Arctic Daughter: A Lifetime of Wilderness | Biographical Documentary | Full Movie | Jean Aspen

Arctic Daughter follows Jean Aspen's long relationship with wilderness. Weaving together historic footage, photographs, and video, it recalls her early days and young life exploring remote Alaska.
Made by Jean Aspen, Tom Irons
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[@devildogsbushcraft7898]

I'm left speechless, and filled with emotion.

[@betsylewis5904]

I feel that way too.

[@Nova2032-]

Yes, I felt sad about Phil. I thought they would grow old together.

[@harmoniabalanza]

it's ok.@@Nova2032-

[@OOMerci]

Me too

[@bigiron664]

Ya....all i could say thru the whole thing was....Wow. ..and...Dang...

[@demo3456]

this was one of the best things I have watched on youtube in years. Real life living it and surviving it. These two people are true humans being. The courage to do this shows what we have lost. They are just happy to be alive while most of us dread waking up to go to work again. I needed to see this today thank you this was truly beautiful. I'll be 42 in the summer and boy did I waste my youth. I'm healthy and if all goes well I'll have a solid adventure before I pass on to whatever is next.

[@alext.]

I totally agree. I needed to see this today as well.

[@zinnia3684]

Eternity in heaven or hell is next. Get saved in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@cattymajiv]

@@zinnia3684 People who keep shoving that propaganda on us need to go straight to hell.

[@betsylewis5904]

Well said!

[@betsylewis5904]

Well said is to the people who loved the video, not the other person.

[@RaymondMcDevitt]

I am a retired trapper in Northern Ontario and have loved and lived your experiences in various ways enjoying nature. Like you , my age (70)has overcome my youth and I can no longer enjoy what I once did out in the wild.Watching your documentary brought me back to memories of my numerous rivers, lakes , and waterfalls and beautiful sun rises, sunsets and starlit cool evenings. Thank you for sharing your life and memories. Ray McDevitt.

[@torbenhellborn3175]

During the last days I have in much joy spent 10 minutes here 15 minutes there with this wonderful, tranquil film . . with its calm reality and narration and beautifull music lying underneath. THANK'S A LOT ! !

[@garleto]

Truly remarkable, an amazing life well lived. Shines a light on the pettiness of modern life.

[@jjurksztowicz]

Wow, thought I would watch a few minutes and stayed for the whole thing. Really moving story.

[@pattysmith9958]

Wow, I am blown away.. How Blessed are you.. I have dreamed of a life like yours. Being out there in the wilderness, living ferr. So sorry you lost your Precious son. No, I have not lost my son's, but thru their lives growing up to many times they were both almost taken. May his spirit be at peace until the day you are reunited. Thank you for showing just a piece of your ups and downs. God Bless you and your husband

[@harmoniabalanza]

I love this! She made her big change in 1981 and so did I! And tomorrow now in 2023, is November 1. She is obviously a kindred spirit! What a gift to the world Jean has given by living her very life!

[@debbietodd8547]

Thank you, this touched me profoundly......as much as I understood your final decision it broke my heart to watch you tear down all you had built. So many of us spend our lives in jobs and/or situations we hate, not wanting to wake up and slog through another day. What an amazing life and my heart aches for the loss of your son who was very close in age to my own. Blessings to you both on your next journey.

[@susanmoriarty9900]

Wow, best creative documentary I have ever seen! The love you have for the men in your life shines thru brightly. With that said I was shocked to hear of your son's passing. That's not supposed to happen! My heart goes out to you and your husband. Enjoyed this documentary so much.

[@JamezEd1tz]

🤓

[@pamelaa3720]

Thank you for being you, Jean Aspen. This docu is likely the most "fulfilling" I have seen in a very long time. With hand to heart, Pam (USA)

[@elsabadenhorst9746]

The best of the best !! I live in South Africa produsing my own food, water and electricity in a small coastal village. 🌹🌹

[@MaryjByers]

What a beautiful life.. My prayers to you on the loss of your son.

