COLDEST WEEKEND EVER AT THE CABIN. 3 DAYS OF FROZEN

This is the coldest weekend ever at the cabin. The winds are in the 50's. Everything is frozen. My snowmobile won't start. My truck gets stuck in deep, rock hard snow, and my drill gets fried. But, it's all amazing. One of the best trips ever at the cabin. My sleeping bag is warm, I catch an incredible fish, and I eat amazing food. It's an adventure I'll never forget.

[@Iamsikpup]

Jay, get some chains for those tires. Honestly I'm shocked you have made it back and forth before without any issues. - If you can't get chains, get some proper snow tires on that truck.

[@davidw3552]

Can’t use chains on an ice road.

[@Iamsikpup]

@@davidw3552 Then point 2 applies 😉

[@mayberry1965]

My thoughts exactly..... And agree on point number two. Wow!!!

[@David_B_Dornburg]

@@davidw3552 It doesn't have to be chains, there are plenty of other temporary substitutes like wrap around traction mats or nylon straps.

[@lovelight1114]

@@IamsikpupI thought point 2 was drink a beer - I been watching too many Steve Wallis videos 😆

[@bobjarrard]

Air down your tires, turn off traction control, keep three or four bags of cinders/sand in the back, put chains on early, always park facing towards your escape/exit route, forget traction boards/other traction stuff, and have a good recovery rope (not a tow strap), consider a set of studded snow tires all around, and be able to winch out to a snow anchor (that means a winch on the truck and an extra battery in the engine bay). Bob in Nevada

[@islandbirdw]

Sounds like sage advice Bob! Arctic conditions have been occurring western coastal PNW way too often for my taste in the last 5 years I’d say. Before that we had winters without snow more often than not. California it’s not but I’m starting to feel more like a part of the great white north that’s for sure. I love Jay, he’s upbeat, articulate and just all around humble. Thanks for giving him your best tips😎

[@outabeat]

Absolutely!

[@danleep1185]

Do I see all-weather tires on your truck? How s____d, if you ask me...and then no chains? Again, how s____d, my friend, if you don't get too mad at me! Living where you live, you should be prepared for this.

[@kevinz8930]

But then there wouldn't be the drama of him getting stuck. Can't just watch him cooking all the time.

[@thatdave86]

@@kevinz8930 exactly,that's how KZbin works 😎

[@lori1508]

I wouldn’t be able to stand the cold, but I could watch the Northern Lights. All night long.

[@nathansmith6914]

All night

[@LouiseOuimet-wo2dg]

GREAT video, it helps me cope with the passing of my wife Louise, 51 years together,she always enjoyed watching these type of VIDEOS, thanks and take care

[@pilgrimlady8196]

😢❤️🙏

[@mack8488]

Condolences from Belgium

[@MarkSc1]

Sorry for your loss. GOD BLESS

[@elsplace896]

That's sweet. Condolences.

[@ShadyMixing]

😢

[@bobjarrard]

While I am offering advice not asked for, use a top down fire start, not bottom up. Clean out the fireplace before you leave the cabin, stock the wood on the porch to max, split more kindling that you will ever use, bring in a full wood load out inside the cabin to stay dry, to be ready next trip, set the bottom logs with top kindling before you leave, and have a propane or MAP gas torch to use to start the fire when you first get to the cabin. Consider building a small shelter for the snow machine next to the generator and run the Honda's exhaust with flex pipe from the gen shed to the snow machine shed. Bury a ten gauge extension cord from the gen shed to the snow machine shed (and run one from the shed to the cabin while you are at it this summer) - best to land on a breaker box. A wall mounted vented propane heater will jump start the cabin heat up from the low temps, even fifteen minutes really helps. Now #1 idea is to build an airlock entry to save interior heat. Never open both entry doors at once, and consider why native cultures use a small entrance door often with the entry/threshold lower than the interior floor. Add more thermal mass to your wood stove/heater - even bricks are better than nothing but I like cast iron or if you have a friend in the trenching business, get some cut up trench plate for a close to the stove surround. Insulate the floor under the stove with the dense rockwool sheets and top it with large soapstone slabs. A 6" or 8" insulated round duct run from the peak of the ceiling strait down to a nice place to sit with a reversing fan inside the pipe will bring hot air from the loft to the lower floor area. What else? I want a cabin like yours but in the Caribbean or maybe Baja California. Bob in Nevada

[@jeffmoon3095]

All ridiculously good advice 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Bacnow]

While this may be “advice not asked for”, it is advice that is needed! I live in sunny SoCal and will probably never be exposed to these extreme temperatures! However, your sage advice is worth noting! You never know where life’s journey might lead!

