Life in a Dry Cabin | Winter Days
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- Fresh snowfall at the cabin creates a scenic backdrop for our daily tasks outdoors. This is our third winter living at our dry cabin. We keep things simple with a wood stove for heat, a small solar system to meet our energy needs, and an outdoor shower, which in turn allows us ample time to enjoy all that Alaska has to offer.
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I think the thing I like best about you 2 is that you are a team. There are a lot of homesteading channels with couples, but there's always seems to be a division of labor. Male and female. But you guys always seem to work together on everything. It makes me want to have a similar relationship with a man. So, love you guys, and I can't wait till your next episode. Cheers from Southern Indiana!
I noticed that too! It’s great that you both respect each other enough to trust with all the work! I wish my husband would do that! 🙄
Well said! I've watched other Homesteading Channels as well. No one comes close to these two. They really are a team. I absolutely love when meals are made and Eric always seems to wanna give Arielle more..and makes her plate first. It's so sweet.
@Aida A No you're right, but they show a partnership that I've not seen on youtube with homesteaders
Ariel is truly a rare gem. Erics a supportive and trusting its a good combo.
@Aida A Probably...
Thanks for never getting political and just keeping it simple.. You have created an escape for me from this crazy world.
You guys are the best thanks.
As an African living in the UK, watching your videos have ignited an itch in me. After 40 years, I think it's time to live my dreams of following in my grandfather's footstep.
Thanks for sharing.
You guys are becoming one of my favorite programs you are both young and smart and I love your wife’s attitude she’s always in a good mood and complains about nothing.
It’s fun to watch because I live off the grid in the wilderness by myself. My husband is in another state and will join me at some point but it is funny how people don’t realize how much hard work is involved in living in the wilderness whether you have tons of rain like where I am or snow like where you are. We do get a bit of snow but not much. Thanks for providing this excellent content.
BEE TIPS. If you listen to the bees, and hear them, just tap once into the side of the hive. If the noise increase and go down to normal in 2-3 seconds, the bees are OK. If the noise increase and stay at high level, either there is no food or the queen is missing.
Thank you!
If you tap once and hear two taps back, then you have other problems.
@@mariaslibeck9984 Somebody’s been having too much fun with the ouija boards I see, eh? 😂
@@mariaslibeck9984 But if you tap once and hear three taps back, call FBI immediately - there is either Putin or ISIS inside.
@@mariaslibeck9984 😀😀😀😀😀
I think one of the smartest things you guys have done is the covered wood shed. It is so nice to see you guys get wood without having to beat snow off it before splitting. Smart move.
Thank you for another great video !
I really appreciate how wholesome you two are and the harmony with each other. Keep up the good work!!!
I can't convince my g/f to go camping and barely can get her to leave the house to go for a walk let alone what you guys do. I envy you, sir. Glad to see you two are enjoying your lives together.
A new gf might be needed lol. Perhaps just start going by yourself, she'll follow your lead soon enough.
You edit (and film) so well! Your timing is excellent. I think I’ve watched videos where there was one scene of bread kneading that lasted 15 minutes. Your short videos are mini documentaries, love everything including the bloopers. Thank you!
Excellent video, you do some real work between you, well done.
It takes special people to live in tough areas. You all are amazing.
This morning I cleaned under my chicken's roost bar. (I do deep litter method, so I only need to clean the coop twice a year and I have a few more months until that's on my to do list.) Whenever that chicken dust is getting stirred up, it's a good idea to throw on a mask. If you've ever blown your nose afterwards (and not worn a mask), then all that dust you see upon blowing is the stuff that was caught in your nose--the rest of it you inhaled further. Not good stuff to have in your lungs.
I agree 100%. When I saw the coop cleaning, my first thought was, "where's your mask?"
This reminds me of an episode of Bones
My thought exactly.
I have never seen a guy from.a village wearing a mask when cleaning a chicken house. All survived.
Lots of teenyweenies here
You guys are awesome 😎. Love how you live and teaching the way u live in Alaska.