[@ronnronn55]

I think your story has caused many of us to reflect on our own journey and what we have done/are doing with it. Thanks, Ronn

[@wildhearth]

I am sorry for the loss of your son. Thank you for sharing this remarkable story. There is much to think about. The world offers itself to our imagination.

[@chrislnflorida5192]

This was a great Docu. She said something that stuck, "Life is a one way adventure". As we age(d), we get to the point where we are at the end of our adventure😇

[@AJ-bz7wq]

What an absolutely amazing documentary. Hauntingly sad about Luke, but just so so beautiful and So eloquent. Fantastic job..

[@NormaJeanJones-ms9vq]

Beautiful!!! Awesome story so sorry for your lost of your son.

[@katherinewillie9776]

I've lived off grid in Trapper Creek Alaska for 20 years now and I lived in Chugiak for before here for 10 years. I will never leave. It would be nice to have electricity, but I'm not seeing it happen before I get to go home to heaven. Hello Tom!!! Who I met in Chugiak 30 years ago. These two wonderful people are true hard core Alaskans, and in my opinion no one can be better human beings. 😊

[@somosunmicrouniversodentro1401]

Thank you both for this gift you're offering us all. I've never experienced watching such pristines souls as today through your video. My heart goes to you and the beauty of the lesson I have hopefully learned today. My heart goes to your beautiful son...

[@cotter9751]

I never tire of this story. I loved reading her memoir when it came out in 93. Was delighted to see this documentary - to put movement to the story.

[@jennypalmer331]

Loved loved loved this documentry. Thank you so much. You have lived a full life. My condolences for the losss of your son. May he RIP

[@chriskar4391]

People like you and your family, your experience , your words, your authenticity and gratefulness have made people like us , you are the seeds for young I hope generations to come, guide light in our dark moments in life, encouragement to continue believing on good people that still exist in this world, thank you from the bottom of my heart for this priceless treasure life lecture, you share with us.

[@angelamalaney7969]

My humble love for this video and understanding why you must do what you must! Returning all back to nature is the responsible thing to do! Much peace and respect to you and your family.

[@zinnia3684]

It will go back on its own. If that old shack hadn’t been there for them to scrounge off of they probably would have perished.

[@hhealy7199]

Yes, can you imagine coming upon any of those beautiful wilderness cabins and having them there to save your life? All of the painstaking effort of building them to then destroy them is beyond my understanding.

[@rosaromeroguiance3497]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom with all of us. Your lives are very inspiring.

[@xlongwrthx]

An absolutely fantastic story. What a beautiful soul this lady is.My heart breaks for her lose. God bless.

[@rachnadushyantsingh6867]

What an inspiration! You are truly an earth mother. Deep salutations to you.

[@deecooper1567]

It has been a very long time since I’ve read/watched a journey of life filled with such emotions. So much felt in my heart ❤️. emotion, happy, sad, joy & tears 😢. Your voice was beautifully soft thru out . My dear Lady, you’ve had quite a life full of every emotion that God has given us. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us. Are the 3 dogs still with you ? 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@idellbrown1825]

Absolutely a magnificent story that I happened across and so happy I did.❤️🕊️💔

[@lauraarmstrong5276]

What a beautiful spiritual account of a life well lived.Sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing.

[@trishrobbins9942]

I love exploring old cabins. They tell a story of life gone by. I love your story and this video. Thank you.

[@gypsywandering_]

This was pure brilliance. Thoroughly enjoyed this doco, cried a little even. I'm impressed & totally inspired! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@elsienorback7689]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your son. My older brother lost his only son in 2003 when his boy was 13 years old. He drown in the KUSKOKWIM River. I can say it was the most difficult thing he lived through so far. Parents never want to experience the loss of a child before they themselves perish from this world. So, even it had been a while back, I’m sorry for your loss. May your sons memory live in eternal.

[@margaretmcguirk5270]

What a wonderful woman. So courageous and free spirited. She realised early in life the meaning of life and the beauty within it. I can emphasise with her losing her beloved son. I also lost my son, my only child 6 years ago. He was 36 years old. Her strength going on gives me hope. Thank you.