[@user-tx4xq2by2k]

Всё правильно, у нас в Сибири главное - тамбур на входе, далее - при входе в основное помещение две двери (тина открывается внутрь, другая наружу). Обязательно высокий порог (меньше холода попадает). Остекление - двойное стекло в раме, установленное герметично + зимой всегда ставилась вторая рама с одинарным стеклом и на ночь всегда окна закрывались деревянными ставнями (всё для уменьшения тепло потерь). И да, согласен - чем массивнее печь, тем дольше она остывает (но и дольше нагревается при редкой посещении). Так деревянные дома построены у бабушки с дедушкой, а там зимой, в январе так называемые "крещенские" морозы - это -52°С... -60°С. P.S. И да, нижняя часть дома, на высоту примерно метр от земли, утеплена так называемой "завалинкой" толщиной с полметра минимум, а лучше метр - зола, опилки, зачастую смесь опилок с известью и сверху засыпана золой (защита от огня).

[@robertheintz8017]

I agree! I can't believe how many of these you tuber outdoors men get to the cabin in the bitter cold, usually when it's dark and start collecting firewood and kindling.

[@stevecleary4470]

Great ideas Bob

[@c.mitchell7916]

Love watching your videos because you don’t give up when disaster strikes, and somehow you keep your sunny disposition. It warms my heart.

[@ENTY8]

👍 You should get a trail cam to catch the wolves

[@mircat28]

What’s the point of that? Wasted money. He sees the foot prints and knows who made them. A picture doesn’t change anything.

[@noyb72]

​@mircat28 not everyone's brain works like yours. That doesn't mean anyone is correct or wrong, just different.

[@cleocat1763]

Because wolves are beautiful creatures to watch.@@mircat28

[@nygelmiller5293]

​@@mircat28NEVER go out by yourself when there wolves about. I saw a t.v. programme, where somebody put left over food scraps outside, in a bin, and they smellt it - so a) they sensed there was food there - and b) someone who had it! The person went out as usual, before dark for a walk - and got attacked by waiting wolves. They hunt (at least) in pairs and one will HURT AND DISABLE DISABLE someone, by going for their LEGS, so they can't get away. While another ones is "free" to go for the face of the person, who is already preoccupied with protecting his or her legs!

[@vallejoborncalihasbecomeal9022]

The northern lights are spectacular! What an honor to witness such beauty!

[@ItsMe-wm4mc]

Hey Jay. Get yourself a bag of cat litter in case you have another truck getting stuck. Keep up the great job, bro. Enjoy your videos!

[@luluwan5212]

I can just imagine kicking back with a roaring fire and watching the aurora thru my big windows when it's minus 50° out. Heaven.

[@danleep1185]

...and when your truck is stuck so bad that you don't know if you will ever get out...yes, sounds like heaven... I guess that I have just lived those situations once too often to appreciate this from a 'view'.

[@JiggyMcCue]

@@danleep1185 Nobody asked, loser.

[@gregoryarnold1484]

Over time, you have turned into an excellent videographer. Thank you for your hard work!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks so much for this comment. Jay

[@jackryan2451]

Fantastic job with that fish!!! And, thankfulness for the simple things in life. Thanks be to God.

[@bbkklyon]

Please share this with like minded people. We want to see him get to 200K subscribers and beyond! He is so worth your time :) Take Care Jay!

[@grandenforcer1789]

Everyone else would be terrified getting stuck in killer cold and you’re laughing. Your videos but a Monday into perspective! Thank you for that weekly!!!

