seriously! Thank you so much! 🧡💚
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska you need to know that kenia will attract the wolves. Hes in there territory. They know hes a boy and their gonna pee on his tires, so to speek.they will kill and eat each other over territory rights.do NOT leave him on a chain unguarded. I bet he has no chain. Hes your trappin partner. I bet he eats steak with you.
Kenai is guarded by me 24/7. The only time he runs outside unleashed is when he knows we are taking a drive. He absolutely loves being in the vehicle more than anything. When I let him outside I am with him and if I'm not out with him he will still be tethered while I watch him through the window with my 357 at the ready. I could never just let him outside unleashed or watched. It's just too dangerous to do that out here. I plan on building electrified fences around the cabin but even then I will be watching out for him. And he not only eats steak with me, he eats diner with me nightly. He will even remind me when its dinner time :-)
Definately a days trek to town. Lucky the trees fell safely and the bears did not cause any damage. Love the cords of wood stacked so nicely. Thank you for sharing, stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
Lol everything possible. To prep for winter in Alaska, one needs to begin before the breakup. Two seasons in Alaska, winter and getting ready for winter ❄️🥶 😆 I absolutely love your place and the surrounding scenery. You are truly Blessed 🥰 I haven't seen how you deal with power. Let me know if you have a video on that, please. I'll eventually get caught up on your videos 👍 Blessings 🙏 I absolutely love the howling of the Wolves. One of my favorite creatures.
Hi Tiif! This is one of my favorites too! It’s interesting to look back at where this all started and everything that I need to accomplish in such a short period of time just to make it through the first winter. Thanks for re-watching. 🤗❤️
What an incredible adventure! I’m just starting to work my way through your videos. I would love to be healthy enough to do what you are doing… I live by myself and like you never get bored. I don’t know what that is. I’m just completely happy on my own with my cat. I’ve done the busy lifestyle/career/partying in my younger years. Travelled a lot. All that good stuff. Now I’m 51 and have chronic pain and just want to go somewhere remote by myself. Maybe I’ll buy a tiny house in farmland here in New Zealand. I live in a country town after leaving the big city a few years ago and live next door to some family… but even that is too much people for me now. I just want to be completely alone! I’m so envious of you right now 😁😁 Will continue through your videos 👍
Well if you have a cat, that alone is many hours of play and fun! New Zealand is such beautiful country! You live in a small country town so your half way there!! I cant say living in solitude helps with chronic pain but living in solitude does wonders to destress your body! The city life was just too much for me! I enjoy doing things the hard way here! Laundry, dishes and even cooking. I don't have a microwave! As I tell everyone, live your dream! Its SO worth it! It is an honor to have you along for my journey here! Thank you so much!
I went through 7 but with my new roof just being done, I hope I use less. But I am ordering 9 cords anyway! Someday when I don't have to work so much, I plan to harvest my own wood! Someday! Isn't stacking wood just so much fun! 🙄
Wow 5 hours to town Woman you are far out in Alaska. I love Winter,snow and the cold my favorite time of year. Everyone else likes hot Summer then there's me
Enjoying your videos. Planning my first visit to Alaska....driving from Michigan to Fairbanks, et al. and then taking the ferry to Washington after seeing Alaska.
The more I watch your videos the more encouraged I am thatbyou are going to do just fine up there. You are tough and willing to get the hard work done on your own. Its all about doing as much for yourself as you can.
Thanks! That is encouraging too! A good friend of mine told me once, that if your going to do something, you have to do it yourself, and I have lived by that motto pretty much ever since!
That is why homesteading in Alaska is so tough, especially as a person gets older....so much work to do. I lived in Anchorage for 41 years,1971-2012. I do miss the fishing for sure
It's a great way to live. Tough and keeps me active! Jsut doing the minimal amount of stuff doesn't leave much extra time. But that's what I signed up for! I was an avid fishergal in Colorado! I can't wait to try fishing Alaska! You spent a nice chunk of time in Alaska! Alaska misses you! :-)
I just discovered your wonderful channel through Moose and I want to say that I'm very excited to have discovered you. I just love your courage to choose the life you want to live and you seem quite knowledgeable. I'm excited to see all your videos ! Gratitude for all you share !
Ahhh thank you so much! I love Moose Henderson's channel! It's an honor to have you along for my journey up here! I have wanted this life for years and studied a lot to do it! Camped a lot to practice! Thank you so much!
I think you’re amazing and very brave. I wish I were healthy enough to do what you’re doing. I’d enjoy the cabin and the company of a good dog. Much more loyal and kind than most people.
Well I am going to have to 100% agree with you there! A dog will never let you down! They may snore too loud sometimes but that's ok! :-) Thank you so much for the compliments Donna!
I wasn't speaking about just the wild animals, more about your safety in general, alone by itself is the hardest tour to do alone. Then you brought up the part about the two legged animals and that caught me a bit off guard and you are some what right about that. I know what it's like to move to another state and how some people treat others not from there.
I 100% agree with you there! Being alone is not for everyone and is not really human nature. The safety issue is a concern for sure. What happens if I need medical attention or if my cabin does catch on fire. Alaska does have a great air ambulance service. I do plan on making a helicopter landing pad. Nothing fancy but a clearing for sure. I do check in with my family almost daily and they know the numbers to call if I am not responding. The people in this area are very independent. They may not start a conversation but when they do I am amazed at how friendly everyone is. You have to do things on your own but if you need help, complete strangers will pitch in and expect nothing in return. I have to earn my spot here though. I’ll be known as a Greenhorn until a few winters pass and then graduate to a Sourdough. Just living here I have to be super cautious and mentally prepared every day.
I spent the summer of 93 up there,, can't believe I haven't made it back,, roots & work.. Big trees in southeast & the ocean was the draw.. You should look for a wood cook stove.. It makes life easier being off grid.. Aloha
You should follow "one womans wilderness"..the womans name is lisette.she lives in Ontario Canada and cooks alot with a woodstove.she cooks on it and right in it.
With chainsaws! ALWAYS wear safety gear! Getting cut with a chainsaw is a death sentence! Too bad they don't make safety gear in red or purple herringbone! LOL! 🤪😁
Thank you so much Margaret! I am just recording my daily life here! My dream life! I feel insanely fortunate to be living here and to have an audience interested in what I am doing. 🤗
Hello from Arizona. A lot of work. We live in an off grid house in the high desert if Arizona and there is a ton of work to constantly do. Best of luck
LMAO! Its a lithium battery chain saw that is really powerful. I have a pull start gas chainsaw but whew does it take some pull strength to get that bad boy started up. I have done it but only when needed. But always wear the safety gear!! That chainsaw could do some damage! 😳
I'm learning so much from your videos. I'm the polar opposite being 9° off the equator but your vids are informative!! Thanks. We are coming into our winter (read RAIN and MORE Rain) so I'm prepping now. Six loads of fill delivered today to ward off the deluge of water since its over developed now. 20 years ago I was the only decent house! That's Progress. that Sucks. Paradise lost.
Well I do love rain! Maybe not as much as you get but a nice rain storm sitting on a covered porch and sipping coffee! Or beer! LOL! :-) Good luck with the prepping though!
Indians used quills for decoration, in case you tan leather and make moccasins or clothing. I would try it. Especially if you’re snowed in and have time on your hands. And I would cook that porky. Meat for you and your dog. Stew might be pretty good. The more you eliminate in your area, the less chance of Kenai getting hurt.
Yes about 5 hours one way so a trip into a big city to load up is something I have to plan days ahead for. Mostly to make sure my list of items to purchase is 100%. But its worth it! :-)
New subscriber and looking forward so much to watching all these amazing videos. You are very brave and adventurous... and beautiful Kenai must be such a wonderful companion. Thank you for sharing your life 🙂
Just ran across your channel and videos. Thank you for posting these. I have been thinking of buying 20+ acres out from some community and having a summer place. Have to watch my money though. You are inspiring!
