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[@RedPoppyRanch]

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[@johnbaskett2309]

Make yourself a replica of an old Forest Service lookout when you get to the top.

[@toothdoc9405]

Amen to that! It wouldn't have to be 70ft tall, or anything crazy, just something 20ft or so up in the air. That would be the most "in demand" site of your campground :)

[@homerbolen6826]

The view on top was admazing. I would enjoy sitting there watching the sun come up and going down. Wait till the family gets to see that view please record it for the rest of us to enjoy too.

[@johngiromini5745]

I was thinking more about spending a clear dark night on the top with a telescope, watching the stars move across the sky. The views of the horizons look unobstructed, and suspect the light pollution is fairly low.

[@damogranheart5521]

​@johngiromini5745 OH, that would be lovely! Watching the stars wheel around the heavens. Perhaps even an Aurora Borealis! Wow! To share that with the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren!

[@Ellabobel]

I’m watching you “punish” yourself further doing all that- dry walling. You are a man who stands in the path of a “Self_Bully”. An unusual quality in a lot of people today. Heath you know we all love you. …. When you entered tha excavator and the temp was F9°. Then later you were ‘spying’ out the screen - I suspect at trees but it made me wonder if you are warmer in the cabin of the Excavator. I do love you, Cedar (& family) Heath you are a little younger than my son would be - if he were alive. He too would work till the ‘WORK’ was DONE to. When you say this track will DROP you into the back of your original property. I do pray it’s not a true “DROP” as always God Bless and all my Love, Ellen from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤❤️💙💜💙

[@charleshutchings9355]

The trail looks great. It seemed funny to see your tracks in the snow on the bald knob. I say you had a very productive week. Yes, a gazebo up there is the right decision.

[@damogranheart5521]

Thanks again for the lovely visit to your homestead! It never fails to lift my spirits.🕊❄️🔭💕🐑🦌📚🧘‍♀️🖖

[@alijay2]

Hello from South Africa, 🇿🇦 It amazes me how you are so incredibly positive all the time. I love your family and your homestead.

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

Now that you trail is mostly in, you should consider some loops or alternative sections of trail where it is safe to do so. It may not be possible in all sections. The reason is if you have windstorms that break off trees that block the trail or if you have washouts, you can still access all of your property via a loop. You won't have to look for washouts; they will find you. You will need to put in some water bars, ditches or drainage tile as a permanent fix for water problems. Good start so far.

[@davegarski1548]

I think a lookout tower or a tall tree house somewhere around that high point that overlooks the valley, might be something to consider. Great way to take advantage of that view. And - just another thought...when you're up that far away from the house, a couple of Motorola two way radios might be a good idea. They're relatively cheap for that extra measure of safety and piece of mind.

[@VilleHacklin]

This mountain top view is amazing. Would be amazing place to build some small cozy house with big panoramic windows! Hillside would be also suitable for small wind turbine or solar farm!

[@jeffreylocke8808]

That view is amazing. A switchback is absolutely necessary working up is gradually to ascend to that height.

[@devisionhun]

The drone shot helps SO MUCH to understand the terrain and the path and goals. The back of your property is EPIC and beautiful! ❤

[@Jasonoid]

I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished trail and the other additions at the peak and along the way :)

[@joshedwards6205]

That spot you were standing at would be amazing for a fire look out tower cabin.

[@ediebryson3140]

I was just imagining your children building a homestead on the side of that mountain. You are making that possible now. I've been watching since the beginning of the initial build of your house, have enjoyed it so much.. Thank you

[@zach718]

I'm excited to watch all the videos for years to come and watch you ride on this trail, knowing the process of how it was built.

[@peterbull3955]

You could make a heck of a ski slope if you wanted!

[@doc6269]

I'm always happy to check in to see what's up. I'm always happy to discover more and more of your beautiful property. It looks so heavenly in the winter time, like your very own Walton"s Mountain. You live some kind of life. One can only wish that life like that is possible. Through your eyes, we can. It's hard to believe it's only been 4 years since you started your life here. You've come a long way in a short time. Thank you for all you've done for our eyes. Love ya!

