Building My New Off-Grid Rocky Mountain Home! | Tipi (Teepee) Build - Part 1

[@eric1012wi]

Greg thanks working your ass off to get this teepee up! Brother you're proof that us gray hairs still can get it done!

[@coryryan5286]

Getter done !

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Greg is one of the only KZbinrs who truly define Mountain Man.

[@coryryan5286]

I agree 100% and I really hope I see Greg and Findlay on one of my adventures as well, that would be a beautiful peak to the adventure. Cheers Greg n Findley

[@honeybadgerisme]

ikr? There was a mountain men club & knew some of those guys. Always good stories with them.

[@DavLima]

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[@CanadianFunGuy]

He sure is! We had the pleasure of take Greg out morel picking, he is a true "bushman" a great roll model for youngsters that love the outdoors 🤠

[@SHREDTILLDEAD]

@@CanadianFunGuy did you roll him down a hill or something?

[@Shotgun-rider]

I love teepees. I'm native American, My grandmother was full blooded Pawnee. My grandmother told me they lived in a teepee but the covering was made of buffalo pelt. Greg that teepee is going to be awesome 😊

[@Stinger9516]

Your dog is getting big! He’s going to be a great help outdoors! He will protect you, keep you warm, and it’s always great to have someone with you while your out on your own.

[@patrickgiroux7596]

Yes.

[@depht_]

Greg, you've got such a great energy. I love your outlook and the freedom you enjoy and most of all, how much you relish all the land has to give. We're lucky to be able to experience what you do on a daily basis through these videos. Much love from Ireland!

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Thanks, Colorado Yurt Company !❤

[@winifredchevalier8537]

God bless, Greg. I'll be watching each episode.

[@redbeardsknives3278]

me2

[@frederickmoller]

Me 3!

[@FuyanYT]

Hi greg im your newsubscriberand its awesome

[@slapcheezits2699]

Me and my girlfriend(Sara)always take Fridays and watch your content. We love the survival tips as well as the fun you put into your videos. Genuinely my girlfriend was so excited to watch this episode. keep it up because you’re the best.

[@rodney3297]

Lucky man.

[@blackmonday738]

Well, Well We'll be here all the way during yr Journeys and builds. Enjoy yr humor, u make me day when u list. 🤙🍀🌻🍀

[@Downtoadventure25]

This old boy really knows how to live in the country! Love it!

[@SkylarTrahan]

The most wholesome man I’ve ever seen!

[@sandyc6569]

👍

[@Phuskooz]

Far better than Fowler (imho)

[@uscovenant2350]

I hope he lives a long time.

[@Aerophina]

He is awesome!

[@Aerophina]

@@uscovenant2350 He seems pretty damn fit and healthy for his age

[@Bonkers2013]

Your daughters must be so proud of their dad!! Hope you get that chance to go to Australia!! Cheers my friend., your the best!

[@christopherfisher128]

I spent 3 seasons in a yurt and it was excellent. The only reason I skipped spring, yes spring, was due to work. Summer and winter was comfy and fall was gorgeous. Super glad you got a good home for you and the pup.

[@hollyn9547]

Greg I love your sense of humor especially with your edits! And I love Finley's love of sticks! So cute! What an awsome job you're doing. You are such a good example of how people should be able to provide for them selves. I look forward to all of your videos.

[@needextramail9085]

Greg your an awesome romodle

[@ihlerendito2999]