Make sure you watch Episode 22! Twenty acres is a nice chunk of land! Depending on where, I remember seeing 11 acres of raw land for as little as 5K. But there was a reason for that! Don't forget all the money you will need once you get the land! It is very much worth it though! Thank you so much! 🧡🤗💚
Wow it is so cool to see you and Carhartt pants seeing you running a chainsaw and everything like that that is so incredible you you actually put a major smile on my face it is so awesome and seeing you packing a handgun is awesome yet so are you going to be hunting for food like deer or moose and caribou
HA! I knew I would have to do these things so just buck up and do it right!? The sidearm goes with me everywhere! I do plan to hunt small game but I don't have the equipment or training for big game ..... YET! :-) Thank you so much Travis!
Thank you so much for the sub Paula! I really do appreciate that! I watch a few channels in the UK doing this life so hopefully you can make your dream life a reality someday! Its SO worth it! I love it! :-) If not, you can live vicariously through my channel! I post a new video every Thursday! Thank you!
To get a perspective of your situation, what is the general location of your place if you don't mind. Is it a wooded area? terrain? rivers nearby? or can you hunt for food, or set up a greenhouse to grow food in the spring ? Thank you.
Hello Euclid! I live in the Copper River Basin and it is heavily wooded, mountainous and near the Copper River. I can definitely hunt even on my own property. A greenhouse would have to be heated to start early spring but definitely doable. 😉🧡
Your drive to Anchorage reminds me of driving through desolate northern Maine and across equally desolate New Brunswick to get to Nova Scotia, where I had property for many years. I always white-knuckled it on that trip because of wildlife constantly crossing the road. A deer hit my truck (not the other way around) once and ripped the fiberGlas fender off my dually, and I witnessed two very bad accidents: one was a small car hitting a moose and completely demolishing the car literally into pieces, and the other was a mid-size car hitting a large animal and flipping into a deep cavern below the road and killing the occupants. I came along right after it happened. I am glad I no longer have to make that drive. Just watching your footage made my gut clench. Hitting large animals is a feeling one never gets over, and it's happened to me more than once, along with a lot of near misses.
Thank you Adrian! If not Alaska, there are a lot of places in the UK you could live off grid! More important than that, just try and get out of the city! Its so worth it! Many more videos planned for the future! Stay tuned!
Great video!! What are you carrying on your hip??? I have a holster just like that for my 45 Long Colt western style revolver... like in Gunsmoke... lol (yes, I paid attention). My heavy duty bear/moose protection is a 454 Casull that I wear in a chest holster. That's the first time that I've heard a propane tank called a "yard bomb"... lol! I like it!! On my property down near Ninilchik I have a LOT of Alder... not the little stuff... we're talking trees with trunks 12" in diameter!! OMG!! I'm going to have a guy come in this summer with some heavy equipment and within a week he'll have a lot of that stuff gone and an area for the house "compound" cleared out. Stay safe out there! 2 videos down, and what 14 more to go??? Bill
I am carrying a 357. My next video (tonight/tomorrow?) I will be going over the guns I have. Or at least most of them. I do like the 454 Casull (as I am a revolver kind of gal) over the Glock 20/29 but I have to shoot them to be sure. The 454 looks like it has one heck of a kick. My dad called them yard bombs all his life. I always refer to them like that now. If you have some heavy machinery doing some land clearing that will get you a big head start on getting your property ready before winter! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I like 357 Mags as well, and have a few. Back in the 70's when I was a police officer in north Texas the S&W Model 19 357 Mag was our duty pistol. As for the Glock 20/29... my advice - stay away from them. They are wrist-breakers!!! I had a Glock 20 and got rid of it a few years ago. I love a 10MM, don't get me wrong. I have since gone to the Rock Island Armory 1911-style 10MM with a double stack magazine. That is such a sweet shooting pistol!! That is my 2nd choice for bear protection. I also have an Alien-Gear chest holster for that one. I have mixed feelings... I love a revolver and lever action rifle... and try to always have a matched-caliber set. However, I do like semi-auto pistols and rifles. I have a good selection of AR-15/10 styles, some of which I built, all the way up to 50 Beowulf in caliber. For hunting purposes I prefer bolt action rifles though. I've never been much of a shotgun person, but do have a few... both 12 ga for bear protection and 20 ga/410's for small game hunting. If you're in no hurry to make a decision on the 10MM, I will let you try out my Rock Island 10MM after I get up there this summer. FYI, I also make almost all of my own ammo (just not shotgun).
Yeah I think any caliber above 357 may be a slight challenge for me but I'm also not a sport shooter so on the off chance I need something bigger caliber for that 1-6 shots to save my life just might be worth carrying. I know the shorter barrels cause bigger kick. I do like the 454 though. My 45/70 is a blast to shoot. Literally! Shotguns for me is simply for the slugs. If I choose to hunt water fowl maybe I will get a traditional hunting shotgun but I'm more likely to raise ducks and pigeons instead. I will get an AR15/SCAR type rifle as well. But certainly not 50 cal! LOL. That is some serious fire power! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska Yes ma'am it is!! and I haven't even fired it yet!! lol... all of my ARs are already up north in storage. I haven't shot the 50 Beowulf yet, but a buddy of my son has one and he said it was some serious OUCH!! He got a new butt stock to put on his and it really helped to tame the recoil... a LOT. I've also got a 450 Bushmaster upper and 458 SOCOM upper for my AR-15 platform. Those are ones you're not going to shoot 100 rounds a day out of!! About 15-20 and my shoulder cries UNCLE... lol!! I have a 45-70 in lever action and yeah, it's a "blast" alright!! I also follow Simple Living Alaska (The "Kids" as my buddy Jim and I refer to them... ). Eric recently got a 20 ga for hunting Ptarmigan and I think he uses a 22LR for rabbits. I've also got a 410 for small rodents and pests. However, you are right... when things get serious... get the 12 ga with slugs!! My 454 Casull is a Taurus Raging Bull with a 5.5" barrel. It's 5 shot, but it has a ported barrel so that does a LOT to tame the recoil! I had a 44 MAG in the Taurus Raging Bull (6.5" barrel), but just didn't like it so I sold it to my son in Utah. 44 MAG just isn't my thing... lol.
So what are your thoughts on the Taurus? I have mostly been a Smith and Wesson kind of gal so I know nothing about Taurus. I know that SW makes the Governor and I actually like that it shoots 45 and 410 shells. The AR rifles I am looking at are the Daniels Defense only because I don't really like the SW version (forgot what it's called). My 45/70 maybe gets shot 3-4 times and I'm done :-)
Beautiful property you have up there! I saw your comment on The Boss of The Swamp's latest video, and I had to come over and check out your channel, and subscribe.
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska - So true, I've been watching him for probably close to 8 years now, even bought some of his art. I haven't made it as far on my journey as you have yet, but I'm working towards it. I hope everything is going well for you, and thank you for sharing your videos :)
I carry a Smith and Wesson 357 Magnum with 180 grain hard cast cartridges. Gun belt was purchased from Rocky Top Holsters. The other holster I have was my dads. 😁🧡
Theres a great 3 Bears grocery on the Palmer Wasilla hwy.... Everything you need is in Wasilla I rarely go to Anchorage.. Just letting You know. Peace,BigT
I love 3 Bears! My favorite store actually. I usually go into Anchorage only if I have to. I mostly shop in Wasilla or Palmer. It's just easier to say Anchorage in the video. Too much traffic in Anchorage! :-)
This past winter I went through almost all 8 cords. Plan to get 10 this winter. I will be doing a video on the heating costs very soon! Thank you so much Theresa!
