what my life is REALLY like | OFF-GRID in the North

[@cindys3435]

I think you could film a off grid cooking show and people would love it. You inspire me and I’m 60 years old and have been cooking since I was 9. Great job on the polar plunge you guys. 👍🏻

[@Linneaandakela]

That would be so fun! Thank you very much :)

[@marirose19]

@@LinneaandakelaI’m nearly 63 & would love just watching you cook off grid too. Yes, excellent on the wim hof 😉plunge. Love your outtakes too.

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

Oh my Goddess, YEESSS!

[@NancyandMako]

Agreed yes

[@SteveC38]

Totally Agree!

[@kevincerce5056]

Ten years ago my wife and I moved from the North East to the east coast of South Florida. We purchased a hurricane-proof 4,000. Sq/Ft sprawling ranch on one half acre land that sits on a huge freshwater lake 130'ft rear lakefront property. No mortgage debt free. Solar-heated built-in inground swimming pool. Paradise found. 🌴🌴

[@debrakaplan1612]

I’m not sure how I stumbled onto your channel a few years ago, but I’ve watched all of your videos. They’re so well paced, so relaxing, a nice variety to content and ‘formats’, so to speak. Thank you for living the dream I want to do for 2-3 weeks at a time after I retire. The cooking, the van projects, the slower pace, the having so much less stuff. OMG I can’t wait. In the meantime I thank you for everything you share with us.

[@blessedveteran]

I'm so very proud of you for following through with the cold plunge. Remember, you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to 🤗

[@Linneaandakela]

Absolutely, thank you!

[@leighscott1877]

Those are beautiful!!

[@cynthiabromback8854]

Linnea..your cooking abilities from scratch are amazing and wonderful to watch.

[@kskogman125]

That spaghetti sauce looked amazing. Recipe?

[@margoburns9085]

You have done such a good job of showing winter life in the woods. I have thoroughly enjoyed this entire series. It brought back so many memories of my early life in Quebec, and I could smell those cinnamon rolls from my livingroom. Love, love, love your content!

[@hailahafley-kluver2052]

Ditto many comments here...I'm 70 and have loved watching you prepare this winter challenge; and watching all of it over time - even seeing how yours and Chris's relationship has been shared in his videos. Kudos for getting that last thing checked off your "to do" winter off-grid list - points over the top getting Chris in that dip also. The pot roast and bread looked so delicious. You asked in your last video what we've learned from you - definitely cast iron pot cooking!!! I could almost taste those cinnamon rolls.

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

THAT was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Safe travels hunni, i will miss the woods videos as I'm a woods girl to the core , I live for that soul soothing time coming up real soon... my place here is now a camper, my entire backyard is the woods WITH a brook WITH trout 🤩 and I canNOT wait to wake up there hearing MY birds and watching the trees bloom that I've watched for 39 years... I will continue watching your travels- I've grown very fond of the two of you and the fur babies 🥰

[@GrahamNessPasyer]

You just make me smile. I’m so appreciative that I found you, Chris & your great adventure. Like I said before, watching y’all has truly made my life much more happy while going through chemo. You guys are a GOD SEND! Thank you both.❤️❤️😊😉✌🏻✌🏻🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@barbwire8280]

Grind Jr Just keep going , tomorrow could be the best day of your life !

[@GrahamNessPasyer]

@@barbwire8280 😊NEVER QUIT!

[@mybestlifeever]

This video is by far one of my favorite to watch. I laughed, I was intrigued and you two are so sweet together. Akela and Kobuck are adorable. I was worried about Chris being sick and I thought, I know he won’t be doing the ice plung but he did and I laughed so hard. You two are crazy and so fun to watch. You made my end of day fantastic and Linnea you are an a damn good cook. I can’t wait for future cooking and recipes please ❤

[@CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson]

Linnea I love watching you cook from scratch. I'm sorry the deep woods hasn't been cold enough for you lol. The coldest Temps I've had was 10°. Given I had absolutely no type of heat, I think it was an accomplishment that I withstood the cold. Now I have low voltage electric blanket. Thank God for the Bluetti. I'm so proud of you and Chis for actually taking the plunge. Yikes! Can't wait until next week.

