24 Hours in an Ice Fishing Hut | Boiling Burbot in Sprite

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Happy New Year Folks! 🎊🎆We kicked off our ice fishing season with fresh baked cookies and confronted a tiny Alaskan thief (Ermine). Thank you for coming along our adventure! 😄 ~ E+A

[@livvig]

Happy New year from Norway🥳💥

[@susansteen9252]

Do you still have the cabin where you put a new outhouse in? Have not seen you out there in about a year!

[@beeamerica5024]

Happy New years guys y'all are the greatest 💪💥

[@cherylmosher6026]

Happy New Year from 🇨🇦 Thanks for bring us along 😊

[@oakacreshomestead6559]

Are they called ‘BurrButt’ because it’s cold there? LOL!!! ~ kiddin . . . 😂 Happy New Year kids!!

[@rogernation2551]

The one thing that sets your videos apart from all the rest is the “burning question”. What are they going to eat?! Doesn’t matter what the task at hand may be. The variety and exotic food you two consume is amazing. And 90% of it is “in house” food. We really enjoy your videos. The longer the better. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlaskaBrandy]

I won't lie ....I have tried a few meal ideas they have tried. Hands down.....the best was toum. Freaking delicious and I love making it. I always cheers my food when I'm having toum in their honor. 😆

[@georgieoldham8322]

I agree with you. I really enjoy their adventures but I love to watch them prepare and enjoy meals.

[@nancyrea3863]

I am waiting for either one of them to say, “yuck. No don’t like that.” LOL. 😅 Happy New Year. 🎊🎊🥳

[@sidclark3249]

I agree also. And I always comment to myself about their eating standing up, so much. Ha! Ha!

[@rogernation2551]

@@sidclark3249 hahaha, I also wonder what that’s about. I figured it was just their metabolism, always on the go.

[@EggCup-vv6vp]

Ariel with her back to us wrangling the fish with only its tail showing and her repeatedly shouting Eric’s name is absolute comedy!! Thanks for including that clip in the video. 🤣🤣

[@deecooper1567]

Yes ‼️ all I could think of was…. What a slippery little devil 🐟🐟 Reminded me of the movie Pretty Woman when her oyster flew off of her plate ( for those who remember) ROFLM@O 🤪🤪🤪 Waay to cold for me 🥶 yet it’s an adventure both of you enjoy 😃 💖👵🏻❣️

[@gemigirl5521]

Watching the 2 of you enjoy an ice fishing hut like a 4 star hotel is why I love watching your channel so much. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@josephbenyisrael1768]

I am glad this channel doesn't shy away from publishing mistakes and doesn't take failures as a stalling point but a learning curve in life. Thanks for the free education!

[@dingvelasco6102]

Like many who've followed you from the start, l'm glad that you have one of the channels that grew its audience every week because you not only entertain and educate us about surviving with flair in Alaska, you also showed us what two people can achieve if they were in tune with each other in love and in vision because you truly respect and appreciate each other without ever saying in all these years. From the bottom of my heart, l thank you and wish you another marvelous New Year ahead! Ding from Tiwi, Albay, Philippines!

[@rocketmom60]

Plus they never beg for subscribers and thumbs up. However, I hit thumbs up as soon as it comes up on the screen.

[@georgieoldham8322]

​@rocketmom60 no sponsors or commercials, just E+A!

[@qismyfavoriteuncle9856]

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and hope you both have a Very Blessed New Year🎉

[@kingrafa3938]

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[@DareBehr]

I think it was hilarious when you said "this place is booming".......a snow machine so far away you could barely see it. LOL

[@the-reading-lemon]

Ariel's face when she dropped the fish was absolutely hilarious, thanks so much for including that in the video, it made me laugh out loud. You're always so fun to watch and I never miss an update. Happy new year to you! May it bring you many wonderful new adventures, no tech issues whatsoever, awesome new projects and many lovely experiences.

[@JoshuaSchroeder-pm1en]

One of your best ones yet! I loved the energy; you were like children on Xmas morning seeing the tree with the presents upon your arrival! Awesome way to spend a Christmas together!

[@lynnloehr1566]

How far you two have come, from a little hut huddled in the cold and wind, to a fancy fishing cabin with curtains, heat, and a real bed!! That is the measure of success. You two are so fun, for Ariel's fish juggling to Eric saying to "close the lid on that tackle box so no one sees what we are fishing with" while showing his 824K subscribers what he IS fishing with, thanks for taking us along. My favorite part was the chocolate chip cookies and what lack of sleep did to both of you!