I seen u on moose villa off-grid and watched a few of your videos, u have a great way of doing videos, I always tell people your better off keeping the trees away from buildings, to much damage in so many ways, I was going to recommend u watch back waters and back roads Brenton, he has a different feel to his videos like u, tell him Z sent u, I will recommend your channel to him, but u are doing great so far. Luv it.
Well thank you so much Mister Z! I appreciate the comment and the compliment! I did check out Brentons channel and subbed. He makes some great videos that are addictive to watch! And Wavey is so adorable! And I told him you sent me there! Thank you! 😁
Brenton seems to be a natural in front of the camera! Wavey could use some acting classes but she's cute enough to give a pass. But I would have never known about his channel if you hadn't mentioned it! So thank you! :-) Can't wait for SPRING!!
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska he doesn't live to far from moose in UP, I will probably visit moose while I'm up, maybe Brenton will interview him, the astronomy should be good
I know Moose is going through a lot right now! He does a good job not showing it on video. You two need to take him out on the town! I just know he will pull through though! Still has a few more rough patches before he heals though.
Got my AK Drivers License just in time to be able to sign up for next years moose hunting season. Need to buy a trailer before I can even think about signing up for the road kill program. No way to haul a moose just yet. All in due time! Thanks for the comment!
The area looks like where I live, but I can reach the Capital within an hour! 😅 Only stray wolves, but we have lynx. Those grizzlys tracks! I wouldn´t sleep a minute, knowing he is out there.. 😳
Luckily bears tend to leave you alone as long as you let them know you are in the area but seeing the tracks is a constant reminder they are around! :-) What area do you live in?
He is definitely a lab mix. Some say Newfoundland. Or at least some sort of Shepherd. As big as Kenai is though, I personally have not seen a German shepherd or lab the size of Kenai. I should mention that Kenai is also part teddy bear! :-) Thank you Amanda!
I am connected to the electrical grid and I get my water from a couple of wells near by. Hope to have a well drilled in the coming years! Water is heavy!! LOL! :-) Thank you so much!
I’m trying to do the math in my head. If it’s a 5 hour drive each way, how many times can you travel to town and home before you have to fill up your tank?
My vehicle has an "extended gas tank" so it holds more gas than the regular vehicles of the same model. That was one of the reasons I bought this vehicle! I can fill up once on my way and one more time when I leave town. I will also fill up once I get close to the cabin so I am not parking on my property with no gas. It can make a run to town very expensive! Thank you so much Michelle! 🧡🤗💚
I settled on the 357 for two reasons. I got one from my grandfather and it is ok for me to shoot. I have smaller hands and wrists so a 454 or a 44 might fly out of my hands! I may look at the Glock 29/20 but I'm more of a revolver kind of gal. Worse case, the 357 just has to help me get close enough to my 45/70. :-)
I'm glad I found you I started from the beginning. All I can say is where's that gun please strap one on you all all times. How old is your dog. As always be safe and God Bless
I love to fish, and am looking forward to hunting next year. Hope to take my viewers along for the experience. Luckily there are many lakes and rivers in Alaska that are accessible for fishing. Do you do either of these activities?
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska since you fly fish getting your year’s supply of sockeye on the Kenai should be worthwhile. I prefer the last week of July when the “second run” is running full tilt. Your fly pole works perfectly for ‘flipping salmon’ to the bank. Bings Landing a few miles north of Soldotna is a great fishing spot for Sockeye, avoiding crowds fishing both sides of midnight. And why not in the land of the Midnight Sun.
Soldotna would be one heck of a drive for me but it would be worth it! I'm used to catching trout in Colorado but never Salmon :-) I'm definitely looking forward to getting some fly fishing in this year! And fishing between 10pm and 2am is also something many people have not done. I'm going to do it! :-) Bings Landing....got it! Thank you!
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I see that you are in the Copper River area, can’t hardly beat Copper River Sockeye. Personally the Kenai was just easier for first timers at flipping Sockeye. Kudos to your courage and determination to live your own life.
Any direction from me to go fishing is a long way but luckily there are some nice lakes near by that have trout! Copper River would most likely be my first Alaskan river for sure but that dip netting may just be a bit much for me. Fly rod only for me. I do love this life and thank you very much 😁
You are one brave soul to live where you do and take on Alaska. Do you ever find any 16 to 25 inch barefoot talk man prints? It's nice seeing you make it out there, counting on just you to make it through each winter. Bravo
Thank you so much Jeffrey! And I haven’t seen any more tracks yet! But I look forward to searching for some this winter! This winter should be slightly easier with the new roof! :-)
If you were to break down or get a flat, are people good about stopping to help? I would imagine folks take of each other n are helpful. How far is your closest small town community, sore, church where you can interact?
We had a Siberian husky that always got in porcupine fights n he’d have quills in him...ugh. He also kept getting shot because I guess people thought he was a wolf or coyote ...finally daddy took red paint n wrote DOG on each side of him. Lol We’d hear the howling like this. So many memories you evoke.
I hear that in Alaska it is a law (or used to be) that you had to help stranded motorists. I'm not sure about that but people tend to be very helpful. They may be standoffish but I have heard stories of people stopping to help change a tire and not say a single word. I wont say how far exactly the closest town is (have to protect my location) but the closest town I can get to quickly isn't far compared to how far I have to drive to get supplies. There are churches and small mom and pop stores in almost every small town though. I love hitting up the small stores to help them out and to talk. Some of these people are a hoot! :-) They put a smile on my face every time! :-)
Poor puppy! Although I was told to keep Kenai safe as some people would mistake him for a small black bear. I don't let Kenai run free on the property because of that and also too many wild animals. And porcupines! :-)
Yard bomb!!!! Lmao!!! You got that right.. there very scary. I,de get rid of the porkiepine before your dog gets it them or they eat the tires off your suv or the wiring..you can eat them. When you started talking chainsaw I cringed because i,am a logger and known what they can do..but you did well.
Porcupines will eat tires? I didn’t know that. I have never even thought about eating porcupine though! :-) I may be scared to death of the chainsaws but that’s what keeps me safe too I think. One of the first things I had to do when I started living here was cut down a huge cotton wood tree in the back. Had a dangerous lean toward the cabin and carpenter ants had gutted the tree. I managed to fell the tree exactly where I wanted it to go. Didn’t have time to buck it up though. I will show it in a video after the snow melts a bit.
Yep porkiepines eat tires..they love plywood too.i can show you a aluminum boat they ate too.the salt in peoples sweat drawed them to it. You have good reason to be scared of chainsaws..in 2004 I got lifeflighted because of one.it kicked back and very badly cut my left fore arm.. If you decide to try eating a porkiepine there easy to skin.just make sure there dead and grab them by the foot.lay it on it,s back and cut the skin down the belly chin to tail then roll the hide up as you skin it to cover up the quills..the skin is loose on them and rubbery.
Hmmm I never knew they could be so destructive? How you mentioned to skin it makes sense. I will keep that in mind IF I ever decide to try it. :-) As for chainsaw safety, being out here by myself, I don't mess around with that at all. Even cutting a small pole tree, I am super careful. And kickback of the chainsaw or a tree barber chairing are a definite fears of mine.
LMAO! Ok ok Francesca! New wood doors are on site as we speak! They will be installed as soon as the roof is completed! If you are going to live vicariously in Alaska through my channel I will make sure you feel safe! LOL! :-)
I did a cruise once! Just made the urge to live there worse! LOL! I knew the next time I went it would be permanent! LOL! At least you will be coming back! Alaska misses you Sarah!
