Another Day in the Life Living Off-Grid | Remote Alaska

[@shawnseaward6190]

Goes across the top of your set. Good on the Marten hahaha shout out. Not hungry enough yet…...

[@MountainMariner]

The trigger wasn’t baited. But it was set. I’ve got lots of cleanup to do in that area this spring. About ten trees are down from that wind storm, luckily they all missed the koolyamka dead fall.

[@raquelhernandez1733]

Welcome back, Ed. Glad that you'll be staying a bit longer in your awesome cabin. The views from inside the cabin are breathtaking. Enjoy, be safe and take care.

[@MountainMariner]

The views here are hard to beat. Especially the winter mornings when everything is blue like in this video.

[@marianfrances4959]

How awesome to enjoy another one of your videos. Nice to have a long home time. Thanks for sharing! 👍😎🇨🇦

[@RM-of3bo]

Wow, wow, wow!! Magnificent !!!

[@MountainMariner]

Thanks!

[@MissElaineous247]

I saw your post on Reddit while researching homesteads and WOW what a beautiful place! It makes me so happy to see folks like you living your best life because you're living proof that dreams CAN become a reality if you want it badly enough. Thanks for sharing your life with the world :)

[@MountainMariner]

Awesome. Uploading the next video right now!

[@Chardifications]

Great to see you back. Ive got to say, your camera work is phenomenal. The views from the cabin are awesome. You must have one of the best set ups in Alaska. Really like your channel Ed. Best wishes for continued success. 👍🙏

[@MountainMariner]

Thank you very much!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Good to see you back at your place Ed. Hope you get a chance to relax and get some fun in while you are back at the cabin.

[@MountainMariner]

Chilling out for the next two days while it snows. Got about 6” of fresh powder last night. Thanks!

[@Jasonrcsd]

19:20 and on really shows how remote your cabin is. beautiful place! I just subscribed. Looking forward to the new videos and getting caught up with the old ones.

[@MountainMariner]

It’s a bit more off-grid than most! Thanks for watching.

[@stevedavid2315]

Another amazing video, you live the ultimate life, thank you for sharing.

[@romonabrown7868]

Welcome back safe Edmund! I missed your commentary very comforting.

[@denisfrancine3221]

Happy to see this new video, Been waiting for a while! Nice to hear that you will be in your mountain home for a month!

[@MountainMariner]

Nice to finally have the time to put a video together!

[@SuzanneHarden]

Was begining to think you were being held captive on your ship. Glad to see you home again. I’m sure that you are worn out and hope that the next month gives you time to recharge your batteries as well as work on projects. Thanks for taking us along. You’ve been missed.

[@MountainMariner]

I do feel worn out. The first couple days back home can be challenging too. But I’m settled in now and got three days of snow on the way. I’ll be chilling out inside the cabin for the most part.

[@SuzanneHarden]

@@MountainMariner I’m sure the view of the snow falling will be stunning. Enjoy every minute!

[@clintgilchrest1019]

Good to see you again... beautiful place to relax after working so much....

[@TheSimpleAlaskans]

Glad you're getting some time off, so you can actually enjoy your place! Love the critters.

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Very nice counrty there Ed. That snow is so pretty there. Thanks for sharing.

[@richnusser6079]

Hey Ed, so glad to see a new video. Your videos are stunning. Everything is done like a professional would do it. I’m so glad you will get a full month of as your last time off was cut short. I’m sure you will have plenty to do. Thank you for taking us along on your amazing journey.

[@MountainMariner]

Thanks for the compliments! I try to improve as a “Filmfaker” with each video. One of these days I’ll learn more advanced editing skills. I’m using FCPX to edit but only the most basic features of it.

[@richnusser6079]

@@MountainMarineryou are putting out quality videos. Pat yourself on the back.

[@BreakAwayTheChains]

Love the Viking age music! I lean more to the Celtic/Scottish but loving the sound of the Wolf Warriors. I live on a side of a mountain in Tennessee looking down to a valley towards another mountain. I didn't get too much snow this year, but it was nice while it lasted. Love the video. -Sharron

[@MountainMariner]

If you have Spotify or YT Music check out Wardruna. (Einar Selvik)

[@BreakAwayTheChains]

@@MountainMariner so far, I'm loving Lyfjaberg (Healing Mountain) and Kvitravn (White Raven) Thank you!

[@MountainMariner]

Wardruna and Aurora - Helvegen (Live) Watch that video here on KZbin.