1. Get your 4 sturdiest poles and depending on how big your canvas size is, mark how high you need to tie off the canvas at the top. Grab 3 of them and lay them down together and tie them at your mark with at least 100' rope. You should have at least 3 or more people to do this, a tipi isn't a one person dwelling. Push your poles up with two people, and have someone pull the rope, keeping the tension while one person can make a tripod safely. 2. Starting on the right side of the entrance pole, have a person with the rope going around counter clock-wise, while other people are bringing the other poles and setting them up along the tripod poles, the (runner) is constantly moving around the circumference of the tipi and keeping the rope taught (pulling the rope) and forcing each pole up and tight to the top of the tripod and pulling all the poles tight at the top until they are all in place. 3. Take your fourth sturdiest pole and lay it down, place the canvas on top of it, our canvas comes with a thick kind of para-cord attached to it that serves as a way of tying it to the main pole, and a built in cord for tying up the canvas for storage. Tie it off at the same mark as the other three poles as your tripod. Roll the canvas all the way down to the bottom of the pole, but keep the canvas' length rolled into itself on top of the pole. Depending on the diameter of your tipi, depends on how many people you will need to push it up one side of the tipi, but you need to make sure it aligns directly across from the doorway. 4. After you get the canvas pool lined up, you can unwrap the canvas on each side and the should be approximately lined up to the door way on the other side of the tipi. Starting at that pole in the back of the tipi, start staking down the loops around the bottom of the tipi while pulling down and keeping it taught. (Put the stake half way in the loop, twist the stake and strike the stake down at a 45 degree angle away from the tipi for best staking results) Work your way around to the entrance while making sure your pulling the bottom, down and away. 5. Get your wood poles to connect both of the canvas' sides above the entrance. Make sure all your stakes are secure and the canvas is not touching the grass. Now you can go inside the tipi and push out the bottoms of each pole a few inches. (this will help make the canvas tight and will get rid of any wrinkles throughout). Now you can get your two poles connected into the smoke flaps and adjust accordingly. These are basic directions from a Native American that regularly puts up tipis for religious ceremonies very often. I can get into detail if wanted.

[@bluesman7703]

YES , MY FAVOURITE SHOW OF ALL TIME !!! THANKS GREG ----'"

[@jiujitsu2000]

I LOVE this one! Hope you're doing well!

[@rockfish1000]

I can't wait to see how ya keep it warm in the winter.

[@ivanadams3809]

Greg Ovens is the real deal, never a disappointing video, keep rocking it Greg

[@OvensRockyMountainBushcraft]

I appreciate that!

[@preachta]

Love watching Finn trying to help. Such a good boy.

[@rkow8508]

I lived in a Teepee loved it. Dug a ditch all the way around it in the shape of a key hole. Kept the water out. Dug a ditch from out side to my fire pit made a tunnel with rocks for air. Piece of pipe would work. Had a hammock tied to a couple of poles. Making a draft for the fire pit really helped with the fire and smoke. Adjust my smoke flaps keep as much heat in as I could but keep smoke up high . Used small saplings to lace up the front. Had it set up about 40ft from a Brook loaded with native brookies . The woods had a healthy population of deer grouse food was every where. Looks like your living a good life nothing like being close to the land. Great video.

[@slickboy1524]

You're the best Greg! The Absolute Best.

[@kountryrhodes1986]

The shavings from peeling the logs makes awesome fire starter I use them to start fires all the time

[@loreleiturgeon1062]

I lived in a two story teepee back in 1984 a year after I graduated from high school.It was very nice and plenty of room for a couch,coffee table,wood stove and upstairs we had two twin mattress. My favorite part besides not having and electric or gas Bill's was the flap upstairs we could open at night and look at the stars. Can't wait to see next show very interesting watching one being built.

[@johngrae2946]

I love your honesty and watching the trials and tribulations in the construction of the Teepee, man what a job.

[@TheInvisibleOne1026]

Greg is so relatable!! And no thank you Greg for all the content. The pleasure is all ours, your viewers!

[@Rthomp02]

This is such a cool video! Not more than a few weeks ago I taught my niece how to build a child size tipi and she was just amazed. I’ve never seen a child so excited to build forts in the woods.

[@OvensRockyMountainBushcraft]

That is awesome!

[@stratocaster1greg]

God Bless the folks who sent the teepee! There are still good people out there. Take care.

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

Greg cracks me up every time.

[@mikesmith2718]

Glad to see you getting a tipi and we get the pleasure of getting videos and learning how to do this as well. I wish I could see Ovens rocky mountain Bush craft videos every week ! Thanks Greg!

[@the_misfit_chella_4_realla855]

Much love Greg! It’ll be beautiful!

[@trickytrav88]

This years weather has been something else. Between the ticks, mosquitos and the crazy weather. I hope it doesnt keep getting worse each year. Thanks Greg for the videos we appreciate you and love you. God Bless and safe adventures.

[@isaackern3997]

Hey Greg long time fan, good stuff stay safe hope you’re not near any of the wild fires

[@user-David-Alan]

That's amazing! Congrats and good luck. Stay well.

[@whordehey]

Framing a tipi is truly an art. I can't imagine placing those poles alone. Hope it serves you well in the coming years.

[@Allmp2022]

Way to go Greg! Can't wait to see the finished product! Tim from lower Michigan

[@BigBandLittleClub777]

Every step of your journey in the outdoors is incredible to watch! This is what the world needs now, more outdoor people like Greg.

