I can't wait to watch this when my husband gets out of work. I made the mistake of giving him crap in the past for watching new SLA videos without me and now I gotta wait for him 😅

@gregw2388

3 жыл бұрын

My wife got mad when I told her I was watching this while she was still working, lol.

@CaDi_leE

3 жыл бұрын

Same here! My husband and I watch this together ❤

Y'all outside in Alaska without gloves grabbing frozen things. Me, a Texan, sitting in my heated office contemplating putting on gloves. LOL!!

@simoneconsciousobserver3105

3 жыл бұрын

I'm watching in my beachside casita in SW Mexico lol. No clunky gloves needed

@journeytoasimplelife7834

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂 brilliant!!! I thought the same thing - my fingers were cold just watching!! I need to toughen up.... 🙈😂

"sometimes Beau has a hard time figuring life out" same Beau, same.

@kaylynn3583

3 жыл бұрын

I know I heard that and I thouht awww beau♥ I can relate

Even people in an off grid house need a cabin in the woods. Love it.

@karinhopkins6158

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I live in the woods but am not off grid. But garden all summer and freeze fruits. Love it !

@lisafleming9603

Жыл бұрын

@@karinhopkins6158 😀

Looks like Bo/Beau has exactly 0 F's to give about the cold.

@michaelermcgowaniv

3 жыл бұрын

I know he was cussing them lovingly the entire trip.😆❤️

@ldg2655

3 жыл бұрын

😆😆 that is exactly what I was thinking!! He looked like he was saying ....”sigh.... we moved here WHY”?

I don’t know about anyone else, but seeing your videos pop up makes my day. Also I really enjoy the long videos. It’s almost like it’s own little tv show. So happy for the both of you acquiring this new property and opportunity. My wife and I bought a remote plot of land along a river in the mat su valley and we are planning on moving up there from the lower 48 this coming summer. Alaska is the land of freedom and opportunity and we can’t wait to live up there full time to live our dreams just like you two are.

@SimpleLivingAlaska

3 жыл бұрын

Tobias Patterson that sounds lovely 😍 thank you for watching!

@bunnygaffney2765

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@MakeitMake

3 жыл бұрын

Right?!?! I feel the same!

@vonlipi

3 жыл бұрын

Funny as I don’t see Alaska as the land of freedom....and that is good because variety is the spice of life!

@wendycape7283

3 жыл бұрын

My preferred Friday night viewing! I love this channel

I saw zero signs that Beau enjoyed this trip.

@Brian_Saginashvili_

3 жыл бұрын

So picky with all that food too lol. When you're that far out you make the food work lol.

@Gardenergal

3 жыл бұрын

agreed!

@donnachristianson1502

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps some padding on the bottom of the sledge would help - he’s no puppy. It’s probably cold and bumpy otherwise. Good way to know fer sure - get in there and have your husband drive you around for 20 minutes. It amazing what you will discover. Best wishes.

@debj4life478

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they needed some padding.

I just LOVE how you guys look out for the animals first 😍

@lisafleming9603

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

Terrific scenery for a Christmas Card picture.

@RuSosan

3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see how lovely the scenery looks during summertime.

@htoddgriffin4787

3 жыл бұрын

It would have been even nicer if their noodles had tomato sauce.

In a time of crisis, you guys are the MVPs. I don’t know how I’d spend my time if you guys didn’t upload these great videos.

@curiouscat3384

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Gentle people, beautiful scenery, dogs, just back to basics :)

@annielehnhardt_kolakowski5818

3 жыл бұрын

We have to learn to be prepared, and not a soft marshmallow city person. I am from a rural state, and moved 18 hours to the city for work. So I know how it is to tough it out. We all think about readiness.

you folks are living a special life. Thanks for sharing with us.

I love your dog Bow( forgive my spelling of his name). He seems so mellow and calm natured. He looks like he just goes with the flow and doesn’t complain even though he probably doesn’t want to. What a sweet guy.

That roof trick with the snow was impressive!

