We are home! Now what? | Arriving in the Dark During an Alaska Blizzard
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- We made it home! Now what?
We arrived in the dark to a snowstorm! 40mph wind gusts, over three feet of snow and a windchill of -16F. There was too much snow for the plow to clear the driveway, the house keys are missing and I have no boots!
Not the welcome home we’d hoped for but we made it and even with all the hurdles IT’S GREAT TO BE HOME!!!!
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I gotta say.. I would not have dared come home until June! You guys have guts.
Just a suggestion .. always leave your wood stove primed and ready to light.. with a decent supply of wood. You never know what kind of emergency Alaska is going to throw at you. That kind of cold 🥶 is life threatening. No joke.
Great suggestion, thank you 😊
All I can say is BLESS YOUR HEART!!!
If I could give this video a bazillion likes, I would, after what the two of you, and your dogs, endured out there. Glad you arrived home safely and are now in the comfort of your own home. Blessings. Also, everyone watching should insure they subscribe to this channel. It's quite obvious they go above and beyond for their subscribers. Kudos!
That is an absolutely over the top review. We appreciate it so much and it makes me so happy you enjoyed the video. Thank you 😊 thank you 😊 THANK YOU 🙏
Hope you get all the work done. Very glad you got home safely even tho you had a mess, hope you find keys, fix window & get the fireplace fixed so you can stay warm. Take care you too NZ❤😢
I hope so too.
Wow, we are so happy you finally made it. It’s funny but after watching your story for so long you are no longer strangers we are invested in and care about you. I cannot believe you stood in such cold to get those shots for the subscribers. Glad you cut it short to figure out a plan to get back to cabin. It looked very rough. Welcome home though that was a long journey.
No, she was being an Alaskan woman standing with her man
You literally made me cry. That is so sweet of you. Thank you 😊 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
@@ouralaskahomestead You are so welcome I cannot wait for the weather to be good enough for you to continue things. In the meantime stay warm and comfortable.
I keep a spare set of keys to my camp in my vehicle at all times. I'm getting older now so I make lists on what to bring out there..
That’s a good idea!
Should always hide a key somewhere outside so you can always get back in or if you're gone, a neighbor or friend can get in if there is an emergency.
It’s hidden out there somewhere. I did such a good job I can’t find it 😂
I’ve got me a good trustworthy neighbor. If we ever have to leave again I’ll be sure and give him a copy.
Wow... What a day to come home to.
My timing was impeccable, as usual 😆
Oh my my, i could SEE N FEEL it was brutal cold hard time. I'm happy you guys Made It!!
It sure was cold with that wind 🥶 Thank you for joining us.
I love you guys...don't die in the snow in the dark....😢
We’ll try not to ☠️
I hope that next video comes out VERY soon because I hate leaving us on pins and needles like this. At least the fact that you got this one out means you are surviving. I just can't even imagine how that was--from a not sunny right now but much warmer Norther Central Florida!
We’re back on our weekly schedule going forward. We appreciate you watching 😊
Glad to see you are home, quite the adventure. The struggle can be real some days, summer will come! I don't know how you handle those conditions, you are rock stars!!!
Thank you 😊
Now that was tough, but ya'll did it. That almost made me freeze...lol
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Gosh what a homecoming. Also the list of chores after all that driving. You will need a good holiday ... after all projects to do.
A holiday would be nice but no time for that. I’ve already started back to my full time nursing job at the hospital and Craig is hard at work around the homestead.
Omg!! You two are the real deal, such troopers, I absolutely Love your channel❤️.. all the challenges you both face and still tape it fir us, to experience right along with you💕.. by far the best CZcams channel ..ever so grateful you are “ home” at last..I have had you on my mind, Thank you for the update, look forward to your next video, stay warm and “ welcome home”
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it. THANK YOU for such kind words. 🩵
Getting plow on truck first on todo list
Way to go guys!! If there’s a will, there’s a way!! And… Welcome home!! It’s been too long!!🤘🏻😃
What a welcome home!!!
Wow, incredible. Looks so cold.
