Resupply | Remote Off-Grid Alaska
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- My supplies have arrived! Took a bit longer than anticipated to get down the mountain to the lake for runway building but it's done and over with now. Much appreciation to Sheldon Air Service! Now I can get to work on new solar and wind turbine installation.
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So the little cabin you showed at the very end, with the telescope, was that on Denali? Maybe a shelter? You do have an amazing place, and a lot of work in the winter months. Keeps you strong!
That little cabin at the end is about 30 miles away near Mt. Denali. It used to be the only cabin I could see with binoculars or spotting scope in my entire view of the surrounding wilderness. Took that video through the spotting scope on x60 power.
@@MountainMariner Any idea what it is for, climbing expeditions or mushing experiences.
Thats so cool. I have a 60x scope, that has to be a great distant away, thanks for the reply.👍
@@Lst2ltdwn I have no idea. Likely it’s just someone’s cabin. They definitely don’t have to worry about trees falling on the roof. It’s all out there by itself on barren ground. I’ll have to get better footage of it on a super clear day. I estimate it’s at least 30 miles away.
Beautiful landing on a perfect landing strip!
Wow such a gorgeous landscape you live in. Thanks!
I’m lucky to have found the cabin. Thanks for watching!
I can’t believe how hard you work, and all the time.
Me neither! A little rest coming soon. Hopefully a new video by next weekend!
Très isolé cet endroit mais les hommes s’y trouvant sont vraiment équipés comme de vrais pros
My goodness, the exquisiteness of the mountain panorama brought me to tears. Such undefiled beauty as the Creator formed it is almost too majestic to look upon. You have chosen a home in a most unforgiving environment and genuine hard work is required to survive there let alone live ...and yet you have done just that. Oh, not to mention the small plane runway you carved out of the snow to have supplies dropped off that need hauling UP the mountain to the cabin. Not a particularly polite descriptive word but I'm at a loss to find another that confess exactly what I am....GOBSMACKED !!!!
Totally, completely, and utterly gobsmacked !!!!
THANKYOU for sharing an experience I'll never forget. 🤗🙏💞😃👍😍👏🇭🇲
Almost teared up myself the first time my feet touched ground and my eyes looked at the place. Saw it the first time on my birthday by chance. So my life savings was spent that day to acquire a slice of heaven on this earth.
Great video! That pilot sure nailed that landing perfectly! Delivered the most expensive lumber in Alaska! Good to see you took the suitcase up first. You know you're never supposed to leave your luggage unattended! 😁
Very very expensive lumber indeed. No problems with unattended luggage here. I know the mayor, police chief, fire chief and airport security here in Edmundville.
Oh man, I could watch this footage for hours in a row.
But on days like these, wouldn't you rather live there with a loved one so you would be asked how your day was ..? I mean, manually turning a plane is just a freaking amazing answer to give.
Makes me realize I have a boring life, I only exist. You are alive. Thanks for this wonderful video💞🙏
It would be nice but I’ve come to realize there are probably very few women who could deal with my home, my work or me.
@@MountainMariner I'm sorry to hear. I think you're amazing. On behalf of all women, I'm sorry, We're stupid.....
Incredible sunset with Denali. ❤️
Gorgeous views as usual & interesting to watch.
Great drone shot at the start. Would a smaller lighter snow machine make it down and back. Thanks so much for the post. I see warmer temps and melting snow everywhere. Bob in Nevada
Yes! A smaller and lighter snow machine would be perfect. An old SkiDoo Elan is just about right for trail breaking. Wish they still made them.
What a difference a couple of days of backbreaking work & some sunshine makes! The thing is, even when it's at it's bleakest, your place offers a lavish bounty of food for the eyes & there's probably not even a handful of places on this earth that can say the same. But when the weather breaks? Oh my, my, my....
PS) That runway was incredible, so straight it looks like a surveyor laid it out! But you should have brought the pilot up for coffee to see the view. You have access to the very same view he has scooting around up in the sky around there, except you don't need to hassle with the flight review & med certificate every couple of years!
Amazing what you go through to live there ❤️ I'm enjoying your channel more and more with each video
Corpus Christi TX
You for sure have a Excelent Mountain Home always happy to see your videos and progress.
Bravo for another Fantastic video 👏👏👏
I really like the ending scope shot of the Alaska Range bathed in the golden glow of sunlight. Well done on making that runway 🙌
Body movement in snow, right?!! Awesome trail and runway. Seriously awesome area and cabin location! 👍😎🇨🇦📷🏚🌲❄🌞🌍
Breathtaking. No other words needed.