[@mitemluh]

Wow that point!!! Incredible to see how cool this property is becoming

[@stellacontreras7740]

Truly amazing what one man can do when it's God & Family First. God Bless you and your family. 🕊️

[@AndrevonBloedauSilveira]

Oh my Lord the your view is unbelievable keep it up, and make it safe for you Cider and the Children.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Gorgeous view from up there. Thanks for sharing

[@kenvangoe9358]

That view from that hillside was amazing Heath . This will be your secret till the time is right maybe setup a picnic there for Memorial Day and take in the view with Cedar and the kids . This video reminds me of those earlier videos before the house was done and still living in town boy time flies but at least now you have a spot to soak it in Heath . Be careful and stay safe my friend God love ❤ya all.

[@augustinf]

You get me each time… it’s like 11pm on sunday when you post and I fall asleep half way through and I have to rewatch the half I missed the next day 😅… I don’t know how many years has meant for me getting to sleep watching RPR on sunday evenings lol. Take care!

[@DesVesper]

That soil looks great for the garden. Well done.

[@pjstew9331]

Just came back to the ranch after a break. Been busy on my own micro ranch in Japan. Inspirational!!!

[@benzmansl65amg]

The little cabin is amazing. I forgot about it. You did a really nice job

[@katesisco]

Wonderful feeling to watch and know family well and happy!

[@martinnightingale6033]

Man I would be up on the highest point as much as possible . So beautiful surveying the lands below .

[@charlesowens9784]

Thanks again for your time making the video watching from Reno NV

[@christopherprather4080]

Your hillside really doesn’t look steep until you show the aerial view… I never realized how far back on the mountain your property actually goes!

[@marilynlautner2454]

It’s nice to see the terrain and the trail through the snow before the foliage grows out.

[@russellwatters5891]

I definitely concur with the gazebo on the top knob. Along with a few well placed feeders, so as to not present a skyline harvest...lol 😂😅 Ya'lls property is beautiful! Love what ya'll are doing ❤

[@charlesruble9589]

That point would be an awesome place for a gazebo and maybe a fire pit with some stumps or boulders for seating. What a place to watch the sunset and then back to the little cabin for the night.

[@karengossett1475]

Oh Heath, I understand how you feel about drywalling, I feel the same way about laundry 😂 Love you 🙏💞. The drone footage helped me understand what you are trying to accomplish! Thanks 👍

[@holmiumNZ]

You may want to consider looking into swales/berms for your orchard to catch any rain water. Reduce the need of watering during summer.

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

Gods Blessings to you and all your family!! 🙏❤️🙏🤗

[@rudolfpeterudo3100]

After watching the fire bit and floor cleaning, it looks like someone has house trained you well!

[@allisonsimpson3440]

What I wouldn't give to have a view like that, to be able to sit a look at that when ever i want - beautiful. Thanks so much for the great video's, Hi from the UK 🥰

[@jackbockman3102]

Heath and family, Thanks for your Oscar-worthy films.

[@savetherepublic9124]

There goes the neighbor hood super highway running by the cabin, lol. Looks good.

[@captbunnykiller1.0]

The dogs seem to have learned very well to comply with the new arrangement. It may be a bit inconvenient, but apart from Ruby and Bandit running off together, they all seem to be very good dogs.

[@brandons9398]

Heath, you are definitely one very fortunate man. You have a beautiful wife and family and live on some of the most scenic property I have ever seen. I would so love to visit someday, but I doubt I will get to. But boy it would sure be spectacular.😊

[@claireburkus8497]

So glad this winter has not seemed to creates such problems for your main road down to town!!! Seems like you had many more hours continuing your dreams and ideas at home than dealing with snow clogged roads!!!❤

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Amazing progress on the trail.

[@marygordon3032]

Thanks again Heath for all the great work you do! 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@kimclayton7728]

Amazing views from the drone!