[@tammydemis7851]

You guys both make me laugh so much! I heard the ice cold plunge…for a minute or 2 is great for those suffering depression. It ‘s suppose to help reset the brain. I’m in awe of all you do Linnea. Including the cooking. Can’t wait for the bread and cinnamon rolls recipes. Give that sweet Akela an extra hug 🤗 from me 💗

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

It's a kick and a high, that's for sure. I don't recommend doing a full minute at first. But getting your head under quickly is key. We have winter bathing clubs in Copenhagen and the harbor is crammed every winter. It's a fun activity when everything is dark, rainy and cold.

[@jbrown8705]

I love your content so much. I look forward to it every Sunday. Your videos truly ground me and calm me down and help me focus. The contrast of your main content paired with bloopers makes this so enjoyable. It’s also pleasant to see a nice, sweet couple such as you and Chris. We don’t get to see that too often. Stay warm and healthy!

[@Sonia-cq9cl]

I know you share your life experiences with many people, but I feel so privileged to witness your happiness, giggles and thoughts. Thank you soooo much 🤗

[@maryl965]

Love the cooking! And thank you for sharing your recipes in a future episode. It's been great to watch the way you've adapted to the cold climate for the winter. So pretty there.

[@MegGirl2]

I love how the dogs look at each other when you said carrot 🥕 and how awesome of an experience to do the cold plung!

[@sherryspectre217]

When I saw the Contadina paste, I wept. It reminded me of my family and my grandmother, making her gravy on Sundays. In case you don't know, I am Italian. I love you guys videos so, so much. I can see you being a family, for a very long time, into your very bright future. Take care, stay true....☮️❤️🌱

[@gracekronicz7125]

You are definitely inspiring baking and roasting in a kitchen is one thing but doing what you do nothing short of amazing. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@magicboy821]

I'd actually wanna live with you for a handful of months because from several of your videos you speak about topics and life styles that I've been contemplating. Your approach to everything I find is the epitomy of how loving should be

[@w.k.hoover4059]

Came across your videos while stuck in the house waiting for my medical to kick in so I could have hip replacement surgery. Now the wife and I are in Quartzite living out the dream. Sold our house and purchased a travel trailer after 62 years in frozen, northeastern Minnesota. Next time you try winter camping, you should choose somewhere near Ely/Winton... That would be some tough winter living. Very rare if it doesn't hit -55 for at least one week... but hangs at -45 through most of January. Love your videos and thanks for the little push to spend the rest of our lives not to live and die in a cold house. Best of luck to you!

[@SteveC38]

I Love Watching Y'all's Journey! Thank You For Taking Us Along👍

[@sarah_n_tank_girl]

I have absolutely enjoyed your winter off-grid life and all the prep you did for the winter. The polar bear plunge was fantastic, good job talking Chris into it too. I am so excited for the sourdough and cinnamon rolls...I actually have a small dutch oven I'll be trying them in for one...maybe a sourdough bread bowl for some hearty stew 😘

[@karenb1627]

Chris scared was precious. You 2 are just too symbiotic. Blessed for sure

[@christinehowell]

So impressed with both of you doing the cold water plunge. It's the sort of thing I'd have on my list but I'd find lots of reasons why I couldn't do it. Well done... you inspire me!

[@scottemmer3301]

Thank you for an educational, wonderful time!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Linneaandakela]

Of course, thank you for watching!

[@19rickyricardo]

I love your videos so much; since the first one I watched, I was hooked! I'm planning on living on the road with my 12 year old pup and traveling to the west coast from Texas by this time next year. Yes, my dog is in his last few years, but I want him to be able to enjoy nature (and he still has the energy of a 2 year old pup!) It's been so stressful trying to plan everything, especially with the tight 2-year timeline that I've given myself to get my Jeep ready. However, watching your videos put me at ease and remind me how worth it'll be once I'm actually out there exploring the wilderness. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@taylorbookmiller3286]

Amazing video! Thank you for another chance to slow down and enjoy the simple things with you all. ❤️

[@kelseyharte4839]

That's so cute how he's holding on to you in the river so you don't float away

[@ldosucowboy3279]

Yes, enjoyed for sure. Saw the brief cameo of the eggs. Had been wondering how they worked out.

[@dinaracrawford5172]

I discovered your channel only couple of weeks ago, and I subscribed right away. Today I have received the mug that I have ordered from your merchant and exited to use it☺️ Just want to say that your videos bring so much joy and piece❤

[@belindarideoutclark3926]

Chris you love a challenge, hats off to you both. Not Me!!!!

