Living Off The Grid In Alaska 🇺🇸

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  • @PeterSantenello
    @PeterSantenello  2 роки тому +227

    👋Thanks for watching!
    Join our community HERE: bit.ly/3HC36EH

    • @floridamanofficial
      @floridamanofficial 2 роки тому +8

      Peter, always ready for the next video and everytime its awesome! Keep doing it !!! Proud of you

    • @PeterSantenello
      @PeterSantenello  2 роки тому +10

      @@floridamanofficial Thanks Florida Man!

    • @D33Lux
      @D33Lux 2 роки тому +7

      You know the day's gonna be great when I see a new vid uploaded. Always entertaining, educational and full of adventure.

    • @waylonc6796
      @waylonc6796 2 роки тому +2

      I saw you in Whittier and wanted to talk to you so badly but felt you would enjoy speaking with the kind people from seamission. Hope you enjoyed your visit.

    • @sinabagherisarvestani8924
      @sinabagherisarvestani8924 2 роки тому +1

      ya I had elk meat once , ya it was ok , it was a elk burger but I like beef a lot better , beef tastes better , I think beef has a better taste , in terms of taste nothing is better than beef , elk and moose and deer are too lean , beef tastes better and beef does not have a gamy taste , I've never had moose meat , but I've had elk and deer and beef tastes better I think , so anyways bear tastes like shit in case your wondering , bear meat is terrible , why people hunt bears I couldn't tell you , bear meat should be made illegal

  • @AShogunNamedDavid
    @AShogunNamedDavid 2 роки тому +3891

    This is crazy. I grew up with Anthony in Havertown, PA. Have known his family since I was knee high to a duck. His mom (Featured in this vid) and my mom are pals. This is amazing to see his story gain some traction and attention. And what a wonderful channel to do so! Thanks, Peter.

    • @Rimrock300
      @Rimrock300 2 роки тому +47

      Cool, seems like great people

    • @carpo719
      @carpo719 2 роки тому +58

      Small world out there

    • @kos_m824
      @kos_m824 2 роки тому +54

      I actually live right next to Havertown, so it's pretty cool to read this. Alaska is my eventual goal as well, so maybe we'll form a Delco community up there.

    • @exdeus5940
      @exdeus5940 2 роки тому +23

      What band was he in?

    • @stuntcellist3338
      @stuntcellist3338 2 роки тому +41

      I love it. Fairbanks girl here… we used to say knee high to a chicken.

  • @johnngo9207
    @johnngo9207 2 роки тому +439

    Mad respect for someone to leave everything behind and open up and adapt to something totally opposite of how they were raised.

    • @kevinadams7830
      @kevinadams7830 2 роки тому +34

      I moved to Alaska over 5 years ago.
      If you haven't been in Alaska for the winter, you DON'T know Alaska.
      I couldn't believe when they said they leave every winter.
      Gotta experience that -30 below 0 weather to be a true Alaskan.

    • @earthshipempire
      @earthshipempire 2 роки тому +21

      We were here for alot of the below zero temperatures last year.
      we leave so I can take care of my In-laws, and so my son can have some memories with them. They're are not mobile and need assistance. They cannot fly here to visit due to their age.
      when I go back I'm mainly cooking, cleaning and helping them get up and down, running errands. I had to build them a mother-in-laws suite in their house for the caretakers.
      Moving 6,000 miles away takes time & money.
      We're leaving the country to afford the medical treatments to have another child.
      The "True alaskan" talk is hilarious to me bc I take ice baths for pleasure.

    • @earthshipempire
      @earthshipempire 2 роки тому +3

      @@kevinadams7830☝️

    • @michaelcayer8358
      @michaelcayer8358 2 роки тому +12

      @@kevinadams7830 Absolutely correct...it changes everything, You can no longer take heat for granted, but you sure as hell can count on hypothermia if you are not prepared.

    • @MGreen-vz6yb
      @MGreen-vz6yb 2 роки тому +1

      Don't be mad 😡

  • @designforlife704
    @designforlife704 Рік тому +54

    Your second life begins when you realize you only have one.
    Family are precious

    • @TOCC50
      @TOCC50 6 місяців тому

      Most people have hundreds of reincarnations

    • @SandyWolf-
      @SandyWolf- 3 місяці тому

      Well said!

  • @lindajacquot5391
    @lindajacquot5391 2 роки тому +180

    "The struggle makes it sweeter" is the most truthful statement I have ever heard about Alaska. I absolutely love it there.

    • @WelcomeToJ
      @WelcomeToJ 2 роки тому +13

      Most truthful statement about life itself actually.

  • @realscoobs
    @realscoobs 2 роки тому +529

    As someone who lives in the suburbs outside Philly, it's nice to see this guy get away from Kensington and have a better life

    • @jamesbrooks3664
      @jamesbrooks3664 2 роки тому +8

      Facts

    • @Jiggy609
      @Jiggy609 2 роки тому +7

      Ay me too im from NJ

    • @SevenHunnid
      @SevenHunnid 2 роки тому +15

      People tell me I’m dumb because i quit my job to smoke weed on my UA-cam channel & do what makes me happy, screw them. they gon be stuck in the same place forever, ima move up !😮

    • @pandemicofvaxxedholes
      @pandemicofvaxxedholes 2 роки тому +28

      Philly went down hill from too much diversity. The city itself is historic. Not so much historic anymore.

    • @TinCupChalice40
      @TinCupChalice40 2 роки тому +6

      You can do it also. Just MAKE IT HAPPEN

  • @waylondunn1315
    @waylondunn1315 Рік тому +208

    Peter, I love how you allow people to tell their stories. You never get in the way. Really enjoyed the Appalachian episodes (I’m from Harlan). Keep it up and thank you 🙏🏻

    • @haroldjoyce7166
      @haroldjoyce7166 Рік тому +7

      Peter Santenello, I must say ,you are the best on youtube,UA-cam, suppose I have watched 200 of your episodes,,enjoyed everyone. THANK YOU FOR MANY ,MANY HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT 🎉🎉🎉

    • @tennishatfield5600
      @tennishatfield5600 4 місяці тому

      Hey neighbor, I'm from the other side of the mountain in Gilbert WV

  • @ls468
    @ls468 2 роки тому +306

    I grew up with Anthony and his wonderful family- his deceased sister was my childhood friend. I reconnected with them at her funeral.
    Tony and Becca the whole family are some of the most inspirational people I know, watching them reunited in Alaska and fulfilling their dreams is joyful!