[@Ziajaimebedell]

I like it when Ariel calls Erik's name everytime she catch a fish😅😅

[@heatherwanderer777]

Watching her wrangle the fish in her arms like it was an unruly toddler was perfection! 😂😂😂 I too have zero idea how to properly hold a fish even though I've been fishing for 20 years, I don't generally pose with them but whenever I do, I look awkward AF! 🤣

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

It mainly depends on whether the fish have sharp teeth (or stingers of some kind, etc), and whether you're planning on keeping the fish (if you're throwing it back, you don't want to hold it in a way that will cause it to die).

[@wandagordon6453]

Y’all crack me up! Sleep deprived fishermen! Looks like y’all had a Merry Christmas! Praying for a wonderful, blessed and happy New Year! Love you guys! God bless y’all! 😀♥️🙏

[@jim6390]

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[@tiffanyfrost8608]

As always, THANK YOU for posting another adventure! You have inspired me in so many ways over the years. From cooking, food preservation, gardening the list goes on. May God continue to bless you with good health and happiness in 2025!

[@nelidebarreto6032]

Muita saúde, paz e prosperidade,

[@nelidebarreto6032]

Feliz Ano Novo pro casal lindo,polivalente,tudo que fazem e perfeito,Deus os abençoe com vida longa,anos que vejo Erik e Ariel ,desde a outra propriedade com o cachorros,, a Estufa muita verduras ,le

[@kathrynepler6877]

Another wonderful video, I grew up in Minnesota and the lakes there in the winter look like towns with all the ice fishing huts out on the ice. Some of them are very sophisticated

[@Tjo-s6y]

Thanks you two, that was the most casual, natural video I’ve seen you make. Sharing the real you we all love. That was a real gift 🙏🎄☃️🦌

[@cherylosborne9382]

What an ice fishing hut!!! That is fishing in style.

[@stephenboyd8237]

I have watched your videos for several years now and have totally enjoyed them. Greatly saddened for the loss of your dog's. I am a dog person myself and at 73 have owned many of them. One thing that i wish to see is a cookbook of the two of you many creations. Well and maybe a Calander of your previous years many accomplishments. Happy New year Guys well done.

[@lynnsweeney4529]

Good evening, my favorite Alaskan kids. My husband and I have been watching your channel for a while and are always in awe of how well you two work together. You two are quite the inspirational couple. As always thank you for taking time to share your wonderful videos with us all. 😊

[@johnensminger7675]

As always.... enjoy your new posts and old! Great post! Funsville!! Soo cool!😊 Thanks for sharing and taking us along with you!!

[@Marlenesgardens]

When you said Lake Louise I thought you were in Alberta Canada, then you said there was a guide. lol Not seen you have a guide before. I watched this video then went back to wish you a very Happy New Year and thank you for continuing to put out great adventures, garden making, building your workshop, and the seed house too.. 😊 Be well and enjoy your life. See you next year.❤🙋‍♀️👥🇨🇦🎉

[@suewhalen3919]

Yes! I was excited to hear they were in Canada, as well! LOL. Wrong Lake Louse.

[@serious2204]

The fishing acrobats and the sleep deprived laughter added much . Nice accomadations.

[@marysmith2206]

Seeing your little visitor was so sweet.

[@robertmiller6267]

Merry Christmas you two, and happy new year

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Merry Christmas to you as well and Happy New Year! Thank you!

[@owlgirl1998]

Thanks for the fun adventure! May your new year be full of fun, adventure, and joy!

[@BusterCreekOutdoors]

Here I will give you a couple tips … for the burbot use a whole smelt on a treble hook and dead stick it like 1 inch off the bottom …. Or a jig head tipped with half a smelt and thump it up and down on the bottom of the lake … they are bottom feeders … now the lake trout when using the big tube jigs tipped with whitefish or sucker belly’s you have to work the bait … drop it right to the bottom and bounce it off the bottom a few times then reel it straight up to the hole and just keep repeating that … lake trout love to chase and will attack … next thing is get a garman fish finder for ice fishing and they are not very expensive and will show you what is going on beneath you and what the fish are doing and what depth they are hanging around in .. lake trout fishing is some of the most fun around !! Great video like always you 2 !!

[@iartistdotme]

What a great getaway! Merry Christmas to you guys and to all the viewers! Such a nice place to spend a holiday. Me in my warm chair watching you two in the 'really cold' and enjoying life. One thing for sure - you don't just pass through your life, you live it in full color and speed!

