Boulder Hauling With a Snowdog- Martin's Old Off Grid Log Cabin

By packing a track in advance the Snowdog had no trouble pulling heavy boulders to our new guest cabin building site.

[@gerardhiggins1]

Don't let anyone tell you that you're working to hard. If I had known better than that I might have been healthier and lived longer. I was once like you and the doctors told me to slow down for my health. Hmm, they were wrong on that one. I did slow down and now I struggle to walk 200 feet at age 64. I love your videos Martin. I wish that I'd found you before the Quacks, lol. You keep me going on days that I want to give up. Thank you for that.

[@erjmljr]

Watch out for those quacks. They're doing a number on me now and I'm only 57! Or maybe it's crazy insurance company rules. Wasted 3 months at a hospital that in the end passed me on to someone else because my issues were more than they could handle.

[@ckalnicki]

@@erjmljr - Maybe you should switch Dr’s or hospitals.

[@erjmljr]

@@ckalnicki I'm at Cleveland Clinic now. They tell me that's the best in my area for multi organ transplant. Looking at a stomach, liver and small bowel replacement.

[@ckalnicki]

@@erjmljr - I wish you well.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I know I am blessed with good health and am very thankful for it.

[@ivarwb4115]

Watching two stubborn grey-haired oldtimers crawling on their hands and knees in the snow, struggling with boulders of that size gives me hope for my own future! Maybe one doesn't have to end up in the sofa under a blanket just because the life clock keeps ticking away.... Thank you for sharing such motivational moments with us! And keep struggling!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Never thought I would be still playing like this but still having too much fun.

[@D11Alpha]

Great, new video pops & now I gotta stay up past my bedtime to watch! Lol. Good stuff.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Enjoy!

[@D11Alpha]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I always enjoy your videos & look forward to the next one. Keep doin great work, Martin.

[@carllallemand5774]

Nice job, it looks like the snow-dog earned its keep.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It does!

[@ronaldsimmons8346]

Bless you guys for working like that. Wish I could. Good for you.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks 👍

[@waynek921]

Martin you are so lucky to have a friend like Jim. That works on thing's with you and is always there for you..... great work men. 💪

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes, thanks

[@davidsands3844]

Good morning frigid friends!!! I am sure you guys discussed the gravity of the situation.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It was on our minds. Good one!

[@The1Ox]

That Snow Dog is some super Work Dog!!! Continued Blessings!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Sure is

[@arteeire4364]

I bet you chuckled seeing 10 different better ways to move that sucker when you edited this video. I admire the gumption you guys have and always admire the videos. Keep up the good work.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I sure wish I had taken the electric hoist north on that trip.

[@garyhoffman2505]

You guys are workin way to darned hard for a couple of ole gents 😂😂👍👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Keeps these ole gents feeling like we are cheating the clock.

[@jan6293]

Now Martin, you and Jim are just showing off how strong you guys really are! I’m impressed!!!💪🪨

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No humans were harmed in the making of that video!!

[@johnhanes5021]

Jim's knee replacement is amazing. I can't tell which one it is or that he even had one. You both are an inspiration.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Our gym time is important to both of us so we can keep going.

[@blueshadow49]

Thanks for another visit at the cabin. You two fellas sure show a younger generation what hard work is. The reward is the break you get when you can sit back, relax and enjoy the entire surroundings of those woods while at that GREAT cabin. Be sure when you guys are back in the evenings at the cabin and tuning in to that distant old country radio station, to remind the younger viewers that once upon a time there was some 'real' GREAT Country music to further enhance the experience of being there along with those World Famous Cherry Pies.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have a lot of cowboy music on the MP3 player for the other evenings after our nightly wee small dram.

[@JB-dz1zc]

Two men and a rock! Great entertainment! Looks like you're getting everything you wanted with the Snowdog?! 👍 😊

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You got that right! We are low maintenance.

[@garyhoffman2505]

Have a darn good long coffee break on me okay.👍👍thanks for the good video pops 👍👍👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No problem 👍

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Snow Dog & You & Jim Earned Your Keep, Thanks Friends ! ATB T God Bless

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks 👍

[@J297WFD]

Wow! You guys are amazing! That’s a lot of hard work.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Work, what work, don't tell Jim that was really work.