[@bbrower26]

I started watching you as you researched for your van! I always look forward to your new postings. They just keep getting better. Love your growth in life. Seeing your roast brought back memories of my cooking years ago. Anyways thanks for the smile today watching you AND Chris taking a dunk in the river! Oh, and enjoy the keys fishing !!

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

The cold plunge is what we call winter bathing in Scandinavia. It's popular and normal for a lot of people. A pro tip. Get your head underwater as fast as possible. It makes the rest of you feel better and the kick/high is amazing.

[@casssalandro7567]

So excited you're going to be spending time in the Keys! Hands down my favorite place

[@susanbankowski2687]

This is now my favorite video. There were so many precious moments. Akela sniffing around the table, Chris whispering in your ear after the plunge. I am always smiling by the end of each video. Thank you again and amazing job on the this inspiring north woods journey.

[@Travelincloud]

By far my favorite "North Woods" post yet! This was so much fun to watch and feel the joy through your lens.

[@KnitsFromTheVoid]

It DOES look like a pit of death at first glance, good job supporting each other! I can feel the rush of Dopamine coming right through the screen

[@victoriacalleja2400]

Linnea, I love your videos! I found you when you were living in the desert and Montana. It was a very pleasant surprise when you decided to weather the Northwoods. I live near Shawano and totally relate to the weather changes and sunsets! You reminded me how much I love a thunderstorm, too. Love to you, Chris and the pups.

[@stevenbaxter5601]

I would go into shock about when my clothes were off. I'm really not good in any cold. Both of you are brave in my thoughts. Please, be safe!

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you, and yes, always!

[@luckywarriorakabonnies.1855]

Another fantastic video, love seeing the things you've doing as your chosing to do them. Love that everything is so real to what you both are experiencing together. As always sending vibes of Blessings and Love for your continued adventures on your journey together through this life. Can't wait to see pictures and videos from the Keys when you meet up with your brothers.

[@HeavenlyMama1]

Lines I so enjoy your videos. You n Chris n the dogs are so perfect together! I enjoy watching you cook and work and joke around too. Please Keep the videos coming and I’ll keep on watching them! Hugs💕

[@alwayselliemay]

I just love how Chris kept holding your arm/shoulder when you were in even though you could tell it wasn’t very deep ❤

[@vansionliving]

I am absolutely loving the cooking side of your videos. I love you excitement of how the cinnamon rolls turned out.

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good morning Linnea & Akela. You're both looking great. I'm glad to see you're doing well. Thanks for sharing another stupendous video, you lovely multi-talented offgrid women. That homemade sourdough bread looks absolutely delicious. 😍😍😎😎

[@MiraSky]

I’m living for this content!! I know your leaving soon but I’m gonna go binge watch all of this past winter!!

[@cynthianorton1440]

Just discovered your channel ♥️. My white shepherd lived til 16yrs my vet was amazed.

[@myfavoritesutube1]

from the north woods to the Florida Keys! That would be a whole new set of challenges for you to meet! Awesome! 🐬 I lived 13 years in the south part of Florida, which is why I find your cold weather content so interesting. Cheers!🐳

[@taylorlib]

Wow 🤗 hugs and thanks for sharing another fantastic video...reminds me of coo templ camping vacations with my kids in Maine. I felt Chris's water trepidation but your encouragement and excitement is contagious ☺️ Great job from you both!! Love your cooking and looking to try your recipes. I was a bit worried that bears will be coming out of hibernation soon. So happy you both achieved so much with this challenge. Love and blessings for the next page 💖🙏🏾

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Great video! You have done so much this winter and it has been a pleasure to watch you figure things out.

[@NancyandMako]

Excited for you guys heading south!!! Wisconsin is a wonderful place and you have done such a great job on your videos!!!! Love following along on your adventures!!! We just got home from Edisto Island camping on the beach!!! Have fun you two lovebirds!!!!

[@simply.leen.]