    • @AShogunNamedDavid
      @AShogunNamedDavid 2 роки тому +8

      As a Havertown native, THIS.

    • @dustyc324
      @dustyc324 2 роки тому +12

      I dont know them outside of this video, but I can say I wish there were more people like them. Anthony and his family seem like some cool people.

  • @Sammys-dz6dj
    @Sammys-dz6dj 2 роки тому +57

    I just met this family at a wedding and they sent me this link. Instantly, you could feel their warmth. Great people! Free spirits!

  • @NeverlandSystemAngel
    @NeverlandSystemAngel 10 місяців тому +7

    Alaska is LITERALLY a frontier mentality- even to this day it feels that way in many places. God bless Alaska and its people.

  • @Sweet-morning
    @Sweet-morning Рік тому +527

    If I’d ever move to Alaska, I’d pray for neighbors just like this family. Good people.

    • @LISA-yr4lu
      @LISA-yr4lu Рік тому +3

      This comment ☝️❤

    • @jerrykeown753
      @jerrykeown753 Рік тому +4

      Good luck.

    • @_katie_
      @_katie_ Рік тому +1

      I second this…what a dream to have them as neighbors!!!

    • @juliemclain5841
      @juliemclain5841 Рік тому +5

      Seriously? Were you listening to anything they actually spoke? His kid just rolls around on the ground while eating from it, cause ya know, anything from nature is safe and good to eat, especially as a baby, huh? Don't get hurt in a way that could be attributed to your own doing. Go berry picking where you know that moose, your most feared killer is! Smart, lovely neighbors, wish I could be there with you too!

    • @zhenshuang
      @zhenshuang Рік тому +6

      @@juliemclain5841 Just do not walk alone and take a rifle or better two. Deers are big and easy to hit the mark.

  • @dominicpm8
    @dominicpm8 Рік тому +42

    im a philly native who was also stuck in kensington with an addiction at one point. to see somone make it out and liev such a simple healthy life is awesome!

  • @nalagong
    @nalagong 9 місяців тому +3

    Please get a whole series of Anthony. He has a quality about him that makes me smile.

  • @bruschi8148
    @bruschi8148 2 роки тому +114

    That was the shortest 48 min video! What a cool family and a great story.. Mad props Peter week after week you put out a masterpiece..

  • @BigWaveStudio
    @BigWaveStudio Рік тому +707

    Watchin his kids run through the field and to know that they're getting plenty of exercise and aren't watching their iPads all day is priceless. Wishin their family the best!

    • @billmiller3425
      @billmiller3425 Рік тому +11

      Until a grizzly eats and poops them out.

    • @EncrypticMethods
      @EncrypticMethods Рік тому +34

      @@billmiller3425 Uncles 7.62×39mm says otherwise. But go ahead and indulge yourself

    • @yaruyaru
      @yaruyaru Рік тому +42

      ​@@billmiller3425 Tell me you're from the city without telling me you're from the city... 😂

    • @Arrynek01
      @Arrynek01 Рік тому +8

      it's nice and all... but the world is going to leave these people behind.

    • @Fattony6666
      @Fattony6666 Рік тому +34

      @@Arrynek01 that's exactly what they want

  • @Carcosahead
    @Carcosahead Рік тому +197

    I love how the cat felt the necessity of always be on frame 😂❤

  • @TheyWhomTheGodsDetest
    @TheyWhomTheGodsDetest 2 роки тому +189

    It makes me happy to see children growing up there and seeing dogs having all the land in the world to run about and be dogs. Beautiful!

    • @Van-..-z._-_z.-._-._.-z.
      @Van-..-z._-_z.-._-._.-z. 2 роки тому

      They said the grocery store is getting overwhelmed. BULLSHIT. There are two grocery stores in Homer. Save-U-More has products you had never thought you would see, and they have meat and stuff for the Russians. Its an incredible store.! There is no shortage of grocery's in Homer. These kids are the problem. Nothing she has said is true! Challenge me. No health care? Carbon monoxide problems in Homer? These kids are Antifa.

    • @foreversolvent5334
      @foreversolvent5334 2 роки тому +8

      realistically. this isnt gonna last forever. developers have big pockets.

    • @xcalibertrekker6693
      @xcalibertrekker6693 2 роки тому +3

      It's not like there is not plenty of open land and parks in most cities just that people are to lazy to train them so they can be friendly and go off leash.

    • @jamiemoir505
      @jamiemoir505 2 роки тому +2

      Thanks! They are the best dogs, and watching the boys play and grow together is such a treat!

    • @basedbro2578
      @basedbro2578 2 роки тому +3

      @@foreversolvent5334 it wouldn't come easy, if it even did at all.

  • @numbernine3436
    @numbernine3436 2 роки тому +30

    The best part of this is seeing all of the family is there together. That is pure love & teamwork. The kids still have their close relatives. Imo that is super important.

    • @sueg2286
      @sueg2286 2 роки тому

      But their mother does not have her family with her?

  • @Jay556NH
    @Jay556NH Рік тому +43

    You definitely need to keep doing follow ups with them each and every year. We all want to see if they can make it.

  • @jackpotjunkie
    @jackpotjunkie 2 роки тому +360

    Tony is cool, laid-back, very family-orientated, hard worker... his mother is super loving, caring, & loyal u can tell.. & his wife is cool af, intelligent, tattoo artist, & the fam is against all bullshit...
    i like that family! God bless them and all the people of Alaska, and the entire globe of course... and especially YOU reading this!