[@Gemma-lg7lf]

Thank you Greg, this was absolutely delightful. I know what you mean about the "peelers", I found one on the property I bought and just learned (trial and error) how to use it peeling branches from a myrtle tree I took down last year and made perches for my chickens to roost on. Enjoy your teepee brother, God bless you!

[@normazarr3106]

Like I said before Greg, you are so mathematical, & funny as you go along! You do have a soothing voice, and calming manner. Soo imaginative! You gotta think about ever so much when you are out in country. ❤, your open -out-of the box mind! GBU.,SM.,NZ. 🤗

[@gabrielbaez8034]

I just watched your part in Alone for a second time since it aired. It’s good to see you living your dreams. Keep up the good work.

[@johnmcginley5403]

Cnt wait to c the finished progress

[@nathandaws968]

What a project Greg! We appreciate your hard work and the great content. Keep it up!!!

[@oldfart9287]

Great stuff Greg, took me back to my time in B C , when I lived in Kamloops fresh from England in 1990 I couldn't find work so I took a log building course in knutsford , at the end the instructor said I had promise and said he would give me a job building a large log house. What I got was 70 large pines to draw knife for 50 cents a foot, after 6 days my hands were bleeding and I asked for help, so the guy said he would get some big Alberta farm boys who would show me how to do it , they worked all morning and quit in the afternoon, said it was too hard for too little money. I felt pretty good about myself then, thanks again Greg love your channel

[@m0sshroom]

Can't wait for part 2! Love seeing you get stuff done even when you can't do it the way you originally planned. Too many people give up or take the easy way, you put hard work into this!

[@derekvanturha9379]

Greg you the most down to earth, non fancy, keeping it real and iconic mountain/outdoors men and yet so inspiring!! Your videos really takes us virtually with you and yet it feels as if we literally there with you. Keep it up you just dont realise how much you inspire others. All the way from South Africa 🙋🏽‍♂️👍🏼

[@mcintyrefarm634]

Wow you persevered and got it done! That was a young mans job-but you never gave up-we admire you Greg. Blessing from our 125 acres of beautiful Canada..

[@michiganmoto7687]

I can honestly say you lead a blessed life. Love the videos. Would like to come hang out with you some day. Maybe get a fishing lesson. Lol.

[@williambenner5550]

When I lived in the wilderness in Northern California, I had a group of hippie friends that lived in three separate teepees. I never found out if they built them themselves though.

[@bwcok7947]

Opposing pole diameter measurements with a fixed center plumbob mark. This will allow you to get the offset shape correct. Face the longer leaning side into the prevailing wind. Tall side in the back. It will make the Tipi bomb proof! Great idea and a lot of hard work!

[@matthewmcdaniel8846]

Would it have been easier when standing your poles to put the base of the pole in the hole then go to the other end of log and hand over hand walking the log up till it fell in place just curious great work my friend

[@DebOxy]

Now that would be logical, but not as entertaining as the way our Greg does it 😜

[@atomicthunder2742]

Teepee is in a Spiral Pattern wouldn’t be Nessicary with the canopy twisted with torque

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

Maybe throw a rope over, tie it to the top of the pole, and pull it up? It would probably bind right at the top so might still need a second person.

[@freedom1028]

I was thinking the same thing😅. My shoulders were killing me watching him struggle. Cheers.

[@glennbasilii552]

I think the natives would start with 3 poles laid out symmetrically in 3 points meeting them together at the tips then lash them together and walk each pole a few inches at a time inward around and around until they're standing up then add the other poles. But I could be mistaken.

[@ashleyplamondon9718]

I used to always make TP when I was young with tarps. Greg your awsome. I always learn lots from your videos, great content

[@enolakatteriapanther1067]

Love how you did that. I plan to go live off grid and I getting tons of ideas for shelters. I'm native American and would love to get back to my roots and build one. On a fixed income so I have to figure out the best way to go about living a better life style off grid

[@Jistarii]

Very impressive Greg. Love your can do attitude with something you've never done before!

[@-KillaWatt-]

Helpful tip: A way to save yourself a ton of energy and time is when you are placing the poles around the teepee instead of trying to lift them into place hold your pole straight up in the wedge of the ground you made and slowly lower it into place away from you. Then you can position it if necessary afterwards. Something else that should be done and I'm not sure if you did it but every time you place a pole you should wrap it with rope.