It was 🥶
What a welcome back home!🌹
Mother nature is a bitch
Thank you
Wish I was there to help you guys.
Me too!!!
Thank God you got in! I was cold just watching ya! Lol❤❤❤
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Oh my gosh. I don't think you could have picked a worse time to arrive home. I'm cold and worn out just watching this! I caught myself holding my breath a couple times. GREAT video!!!
I think I would of went ahead and took of the plywood and got into the house at least it would of been warm when you got back with more stuff.
WOW!! I give you guys so much credit!! Unbelievable journey home. !
Thank you 😊
Looks like it is snowing hard. 🤗❤️🙏🏻❤️🤗
It sure was ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
My wife’s mom and dad tried to use one key and I told my wife no way had six made plus the two that came with it.
I’m gonna get one for each key ring and two spares.
These are my kids. I wanted them to stay here in Tennessee till warmer weather . This is hard to watch. I know their struggles! Love you guys and miss you ❤ you guys need help. Sorry but my mama heart is crying to watch you both struggle 😢 just wish Alaska never enter our lifes.
After all that u 2 deserve to be called TRUE ALASKANS!!!!! Stay warm & take care my friends!
Thank you!
As I watched you trying to plow through 2 feet of snow to the house, I found myself straining to make it alongside you. Several times I've waded through deep snow like that, but more for the amusement of it, not for survival. Newly discovered, I've subscribed and can't wait to continue watching your progress as the formidible team you are. Great respect!
Thank you so much!!! If you get a chance, we have a compilation video that covers most of what we’ve done this first year on the property. Also a FAQ video that gives a bit of our background on how and why we got here. Thank you for joining us 😊
Definitely better get a few house keys made. I can feel the struggle. Wouldn’t want to see yous have to go through that again.that was some rough weather.
We’d planned on meeting up with our son before heading down but he was busy and there was a house key on my key ring. Apparently it was our old rental house key and not the key for this house. I’ve got three extras made now.
Well, that will get the heart pumping. I'm so glad you guys made it safe and through all the struggles. Be safe and God Bless you All.
Thank you 🙏
Wow, that was a true test of perseverance and endurance. That was a genuine struggle to get to your house, so you could spend a cold night huddled under blankets and quilts. When you departed for Tennessee this soorts of challenges were not on your mind. I hope you have your wood stove going and have gotten warm!
You’ve been following along on our journey for quite a while now, we appreciate your kind words and support. Thank you 🩵
Great video
Thank you
Thank goodness you all are safe and warm!
Thank you 😊
I give you credit for not giving up, I would have waited till morning to make the trip back to the cabin. But welcome home!
After being in that truck the better part of 24 hours a day, six days straight the thought of another eight hours wasn’t appealing. Especially knowing my bed was soooo close.
Thank you 😊
It’s all about the adventure
Thanks for taking us through the drive home. Would love to do someday but unlikely so glad I got to experience it with you!
Our pleasure!
Bless y'all!! That looked incredibly difficult!! Glad you made it home!!
Glad you made it home and in the house but wow. As I've heard it said... The Struggle Is Real. Cheers.
That it is!