  • @six1nina560
    @six1nina560 2 роки тому +202

    My sister is an Alaskan native . My mom lived in Homer for YEARS. She’d always mail me fur jackets amd moccasins and all my friends didn’t understand that. They’d laugh and call me an Indian girl :( I had a really pretty rabbit fur too :) I loved it. I love this video thisnis exactly how they lived . My mom always made jam too and mailed me homemade jam 3) my step dad was a carpenter amd fisherman . They lived pretty good. I enjoyed this video sooooooooo MUCH . I loved this

    • @honeymoon4130
      @honeymoon4130 2 роки тому +3

      My best friend from growing up is Athabascan from Alaska💗 her mom always told us great stories of when she was a small girl growing up in Alaska. However, she did often mention how bored they could get 😆

    • @shable1436
      @shable1436 2 роки тому +8

      Notice the mom here, she was talking dudes ear off, and you could tell she hadn't spoke to a real person in a while 😂

    • @Matt-cw1mv
      @Matt-cw1mv 2 роки тому +2

      Reading this warmed my heart, stay strong buddy

    • @thealaskanbascan6277
      @thealaskanbascan6277 2 роки тому +3

      ive learned to embrace my Alaskan Native heritage. I love my fur on my parka my dad used to wear when he went dog sledding.

    • @leonietaylor4227
      @leonietaylor4227 2 роки тому +3

      I worked in Naknek ,Dutch Harbor and Kodiak in the early eighties and found the Alaskan natives to be so gentle,quiet and real compared to all the american fishermen who were so loud and crazy.We went out one night fishing on a small skiff with an Alaskan Native guy,,was a timeless experience,,very precious memory.So much respect for those beautiful families.

  • @jimbombadill
    @jimbombadill Рік тому +13

    wish them luck...but that house...needs to say the least...alot of work. I live 200km north of the artic circle, winters are nice but you got to have a good place to live in.

  • @Ndw1995
    @Ndw1995 2 роки тому +91

    This man has everything he could possibly want, MILES away from any city, or nightclub or anything like that. Enjoy your life in the woods Anthony, you did something I wish I could do. I just don't know if I could leave my family, I don't see them coming with me.

    • @bradolswang5556
      @bradolswang5556 2 роки тому +1

      wow

    • @Amorcitaaaaa1994
      @Amorcitaaaaa1994 2 роки тому +1

      saaaame😶

    • @herzogsbuick
      @herzogsbuick 2 роки тому +5

      Actually, the bars in Homer are fun as fuck. Kharacter's stays open till 5am. I've played many a concert in Homer.

    • @jasonbourne1596
      @jasonbourne1596 Рік тому +2

      You got to do you, you're life is yours. If you wanna do it, just do it.

    • @shasmi93
      @shasmi93 Рік тому

      You only live once and it’s a short experience at that. You are born alone and you will die alone. If you want something in life it needs to be done for and by yourself. You family will be there with you in the afterlife, and luckily I’m this modern day and age you can video call and fly in a metal tube at 500 mph so you aren’t ever truly alone or without family. Imagine our hunter gatherer ancestors who traveled the planet in foot and probably lost contact with friends and family never to see or hear them again.

  • @monamorris7254
    @monamorris7254 Рік тому +68

    Peter I found your channel a day ago and I’m so happy that I did! You’re so respectful towards everyone whom you come I contact with and it’s refreshing to see that. I’m so elated to see the different places and people who are just living their best life because they have chosen to do so. We enjoy your videos and we wish you the very best and safe travels. God bless you.

    • @freespiritwithnature4384
      @freespiritwithnature4384 Рік тому +4

      Same, I love it so much I subscribed. 💖 I'm in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦.

    • @johnking8679
      @johnking8679 Рік тому

      I'm an 81 year-old and I love your channel, Peter !!
      Are you typically away from home for long periods of time, but then go home to do your editing from time-to-time ? Do you take your wife with you occasionally on your trips ?

  • @LauraZeller-oy3ye
    @LauraZeller-oy3ye Рік тому +8

    This is an incredible channel. I watch / listen to a lot of youtube and have not come across anyone quite like you. You give people respect, learn from them, listen carefully, ask intelligently and inquisitively, and allow their experiences and knowledge speak and tell important stories. Really enjoying all of your videos - very well done and super important. Real life is happening before your eyes.

  • @algernoncalydon3430
    @algernoncalydon3430 2 роки тому +14

    There are countless others who started up here like these guys.
    He hits the nail on the head, you want freedom, do it yourself. It's up to you.

  • @cindy9627
    @cindy9627 2 роки тому +120

    Once again you've introduced us to some special people who are living life on their terms. I'm totally obsessed with all things Alaska so I'm thrilled you are taking us into it and showing us different aspects of that beautiful state. Thank you as always for the amazing work you do.

    • @demoncloud6147
      @demoncloud6147 2 роки тому +4

      "Living life on their terms" - true way to live a life

    • @SasquatchAKAdventures
      @SasquatchAKAdventures 2 роки тому

      I'd love for you to check out the channel if you like funny skits and Alaska Adventuring!

  • @hiho8084
    @hiho8084 Рік тому +25

    I could not live like this, but I applaud people who can. There is always a trade off to live the way we want, but happiness is definitely a worthy cause.

  • @p2o8wer
    @p2o8wer 2 роки тому +65

    This is why I wanna move to Alaska. This dude is very genuine and you can tell he cares about others.

    • @keithbronson9777
      @keithbronson9777 2 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @christinabeck9316
      @christinabeck9316 2 роки тому +1

      We are missing the sense of community; so many here just don’t care about anyone but themselves. This is what a lot of us crave……..for sure.

    • @herzogsbuick
      @herzogsbuick 2 роки тому

      I moved here in 2008 the first time (from very close to Kensington, actually heh). I'm biased, but I highly recommend it.

    • @andy9712
      @andy9712 2 роки тому

      @@keithbronson9777it's like the 10th comment you laughed reacted to when someone had something nice to say. you're obviously a jealous person.

    • @keithbronson9777
      @keithbronson9777 2 роки тому

      @@andy9712 No, I found like 10 things funny.