You have give me so many ideas to help my son who moved off grid at the start of COVID-19,
I can’t thank you enough for what you are doing . 🙏🏻.
Bless you both .🌈
Je vous adore
Love the kitty in the snow ❤️
You have such a wholesome life, working together, living off the land and caring for it. Hard work but seems really satisfying. The best thing is you both look like you’re in your element and enjoy it. And, all the gorgeous scenery is healing to behold.
Glad to see the kindling splitter has worked out. Many thanks for showing it.
I love mine so much. 20-30 minutes of fun work and I have a huge sack full of kindling.
THAT THING IS TRICK. WHERE CAN I GET ONE?
@@medic001465 it's called a Kindling Cracker. If you google it then their site comes up and will tell you who stocks them in your area or you can go through their Ebay
Just love these long videos! Can't get enough of life with you! Thanks ! You are great!
I love that wood splitter. 🥰
I tell my children about your life which I have been following to encourage them to live their dream and to do what they want /need to do now as who knows what the future holds particularly in these times. I'm in the UK and have worked as front line care through this. Your videos truly bring me joy. Thank you and here's to 2021 being a tad better for the most of us xx
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I always show my 16 yr old the videos, he wants to move to Alaska to become a brasscia farmer.
Hi there I hope everything is going good . Am from Pakistan living in United Arab Emirates Dubai . I watch all his video .before sleeping I turn off acc here 16c .and watch his work and video it’s really amazing . Now am planing the same to do ,because this is happy life
Awesome you have that Honda powered snow blower. This has a far superior engine to just about anything out there. I used to have Briggs and Stratton, Kohler and Tecumseh powered tools, but when I got my first Honda lawn mower, it was like night and day. Now I have Honda powered everything...lawn mower, snow blower, generator, water pump, etc. Now I spend most of my time using the equipment, not repairing break downs..
Didn't know Honda made a lawn mower.
@@gufredd9675 Yeah...they have several models. Mine is a HRR216.
Litteraly, wonderful, AGAIN! Thanks!
Can't imagine taking a shower outside in negative weather......I give u guys props living off the grid... I love people and being alone must b different
Hey guys, we’ve been watching your videos for a few months now and first of all we would like to say; thank you so much for enlightening our lives in this horrible Covid era.
We are very inspired on multiple levels; the way you are both so respectful and loving with each other, the amazing adventures but also the way you are dividing tasks so easily, it looks like a completely equal division beyond ‘common’ gender roles. One burning question from both of us is (maybe you could dedicate a video about it?): how do you plan your activities for the week/ day? Do you have a schedule or does everything evolve naturally?
Thanks again for both of yours pure and serene content, it really contributes to our well-being.
Silvia and Julia
"We exercised Bandit", are you sure Bandit didnt exercise his humans? Such a cool dog! 😍
A lot of people now prefer living in rural than in cities. It is less stressful in rural. We will surely share this video with our customers for them to get awesome ideas from you. Thanks for this video!
I like that kindling splitter!
Bored stiff in the UK lockdown. Seen everything on TV and youtube. Very happy you published another video.
Do you watch Gone with the Wynns? Love it
I love this channel as well.... If you like this may I recommend you a a you tube channel it's called MEATEATER
@@gwenkaiser6836 You are quite the *Word Smith!*
Get off the sofa and take your country back, man. Are you just going to sit there and take it? You expect we're going to rescue you for a third time?
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How precious... supervisor Bo pays his firewood gatherers with priceless, sweet kisses. ❤🐾
We have a similar portable showerhead unit! All these gadgets these days are amazing and convenient, aren't they?! The longest ours went before having to charge was almost 3 months. Mind you, it was being used only once/twice a week, though.
We're happy the bee report is a positive one. We're sending well wishes that they (also y'all) continue to stay well. 😊
Ah yes, a good working day after fresh snow. Always enjoyable and you guys always do it with a smile. Go team Alaska! Thanks for sharing your day to day life, cooking, catching and cooking, animal care, and trying a bunch of neat things like bees, innovative showers, and your dog friends. I learn a lot from just watching you guys and that'll be helpful when I can escape someday into the wilds and live life to the fullest. Thanks!!