I'm guessing your around Tok, along the Tok cutoff, I used to trap along the border south of USCustoms on the Alaska Highway. Living remote can be lonely but chores keep you busy and healthy. Don't hibernate, find some winter projects. To me, your not remote. Sure you far from "town" but your on the road system. Remote is my trapping cabin 100 miles up the Salcha river. Your in the mountains according to all the dangerous animals in you yard. Use extra caution in everything you do when alone, people are not there too help. You have questions I have answers. Trapper scotty
Trapper Scotty, Your type of "remote" is a whole different level that most people cannot even imagine! I definitely could not do that and I definitely salute you for living that life. I do not take anything for granted up here, not even going to my vehicle. And that's 15 ft away from the door. :-) I may be developing the "1000 yrd stare" I definitely don't open carry as a prop for UA-cam. :-) That pistol and my back up pistol go everywhere I go. My 45/70 and 12 gauge with slugs always close by. And of course, a good dose of common sense never hurts! Thank you Trapper Scotty, I look forward to hearing more from you in the comments!
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I have to run a gen set also to charge batteries and grind coffee I got no hand grinder. Propane is a good alternative for lights and cooking/boiling. But propane solidifies at 20 below. I also use Coleman lanterns and stove. They work at any temp. If I'm in an emergency at 40 below I can count on them to function.
I sure didn't think you were bashing my kind of remote but there is no denying your kind of remote is about as remote as you can get and I admire that! I am actually scared to death of propane (not sure why) but I do use a Coleman stove when I have to. I like using candles and oil lamps too for light. Not as bright but sure makes a comfortable feeling. And its good to be able to see the stairs! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska these are my morking conditions fixing and skinning and what not. My eyes are 57 years old, brite light helps do right. I do candles to relax, don't like the soot from oil lamps. Again you seem very "hooked up" like you've been there a while. Not bad for a Cheechako
What do you do to prepare for winter? I could not even begin to mention everything I did in this video, and look forward to learning from you!
Where I live it snows alot and can get very cold..this winter we hit minus 30 several diffrent nights..too prepare for winter we make sure to have two years worth of firewood and have the areas we plow cleared out so we have plenty of room for snow.
I always keep some supply in my truck incase I get stuck or stranded.i have tools too.a shovel,tire chains,extra clothes,a wool blanket,food that won,t spoil or freeze and spoil.come a longs and long chains.
If I was you i,de have a garden with a moose proof fence around it,greenhouse and a root cellar built into your cellar and a freeze proof room down there for canned goods.i,de have a smoker built outside someplace and get a moose and some fish every summer and fall and can and smoke them to get thur winter.
I,de have a farm tractor with a front end loader,bucket and pallet forks,posthole drill,rototiller and snowblower and tire chains for winter.have a heater on it so you can warm it up in cold weather so it,ll start.
I do plan some huge gardens with electric shock fencing around it to keep the moose and other animals out. I do plan on making a smoker and a covered outdoor kitchen too. My root cellar is already part of the cabin. Basically its the basement. It's huge! And a tractor for sure. I need something to push the snow around and to brush hog and to move dirt around too! A tractor is kind of a necessity! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska yep a homesteaders needs a good tractor and some attachments for it.
Have you thought about a solar dehydrator?? In my research I think it would be a good idea.i,de have it someplace handy and dry things to put in soups,ect.i have a dry soup mix I buy from Amish store and it,s really good.i want to make my own tho.
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@@asifmuniruniverse7732 HELLO AGAIN :-)
I love all your videos.. This is my second time watching the series up to date! I'm from Ontario, Canada and this was always my dream. Never going to happen now, so thanks for letting us in to your little piece of magic.
Your a treat keep us interested and laughing
very beautiful there, I met you yesterday and it aroused my interest, I always wanted to live in Alaska, I have been watching your trip from the beginning, God bless and greetings from the Netherlands😊
I love that you wear safety gear while using the chainsaw. I have seen a ton of new Alaskans, living god knows how far from any help without safety gear. The wolves howling near your cabin was both beautiful and scary. Much love from Finland.
If you ever have an empty vehicle coming back from town, look at acquiring some pallets and Tung Oil. The Tung Oil will help preserve the pallets once applied fairly heavily on a warm day. It will get your wood or belongings off the ground, and it should help out a lot. Also, if you don't own a 45-70, BUY ONE. Also, get plenty of ammo to go with it. That gun will knock down any 2 or 4-legged critter on the North American continent.
Pallets seem to be a necessity and worth the investment of time. Wood stacking and even (as another commenter mentioned) making wood shutters for the windows. I do have a 45/70 with plenty of ammo. And yeah its a beast of a rifle!
Such a creative video. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Wow your place has came such a long way , since day 1 , very beautiful place .
Hello Neighbor. Belated welcome to the valley.I just discovered your channel. Nice job! My family moved here in '73. I wish you all the best in your endeavors.
Well hello there! I hope you get a chance to see some of my recent videos. I have had one very interesting first year! I checked out your channel. Will you be making more videos again? I really like what you where doing and you have a great piece of property with an incredible view! Dog's name? Thank you for watching and yes, we are "neighbors" 🤣
Another great video.....thank you. Has your dog tangled with a porcupine yet? Many of us with dogs who live(d) in rural AK or rural lower 48, keep a small supply of a light sedative on hand called Acepromazine. You get it from your veterinarian. When dogs attack porcupines, you can expect 100 or even far more quills impaled in various parts of the dog's front body portion. The general concentration of impaled quills are usually in the face, snout, head, and in inside the mouth. Because of your remote residence, it would be up to you to alleviate Kenai's excruciating suffering by extracting the quills one by one. But, first she must be lightly sedated before you can commence to quill extraction. You need a pair of sharp scissors and forceps.....or a good pair of needle nose pliers. It is "absolutely essential" that you cut off the end of the quill "before" extracting it with the pliers. The quills are filled with air. Squeezing an uncut quill is like squeezing one end of one of those long skinny balloons filled with air. Squeeze one end of the balloon and the far end expands. Squeeze one end of an uncut quill and the far end expands.....the end with the very sharp barbs that are embedded in the poor dogs face. Without first cutting the end completely off, the quill causes double excruciating pain for the poor animal when squeezed with the pliers and she will not allow you to extract the second quill as a result. One would think that once a dog goes through that much trauma, it would forever stay away from all porcupines. Nope, the saying goes, "once a quill dog, forever a quill dog." They develop such a blood vengeance for porcupines, that the quill dog will attack every porcupine thereafter. I recommend that you speak with your veterinarian, as it is always good to have a small supply of Acepromazine on hand. I'm guessing that you probably already know all about dog vs. porcupine attacks, but I write this because it is obvious that you care about Kenai. All the best to you both.
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Fantastic advise!🤗 A porcupine was the first wild animal I saw on my property. I hear them in the tree line all the time too. Or see them up in the trees. I have thought about a porcupine quilling Kenai and it is one of the reasons I keep him tethered at all times. Not just porcupines but for moose as well. I don't think Kenai will go outside if he smells a bear or wolf.😲 The saving grace here is when I get the backyard fenced off. With the electrical wire around it. And I plan to make sure the fence is secured before letting Kenai out. One of the reasons to get the balcony built! I will do the best I can to keep Kenai safe! I do protect him as much as he protects me! But I will definitely talk to a veterinarian to pick up some Acepromazine! Your comment seems to have a lot of experience behind it and I will certainly take this advise seriously! Thank you so much! 🧡💚
The sound of those wolves is amazing. Very very chilling
I heard them coming around the side of the cabin before I heard their howls. Rather scary.
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska you need to know that kenia will attract the wolves. Hes in there territory. They know hes a boy and their gonna pee on his tires, so to speek.they will kill and eat each other over territory rights.do NOT leave him on a chain unguarded. I bet he has no chain. Hes your trappin partner. I bet he eats steak with you.