[@user-pp6mn2jb4q]

found myself up till 3 almost 4 am binge watching your videos.. they helped my anxiety & i truly enjoyed them sooo much, so thank you ❤

[@maryanndavis8539]

I realize that it is dangerous with temperatures that cold.. however it is stunningly beautiful! Great video

[@TimM762]

Chains, snow tires, recovery ramps, dedicated truck shovel, winch with anchors, even buckets of sand available. Also, before stopping truck, drive back and forth packing snow down for a level starting area when you leave later Yes, you can ask me how I learned these things slowly over time! Love your videos ❤

[@mademoisellekaya1438]

Would studs have helped on ice? If a country allows those off course, mine doesn't. Although.. now that I think about it.. the snow is more so the problem.. hmm.. guess it's don't mind my reaction ☺️

[@TimM762]

Studs work great! Back in the day though. Rough on the roads. Can’t use them where I am. My job as a kid pushing them into my dad’s tires one stud at a time.

[@mayberry1965]

Learning through experience, Yes?? 😊

[@joycebiank7183]

Hi Jay, I love your videos, one of my favorites. Love when you are working on the cabin. Stay safe, stay warm.

[@ercedwrds]

That Honda genny is worth it's weight in gold. Shocking how easy it started up out there.

[@lynettescott682]

Thanks for bringing us along I enjoyed every bit of it 👍🙏😊

[@matrixdmt4662]

I would sit there, smoke pot and wonder. Keep going Jay.

[@user-es2ql4gj4g]

I've been a subscriber for quite a while, I've loved every video I've watched, but, I have to say this one is one of the best ones.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks so much!

[@conniedemchenko3860]

Nothing like fresh muffins. Great mini oven.

[@Whatt787]

I'm getting freezing cold just watching this, thank God I live in Florida, haven't been cold in 40 years

[@brenda0823_]

Ditto, havent run my heater in 40 yrs. Well barely. Lol

[@user-es2ql4gj4g]

Just a thought, and I know you are very busy trying to get your cabin fixed, but, maybe you could build a small shed for your snow mobile. I don't know if being out of the wind would make that much of a difference in being able to get it started. Again, I know you have your hands full right now and you are doing an outstanding job. Love your videos!

[@NovaScotiaSouthShore]

Your channel is the best Jay. Thanks for taking me along. Those northern lights are spectacular.

[@densityman1]

Gorgeous night 🌙 sky!!

[@AceLeon643]

Hay Jay I am a Newfie and I now live in BC. The one thing I miss is going to the cabin moose hunting. Watching you helps me relive those moments. Your food choices remind me of home. Thanks for the videos. Btw you can thank my wife who started to watch you and got me hooked on your videos.

[@katedee5890]

Brrrr... Pulls blankie up further. ❄🥶

[@perle13930]

Me to 😂 👍🏻

[@williammeek7218]

Jay the cabin is cold at the start but you warm it up fast. Why did you begin at night time? Close the door I was shivering as soon as you opened it. Love it when you film the sky at night. If I had a place like this I don’t think I would ever leave. What a dream come true. Take care of yourself. Far freakin out nice catch, or is that technically a catch. Doesn’t matter what cause it’s food now. Love it Jay. I think he wanted to be your friend.

[@Roheryn100]

Why start at night ? Because it’s probably Friday night and he works during the week…

[@williammeek7218]

@@Roheryn100 yer right , my bad. Dooh

[@Toms_Bright_Ideas]

Just amazing you surviving in that kind of frigid weather. Minnesota had a disappointing winter, and we have a cold snap in January but never close to what you have shown in this video. Despite the thermometer I think people have no idea how cold it is.

[@donnamiller8780]

I really enjoy being curled up in a warm cabin during cold weather. Reminds of the days when I lived in the boreal forest in Saskatchewan with my little girls. But also remember the not so nice days of being stuck. Thanks for posting your videos.

[@Randomizer939]

Stud winter tires wouldn't have this problem.

[@amped5234]

Your tires are not suitable for that environment, you might want a more aggressive tire for the winter.

[@barriedavidson]

Oh that crunching sound when you're walking on snow and it's super cold out....gave me shivers!