[@annesweeney5552]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 gazebo up there yes what a beautiful lookout

[@peggylowrie7495]

Beautiful scenery!

[@tinatipps5042]

A house at that top peak area would be beautiful ❤ beautiful views wow!!

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

That looks like beautiful rich topsoil you have there!

[@janoosthuizen4137]

The gazebo is a great idea,build it big enough, and elevate to sleep there.

[@larryparish5984]

Heath, have you considered planting some pines up the mountain ? It would make it look not so bare during the winter & give you guys your own Christmas trees for the future.

[@AMG63]

Wow that view is outstanding, you should definitely build some sort of sitting/viewing area with a fire pit obviously 🙂

[@silverknight1044]

Get yourself a topographic map of your land showing different grades and make it easier for you to work out.

[@comedianmattrossey]

Hi Cedar, Heath, and everyone at Red Poppy Ranch, It's been a while since I left a message for you, but as Heath is talking about getting the trail cut in this week before the melt starts and hold up getting the rest cut in, a thought occured to me that may be important for Heath. The thought is this: If the trail is cut in before the thaw starts, wouldn't the thaw potentially wash away some, maybe a lot of the trail? None of what has been dug up is resting on top of the ground, soil touching soil. The soil is mixed in with the mounds of snow. So, as the snow melts the soil is going to flow down the hill, not into the ground, and not securing the base of what was already dug up? Just a thought for you to think about Heath, so you can keep an eye on it as the thaw starts, so that you could prevent any washaway or land slide that could potentially happen from the thaw. Maybe taking all the trees and brush you have removed and packing it in below the trail into the snow that is piled on the downside of the hill, might make it more solid and less likely to thaw as fast, potentially preventing what I mentioned above. I'd really hate to see all the work you've put in to cutting the trail in, to be washed away and then having to cut even more out of the hillside in order to be able to have the trail. Because once the thaw starts, if it does start to wash out or slide, they're won't be a thing you can do about it but watch it happen because you won't be able to use any machinery on the hill until its dried and caked. You might hope for a slow thaw to decrease the chances of any of this happening, even though I know that's not what you want, it might be better to be so. Maybe you thought of all of this already, and have worked to prevent it from happening, but just incase. And Heath, please be careful up their when it's thawing. Keep Safe All at Red Poppy Ranch, Matt - Toronto, Canada

[@Coker-Time]

Seeing just how steep you mountain is you need to put in a couple of downhill ski slopes and build a lift to go to the top.

[@coffee8866]

Beautiful views. Be safe!

[@dansimon1100]

What a view from up there from that bald spot. Be interesting to see how you're going to get the trail cut through there. Looking good so far, buddy.

[@kirkoglesby6175]

It's coming right along, Heath. That's going to be a serious view up there on the Bald Nob.

[@DonD532]

The trail is coming along nicely. The drywall is hung and being finished as well. We didn’t see the truck make a cameo appearance but I’m fine with that. You mentioned the rock retaining wall which I’m really looking forward to see how it will be structured. All in all I throughly enjoy vicariously living another life through your videos. Keep up the great videos and take care of your health and your family. I will see you again next week.😀

[@charlesurrea1451]

A pintle hitch would be a great idea on your excavator.

[@st3v3408]

Build a skid to drag rocks down for your retaining wall. That way, you won't need to worry so much about the weight.

[@darrellb4820]

Heath use the rolling ford frame from the 65. I think.you left.the emergency breaking system on the rear axle. This will help control the trailer from getting away from you. With your skills it shouldn't take too long to get together.

[@dannykillgore4042]

Hello from south Georgia. I just really enjoy this time watching your family and you

[@north_of_bangor9867]

Just a thought on a trailer to haul those rocks. If it was dual purpose and you could use it to haul supplies up the mountain and branches/trees back down to burn or process into firewood, it would make cleaning up the sides of that trail much easier.

[@jlrbhj]

Very nice to see you get onto new parts of your land.