Kenai is guarded by me 24/7. The only time he runs outside unleashed is when he knows we are taking a drive. He absolutely loves being in the vehicle more than anything. When I let him outside I am with him and if I'm not out with him he will still be tethered while I watch him through the window with my 357 at the ready. I could never just let him outside unleashed or watched. It's just too dangerous to do that out here. I plan on building electrified fences around the cabin but even then I will be watching out for him. And he not only eats steak with me, he eats diner with me nightly. He will even remind me when its dinner time :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska omg. Wolves. Yes, that is scary. :/ the electric fence sounds like a great idea to ward off those wild animals for protection.
Definately a days trek to town. Lucky the trees fell safely and the bears did not cause any damage. Love the cords of wood stacked so nicely. Thank you for sharing, stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
I Love the smell after the rain in the clean environment ...
Best smell of mother nature you can get! I do love rain! :-) Thank you so much!
The wolves! 😮 I love your channel and your bravery.
Thank you kindly Jodi! 🤗 At least the wolves keep their distance 😉🧡
You are so busy every video.enjoy
LOL yeah! Lots to do! Thank you so much James! :-)
Nice hat.. I took a trip back in time to refresh my memory .
I just found your journey, I am really looking forward to following along.
Lol everything possible. To prep for winter in Alaska, one needs to begin before the breakup.
Two seasons in Alaska, winter and getting ready for winter ❄️🥶 😆
I absolutely love your place and the surrounding scenery. You are truly Blessed 🥰
I haven't seen how you deal with power. Let me know if you have a video on that, please.
I'll eventually get caught up on your videos 👍
Blessings 🙏
I absolutely love the howling of the Wolves. One of my favorite creatures.
I like to come back and watch your earlier videos. This one is one of my favorites.
I always wanted to visit Alaska. Maybe someday
Hi Tiif! This is one of my favorites too! It’s interesting to look back at where this all started and everything that I need to accomplish in such a short period of time just to make it through the first winter. Thanks for re-watching. 🤗❤️
What an incredible adventure! I’m just starting to work my way through your videos. I would love to be healthy enough to do what you are doing… I live by myself and like you never get bored. I don’t know what that is. I’m just completely happy on my own with my cat. I’ve done the busy lifestyle/career/partying in my younger years. Travelled a lot. All that good stuff. Now I’m 51 and have chronic pain and just want to go somewhere remote by myself. Maybe I’ll buy a tiny house in farmland here in New Zealand. I live in a country town after leaving the big city a few years ago and live next door to some family… but even that is too much people for me now. I just want to be completely alone! I’m so envious of you right now 😁😁 Will continue through your videos 👍
Well if you have a cat, that alone is many hours of play and fun! New Zealand is such beautiful country! You live in a small country town so your half way there!! I cant say living in solitude helps with chronic pain but living in solitude does wonders to destress your body! The city life was just too much for me! I enjoy doing things the hard way here! Laundry, dishes and even cooking. I don't have a microwave! As I tell everyone, live your dream! Its SO worth it! It is an honor to have you along for my journey here! Thank you so much!
Awe stacking wood that’s what I do stacking stacking wood are usually have about 2 to 3 cords for the winter.
I went through 7 but with my new roof just being done, I hope I use less. But I am ordering 9 cords anyway! Someday when I don't have to work so much, I plan to harvest my own wood! Someday! Isn't stacking wood just so much fun! 🙄
Wow 5 hours to town Woman you are far out in Alaska. I love Winter,snow and the cold my favorite time of year. Everyone else likes hot Summer then there's me
I wish I could do this ?? I absolutely love Alaska !!! 5:50
Enjoying your videos. Planning my first visit to Alaska....driving from Michigan to Fairbanks, et al. and then taking the ferry to Washington after seeing Alaska.
Wood heats you several times. Cutting, hauling, splitting,stacking burning and cleaning the ash.
Oh yeah! Well said! Even though I don't do the first three! LOL :-) Thank you so much!
The more I watch your videos the more encouraged I am thatbyou are going to do just fine up there. You are tough and willing to get the hard work done on your own. Its all about doing as much for yourself as you can.
Thanks! That is encouraging too! A good friend of mine told me once, that if your going to do something, you have to do it yourself, and I have lived by that motto pretty much ever since!
That is why homesteading in Alaska is so tough, especially as a person gets older....so much work to do. I lived in Anchorage for 41 years,1971-2012. I do miss the fishing for sure
It's a great way to live. Tough and keeps me active! Jsut doing the minimal amount of stuff doesn't leave much extra time. But that's what I signed up for! I was an avid fishergal in Colorado! I can't wait to try fishing Alaska! You spent a nice chunk of time in Alaska! Alaska misses you! :-)
I just discovered your wonderful channel through Moose and I want to say that I'm very excited to have discovered you. I just love your courage to choose the life you want to live and you seem quite knowledgeable. I'm excited to see all your videos ! Gratitude for all you share !
Ahhh thank you so much! I love Moose Henderson's channel! It's an honor to have you along for my journey up here! I have wanted this life for years and studied a lot to do it! Camped a lot to practice! Thank you so much!
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska Well it shows that you know your stuff! Thanks for sharing such precious and entertaining videos 🙏💛
Love Mother Nature!
I think you’re amazing and very brave. I wish I were healthy enough to do what you’re doing. I’d enjoy the cabin and the company of a good dog. Much more loyal and kind than most people.
Well I am going to have to 100% agree with you there! A dog will never let you down! They may snore too loud sometimes but that's ok! :-) Thank you so much for the compliments Donna!
I wasn't speaking about just the wild animals, more about your safety in general, alone by itself is the hardest tour to do alone. Then you brought up the part about the two legged animals and that caught me a bit off guard and you are some what right about that. I know what it's like to move to another state and how some people treat others not from there.
I 100% agree with you there! Being alone is not for everyone and is not really human nature. The safety issue is a concern for sure. What happens if I need medical attention or if my cabin does catch on fire. Alaska does have a great air ambulance service. I do plan on making a helicopter landing pad. Nothing fancy but a clearing for sure. I do check in with my family almost daily and they know the numbers to call if I am not responding. The people in this area are very independent. They may not start a conversation but when they do I am amazed at how friendly everyone is. You have to do things on your own but if you need help, complete strangers will pitch in and expect nothing in return. I have to earn my spot here though. I’ll be known as a Greenhorn until a few winters pass and then graduate to a Sourdough. Just living here I have to be super cautious and mentally prepared every day.
I have an off grid cabin in upstate New York, they are the friendliest people. Everyone loves you, except your neighbors. Lol
I remember it being that way even in the city! 🤣
Your dog is the best.
Cool 😎
Glad you’re putting safety first with the chainsaw
My niece and her husband live in Dot Lake/Tok area.
NICE!! Not much going on there! Perfect! I may just have to visit that area sometime! Thank you so much! 🧡🤗💚
I spent the summer of 93 up there,, can't believe I haven't made it back,, roots & work.. Big trees in southeast & the ocean was the draw.. You should look for a wood cook stove.. It makes life easier being off grid.. Aloha
That is definitely the goal. More plans to come. Thanks for watching!
You should follow "one womans wilderness"..the womans name is lisette.she lives in Ontario Canada and cooks alot with a woodstove.she cooks on it and right in it.
very cool
Nice job on that tree! I have the same chain saw safety gear- you're very smart to prevent injuries as far out as you are!! 👊👊👊❤
With chainsaws! ALWAYS wear safety gear! Getting cut with a chainsaw is a death sentence! Too bad they don't make safety gear in red or purple herringbone! LOL! 🤪😁
RIGHT!?🤣👊👏👏👏
You're going to need a lot of supplies stocked up. Get it girl!!!😍😍
Episodes 28 and 30! Thank you so much Norma!