Cold weather makes everything much harder & takes longer to do! I was feeling yalls pain for sure! I trained in the mountains of Bridgeport, California back in 02 or 03 at a Mountain Warfare Training Center that the Corps has. Lower base camp was above 6 or 8k ft and then we went up in elevation to do our training. Minimum of 12-15ft of snow everywhere, made snow caves/ shelters to live out of, small 3z4 man tents and heavy duty 10-12 man tents that we had a small wood stove that we could use in those. It sucked and made all of us hate the cold weather after that. Exposed skin was constantly chafed. We have no clue of the actual temperature with the wind chill but without the wind chill, it stayed around -30° so I'd say it was around -50 at least with the 20+mph wind that was constant there. It was miserable but it would be different doing what yall are doing. At least when you get cold you could take a break and go inside but I do feel for yall in certain situations like yall returning home and having to trek through that snow pulling a sled. We had to pull sleds with our tents and stove on them up and over mountain tops. Being able to achieve those things felt great but since then, we all refuse to be uncomfortable & suffer in cold weather unless we absolutely have to cuz uncle sam ain't making us do anything anymore lol. Keep making videos yall! I'm happy to see yalls following is growing & I'm proud of yall for doing your own thing & sticking it out up there creating a good life for yourselves! I think everyone should have to experience that way of life for a few months just so they stop taking everyday things for granted! I can't wait to see what spring brings us, I'm sure yall got lots of plans once the house is completely finished. Hopefully that spring stays running all year long with plenty of water. I how the go pro works out for yall as well, I bought a new one and one of my brothers did also so we could record our 20yr reunion, they kept going dead super fast or overheating. I'm sure yall won't have the overheating problem due to the temps there but keep me posted on how it works out cuz mine is useless here unless I turn quality way down so I can actually get more than 10 mins of recording out of each battery
Thanks cuz! Sounds like you went through some serious cold weather training! 🥶
@ouralaskahomestead yvw cuz! It was indeed, some guys got frost bite and a few got gang green from improper hygiene and didn't let our Corpsman know when it happened so it got worse and one guy lost a few fingers and another a few toes from severe frost bite. It was miserable indeed but it proved to us that we could survive in those conditions with the right skill set that we learned from being there. We all embraced the suck together for sure lol
My friend you need a big machine to clean the driveway
That was sure a job to get in! Bet you’ll be hiding a key near the house. Take care
The funny thing is, we started with two keys. I gave one to our son to hold, which we finally got back. I’m pretty certain the other one is out there somewhere. I did such a good job hiding it, I can’t find it 😂
Boy it has to be worth it to be in the woods with limited things. Lucks is send to you guys. Take care and get some rest for the big job tomerrow.
Thank you. We need all the luck we can get 🍀
Good morning from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures and I am surprised you didn't have a shovel in your supplies
There was no snow when we left. We left on such short notice we didn’t even think to leave one out. I sure wish we had though!
I understand my friends
So glad you made it home safe. Good luck. Get a fire going and relax. Take care🥰🇺🇸
Thank you 🩵
Wow! What a journey! So after all you have done and been through and whatnot here you are coming home does this feel like “home” ?
Absolutely!
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10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
11 Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings. Gods blessings over you .
Thank you 🙏
Wowza
That's brutal! As an Albertan, who is use to the cold, I would not have attempted this until daylight and with someone there to plow. Hope you get the house nice and warm. 😀
There are no hotels close and with four dogs it’s nearly impossible to find accommodations. The only other option was to sleep in the truck again. We got this close, all I wanted was to see the house and make sure everything was ok. And it was worth it to sleep in our own bed! 😌
I know its always great to be home. Home sweet home. ❤ Hopefully by now you've gotten the truck & all up to the house and able to get started on your Homestead and loving the journey again. 😊
I’m not gonna give away next weeks video but just say, I’m getting more than my 10,000 steps in daily!
@@ouralaskahomesteado wow!
yup. wind makes it uncomfortable. 😢. I hate high windchill days
It just cuts right through you 🥶
Double layer that wall with refectix? Bless you folks you need kerosene.. and wood heater. Generator and solar battery ..
Y'all are amazing making the trip home in the middle of winter. I'm assuming you survived or we wouldn't be watching this video 🙏👍💪🥶
We’ll find out in next weeks episode……lol😜
Welcome Home! What a journey you had. Great job. We are looking forward to making it to our place in Homer during April/May. Stay warm and full of coffee.🎉
There should still be plenty of snow for you if you come in April 😉
So glad y'all made it home okay, but what an ordeal upon your arrival and all that snow.
Definitely not what we were expecting! It wasn’t supposed to snow until two days later per the forecast.
Can’t wait to see ur next video
Thank you 😊
We’ll be back on our regular weekly release schedule going forward.
Glad you guys made it home safe.
