Off Grid Cabin in the Alaskan Wilderness

[@tobiaspatterson4512]

I don’t know about anyone else, but seeing your videos pop up makes my day. Also I really enjoy the long videos. It’s almost like it’s own little tv show. So happy for the both of you acquiring this new property and opportunity. My wife and I bought a remote plot of land along a river in the mat su valley and we are planning on moving up there from the lower 48 this coming summer. Alaska is the land of freedom and opportunity and we can’t wait to live up there full time to live our dreams just like you two are.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Tobias Patterson that sounds lovely 😍 thank you for watching!

[@bunnygaffney2765]

Absolutely!!

[@MakeitMake]

Right?!?! I feel the same!

[@vonlipi]

Funny as I don’t see Alaska as the land of freedom....and that is good because variety is the spice of life!

[@wendycape7283]

My preferred Friday night viewing! I love this channel

[@Hannahsunshine-]

I can't wait to watch this when my husband gets out of work. I made the mistake of giving him crap in the past for watching new SLA videos without me and now I gotta wait for him 😅

[@gregw2388]

My wife got mad when I told her I was watching this while she was still working, lol.

[@CaDi_leE]

Same here! My husband and I watch this together ❤

[@MakeitMake]

That roof trick with the snow was impressive!

[@brendag2891]

Yes, I have a roof rake for the house but for my shed and other sloped pitches this is a really great way to get the weight of heavy snow off!!! Genius! You can control it better than throwing the ice pucks for snow roof melting, plus no chemicals. Crazy that there could be earthquakes there, tipping over maple syrup. What a wild and wonderful adventure!!!! Love it! Thank you ❤ for sharing

[@Bee-qe5hm]

"sometimes Beau has a hard time figuring life out" same Beau, same.

[@kaylynn3583]

I know I heard that and I thouht awww beau♥ I can relate

[@johnpossible6292]

I love your dog Bow( forgive my spelling of his name). He seems so mellow and calm natured. He looks like he just goes with the flow and doesn’t complain even though he probably doesn’t want to. What a sweet guy.

[@dinahquillen9380]

Oh my, you two really don't realize how much you contribute to our sanity. We can never thank you enough for taking us along on your journey. (That last shot of Bandit doing the highstep with his long legs left me laughing).

[@yeseniaaguilar8753]

I love how y'all treat the boys, and take them everywhere possible. Greetings from Texas.

[@loveandfaith6517]

Your comment made me smile...I call em pups.

[@gigigigi9479]

12:26: broke my heart in a good way; Daddy picking up Bo ; he looks so lost and scared. Wish I could give Bo a hug, what precious dogs you have.

[@jamesdennis5699]

Me as well. I miss Bo.

[@jamesdennis5699]

I’ve seen this episode before but it’s nice seeing episodes when they still have both dogs. I love dogs but it really hard when you loose them.

[@Sherryl-nh3ye]

😇😫😭😭😭

[@chrisjones-ys5zg]

honestly... you are awesome.. beau and bandit included. much love xx

[@MrButtercup5309]

Honest to God. To watch two people have such a simple, sweet adventure, when most of us are stuck trapped in our homes, is just giving me life tonight. I can totally imagine the fun of exploring this cabin, trying the old hot chocolate and sleeping under some dusty blankets in the cold. What could be better. Thanks for sharing your fun with us while we aren't having much. I smiled for the whole hour!

[@peacefulwife5199]

Yes indeed, best hour I've had in a heck O long time. Thank you.

[@amyh1045]

It’s so weird seeing you eat food out of packages! You two have to be one of the hardest working couples around. Loving the new adventure!

[@jadduck]

In a time of crisis, you guys are the MVPs. I don’t know how I’d spend my time if you guys didn’t upload these great videos.

[@curiouscat3384]

Yes. Gentle people, beautiful scenery, dogs, just back to basics :)

[@annielehnhardt_kolakowski5818]

We have to learn to be prepared, and not a soft marshmallow city person. I am from a rural state, and moved 18 hours to the city for work. So I know how it is to tough it out. We all think about readiness.