Hello really enjoying your stories and adventures
Thank you so much Margaret! I am just recording my daily life here! My dream life! I feel insanely fortunate to be living here and to have an audience interested in what I am doing. 🤗
Thanks! Catching up tonight. You got grit sister...
Well thank you! It takes grit to live here that's for sure :-)
for next year you should plan to repaire some of the roof
Episode 31. It has started! :-)
I’m from that beautiful house to this looks kind of run down now
Hello from Arizona. A lot of work. We live in an off grid house in the high desert if Arizona and there is a ton of work to constantly do. Best of luck
The work is never ending! At least it’s usually fun work! Thank you so much! :-)
It is very beautiful glad to see yo are living your dreams .😀
Thank you George! I am living my dream finally! Alaska has to be the most beautiful place on earth! In my opinion at least :-)
AND you can wield a chain saw??! Dang girl!
💜 & R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
LMAO! Its a lithium battery chain saw that is really powerful. I have a pull start gas chainsaw but whew does it take some pull strength to get that bad boy started up. I have done it but only when needed. But always wear the safety gear!! That chainsaw could do some damage! 😳
I'm learning so much from your videos. I'm the polar opposite being 9° off the equator but your vids are informative!! Thanks. We are coming into our winter (read RAIN and MORE Rain) so I'm prepping now. Six loads of fill delivered today to ward off the deluge of water since its over developed now. 20 years ago I was the only decent house! That's Progress.
that Sucks. Paradise lost.
Plus they need to make lady chain saws!!😉✌💜
Well I do love rain! Maybe not as much as you get but a nice rain storm sitting on a covered porch and sipping coffee! Or beer! LOL! :-) Good luck with the prepping though!
Porcupine apparently makes fine eating. You missed a good opportunity. Loving your show.
I have seen a few channels prepare porcupine! It does look tasty! Thank you so much Adrienne!
Indians used quills for decoration, in case you tan leather and make moccasins or clothing. I would try it. Especially if you’re snowed in and have time on your hands. And I would cook that porky. Meat for you and your dog. Stew might be pretty good. The more you eliminate in your area, the less chance of Kenai getting hurt.
I love it my dad has a old farm in the up I love to take few acres and build a cabin on it
That would be awesome! I hope you get to someday. Thanks for watching.
Oooh love the fall footage! My fave time of year. Wow you are far from those big cities!
Yes about 5 hours one way so a trip into a big city to load up is something I have to plan days ahead for. Mostly to make sure my list of items to purchase is 100%. But its worth it! :-)
New subscriber and looking forward so much to watching all these amazing videos. You are very brave and adventurous... and beautiful Kenai must be such a wonderful companion. Thank you for sharing your life 🙂
Awesome video
Just ran across your channel and videos. Thank you for posting these. I have been thinking of buying 20+ acres out from some community and having a summer place. Have to watch my money though. You are inspiring!
Make sure you watch Episode 22! Twenty acres is a nice chunk of land! Depending on where, I remember seeing 11 acres of raw land for as little as 5K. But there was a reason for that! Don't forget all the money you will need once you get the land! It is very much worth it though! Thank you so much! 🧡🤗💚
Wow it is so cool to see you and Carhartt pants seeing you running a chainsaw and everything like that that is so incredible you you actually put a major smile on my face it is so awesome and seeing you packing a handgun is awesome yet so are you going to be hunting for food like deer or moose and caribou
HA! I knew I would have to do these things so just buck up and do it right!? The sidearm goes with me everywhere! I do plan to hunt small game but I don't have the equipment or training for big game ..... YET! :-) Thank you so much Travis!
Nice video
new subscriber,,loving this journey you are sharing with us,you are living my dream,,love from england xx
Thank you so much for the sub Paula! I really do appreciate that! I watch a few channels in the UK doing this life so hopefully you can make your dream life a reality someday! Its SO worth it! I love it! :-) If not, you can live vicariously through my channel! I post a new video every Thursday! Thank you!
Love your channel.
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
Which is more accessible to you, Anchorage or Fairbanks?
TY, did ya learn that the closer to the house to stack wood it better ?
To get a perspective of your situation, what is the general location of your place if you don't mind. Is it a wooded area? terrain? rivers nearby? or can you hunt for food, or set up a greenhouse to grow food in the spring ? Thank you.
Hello Euclid! I live in the Copper River Basin and it is heavily wooded, mountainous and near the Copper River. I can definitely hunt even on my own property. A greenhouse would have to be heated to start early spring but definitely doable. 😉🧡
Your drive to Anchorage reminds me of driving through desolate northern Maine and across equally desolate New Brunswick to get to Nova Scotia, where I had property for many years. I always white-knuckled it on that trip because of wildlife constantly crossing the road. A deer hit my truck (not the other way around) once and ripped the fiberGlas fender off my dually, and I witnessed two very bad accidents: one was a small car hitting a moose and completely demolishing the car literally into pieces, and the other was a mid-size car hitting a large animal and flipping into a deep cavern below the road and killing the occupants. I came along right after it happened. I am glad I no longer have to make that drive. Just watching your footage made my gut clench. Hitting large animals is a feeling one never gets over, and it's happened to me more than once, along with a lot of near misses.
very cool.. the wolves, how spooky at night.. what kind of pistol do you carry for every day carry?
You are so lucky being there, I would love to move there just like you but unfortunately I am in the uk , the the vids coming 👍
Thank you Adrian! If not Alaska, there are a lot of places in the UK you could live off grid! More important than that, just try and get out of the city! Its so worth it! Many more videos planned for the future! Stay tuned!
Where was your gun smoke hat mine would have to be a Daniel booner lol
That is the type of traffic jam that I enjoy. 😅
Great video!! What are you carrying on your hip??? I have a holster just like that for my 45 Long Colt western style revolver... like in Gunsmoke... lol (yes, I paid attention). My heavy duty bear/moose protection is a 454 Casull that I wear in a chest holster. That's the first time that I've heard a propane tank called a "yard bomb"... lol! I like it!! On my property down near Ninilchik I have a LOT of Alder... not the little stuff... we're talking trees with trunks 12" in diameter!! OMG!! I'm going to have a guy come in this summer with some heavy equipment and within a week he'll have a lot of that stuff gone and an area for the house "compound" cleared out. Stay safe out there! 2 videos down, and what 14 more to go??? Bill
I am carrying a 357. My next video (tonight/tomorrow?) I will be going over the guns I have. Or at least most of them. I do like the 454 Casull (as I am a revolver kind of gal) over the Glock 20/29 but I have to shoot them to be sure. The 454 looks like it has one heck of a kick. My dad called them yard bombs all his life. I always refer to them like that now. If you have some heavy machinery doing some land clearing that will get you a big head start on getting your property ready before winter! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I like 357 Mags as well, and have a few. Back in the 70's when I was a police officer in north Texas the S&W Model 19 357 Mag was our duty pistol. As for the Glock 20/29... my advice - stay away from them. They are wrist-breakers!!! I had a Glock 20 and got rid of it a few years ago. I love a 10MM, don't get me wrong. I have since gone to the Rock Island Armory 1911-style 10MM with a double stack magazine. That is such a sweet shooting pistol!! That is my 2nd choice for bear protection. I also have an Alien-Gear chest holster for that one. I have mixed feelings... I love a revolver and lever action rifle... and try to always have a matched-caliber set. However, I do like semi-auto pistols and rifles. I have a good selection of AR-15/10 styles, some of which I built, all the way up to 50 Beowulf in caliber. For hunting purposes I prefer bolt action rifles though. I've never been much of a shotgun person, but do have a few... both 12 ga for bear protection and 20 ga/410's for small game hunting. If you're in no hurry to make a decision on the 10MM, I will let you try out my Rock Island 10MM after I get up there this summer. FYI, I also make almost all of my own ammo (just not shotgun).