[@bruinsfan8278]

Great Video Martin, Todays Key word is Leverage !! Lot of snow up their, Springs on the way! Lilacs in full bloom here in New England! Thanks again boys for the video ! :-)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Love that daily word, we were just short on the lever part.

[@dvondo]

I see her the value of friendship. I have a few good friends but only 1 that would help me move big rocks out of the woods for a cabin build. You’re creating memories to be talked about for years that Most people will never understand. Nice video

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Well said!

[@joharmon2148]

You guys are pretty tough. What a job and surely called for a couple of Vonnie's cherry pies each!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We did take the occasional pie break.

[@jeanadamsick9854]

BRAVO, GUYS!!!!! GREAT TEAMWORK!!!!!! ENJOYED THE VIDEO! Do take care. Fl.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We had fun too.

[@sendermargie]

You all are very strong!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I think we were at our limit on that big boulder.

[@rainerlaunhardt4681]

Man, this is hard work! I admire you guys doing this, definitely better than sitting on a beach !

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We agree!

[@larryjacobs5713]

I would rather sit on the beach

[@donnavaughn5393]

Thanks you Martin& him nice video see you soon

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A few more on the way.

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Today’s video really hit home today, in several ways. The first is that I’m recovering a surgery to fix a pesky hernia I mentioned back when it was warm and you were pulling the rocks out. Once my recovery is complete, I have to find large rocks to fix the foundation of the old barn here at the farm. Have a great weekend sir, and God bless.🤘🏻

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Now you know how its done, FIND A JIM.

[@kendrasmith6637]

You guys work hard. Got lots done. Fun to watch. Now it's time you two ate a famous cherry pie 🥧 thanks

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You bet

[@bowlmeoverva]

Get that coffee made, Martin has some back breaking exercises in store for us this morning

[@UK-Blue]

I seriously need more coffee after watching this!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We came through with no lingering pains.

[@waynewayne5650]

My hats off to you Men . Stay safe.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is the plan.

[@maximuskiowa7393]

The ancient Egyptians would be proud of that clever engineering. Bet y'all needed the Motrin the next day 😃 Great Work!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

On days like that coming up it is nice to get ahead and pop one in the morning. My doctor's advice.

[@nonap5225]

Martin you are blessed to have such a friend as Jim. He will help you do anything you decide to do. I love those rocks. I think of what a great and wonderful God we have as He made each and every rock special as no two are alike. I should have been burned in the mountains and I would have been in rock heaven. Even at almost 79 years young, I pick up rocks and they have to come home with me. Any size rock will do. God bless you, Vonnie, Jim, and his family.from deep southeast Mississippi

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I do not bring Vonnie diamonds, she prefers just nice rocks.

[@nonap5225]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I can relate to that. I enjoy picking up rocks. My 3 grandkids did that with me when they were young.

[@UK-Blue]

That snow dog can pull nearly as hard as Bruce! 🐕 Good work boyz! You deserve pie!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You got that right!

[@ronknutson2181]

You guys are determined. Very entertaining.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Had to burn off cherry pies and the rocks were handy.

[@cgriggsiv]

Good morning Martin and Friends Well that snowl is definitely going to be packed down Patience much much patience and a little bit of ingenuity and more patience usually gets the job done Another awesome video from Martin's cabin

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, I never though on day 2 that we would be able to do what we did.

[@warrickjones590]

I applaud you two gentlemen.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Much appreciated.

[@paulatwinb2815]

What teamwork! After a career of giving the orders, Jim seems good at taking them! 🤭

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

If bad guys show up he takes charge of all.

[@ckalnicki]

Martin, You are a beast! Great video.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I try

[@jimschnars2866]

Looks like an amazon prime drone drop of ben gay and ibuprofen is in order !! Glad you’re nor squished !!

[@theyangview1898]

Hahahhahaha….

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The drone found the cabin with no problems.

[@gregeliason2536]

Always appreciate your vids Sir.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@DaveCollierCamping]

I bet that built up a hunger. Take care, Martin and Jim!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Oh, it did.

