Moving into Our Dry Cabin | Off Grid Alaska

[@sarahamazinggrace]

To come back and watch this episode a few years later and see what you guys have done with the property, have since bought more property, and a remote cabin. Wow! Remarkable

[@melodymills5432]

Sarah...I was just thinking the same thing. It's amazing to see just how much they've accomplished. I'm tired just thinking about all the hard work that went into this homestead over the past 4 years.

[@staceyhazelett2397]

Completely agree!

[@kennyw.8644]

I spent the first 15 years of my life living off the grid, growing up in rural North Dakota, in the 1940-50's. No running water, no electricity, carrying water from the pump to the basement where my mother heated it on a kerosene stove so she could wash clothes. Our light was kerosene lamps hung from the ceiling. The old Kelvinator fridge stood in the corner and kerosene created the heat that created the magic to cool its contents. Coal kept the house warm during the winter. We'd drop little branch tips from the Christmas tree on its red glowing dome, the aroma of pine permeated the house. My mother baked bread, roasted our meats in an oven heated by wood. Atop the shelf on the stove an old Nash's coffee can held bacon drippings which greased the pancake griddle. Bacon sizzled in the old cast iron frying pan and eggs bubbled in the bacon fat. When the eggs came out, we'd drop a slice or two of home baked rye bread in the drippings, plop it on our plates and give it a sprinkling of sugar. I can still taste the deliciousness of eggs, rye bread and grease. Of course the stent in my heart probably is a result of that tasty pleasure. Anyway, you kids go for it. You certainly seem to be eating healthier and your 'off the grid' surely has more benefits than I enjoyed but that's progress. You know, I envy you, not jealously but with loving appreciation to live as freely as possible. I'll be watching from above, hopefully not from below, to see how you are doing when you reach my age. Oh, did I tell you I'm looking at 80. Like you, my life started at Camp White, Oregon in the 1940's. Best of luck, give 'em hell and may you both have a long wonderful life.

[@SkateMasterman]

I’m so inspired by this.

[@JesusIsLoveTR]

What a beautiful experience you’ve shared. Blessings 🙏🏾 Jesus loves you

[@bernadettesingh6148]

Thanks for sharing Kenny. I could picture your childhood as you described your first 15yrs of off grid living. You must be a writer! It’s amazing to see what Ariel & Eric have achieved in the last 3yrs. I’m also following them with positive jealousy 🥰 and wishing them a long and contented life. ❤️

[@petalss5325]

wow in 2 and a half years the place has transformed!! I can hardly recognize the area.. no garden, no shed, no root cellr, no chickens, nor bees.. nothing and my god u guys did so much!! AND I CAN’T STOP WATCHING UR VIDEOS!!!

[@karaduke8362]

I was just thinking the same thing. I just recently found their vlog. I’m amazed at how much they have done.

[@chrispakalns]

After selling this beautiful house, I came back to watch all the episodes again! Legendary...

[@tinglelingaling6]

It is 4 years later and I just watched the 12/23/22 video. This was the third video I watched when I found you. You were just as happy then as you are right now. What will the next 4 years bring? I am so excited about the new property.

[@livmaritengene4973]

This place looked rough when you moved in. Now, after much hard work I would like to move in to you (LOL). You are so creative and work well together. I love to see your vlogs, have seen every single one. Looking forward to next and next, for many years ahead...

[@gwenienelson2535]

They have vlog

[@HealthnWellness101]

WOW ! I JUST WATCHED 82 EPISODES ! WHAT A FANTASTIC JOURNEY ! I RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL MY FAMILY, FRIENDS,& NEIGHBORS !

[@snowflakemelter1172]

There's nothing like the feeling of owning your own home and land, however small it is, you know that whatever happens you have logs for the stove, and a warm bed to return to. Good luck.

[@karlajeffers2441]

I grew up pretty primitive at times - I thank God every day for my bathroom, shower and washer and dryer

[@RatTaxi]

I can't believe what you've accomplished in a year. Incredible.

[@bflogal18]

I remember watching this when it was first released. What an amazing transformation! You have worked so hard to create a wonderful home! I am truly impressed by your fortitude and vision. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@artliferedo4490]

Greetings from MN! I just stumbled onto your page actually in search of canning videos but my life has taken a turn now that Ive seen your other videos. I’ve probably have watched almost all of them, secretly living vicariously through you. Thank you for bringing us along in your journey. Alaska is beautiful!