Yeah I think any caliber above 357 may be a slight challenge for me but I'm also not a sport shooter so on the off chance I need something bigger caliber for that 1-6 shots to save my life just might be worth carrying. I know the shorter barrels cause bigger kick. I do like the 454 though. My 45/70 is a blast to shoot. Literally! Shotguns for me is simply for the slugs. If I choose to hunt water fowl maybe I will get a traditional hunting shotgun but I'm more likely to raise ducks and pigeons instead. I will get an AR15/SCAR type rifle as well. But certainly not 50 cal! LOL. That is some serious fire power! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska Yes ma'am it is!! and I haven't even fired it yet!! lol... all of my ARs are already up north in storage. I haven't shot the 50 Beowulf yet, but a buddy of my son has one and he said it was some serious OUCH!! He got a new butt stock to put on his and it really helped to tame the recoil... a LOT. I've also got a 450 Bushmaster upper and 458 SOCOM upper for my AR-15 platform. Those are ones you're not going to shoot 100 rounds a day out of!! About 15-20 and my shoulder cries UNCLE... lol!! I have a 45-70 in lever action and yeah, it's a "blast" alright!! I also follow Simple Living Alaska (The "Kids" as my buddy Jim and I refer to them... ). Eric recently got a 20 ga for hunting Ptarmigan and I think he uses a 22LR for rabbits. I've also got a 410 for small rodents and pests. However, you are right... when things get serious... get the 12 ga with slugs!! My 454 Casull is a Taurus Raging Bull with a 5.5" barrel. It's 5 shot, but it has a ported barrel so that does a LOT to tame the recoil! I had a 44 MAG in the Taurus Raging Bull (6.5" barrel), but just didn't like it so I sold it to my son in Utah. 44 MAG just isn't my thing... lol.
So what are your thoughts on the Taurus? I have mostly been a Smith and Wesson kind of gal so I know nothing about Taurus. I know that SW makes the Governor and I actually like that it shoots 45 and 410 shells. The AR rifles I am looking at are the Daniels Defense only because I don't really like the SW version (forgot what it's called). My 45/70 maybe gets shot 3-4 times and I'm done :-)
Beautiful property you have up there! I saw your comment on The Boss of The Swamp's latest video, and I had to come over and check out your channel, and subscribe.
Boss is the OG of homesteading and living remote! Love the guy! Thanks for checking out my channel and for subscribing.
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska - So true, I've been watching him for probably close to 8 years now, even bought some of his art. I haven't made it as far on my journey as you have yet, but I'm working towards it. I hope everything is going well for you, and thank you for sharing your videos :)
I hope that you get there someday! Yes, I did too! He is a great artist.
Curious what the large white water tank by the oil tank is used for??
Oh another thing, what kind of revolver do you have and where did buy your gun belt. Thanks
I carry a Smith and Wesson 357 Magnum with 180 grain hard cast cartridges. Gun belt was purchased from Rocky Top Holsters. The other holster I have was my dads. 😁🧡
If it were me, I'd be investing in a couple of goats. They do wonders at clearing land & are great company.
And then have to be protected from wolves or bears.
Theres a great 3 Bears grocery on the Palmer Wasilla hwy....
Everything you need is in Wasilla
I rarely go to Anchorage..
Just letting You know.
Peace,BigT
I love 3 Bears! My favorite store actually. I usually go into Anchorage only if I have to. I mostly shop in Wasilla or Palmer. It's just easier to say Anchorage in the video. Too much traffic in Anchorage! :-)
I'm glad to see you wearing a sidearm. Just out of curiosity, what caliber is it?
How much wood do you burn during the winter months? Fascinating content.
This past winter I went through almost all 8 cords. Plan to get 10 this winter. I will be doing a video on the heating costs very soon! Thank you so much Theresa!
I seen u on moose villa off-grid and watched a few of your videos, u have a great way of doing videos, I always tell people your better off keeping the trees away from buildings, to much damage in so many ways, I was going to recommend u watch back waters and back roads Brenton, he has a different feel to his videos like u, tell him Z sent u, I will recommend your channel to him, but u are doing great so far. Luv it.
Well thank you so much Mister Z! I appreciate the comment and the compliment! I did check out Brentons channel and subbed. He makes some great videos that are addictive to watch! And Wavey is so adorable! And I told him you sent me there! Thank you! 😁
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska great, u both have a unique feel to the channel. Glad spring is coming.
Brenton seems to be a natural in front of the camera! Wavey could use some acting classes but she's cute enough to give a pass. But I would have never known about his channel if you hadn't mentioned it! So thank you! :-) Can't wait for SPRING!!
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska he doesn't live to far from moose in UP, I will probably visit moose while I'm up, maybe Brenton will interview him, the astronomy should be good
I know Moose is going through a lot right now! He does a good job not showing it on video. You two need to take him out on the town! I just know he will pull through though! Still has a few more rough patches before he heals though.
Looking great! Remember to sign up for a road kill moose.
Got my AK Drivers License just in time to be able to sign up for next years moose hunting season. Need to buy a trailer before I can even think about signing up for the road kill program. No way to haul a moose just yet. All in due time! Thanks for the comment!
I thought I had a big wood pile that needed stacked 😳
Also, how many acres of land are you on?
I am on 5 acres but my property is surrounded by state land on all four sides. 😁🧡
Since you have lived in Alaska for awhile, what age limit would you personally suggest for moving to Alaska?
The area looks like where I live, but I can reach the Capital within an hour! 😅 Only stray wolves, but we have lynx. Those grizzlys tracks! I wouldn´t sleep a minute, knowing he is out there.. 😳
Luckily bears tend to leave you alone as long as you let them know you are in the area but seeing the tracks is a constant reminder they are around! :-) What area do you live in?
Can u leave bait stations, we have white ants similar to carp ants
I sure can and I will! Carpenter ants are insane! I have a homemade treatment that works awesome! Thank you so much Owen!
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska ur welcome what’s ur brew too tackle this nightmare
Those ants are helping to fire proof your home. Just a few more to go.
Yeah I think I will have to help them out a bit and just cut all the trees down next to my cabin 😁
That looks like a German Shepard/ Lab? He looks like my dog exactly.
He is definitely a lab mix. Some say Newfoundland. Or at least some sort of Shepherd. As big as Kenai is though, I personally have not seen a German shepherd or lab the size of Kenai. I should mention that Kenai is also part teddy bear! :-) Thank you Amanda!
Mines 100 pounds at least
How do you source water? Is electricity from the grid?
I am connected to the electrical grid and I get my water from a couple of wells near by. Hope to have a well drilled in the coming years! Water is heavy!! LOL! :-) Thank you so much!
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska Thank YOU, Alone. It is fabulous to follow along. Incredible fortitude you have.
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I’m trying to do the math in my head. If it’s a 5 hour drive each way, how many times can you travel to town and home before you have to fill up your tank?
My vehicle has an "extended gas tank" so it holds more gas than the regular vehicles of the same model. That was one of the reasons I bought this vehicle! I can fill up once on my way and one more time when I leave town. I will also fill up once I get close to the cabin so I am not parking on my property with no gas. It can make a run to town very expensive! Thank you so much Michelle! 🧡🤗💚
Just stumbled on your interesting journey, just curious, are you a 1950's baby? I am a 1959 baby.
That 357 mag is really not enough for grizz stopping. 44 mag with 240g lead will slow it down
I settled on the 357 for two reasons. I got one from my grandfather and it is ok for me to shoot. I have smaller hands and wrists so a 454 or a 44 might fly out of my hands! I may look at the Glock 29/20 but I'm more of a revolver kind of gal. Worse case, the 357 just has to help me get close enough to my 45/70. :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska right! Beats tossing a rock!