[@emilyneal7888]

A job well done!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

And a good job DONE!!

[@howlandowlle7953]

. After we finished the big job at Stonehenge we went south and gave the lads at the Pyramids a hand. Heck, we coulda' helped you too, but on the whole, you did fine.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

And your tales go on, I hoped to use your previous tale told by an old boulder but will soon.

[@howlandowlle7953]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 . I would be delighted.

[@michaelcarron3418]

Those Bull Bars give you some good leverage and pick ice away from the stone. Stay hydrated take some breaks in the action.

[@garyhoffman2505]

You ole timer’s are working to darn hard today; but you guys managed to git er done 🇺🇸👍👍👍👍😂😂

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You got that right!

[@mattclark5480]

Well I’m up tending new puppies and Martin’s videos two in the morning Thanks for the video Martin those rocks look pretty heavy

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Rock on!

[@antlese]

Wonderful grit and determination. Should be a real nice cabin build !

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Can't wait!

[@davidferguson9213]

Thank you!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You're welcome!

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Great job!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It went well.

[@hotwheels2511]

Good morning Guys Coffee TIME to come in warm up!!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Oh, we were plenty warm after this one.

[@hotwheels2511]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Save a cup for me buddy I'am back again didn't have to work alot this weekend!!

[@davidb8872]

Hum, the bolder roller boys are at it again. Extra pie I say !

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Maybe 2

[@danhenegar5954]

Don't know what's harder, the rocks or you and Jim's heads . 😁

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Too close to call.

[@theyangview1898]

Somehow I just can’t stop thinkn’ that these two guys should be sittin’ on a beach down in Florida sippin on a margarita

[@UK-Blue]

I'm thinkin' ..... They'd hate that! 🤣🤣🤣

[@theyangview1898]

@@UK-Blue hahahhaa….. ur prob right

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Think giant sand cabin on the beach.

[@loda9510]

Glad the rock moving was on film

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Filming gives me and excuse to catch my breath too.

[@guysview]

I grew up back there and anyone who did, has stories to tell about doing things like Martin is doing here. I just cringe when I think about the old times. I watch Martin's Videos for motivation to keep going in much lessor projects. I am a few years older than Martin. Martin you rock. 8-)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Well said

[@scottmcloughlin7936]

Great video guys . Wonder what words were flying when the sound was off.haha. I sure do enjoy these videos. I have seen all 188 of them. Some even a bunch of times.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good catch, I was coming across too bossy so cut the dialogue

[@scottclay4253]

Big boys playing with big boy toys! You guys had a blast doing that! Thanks for sharing your adventures, Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We did have fun.

[@samgasaway8894]

You guys remind me of myself trying to do stuff😂

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We are looking for help on the cabin build.

[@tomdale1313]

good stuff seeing your thoughts turn into action, you two are the hardest working duo on Utube, tanks for sharing

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

thanks for coming along.

[@larry851]

Jim earned his cherry pies today🍒🥟. You guys do pretty good for a couple of geezers 💪😆. Thanks

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

All in fun too.

[@michaelpence468]

Boulder Damn! Or is it Damn Boulders?!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Depends on how obstinate they were.

[@marianfrances4959]

Snow Dog to the rescue! 👍🇨🇦😎

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It earned its keep on that job.

[@AndyL940]

Hearts like a pair of lions 👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Powered my cherry pies.

[@ernestkooistra1559]

You two old guys are in pretty good shape! 😃. Thanks for my Saturday at the cabin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We hate to back down.

[@ernestkooistra1559]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Don't set the bar too high!!! 😅

[@misterz2719]

Next a 3 mile Zipline, it will be impressive when you start the cabin. Should be a fun build.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Getting closer but cutting more trees and peeling this spring.

[@CoachCarolAnn]

Levers and pulleys. My civil engineer ex husband always said you could solve most every challenge using one or both. 😁

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

He was a wise man about that at least.

[@offgridoldfart8110]

5 foot rooster bar. ( 3 stooges vernacular for crow bar).