  • @marieamericus8074
    @marieamericus8074 Рік тому +340

    Dang!! Rebecca & Peter nailed it about today's society... Peter said.. "I feel like today's society has gone back to 7th grade!". Then Rebecca said.."Which lunch table are you sitting at? And, there's only two!".
    They couldn't be more right!! That entire conversation was on point!!
    25:08

    • @base3000
      @base3000 Рік тому +9

      @@sparklesparklesparkle6318 She wasnt saying that herself, she was saying that other people say that and that is the issue

    • @bladhark01
      @bladhark01 Рік тому +9

      She said: 'a place where I don't have to feel oppressed if someone disagrees with me'... At that point I was done with her...

    • @Marshall-lb1ei
      @Marshall-lb1ei Рік тому +1

      @@sparklesparklesparkle6318trump started the problem and Biden just carry it on.

    • @ramdas363
      @ramdas363 Рік тому +15

      Old school punk, before punk somehow went fascist. These guys are cool.

    • @lrn_news9171
      @lrn_news9171 Рік тому +1

      @@bladhark01Lmao 😂
      same here

  • @TMMReznor
    @TMMReznor 10 місяців тому +11

    I've rewatched most of your vids but there's something special about this one. I must have watched it half a dozen times now, at least. I find watching this one just, I dunno, healing - soothing. I can't find the words to accurately describe the feeling but it's beautiful.

    • @gagush9953
      @gagush9953 9 місяців тому +2

      i feel the same

  • @13sammylee
    @13sammylee Рік тому +162

    Peter, I think it would be amazing if you would think about sharing the indigenous people of Hawaii (my people) and their plight. I watched your Crow segment and the cultural similarities are next level. Thank you for sharing these beautiful stories and life experiences of the people/places you visit❤️

    • @PeterSantenello
      @PeterSantenello  Рік тому +59

      Thanks for this Sammy Lee. Yes! My next big series will be about Hawaii. If you have any good story ideas please email me at: contact@petersantenello.com Thank you :)

    • @ashleypepper7428
      @ashleypepper7428 Рік тому +3

      Ooooh I'd definitely watch it! The island culture fascinates me

    • @carter_1
      @carter_1 Рік тому

      Boy did THIS POST age well. Before the USorGlobalists sell off all the land... it might really be a good idea now!

  • @AnAlaskaHomestead
    @AnAlaskaHomestead 2 роки тому +67

    It would be cool to see you come back in the winter and see how things are in contrast to the summer.

    • @DA-lk5np
      @DA-lk5np 2 роки тому +11

      indeed- this is amazing- but the winter would be a nightmare

    • @CatyBee
      @CatyBee Рік тому +4

      The family isn't there in winter

  • @theGT5
    @theGT5 Рік тому +4

    best way of living, being in the highest quality nature and eating the highest quality food you can imagine while not getting ripped apart from tech but also not letting it rule your life, it's just wonderful what you guys have accomplished

  • @wonder12374
    @wonder12374 2 роки тому +313

    I love how clearly this couple is aware of the social engineering that is happening to the minds of many people now days.

    • @doenjohnjo434
      @doenjohnjo434 2 роки тому

      Yep its wack. gotta think for urself in this shit show

    • @FlyingAceAV8B
      @FlyingAceAV8B 2 роки тому

      As someone else best described what is going on on social media where people can’t express anything against clear wrongs like the grooming of children because of the “digital knife”that is constantly at their throats. Society is dumb and fucked and it will all implode at once. Best thing you can do is get away from it all.

    • @viz3956
      @viz3956 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah and they finish each other's sentences. 😆

    • @zimajulska1611
      @zimajulska1611 2 роки тому +6

      Yes, pure social engineering.

    • @joelgaudreault3115
      @joelgaudreault3115 2 роки тому +3

      Oh yeah she is she subscribes to it totally fell in the trap,From the propaganda

  • @realtimecartravel
    @realtimecartravel 2 роки тому +33

    Amazing video. Not only very professionally filmed, but also made with heart and soul

  • @josimpson7999
    @josimpson7999 Рік тому +13

    Watching from the UK and absolutely chuffed to bits to have discovered your channel Peter.
    Loved this episode as Alaska is on my bucket list. I’m marvelling at the fortitude some people will endure to be surrounded by stunning nature and living off grid - I couldn’t do it but enjoying the armchair travelling all the same. Thank you for this 👏🏻😊🇬🇧

    • @CeridwenHafMorys
      @CeridwenHafMorys Рік тому +2

      Watching from Wales. This channel is my bedtime material.

  • @CollinAbroadcast
    @CollinAbroadcast 2 роки тому +327

    Really loving this Alaskan series

    • @AaRoninetyone
      @AaRoninetyone 2 роки тому +3

      Alaskan bargaining time !

    • @lovealaska907
      @lovealaska907 Рік тому

      Me too! I’ve lived here all my life and I find it SOOO fascinating!!

  • @katedaphne4495
    @katedaphne4495 2 роки тому +16

    It's beautiful that city people can spend the summer at their cottage.

  • @du_ogmog
    @du_ogmog Рік тому +8

    My husband was born and raised in Alaska, and his family has lived in Alaska for generations. His family remembers when Alaska wasn't even a state. Most of his family live super remote, you can only get to by plane or air boat, and live off the land. It is the most rural place I have ever seen.
    Great video!

  • @ThePomskysPalace
    @ThePomskysPalace 2 роки тому +34

    Peter, spending a large chunk of my adult life in East New York, Brooklyn blocks from Pink Houses where you visited. Being first generation immigrant, been an activist and mentor for over a decade. I’ve seen and experienced many different types of people, enclaves, cultures, countries, religions, etc. and for some reason this Alaska series is in my top 3 places you’ve traveled. I’ve always been intrigued by Alaska and the people but the variation in the way of lifestyle in Alaska is such a dream of mine to experience. What brought everyone there, the communal feeling Alaska has that many other states lack is all so enjoyable to watch and hopefully 1 day I’ll get to experience.

    • @justintempus7406
      @justintempus7406 2 роки тому +2

      I'm pretty sure that as a felon you can still take the Ferry, you just can't enter Canada at the ports. I've known a few folks that moved up that way after being turned away at the border on the road system.