On long trips do you have a satellite phone or something to call for help
I'm glad I found you I started from the beginning. All I can say is where's that gun please strap one on you all all times. How old is your dog. As always be safe and God Bless
Do you hunt or trap? Is there anywhere near by you can fish?
I love to fish, and am looking forward to hunting next year. Hope to take my viewers along for the experience. Luckily there are many lakes and rivers in Alaska that are accessible for fishing. Do you do either of these activities?
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska since you fly fish getting your year’s supply of sockeye on the Kenai should be worthwhile. I prefer the last week of July when the “second run” is running full tilt. Your fly pole works perfectly for ‘flipping salmon’ to the bank.
Bings Landing a few miles north of Soldotna is a great fishing spot for Sockeye, avoiding crowds fishing both sides of midnight. And why not in the land of the Midnight Sun.
Soldotna would be one heck of a drive for me but it would be worth it! I'm used to catching trout in Colorado but never Salmon :-) I'm definitely looking forward to getting some fly fishing in this year! And fishing between 10pm and 2am is also something many people have not done. I'm going to do it! :-) Bings Landing....got it! Thank you!
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I see that you are in the Copper River area, can’t hardly beat Copper River Sockeye. Personally the Kenai was just easier for first timers at flipping Sockeye.
Kudos to your courage and determination to live your own life.
Any direction from me to go fishing is a long way but luckily there are some nice lakes near by that have trout! Copper River would most likely be my first Alaskan river for sure but that dip netting may just be a bit much for me. Fly rod only for me. I do love this life and thank you very much 😁
You are one brave soul to live where you do and take on Alaska. Do you ever find any 16 to 25 inch barefoot talk man prints? It's nice seeing you make it out there, counting on just you to make it through each winter. Bravo
Thank you so much Jeffrey! And I haven’t seen any more tracks yet! But I look forward to searching for some this winter! This winter should be slightly easier with the new roof! :-)
If you were to break down or get a flat, are people good about stopping to help? I would imagine folks take of each other n are helpful.
How far is your closest small town community, sore, church where you can interact?
We had a Siberian husky that always got in porcupine fights n he’d have quills in him...ugh.
He also kept getting shot because I guess people thought he was a wolf or coyote ...finally daddy took red paint n wrote DOG on each side of him. Lol
We’d hear the howling like this. So many memories you evoke.
I hear that in Alaska it is a law (or used to be) that you had to help stranded motorists. I'm not sure about that but people tend to be very helpful. They may be standoffish but I have heard stories of people stopping to help change a tire and not say a single word. I wont say how far exactly the closest town is (have to protect my location) but the closest town I can get to quickly isn't far compared to how far I have to drive to get supplies. There are churches and small mom and pop stores in almost every small town though. I love hitting up the small stores to help them out and to talk. Some of these people are a hoot! :-) They put a smile on my face every time! :-)
Poor puppy! Although I was told to keep Kenai safe as some people would mistake him for a small black bear. I don't let Kenai run free on the property because of that and also too many wild animals. And porcupines! :-)
How much does a chord of wood cost you ?
I believe it was $250 (185 quid) but I also had to pay to have it delivered.
Coyotes? Or wolves?
I know I have both in my area. I haven't heard them enough to tell them apart yet :-)
Have you experienced hunting/harvesting for wild animals and butchering them for meat.
Yard bomb!!!! Lmao!!! You got that right.. there very scary.
I,de get rid of the porkiepine before your dog gets it them or they eat the tires off your suv or the wiring..you can eat them.
When you started talking chainsaw I cringed because i,am a logger and known what they can do..but you did well.
Porcupines will eat tires? I didn’t know that. I have never even thought about eating porcupine though! :-) I may be scared to death of the chainsaws but that’s what keeps me safe too I think. One of the first things I had to do when I started living here was cut down a huge cotton wood tree in the back. Had a dangerous lean toward the cabin and carpenter ants had gutted the tree. I managed to fell the tree exactly where I wanted it to go. Didn’t have time to buck it up though. I will show it in a video after the snow melts a bit.
Yep porkiepines eat tires..they love plywood too.i can show you a aluminum boat they ate too.the salt in peoples sweat drawed them to it.
You have good reason to be scared of chainsaws..in 2004 I got lifeflighted because of one.it kicked back and very badly cut my left fore arm..
If you decide to try eating a porkiepine there easy to skin.just make sure there dead and grab them by the foot.lay it on it,s back and cut the skin down the belly chin to tail then roll the hide up as you skin it to cover up the quills..the skin is loose on them and rubbery.
Hmmm I never knew they could be so destructive? How you mentioned to skin it makes sense. I will keep that in mind IF I ever decide to try it. :-) As for chainsaw safety, being out here by myself, I don't mess around with that at all. Even cutting a small pole tree, I am super careful. And kickback of the chainsaw or a tree barber chairing are a definite fears of mine.
No way, not for me, i m afraid of my shadow! For me it us a nightmare, sorry! And please change that door!
LMAO! Ok ok Francesca! New wood doors are on site as we speak! They will be installed as soon as the roof is completed! If you are going to live vicariously in Alaska through my channel I will make sure you feel safe! LOL! :-)
You really should not be alone there.
It is very dangerous for sure. I actually think the wild animals around my property keep me safe from the 2 legged animals.
How much property is with the house ?
5 acres but surrounded by national parks and reserves.
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska very nice. Plenty of room for your garden. You're a beautiful lady. Thank you for your reply.
I’ve visited Alaska via cruise ship 5 times and am returning in Sept. I wish I could do what you’re doing.
I did a cruise once! Just made the urge to live there worse! LOL! I knew the next time I went it would be permanent! LOL! At least you will be coming back! Alaska misses you Sarah!
I'm guessing your around Tok, along the Tok cutoff, I used to trap along the border south of USCustoms on the Alaska Highway. Living remote can be lonely but chores keep you busy and healthy. Don't hibernate, find some winter projects. To me, your not remote. Sure you far from "town" but your on the road system. Remote is my trapping cabin 100 miles up the Salcha river. Your in the mountains according to all the dangerous animals in you yard. Use extra caution in everything you do when alone, people are not there too help. You have questions I have answers. Trapper scotty
Trapper Scotty, Your type of "remote" is a whole different level that most people cannot even imagine! I definitely could not do that and I definitely salute you for living that life. I do not take anything for granted up here, not even going to my vehicle. And that's 15 ft away from the door. :-) I may be developing the "1000 yrd stare" I definitely don't open carry as a prop for UA-cam. :-) That pistol and my back up pistol go everywhere I go. My 45/70 and 12 gauge with slugs always close by. And of course, a good dose of common sense never hurts! Thank you Trapper Scotty, I look forward to hearing more from you in the comments!
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska was not bashing your.kind of "remote". You are off grid for sure which requires all the same chores
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I have to run a gen set also to charge batteries and grind coffee
I got no hand grinder. Propane is a good alternative for lights and cooking/boiling. But propane solidifies at 20 below. I also use Coleman lanterns and stove. They work at any temp. If I'm in an emergency at 40 below I can count on them to function.
I sure didn't think you were bashing my kind of remote but there is no denying your kind of remote is about as remote as you can get and I admire that! I am actually scared to death of propane (not sure why) but I do use a Coleman stove when I have to. I like using candles and oil lamps too for light. Not as bright but sure makes a comfortable feeling. And its good to be able to see the stairs! :-)
@@AloneinRemoteAlaska these are my morking conditions fixing and skinning and what not. My eyes are 57 years old, brite light helps do right. I do candles to relax, don't like the soot from oil lamps. Again you seem very "hooked up" like you've been there a while. Not bad for a Cheechako