@brendag2891

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have a roof rake for the house but for my shed and other sloped pitches this is a really great way to get the weight of heavy snow off!!! Genius! You can control it better than throwing the ice pucks for snow roof melting, plus no chemicals. Crazy that there could be earthquakes there, tipping over maple syrup. What a wild and wonderful adventure!!!! Love it! Thank you ❤ for sharing

Bow:" I'm too old for this shit"

@kencarr2998

3 жыл бұрын

Me too lol

@lewih7135

3 жыл бұрын

Facts!

@annielehnhardt_kolakowski5818

3 жыл бұрын

Relax! We are never too old for surviour!!

@lovealwayswinslovealwayswi51

3 жыл бұрын

kamil I wish I was younger I wouldn't mind living like this 🙏🏼🇺🇸

Thanks for sharing your life with us. I am not medically nor physically capable of doing what you guys are doing. Being able to be a part of your journey makes me feel like I am there with you on part of your adventure into the Alaska wilderness.

@rodneygow4083

Жыл бұрын

Me too

I’m re-watching all of your videos and I love the amount of attention you’ve paid to improving your production quality. I think the reason the previous owner of your wilderness cabin only came out once is because of the effort required to take the journey. It takes people like yourselves who have an adventurous spirit to make the trek.

Being from Texas my dog starts shaking when it 60° f outside. He could not last a day in Alaska. Beau and Bandit are champs!

Honest to God. To watch two people have such a simple, sweet adventure, when most of us are stuck trapped in our homes, is just giving me life tonight. I can totally imagine the fun of exploring this cabin, trying the old hot chocolate and sleeping under some dusty blankets in the cold. What could be better. Thanks for sharing your fun with us while we aren't having much. I smiled for the whole hour!

@peacefulwife5199

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, best hour I've had in a heck O long time. Thank you.

Miss Ariel and Eric,thank u guys soooo much for always making my day.still contracting,going on ten yrs.away from my wife,kids and grandkids.after a long 12 hr day,a sip of Seagrams 7 and one of ur videos makes it all worth while.gonna hang it up next yr and get back to the life u guys are living.love everything about y’all.be safe🙏

You guys are living like pioneers. Me and my girl lived in the country side from March to December with more than you had (running water, hot water from the sun, heating with wood, toilet outside, shower outside, kitchen outside). We called it quits in December and went to the city. When cold got to us it became too much. We enjoyed it a bunch until then. But you seem to have a blast in those hard conditions.

I feel like you guys found a place that inspired Bob Ross to paint "A Cabin In The Woods" type paintings.

Take it easy on Bo. He’s trying to break in his new boots

You can use the part where they’re going through the pantry items as a drinking game… Just take a shot every single time Eric says the word “old” lol

The best part is the love and respect and care you show your dogs. Love it.

You know you're old when the 90s seem like yesterday, some of the best years of my life snowmobiling all the time back then

@herbertsusmann986

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to comment the same thing. To me the 1920's is "old"!

12:26: broke my heart in a good way; Daddy picking up Bo ; he looks so lost and scared. Wish I could give Bo a hug, what precious dogs you have.

Honestly this kind of life sounds great right about now especially in the world around us falling apart I could definitely see it happening

You guys are true Alaskans and I would definitely trust you with my life if I were ever out in the Wilderness !

@slynn5138

2 жыл бұрын

I recommend that you look into Heimo and Edna Korth. He raised his entire family (4 daughters) in a small cabin in the very remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. In fact, he’s one of the only permanent residents in an area larger than most states. Not to take anything away from Eric and Ariel, I think they are great. But, the Korth’s optimize what you mean by a true Alaskan. Hunting, trapping, fishing and building your own cabin. Check them out if you dig this kind of lifestyle.

I love how y'all treat the boys, and take them everywhere possible. Greetings from Texas.

@loveandfaith6517

3 жыл бұрын

Your comment made me smile...I call em pups.

It’s so weird seeing you eat food out of packages! You two have to be one of the hardest working couples around. Loving the new adventure!