[@stevecessna2002]

Thanks again for another great video, memories of old fishing escapades, from siting on a bucket, bunny boots, drilling through 3’ of ice! Good times!

[@shirlydejarnette]

Oh my goodness. I think I jumped as much as you all did when that fish started flopping. Thank you for sharing your fishing adventures.

[@cathys9468]

You guys are so adventurous and have so much fun. I love watching you laugh at the simplest things. Hoping for a glorious next year for you all.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

I was so excited to see your video pop up on my feed. Oh cool Fishing!!!! Loved it!!!! Still miss the boys. You bring memories back of some good fishing trips. Thanks for sharing Eric & Arielle Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to my favorite people online. Love Y'all

[@nadias5192]

Thankyou Ariel & Eric for all your insights in to your Alaskan Lifestyle. It brings much joy & happiness. Best wishes for Christmas & the New year.

[@puirYorick]

I'm so happy to get a Sunday episode release from you two. Season's Greetings.🎄🎊

[@DawnBuffum]

Thanks!

[@sarahschlosser1203]

What a fun Christmas day. What a great little hut. Looked like a very enjoyable trip.

[@lorimcmichael5846]

Happy New Year!! Hope it’s the best one yet for you and for everyone in this community! 🎉🙌🏻🥂

[@leigh5251]

What a beautiful way to spend Christmas! The video is amazing and Ariel yelling for Eric always makes me laugh. I wish you both every success going into 2025!❤️

[@Conradthecook]

Audio is fine. Great video. Realised my face was aching from smiling the whole way through. Happy New Year guys.

[@jhayft0703]

Hope you both had an amazing Christmas! And have a great New Years!!!!

[@carlparton5125]

Finally, I was going through withdrawals … Merry Christmas to the both of you and all the best in the new year. I’ve been watching you guys religiously ever since you left the southern states. I don’t know why, but I can’t wait to see your videos each week.. Maybe it’s because you guys are living my dream… Please don’t stop doing what you are doing because of watching your videos each week. I have a new outlook on life. Thank you for everything you guys do. It’s an absolute pleasure watching your videos.

[@Nello353]

My impression of all things smoked, they all have a similar taste.

[@carlapierle8623]

What a great way to spend Christmas Day! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us; the good, bad and funny!

[@sonialola4329]

Love the ice fishing, chocolate chip cookies were fantastic to bring along with that little stove. Another great exciting adventure. Thank you so much you too happy new year.👩🏻‍🦳

[@kathryndavidson5056]

“DANG IT!! “ Love the family friendly exclamations! I must admit I’m always a little bit jealous of your lifestyle …clearly it’s not everything you post, but still. I often dream about living the life you guys ACTUALLY do. Thank you as always for sharing ❤️

[@amye4131]

You made my day....I look forward to your videos all the time. You guys have the best channel - my favorite.....Happy New Year!

[@diananazaroff5266]

I always love to see a new video from you two come out. Your adventures are so much fun to watch and this one had me literally laughing out loud. Jumping fish and brain fog, lol. Merry Christmas to you, Eric and Arielle, and may the new year be full of fun, adventure and success in all you do. I know I am looking SO forward to seeing what you accomplish. ❤❤

[@Claire-h2e]

Happy New Year Eric and Ariel ❤ followed you from the start and watched your numbers grow with glee ❤ thank you so very much for sharing your lives with us ❤❤❤

[@46andproud]

Happy New Year to all and to Eric and Ariel I truly want to say thank you. I took a break from your channel as well as all for a while due to life showing up. I felt like there would be no better way to bring in the new year than to check you two out again. To say I missed you is an understatement!! Your channel is beyond unique and it is truly the epitome of authenticity. That's what I believe, myself and others that follow you both love most about you two. Please continue to be just as you are, never changing or conforming to the masses. Stay just as you are!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thank you 😊 we hope you are doing well and ready to take the new year on!

[@scotblack1386]

I enjoy you guys. Love your life, I’m a long haul truck driver. Your channel is my favorite

[@Nathanbran2]

The fish you caught turned out to be a very nice Christmas present...glad you had a good Chrismas!!

[@LynnGorman]

Oh my gosh, that Ermine was so cute!