    • @ThePomskysPalace
      @ThePomskysPalace 2 роки тому +2

      @@justintempus7406 You can, I just looked into it! That’s awesome. Thank you, I was always under the assumption they still stopped at the border. But makes sense if they’re in open waters. Adding a cross country road trip including Alaska to the family bucket list for sure!

  • @tcoker0416
    @tcoker0416 2 роки тому +90

    Great way to spend my morning before football games start.
    As always, I appreciate and value you, Peter. You're doing amazing work and opening my horizons and changing biases that I've had. Sending love from Northwest Arkansas.

    • @RGE_Music
      @RGE_Music 2 роки тому +1

      vibes bro. Same!

    • @SRQmoviemaker
      @SRQmoviemaker 2 роки тому

      Haha same here killing some time before football

  • @Chris_D_Turk
    @Chris_D_Turk 9 місяців тому +2

    You are a really special person. Thank you for showing us the world as it is.

  • @Jean2235177
    @Jean2235177 2 роки тому +69

    20+ years ago I was at a bar in New Orleans. Was sitting next to an Alaskan homesteader that worked on an oil rig for a scientific project. I asked him his biggest piece of advice: during winter to bring the toilet seat back inside after using it. 😅

    • @Jean2235177
      @Jean2235177 2 роки тому +5

      As a suburban dweller, it's refreshing to see the wide open spaces. I hear it brings you peace to a level you can't understand unless you're doing it. Thanks to the family for sharing their life.

  • @betsybabf748
    @betsybabf748 2 роки тому +14

    He showed if in a bad environment, you can take control and create the life you want. Not what I would be happy with, but it seems to be exactly what they need and has given them purpose, which is the key to a beautiful life. His mom is a strong woman.

  • @JTfromIT
    @JTfromIT Рік тому +12

    Im a city born, and raised, self proclaimed "City Boy". and after watching this, im so intrigued. not only as a new experience but as a challenge. and before anyone says anything i've already gone thru two alaskan winters. this looks like just a better life all around.

  • @TheTictac28
    @TheTictac28 2 роки тому +10

    I love these people, their mindset and their story they’re real people and inspire me to live a life like theirs it’s so cool

  • @HipKat
    @HipKat 2 роки тому +36

    I love your channel, Pete. I have a real deep interest in the human story and what makes us tick, what separates us, what brings us together and mostly how people went from where they were to where they are. This video really hits on that last point and going from one extreme, Kensington to the complete other - off-grid, wilderness living in Alaska.
    Keep up the good work, Pete!

  • @cinsationalcinema1776
    @cinsationalcinema1776 Рік тому +16

    I love how the cat 🐈 is sitting at the table with them when they are eating dinner

    • @TOCC50
      @TOCC50 6 місяців тому

      They have to eat too

    • @PrettyFinessa
      @PrettyFinessa 6 місяців тому

      So people do eat with their animals on the table wow that’s so different

  • @afghanistan8610
    @afghanistan8610 2 роки тому +15

    I don't know for some reason, I keep watching your videos, and waiting for the new one. It is an unbiased representation of the people. Keep up the good work.

  • @mohammadsohaibiqbal3055
    @mohammadsohaibiqbal3055 2 роки тому +50

    Unbiased, no politics, no agenda and neutral positive journalism 👏 👍 I love your outlook and your message Peter and I wish the rest of humanity had your message of 'uplift not destroy' and even if you highlight a issue, it's not the actual message but more like 'humanity I've showed you this, spread the news and I bring it you" rather than shove it down people's throats. I cannot wait to see where you go next (or in my case where you've been, got to catch up from beginning to end with you brother 🙏🏿)

    • @PeterSantenello
      @PeterSantenello  2 роки тому +16

      Thanks Mohammad! That's what I always aim for so I'm glad it's coming through.

    • @iamseanfire
      @iamseanfire 2 роки тому +4

      Well said. I feel the same as you Mohammad. Constant exposure to a divisive narrative is making people sick because it goes against the pure energy we were created with and that we all seek. The good news is everthing happens for a reason. To know joy we must know sorrow, light is only appreciated by having known darkness, etc.. to know what we want, we have to clearly know what we do not want. Contrast provides clarity. Much love and happiness

    • @tonyrosario5745
      @tonyrosario5745 2 роки тому

      No politics?! Guys wife clearly mentioned Trump and how he’s not racist blah blah blah. If a person believes he’s not racist thats because that person my friend is an undercover racist. You can disagree with me but the videos of trumps shenanigans speak for themselves. I myself am not a fan of division, racism, hate, and other things but I also am not perfect, but that OK as all I want to fo is live MY life trying not to affect others in a negative way, and as we all know, that’s not easy.

    • @baftirbaftiroski1437
      @baftirbaftiroski1437 2 роки тому +2

      You watched anything after the 24 minute mark? Unbiased, no politics lol...

  • @SirSangerDavidson
    @SirSangerDavidson Рік тому +11

    These people are amazing. Living testaments to the resistance of what modern society is attempting to offer us. These people value freedom, they understand the importance of leading by example. God bless y’all from south.. stand your ground 🙏

  • @Beardinc
    @Beardinc 2 роки тому +8

    So interesting to see their perspectives. The conversation around the dinner table was captivating. The Thrifters high totally get that! The satisfaction of reusing something for another purpose is awesome.

  • @millennialbuddhism2619
    @millennialbuddhism2619 2 роки тому +13

    I lived in Kenai Alaska during the pandemic, and it was one of the most beautiful places ive lived. it was -25 with 40 mph winds the day that we arrived, and it was a hard year for covid and I headed back to Washington state after i went through a breakup, but I really want to go back because of the unadulterated beauty and pristine air quality. I've been all over this country, and Alaska and Montana are two of the last two places that still feel truly free.

    • @margaretthatcher6828
      @margaretthatcher6828 2 роки тому +2

      Montana native here...will never leave. Lived in Seattle for 20 yrs when I was younger and when Seattle was nice. I moved back to Bozeman Mt. to take care of my folks and stayed. Met my husband in Bozeman. We moved out because to many weird people moving in. Now we're about 90 miles from Yellowstone and love it. The only thing I don't like is 8 months of winter. We had a beautiful Indian summer...that's what it is called here...then over 1 foot of snow in 1day. Take care.