[@RobertsBulgaria]

So many emotions portrayed in this wonderful film - you really are remarkable people.

[@Dinjek]

Nice story.I remember Phil and Jeanie when they were in Fort Yukon summer of 1973.

[@melindakeener9807]

I’m sorry for your loss but I’m certain after living 22 years off grid that you are a very strong woman. I have a severely disabled son of 23 years and he is now 38 years old and it has been a struggle and challenging at times especially getting used to living back on the grid for his machines but my heart goes out to you and thank you for this documentary.God bless

[@arrrgonot7801]

Thankyou for this. Something so satisfying living off the land. So peaceful, words are hard to describe.

[@mawg7598]

Oh No, all that time together....sharing, working, loving, tears, happiness....gone. How terribly sad! Im overwhelmed!

[@julietolson8199]

I loved this documentary. Jean, you are a wise, compassionate elder. I felt a reverence for our spectacular earth as I watched the beautiful footage and listened to the wise words. Thank you for creating and sharing this on KZbin.

[@Northzen.]

Thank you creators for sharing their lifetimes

[@lindavigil4908]

Having lived in Alaska for a couple of yrs, I can attest to this beauty. Fishing at midnight was my favorite activity! 1973-1975. Beautiful documentary.

[@OOMerci]

The reality of wilderness homesteading at it finest. Thankyou.

[@LindaLuthke]

Absolutely beautiful, poignant, touching, and inspiring. Thank you! God bless.

[@davidfentonhancock6646]

Bloody good. Look at the way Tom changed and grew........the way he did not regret son Lucas's death...."He lived a grand life". Even if it was short it was full. Very fine piece of work. Thank you.

[@heatherchannelgetoutside]

Well the title did not disappoint you really are the daughter of the Artic! What bravery it took to start on on your first journey to the wilderness by canoe. Im so sorry you lost your beloved son, it breaks my heart to see yours was so broken. All the lovely things you built in his honor for his remembrance was touching. I dont understand why the cabins had to come down, I wouldnt have done that but to each his own. thankyou for posting this video, I watched it earnestly looking for tips and tricks of how to survive a winter up North. god bless you both.

[@johnhutcheson8869]

I was an Infantry Company Commander in the 172d Arctic Infantry Brigade in the 1970s. Have experienced life in the wilds at 60 degrees below zero, and hunted the Brooks Range. You have my sincere respect . Like Dilsey in a Faulkner novel.....you endured.

[@shirleybose3143]

To write anything , how this documentary affected me, will demean that feeling. I'll say this much: wow and thank you for sharing.

[@richardmourdock2719]

When one is speechless, it is only appropriate to say "WOW!" Amazing story, brilliant presentation. While I'm not fully in sync with the philosophies given here, I would defend this lady forever in living her life fully as she wished to do so. "WOW!" I was born in 1951, have been blessed with many years and love everything of the outdoors. "WOW!"

[@dianegagnon8261]

What a beautiful life story ❤

[@mello3214]

Amazing beautiful documentary of your life! God bless you and your family always! Thank you this astounding tribute 🙏❤️

[@elsienorback7689]

You lived quite an experience in bush Alaska. Surviving your first winter Above the Arctic Circle on your own with no home, and not much food at beginning of arrival is quite an obstacle to overcome. I was born and raised in bush Alaska. My parents somewhat did what you guys did, except they moved to Red Devil on the KUSKOKWIM River. My dad was born in 1919 and had recently got out of the army and had served in World War II. He couldn’t handle being among regular society so he hitch hiked from Michigan to Alaska. He met my mom, an Eskimo, in Nome when she was in her early 20’s. They got married and moved to Michigan. My mom was carrying my oldest brother, Nestor, first born. My mom couldn’t handle the 90 degree temperatures and the 90% humidity. So they moved back to Alaska. They built a cabin in Red Devil, where my dad work in the silver mine during spring/summer/fall and trapped fur during the winter months. My dad used sled dogs to travel and check his trapline and haul wood. Anyway, it’s a long story, just as yours. Their lives took shape together from the 1950’s in bush Alaska. They lived a life of hard work, and had become self sustainable by harvesting fish, berries, big game, small game and survival of the fittest. They both lived their entire lives in Alaska and raised 5 children. You could write a book about their lives and lifestyle. Anyway, I’m jumping around. Take care,

