Overnight In An Off-Grid Lakeside Cabin | Alaskan Public Use Dry Cabin

There is nothing quite like spending the night in a little Alaskan off-grid cabin beside a frozen lake. In this video, we do just that. Denali State Park is such a magical place and we were lucky enough to reserve a public use cabin for the night there. We cooked, we ice fished, and overall had such a wonderful time on what we called our "mini vacation".
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Hi, we are Emily and Matt, and welcome to A Glimpse of Alaska! In September 2022, we (along with our puppy Aurora) made the nearly 5,000 mile drive from our home in Florida to our new home: Alaska. We created this channel to document and share our adventures in this wonderful state.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Breakfast & Chat: Our Plans For The Weekend
02:21 - Our Road Trip To The Cabin
05:22 - Hiking Out To The Cabin
08:00 - Seeing The Cabin & Getting Settled In
12:00 - A Little Cabin Tour!
14:00 - Making Mountain House Lunches
18:20 - Ice Fishing Byers Lake
23:48 - A Cozy Night In
25:50 - Cooking Up Some Tacos
28:26 - Getting Set Up For Bed
31:07 - The Next Morning
35:11 - Cooking Breakfast Tacos
37:15 - How We've Been Getting Water
39:08 - Aurora & Her Twinkle Toes
39:58 - Packing Up & Heading Out
41:12 - Thanks For Watching!

[@sgrvtl7183]

Good first starter for you two in the public cabins! Thank You for having warm boots & coat for your beautiful dog!

[@lakesideof.grateful]

Get your self some totes that will fit into your sled & help you carry things better less containers and bags, Great video guys !

[@MrClivelupo]

Why didn´t you use the heated woodstove for cooking your meals ??? I chuckled about that.

[@alaskatrac]

Enjoyed your trip. I have melted snow since 1973 and have drunk it without filtering and have not grown an extra ear or even gotten sick. If you are selective where you get your snow so there are no rabbit pellets or bark, you really don"t need to filter it. It is fun watching you two explore Alaska for the first time. You are a little younger than my two daughters and it brings back memories. Stay safe and enjoy. Dave S in North Pole, Alaska

[@rodneywager2142]

My wife and I stayed in Denali last August.3 days. What a great park . We saw so much Wildlife. Its humbling to your mind .There's such a vastness there in Alaska. Can't wait to get back

[@deborahwood1531]

This is the first time I said to myself “Are you kidding me”. Why go on an adventure in minus 30 temps? I’d be back at home under a blanket with a fire🔥and a good movie.

[@annregan5330]

Hi there this video was so far your best really enjoyed and what a beautiful place by the lake bet that's so nice in summertime too.I can see you two building a logcabin in the future well done both most enjoyable take care 👍👍❤

[@jewels7832]

How fun for you guys to do a camping at one of the public use cabins. Aurora looked so cute in her coat & boots plus her new fur trim 😊

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

It definitely was a blast. We will pass on your compliment to Aurora 🐕😁

[@klazyy641]

Great episode----and the reality of ice fishing in sub-zero temps with 20+ mph winds hit home big time. Especially having zero luck with getting even a nibble---now if only one had a tent, eh? Aurora stole my heart with her total cuteness and her dancing on your bodies with her "twinkle toes"----and those soulful eyes. . . .thanks for bringing us along on your first dry cabin experience.

[@HelgaHands117]

You two are so adorable ❤ love Aurora, such a pretty girl! Really enjoy your adventures.

[@purpleskooliegirl]

Try shoveling the snow off where you are going To have the whole a little way around it it will be more enjoyable

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Great adventures together. So much fun. You guys will master your ice fishing, just keep trying and learning.

[@patricksmith3316]

Sorry I'm posting so much. For Aurora, try adding a little bone broth to her water. It may help her drink more water.

[@sarahschlosser1203]

How fun and can't wait to see what the change is

[@waynegauthier155]

For you first time camping in a dry public use cabin, y'all did pretty well. Might I make a few suggestions; get together a gallon plastic bag and put butter knifes, forks spoons, and cooking utensils in it, more than one pot and fry pan. Maybe two pots of different sizes and the same for the fry pan, and plastic dishes. Bring your own water, coffee, a French press to make coffee, some kind of a suitable cooler to hold the cool things. Meals like you first had on the day you arrived, you did being your own wood, maybe a battery operated chain saw, a chopping mall to split wood if you go for longer periods. It looks lie Aurora had a good time playing and wore herself out. I hope you enjoy many more adventures like this one, hopefully your able to catch fish. OH, Move the pole up and down every so often, fish like a moving target. Happy fishing.

[@AlaskaMyHeart]

These cabins are so fun! ❤. My dog too hates to drink water when away from home. I do believe they can taste the difference!

[@johnhuff393]

Good morning from Godley Texas, I agree -30 is certainly cold. Love you taking on new adventures. Beautiful drive to the state park. You definitely want to be prepared for any situation. At least the trails are maintained. That's some amazing snow accumulation on the cabin roof. I think I would have taken a bucket to take care of my personal business 😅 I eat Mountain House during inclement weather. Biscuits and Gravy is really good. Gorgeous scenery around the cabin. READ THE RULES KIDS! The cabin must be well insulated since you're barefoot. Thanks for sharing this experience with us. Live life to the fullest. Stay safe and happy travels 😎

[@jinxie228]

BRRRR!!!! Enjoyed the trip, GREAT little cabin and I think I've seen it before in other videos floating around KZbin.

