Embracing the Harsh Maine Winters

[@RevBTB]

this was an awesome vid! i went north from boothbay to old town a few times this winter and every time i passed the sign for the sugarloaf exit i would think of you two and hope you were well and safe and happy!

[@hikinghomesteaders]

That is so kind😊 we had a fun winter but now we're soooooo ready for spring and to actually have a yard not buried under snow lol.

[@Elizabethmoonlightchild]

What a great video! Caro you and your hidden talents, you are really good! That had to have been a blast sledding down the mountain on your arse Evan, my kids have those sit on sleds and they are fast!

[@hikinghomesteaders]

Aww thank you, Elizabeth. It felt so good to be out there, even though it was 15 degrees out! I can't believe the speeds that Evan raced down the mountain, I think I would have peed my pants, LOL!

[@jonathanwtea]

👏Ya’ll are absolutely destroying all standards for “living your best life”! C - beautiful skating! E - Fantastic cinematography! 😊I can’t wait to taste some of that sweet Maine maple syrup ya’ll made! Thank you for taking us on your amazing adventures!

[@hikinghomesteaders]

Life is too precious to waste doing anything other than your dreams

[@jonathanwtea]

@@hikinghomesteaders God bless ya’ll for learning this lesson at your age. Some people go their whole lives and miss it all!

[@charlesjohnson9662]

Your skating and the accompanying music is so relaxing and Evan’s commentary on the new fabrication and how it is working so far, not to mention the snow creating machinery and the skill it takes to get it right and closing with a quick slide down the mountain. Fabulous!!

[@hikinghomesteaders]

We're so glad you enjoyed it!! Fern worked hard editing. We love to show you guys what we've been up to post trail.

[@MrMorton]

Beautiful skating! Love it! Evan that had to be brutal work on the mountain 🥶. It's wonderful to see you two really embracing life!

[@hikinghomesteaders]

Thank you very much. Yes, it was definitely one of the toughest jobs he's ever had, I'm so proud of him for sticking it out!

[@debirusso9882]

So beautiful to see you skating. So graceful so happy for you to get back on the ice. ❤️. You are both doing a wonderful job of embracing your new life. You are a perfect fit. I love you both 😘

[@hikinghomesteaders]

Thank you Debi!

[@creativemom4]

Voiceover is amazing, Caroline! Loved seeing you both learning and growing.

[@hikinghomesteaders]

Thank you!

[@lynnep.1207]

What a beautiful video, from your graceful ice skating to those gorgeous sunrises.❤️. Thanks for sharing your Maine life with us.

[@hikinghomesteaders]

Thank you for watching, Lynne! More wild Maine videos to come. We can't wait for spring to start our garden and some big cabin projects.

[@seymourtrails6485]

Y’all cease to amaze!!! Good stuff!!!✌️

[@hikinghomesteaders]

You amazing us, Seymour! Thank you for always being here for us.

[@RhodySeth]

Glad to seeing you make use of that cold winter. Enjoy that snow and ice!

[@hikinghomesteaders]

We sure will Seth! Good to see you getting out there and embracing the Whites too. :) Please get some good winter hiking in for us. We miss it terribly.

[@RhodySeth]

@@hikinghomesteaders just got back from an overnight on Carrigain. Cold but fun!

[@GreggObst]

I forgot you were a figure skater. You definitely still have some mad skills. Evan that just looks too cold to handle on that mountain with all that snow.

[@hikinghomesteaders]

She is the best figure skater. And we are always moving and doing a lot of physical labor, so you usually stay pretty warm!

[@BearTrekAdventures]

That looks like one fun job!!! I so want to trade in my desk job 😁. Now I know who to help me with ice axe training if I ever attempt the PCT 😮

[@hikinghomesteaders]

You should DO IT!! Evan is happy to help you anytime if you wanna do an ice axe training hike! :) I need my training too acutally

[@BearTrekAdventures]

@@hikinghomesteaders I may take you up on that one day 😁

[@sugarbearspawtreks]

Wow Fern! You are an Amazing Skater! … and Gypsy did a great job capturing your moves! - Sugar Bear

[@hikinghomesteaders]

Thank you very much for your kind words, Sugar Bear! :) We are so happy this video brought you joy.

[@thegoodwaymatador]

Loved this!! -Matador

[@hikinghomesteaders]

So happy it gave you joy, Matador! Wishing you an awesome weekend.

[@Amy-sg9yl]

Looks as though you've settled in nicely to your new Maine life. It sure is beautiful and offers so much. Thanks for sharing 🙂 Any wedding plans to share?

[@hikinghomesteaders]

Yes we are finally getting to know the area and lots of renovation projects underway. And of course we have big wedding plans and will be getting married on top of a mountain of course ;) More to come soon.