I just had to pause video and say how heartwarming it is the way you treat your dogs. They look like they're very grateful under those covers. Looking forward to seeing your adventures up at the cabin. Beautiful video as usual. Thank you. Karen from Canada

I absolutely love this video! I don’t know why but it’s very comforting. In this age where cellphones are the norm watching y’all doing chores around the cabin, drinking coffee/ hot chocolate,cooking and playing board games was so awesome! Love your fur babies❤️❤️❤️❤️

Bo is straight up not feelin it lmao

“Over water.. frozen water” Bo whimpers quietly lol

I found you guys randomly like a month ago and have been binge watching your past videos. I am so into all of this totally awesome.,💚

Am I the only one who thought the minute they walked into that place: “bro, you gotta get that wood stove working by nightfall.” ????

@tsar-bomba2413

3 жыл бұрын

The stove would've been the first thing I woulda got in order. Wasting time on other non life threatening matters, noobie moves!!!

@johnrobinson8955

3 жыл бұрын

@@tsar-bomba2413 i agree I would have been on that stove before anything. He could have vented that stove out a window and kept that place warmer then that little propane heater. But that’s just me. I don’t think it was in that bad of shape to just get the stack back up through the roof and get a small fire going. As tall as that stack is it wouldn’t be that hot going through the room unless he got a huge fire going maybe.

@crustybastard1068

2 жыл бұрын

It's a man thing . He is not at all a man

You might want to get a good Carbon Monoxide Alarm for that cabin what with a wood stove and propane indoor heaters etc.... Could save your lives!

@sharaharper2253

3 жыл бұрын

In the previous video they packed one.

@josavo6377

3 жыл бұрын

They have one

@magdalenaschutz3089

2 жыл бұрын

Kkkk see vf

The notebook log is a great idea. You guys will have a great time looking back on your cabin adventures in a couple of years. Enjoy the cabin life my friends.

@joewestelaken9698

3 жыл бұрын

Friends have a cabin in north Ontario and hav e kept a journal of every trip and who was there going back to the early 60 s and to this day still do in 2021 . They photo copy all the pages just to save as the history of the cabin

I’ve been binge watching for a couple weeks since I found y’all. I went back to when y’all left Oregon. Y’all are amazing at overcoming obstacles. You’ve come a long way so far. Can’t wait to catch up to where ya are today.

It's January 9th 2022 and just watched this episode for the 1st time. Very cool. I look forward to more.

What a life you 2 young people have. None of this 9 to 5 craziness keep it up!

You look like two kids Christmas morning opening up their presents, going through all the stuff. The dogs are looking so sad and cold. As pretty as it is, can't wait to see the property without the snow. Maybe, in the future, you could build a pulley, zip line, to make it easier to get supplies up the hill. Enjoy this new adventure!!

@inekev6566

3 жыл бұрын

The dogs are too long in the cold natur, not good for them

@peggyincili8880

3 жыл бұрын

The dogs looked frozen need more warm sleeping bags just for them specially when they are travelling on the way across the ice but apart from that great to watch

I really enjoy your videos. My family are in North Carolina and we just can't imagine how y'all survive with all the cold and snow.

Hi, to the both of you. You two are the first camping show I watched. I followed you and was quite ( and your dogs) taken by it. I wandered where you went because the cabin progressed thruout it all. I stayed with you and told whomever would listen about this. I live in manhattan and ran a jazz club and a singer myself. This was the Very First Video I saw of yours. Now I'm completely watching many other people's videos. Your stuff wasn't coming up and now your back. Its jan.17th, 2022. I know now your a Brand. That's great. Carry on. Peace to you.

@kennetheddy577

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know what your up to.

I can recommend getting fur of reindeer or sheep for the dogs to lay on in the sled. Keeps them warm when travelling. Greetings from Sweden

I love how you treat your dogs. I wish everyone was like that. Loves for Bo and Bandit

@thedubs4388

3 жыл бұрын

Same! Think I've said on more than one of thier videos, I Fing love seeing spoiled doggos.

@RuSosan

3 жыл бұрын

It is lovely to see indeed. It's not a surprise really, considering how much more important good pets become in rural and remote areas in terms of practicality as well as the usual companionship. Especially dogs and cats.