I'm always amazed how entertained I am at watching you two do chores. You guys are so cool.
What a fantastic compilation, enjoyed every minute.
This is seriously one of your best. Don’t get me wrong. I love how busy and hard-working you guys are. And the informative videos are great. But this episode had such a nice balance of scenery & info. Thanks.
Love love love your videos. They allow me to escape the city without having to leave it. Hope to visit Alaska soon. Keep up the great work!
So so pretty the view from the drone in the beginning of your video. 💖
So Alaska has snow in the winter and bugs in the summer. You two are very lucky you have each other.
Being a dog lover, I love your two... Both have great values, but I cant help but be pulled toward Bo. He is just too lovable, but both are awesome. You are great parents to both and I know you are loved by them and them by you.
God bless...
Beautiful video as always! The music and the drone work is like a love letter to winter in Alaska. Well done.
Coming from Sydney, Australia, I have absolutely no use for any of your toys - but I want them. While typing this comment I heard Ariel say she wanted to take advantage of this "really warm weather we've had". Seriously? She was totally surrounded by acres of snow! The last few days here have benn around 40c. That is warm weather!
LOL.
20C is warm, 30C is super warm. 40C is blisteringly hot. Greetings from a snowy Sweden.
I am from Penrith in Sydney and I agree, those 4 days of 45 degree Celsius last week killed me. That was warm weather. I ached for some cooler weather. Alaska is looking good.
It's all a matter of perspective. When you endure a two week long cold snap of -40F and it "warms" up to -20F, you go running around in a long sleeve shirt and talk about how warm it is. LOL True story.
I'm in Southern Qld and most of the Summer has been too cool up here with that last cyclone and rain (a god-send). 20-25C has me in two or three layers of clothing. Looking at all that snow over there made me think... damn, what a lot of extra work. Mind you, my kids are walking around in barely anything. How I long to move back to the tropical north.
@@sandrastacey2285 I feel your pain- Im in Perth- snow would be great
I use to love our outdoor shower, matter a fact i miss it. The best is showering on a cold winter night when all the stars are out. We used a solar bag 5 gal one. We just heated water on the wood stove and filled that. Like you, our 5 gal bag did both of us. I know one day we will have one again...showering inside, just isn't the same.
It floors me every time I see the quantity of snow you all get. I am a Texas girl We don't get snow like that. When it snows here, everything stops. It might be pretty the first day but then it turns into sheets of ice. Norther folks don't get it and think we are weenies. They come here and drive in it and get in accidents THEN they understand. Stay safe.
Hi from Germany. I love watching your channel. You two are great and you make a nice couple. Stay safe.😘👋
Glad the bees are still alive. That’s a lot of snow.
Glad to see that the bee are still alive, you should try to estimate how much food they still have left.
An easy way is to measure the weight of each hive, just a short weight on the front and on the back, adhere both values and you have the total weight of the hive.
If you know the empty weight of the hive with empty frame you should ad the weight of the wax and the bee colony
As your using langstroth frames (deep) I would say that each frame has about 120 grams to of Wax, a healthy colony should weigh about a 1000grams this time of year..
so subtract the weight of the wax and the bees, then you have an educated guess of the weight of the rest of their food.
Don't be afraid to open the hive in Winter, the risk of starving is much greater than the risk of freezing.
love from Germany, Victor
I always enjoy your videos. Thank you Arielle and Erick. You are both awesome!
Those chickens are nice and fat. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, and it crossed my mind this evening how we take your videos for granted, not realizing how often you must move those cameras in order to get that great content, all the while trying to get your work done. I really appreciate what you are providing to us. Rest assured, your effort does not go unnoticed.
Love, Love, Love you guy's Channels, greetings from Switzerland🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭, Stay Safe🙏🙏🙏
It's funny I've been watching your videos all morning and now this new one. You all do such a great job with your videos. I learn a lot. Like the ones that are simply a day in the life to. Always dreamed of living there.
They do such a great job. I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves just watching what people are up to.