[@doublerainbowsdoublerainbo7906]

MERRY CHRISTMAS (LATE) AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I CANT BELIEVE ITS BEEN 6 YEARS SINCE I WATCHED YOU JOURNEY TO ALASKA FROM OREGON!!! I HAVE NEVER MISSED AN EPISODE SINCE!!

[@micheleweatherspoon6399]

How nice. The man you rented from is a top notch business man. 😊

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Patrick was awesome 😁

[@robertv8851]

No matter how much fish you catch,your having a great time.thank you for sharing

[@Buttondown231]

Hahaha! You guys are deliriously tired. Awesome trip! Thank you for creating a lovely break from the crazy world.

[@dryflash33]

Baking cookies while ice fishing, that's a fun trip. Love the variety of your videos.

[@carolyngregory9354]

Merry Christmas from Mississippi. What a way to spend your Christmas: FISHING ON THE LAKE. FUN, FUN.

[@79PoisonBreaker]

Loved the ferocious over night bait thief lol. Tiny but determined to steal from a human 100 x his size lol. Happy new year, looking forward to the adventures you 2 have this coming year.

[@genebuhler]

We love ya'lls videos. Seriously. Nice thing was, because of the "scenario ", maybe less survival pressure, you guys were a little more loose and jovial. Super fun to watch, as always. We are going through our own journey, so always look forward to ya'll keeping it real and entertaining! Happy New Year.

[@david-dy4ie]

I remember seeing white bunny boots back in the 60's growing up in Minnesota. Glad to see they are still around....

[@loristephens3016]

Happy New Year! What a great Christmas present to each other, fishing Lake Louise. My dream adventure! Thanks for the next best thing. Taking all of us along. ❤❤To all Lori. PS: Weasels are never friendly, they're vicious little varmits.

[@DruFishing]

I watch every episode you post and i live for ice fishing. Your eel pout/ burbot handling was great, they wrap up so much more in the Midwest when not held properly. This was such a great Sunday night watch me and the dogs. Thanks and happy holidays/new years.

[@JuJu-vb9gp]

Happy New Year to you both! 🎉🎉🎉 You both are adorable! I can see the love you have for each other and in all you do! Ty for sharing Alaskan life! ❤️❤❤!!!

[@CC-Rider4564]

ONE OF MY VERY FAVORITE ALASKAN OFF GRID KZbin COUPLES ERIC AND ARIELLE !!! HECK YEAH 👍🏼😁👍🏼 AWESOME FISHING 🎣 GUYS, SO COOL I LOVE 💕 IT 🤩. HOPE YOU HAD A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND I WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊 🎇. I PRAY 🙏🏼 YOU'RE BLESSED MORE IN 2025 THAN YOU WAS IN 2024. GOD BLESS YOU SLA 👍🏼😁👍🏼

[@stevenbabb2958]

Thank you again for sharing your beautiful experiences with all of us!

[@DavidSmith-bw3bk]

The little fishing hut is cozy. I would never have known about any of Alaska's fishing, ice or summer or spring fishing if not for your videos. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Slassetter]

Happy New Year from South Texas!!!

[@pbnjammy]

awesome!! we use a lot of sprite/lemon-lime soda in cooking/marinades in filipino cooking 🥰

[@georgieoldham8322]

Mom gives a "shout out" to Bo and Bandit. ❤❤ I sure do miss them.

[@lisamarteeny105]

Thanks so much for taking us along on your great adventure ❤Happy happy New Year to you guys ❤

[@sues3439]

Oh wow, that is a serious tackle box 😂 happy new year 😊

[@lisakallunki5042]

That ice hut is a pretty sweet set up!

[@daxcoco1229]

Happy Christmas to you and everyone in this community 🎉

[@neverwares]

My fave videos of yours are the ones where you’re being silly together. Happy holidays!

[@folklover-405]

Just a note about the audio. Eric's voice quality comes through well, but Aerial's voice is often muffled. A microphone might resolve that issue. I'd love to hear the full conversations. Thanks!

[@ians3537]

I also noticed that I am not hearing them speak as clear as before. But the music and surrounding sounds are loud and clear. Tried with and without youtube's stable volume feature. Glad to see I'm not the only one 😊

[@lmoten8611]

I hear them both just fine that’s weird that you say that

[@meagankrone1812]

I can hear them both in my phone. But, if I watch them on the tv - I can hardly hear their voices. I usually just watch on my phone so I can hear it.

[@ians3537]

@@lmoten8611 For me, when they're not facing or near the camera, I sometimes cant hear them clearly. For example between 20:15 and 20:45 when they are outside on the lake. The engine is very loud, and their footsteps on the snow are louder than their voices. I often adjust the volume up and down during the video.