Seriously. How are you so cool?! As I'm tossing my failed loaf of homemade bread from my oven into the trash, I'm watching you cook an incredible loaf over a fire. I'm not giving up!!! I am so looking forward to your sourdough video recipe. I'm not giving up! (If I keep repeating it, maybe the Universe will hear and relent). Thank you for sharing. LOVED this weeks video. Not sure I'd be brave enough to polar plunge but I would def be like Chris and be damned if I didn't do it just because you did. LOL

[@kathykeys7872]

Your polar plunge reminded me of the time I jumped into a snow fed creek in the Black Hills. It was early spring and very warm out. My friend and I were suntanning and a jump in the creek sounded good. It wasn’t! All I could think was to get out and get out fast! I love to watch you cooking. It looks so good! With the heavy snow in the latest forecast for this region, I wonder if you are still in Wisconsin or have left.

[@tammycruz8189]

You guys crack me up Chris n his freaking hat I just love you too Please don't ever stop posting together because you guys are the shit !!!!

[@tomas5376]

Great video! The skills you are learning will serve you well for the rest of your life! By the way, if you ever decide to build another shelter, I suggest you buy some Mylar survival blankets which you could cover your shelter before adding snow. Much warmer and no drips! 10 of them will easily fit in a pocket!

[@Linneaandakela]

Thanks so much! Funny enough... I had one with me haha I just never even thought to use it! Thank you :)

[@bettysmith5032]

I really don't know if you are brave or a little off for that plunge but I enjoyed watching and sitting here hollering get out now . I'm 82 and jealous of your cooking. I never was good with yeast maybe you could tell me what I'm might be doing wrong. The weather is a little crazy in Alabama also ,it is suppose to be 83 here Thursday. Keep up the videos I enjoy them and Chris's videos.

[@maggycotherman2314]

Gorgeous sourdough loaf! You must be getting pretty bored to jump in that water. Chris is like "can we go yet?" and you're like "not until we plunge."

[@robint01]

Brenda and Ranger! Followed them for quite awhile now, and then we found you, leading us to Chris as well. Thank you for the book reviews. All sound like good reads. And hey! I had no idea about the info you have on your page highlights 🤦‍♀️ Clueless. ☺️ The cooking is great- the out takes hilarious! Beautiful Memories 🌿🌺🌿

[@stst9185]

I live for those bloopers at the end! Lol! You're gonna be in my part of the woods soon! I'm in Miami! Grew up between the Keys and here. Enjoy your stay!!!

[@heartdawg]

It's probably my favorite video so far!! And I've watched them all😊 I just love you four 💙

[@Linneaandakela]

Wow, thank you!

[@Lilasun]

I agree with Chris, the ice hole looks like a black pit of death! 🤣 But great job doing it anyway. Also love the moon walk. Lovely video Linnea. All the love to you guys x

[@VintageRed411]

We live in New England in a spot where we usually get several feet of snow. This far, we've only had a dusting. So far this month, I've sent my kids to school in shorts twice because the temps were in the high sixties. I hope this isn't the norm.

[@Linneaandakela]

Wow! Yes, such a mild winter. I hope it isn't the norm too.

[@isafeld]

I’m excited for your sourdough video!!! I’ve been making sourdough bread and discard recipes for the first time this winter, so much fun

[@rhondazappalewis3685]

Your awesome! You should write a book about your time in the Wilderness. How you cook and all, it would a hit! Now the cold plunge I don't know if I could do that, your brave. Great video as always ❤️

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

You be so careful !! Rivers can have crazy currents in them , just below the surface. I totally agree with you about that river! By the way, I read IAm Glad My Mother's Dead. Very good read by a brilliant young woman!! As a person with cold induced angio-adema. You are brilliant.

[@theracinghotel]

I was going to ask for the recipe glad I waited till the end lol. Great work love that Chris gets out of his comfort zone

[@YasmineAndHenrik]

Never heard of that dutch oven thingy, thank you so much!!! This is going to be a game changer to our trailer life 🤩

[@OMURTOPARLI]

Hello Linneya, you make very good videos, I left my heart especially to your video of traveling around Portugal with your mother, it was very good, have a nice trip.

[@VJDave906]

The next time you decide to come north, I suggest you come further up, into the Upper Peninsula. And then I suggest that you at least stay north of our main Artery, M-28. That way you will be pretty much guaranteed that you'll get the full experience of winter. I remember one winter a few years ago where it stayed -30° for the majority of the winter. By the way, we're supposed to get another four to eight inches of snow tonight, through tomorrow afternoon.

[@VJDave906]

FYI, we still have snow up here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWLOm394jNF7q9k

[@adrienneslair]

I think my favorite video of yours ever. Loved the cooking and especially the arctic plunge!