Most memorable winter shower. Snowy moonlit winter December night. Christmas tree lights glowing thru window outside. Woods hazy with snow. Hot water on shoulders and head, toasty. Occasionally snowflakes hit shoulders. Was refreshing. So, beautiful out. Stayed till hot water started running out. Into the cabin, by the woodstove. Then Christmas cookies
Really enjoying your videos!
Hey guys… I just wanted to stop by and say hello… I’ve spent the past couple of hours with you catching up on some videos and re-watching others… I just wanted to let you know again how much I totally enjoy living vicariously through you! :-) Sending you both huge hugs as always!!!!❤️
Yep!
The intro got me hyped! You two are living my dream for real. Love from Minnesota ❤
I have been with you kids for a little while and like others read some of the comments as they sometimes pick up on something I miss. Glad to see that the bees are holding on as its very difficult here to keep them through the winter months. You are young and can live the dream many talk about but for most, they get tired of the absolute quiet nights as they really don't hear the nature talking to its dwellers. I wish I had taken care of my teeth as a young man but foolishly wasted those days. Your living the same life I grew up in with the exception of internet, and all that goes with it. No electric or water plus a outhouse a ways from our house. I thought it was a big house but as a grown man realized it was very small. We just didn't know the difference. When family came from far away they didn't stay long with baths in the square tub and that water was shared by everyone. Babies were last as they tend to "potty" in the tub an that wasn't fun as a kid. Here is hoping that 2021 is a lot better and knowing its not even going to be close with the new yahoo in office. Gas at the end of this year will be somewheres around seven or more dollars a gallon an the depression should hit about september. Its going to make for absolute hard times. I do think its going to make nineteen twenty nines depression look like a walk in the park an people will change for the worst going for what you have... doesn't pay to advertise as to your successes or others will try to take it so shoot first and if they can answer questions, then shoot again as they really can ruin the lives of many.... not a good year to bring in a "little one" as your going to have it tuff enough.... best to you both and keep your eyes up to God
Wow,excellent drone footage, granola looks great.
I liked the variety in camera shots/angles!! We appreciate the effort guys! All the best from Ontario :)
The intro and those b-roll things, I love them. Even those shots of simple things like birds doing their own stuff, time-lapse of moon and sky, dogs,... .
Wish you luck and joy. Keep up the good work.
Your photography is stunningly beautiful😍
The drone footage is pure therapy, thank you so much!!
Those pictures with the drone were especially beautiful...so picturesque everywhere you look ❤️
I’ve been watching you guys for awhile now and I just want to say, Eric has really pushed me to do more on my own. Like doing the maintenance on my truck, home, and starting to grow my own vegetables. To me, Eric is the type of guy that is good at everything! I love your guys’ content and I hope you guys are staying safe!
I spent a lot of time over the years as a kid in a dry cabin in the western mountains of Maine. Best days of my childhood hands down. Nothing beats a nice warm cabin on a cold winter day. We spent just as much time outside in winter as the rest of the seasons. I sure do miss it. Love your videos, Keep them up.
I just like them moving around outside and doing everything that I can't do no more in my life
Little tip. When you use the pull starter on the blower let it gently retract. Cold plastic is much more likely to break and when the handle breaks the rope could get pulled inside
Good on ya, Jeffrey, also don't pull the rope all the way out. You can break the rope at the knot.
Boy your photography is getting soooo good!! Love the drone footage and the birds closeups.
Also it nice to see more of the dogs. They looked soo cute and happy!
This video makes me appreciate my warm cozy condo with an endless supply of running hot water. 😂
It is so relaxing and satisfying watching you plow, shovel and dragging the snow off of the roofs. ASMR lol
I really enjoy the music you guys incorporate into the videos. Really sets a great mood. Beautiful drone footage!
The birds, and sounds and sights were gorgeous.
Love this! Especially the beautiful views and music compilation. I have been watching your channel for over a year now and really enjoy learning about how to live a self sufficient life. You both are such great teachers. You two have inspired our family to get outside and enjoy where we live. Snow shoeing and winter hiking treks in the mountains are our new adventures. We are looking forward to every next video.😊
Drone work is the best. Its beautiful and harsh at the same time.