Thank you 😊
Just curious why didnt you get a room or stay n the warm tuck til it was warm? Prayers all works out for you guys 🙏🙏. Thanks for sharing hope u can get n your home get a good warm fire burning
It’s hard to find a room with four dogs and the thought of another eight hours in the truck after having spent nearly six days straight in it wasn’t appealing. Especially knowing our comfy bed was soooo close. I’m sure a bit of paranoia played into it as well, not knowing the condition of the house. Did someone break in, did the roof collapse, wind damage? There were multiple earthquakes while we were gone. The hike back to the house warmed us up a bit and once the kerosene heater got going it warmed up the house within a couple hours.
Thank you for watching 😊
You guys are incredible 😊
Rule of 3 and 3 ways to do everything
Sorry, 🇬🇧posted before the difficulties of the ‘dead’ side by side, barrier and deep snow sled pull emerged. Life not easy in Alaska - especially arriving home after the epic drive ! Now key drama ! Never ending challenge. Outhouse search, then burgularizing🤣 tough day. Commiserations. Phil 🇬🇧
It certainly was 😂
Welcome home.❄️
Thank you 😊
So happy we saw the frozen shitter!!
And why is it full of snow? Isn’t there a roof on it?
It has a roof but isn’t insulated or closed in around the rafters so the snow blew in through the cracks.
Welcome home!
Thank you 😊
Great video,, I can't imagine all that snow ,,do u miss ohio yet ,we're gonna get a whole 4 inches tonite ,,keep up the great videos and stay safe out there
We do love Ohio. Stay warm 🔥 and thanks for watching.
Best wishes for you in your frosty home
Thank you 🥶
Burrrr , getting in sure didn't look like fun but you made it, Too bad you didn't have a snowmobile waiting at the gate for ya to pull the sled in . That is one nasty snow storm really felt for ya's , And then the key issue gezz . Brought back memories of me trying to get to camp. You folks sure have some work cut out for ya when the weather breaks , especially with the wood stove to keep you warm . I wish you all the best Look forward to the nexxt video, Watching from Ontario Canada.
I still haven’t figured out what that key was to that was on his key ring 😂 Thanks for watching.
thats funny, love watching your videos
@@suezaple4950 thank you 🩵
After that long drive home and coming back to all that deep snow on the driveway that was hard going 😢
Yes it was, still is!
"I love my house, I love my car, but I don't like the cold, and I don't like missing keys."
I guess Alaska gave you two a big welcome home
Not exactly the welcome home I’d hoped for 😉
That was a dumpster fire ! You guy need to regroup and figure out and never leave
Agreed!
Not the homecoming you had hoped for ... very poor time planning for your arrival, in the deep.of the night instead of having daylight and prepared to clear the drive way first ... Good luck for the coming days!
Not so much poor planning as unfortunate circumstances. We thought the driveway was going to be clear. We hired a guy to come plow, unfortunately the unexpected storm blew in before he could get to it. He was supposed to come back and finish the next day but wasn’t able to. We were thankful he at least got a parking area cleared. Things happen, you have to be flexible and make the best you can out of a bad situation.
You don’t have a shovel? We lived in Ak for 6 years and would never go in the winter without a shovel!
Yes, we have a shovel. It was at the house. Unfortunately there’s three feet of snow. Not just fluffy soft snow. There are layers of ice and hard packed snow mixed in. A shovel isn’t much good for that. Even the plow trucks couldn’t move it. We had a snow blower and two plow trucks and they all got stuck and gave up.
well that could have ended up very badly...
more torque is better. I got cold just watching you two😮
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WOW you guys are tough. Get to safety
You need snow blower!!!
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NoPrep
Nope. We left in a rush and didn’t think to leave shovels and boots out. I forgot we left the house key with our son in case of an emergency. The snowstorm wasn’t forecasted until two days later. We did think ahead and scheduled the driveway be plowed before we got there. Unfortunately that didn’t work out. Life 🤷♀️
too bad the camera work wasn't better would have probably shown just how hard the struggle really was
I never been to Alaska, but why was it needed to have that tree log going cross your driveway? just wonder that is all
Just to help detour people from driving back since we were going to be gone a few months. I’m kinda wishing we’d have not put it up and hired someone to keep it plowed. My luck though ida come back to all my stuff stolen 😆
Where are the dogs???