[@BreakAwayTheChains]

@@MountainMariner You become free from the bonds that bind you You are free from the bonds that bound you. Love it! Thank you. -Sharron

[@MattAK]

Happy to see you at home again Ed. You've been working a ton! Hope you'll get a longer break now.

[@ronland1821]

So happy to see you post. Such a beautiful place you get to call home.

[@PaullaWells]

Some really good footage captured on this one. Hope work is going well or went well for you. That sure is such a long journey for you to get to work. I don't think anyone has any reason to complain about their commute compared to yours. 🤣

[@stephaniemcbroom9615]

Welcome home. You were missed...😊❤

[@chrisguthrie8402]

Good to see you at it again!, Ed a month off. Wow in your line of work. That's almost an eternity! Out of all the channels I watch, yours is the best❤

[@MountainMariner]

Thanks! I need two months off to recover but one will do fine.

[@dmc2087]

@@MountainMariner I have the rest of my life off !

[@1968alaskan]

Great filming. Hopefully you get to enjoy some relaxing time, and maybe some lights.

[@AlaskaMyHeart]

What an awesome little cabin! 😊. Great video!

[@afj3rd]

I always enjoy the ride along,thank you Ed!

[@MountainMariner]

My pleasure!

[@theresebennett5372]

Welcome home, Ed! I bet it feels mighty fine to be home now. I thought you would have more snow by now. Then Kenai is buried. Thank goodness my daughter is looking out for my cabin while I am helping my mother. I hope it is all you want it to be. What a paradise you have up in the mountains. I've wondered, do you ever see wolves up your way?

[@MountainMariner]

Send your snow here! I’ll take all of it. Yes I see wolves here.

[@MitchellsInAlaska]

I always enjoy seeing what you are up to on the mountain

[@MountainMariner]

Water and wood chores mostly. Hopefully this summer I can get the new workshop and shower sauna built. (And a woodshed finally) Bad location for the existing structures due to snow drifts. I will tear those down and use that lumber for the woodshed.

[@pammiller1985]

So happy to see new video! You live an absolutely unique and interesting life! Thanks for sharing some work life videos with us and mountain life! ❤

[@ontoitaussie7390]

Place looks great all covered in snow Ed. I hope you get some time just to relax and enjoy your cabin over the month youre there.

[@MountainMariner]

Got more snow overnight so it’s extra fluffy white right now. Taking the next two days to just chill out while it snows. Need the reset for sure.

[@DimensionalHorse]

So good to see u my friend!!!

[@stevefisher2121]

Still the perfect cabin in the perfect location!!!!! I didn't realize you were into long range shooting - you definitely have the perfect real estate for it!!!! Enjoy your time off.

[@MountainMariner]

That’s the only type I enjoy. Not a pistol guy even though I’m pretty good at those too. Boring to me.

[@PlaceOnTheHillProductions]

Awesome video Ed and great to see you back. Hope you get some time to rest up. Cheers! - Frank

[@MountainMariner]

Thanks, will do!

[@michaelmartineau1373]

Hey Ed nice to see you back on the mountain

[@StevenCerny]

Thank you for the videos I have a remote cabin Bald Mt area can't wait to get back.

[@denisfrancine3221]

Your videos are always better the second time around! You always have amazing footage at the end of your video!

[@lipsticklodge7526]

It's funny..im from Winnipeg originally..lived in southern Ontario for many years, now i live near Algonquin park..we have similar snow as Winnipeg..maybe a bit warmer than there..1 thing fir certain is i love winters now! The snow is fresh and dry here mostly! Lots of winter activities to do here too!

[@cynthiacook7768]

Welcome home Ed!

[@alaskacutthecord769]

Great video as always. I liked the tub boat ride. Being on the water is so peaceful.

[@MountainMariner]

Unless you’re on an 18’ boat at Port Etches….😂

[@offgridhomesteadingmcgarve1494]

So cool it didn’t hurt you’re wind turbine. I need a few of them little freezers. Not as much snow this year. The cabin looks nice and cozy.never enough time in the day. Hope to see you back soon..!!

[@MountainMariner]

That chest freezer can run on 12 or 23 volts or AC. The two compartments can be either freezers or refrigerators. Or as I use it both are freezers.

[@offgridhomesteadingmcgarve1494]

Is that floor freezer/fridge made by UNIQUE also?

[@MountainMariner]

Yes. UNIQUE. I think they discontinued that model and make a newer uglier model to replace it.