@robwestley7370

3 жыл бұрын

Sandra Westley my tiny “Chorkie” wouldn’t cope with any of this, she’s cold at 1c which is 33f but she’s treated to the best care, after a awful start in life, probably coming from an illegal Farm, terrified of her shadow, but now a confident happy little soul, whiteout a nasty bone in her body.

One dog tells the other one, “You know, my brother’s people live in Florida.”

That’s looks like so much fun. I bet summer time the dogs will have a blast and yay for getting the wood stove working. What an awesome little cabin and all the cool things inside it came with.

This was just so much fun and the puppies were adorable wrapped in in their blankets. Hope all four of you have rested and recovered from all the fun by now and thanks for including all of us in an adventure we wouldn't otherwise be able to have.

So excited for an hour long video!!

@dinahquillen9380

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, more please😃

Your channel is a refreshing departure from the world right now...thank you both! I’ve binge watched it all and can both relate and appreciate your lifestyle, and definitely relate with the weather! I’m a farmer myself, and know the homesteading lifestyle of my past and current ways....you both are the real deal! Keep living the dream! And keep your content proprietary and independent!

I’m loving these older videos. I bet building a gazebo structure with screening and a picnic table would be super handy there. A screened in structure anywhere with heavy insects is always a good thing. You guys could knock that out in a weekend, right?😉

Oh my, you two really don't realize how much you contribute to our sanity. We can never thank you enough for taking us along on your journey. (That last shot of Bandit doing the highstep with his long legs left me laughing).

I was a little worried until you got the wood stove going 😅

Thank you so much for a great initial video. You guys remind me so much of my late wife and me when we first got married. God how I miss her and all of the spontaneous adventures we had. Please be good to each other and know that you only get one chance at this.

"Im not really that cold" she says as they both sit their eating looking like dragons 😂 💛

Poor O Bo !!!!!!! He's just not feelin it. I will live vicariously through yall, I wouldn't want to have to go through that much to get home...it is beautiful !!!!!

Dogs look thrilled.

Way to go guys! We are on our 3rd hundred page logbook for our cabin in off the Petersville Road. Keep the log going and insist all visitors make a comment. Passive rain collection is a big help. Put a sauna on the list. To get a nights sleep in June a small bug tent is essential used on the deck or on the floor inside.

It’s very difficult to maintain a cabin in winter weather but you guys are absolutely amazing to maintain this property.Keep maintaining and smiling…

I've never watched a video on UTube that lasted this long and I enjoyed every minute of it. I think it was an adventure for all of us.

@Katiedid1975

3 жыл бұрын

You might try a Matthew Posa video. Some are almost 3 hrs long. Wonderful to fall asleep to. If you can close your eyes and stop watching.

@randymorrison6804

3 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon your channel, and I loved watching the whole thing. Of course I was shivering the whole time. Very rustic, but cozy. Greetings from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

@mohitarawat3220

3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying Alaska while watching ur videos and Love the way u treat ur dogs 👌

@AikawaMartialArts

3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to watch the whole thing as well. I used to not watch long videos until I watched a channel called Abandoned Japan there is a guy Kurt Bell that walks around to like old farm houses, abandoned shrines and all things if the past in rural Japan. Very very informative

@Fidg234

3 жыл бұрын

@@AikawaMartialArts I've been watching these guys for a while now and have been 99.9% satisfied with them. Hope you enjoyed it.

A simple cargo zip line could pull the sleds up the hill aided by some tackle blocks to reduce the load.

I somehow stumbled across your channel about a week ago and I've been binge watching it every spare second since! ABSOLUTLY love your content! Thank you for giving us an eye into Alaska living!! Please keep this going!!! Watching from Michigan!

These 2 people eat much more food, than most of the people I know (who HAVE all the conveniences) and they do it "off grid" with NO conveniences! Amazing!

Watching you guys in that climate made me put on my coat in the room.

"I'm really not cold" - Arielle. At the same time breathing like a dragon. I like how you look after your dogs.