    • @benzun9600
      @benzun9600 Рік тому +3

      Yes but party of Wyoming are still free. Alaska and Wyoming are amazing places. we ultimately chose Wyoming to live.

    • @agtyu
      @agtyu 7 місяців тому +1

      How about Idaho?

    • @millennialbuddhism2619
      @millennialbuddhism2619 6 місяців тому

      @dagtyu Idaho is okay, but not as vast or free as Montana and Alaska. I've lived in Idaho as well.
      Also Idaho people tend to be up in your business more lol

  • @TravellinDrunk
    @TravellinDrunk Рік тому +6

    Thanks for your uploads, I know it's hard work. But you never know how you touch your viewers lives just by showing how other people live theirs especially in locations and situations a regular person couldn't even fathom. True core of humanity shines through your videos. Thanks once again, Pete.

  • @MartsEntertainment
    @MartsEntertainment 2 роки тому +4

    Man I would love to connect with this guy, he’s so down to earth and reminds me of some dear friends I’ve lost.

  • @glendajune9140
    @glendajune9140 2 роки тому +30

    I loved these people,& how they have carved out a piece of heaven, in such a harsh environment. They appear to be very happy, productive, healthy,& skilled. I couldn’t do it myself, but totally admire their ability to do so. I really enjoyed this segment of the Alaska series Peter. Looking forward to the next adventure.💯❤️👍🏾😀🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

    • @danielbianchi3479
      @danielbianchi3479 2 роки тому

      Definitely an awesome family, great way to live out your Life!😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Pamsterdam75
    @Pamsterdam75 Рік тому +18

    I just google earthed Kensington PA from the street, near the park and the number of young people on the street to see was heartbreaking. It is truly amazing to see this family break-away from that area and start a new life. I wish them every strength and happiness, what a lovely life they have carved out.

    • @ndyschlz
      @ndyschlz Рік тому

      Yep, it's a pretty bad scenario there.

  • @cjsmithfl
    @cjsmithfl Рік тому +99

    Man, I couldn’t agree more with this couple. I grew up in the punk/metal group. Literally 98% of my friends, ex-band mates are completely lost in everything they’ve been fed. These were some of the most interesting and intelligent people I knew. These days they seem so lost and incapable of independent thinking. Love these videos bud. I really appreciate them.

    • @destructionman1
      @destructionman1 Рік тому +5

      Sounds like you (and the peoople in this vid) chose the wrong friends. There is still so much good metal/punk out there. It's just harder to find and not mainstream. Give it long enough and the losers will leave, and the true metalheads will remain. Don't give up on the cause! \m/

    • @horizonzeromom
      @horizonzeromom Рік тому +5

      This is pretty much the entire punk/goth/metal scene in Tampa. Everything Rebecca said from 25:50 onwards is 100% spot-on

    • @brandonellisFL
      @brandonellisFL Рік тому +3

      @@horizonzeromom yeah same in Orlando

  • @SasquatchAKAdventures
    @SasquatchAKAdventures 2 роки тому +7

    Next time you should visit some Homer off grid folks that live here year round. Funny hearing them talk about ' well i guess we could haul water'.. lol that's what many of us do during winter! Kinda weird seeing you interview some snow birds but I could tell you were a bit disappointed when you found out too. If you haven't lived a winter up here you don't know what Alaska is. I grimaced when she said she didn't like the cold. There is a native word for someone who hasn't spent a winter up here.. Cheechako.. but otherwise thank you for visiting. Come visit with my family in our yurt sometime!

  • @llkg9
    @llkg9 Рік тому +12

    We left the city and spent 12 years off-grid in the rainforest. This is all very familiar. Interesting neighbors (from scientists to tweakers), fresh food (our kids used to eat directly from our plants; not even picking with their hands), no decent grocery store for miles, free thinkers who can agree to disagree, thriftin' at the dump, weird crime (someone down the road from us had their HOUSE stolen); all of it. 😂
    We're in a town now, for various reasons, but I definitely miss a lot about this way of life, and we still talk about eventually going back to off-grid living.

  • @MrPlankinton
    @MrPlankinton 2 роки тому +9

    You got me hooked with your tour of Whittier, Alaska. Pete, you have a skill for editing that draws a viewer on-and-on. This one, too, is brilliant. 😃

  • @buzzybee186
    @buzzybee186 2 роки тому +75

    Being 25 mins from Kensington this hits. We moved just *barely* outside of Philly to get away from the bulk of it. Still not far enough. There are zombies at every Philly intersection. At the on/off ramps to the bridges. It's like driving through a set on the Walking Dead. Happy for these guys. Always wanted to do something like this

  • @DaveScottADV
    @DaveScottADV 10 місяців тому +3

    21:20 - Colin & fam rolling in with a beautiful AK variant. Alaska rocks.

  • @damon224
    @damon224 Рік тому +21

    We need updates on this family, they would definitely be successful on their own channel, platform. The lady tattoo artist is on another level of awsome, so is the family, awsome vid!!

  • @pawandave9660
    @pawandave9660 Рік тому +6

    Tony just made me more humble. I wish nothing but amazing future and lots of love to his family.🙏

  • @davidcrawford219
    @davidcrawford219 15 днів тому

    Thank you everyone for sharing.

  • @simonlovel
    @simonlovel 2 роки тому +8

    Would love to see more of this off the grid kinda of content, and stories from places less traveled with this amazing beauty.

  • @knockitdown8798
    @knockitdown8798 2 роки тому +52

    24:35 - 25:00 was so amazing to watch. The father explains his reasoning as his son showed him rolling in the wild and picks a berry to eat as the father explains without the full knowledge of kid doing it behind him. So amazing.

    • @davec.3198
      @davec.3198 Рік тому +1

      I live in upstate NY and my kids play like this. Just move to the country. Life is better.

  • @captainfantastic7843
    @captainfantastic7843 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. This brought back fond memories of the years that I spent off-grid in Alaska.