[@kevinsinclairsk]

Even people in an off grid house need a cabin in the woods. Love it.

[@karinhopkins6158]

Wow, I live in the woods but am not off grid. But garden all summer and freeze fruits. Love it !

[@lisafleming9603]

@@karinhopkins6158 😀

[@CharlotteWatson-d5z]

I hate days like this you handled it very well. Bless your heart. Love watching you all.

[@Fidg234]

I've never watched a video on UTube that lasted this long and I enjoyed every minute of it. I think it was an adventure for all of us.

[@Katiedid1975]

You might try a Matthew Posa video. Some are almost 3 hrs long. Wonderful to fall asleep to. If you can close your eyes and stop watching.

[@randymorrison6804]

I just stumbled upon your channel, and I loved watching the whole thing. Of course I was shivering the whole time. Very rustic, but cozy. Greetings from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

[@mohitarawat3220]

Really enjoying Alaska while watching ur videos and Love the way u treat ur dogs 👌

[@AikawaMartialArts]

I'm going to watch the whole thing as well. I used to not watch long videos until I watched a channel called Abandoned Japan there is a guy Kurt Bell that walks around to like old farm houses, abandoned shrines and all things if the past in rural Japan. Very very informative

[@Fidg234]

@@AikawaMartialArts I've been watching these guys for a while now and have been 99.9% satisfied with them. Hope you enjoyed it.

[@kathybelles701]

Terrific scenery for a Christmas Card picture.

[@RuSosan]

Can't wait to see how lovely the scenery looks during summertime.

[@htoddgriffin4787]

It would have been even nicer if their noodles had tomato sauce.

[@shakeme3290]

Take it easy on Bo. He’s trying to break in his new boots

[@Whiplash1937]

Miss Ariel and Eric,thank u guys soooo much for always making my day.still contracting,going on ten yrs.away from my wife,kids and grandkids.after a long 12 hr day,a sip of Seagrams 7 and one of ur videos makes it all worth while.gonna hang it up next yr and get back to the life u guys are living.love everything about y’all.be safe🙏

[@frankdodgee]

The best part is the love and respect and care you show your dogs. Love it.

[@jareddonovan9319]

"I'm really not cold" - Arielle. At the same time breathing like a dragon. I like how you look after your dogs.

[@kathleenmills1956]

Haha thought the same🙂

[@williamharn9048]

Hahaha, my thoughts exactly

[@stevenweis144]

Top priority. You nailed it. Stove, firewood, and snow removal.

[@randystogner5466]

Looks like Bo/Beau has exactly 0 F's to give about the cold.

[@michaelermcgowaniv]

I know he was cussing them lovingly the entire trip.😆❤️

[@ldg2655]

😆😆 that is exactly what I was thinking!! He looked like he was saying ....”sigh.... we moved here WHY”?

[@HelloMandaJo]

So excited for an hour long video!!

[@dinahquillen9380]

Yes, more please😃

[@stevekulbacki5238]

you folks are living a special life. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@lylebobroske5172]

I just had to pause video and say how heartwarming it is the way you treat your dogs. They look like they're very grateful under those covers. Looking forward to seeing your adventures up at the cabin. Beautiful video as usual. Thank you. Karen from Canada

[@jerriallen8091]

What a life you 2 young people have. None of this 9 to 5 craziness keep it up!

[@sarahmatthews5878]

I feel like you guys found a place that inspired Bob Ross to paint "A Cabin In The Woods" type paintings.

[@annalake4376]

You know you're old when the 90s seem like yesterday, some of the best years of my life snowmobiling all the time back then

[@herbertsusmann986]

I was going to comment the same thing. To me the 1920's is "old"!

[@callydavis3071]

I just LOVE how you guys look out for the animals first 😍

[@lisafleming9603]

Me too!

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

I absolutely love this video! I don’t know why but it’s very comforting. In this age where cellphones are the norm watching y’all doing chores around the cabin, drinking coffee/ hot chocolate,cooking and playing board games was so awesome! Love your fur babies❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ProfessorKitchen]

Y'all outside in Alaska without gloves grabbing frozen things. Me, a Texan, sitting in my heated office contemplating putting on gloves. LOL!!