@kathleenmills1956

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thought the same🙂

@williamharn9048

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, my thoughts exactly

@stevenweis144

3 жыл бұрын

Top priority. You nailed it. Stove, firewood, and snow removal.

When I watch a video of yours It puts a smile on my face. You both take the time to explain yourselves with what ever you are doing.Liked watching you both go through all that left stuff.And like when you talk about all your trees that you have. I love this. It's nature.just Love your videos.😊

Bo looked so sad when you put his boots on.... so cute. I love following your 'crazy adventures. You two have so much energy! One day, I will have to visit Alaska.

Lived off grid for 16 years, enjoyed every minute of it but so done with that and the expense...a lot of money in sleds, etc..a lot of time too...in AK.

@SimpleLivingAlaska

3 жыл бұрын

Nancy Yow yes we couldn't agree more, the experience comes at a price.

My young kids love to watch this kind of video of yours. It is like they have adventure right along with you. Your dogs so adorable. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

@brendag2891

3 жыл бұрын

I was looking forward to this video so much, and it surpassed my expectations. It is so much fun to find all those "treasures" and guess how and what all of the rich, pioneering and exploring history happened there in the remote, wild wilderness of Alaska. Very inspiring, and as Ariel mentioned, the chance of a lifetime. Chapter one.

I am living my dream vicariously thru these two. It’s great they did this channel.

Sifting through the boxes of treasure was brilliant. Reminded me of my cabin adventures 💕 Loved seeing your beautiful dogs all cosy under the blankets...and their boots❤️

This was the best video! I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed every minute of this! If I was younger this would have been my way of life.

"I read the instruction, sounds legit" I laughed so hard

I'm happy to see yall care for your 4 legged friends properly. Some folks don't understand that a dog is family and should be treated with care and love. So I'm gonna like and watch your vids.

You guys live a life of people's dream, especially like me who have never seen snow before. I hope I can do stuffs like this in the future. Thanks for the video!

The dogs look like, “We didn’t sign up for this.”

@Pandorash8

3 жыл бұрын

I know lol. Beau loves his humans, but perhaps wishes sometimes that they lived in a warmer locale haha.

@SoapinTrucker

3 жыл бұрын

LOL 😂 yeah I was thinking the dogs thinking you can f right off!

@watchmanonthewall3852

3 жыл бұрын

Dog's " humans think this is fun?"

@alanj7306

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen a dog that likes having anything on their feet. It’s hilarious to watch how they will try to walk. You can just tell it’s very uncomfortable and unnatural for them. Still, great to see you looking out for them.

@yawnbankoff2505

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the laff putting boots on dogs! how can the animals be exhausted after the rode all the way there?

When even off gridder's in Alaska need to "get away" ;)

We had a sifter like that when I grew up in the 70's

@coffeesquirrel1

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto I’m looking for one like it those kind were the best!!!!!!!

Pike / canned. Fillet the pike, leave the Y bones. Pressure cook @ 10 lbs. for 90 mins. Y bones gone, use the same as salmon. Billy from Michigan age 69. Been spearing pike for decades. I don't harvest pike unless the water temp is 40 degrees or less. Good luck youngsters your living my dream.

A wonderful way to finish the day..much love from Germany guys 🤗🤗

I purely enjoyed myself. When I die I want to return to this world as a dog living with y'all!

@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993

3 жыл бұрын

Me too....xxx

Cool cabin guys! You should have a lot of years of enjoyment there. Yes there will be plenty of hard work repairing and maintaining but you’ll have so much fun when it’s done.

I haven't watched your videos for a few months because we had to postpone our trip up to Alaska and I was sad, but we now have it rebooked and so I am so excited to get up there again. Your videos are calming and beautiful. I love your idea of the journal. You guys are great! P.S. I love your cups and plates. Its my favorite pattern of Corelle!

I love snow - at your place! I don't ever want it at my place.

"This pancake mix is from 1995, so we probably won't be eating that." I hear weakness in your voice. 😂😂

@florida1716

3 жыл бұрын

if it isn't opened, it's still good..