[@wendyd1013]

Good to see you home again. A whole month at home should feel like full on vacation. Enjoyed the ride along. One mile target, huh? Too bad you can't show some of that plinking. Those views never disappoint! 😊

[@MountainMariner]

I’ll sneak some stuff in with the targets but I won’t turn the channel into a target. 😉

[@oliviarocha3297]

Just love your videos..Thank you😊

[@coachp3333]

Liking your Wild Wonderful shirt. You have good taste.

[@MountainMariner]

Ha! I only noticed the shirt when I started editing. Free marketing for a channel that needs no marketing! They have a great setup and are highly motivated go-getters. That’s why I like their channel.

[@Will.i.am.777]

Welcome home Ed, Glad you have a full month off this time. It had to be tough having only 2 weeks off last time and then having to go back to work. Looking forward to more videos.

[@MountainMariner]

Yup. Only two weeks off was tough. Thanks for watching!

[@doughalpern6751]

Great channel. I’m surprised you collect water from the lake instead of just melting snow. Why is that?

[@MountainMariner]

I sometimes melt snow. But snowshoe hare sometimes leave a “present” in the snow.

[@rockinroxxi3710]

That tree falling at the beginning of your video made me gasp. I'm relived it didn't fall on your cabin or worse on your snow mobiles 😬 Be well 👍

[@MountainMariner]

That tree came down far from the cabin. There aren’t any trees near the cabin that can fall and touch my cabin.

[@TheKDubW]

Good to see you, Ed. I was anticipating your return soon but I thought you had already finished your double shift. I'd hate to take one of those trail branches in the face or hand. I never noticed your dipper and North star on your gable end before...nice touch. Take care, Kevin

[@MountainMariner]

Alder branches to the face do sting a bit. I wear a helmet and googles when I intend to get off the trail or go fast.

[@elainewood3987]

I am so glad you are back! I have missed your videos!

[@MountainMariner]

Thanks, I’ll try to get caught up on the videos!

[@peerzechmann5253]

Welcome back! Great video.....as always

[@christinebursey4976]

Beauty shots of your home from the drone. In the night shots is there a light we see over on another mountain or is it reflection. Stay safe and enjoy the great outdoors.Thks for sharing your life with us.

[@MountainMariner]

I’ll have to watch again. Probably a reflection from my solar charge controller or other electronics in the cabin. Thanks for watching.

[@kriscone1]

Ed your public has missed you

[@MountainMariner]

Thanks Kris, big snow coming this way. Three days of it. Should get some decent fresh powder out here.

[@shelhenderson7008]

Looks so cozy. Do you ever have problems with 2 legged critters?

[@MountainMariner]

Never. People don’t just wander this far out. Unless they have a helicopter or plane.

[@MyAlaska12]

Thanks Ed. I bet it's hard planning out how much food and what food you will need for an entire month.

[@MountainMariner]

I’ve got logistics down quite well after ten years.

[@originalsixx]

Hey Ed! Good to see you! I love the views from inside your cabin looking out through your windows - absolutely amazing views! 😍 Do you ever have to go in to town during your month off work or do you always get all of your supplies for the month before flying home on the helicopter? Enjoy your time off! 😊

[@MountainMariner]

I bring an entire months food and supplies each time. I never go back into town but I do plan to this month. I’ve got a new sled to pull behind the work snow machine. And it won’t get here unless I go to town. It’s a 50 mile round trip. Through the mountains and across many water features. A bit sketchy when you’re doing it solo.

[@briannagorman3119]

I’ve missed you so glad to have you back

[@MountainMariner]

Thanks!

[@briannagorman3119]

@@MountainMariner Please stay safe

[@jwall62]

Been waiting for the next one.

[@rw3100]

Good to see you back on the mountain ⛰️ 👍? What kind of work do you do on the ship

[@MountainMariner]

I’m the master but the entire crew trains for oil spill response.

[@rw3100]

Thanks ​@@MountainMariner

[@madhunanda5439]

Amazing video Ed

[@MountainMariner]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bigal7125]

Good to see you again. What pray tell are you launching that will travel a mile? That's some long range action!

[@MountainMariner]

338 LM and 50 BMG.

[@OldSchoolAlaska]

WELCOME BACK ED!!

[@peppernc429]

Just thinking about your peaceful place on the ridge.

[@dmc2087]

Would like to see you shoot at the 1 mile target , pretty small for a hit , least with my eyes anymore .

[@MountainMariner]

I’ll sneak something in on a video sometime.

[@karenr67]

How long have you owned the land and how many acres? Enjoy your videos so much.

[@MountainMariner]

10 years and I have 12 acres. But it seems like a few million acres to me.

[@ScottBalkum]

Ribeyes are a solid choice always. I’ve always found Costco has had the best beef around here (Texas for now) - How is it up there?