[@KingLewyVIXIXI]

You guys have come so far it’s really crazy to see this far back. Crazy to how much you have accomplished in three years. Super cool.

[@1duckie]

I've been watching your videos for the past few weeks and didn't realize y'all just moved up there less than a year ago! Oh my God, y'all have done A LOT in a year! It is amazing and am really looking forward to seeing more videos! Love your dogs!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

angela horton thank you, we didn't get everything done we wanted to but we are happy with what we accomplished :)

[@algigirl]

Next build a moat or wide ditches surrounding the land edges. Winter time push the snow into the moat and summer time it will be damp and when there's a forest fire it breaks the fire under the soils n roots. Also can retain water for plants.

[@erroleabrown4317]

Thats very good advise. God bless you.

[@vernareed2692]

But what about the mosquitoes & bugs,wouldn't it make that worse?

[@EskimoInAlaska]

Wow thanks!!

[@sharonpreston2826]

I wish I would have recorded our move to Alaska and everything we've been through in the last 25 years. But youtube wasn't a "thing" back then.

[@megankerr297]

Going back and watching what you started with to what you have built and renovated now is incredible

[@geraldmickley5650]

Wow. Humble beginnings. Love the spiral staircase.

[@BobbleheadHomestead]

Really cool cabin, those stairs and it being practically new is a big bonus. Seems to me like a great starting out point, good find!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We love that it's new and very well built! We will see if any additions we do will be the same...😬

[@donnabennett1256]

I’ve been watching you guys for several years now. Today I went back to four years ago and your move to Alaska, including crossing the border into Canada and your journey. Today I watched you moving into your cabin and the aerial view of your property. It is amazing the changes you have made to this property. I followed you to your cabin on the river and now your new property. I can hardly wait to see the changes you make there.

[@suemagyari2992]

I missed this video back when! It was fun to remember how it all started. You have been SO productive and the changes are huge. Fun to watch.

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Now after all you’ve done through these months one can know and feel just how great you are together. As you know I follow most of your videos and just can’t say enough how much I admire you. Most graceful for sharing 👍❤️

[@jackgreen1261]

This is why I started coming we started from nothing and I just make you feel a part of everything period and their Troopers they build everything they need and is just so fantastic to watch it transpire

[@flashflair]

coming back to this video to see how it used to be, it's breathtaking how fruitful you made that land.

[@philipkuriger3420]

It's really strange rewatching these episodes again. I started watching right before you moved.

[@tiffanyspengler9166]

To go back and see how you started out wow

[@Saveddrip]

i just watched your most recent video day before. its crazy to see how far the property has come! well done!

[@WaconiaPrepper]

First thing is to put a Shed roof over the whole front deck entry area!

[@brendajones9467]

I have been watching you guys for awhile now but just now 3-16-2021 getting around to watching your move. You have really done a lot in a few short years. You should be VERY proud.

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

With this video one can appreciate what you have accomplished in this few years you live in Alaska. You have worked very hard and it’s fantastic what you did to your place and what you are further doing. You are both great and deserving of happiness forever more. God bless you my lovelies.

[@margaret8056]

I HAVE JUST COME ACROSS THE EPISODE OF THE FIRST DAY YE MOVED IN TO THE HOUSE UP TODAY HOW FAR YE HAVE COME IS JUST MIND BLOWING WELL DONE 👏 YOU 2

[@kingrafa3938]

Gonna watch this old videos of yours.

[@Flowergurl2000]

Love to come back and see where it all began......

[@Riversbend710]

Whoa!!! Very different feel.

[@martingreig2911]

We live in central Washington and I decided to start over from your move to AK. We are planning an off grid cabin in the near future...you are fantastic inspiration...even for us older folks 😀

[@jumpleadsx2]

Wow I hadn't seen how simple it was. You have come a long way in 2 years..

[@rate2875]

I finally came back to watch some of your older videos and seeing the beginning of your Alaska adventure is great. These will be an awesome catalog of memories to look back on when you too are older! It makes me feel like living an exciting, but peaceful life like this could be true for everyone if they put their minds to it!