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

I'm watching in my beachside casita in SW Mexico lol. No clunky gloves needed

[@journeytoasimplelife7834]

😂😂 brilliant!!! I thought the same thing - my fingers were cold just watching!! I need to toughen up.... 🙈😂

[@gabrielarivera540]

Being from Texas my dog starts shaking when it 60° f outside. He could not last a day in Alaska. Beau and Bandit are champs!

[@eeriks1]

I can recommend getting fur of reindeer or sheep for the dogs to lay on in the sled. Keeps them warm when travelling. Greetings from Sweden

[@donc9275]

I’m re-watching all of your videos and I love the amount of attention you’ve paid to improving your production quality. I think the reason the previous owner of your wilderness cabin only came out once is because of the effort required to take the journey. It takes people like yourselves who have an adventurous spirit to make the trek.

[@johnnyreb8030]

I'm happy to see yall care for your 4 legged friends properly. Some folks don't understand that a dog is family and should be treated with care and love. So I'm gonna like and watch your vids.

[@sherriekemper1828]

This was just so much fun and the puppies were adorable wrapped in in their blankets. Hope all four of you have rested and recovered from all the fun by now and thanks for including all of us in an adventure we wouldn't otherwise be able to have.

[@julieadolph5066]

Dogs look thrilled.

[@mariezafonte6473]

You look like two kids Christmas morning opening up their presents, going through all the stuff. The dogs are looking so sad and cold. As pretty as it is, can't wait to see the property without the snow. Maybe, in the future, you could build a pulley, zip line, to make it easier to get supplies up the hill. Enjoy this new adventure!!

[@inekev6566]

The dogs are too long in the cold natur, not good for them

[@peggyincili8880]

The dogs looked frozen need more warm sleeping bags just for them specially when they are travelling on the way across the ice but apart from that great to watch

[@johnnyfeathers2567]

You guys are true Alaskans and I would definitely trust you with my life if I were ever out in the Wilderness !

[@slynn5138]

I recommend that you look into Heimo and Edna Korth. He raised his entire family (4 daughters) in a small cabin in the very remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. In fact, he’s one of the only permanent residents in an area larger than most states. Not to take anything away from Eric and Ariel, I think they are great. But, the Korth’s optimize what you mean by a true Alaskan. Hunting, trapping, fishing and building your own cabin. Check them out if you dig this kind of lifestyle.

[@sohailakhtar5474]

It’s very difficult to maintain a cabin in winter weather but you guys are absolutely amazing to maintain this property.Keep maintaining and smiling…

[@superusr]

Watching you guys in that climate made me put on my coat in the room.

[@margaritarivera4396]

The notebook log is a great idea. You guys will have a great time looking back on your cabin adventures in a couple of years. Enjoy the cabin life my friends.

[@joewestelaken9698]

Friends have a cabin in north Ontario and hav e kept a journal of every trip and who was there going back to the early 60 s and to this day still do in 2021 . They photo copy all the pages just to save as the history of the cabin

[@lynnwiseman5333]

Poor O Bo !!!!!!! He's just not feelin it. I will live vicariously through yall, I wouldn't want to have to go through that much to get home...it is beautiful !!!!!

[@jbpost52]

Thanks for sharing your life with us. I am not medically nor physically capable of doing what you guys are doing. Being able to be a part of your journey makes me feel like I am there with you on part of your adventure into the Alaska wilderness.

[@rodneygow4083]

Me too

[@Alaska_Gal]

Dying from cuteness over the dog boots & jacket. 💜🐕‍🦺💜🐕‍🦺

[@JRR0013]

"We got coffee, people". Love this video. Congratulations, you guys!

[@EnlightenedEndeavor]

My young kids love to watch this kind of video of yours. It is like they have adventure right along with you. Your dogs so adorable. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

[@brendag2891]

I was looking forward to this video so much, and it surpassed my expectations. It is so much fun to find all those "treasures" and guess how and what all of the rich, pioneering and exploring history happened there in the remote, wild wilderness of Alaska. Very inspiring, and as Ariel mentioned, the chance of a lifetime. Chapter one.

