How To Prepare So You Can SURVIVE An IDAHO Winter

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Hey, thanks for watching! To get moved to Idaho shoot us a text or give us a call [phone]. Links to products in the description.

[@davecalvo6418]

Hello I just found your channel, Ive been trying to buy land in Sandpoint since 2017. I came close a few times just to be outbid by Californians (no comment) I was there in 2020 visiting with good friends that live in Sandpoint, currently living in CT (no i'm not a liberal and I love guns) but this place is not for me and I need to be in the woods with my bow. My GF and I have a few years left before her daughter graduates then hell or highwater I will be in Sandpoint. My question is, do you think the market will cool off a bit in a few years and land will be a bit more reasonable?

[@bobbyboi8820]

Not with those prices, we found better in Utah. People want to pay half a million just to struggle through the winters, also the drivers here suck. My insurance went up after two accidents due to people sliding into me. Idaho used to be a good deal, with how the market is there isn't much of a difference anywhere else. Might as well pick where you can live comfortably, no more 2 months of summer and 10 months of winter/slush/rain.

[@Deetroiter]

Being from Michigan, I'd fit right in! Good idea addressing the Vitamin D aspect. Many people in the great lakes region is Vitamin D deficient due to being indoors for 4-5 months out of the year. I'm a believer that there's no replacement for the real thing (getting some sun) but it's great that we live in a modern age where we can get the next best thing in a bottle. One thing we do in Michigan as a general rule of thumb is to always keep your fuel tank halfway or higher. That way if you get stuck or stranded, you have plenty of fuel to keep warm with your vehicle running. One of the biggest failures in cold weather is the battery, make sure that it has plenty of power before winter hits! Lastly, keeping a small bag of kitty litter can help for traction if you get stuck or you can also use your floor mats in an emergency situation. For you Californians that moved to Idaho...familiarize yourself with the defrost button. It's there for a reason and is quite useful.

[@ericroberts7485]

Tanning is actually a game changer. I’ve never said to anyone this I just did it because I knew it helps. Been doing it my whole life.

[@Ewoodmi]

Ive found the best solution for long cold winters in Michigan Is moving to Florida , December through April. Really good solution.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

That sounds like a dream for some people.

[@Zorlig]

It's on the list!

[@lyndaunruh3509]

❤so happy we made the move back to Idaho. Grateful to the lord . Your advice was very helpful. Praying that you will be well soon

[@annam1969]

Love your video. Pray for speedy recovery. Covered most important facts. Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing about your brother. We all need to here about this. Very true. Up here Far north Idaho, very relatable. Sharing your video to the newbies up here that their not the only ones. We all need some sun🌞. Even if its a tanning bed salon or a lamp. Nice meme inserts. Sooo funny and true.

[@gmariet1391]

Good show ,great advice ! Prayers for total success in surgery 🙏❣️Hope you feel great soon ! 🌄

[@maj6190]

Thanks for the practical tips, especially for personal care. Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

You bet @maj6190 surgery was a success and recovery should be done by January. Just in time for Timbersled season. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@michaelpalosaari9460]

I just realized I wasn't subscribed to your channel, yet I watch so many of them, the algorithm has you in my feed. I'm subscribed now. I moved here on 10/02/19 from arizona and live in Spirit Lake out in the surrounding woods on 6 acres, with my horses and such. Your videos have brought me tons of information that I hadn't yet discovered myself and this video one is SPOT ON!! I grew up in Mpls, so I'm no stranger to winters (I'm 57). I lived in AZ for 6 years. I had to move back to 4 seasons and didn't want the Mpls COLD! Compared to there, its not too bad here in the cold department. lol. Perspective is everything. I wanted to comment to tell you that even residents of this beautiful place have benefited greatly from your videos! My condolences to the loss of your brother. Thats a doozie! I work in mental health and your list of potential winter side effects is also very good. It really doesn't take much to keep on top of our health, and I know it can be hard to do. Again, thanks for putting the time in to make these! Much appreciated! Peace.

[@billyandchristiane]

Trent, thanks for all of your helpful insight, careful thought, and time dedicated to these videos. For us, living in North, Idaho is more of a vision than a reality but who knows! We truly appreciate all of the honest insight about what it’s really like to live there (including the winter months). Somehow, your honest candor makes bitter truths feel warm & inviting. 😃 I hope that your recovery from surgery is going well and look forward to hearing more from you in 2024. -Christiane

[@bself1111]

Glad to meet you the other day by Hayden Lake. Hope your recovery is going well! Will keep praying for you. Very practical tips here-several I hadn't thought of. Thanks!

[@MrRmeadows]

Great video. As someone with skin cancer and relatives who have died from it. I would avoid that tanning thing. Get well soon.

[@brittanygilmore-oc3dg]

My husband is flying out next weekend to discuss details for a possible business opportunity in Rathdrum and if it goes through we will be moving to Rathdrum from Colorado Springs. I really enjoyed and appreciate your informative videos 👍🏼

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

That's fantastic! I hope it goes well @brittanygilmore-oc3dg We'd love to help you get set up here if everything goes well. Feel free to reach out anytime. [phone]

[@nicolew.1987]

I really appreciate your videos. I hope my husband & I can meet you someday. ❤

[@sbfteague]

Also having a way to go to the bathroom if stranded was brought up by a You Tube channel or two. Kitty litter has been suggested for a traction aid too. I haven't tried that one out yet.