[@IVIITCH0]

Martin. Being the neighbourly Canadian that I am, I could see myself hauling those boulders back to camp.since, I’de be coming from a long distance, I would have to charge you a fee of three pies a kilo…………lol

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Deal!!

[@amber-or9rq]

Where there's a will there's a way. Thank you for sharing. Where do you folks live? Stay warm & safe. God Bless

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We live in Illinois but love our MN cabin times.

[@alancall5113]

You figured out how the Egyptians Built their pyramids Me love a little cabin time thank you

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Nice to pull something like that off, very satisfying.

[@paulatwinb2815]

My days of riding roller coasters is over, but I'm game for a ride on the dawg! 🐕 🛷 🎢

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

There will be snow involved!!

[@BigKevsPlace1]

Jim sure likes to watch you work!! lol. I’m going to guess he worked at a desk for a living? I’m only teasing as he did help out in a great way.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

He is game for any project.

[@ricardojano3716]

FINALLY know how the Egyptians built the Great Pyramid at Giza during the Great Blizzard of 2570 BC they had a Snowdog Chariot and a old wheelbarrow sled and two guys that wouldn't quit LOL

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So now you know the rest of the story.

[@mauricenault4837]

Hi Martin & Jim, if you guys are going through PineFalls on your way to Bisset & you have time, I would like to buy & share a meal with you guys before your canoe trip

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We always stop for an early lunch at the chicken place. [e-mail]

[@robertsimard735]

Well Martin you and Jim sure deserve a break after all that back breaking work. It's the end of April here in northern ontario. Very little snow left here. Still ice on the lakes so will be another couple of weeks before I can return to my cabin. I am sure you two lads will be heading back to your cabin soon also. Be safe and have a great week.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I will be heading up in a few weeks but expect to have snow in the shade.

[@erjmljr]

Great job Martin and Jim! Time for some cherry pie or cinnamon rolls!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Nice idea.

[@kmacradio]

If I tried doing what you two were doing with that boulder, I'd be in the hospital in traction, for sure! I have five herniated discs in my lower spine. I can barely walk, much less engage in the types of activities that you two wild men do!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We refuse to stop until our bodies rebel.

[@macgyver2417]

Sometimes hard work is the easiest way. Give yourselves a cherry pie.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good idea.

[@littlered6780]

It truly amazes me how I can be the GREATEST, NFL, quarterback EVER - on "Monday Morning"! I was yelling at the screen (4:00 min mark - when you were trying to load the first rock) to put the wheel barrow on the other side, in the hole the rock left behind. Also around the 7:30 mark - to unload the rocks at the approximate cabin corners rather than bunched together. As you already know the snow makes this job much easier , hence the move in the winter. I am guessing it (did) cross your mind though the snow may have been too deep for the dog to perform this task at this time.. again, may I remind you that in the NFL statistical columns I am an undefeated "Monday Morning QB"!!! Ha Ha Ha :))

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

All good points. I could not put the rocks in the proper corners because that is still undecided. I was afraid if we loaded the rock in the old hole the Dawg may not have been able to get it moving. The Dawg performed beyond my expectations.

[@littlered6780]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 "The Dawg performed beyond my expectations". I agree! GREAT JOB!

[@nikburton9264]

Great video Martin. Do you plan to start the actual construction of the cabin this summer?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Cutting and peeling more trees this spring and maybe arrange the corner stones.

[@3rubberboats]

The things you two do for fun so as not to get board. A 2x6 might have come in handy for that job.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes, I should have taken the time to cut a big lever.

[@davidlang4442]

Man! Your kingdom for a crowbar!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A ten footer and I would throw in a cooler of cherry pies.

[@AndyL940]

I think someone earned some Cherry Pie 👌

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is what HE said.

[@russellrlf]

Duuuuude. you have to bring some young guys there. Promise them hot dogs, beer and football. They will lift the rocks right out of there! lol

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Scheduling is the problem, easier with the older retired folks.

[@tonyandrea5774]

I bet you guys slept good that night after moving those rocks .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes we did.

[@kenthorsen4558]

What two guys will do just for a cherry pie!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Still working to get some use out of Jim.