[@vdwalt4464]

I purely enjoyed myself. When I die I want to return to this world as a dog living with y'all!

[@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993]

Me too....xxx

[@hhcosminnet]

You guys are living like pioneers. Me and my girl lived in the country side from March to December with more than you had (running water, hot water from the sun, heating with wood, toilet outside, shower outside, kitchen outside). We called it quits in December and went to the city. When cold got to us it became too much. We enjoyed it a bunch until then. But you seem to have a blast in those hard conditions.

[@jhomrich89]

Honestly this kind of life sounds great right about now especially in the world around us falling apart I could definitely see it happening

[@MB-id2ok]

“Over water.. frozen water” Bo whimpers quietly lol

[@junnielaine4208]

This was the best video! I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed every minute of this! If I was younger this would have been my way of life.

[@cwebblocksmith]

I really enjoy your videos. My family are in North Carolina and we just can't imagine how y'all survive with all the cold and snow.

[@billyb.9878]

Pike / canned. Fillet the pike, leave the Y bones. Pressure cook @ 10 lbs. for 90 mins. Y bones gone, use the same as salmon. Billy from Michigan age 69. Been spearing pike for decades. I don't harvest pike unless the water temp is 40 degrees or less. Good luck youngsters your living my dream.

[@martinkroll9287]

It's January 9th 2022 and just watched this episode for the 1st time. Very cool. I look forward to more.

[@morarumarianaaura972]

A wonderful way to finish the day..much love from Germany guys 🤗🤗

[@thekit1]

Bo looked so sad when you put his boots on.... so cute. I love following your 'crazy adventures. You two have so much energy! One day, I will have to visit Alaska.

[@fpoiana]

By far my favorite video! the end showing that we were there with you guys... that melted my heart! NETFLIX PICK THESE GUYS UP!!! THEY NEED A SHOW!! Cheers from Argentina. Fede

[@fpoiana]

PS: add a couple more ads, you need to monetize more of these long and super interesting videos, I wanna support you guys in that way! :)

[@debbiesummers7979]

Sifting through the boxes of treasure was brilliant. Reminded me of my cabin adventures 💕 Loved seeing your beautiful dogs all cosy under the blankets...and their boots❤️

[@grammysue7355]

I’ve been binge watching for a couple weeks since I found y’all. I went back to when y’all left Oregon. Y’all are amazing at overcoming obstacles. You’ve come a long way so far. Can’t wait to catch up to where ya are today.

[@doublerainbowsdoublerainbo7906]

These 2 people eat much more food, than most of the people I know (who HAVE all the conveniences) and they do it "off grid" with NO conveniences! Amazing!

[@brandybellmann7513]

I found you guys randomly like a month ago and have been binge watching your past videos. I am so into all of this totally awesome.,💚

[@Magdalena123-x4z]

I love how you treat your dogs. I wish everyone was like that. Loves for Bo and Bandit

[@thedubs4388]

Same! Think I've said on more than one of thier videos, I Fing love seeing spoiled doggos.

[@RuSosan]

It is lovely to see indeed. It's not a surprise really, considering how much more important good pets become in rural and remote areas in terms of practicality as well as the usual companionship. Especially dogs and cats.

[@robwestley7370]

Sandra Westley my tiny “Chorkie” wouldn’t cope with any of this, she’s cold at 1c which is 33f but she’s treated to the best care, after a awful start in life, probably coming from an illegal Farm, terrified of her shadow, but now a confident happy little soul, whiteout a nasty bone in her body.

[@kristenevans4557]

I’m loving these older videos. I bet building a gazebo structure with screening and a picnic table would be super handy there. A screened in structure anywhere with heavy insects is always a good thing. You guys could knock that out in a weekend, right?😉

[@gerrierichardson7127]

When I watch a video of yours It puts a smile on my face. You both take the time to explain yourselves with what ever you are doing.Liked watching you both go through all that left stuff.And like when you talk about all your trees that you have. I love this. It's nature.just Love your videos.😊

[@TheMons26]

I'm so glad the dogs got to warm up over night. They would have struggled otherwise.