[@Linneaandakela]

Wow thank you so much!! I appreciate it a lot :)

[@suearcher8708]

I can't believe it's been two months! I was with you ( in spirt) all the way until the cold plunge. Thanks for the book recommendation. It's kind of sad that the weather was not what you had hoped, but you still had a pretty amazing experience don't ya think? So, will we be seeing Noah's finished van down in Florida?

[@bettyvanwhite6745]

Ok, I was salivating watching you eating those cinnamon rolls...thanks for sharing your latest reads. I'm gonna pick up a few.

[@tiffanyarmstead4148]

This was amazing too watch hun thank you so much

[@martykong3592]

:) JUST WOW~!! Thanks MUCH for sharing! ALL the BEST to ALL of you! Cheers! :)

[@andreaewert7204]

Yummy everything looks soooooo good! 😋😋😋 I love cooking in my Dutch ovens over a camp fire!🔥🔥

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you! I surprised myself with those cinnamon rolls :)

[@frannyblue06]

Looks like we’ve got a super huge storm coming our way. Glad you got that plunge out of the way! 😂

[@Linneaandakela]

Haha I’m so excited!!

[@cls85]

all of your videos are SO great! (and the "bloopers" are just icing on top ; )

[@Linneaandakela]

Glad you think so!

[@laurahouck5435]

Very much enjoy your videos. This is my new favorite one . Looking forward to the bread and cinnamon roll recipes.

[@thewalton5]

Oh my goodness, you'll pass right through me...Naples, Florida!!! How freaking AWESOME!!! If you happen to need a place to park, we have land

[@vn2356]

Just did a vacation in key west. It was so beautiful 😍 we talked to some van lifers down in there and they said it was very tricky/hard. Not easy to find places to park etc. But man I wish I could go back to that warmth! Good luck on your adventure!

[@vickikurdziel7975]

This was a good video, the winter here in Buffalo NY has been very mild ,especially for us.😊⛄

[@mscattale]

My momma always dusted her roast with flour then seared it. The stuff on the bottom made wonderful gravy when deglazed!

[@margaretrosin7853]

Loved this one! You guys really make it look easy 😊

[@lorraineowen7978]

Hi all, 👋 this was an extremely entertaining video, loved the cooking plus the cold water plunge... 🥶 Well done to you both👋😀

[@journeywithserenity5655]

I love your videos and the candid reactions! It’s what made me follow you when you built Togo😊

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

This is the best vlog I’ve seen today. Very entertaining! The best one I’ve seen of yours. Loved it.😬 ❄️💜❄️

[@judithsimoni357]

You are a true joy to watch!! 🥰💖

[@HendersonJen]

I wish I had the balls to jump in the river this time of year! I am so glad to have stumbled across you! You have me really wanting to cook outside over a fire.. I dont know what it is, but food just tastes better that way!

[@angiebrowder2075]

OMG HOW HYSTERICAL👍 MY two funniest scenes/or sayings...... THE MOON WALK 🤣🤣 and. .... THAT LOOKS LIKE THE PIT OF DEATH 🤣🤣🤣 You guys are great👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hannahsgrace4U]

Girl, you are BADASS! Great video!

[@myhumblelife7756]

What a packed video! Really nice job on all the dishes you made! Makes me want to do some cinnamon rolls! 💜

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

I really love your videos! So brave with the polar plunge! ❤

[@craftyShirleyG]

One of your best videos I think.

[@orangecouch]

I assume you'll do a wrap up video of some kind. Will you include how much you guys actually consumed of the food you prepared?

[@belindarideoutclark3926]

YOU DID IT!!!!!! YOU ROCK CHICK!!!!!

[@mariepalkiewicz852]

Our favorite A beautiful Chuck roast we're having one tomorrow yum yum yum

[@montybarbee8128]

I can’t wait for the sourdough recipe and more…..

[@Linneaandakela]

coming soon! :) Thanks for watching

[@belindarideoutclark3926]

Best,love watching you both

[@lindafalkowski6244]

Simply wow!

[@jimmymalone3494]

Great job on your off grid cooking!! I enjoyed your video.

[@gracebrake9668]

absolutely love what you are doing! I am halfway through my own van build, and your van build series has been one of the ones I have continuously gone back to for help. I was wondering what you do for internet? especially since you like being in the back country often!