[@tommurphy6920]

Martin tell Jim to be careful with his knee replacements I know from experience they don’t work as good as the originals. The two of you are amazing working together. Both of you take care and god bless you both. I always look forward to a new video.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Will do, a bigger concern was the bones that are still working in his hands and wrists-Agent Orange

[@blueshadow49]

If Agent Orange might be a factor for Jim, that suggests he may have had a tour in Viet Nam. A salute and a "thank you" for his service is in order in addition to making it back and for the hard work both of you are doing.

[@markholbrook3949]

With a quick jab of shovel back under rock Jim just missed your knee. Made me cringe! LOL

[@shawnsargent7085]

I do believe we have may have solved Stonehedge by Martin 👍 What’s next Vikings

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Where there is a will?

[@wiyantopramudyaperdana5443]

I guess whoud be much better to make new sled from steal, get chain in the back of the sled so you can easily pull something, and make some room for driving. Just suggestions though, good spirits btw👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is still a work in progress.

[@wiyantopramudyaperdana5443]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 good to know, can we see the progress or how it work, would be awesome though 👌👌👌

[@Bobby100]

Can you just imagine what it took to build the great pyramids of Egypt without a Snowdog?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yeah, a whole lot of Jims.

[@thomaskissell2416]

I was yelling at the video from the start…”get out your solar powered boulder remover to get them on the sled!”

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I thought we could roll them easily and left it in Illinois.

[@darci12u]

just A country giRl but when Jim cleared 1st time I would have Jammed the wheel barrow under and old . boulder been history coming from o gal

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I think we had a few issues with that one behaving.

[@darci12u]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 lol but you and Jim persisted and won the Boulder battle....love your vlog

[@davidlang4442]

Is that a snowmobile without skis? Use a strap cable wrapped around those 200 lb rocks to drag them lose with the snow dog. Won't slip as much as a chain. Wrap a strap around the bucket and rock, then roll them over together. Rock will stay in the bucket. Dangerous work here. Rock roll onto your lower leg could snap that leg bone like a twig or break a bone in the foot. These look like 250 lb or more. Careful! Some Monday morning quarterbacking here. We men tend to bull into a project too quickly at times without considering safety first or the best way with available tools. If none available, get them. The project can wait.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The Snowdog did great but busting loose frozen items would be hard on its joints so I offered mine up instead. I think our rocks were 400 to 850 pounds.

[@davidlang4442]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 even more dangerous. No one plans to have an accident. Be careful old friend. I enjoy your down to earth simple life in the north woods like where I grew up. Want to see those videos coming. Makes me homesick at times. I am your age so I appreciate your lifestyle there in the cabin.

[@davidlang4442]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Love those cherry pies! My mom used to make lots of them when I was a kid..yumm! She made another thing I love, whoopy pies.. , burger shaped chocolate cake sandwich, packed with her secret mix of filling. Miss those days and my mom..

[@tedconroy5074]

So Martin, I'm sitting here wondering why you didn't put young Nick to work with you when he was there. He would have helped, but also appreciated how hard you can still work.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

He got there so late that he had to head back to make it out by dark.

[@thomaskissell2416]

Did I miss an episode? Nick?

[@JoeOutdoors]

Which of you is Stan and which is Ollie? ;>) You guys having way to much fun !!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We got three citations for that last year.

[@carljohnson7440]

😊

[@davebetker8788]

You musta been a farmer in a past life....can't leave a rock in the ground...my dad was the same way...had rock piles here and there....

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am sure someone else moved the rocks to where I dug them out as I could see different soils mixed around them.

[@ronpetroll335]

I noticed you have a apartment sized gas stove oven. Do you run that on propane and are the 20 pound bottles of propane that you have work on or with that stove

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes, 20 # tank lasts about three weeks.

[@robertrhodes9123]

Looked like ya need 3 men & a boy to move the rocks!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

More would have come in handy.

[@bushmoose1730]

Reminds me of Barney and Fred from the flintstones?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

And Dino!!

[@WayneMarkley]

Are you ok

[@chrishelms1967]

Watching this...... makes me wonder......how the hell do they build the pyramids

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Need to check my family tree.