[@jamesdennis5699]

I am living my dream vicariously thru these two. It’s great they did this channel.

[@paulberryhill2642]

Way to go guys! We are on our 3rd hundred page logbook for our cabin in off the Petersville Road. Keep the log going and insist all visitors make a comment. Passive rain collection is a big help. Put a sauna on the list. To get a nights sleep in June a small bug tent is essential used on the deck or on the floor inside.

[@kennetheddy577]

Hi, to the both of you. You two are the first camping show I watched. I followed you and was quite ( and your dogs) taken by it. I wandered where you went because the cabin progressed thruout it all. I stayed with you and told whomever would listen about this. I live in manhattan and ran a jazz club and a singer myself. This was the Very First Video I saw of yours. Now I'm completely watching many other people's videos. Your stuff wasn't coming up and now your back. Its jan.17th, 2022. I know now your a Brand. That's great. Carry on. Peace to you.

[@kennetheddy577]

Let me know what your up to.

[@gufredd9675]

I saw zero signs that Beau enjoyed this trip.

[@Brian_Saginashvili_]

So picky with all that food too lol. When you're that far out you make the food work lol.

[@Gardenergal]

agreed!

[@donnachristianson1502]

Perhaps some padding on the bottom of the sledge would help - he’s no puppy. It’s probably cold and bumpy otherwise. Good way to know fer sure - get in there and have your husband drive you around for 20 minutes. It amazing what you will discover. Best wishes.

[@debj4life478]

Yes, they needed some padding.

[@herbertsusmann986]

You might want to get a good Carbon Monoxide Alarm for that cabin what with a wood stove and propane indoor heaters etc.... Could save your lives!

[@sharaharper2253]

In the previous video they packed one.

[@josavo6377]

They have one

[@magdalenaschutz3089]

Kkkk see vf

[@joebuchanan9563]

Thank you so much for a great initial video. You guys remind me so much of my late wife and me when we first got married. God how I miss her and all of the spontaneous adventures we had. Please be good to each other and know that you only get one chance at this.

[@denesemaxie7930]

That’s looks like so much fun. I bet summer time the dogs will have a blast and yay for getting the wood stove working. What an awesome little cabin and all the cool things inside it came with.

[@Ck-ed9qy]

Your channel is a refreshing departure from the world right now...thank you both! I’ve binge watched it all and can both relate and appreciate your lifestyle, and definitely relate with the weather! I’m a farmer myself, and know the homesteading lifestyle of my past and current ways....you both are the real deal! Keep living the dream! And keep your content proprietary and independent!

[@milescivis1018]

Am I the only one who thought the minute they walked into that place: “bro, you gotta get that wood stove working by nightfall.” ????

[@tsar-bomba2413]

The stove would've been the first thing I woulda got in order. Wasting time on other non life threatening matters, noobie moves!!!

[@johnrobinson8955]

@@tsar-bomba2413 i agree I would have been on that stove before anything. He could have vented that stove out a window and kept that place warmer then that little propane heater. But that’s just me. I don’t think it was in that bad of shape to just get the stack back up through the roof and get a small fire going. As tall as that stack is it wouldn’t be that hot going through the room unless he got a huge fire going maybe.

[@crustybastard1068]

It's a man thing . He is not at all a man

[@paruldubey9557]

I just paused the vedio and thought let me comment first ... Was waiting for this vlog for the whole time... I really appreciate you guys.. Much love from India ❤️

[@RhinoDNA]

India! WOW!

[@MS-hd8yq]

I was a little worried until you got the wood stove going 😅

[@Zerochimp]

With all this Covid nonsense, I'm living vicariously through you guys!

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

Thank you for sharing these adventures with us! Love how you showcase beautiful Alaska 😍

[@mariagomez5135]

It’s so much fun you guys are very brave to do what you do God bless you

[@joanneandrea7298]

I literally sat and ate my dinner, enjoying a fantastic, glorious hour of some awesome content! The Christmas cards were such a beautiful touch and the idea of the 'Cabin's Log" (haha, see what I did there?? ;) ) is GENIUS! A trip out there in the summer will be epic for you guys! Still living vicariously through you two, and I thank you SO much for that. (Especially with the global current events happening, it's a welcome reprieve). I realize that the longer the content, the more work it is for you two - so please know your hard work is totally and completely appreciated!