They were in the truck. Too difficult to try and film, watch them and trudge through the deep snow. Craig went and got them after he got the house unlocked. They’ll be back next weeks video 🐾
Where are the dogs 🤔
They’ll say hi next week. The ones keeping my feet warm right now 🐾
I have to ask. Why not drive your 4x4 vehicle to your house??????
Snow was too deep. A later episode shows where we did try and it got stuck. It just sunk in the snow all the way up to the frame. The Alaskan Way | Neighbor Helps Get Jeep Out of Deep Snow
czcams.com/video/AewoNpmrbxs/video.html
Where are the dogs?
They stayed in the truck until Craig got the house open then he took them in. It was a bit much to deal with them while trying to film and stand upright 😂 If you’ve never walked in thigh deep snow, it’s quite the challenge to keep from falling. They’ll be on next weeks video 🐾
Is this your first winter?
No. This is our seventh winter in Alaska and grew up with Ohio winters. The wind always makes the cold feel 10x worse. Doesn’t matter how many winters, I’ll never enjoy that part.
No thank you!
Keep the camera still
wow so disorganized..no keys no shovel...🤦 better luck next time
Unfortunately that’s what happens when you leave in a hurry. I had forgotten I left the key with our son in case of emergency. It wasn’t snowing for the season yet when we left so a shovel never crossed my mind. Hopefully there won’t be a next time. Definitely things to try and remember if something does arise.
And NO show shoes. WTF.
It wasn’t snowing when we left. I didn’t even think about bringing a pair. Luckily Craig got them from the house for me.
OMG. Are you newbies. Living in Alaska in winter and NO shovel in your truck and NO rope or bungie cords for your load on the sleigh. How are you still alive with no survival common sense.
No definitely not newbies, been here seven winters now. We left in a hurry and it hadn’t started snowing yet for the season. We do normally keep an emergency shovel in the truck during winter.
Are the dogs snuggled in the bed with you? 😊welcome home! Looking forward to your next video(s) 🙏❤
@@snoopyrules snuggled BESIDE the bed. There’d be no room if all four were IN the bed 😂
I thought the same thing. Had it been me I think I would have stopped filming and worried more about getting into the home safely. I'm sure no one would have minded had you ended it. Think about your safety and well-being.
I don't why young lady you are standing out in the whiteout and see with as much as you guys on the truck 4 low and first gear and drive it back into where the house is
This is too much snow for even 4Low. Two separate plow trucks couldn’t even make it through. It’s not just soft powdery snow, it’s 3’ deep mixed layers of powder, ice and hard packed.
Does not make any sense.
What in particular? Maybe I can try to give you more details.
Traveling like that in the dark and plus a snow storm. I am sure you checked weather conditions before you left.@@ouralaskahomestead
@@anitathomas703 it’s a seven day drive and they were not calling for snow until two days later. I’m sure most of us are familiar with how quickly and often the forecast changes. It was only around 5:30pm, so not late. We’d planned to arrive closer to 3pm, just after the plow truck guy was going to be there but with the unexpected storm everything got delayed.
@@ouralaskahomestead Thank you
WTF? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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How can you not have the key? I mean really?
And why is the battery dead on the ATV? Probably mute because it wouldn’t go through the wall of snow the plow left!
Bozos one and all.
I thought you had to be smart to live in Alaska! 😂😂😂😂😂
The key was with our son in case of an emergency, we hadn’t met up with him yet, I thought I’d hidden a spare but apparently not. The -25 to -40 through the Yukon the previous three days zapped the battery dead. You are right though, it was inconsequential that the SxS wouldn’t start since it wouldn’t have made it anyway considering two professional plow trucks couldn’t get through either. Not sure how a missing key and dead battery constitutes the bozo remark but if it makes you feel better about yourself buddy, you go right ahead 🤡
Please don't you gum well on camerait is very.
Rude thank you
He did address that via text in the video.