[@chelseagirl924]

After having moved to more exotic climates, your videos remind me how much I miss the snow.....now ❤. I live vicariously through you .

[@tonycarey5688]

Never travel off road without a shovel

[@karannewton3481]

Thanks for brining us along on your adventures. Love your videos.

[@mandydavidson6694]

I don't always post Jay, but I watch, I love these frozen winter videos. This one was exceptional! Thank you and take care out there. ! I love the northern lights. 😊💫

[@jonathanbrown6037]

Love this series. This is one of those videos when you've already hit the 'like' button, but you keep coming across moments that make you want to hit it again and again! This is a multi-like video!

[@deniseonstott934]

I love watching you’re videos every week. It’s an escape from the crazy world we live in. A breath of fresh air!!

[@sandratweedale2579]

Who could not subscribe to this guy? No one enjoys themselves more than our Jay. Way to go Jay, keep it up man it’s so much fun being there with you, (well kinda even if we’re 1000’s of miles away). We sure appreciate all your efforts, you’re the best! Big fan in Ottawa

[@wyomingwips7540]

Such Gorgeous Country there!! I Love seeing the Northern Lights, Beautiful! Quite the adventure in such extreme cold weather. Thanks for sharing, Looking forward to the next show!! Blessings 💕

[@flipwarrior]

You are a good man, an inspiration for everyone!

[@beryltaplin6914]

Thank you for bringing us along.👍👍

[@peperetuque7744]

love your cabin will be nice in the summer there for sure thank you for the video

[@joannemchale]

Chains are also helpful ,,so is the ash from the fireplace you can put it down as is or mix some sand and salt mix.. take care Hi Crystal

[@barryprimrose180]

Love your videos Jay, fantastic, I’m a carpenter in Scotland ,love watching you solve all you problems in your new place, keep up the great content.

[@Jonathan1964able]

Jay, love your sheer joy at being there it that crazy cold, your enthusiasm is a joy to see.

[@stevenrandolph5635]

Jay I just wanted to thank you for always sharing your great videos and beautiful memories for us that have no way to experience these adventures.from the bottom of my heart thank you so much.

[@davidsradioroom9678]

It was 20 deg C today, and I got cold just watching your video. Great adventure, though 👍👍

[@kennethkeideljr7523]

You are a beast eh! Negative 30 is big boy freeze to death cold. Pay attention and don't get hurt. Love your channel man

[@kennethkeideljr7523]

Im thinking your subs should gift you a set of tire chains for next winter

[@jorunnpedersen817]

Thanks for a New video from you. Love from Norway.

[@williamsimmons8927]

good stuff, sure looks cold, and you made it warm and cozy, thanks Jay.

[@glennpurchase807]

Thanks Jay. Always an adventure.

[@TheresOnlyOneWayToRock]

Glad you had fun. Thanks for taking us along. 👍

[@Zoofactory]

I really enjoyed this video. Time well spent. Thx! 😂

[@elviearasol5198]

Thanks for bringing me along to your winter wonderland

[@carolfugaban2071]

Thanks for the adventure 🐟 love from Michigan ❤️🖐️

[@paulganzell442]

Another fantastic adventure. I look forward to Monday's because of your videos. Thank you.

[@RiccardoTube]

love your work keepem' comin...love the -50C

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time. May the lord bless and protect you Jay at the cabin and working on the cabin

[@bwcok7947]

So glad you are ice fishing! Best part of your video!

[@perle13930]

I though the same thing, must be so satisfying to see a big fish pop up 🌱🌱

[@ECTOERICSARCADE]

Jay keep making them and we'll keep watching! 😉

[@deborahcox854]

This one had me sitting on the edge.. And again thank you for sharing the northern lights... I'm subscribed and have been for some time and not regretted it.. You always put a smile and sometimes a laugh on my face... Glad that your not stuck...😊

[@SubArcticAdventures]

Awesome video Jay. You capture things and portray them to your viewers so well 🫡

[@harrisoakley711]

Thank you for sharing your amazing experience.