[@lydiaurbenguenther7915]

We are having trouble hearing as well. Been watching for a long time and love you both. We watch on tv and audio is really bad, up and down. Maybe you both could get those fuzzy Mic’s 😁😁

[@rinnertomi685]

I have been following you for years, I really, really enjoy the way you present Alaskan life.... I wish you many beautiful experiences in the future! Greetings from the center of Europe, from Hungary!

[@bobross5580]

I really enjoy the fishing trips! You are so fun to be with🙂

[@TR-rz1xt]

Happy New Year both of you - thanks for taking me along on your adventure!! :) xxx

[@dshogan6174]

Happy New Year to you as well. Enjoy that awesome winter!

[@davidbarnett4246]

This is differently one of your best videos

[@kristyjones7657]

❤💚❤️💚Looks like y’all had a pretty good Christmas doing something you love doing! Ariel.. you made me laugh when you said “It’s Christmas, do whatever you want!”…..& then, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you so tired! I bet y’all slept good after that!🎉🎉🎉I hope y’all have a Happy New Year!! May God bless you with safety & a ton of fun all of 2025!!👏🏼🎉🙏🏼🕊️🙌🏼🫶🏼🎉

[@kristyjones7657]

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[@elc193]

What a beautiful, raw footage of your ice fishing adventure. Gorgeous, stress free vlog. Thank you for sharing. Best from Toronto, Canada ❤

[@madalynconklin9192]

Love seeing you adventure out ice fishing. Nice fishing hut for sure. Happy New Year!

[@charlacarson473]

I hope you had a great Christmas and hope you have an amazing New Year! ❤ From Huffman Texas!

[@Lissa-eh5bg]

That's some fancy fishing when you have holes inside the ice house and can fish right from where you nap. Good idea though to rent the house and not have to pack so much gear. My grandma lived on. Beaver Dam lake, I have ice fished there a few times, we used a hatchet to chip through the ice. Good thing though was watching our <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="8">0:08</a> poles from the windows in the family room. All cozy in front of the fireplace, with Grandma making us breakfast. But it wasn't as great as watching our poles from the bunk beds. You two catch some beautiful fish. I can see many more trips to this place.💖💖

[@Catieb11]

Oh my goodness that fish fight was so funny 😂

[@HazelHammond1505]

wow the first fish is so beautiful with all the shades of orange. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Ya can't ask for more .in your down time you baked cookies while ice fishing.

[@Astrohhh]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="910">15:10</a> that made me audibly bust out laughing 🤣🤣 so graceful Ariel

[@reebs7824]

I smiled and laughed so many times during this one! Thank you both & have a Happy Healthy New Year!

[@sandramarc4858]

You guys are super passionate about fishing to spend Christmas day doing that!! Wishing you both a fantastic 2025 and more exciting adventures 🎉

[@SomewhereInYorkshire]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year you guys never fail to find the most appropriate and thought provoking music to your videos. Lots of love from Yorkshire

[@miarosie]

Thought you were going in head first after that Burbot Arielle lol. Then the fishing up of the dropped pole … lol!

[@karynefagg209]

I knew I could rely on you to make my Christmas one where I would laugh, you are so cute together and Ariel catching the burbot was so much fun, I thought she was going to go head first into the water. Thank you for taking us along, and Happy New Year to you both. Love from Australia xxx

[@BIGPOTHEAD]

Another banger of an intro! Loved it

[@valfrasier39]

Happy New Year! I'm excited to see what wonderful things you'll share with us in the coming year.

[@ABNMPmama]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Alaskan besties. ❤

[@susanB24F]

Thanks for taking us out on your ice fishing trip! Love the hut and especially the oven to bake cookies! Nice fish you got. Happy new year

[@charlenegrady8781]

Good to see you both today. I love fishing adventures🎣. Very nice fishing hut👍. Nice fish. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. Always a joy to watch your videos. Happy New Year🥳🥳

[@mikewayne4407]

Hello from northern Minnesota. I just got done cleaning a burbot. I usually cook them in 7up, I'll try Sprite next time.

[@murrayandru7527]

Poor man's Lobster one of the Best eating fish... And most people don't target them ... I always say more for me , lol... Bait on the Bottom , dusk till dawn... Go Get em . Beer Batter deep fry .... though ....... Sigh !!! But Yum !! oh Ya ..😋..