[@Chris_at_Home]

That’s a fun place. There is a nice trail around the lake and spur up to a waterfall. The spur trail continues up to the top or the ridge across the lake from you.

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Noted for next time! Thank you!

[@RoamAboutOutdoors]

Looks like fun! thanks for sharing

[@ediekudlik1943]

Love your video Alaska is beautiful glad your having fun love your dog

[@josegaspar1902]

Another awesome video from you guys. Such a sweet couple. Editing always top tier and your vibes are unique. Be happy :D

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@user-jn1ci9yz7d]

You should start actively jigging, movement attracts fish and stimulates a strike response.

[@backwoodsshiner887]

I’ve never had melted water bet that does taste better lol

[@TheKDubW]

Very nice. Fun trip...I'm sure it went fast. Beautiful scenery. Thanks

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

24 hours but it felt like 4!

[@37julie37]

Morning, That sure was fun. I think the cold at times came through my screen,those temps are something else. The cabin sure did look comfy and toasty . I would agree Aurora is beautiful and a good sport. Another wonderful video ,thank you! Happy Saturday:)

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

It may be hard to believe but it’s really not that bad until it gets windy! The wind is a lot harder to deal with than the cold. We’ll pass along your compliment to Aurora. Happy Saturday 😀

[@37julie37]

Thank you , happy Sunday

[@lynnscott5248]

Fun video❤

[@dcba43210a]

Thanks for sharing

[@bobbieroberts1995]

Bring foil next time and warm up tortillas on the stove

[@pambarab5506]

Those public use cabins are wonderful! I wish we had them down here in Texas. I don't know if I would be able to handle -30F though. It's almost 70F today in my part of Texas. Love your adventures and I'm looking forward to the next big project surprise!

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Wow! It’s hard to remember what 70 feels like right now 😂 but I totally agree. I don’t think we’d be able to handle a cabin like that back in Florida! AC is a necessity for sure.

[@paulpuglia8480]

Love your videos, love the scenery of Alaska. But Alaska's not my fortay I'd rather sweat than freeze. Keep up the good work, God bless.

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

After living in Florida for so long, we’d rather freeze than sweat! 😅

[@rkorsberg]

When lighting your lantern I suggest NOT holding up in the air with your hand - leave it on a table or take it outside to be on the safe side....I've seen them flare up upon lighting the match to them, and if you drop the lamp when that happens you will have a real problem .....just a suggestion, until you have more experience using Coleman lanterns.

[@Chris_at_Home]

It’s propane, it won’t spill or flare up.

[@jacobcounty]

Are those first come first serve or reservable? That was awesome! I just brought my family to Fairbanks this last week. Literally just got home to Iowa today. We drove down to the castner glacier. The whole drive is beautiful. Looks like where you are sorta…

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

They are reservable!

[@harlanmclain1719]

U need to get some traps they didn't tell u about ice fishing & can u use live bate ?? Then u can sit in camp and watch ur traps still fish

[@myralewis1714]

❤

[@rodneygentzel4581]

I would recommend shoveling out around the hole, then you don't have to lift so high and chance the hook slipping out....

[@brandonpacheywiredforlife]

She's right Matt! You can't go back on Scrabble! 😅 Was thinking about y'all this morning! Timely video! Have y'all found the Dry Use Cabins hard to reserve? I'm sure it's worse in the warmer months?

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Yes, the cabins are extremely competitive to reserve. We don’t bother doing it that way for now. We only buy people’s last minute cancellations. Very cheap! 🙂

[@brandonpacheywiredforlife]

@@AGlimpseOfAlaska good to know, thanks!

[@bobbieroberts1995]

Glad to see jacket and boots on Aurora

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

Such a stupid idea trying to impose human needs onto animals. Duuuh !!!

[@charlottekomenda2353]

Have you ever watched (curmudge inn Alaska) on youtube? They are also from Florida.

[@lilianeouellette-rf4mo]

Food for the dog please

[@jasonbitter1]

How do you know if the cabin is vacant before you treck in??

[@jmdavis4251]

What is the dog wearing? My dog has had operations on her knees and that looks like it would cover her knee so she wouldn’t lick/chew in recovery. Thanks.

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

She is wearing the suspender boots from Canada Pooch 😊 they are really wonderful for making sure she doesn’t loose a boot when walking in deep snow. If you google “suspender dog boots” I’m sure there are also couple cheaper brands you could find if you are only wanting to use them for a short time for your pup’s recovery. We hope she has a speedy and easy recovery! ❤️‍🩹

[@DebbieDee-lx6uk]

Sorry guys, Aurora was the star of the show. She stole my heart ❤️ 😊

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

We can’t blame you!

[@charlieboatman3412]

Where did u get your taco tray at

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Here’s the link!: amzn.to/4byVW2P

[@charlieboatman3412]

Ty from Houston Texas

[@harlanmclain1719]

Wow ur buying fire wood ??????

[@kelliepineda9822]

why not cook on wood stove top

[@Jasonrcsd]

2:40 it's February, are those Christmas lights?

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Yep! 😊