Enjoyed the video
WOW
Huh, this looks familiar... pack a runway for Dave, Dave takes off door, help him spin the plane by pushing on the rivets. Our system for getting things back to the house/pantry seams easier than yours, though. I wish I knew where you were. You should send us an email with your Google pin. We have friends with a cabin up there but I don't like using location names because most people like their privacy. Unfortunately anyone can find us since the lodge is on Google maps....
Most area pilots dislike my lake, Dave isn’t too fond of it either. It is basically a bowl with one way in and out. Margin for any takeoff/landing errors is just about zero. Sent you email.
Great video. I’ll bet your relieved you got the trail to the lake done and the plane made it ok. I worked up north and lived at our remote place for a few years. There were times the snow was deep the whole six miles, most of the time it was the last 1000 feet of our own trail. I always remember the feeling of relief when the trails were in and and the cabin is warm. Now they say I need supervision at my age in the winter.
Packed trail and warm cabin. That’s when life is good out here! Got my workshop door dug out today. Getting hot on more projects tomorrow since that nightmare is taken care of.
Packed trail and warm cabin. That’s when life is good out here! Got my workshop door dug out today. Getting hot on more projects tomorrow since that nightmare is taken care of.
@@MountainMariner It wouldn’t surprise me if you fly near our cabin. We have a helicopter like that pass over when we are out there. It’s not far from the power lines about a half mile south of the Talkeetna River.
Lots of work happening at your cabin.... Thanks for sharing
Even though they do it every day and have become accustomed to it... Just randomly landing on a Frozen mountain lake thats covered in snow and some one just drove over it with a snow machine to make your runway has to get the heart racing! I know it does mine and im just watching a video on a computer thousands of miles away. Thanks for the time you spend making these Ed!
The problem with my lake is it sits in a bowl surrounded by mountains/hills. Only one low spot to enter and exit and no room for error. Most pilots do not like it at all.
As always the aerial shoots are amazing. Maybe you can explain in a video how did you manage to build your cabin in such a remote location. All the best from Romania.
Christi, I did not build the cabin. It was already here but needed a little work. I’ve just made improvements. I will however be building a new shower sauna and workshop up here on the same level as the cabin. Connected to the boardwalk and with a covered walkway between shower sauna and workshop. I will tear down the old shower/sauna and workshop once the new ones are built.
@@MountainMariner thank you for your answer. I'm sure you will be filming the new projects ☺️. Când wait to watch them!
Good morning Ed, it's 6:55 am and am sitting here having my morning coffee watching you do all that work, lol. You had a beautiful day to do it all and get your supplies in. I was expecting a Beaver to fly supplies in. How long did you lay the air strip out? Living in Paradise can be hard work but, those benefits sure are worth it. Thanks for sharing with us.
It took a few hours to run the snow machine back and forth for the runway. Cessna 185 brought these supplies in. Wish I had a Beaver. And a pilots license. But the reality is it’s cheaper to charter than to own an aircraft. My personality does not need to become a pilot I’m pretty sure. I would spend more money than I make if that was the case…
Hi Mountain Mariner,
I was directed here by Alone in Remote Alaska so there are a few women who are also into this kind of life. I myself envy you.
The beauty you experience cannot be described in words.
Even though I'm sure it's hard sometimes it's well worth it. Living in society can also be very tough. I read this quote somewhere,
The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude.
It's not for everyone but you have heaven in front of you.
Do you live here full-time? Would you consider getting a dog?
Thanks for watching! I live and work in Alaska full time but I work a month on and month off so a dog is out of the question. I’d love to have one but it’s not possible unless it could take care of itself for 30 days a stretch.
Ed, do you mind saying how much land you have up there? Love the videos!
Twelve and a half acres. Thanks for watching. New video uploading now! Says about an hour and half left to upload…
Ed was wondering how long a flight takes to get to your place and the distance from the airport. Thanks for sharing stay safe!
15 miles. Doesn’t take long to get here by air.
@@MountainMariner How is the delivery communicated. Pre scheduled or radio? I'm sure weather can affect delivery. Just curious. Thanks
@@ashleyanderson2859 Cell phone usually. There is a cell tower 15 miles away and I get a strong 5G signal here on the mountaintop. But I did stop by the air service prior to coming home, arranged the charter and dropped off my supplies in their hangar. Called them once the runway was complete and the delivery was at his convenience from there. Weather plays a big part always.
Cool videos.im new here. Just constructive criticism here but can you edit better and maybe more voice over content? I fast forward most of your videos'. I watched 5 minutes of this 20 minute video.
I’m trying to edit better, and voice over is on my list of things to learn. I definitely appreciate the critique, you point out some of the very flaws I see myself after posting videos.
@@MountainMariner sweet. Looking forward to it.Just letting us in your brain and what you’re doing is where it’s at.
Just watching you do work is ehh. Lol.
You have a CZcams goldmine IMO. Some hunting and fishing and eating them would be cool. Gl.