[@patti3447]

Ashes from wood stove work like sand … I enjoy yr videos I subscribed ❤

[@maryq4546]

Hi Jay! I absolutely love your cabin videos. It’s exciting to see the changes. I grew up, watching my dad and my uncles build our cabin and you make the best memories there. I’m a woman, so I’m really looking forward to seeing the changes that Crystal makes. Don’t ever regret buying it. It was a great decision!

[@judithdavis7437]

Wowiser. Jay!! Woo hoo!! Loved it so glad the plow showed up!! Thank you🇺🇸

[@marcusshort4020]

Beautiful piece of music about six minutes in while you were eating. Absolutely beautiful.

[@basilcarroll9729]

We really love your videos !

[@Oldtimecarpenter77]

Thanks for a great video and all the best of luck to you!

[@lindacourtney5674]

Love all your videos so relaxing for me as a cancer patient❤

[@grantdodson151]

A great video, of a great adventure! And you had such a great attitude, even when things weren't going great. Love your videos.

[@TonyaGuest]

I really enjoyed this video. At first I wasn’t sure if I wanted to sit through a 27 minute video, but it was over before I knew it. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@juditate111]

Honestly, Jay, you never disappoint. This video was just full of tension, and you overcame it all. This is why I watch you faithfully. I subscribed a long time ago, but I went back and checked to make sure I was still subscribed, and everything seemed cool. Looking forward to the next video and thanking you for all the hard work you do to keep them coming. Stay safe and warm.

[@ColtonFromTexas]

Another great video, thanks Jay!

[@dagmarbrown2361]

Hi J, I think your cabin is paradise! Keep those beautiful videos coming.❤

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

I pray for your safety and continued extreme winter outdoor videos!

[@TorrellesEdit]

Man it was so wholesome watching you vibe with that fish. Really enjoyed this video, made my day better!

[@relyks1999]

Awesome video Jay. I'm always anxious to seeing your cabin adventures

[@dennisk5216]

Excellent video, I really enjoyed it. I’m glad to see you found ways to overcome the problems!

[@hazell1593]

I live in Ontario. I hate snow and cold but I love watching you enjoy it!! Stay safe!!! Thanks for sharing your adventures.👏🏼

[@cocodog85]

you need a fresh air intake for your stove. it will double the stove's efficiency. less wood and whole lot more heat in the cabin. happy camping.

[@johnminor2496]

Jay, when that Pike came through the ice --hole without a hook in its mouth; I would have immediately purchased a lotto ticket!!! Fine fish you landed, and another fine video.Thank you.

[@woodenu2]

Jay, you need to have a wood stash inside ready to go when you get there. No scrounging for materials to start and get a fire going. Have a place very simmilar you yours and dry ready to go fire wood is a must.

[@lorettahiggins3717]

Really fun video to watch. Keep them coming!!

[@kinerskorner1]

My dad taught me the floor mat trick and it has saved me on more than one occasion!! A very good video!!

[@jasonx409able]

Man that is awesome with the fish swimming out of the hole like that! Looks so delicious!!!

[@diegowolfe2744]

Jay you are seriously inspiring in these types of videos just doing your best against the best nature can throw at you, its beautiful to watch

[@diegowolfe2744]

Also jay would a covered area for the snowmobile be a smart idea to maybe protect it from th cold wind to not let the battery get super cold?

[@lucdeslauriers1021]

My God! Not scare of the bear, not scare of the storm,not scare of the cold. You are very brave, Jay! I like all your video!

[@joejenne3633]

Had a good time with you! Lol thanks Mr.

[@dreammaker730]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us 👍👍

[@stephaniewillson9383]

Ok, two videos...im in!! Loved the stairs!!!

[@martingould841]

Mate new subscriber from Australia. Loved the episode, can’t imagine that kind of cold. So beautiful out there.👍

[@sherrysteiner7684]

Enjoyed this video so much. I'm hooked on the camping videos. Waiting on the next one Thanks for taking me along with ya!!!

[@jamesperkins5075]

Catch and cook so satisfying after a tough weekend. Thanks Jay keep grinding.

[@WillieScott-fw4wi]

I enjoyed the video I enjoy watching you going through each episode just make sure your bundle it safely😊

[@helenaheller8073]

This is truly a lovely cabin good choice.