Alexander Solzhenitsyn (1918–2008) was a Russian novelist, historian, and outspoken critic of Soviet totalitarianism. He is best known for his works that exposed the horrors of the Soviet labor camp system, known as the Gulag. Solzhenitsyn’s writings brought him international acclaim, but also led to his persecution by the Soviet authorities. He was awarded the…
In this video, Doggo and I hit the trail for our first “warm-up cruise” of the snow camping season. Over the years I have learned the importance of making sure all gear and systems are dialed in and functioning properly before diving into more adventurous outings. Snow camping, especially in remote areas can be incredibly…
The joys of off grid living and keeping chickens & quails. Unfortunately coops don’t clean themselves so that leaves me… and Ranger. Also I demonstrate how nice it is to live in the boonies in the dark despite the wolves. “The darker the night, the brighter the stars.” – Fyodor Dostoevsky
It’s official… winter is here, and the snow has arrived! In this episode, I dive into the season by shoveling snow, firing up my new (used) snowmobile for its maiden ride, tackling some chicken coop maintenance and embracing my inner human pack mule.
Winter prep mode is in full swing, and the to do list just keeps growing! As the snow season rolls in, my greenhouse has officially become the go-to storage spot for anything that needs to stay dry. Meanwhile I’ve said goodbye to running water on tap (for now) and I also do some brainstorming on…
It’s that time of year again and getting all my ducks in a row before the snow season hits is absolutely essential. Hauling and splitting firewood is still in full swing but I’m almost there… just a little more to go. In this video, I’m also tackling a new project: building a sturdy ladder to safely access…
