Ep. 11: Winter Solstice in Alaska
My Far North Cabin
Alaska is a place of extremes, one of which is the darkness during the Winter Solstice. In this episode, while all alone in the cabin during the longest days of the year, I talk a bit about the science of the winter solstice, and what it means logistically, physically, and psychologically in the far North, where we tend to feel this time of year pretty intensely. Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year to all my listeners! And a big thank you to all my supporters on Patreon that make this show possible. Theme song: Travellers by the 126ers Fair Use from YouTube Music
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Ep 10: Homestead Chat with Sara (of Tending Seeds Podcast)
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Two off-gridders talk! Sara of the Tending Seeds Podcast joins me for this episode as we interview each other in a bit of check in. We are fellow off grid homesteaders & podcasters, and last year she interviewed me for her show which planted the seed, pun intended, for me to start my own podcast! We talk off grid life, winter, generating income on a homestead, and realities of living rural. I hope you enjoy our conversation, and I hope to check in with her again soon!
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Ep 9: Facing Challenges Off the Grid in Alaska
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In today's episode, I get into what some of the really difficult things have been for me living off the grid in Alaska. This life is full of challenges, emotionally, logistically, physically, and I've had to go through alot to get to this point. But there has also been alot to learn, and I've gained a great deal of strength & knowledge through it all. In most of my episodes I focus on teaching and learning, but today is about personal reflection, and saying the hard thing! If you want to support this podcast, consider becoming a patron! Follow me on Instagram for updates! ...
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Ep 8: Hot vs. Cold - Rural Life in Extreme Environments (with my buddy Steve)
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Looking for some homesteading land in the tundra or the desert? They have alot in common as far as being extreme! In this episode, my good friend Steve Hill (who lives rural in the Sonoran Desert) and I have a comparative discussion about the differences and similarities between our environments, what it was like growing up near the hottest city in the United States, and how living there in my childhood mentally prepared me for the challenges of life in the Arctic. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider becoming a patron! And for updates, visit my official Instagram to keep up with...
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Ep 7: Surviving the Cold In Alaska
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Want to know how to keep yourself safe in one of the coldest places on the planet? In this episode, I get into how to dress correctly for different types of cold weather, a story about the first time I experienced hypothermia, what kind of first aid skills you need for dealing with frostbite and hypothermia, and what a general set of good daily habits are for living in a cold climate. If you enjoy this episode, leave some feedback on the Instagram account: And if you want to help support the show, consider becoming a Patron for $3 a month! Note: I reside in SouthCentral Alaska, which...
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Bonus Content: Scary Movies to Watch in an Isolated Cabin
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Here are some more movies that my Mom and I love during spooky season, some are just a fun ride, some very unsettling, and we went over our time on the Halloween episode talking about them so here is the spillover! Hope you all have a safe holiday, more episodes coming soon! Like this podcast? Music: "Ghost" by Tim Beek
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Ep 6: Survival Lessons in Horror Films (Halloween Special with Mom🎃)
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Going hiking in the woods soon? Caretaking for a remote hotel this winter? Going to that secluded cabin to write a romance novel? Stationed at a remote base in Antarctica or exploring an alien planet? Even if you aren't doing any of these (or can't lol), there are many things that can go wrong, and some of our favorite Halloween flicks are about survival situations in these exact settings. In this hour + long special episode, my Mom and I who are big fans of horror films (and films in general) discussed some of our favorite movies that we watch every Halloween, that teach us valuable...
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Ep 5: Getting Ready for Winter Off-Grid in Alaska
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Curious about what it takes to prepare for a winter off the grid in Alaska? After 8 years my list is second-nature to me, and I'm happy to share it with you all in this episode. The irony is that I have been so busy doing the things on this list that I've been a bit delayed in putting out the episode about it! So I hope you enjoy learning about what helps us prepare to do 6-7 months of winter in a cabin in the woods of Alaska. In November I'll be doing an episode exclusively about cold weather survival and preparedness, and coming up this month is a Halloween Special that's going to...
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Ep 4: Living With Generators, ATVs, & Snowmachines (with Jason Burguess)
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How do you keep calm when something breaks down? What are the basics you need to know about fixing something yourself? In off grid homestead life, especially in Alaska, knowing how to repair things that break is a very valuable skill, and can also save you alot of money & stress. But you must have a good understanding of the basics, know how to strategize, and what to do to keep yourself & others safe. In this episode, my partner Jason and I discuss the basics of engines, tell the story of how our generator spectacularly failed one winter and how we fixed it, and important things to...
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Ep 3: Our Journey Up the Alaska Highway (A Retrospective Travelogue)
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Ever wonder what it's like to travel to Alaska on the World Famous Alaska Highway through Canada? I may have done the trip a while back, but its still fresh in my head! In this episode I tell the story of my journey up this highway back in 2016 when my partner Jason and I got the call to move to Alaska, and we drove our truck & used 5th wheel travel trailer up this modern marvel. The route we took was from Oregon, then Washington, and then British Columbia & the Yukon Territory to the Alaska Border. This drive is 2000+ miles of gorgeous country, endless mountains, vast...
info_outlineIn this episode, I am proud to present an interview with my mother, Corrie, and we discuss why sewing, crochet, and being able to mend your own clothes are such valuable homesteading skills! She started doing all of these a long time ago, and I'm so pleased to have had her on the show to share her passion & insight. She creates her own garments, adores utilitarian qualities in clothing, as well as being avid about the history of clothing & textiles/fiber arts. She is a long time crocheter and seamstress, and even taught herself to weave and to spin her own yarn!
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