FREEZING IN ALASKA! visiting our off grid Alaska property in winter.

[@alaskatrac]

Hi, I am a 50 year Alaska resident living up in North Pole, just east of Fairbanks. Just became your 436th subscriber. My wife and I are followers of Jesus and love what he has created here in Alaska. I wish you well as you discover our amazing state and see why it is so unique. Best to you, Dave and BJ

[@blacksprucecabinak]

Thanks for following! Praying how God will use this adventure. There are a lot of hurting p we people up there.

[@maggiescat3208]

Beautiful property! I was reminded of a scripture I have in my she-shed “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin….” Zach 4:10. I refer to it often for inspiration. Blessings!

[@blacksprucecabinak]

Thank you and thank you for the encouragement 🙏

[@irenegoldsmithesq.8376]

Thank you so much for a beautiful video. I wish you girls well on your exciting journey. There is so much to look forward to in the future. Warmest regards from New York!

[@blacksprucecabinak]

Thank you so much. We are pretty excited!

[@Yamyrider43]

This is Lee from Coffee Alaskian Adventure and Coffeehouseforge outside Willow. We use a small import fuel heater oil with a remote and timer. So outhouse is never cold during the winter, and a small 12v fan for circulation.

[@blacksprucecabinak]

Thanks! Good advice. We will be back in July.

[@sonyahaley7350]

Suggestion - To keep the outhouse from smelling add a vent pipe from the top of toilet through the roof. Use blue board & cut out a toilet seat & it will always be warm to sit on. Just make sure to leave a lid when not in use. Also a small buddy heater in the corner works wonders for cold temperatures.🤓

[@blacksprucecabinak]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Chris_at_Home]

I made ours like that at our recreational cabin. I built the outhouse with 2x6 walls and heat it with a propane light. I put the light close enough to the vent pipe that it creates a draft to suck the foul air out. It’s worked great for the last 20 years.

[@blacksprucecabinak]

@@Chris_at_Home good thinking

[@Chris_at_Home]

@@blacksprucecabinak A 20lb propane bottle lasts about 11 days. It’s an expense that is worth it to go out and hang the coat up in a warm outhouse.

[@melodyinboden6194]

Thank you two for sharing your Alaska adventure. Stay warm, stay safe, and make sure you have plenty of hand & foot warmers! 😊 God bless you both.

[@blacksprucecabinak]

Thanks. We sure used a lot of those!

[@sheilakaropchinsky6598]

Hi, it's AKDreamer in Talkeetna ! Didn't realize when I seen a video of yours a few months back. Just caught this one, lol ! Congrats on your place ! Looks amazing ! 🎉😊

[@blacksprucecabinak]

We are pretty excited about it!

[@thesprucemill6632]

Alaska is shrinking so quickly....

[@blacksprucecabinak]

Shrinking because people are moving there?

[@pappys-tinkering]

Beautiful scenery almost like a Hallmark picture. Maybe you should call it Hallmark Hollow. Wow you got the shed looking great. That was beautiful thank you for sharing

[@blacksprucecabinak]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Lot's of work still to be done.

[@RoamAboutOutdoors]

New subscriber. Wife and I love the Flying Squirrel when we spent time in Talkeetna. We flew out of Talkeetna and landed on a glacier on Denali... highly recommend that. When will you two be moving there full time?

[@blacksprucecabinak]

Thanks. We are scheduled to take that flight this summer. It will be a few years before we are there full time. We still need to build our cabin.

[@bettyharper2214]

♥️

[@szalipski]

I want to come some day, but when it's nice out!

[@blacksprucecabinak]

You will always be welcome

[@thesprucemill6632]

Why cant u use the wood stove inside?? What will u do for heat "off grid"??

[@blacksprucecabinak]

It is rusted.

[@karinhart489]

I was going to ask the same thing.

[@dominictodd5102]

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