  • @fightingelements4338
    @fightingelements4338 2 роки тому +67

    Omg, this man is a legend. Escaping a drug&crime filled city to go remote with his family and builiding a suistainable life for them. Much respect & blessings to Tony and his family!

    • @travisn346
      @travisn346 Рік тому +6

      That's the real American dream. There is still freedom to be found.

    • @destructionman1
      @destructionman1 Рік тому +5

      Well he escaped a drug and crime filled city to go to a drug and crime filled remote town 🙂 Trust me you don't worry about moose here, you worry about people.

    • @ladyelainefairchild3546
      @ladyelainefairchild3546 Рік тому +2

      Um does that man look drug free to you?

  • @tylerhilton9635
    @tylerhilton9635 2 роки тому +45

    I want them to make a series documenting their houses transformation!

    • @earthshipempire
      @earthshipempire 2 роки тому +7

      Content is coming on our UA-cam page. Follow us for more.

    • @chrisstahl4921
      @chrisstahl4921 2 роки тому

      Yes that would be interesting

  • @PrettyFinessa
    @PrettyFinessa 6 місяців тому

    I love this family, their values & how their fundamentally aligned it’s so beautiful tbh this is by far my favorite video in a LONG time❤

  • @ottofrank3445
    @ottofrank3445 2 роки тому +46

    your videos are blessing. United States is unfortunately very divided at this moment but your videos in my opinion could help to unite the country again. You are doing a great job Peter

    • @pandemicofvaxxedholes
      @pandemicofvaxxedholes 2 роки тому +11

      Divided because of the intolerance of left-leaning people as spoken about in this video.

    • @sherij7330
      @sherij7330 2 роки тому +11

      @@pandemicofvaxxedholes Your name seems to fit you!

    • @pepperonish
      @pepperonish 2 роки тому +4

      Its only divided on the internet and with some people in real life

    • @pepperonish
      @pepperonish 2 роки тому

      @@pandemicofvaxxedholes f**

    • @daphnesolomon4572
      @daphnesolomon4572 2 роки тому +3

      Amen. So many just need to sit down with real people on the other side of the fence and understand.

  • @RiverRaid82
    @RiverRaid82 2 роки тому +25

    To be honest, I have no idea, why UA-cam recommended this to me, but man, it is really interesting and caught me instantly.
    As I am from Austria, in the middle of Europe, i never had thoughts about Alaska... but your series is really awesome 👍🏻 keep it up, can't wait until the next video!

    • @henriklarssen1331
      @henriklarssen1331 2 роки тому +1

      Fast alle seine Videos lohnen sich.
      Für mich waren seine Amish Videos der Einstieg, auch sehr interessant.

  • @konnykontant
    @konnykontant Рік тому +6

    I'm 42 but the tree house building kid in me just smiles from ear to ear. No codes, no nothing.. just go for it.

  • @webberballard
    @webberballard Рік тому +36

    What an awesome family ! I hope they thrive forever. I've been dreaming about this lifestyle for decades.

  • @therightnumber2003
    @therightnumber2003 Рік тому +4

    Wow. No matter what your main goal is in exploring these lifestyles, you're so smart in letting people derail you with their personal stories. You even encourage it with your questions. So refreshing to see this style of journalism.

  • @nights5956
    @nights5956 Рік тому +15

    As a now bohemian artist from the punk scene in 80s now 56 yr old Bay Area business owner and dweller. I SO RELATE to what this wise young lady is expressing. Since Covid I feel the world has changed. Fall in line or your the enemy. Thinking for yourself means your conservative/ left right paradigms forced further by mainstream media. I’m so happy for your family. I lost my brother to addiction as well. Bless this family and their brave move Lots of love ps - I’m also a Tattooer haha.

  • @brandtc.7991
    @brandtc.7991 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for your video, always love them! I love how you just go into each interview as an empty slate and let the people just talk or answer your questions. This family just seems so darn cool and down to earth! It would be fun just sitting and chilling with these people!

  • @CW-jq9dj
    @CW-jq9dj 2 роки тому +5

    This family is a breath of fresh air…thank you, as always Peter

  • @donnagruber-macomber3127
    @donnagruber-macomber3127 9 місяців тому +2

    I love seeing people do better and move to a better place. I currently live in Philly. See the drugs everyday. One day I pray to get out like this. But the way the world is now its so hard. I'm a mom of 5 in a small apartment. But we make do until we can make better. This is just awesome. Thankyou for your videos

  • @POVAlaska
    @POVAlaska 2 роки тому +15

    I absolutely love living in Alaska!! They remind me of my family and I when we first got here. Nine years later and I’m loving evry minute. Im just starting to document my journey and this video gave me some inspiration! Thanks!

  • @JohnDoe-xk8iy
    @JohnDoe-xk8iy 2 роки тому +7

    ❤ I just discovered your channel - freakin addicted to watching your videos.
    This just proves that quality content over an expensive studio set up is what's important .
    Literally walking around with a GoPro and making the most entertaining stuff this is what UA-cam is about .
    I'm literally feeling compassion for so many people in your videos and it's made my faith in us as humans grow.
    Not some spun media that's dividing us all - I see people in the hood and they have more passion than anyone I know.
    We are all truly brothers and sisters in Christ - I see my future family all over the world in these videos and looking to meeting them one day.
    So many great people out there.

    • @jeesmith99
      @jeesmith99 2 роки тому +1

      I know some folks complain about the ads on UA-cam, but content like this is why I went with the premium. I can watch the way the creator wanted us to view without interruption. Heck, I don’t even watch tv anymore except for Formula 1.
      Blessings to you my brother.

    • @JohnDoe-xk8iy
      @JohnDoe-xk8iy 2 роки тому

      @@jeesmith99 on my PC I run Ghostery and ad blocker and on my iPhone I run 1Blocker I pretty much have a ad free experience

  • @AnonYmous-UserNotFound
    @AnonYmous-UserNotFound Рік тому +9

    What a fantastic video with wonderful people. Agreed so much with what the woman was saying, very thought provoking chat. I’m from New Zealand but have travelled to Alaska and loved it. Such a fascinating lifestyle.