[@harleyanne3720]

You could always pull the truck closer and use the bed as sort of a ladder to get that last pole up.

[@dannycurtis2591]

You truly inspire those of us who proudly wear the hard-earned Gray!!! 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

[@barrymills387]

Greg is my favorite outdoorsman.

[@tobysutherland4471]

You're a beast Greg. What a man

[@andrewdoll9621]

Good job Greg on the tipi.

[@AdneAbs]

Looking great Greg!

[@vernonwade1645]

Congrats on the new tipi, Greg! I know you are going to love it. Some tips for the next set of poles you cut (and you should start cutting a new set soon, those poles are going to warp something terrible in this heat). Look for poles about half the diameter or just a little more, than what you collected this time. They should taper to a point and only need to be a couple of inches where you tie them together. This will reduce the weight. After you skin and smooth them, lean them up in a tree as close to vertical as you can, and turn them every couple of days. Let them cure for at least two or three weeks. If you put them up on the tripod and use them right away, they will warp (don't ask me how I know this). If you plant the butt of the pole and walk it up straight up and down vertical you will find them much easier to carry around and drop into place. Trying to shove them up at and angle like you did is much harder. Also, once the poles have cured, they will be much lighter. You might be able to keep most of the poles you are using from warpin if you spin them a quarter turn every day, but you wont be able to do that for your three base poles.

[@hubrisnaut]

Watching you struggle with those poles made me wish I was there to lend a hand. Nice job Greg. I hate mosquitos too.

[@Deenus-eg7yu]

I love these videos. And strangely I love watching these all in the winter too, something about it being cold and snowing out, with a Greg Ovens video on.

[@kennshotts7258]

You are the only one I watch anymore. Even Fowler forgot where he came from and has become a sling shot salesman. So out of all of them you are still real and entertaining. I wonder if Fowler still prays I miss that part but you are the only one I watch anymore.

[@OvensRockyMountainBushcraft]

well Zach is my buddy and does a good job of editing my vids thanks for your support man

[@syedbilal6658]

you are doing very big projects.keep it up for giving us this type of content.you are a true survivor.

[@elementa784]

Man after watching you and Fowler for a long time i finally took the time to watch Alone S3. Man listening to what you said after leaving, first it made me sad, then it made me giggle, Cuz i knew what a star you had alrdy become. :D So happy for you.

[@danielcharbonneau222]

Greg, this is way I love your channel. What you are doing we can only dream of. This is going to be a great set of videos. Hell who am I kidding, they all are. Your videos are educational equal to no other!

[@natesmith9185]

The way you film and present yourself and your skills, youll be well over a few million subs in some time. Just a pleasure to watch.

[@kathrynpepper604]

Love it! I'm so proud of you for living a life that is true and authentic to you, it's a rare thing in this world. Regardless of whether we are outdoorsy or not, you have so much to teach all of us, about life just as much about surviving. You are a lovely human. ☺️

[@MissHollysLilHomestead]

Oh man can't wait to see the next part, it's gonna be awesome

[@jjpdawgs8956]

Your determination is inspiring Greg! Keep it up Brother.

[@oscarbell922]

Also mosquitos are my worst enemy aswell. I have big reactions to them. I remember researching something about them being attracted to the moisture level in the blood etc. If theres one thing I know how to do its avoiding mosquitos. Two tips for ya Greg. Tea Tree Oil. (Native to Australia) is the bomb. I will never go out without carrying tea tree oil in my bug out bag. Its got so many uses. Great antiseptic etc. It is the best mosquito repellent. I make a spray out of it in a small spray bottle. with water. Also the citronella candles. What I do is take all the wax out, roll it into a ball. Put glad wrap over it. Use it as a wax rubber. Never worry about mosquitos again :)

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

Without question tipi and yurt are the two greatest tents. My absolute favorite is yurt and I have built three. Regardless, Greg you are gonna have a great place to call home in that tipi. Nicely done. It is gonna be SO nice to have a comfortable roomy home. I'm 67 btw.

[@davidemm829]

Best guy on here..I lived in Frisco Co yrs ago..I'm in NH, van lifer..PNW in few months

[@t.o8261]

Lol..maaaan that looked sooo exhausting to do..alot of work...but really cool!!!! Hot day like that I would got in the stream with Finley! Lol😆 hope u enjoyed the 🦞 and steak. Can't wait to see part 2 😁👍

[@Gtihigh]

Just watched season three of Alone. It was cool seeing you in it after watching your youtube videos all the time. Congrats for staying out there that long!