[@JJ.LovesAnimals]

Absolutely wonderful. Giving the land back is/was a gift...❤️🍁🍂

[@cattymajiv]

I so much support their decision to rewild Kernwood. What an incredible story of 3 wonderful people. Many tears! ❤❤❤

[@hugovermaak6233]

Such a wonderfull story of Life, love and courage. God bless you.

[@powellriver100]

Thank you for sharing your life with me , I too lost my son and daughter too soon and love the wilderness.

[@jenthrasher5056]

What a beautiful story. A wonderful hard worked life. Sad they lost there son so young.

[@ThomasRobertson-ox5ur]

This documentary will leave u speechless and in thought.wat a woman xx

[@marley1392]

I am in awe of this amazing journey of their lives. My heart is touched in a great way….. Thank you for this documentary and sharing it with us….. Marley from Missouri

[@kieronphillips5485]

I have grown up living on an small island, I’ve often wondered what it would be like to live as you have with Mother Nature, to be honest watching you and your family shows what reality really is and the challenges to survive then I question myself......could I do that, my be with the right person who’s knows, still what A life you have lived! Sorry your son was taking before you, thanks for telling your story.

[@inhiscare1]

Praise the Lord for your health to accomplish the things you have! Huge blessing, you lived an amazing life, thank you for blessing us with your story...as tough as it was...we have witnessed thru-your-eyes.

[@tracywehner5307]

Beautiful story. You are a very very strong woman. Thank you for the story.

[@lorrainedunbar4274]

There was so much joy watching this documentary but alot of tears Its made me reflex on my life THANK YOU FOR SHARING BLESS YOU BOTH!!!!

[@nurse12320]

Thank you for sharing your's and your family's remarkable life journey. It is well made biography. I felt very sad about your son's passing- RIP for Luke.

[@newffee]

Another great inspiring movie by people who are passionate, persistent , skillful and wise. Just goes to show you can achieve anything you put your mind to. You just need to believe then you will see.

[@jimmycastro2293]

Jean's life losing a 1st husband, then two young boys seems surreal. Jean's life documented here, and still with Tom Irons her 2nd husband is full circle. Great life art & beauty, thx for sharing!!! Cheers!!!

[@marjoriegarner5369]

Jimmy, she lost one son. Not two.

[@michaelrivest2107]

WOW ! just WOW no words to describe this remarkable story of hardships over and over.......well done ,,,, you are a strong woman indeed

[@sallywinterbourn1780]

Absolutely wonderful and inspiring life. Thank you so much for sharing your precious thoughts x

[@joni38]

Mother nature loves you and your family, surely she is saying"well done" and "thank you." This video was mesmerizing, inspiring, profound and heartbreaking. May your heartbreak be replaced with peace and strength. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.

[@debbieconn1595]

I have never felt the want or need to comment on anything i have watched before on youtube and I have enjoyed a lot of different things iv seen on here , but nothing had me more compelled than this. Thank you so much for sharing your life your trials and your tribulations and may God bless you in your next life with the love of the two men rolled into one life long devoted loyale love and a passing in old age with your offspring holding your hands and at your bedside. ' A Truely Amazing Documentary "xx

[@gaby9808]

Thank you ,thank you, Thank you so much for sharing your life with us!!…🌲🍀

[@AlyssaMist26]

Wow, its an extraordinary documentary thank you ❤

[@Danigys]

Beautiful rendition of life and message to humanity. Thank you…..

[@williams3631]

This was remarkable to see, unique but deeply relatable. I doubt that I'll ever see anything like it again. Thankfully, I only teared up 3 times. Thanks

[@mmstoffelsmmst9563]

Very touching! Thank you for posting.