  • @amieakalove
    @amieakalove 2 роки тому +76

    I'm from Delaware and used to take the train to Kensington when I was in my addiction. And he or anybody can't describe in words how insane it is up there. It's literally like a war zone and a third world country it's insane! I am so excited for you and your family that you got out of there and get to look at such beautiful scenery everyday and be with each other everyday that's a far life from Kensington life and so proud and happy for you and yours! Congratulations and I wish and pray for nothing but wonderful things for you all!!!!

    • @ukiuzi926
      @ukiuzi926 Рік тому +4

      The war zone is in your mind and the battle is for your soul

    • @CC12398
      @CC12398 Рік тому +2

      I'm glad you made it. This really shows that you can be from any family in the no matter how wonderful and fall into that.. his sister and cousin 🙏

    • @mtadams2009
      @mtadams2009 Рік тому +4

      I agree the war is in your mind. I battled mine over thirty years ago and drugs mean nothing to me anymore. Moving away is simply pulling a geographic. As they I moved but I brought the ass hole addict with me. It’s not the location it’s us. We need to make the change. I hope your doing well and you are taking good care of yourself. Drugs have destroyed many of my childhood lives and they passed way to young. Sometimes it makes me sad they could not find the “ street car called straight” it was not in their plans. Take care

    • @jadezee6316
      @jadezee6316 Рік тому +2

      why do you people say things like "when i was in my addiction?"
      dude you were a drug addict by choice...addiction has nothing to do with it...why isnt EVERYONE addicted to drugs?
      because they choose not to take them and if you claim its not a choice then explain HOW YOU WERE ABLE TO STOP TAKING THE DRUGS?

    • @CC12398
      @CC12398 Рік тому +1

      @@jadezee6316 it is really upsetting I think a lot of us feel this way like half and half half empathy and half this way at times

  • @MissWindy330
    @MissWindy330 Рік тому +8

    I love seeing all the different people and places Peter travels to. I am a person who respects all ways of life. This is a great family who embraces a natural way of life! Great video! 👍

  • @briandenning1052
    @briandenning1052 Рік тому +1

    The way they are living calms my soul. Great video

  • @jamesbarron6454
    @jamesbarron6454 Рік тому +16

    That's just awe inspiring. I'm speechless. This is all my dreams wrapped up in one.

  • @Beherenow-p5e
    @Beherenow-p5e Рік тому +58

    This was awesome. Thanks for sharing. I lived in Alaska in 1979/80. 2 summers, one winter.
    So beautiful there. But the dark winter was not for me. Now I live in South Florida since 1980 and really love it.

    • @joshchurch785
      @joshchurch785 Рік тому +1

      Is south Florida low population density since it's so humid ? Wondering because I might move down there.

    • @Beherenow-p5e
      @Beherenow-p5e Рік тому +2

      @@joshchurch785 I love it because it's tropical and I love gardening all year around 💚💚💚

    • @spfadden082711
      @spfadden082711 Рік тому +3

      @@joshchurch785 Florida has become super busy. Anywhere near the coast has a large population. The humidity didn’t really keep anyone from going there.

    • @matildesantos4215
      @matildesantos4215 Рік тому

      @Josh Church high density population in South Florida. Now , Alaska is low density if you don't mind the cold

    • @shasmi93
      @shasmi93 Рік тому

      I’d take the long winters and the hardened people over the people and mentality that is born out of southern Florida…. Good god those people are a mess of spirituality, personality, morals, intelligence…. No THANKS.

  • @marcuscollins7018
    @marcuscollins7018 6 місяців тому

    You learn so much about real people. Their struggles, enjoyments. So true and honest. Love it..

  • @larrymyers6327
    @larrymyers6327 2 роки тому +20

    I lived in the Alaskan bush for 4 years and I miss the life style. I see the drug problem's here in Washington state and it's so sad.

    • @35t10b
      @35t10b 6 місяців тому +1

      I'm in Vancouver washington and see the drug addicts all over the I-5 area

  • @blapblapism
    @blapblapism 2 роки тому +8

    I love this couple. What a great story and a cool lifestyle. Also what they were saying about the punk metal scene I totally agree.

  • @PAXBISONICA
    @PAXBISONICA Рік тому +1

    Very sorry for your loss, mam. God's Blessings and Comfort sent your way. 🙏❤🙏

    • @Empress.420
      @Empress.420 8 місяців тому

      💜🙏🙏🙏💜

  • @Lena-1977
    @Lena-1977 2 роки тому +5

    I want to say thank you! I enjoy watching your content.. I like the way you interact with real people in whatever environment your in. You show us "real"!! It's hard to put into words, but I admire the work you do.. seems like everything goes with a flow and your real comfortable.. I came across your videos with the Hasidic Jews and I was surprised that not only was it interesting it was informative.. I've been a fan of your work and watch all your videos... Keep up the good work!! God bless you!

  • @Jaredbuncher
    @Jaredbuncher 2 роки тому +5

    Peter, reach out to SIMPLE LIVING ALASKA, they grow and hunt their own food and live completely off grid. Great couple. I'm sure you'd love it there.

    • @jamiemoir505
      @jamiemoir505 2 роки тому +1

      Yes please! My favorite Alaska channel

  • @teacherdemos
    @teacherdemos Рік тому +1

    Tony, I got amazed. I want to send greetings and a big hug for this FAMILY!

  • @MrSISPUP
    @MrSISPUP 2 роки тому +7

    Seeing Alaska on UA-cam looks very appealing but moving there and living the life is a whole different story!!

  • @growwiththejoneses379
    @growwiththejoneses379 2 роки тому +10

    I love this family. I hope you do a follow up in a few years. Thanks for your work.

  • @mariawestman9026
    @mariawestman9026 10 місяців тому

    It’s feeling so good to cry, let out the salty tears, when you are sad.
    Don’t store” them inside you.
    Let it out when you are at a safe place.
    Afterwords you will be able to breathe better.
    Alaska is beautiful ❤❤❤