Smooches to Bo and Bandit
I was hoping you guys have put up a new video so I could watch it while I do dishes and clean and bam here it is! Keep the fantastic content coming!! Addicted from Ohio.
👋🏼 love the music you all pick each time
Glad to see the shower head is working for you. 👍
Thank you so much for sharing. Stay at home too much is killing me and watching your videos make me so refreshing.
Love this song 🎵 🎵🎵 and Natural Beauty Alaska 👍👍👍💖💖💖
Need a love button. The drone footage is stunning
Indeed!
a wonderfull world!
We really love how you did your woodshed with that natural cut siding!
Yes its very nice, maybe you could do the same on your horse barn.
Your dogs must be so happy to be with you. They get to have lots of fun and I'm sure eat well!
You guys are great team you work very well together. It's so refreshing to see a couple that clicks so well.❄❄❄
Love the dub step intro music!
Awesome music video! Making the ordinary extraordinary.
You two work so well together as a team! And wow the photography is stunning!
Your warmth is a contrast to the beautiful winter environment. Thank you for sharing.
I love watching you guys, my family and i would love to visit Alaska one day
Always ecstatic when you post! I'm canadian, but I'm always amazed at how much snow you have to move around!
I really like that kindle splitter, I haven't seen anything like that before
Love the music intro and ending....❤ what a neat tool to help split kindling wood👍
I really enjoyed this video of yours! Beautiful scenery and two lovely, hard working real people without any fake bullpoop. Thanks for taking us along in your life. ClapClap and greetings from Sweden.
Trees are gorgeous! Some look like snowflakes.
Looks like your wood shed is a success this winter.
Drone footage is amazing. The dogs are the stars of the show.🐕🐕🤎🤎
Bored over here too, so glad to see this video post
Thank you as always for sharing, those landscape views are breathtaking and worth all the effort!!
Thanks guys for a peek into your life. I'm a long time subscriber so I guess that you're why the algorithm is sending so many volgs from the far north. But they are all from Sweden 😄. Blessings from New Orleans.
Wow, love the intro!
Really enjoy your lifestyle, and I am a bit envious. As a younger man I always wanted to go to Alaska with my then wife who also had the same ambitions. Then things happened and we never made it. I still enjoy living thru your videos and wishing I was still young and able to be there. Keep up the great work guys. It's so nice to see a couple work together and getting things done. Love the fishing trips, especially the Copper River trips. Keep putting out those videos!
Wow! Loved the whole video but the drone footage was stunning! Beautiful and peaceful. 🙏🏼❤️
This was a really good one! I especially enjoyed the nature montages you used as cuts between subjects. Keep it up! You guys are super mpressive and inspiring!
Nifty splitter 😍 and I have to say as I was watching all of the sudden it was like a very high quality movie (I grabbed my phone and rewound to see it again) Wow that is awesome .. Exelent filming /Editing just beautiful ... It's interesting to think sometimes how we have become slaves to employers and not to our own survival in the way we meant to (it's a lot of work but it's for you 😍)
Well said n I agree!!
Super job!! Absolutely beautiful Alaska. A lot of work, but worth it!! Love the long vlogs. ❤❤
What gorgeous scenery. The snow flocked trees were stunning. After watching I decided to make some healthy energy bars. Not that I am going anywhere but one never knows. Beautiful relaxing music too. Continue to be amazed and inspired.
Absolutely!!!
I am of two minds about removing the snow around your trees, yes it should slow down the voles, but it seems to me your taking a chance at the roots freezing with out the insulating snow layer. It'll be interesting to hear what others think
Yes, some snow works as insulation. So...
We always add insulating organic material and keep the snow there, too. I know their neighborhood and will be quite surprised if their fruit trees survive.
I think leaving the snow is less of a chance for the frost to get down and freeze the roots
Better to leave the snow around the bottom of the trees to insulate the roots, also could put straw around the base.