[@katadored5699]

Beautiful documentary of beautifully lived lives. Sorry for the loss of your son. I hope you find your current and future adventures are as fulfilling as those that came before. Thanks for sharing.

[@cliffordcomparato9283]

All I can say is it was best Video I seen in a long time Thank You for sharing ❤

[@63phillip]

What a absolutely amazing story and video to watch. I would have traded my life for one like yours and wish I had. Thank you so much for sharing this with us all.

[@annfoster465]

Thank you. I have no words to describe how much this film has touched me. Love from Scotland

[@aislingbooks]

Soulful, bittersweet and beautifully orchestrated. You've coloured my heart just a bit more - thank you for sharing your life's journey ❤

[@irmgardjames4219]

just when despair and utter hopelessness threatened to saturate me, totally; THIS Appeared!!! I believe in; Being led to what is needed....provided; WeAre Ready to receive....Thank You!! Blessings upon you, ALL!!! My cup runneth over...what a blessing..to be Alive To Life!!

[@jaquelinekaku1302]

🙏THE BEST EVER DOCUMENTARY!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@annetteplourde8886]

Thank you for sharing your life‘s Journey. It is something many adventurous people only dream of. Life and each moment is truly precious

[@tertiasom1]

Awe inspiring.. beautiful love and understanding in oneself and nature is something you can only learn.. Bless you both ….

[@MarciPrice-cl6eq]

What an amazing journey! Thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@thevocalcrone]

I was really enjoying this. so much that I googled where she is now. Jean passed away three years ago, her husband Tom passing away three years before her. The family is reunited. RIP.

[@dagmargross6064]

Huih!... What a beautiful documentary-movie! I was wondering through most of it how first of all Jean and Phil could simply leave their cabin for such long stretches of time without apparent fear of it being raided by bears, for example, and then Jean and Tom. Then, the hunters came into the picture... And I can absolutely understand that at their age, and they didn't mention this as a reason, Jean and Tom would not want their cabins to become lodging for any of these hunters in the autumns! And that they would need to take them down for that reason too. Just very sad this finite ending of their stays there in 2018... I hope very much that they have found a new project somewhere and are still happy! Thank you for sharing this movie with us!

[@koro287]

Agree, the reason to dismantle was manifold and not purely enviromental.

[@evah787]

Glad that you got to meet and marry Tom and then a wonderful boy from this marriage. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@jennifergoodwin5597]

Thank you for sharing your story. It reminds to live instead of just existing.

[@sonjaveda9832]

What an amazing life❤ i feel totally grateful to them and everything in my life.

[@ameyc2]

Thank you, thank you thank you what a gift you have shared with us. We are all looking forward to this last final and rewarding life filled chapter of your lives. We're hoping you share. Bless you bless you and thank you again so much you've given with this work.

[@lj9524]

Amazing life ! Thank you for sharing your adventure, family, victories and losses. Well done! ❤️

[@Msremy208]

Thank you for sharing this! I love it! God bless you and keep you safe with peace in your hearts! My condolence for your loss (Luke)

[@sheriwright5411]

I have lost a child to cancer, in 2022. Thank you for this movie. Its given me some purpose with my life again. I listened to your wonderful story.

[@wallytidwell1439]

Such a beautiful way of looking at life.

[@beverleydan1893]

I read your mothers books. I l read anything of the North country and often think of your mother. Her images are that clear. You are living the life!

[@katysummer9418]

Great story! I envy them for their extraordinary life and experiences. I was in Alaska it's a special place. I grew up on a farm being outside was always great. When I am in nature I am not scared of dying. Nature is also very healing.

[@chrislnflorida5192]

Katysummer, she was right about 1 thing, "Life is a 1 way adventure".

[@lyndamarines3656]

Beautiful yet bittersweet story. Thank you for sharing. I was left wondering what happened to the three dogs.❤

[@Noe-sd9pz]

Such a beautiful adventure through nature. I'm envious.❤️😊

[@susanyates4233]

Beautifully filmed and narrated. Thank you so much.