[@sbfteague]

May your surgery and recovery go well Trent.

[@kanemetal]

Try nearly 30 years in southeast Alaska... =)

[@trailblazeratv6306]

Have some electric space heaters incase you need them and you can always use your oven for heat in an emergency

[@NW_Ranger]

All good stuff applies to anyplace that has winters.

[@ldpetchell]

Cut the carbs as well as alcohol. High processed carbs causes mental highs and lows that are hard to adjust in during winter. Protein and good healthy fats keep the brain less fog free and helps with depression. D3 and k2 are also great and needed by anyone in northern states.

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

Thanks for the videos. Very helpful. Just applied for an Estate Manager job in SUN Valley, but they only have 260 days of sun! LOL....and I am here in Scottsdale with 330+. We'll see if it's God's plan to move.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

If you have a 2 wheel drive pickup you need tire chains and extra weight in the bed

[@Naule01]

More so than snow tires having a set of chains and knowing how to put them on is important. Snow tires alone are only useful in certain conditions.

[@nicolew.1987]

Sorry about your brother. My husband also lost his brother to suicide. 😔

[@audiophileman7047]

Thank you for this really good list of winter survival tips. 👍👍👍Does all of this apply in the Treasure Valley too? They don't seem to get as much snow like Northern Idaho does. Mental illness seems to be prevalent everywhere, so I'm not so sure that Idaho is any worse except for what they call "seasonal affective disorder". I would think that warm clothes, hot beverages, and doing indoor activities (e.g., playing a musical instrument) are great ways to get through a bitterly cold winter. I've actually heard that more babies are conceived during the winter than at any other time of year. ❤ Now that warms me up just thinking about it.😊

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

The list is pretty comprehensive for anywhere that has moderate to severe winters, including Boise. Idaho definitely has higher rates of mental health issues but I’m sure it’s more complicated than just changes in the season. And I do believe that baby statistic is accurate. Gotta pass the time somehow when it’s cold outside.

[@audiophileman7047]

Thanks for the further feedback. Seasonal affective disorder has to do with a lack of exposure to sunlight. I've even seen it happen in California when there were extended winter days when there wasn't much light. Your best tips to combat it are the Vitamin D supplements and tanning booth sessions. Now you can partly see where the expression, "I can see the light." comes from. Best of luck to you with your surgery, Trent. 💪👊@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho

[@scottbenke7182]

Fun fact, Boise is about 500 feet higher in elevation than Post Falls.

[@analyticalchick3064]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho I hear St. Maries, the teens get into drugs and alcohol a lot because they think they don't have anything to do... eyeroll

[@ASL2012kd]

Could you link the vitamin D you use? Thanks for the awesome list to surviving North Idaho winters🎉

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Sure thing @ASL2012kd I'll put it in the description

[@wina018414]

Where does one find a winter driving course. Im actually here already not from Ca but TX

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

Empty parking lot :)

[@L.A007]

Are there enough jobs for mental health professionals/psychology undergraduates in Idaho? How good is the culture of mental health in Idaho ?.. in terms of funding/ moral support etc??

[@wolfeadventures]

How much Vit D do you find works for you?

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

I’m taking 1 to 2,000 iu everyday but I also eat a lot of meat and fish and limit harmful foods and drinks.

[@wolfeadventures]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho thank you.

[@SeattlePaulie]

Maybe a little K2 to go with that D? You can eat fermented foods to get it, or A LOT of chicken. But us red meat guys probably don't get enough to help process the D.

[@brennanmcgee]

Also, don't stay indoors the whole time. Make a point to get outside and do some activities.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Really great point. That cabin fever is very real. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@OldJoeBlows]

I want to get out of Southern California so bad…one day.

[@ldpetchell]

I'm a conservative living in Oregon most of my life. A state that is going more left every day. I love visiting Idaho and want to move there to retire. Here in Oregon we go through all the same prepping, however we have very wet snow and ice some winters. But the grey winters are the same. Hoping the Oregon housing market stays a float for a few years, so we can afford to sell high to purchase an acre or so in N. Idaho. Need to get out and away from the left in Portland. I don't see it getting any better. And yes, we would vote conservative in Idaho as we do in Oregon.

[@beepsarieaniIwee]

Same! Washington State here and I’m 100% done with our Governor, high gas prices, gun laws, leftist, taxes, litter, bad traffic, crime and a slap on the wrist etc….good luck to you! I pray you can retire and have freedom in Idaho.

[@gnarlycat]

🔥

[@jameskerrigan2997]

20 years interior Alaska 3 years Idaho. If you can't handle mild Idaho winters stay out of Alaska.

[@12man21]

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[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Gold star!

[@robertdouglas8895]

I don't know anyone here in N. Idaho that has air conditioning in their house.

[@randyw8687]

😂😂 the headline should say “how to survive a idaho winter for former californians “ which is a quick dusting of snow. idaho you have no winter like you think

[@Muddjones]

Maybe to dangerous for this guy he may need to go back to California

[@mackellyman5642]

Can't ya look after him for us?

[@j.c.davault8170]

This is comical. People don’t get it. The people that lived here are people that are hard.

[@paulleavell4317]

Klan Life!