[@lynsmith2698]

wow i look back at what you guys started with here and what you have now. You have done so much and its been so fun watching all the changes over the years. Great job

[@petesantana7302]

I love it. Thank you to show the most important stops . I could even imagine how could be this trip

[@30-06]

Nice to see where the things started for you guys in Alaska! Backtracking, watching randomly, trying to watch all your videos!

[@faithrada]

How exciting... Nice to get a glimps back... at your New Beginnings. You guys don't waste ANY time. 😊

[@jeophetersoria7075]

It's been a long time since you move In alaska and seeing you make smooth progress such an inspiring other people.

[@jeanneamato8278]

It’s insane what you both have done with the house and land. You should both be incredibly proud. 👍❤️

[@jayquintanilla5432]

I absolutely love your channel! We hope to live like this one day. It would be soo cool to kind of see before and after property pics or video! Keep posting bc I can’t stop watching!!!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Juskeymi Lazo thanks for watching! We are going to try and have a little compilement for a future video of before and after pictures 😀

[@sylviafoust9545]

That's a great area. Love the drone footage. Love your videos. Been watching you probably a year.

[@indiefolk101]

I like the music at the beginning. Congratulations on this move. I know it's over a year late but I'm just now finding your channel and I am really enjoying it. I look forward to watching your progress

[@caroldeaton619]

This granny from Kentucky is very addicted to watching your videos. Thought I was going to sleep when I found your last video of where you drove all the way to Alaska. But then this video popped up and I had to watch it. That's a cute little cabin I really love it. Knowing how you updated it from the First videos I seen after you already been in there a couple years. The first video I watched that got me addicted where's your cute little wash machine. Take care God bless.

[@MichelleCouplandHairStudio]

You two have come a long way since then !

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

That little utility vehicle looks like a baby compared to what you have now! I can't believe I've never watched this episode. Loving the peek at what it looked like before I started watching a year ago! Also, happy anniversary on moving in!

[@buddyduncan2095]

Couple of months late but happy anniversary on the first year in Alaska

[@melissamurphy1569]

This is so cool! Really enjoying your videos. This area reminds me of Lapine Oregon❤

[@loreneknight9755]

Wow...this is beautiful!! I've been watching u 2 + critters 4 awhile & it's interesting 2 see the "before". You guy's have done an amazing job setting up your homestead.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Disregard that last question, I see you found a cabin. Cool.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

They are out there. Keep looking and you’ll find a nice plot of land.

[@barbraallbritton4222]

Wow, you have really transformed this property to an amazing homestead. So beautiful to see it all in reverse, as I just found your channel. Blessings and much Aloha from Oregon 💜🌎☮️🌎💜🤙

[@cathyjones3403]

Great video the dogs are so young

[@boris2873]

You two have accomplished alot since you made this video!

[@jackgreen1261]

Wow it did look a little rough oh yeah this is what I like I mean they got an empty house and an outhouse how cool is that I get to watch them build for 2 years

[@carlosgonzalez4809]

Just found out about this channel and it’s been amazing to see all the progress you guys made. Congratulations you guys are doing great. I am looking forward to moving to Alaska as soon as I can!

[@valeriepowell1736]

I'm with 416 rem you have come a long long way Wow. It is truly amazing to see it like this and now.

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Great music alongside with video… After much hard work, presently your cabin looks and is real cool. Wouldn’t mind it being my home!

[@martyMcsupafly2]

luv the intro music on this one...

[@reneegentry4391]

I've been watching your channel for a few weeks now. It is hard to fathom just how much you've accomplished in one year!

[@angelabrown9472]

Love seeing where it all started!

[@deeanna5814]

I know the staircase had to go for functionality, but it was really cool.

[@kirkmanley3164]

Fun to see how far you have come in 3 years!

[@jackgreen1261]

Rough oh yeah it looks rough, the first two years is probably my favorite

[@petesantana7302]

That is an amazing beginning !

[@robertlemoine3500]

So cool rewatching the beginning again ,love the epic progress. Like subscribe and comment to keep this wonderful program going.

[@blackberrylady9265]

U guys has A Amazing place..really beautiful...Have fun & enjoying it.💯👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@mattwilson8298]

Wow you guys have come a loooong way! I only started watching your channel a month or so ago, and I did not recognize the place at all. I mean I knew you two built everything that you have now except the cabin, but to see your land in such a raw bare state was shocking. I wish I had half the work ethic of 1 of you 😂😂😂

[@georgettewood8894]

Welcome to your new home.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Dogs 🐕 & 🐈 Cats Adorable ❤️❤️🐈🐕

[@RawRawly]

Wow you 2 have come a long way !!! This video suggestion just popped up for me today. Congratulations guys

[@garyherlth9031]

Today is May 22, 2020. Wow have you guys done a great job with what you have put together on the property today. WOW!!!