@CP-tq3hu

3 жыл бұрын

@The Aussie Family just don’t eat it yourself 😅😂🤣

@Frossiart

3 жыл бұрын

I know a youtuber who's eaten MRE's from WW2, and tried hard tack from the civil war!

@barrybri

3 жыл бұрын

Only about 6 years 3 months in above freezing temperatures so it might be ok if packages are sealed. ;)

@mindym.1166

3 жыл бұрын

I think the baking powder in that pancake mix is probably too old to rise. Too bad, Krusteze is awesome.

Your dogs are thinking “These humans are crazy; trudging through snow for 4 hours to get to more snow! “

@kingrafa3938

Жыл бұрын

LOL

I just discovered you . I really like your vids. I had a home right on the Kenai river for 6 years . Was beyond awesome. I’m from NYC ! Lol What I really wanted to say is this : your significant other , Really Really has your back ! Of course I already know that Alaskan girls simply kick ass . Watching the video , I could not help but notice how she politely frequently asks if she can help you . Related to Any Task . And usually related to the specific task at hand . That’s a sign of a logical ,motivated , constructive , thinking , partner . I also noticed she almost goes out of the way , to be respectful, when asking and when making constructive thought out suggestions. Never heard even the most remote , wiff of a compliant . She also checks things , like you would expect from an Alaskan , she’s got your back . As you and I know in Alaska , remote , etc ....the quality of your partner can easily mean the difference between life and death . Even in day to day activities. Your Gal is a warrior ! , and she respects you and your cool Alaskan lifestyle to the max . Really nice to see ! It’s far and few between nowadays .....silvio

“It’s says it’s for four people but we only have two. Do the dogs count?” 😂 you are so cute! 💜

"We got coffee, people". Love this video. Congratulations, you guys!

I wished you guys would do a video at least every other day. I so enjoy watching and learning from you both. Updates on the 4 legged children?? Would also love to see your whole house inside and out. God Bless you both!!

You two have come so far, congratulations on your new cabin. Looking forward to watching you two this spring to. I just love what you both do. Back to simple living..

I just paused the vedio and thought let me comment first ... Was waiting for this vlog for the whole time... I really appreciate you guys.. Much love from India ❤️

@RhinoDNA

3 жыл бұрын

India! WOW!

I’ve been waiting on this video to drop and I was so excited when I saw it today! You guys definitely didn’t disappoint! Almost an hour long filled with tons of beautiful scenery, some good dog time, and lots of exploring! I always love your adventures! Thank you for keeping me (and my Sheltie) entertained when I don’t have time to get out in the woods myself! 💜

@brendag2891

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, Kristen Potter! I also was very happy to see 57 minutes of footage, all quality, as the history of the cabin unfolded through old clues. Very nice. Hard, but worth all of the planning and effort. I applaud their energy and resourcefulness. The journal is a great great idea!

Great video, nice couple. Thanks for sharing your life adventure with us. It's 2:13 am here in Chicago, I watched the entire video.

Being isolated a cb radio base station might be a good idea for emergency communications unless the cell phone works

@randymorrison6804

3 жыл бұрын

I was just wondering if you two have a way to communicate with civilization, and means of protection?

@lenkubiak3051

3 жыл бұрын

@Planet CEO Whats the matter kid,having trouble getting to the next level on the x box?

@chadstinson9886

3 жыл бұрын

It's play station 4

@TheRealJaded

2 жыл бұрын

Who gives a fuk

@lenkubiak3051

2 жыл бұрын

@@mistermister2085 Ham radio would be better than cb of course I don't know bout 2 meter repeaters in the cabin area so HF would probuby have a better chance of getting through.Been a ham for 14 years KB3LNC

I'm so glad the dogs got to warm up over night. They would have struggled otherwise.

I love the fact that Arielle was lying in the snow and watching the snow fall from the roof. Just appreciating the wonder of it all....

Dying from cuteness over the dog boots & jacket. 💜🐕‍🦺💜🐕‍🦺

I hate days like this you handled it very well. Bless your heart. Love watching you all.