[@MountainMariner]

There is a Costco in Anchorage but I rarely ever get down there.

[@dianemurillo6017]

so interesting ... i may be late to the party but could you tell us how long it took to set up your place, build it, how you got everything there, what you did until the cabin was built, that sort of thing ? its quite an interesting life you are leading and i am so impressed. its a beautiful place , and life thank you for sharing. my fave videos !!!

[@MountainMariner]

I’ll have to do an entire video on that. But I did NOT build the cabin or other structures, a man named Curtis built it. Just had an earthquake while typing this! Small one. I’ll do a video soon on your questions.

[@wasauce]

​@@MountainMariner - Thank you for another great video. Would love to know what you do out on the buoy.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Yay! You're back! Loving the helmet cam footage. If you don't mind saying, what kind of work do you do Edmund? - Adelina from Vancouver Island.

[@MountainMariner]

I’m the master of a 400 foot oil spill response vessel.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

@@MountainMariner Good morning Edmund. That sounds interesting. You do Important work keeping our oceans clean. Do you enjoy it?

[@MountainMariner]

It’s a job but yes, better than any land job I ever had.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

@@MountainMariner I suppose that's the most a person can hope for. I feel the same way about my job. Not perfect but the most rewarding I've had to date.

[@Nannygoat]

Ed you are s busy fellow at your cabin. Always projects or chores. How is fishing at the lake where you get water? Do moose make their way up the mountain? Thanks for a great video the scenery is so pretty.

[@MountainMariner]

There are no fish in that lake. Unfortunately. Moose are in abundance around here.

[@michaelmitchell7170]

Good you are home from the sea. You may have said, but what kind of ship do you engineer on?

[@MountainMariner]

I am the master of a 400’ Oil Spill Response Barge or what they call an OSRB. You can search here on KZbin for OSRB-2 Launch, that’s my vessel. I do fill in as engineer if needed but I’m overall in charge of the barge.

[@DOUGLASLASH-xy4ct]

GLAD FOR A NEW VIDEO! I TOO DO LONG RANGE SHOOTING, CURRENTLY IVE GOT 20, 1000 YARD MATCHES SCHEDULED THIS YEAR AND SEVERAL 600 YARD MATCHES, SEVERAL OF THE GUYS SHOOT A MILE, I HAVENT.YET. I USE THE 6BR, A 6 GT, A 6.5 X 47 AND THE 6.5 CREEDMOORE. GOOD LUCK!

[@MountainMariner]

I need a 6BR or 6 Dasher! One of these days when my needs list gets small and I can purchase some stuff on my wants list. Thanks for watching.

[@Mntguy-nr9vl]

Always nice to see you. What would you do if you came across someone? Has that ever happened I don't know how desolate it is out there. I don't know how you do it, I still don't know? How long do you typically have snow on the ground?

[@MountainMariner]

I never see hunters, hikers, snowmobiler’s out here. If I came across someone they would probably need help because people just don’t come this far out, especially in this terrain. Snow is on the ground from about October to June.

[@huntingandstuff9489]

Alaska in the winter seems miserable. Alaska in the summer seems great. Minus the mosquitoes

[@MountainMariner]

I prefer winter over summer. Mosquitoes aren’t too bad up on top of the mountain due to the winds. It’s the bears that worry me in summer. That and it’s harder to get around in summer due to the brush and terrain.

[@realestatevideos9657]

what are the feasible chances of getting that trail to the power-line into town?

[@MountainMariner]

The “trail” already goes under the inter-tie power lines.

[@larrysowada9905]

Just came over from An Alaska Homestead

[@MountainMariner]

Thanks for visiting!

[@rfalberti]

Hi Ed how are you sir it's been a while.

[@MountainMariner]

Doing good. Mild winter this year and we could use more snow.

[@huntingandstuff9489]

By the way this is the first video I've seen of yours

[@MountainMariner]

Thanks for checking out my videos!

[@WanderingJoyfully]

Wow. I sat down to watch a couple of KZbin episodes from other channels and thought about you. Figured it was past time for you to be home again. Then the notification popped up for this video. It’s definitely time for a break from the buoy! 🛟 ⚓️ Glad you are home Ed and look forward to tagging along!

[@MountainMariner]

I’ve been at work more than I should. Sorry for the delay in content but I should get back into my normal schedule and post more. Thanks for watching.

[@WanderingJoyfully]

@@MountainMariner no worries here! Always glad to see you back on the mountain. Hate that you’ve had to work so much.