[@simplereflectionofchristianity]

A very nice cabin loving it period and your adventure is just putting a smile in my heart.

[@simplereflectionofchristianity]

Defiantly nice that your neighbor's where the owners in my opinion. How many archers do you have here?

[@michaelboom7704]

You have done well in the short time moving to this area! Nice!

[@robertalynch5433]

Amazingly transformation.

[@kathzygy]

Watching this in 2020 knowing how far you have come. Wow the nerves and excitement on the first day. I LOVE experiencing this journey vicariously with you guys

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Enjoying another of your videos

[@TacticoolCraig]

Just catching up on your videos, your living your dream and mine lol. I will continue watching after work

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Craig MacFayden thank you for watching in your spare time 😀

[@TacticoolCraig]

I will keep watching, hopefully one day I will make it up there

[@johnthomas5806]

thanks for your service time, as a soldier and as a wife...

[@ilovemyservicedog8862]

The property that small I would’ve extended the loft to cover most of the upstairs so that you have double the amount of space to do like an office area and that way you would’ve had 600 so much square feet

[@jeanneamato8278]

I love the staircase!

[@tonistephens4068]

I loved your cabin from day 1!

[@TheLindyconner]

Wow!! This is a dream come true 😍😍😍

[@Traceman002]

Oh my great way to start, via a cabin in Alaska great find, great choice

[@julianammons6478]

Perfect Property, Perfect Cabin..

[@connielikens3415]

How fun!! So happy to have found this great video!!

[@erroleabrown4317]

Wow this is old but with all the gear you people put in so far this being July of 2020, it looks so much bigger inside yous did a great job making it look nice!

[@aksilrf2218]

Great video. I've been watching your videos for a while but I have not watched all your videos.

[@stonekingdom1088]

Moving right along, keep em coming! Nice staircase!

[@1989Falkor]

Congrats or your nice new place. I built a 480sq ft cabin in Michigan this year and a shed. Yes the Shed is bigger than our home. :)

[@1989Falkor]

Ahhh I see this was posted 11 months ago.... Hows the off grid living going?

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Terry great! We enjoy it very much ☺

[@yasminghani2073]

Enjoy watching your video

[@adoboy5520]

It’s good enough for 2. I like it it’s cute. Congratulations.

[@Gopiradhasix]

Awesome in my free time I spend time watching your Vlogs:)

[@davesmathers1990]

Hi Dave from western N.Y. I just joined your channel one or two weeks ago. With you guys being in Alaska and your farm now and having chickens you need to get a two guineas male and female for security once they get use to you they are great.

[@stacysavage6668]

Just found your channel. I'm in love with your tiny cabin 😍

[@4philipp]

That must have been the most exciting day. Move in day.

[@lenkubiak3051]

A long road ahead

[@hotsweetlady20011]

AWESOME GUYS HAPPY FOR UUU GUYSSS

[@AlmostHomestead]

Great looking place. We're in a 400 sq ft cabin and space for stuff is still a challenge. We have some stuff in a small storage unit but I hate paying for that.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We downsized from our last place and ended up selling quite a bit but I couldn't imagine not having a shed or like you said a storage unit for extra items.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

A storage locker in town sucks to pay for, but it is nice having certain things stored in town... I have 24/7/365 access to a storage locker in Ketchikan, and it is nice that when I get there on my boat (an open skiff) I can store boat equipment and not have to leave it in the boat. Also, able to leave expensive tools in storage when not there instead of worrying about expensive stuff left at my camp (cabin not done yet, tried to retire last year, but was promoted and I need to stay three years to retire with that pay). Hopefully the first building will be complete before summer is over; I’m recovering from a surgery right now but hoping to be able to go up for three to five weeks before I have to be back in September. Nice vid, nice cabin, but maybe needs another window cut into a wall downstairs, and either a window upstairs or a skylight (one of those expensive skylights that opens, makes the cabin into a tree stand). A great place to start, but don’t be afraid to make changes. Good luck!