[@patrickstephens9211]

Hey just food for thought because I have moved rocks off a mountain before, I used a rock sled with removable steak sides that way when you stop on the hill generally stops without you tugging it. It worked for me just adding my $0.02

[@agustinhernandez6218]

You should have a mountain top cabin or cabins. Don’t waste that awesome view. Fire pit and a few cabins, stuff of memories.

[@dennisdubey2126]

Making a trail to nowhere on a useless parcel. Nobody home except you & the dogs. Great homestead!!!

[@jmichaelcope]

I say you make a ski run from the top all the way down to the house. 😊

[@CCRider5312]

MY FAVORITE IDAHO OFF GRID KZbin FAMILY ! 😁👍🏼

[@jbbrown7907]

Drywall can be done during periods of darkness.

[@careyhaner]

Bless your heart. You work so hard for your wonderful family. Thanks so much😊.I pray God continues to give you strength for all your projects.

[@EdJHunter]

it has been quiet some time that I posted a comment here, but i've been following you from the very beginning and not missing one video. But when you were on that hilltop or almost my jaws fell open, what a very beautiful view you have up there. I think it wouldnt be realistic but would it not be nice to have a house or cottage on top of that hill? Greetings from The Netherlands

[@jofoster4240]

I wish you would draw a map of the property and the trails you’re cutting in. It’s hard to judge everything off just the drone footage.

[@kevinosmundsen4057]

you should look into getting a tracked dump truck. They aren't too big and they are usually metal tracked. that would probably be good for a lot of projects on your ranch.

[@clydenakashima7393]

For your trailer use the rear half of the truck chassis that you have.

[@KansasStateGuru]

Heath you might need to loop the top portion of your trail to keep the grade down to a manageable level. It would take you a little more time but would sure make your trip to the top and back down much safer.

[@dansmart_76]

Still marvel at what you have been able to do with that land Heath….. incredible effort mate. Those views are amazing at the top. Great to see the little off gridder again too!!! 💪💪

[@jamesmcgraw9570]

Build a sled to put the boulders on. You have the wood already an pull it with the skid steer

[@SmithyScotland]

Hello from Scotland

[@paddycaseygsxr]

Watching from the uk 🇬🇧 👍👍👍👍

[@thomasdavenport8893]

You should put in a ski run from the top:)

[@dmmaddex]

That is a very nice piece of land you've got there, Stretch. That'll be fun when you're done working on it...

[@agustinhernandez6218]

FYI Heath will never be done working on it. 😂

[@mimiso516]

He hee I saw that point and thought "Great place to build a solar array...

[@JulieSeguin-uy9tr]

Amazing to see how such a little excavator can pull out those trees like they are a bunch of weeds!

[@huntsonora]

What do you anticipate the snow melt will do to the new road to the top or was having runoff going down the trail part of the plan to carve it out?

[@ryanisl33t2]

You've got a good group of pups!

[@bencross1744]

You need a ski slope up there!!!

[@mindeloman]

32:23 - i think Ruby would look amazing in an argyle sweater.

[@khsh99]

I would like to see the new trail 👣 In the summer 😊 ❤

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Thanks for sharing!

[@scotterickson1582]

Good evening Red Poppy 😊

[@karenrichardson8672]

The top of that mountain is too beautiful to scar up with the trail

[@thomasmartin2165]

I wonder what the change in elevation is from the house to the top of the bald knob...Here in the ozarks it would be called a bald knob as well.

[@lifeasafanpodcast9529]

Time to get a second excavator and start clearing a new pad for a new shop and a couple of greenhouses for year round food production

[@morpheus61361]

That view is bueatiful 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@sinclairpages]

YO DEER YOU NEED A TIC-TAC ! Wont be long you will be out of snow season and into mud season.

[@ChatterontheWire]

with more mud your road in/out is still either in decent condition or at least you haven't mentioned problems with it yet. Hopefully as the melt starts in earnest it doesn't deteriate like last year!