[@trickytrav88]

Great job Greg, thats alot of work but definitely worth it. Cant wait for part 2.

[@stevet5379]

I've been watching your videos since the 30 day challenge and i'm never surprised by your dedication to a job well done. It seems that you're one of those men who doesn't say "I can't", and that's an admirable quality these days. Keep up the great videos, it's good watching from the Maritimes (east coast Canuck here), be well, enjoy life!

[@chelldan]

Hard work... well done Greg!

[@theeyeballengineer1982]

I have a lot of respect for you doing the individual pole standing alone. I do many things alone that should not be done that way. I think the reward is worth it. A man needs to know his limitations, although he will not learn them without challenging his self. A few years ago I got a wild hare to place an ole 3”x20’ish steel well pipe atop a big pole frame my Pop assembled in the 80’s so I could make a big swing for the tots n ladies. I couldn’t believe the amount of force elevating that pipe took. Flipping it up wasn’t too bad. Getting the other end up the ladder 15 ft in the air was a different story. I think it is the most stress I ever put on my skeletal frame. If anyone saw me do it they would probably yell at me, but I didn’t drop it! Gravity and leverage are working against you Pound for Kilo Foot for Meter. Good job Greg. That should be a nice shelter. We look forward to seeing you complete it. 😎 🤝👍🏻

[@anastasiacelestine3571]

Cool! I can't wait to see this!

[@taminowenisch2866]

Greg you are the best. I love your content and it gives me energy watching you working your Ass of no matter what.

[@stephanie8327]

Always wondered how this was done!!! Great idea for a video Greg! Thank you !

[@EverythingSings]

Thanks for making these videos Greg, and thanks to whoever your video editor is, they make these even more special :D

[@jessekerlin6725]

Nothing better than smoking a joint and watch gregs new video

[@zogrush]

Awesome video Greg, I really do appreciate the effort you went to making the clip and the guys running the channel!

[@christinachristina8271]

Super fun to watch Greg. Cheers from Australia

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

I thought for sure that last pole was going to kick your butt Greg,glad you got it brother

[@harnserhoowt2824]

Well done Greg, can't wait for part2

[@darrenwallingford7560]

tjats a nice gift you got there

[@billg7101]

👍 17 👍 well now 18. One for each pole and ONE For GREG!!! Good Job!!! Great mind set and mental focus!!! True Grit!!!

[@bonafordcraccawallen9823]

had the same problem with the draw knife..was making bows and was using it back wards.. once i figured it out, it works a lot better.

[@EmbunSurvival]

Cant wait for the part two Greg. Nice tipis project. 👍👍👍

[@tinfoilskullcap7034]

Very cool Greg. Can't wait to see ya inside...

[@pauloh3591]

That's pure moose strength! Nice work!

[@billparrish4385]

Great job Greg getting that those poles cut, peeled and set up. Setting those up alone was impressive. You and I appear to be about the same age, and I know I couldn't do all that lifting you did. One suggestion for future setups I did have after watching your video is to start with the pole on the ground with a good bit of its top past the structure, i.e., with the bottom end a lot closer. Then you can jam that end into the ground so it doesn't slide along the ground, start the lift using both hands and keeping the bottom jammed into the ground, and just walk it up to near vertical, then guide the top up and over into place. Once the top's in the bundle, you can lift and reset the bottom to rest on your circle. Letting the bottom end jam into the ground as the fulcrum allows you to push up and lift its weight with both hands, using your entire body and not just one arm, as you walk it up to near vertical. As opposed to just lifting with one hand while the other hand is the fulcrum, pushing down, and the bottom end off the ground flying around. That would work with a lighter pole, but not with those monsters you had there. Oh, and a tip on determining the circle is to cut and sharpen a couple of stakes, tie the rope between them as long as the radius of the circle (i.e., half the diameter), drive one stake into the ground at the center of the circle, and use the other to scribe a circle into the ground. Good luck!

[@shannonwise3719]

A suggestion when leaning the poles up. Stand them straight up and just lean them towards the area they go. Should be much easier that way. Thanks for your content Greg.

[@sarahmichaels2117]

Nice. Looking forward to the next video Greg, or should I call you George? Lol

[@jimsimmons8736]

Thanks Greg