[@kristenpotter2564]

I’ve been waiting on this video to drop and I was so excited when I saw it today! You guys definitely didn’t disappoint! Almost an hour long filled with tons of beautiful scenery, some good dog time, and lots of exploring! I always love your adventures! Thank you for keeping me (and my Sheltie) entertained when I don’t have time to get out in the woods myself! 💜

[@brendag2891]

Me too, Kristen Potter! I also was very happy to see 57 minutes of footage, all quality, as the history of the cabin unfolded through old clues. Very nice. Hard, but worth all of the planning and effort. I applaud their energy and resourcefulness. The journal is a great great idea!

[@kmagnussen1052]

I am a herpetologist in Texas. Our big joke is the unabridged encyclopedia of snakes of Alaska. We had a few made up as gag gifts. Nice hard cover and 500 blank pages. Great video looks cold glad I am not there in person. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through your adventures. Oh who takes care of the cat?

[@jimsteele7108]

There's a special place in my heart for warm cabins in the wintertime.

[@donnaarbaugh7596]

I wished you guys would do a video at least every other day. I so enjoy watching and learning from you both. Updates on the 4 legged children?? Would also love to see your whole house inside and out. God Bless you both!!

[@vickiotmani]

OMG MY DAY HAS BEEN MADE AND I HAVEN’T EVEN SEEN THE VIDEO YET! So excited for you guys for this adventure! Thank you for bringing us along!

[@slimjim3229]

This reminds me of our little place at the lake we had for 10 years. I miss it, but I don't miss it also. It's hard to explain. It's was fun but it was work. That 10 years went by so fast. Sort of like the saying about buying a boat. Best day of your life getting your new boat, second best day of your life selling your boat. Bitter and sweet at the same time. You guys are young so enjoy it while you can. You only get to ride on this ball in space and go around the sun so many times. 👍 You do get to keep the memories 👍

[@AmyJo5578]

I haven't watched your videos for a few months because we had to postpone our trip up to Alaska and I was sad, but we now have it rebooked and so I am so excited to get up there again. Your videos are calming and beautiful. I love your idea of the journal. You guys are great! P.S. I love your cups and plates. Its my favorite pattern of Corelle!

[@howdygunslingers3496]

Another great adventure at the cabin ! Love it ! Thank you for sharing !

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

Cool cabin guys! You should have a lot of years of enjoyment there. Yes there will be plenty of hard work repairing and maintaining but you’ll have so much fun when it’s done.

[@nancyyow2830]

Lived off grid for 16 years, enjoyed every minute of it but so done with that and the expense...a lot of money in sleds, etc..a lot of time too...in AK.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Nancy Yow yes we couldn't agree more, the experience comes at a price.

[@DeanJohnson67]

When even off gridder's in Alaska need to "get away" ;)

[@judya.shroads8245]

What exciting adventures that you are having. Congratulations on the new cabin.

[@holly2913]

I somehow stumbled across your channel about a week ago and I've been binge watching it every spare second since! ABSOLUTLY love your content! Thank you for giving us an eye into Alaska living!! Please keep this going!!! Watching from Michigan!

[@haroldrios5439]

I like both of your dogs 🐕 but Bo’s my favorite, wanted to give him a hug. He’s like an old soul 😃

[@vvvbbbbcccc]

I love snow - at your place! I don't ever want it at my place.

[@SuperOhsarah]

Bo is straight up not feelin it lmao

[@madzabinga8382]

Fun!! Good for you, investing in that getaway is going to be so nice! I guess you need to contact Stryker next, and see if they will sponsor you a bigger boat so you can haul in supplies.

[@patlsmith404]

So sweet to take care of those babies first! God Bless and love the cabin.🐾🐾💖

[@justinchadwick430]

Amazing life you guys are living. Thanks for sharing