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…
Well, folks, it’s that time of year again snow season is just around the corner and the dropping temperatures mean it’s all hands on deck to prepare for the Winter ahead. These days my time is spent hauling, cutting, and splitting wood, cleaning up around the cabin and scrambling to wrap up those must-finish projects I’ve been…
Well, it’s official Winter is finally over! It’s been quite the season: chimney fires, vehicle breakdowns, and even a snowmobile casualty. But compared to last year this Winter was a bit more comfortable. A little more space a few extra creature comforts and a lot of lessons learned. Now that spring is here, it’s time…
Never a dull day around here… well, almost never. Recently I had a bit of excitement when I discovered a chimney fire just as I was about to leave my cabin for the day. Talk about timing! Chimney fires happen when creosote a highly flammable byproduct of burning wood builds up inside the chimney. If it gets…
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I last shared a video with you all! Living off grid has its unique challenges and one of the biggest hurdles has been getting lumber and building materials up to the Mountain Shack without a proper driveway. Over the past few months, I’ve been hauling gear on my…
Winter was an adventure, but I’ll be honest it got a little rough towards the end. Don’t get me wrong, I love being immersed in nature, embracing the solitude and even the occasional challenges that come with living off grid in the middle of nowhere. There’s something deeply rewarding about it. What really started to…
