Worst Snow Storm I've Seen - Trapped at my Off Grid Cabin
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ม.ค. 2022
- The worst snow storm I've seen since living here and I'm trapped at my cabin. Working on getting my ATV down the trail.
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Flying that drone through the snow storm was amazing. I might go back and look again. So breathtaking. Thank you for sharing with us. I cannot imagine the struggle, but kudos to you for living off grid. This is my first video of your channel, but will watch more.
Thanks Michele.
Michelle Miller , same here , this is my first video of his .
First time seeing your channel, as well New sub. The drone footage is incredible.. I am impressed. And I 💜 your pups!!
I was also impressed, not only with the footage, but the fact that the drone was able to fly in the damp snow, and how stable the platform was considering the winds blowing.
Awesome drone footage. So beautiful out there, I've been in several snowstorms, but always made it out. I'm a new sub. for sure!
Thank you, God bless ✝️🇺🇸😊
I got my snowmobile stuck at my camp on the backside of Snowy Mountain during a snow storm. Went in, started a fire, heated some water and made coffee and lit the oil lamps. I stood on the porch and watched the storm and listened to thunder snow. I curled up on my bunk after loading the wood stove, ate some snacks I had stored and slept like a baby. Got up the next morning and found some neighbors to help me get my sled out a few miles down the trail. It was rough walking through that snow to get help but they fed me eggs, bacon and toast before we left for my camp. It was an adventure I fondly remember! God always takes care of me!
Now that's an adventure.
God is so faithful
Need a snowmobile for that.
He always will when we let Him & include Him in our life & adventures. Love to all, God's Love. xoxo
Great story sounds like I should have been there 😊
Screw the naysayers I am 70 yrs old and do things my way just like you, make mistakes, big deal thats part of life. Most people who make negative comments have never done 1/10th off what you do out there on your beautiful property. I 've had no land for 50 yrs a couple of axes ,maul and chainsaw and I 've never been cold for long. Lighten up people enjoy it for what it is one man loving the wilderness and that's enough. The mistakes you have made I make time and time again and look back and laugh. Enjoy your videos keep it up. Jim Murphy
I'd be in heaven if I were in a blizzard with a fireplace, plenty of food, booze, and a dog in a cozy cabin! Who could ask for more?
“Trapped”?! That looks like a cozy slice of Heaven from which I wouldn’t want to depart. The dogs obviously love it. I never knew that a drone could fly in those conditions.
I was having the same thoughts about that drone.
But yet there you have it.😊
He whines!
I think I’d buy a snowmobile - if something happened you could get out of there - you can pull a sled behind to haul groceries and stuff. I wouldn’t like to be stranded without any way out but snowshoes. Like watching your videos! Thx
I'd like to try one on the trail, David.
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I'd try a taller set of tires and rims with chains first. But I guess if he got 5 feet of snow it still wouldn't matter.
Or just buy tracks.
You can switch from wheels to tracks for the ATV. Check out 13prevail's channel.
We live off grid in the mountains of Southern Oregon and had several weeks of this kind of weather. Couldn’t get out for two weeks straight. We were prepared though so it wasn’t a big deal, just sat and watched it snow, watched TV now and then but solar was minimal so we had to use the generator more. We don’t have a well yet so we have a 1250 gal cistern that was filled prior to winter hitting. The only real problem we had was that our pipe coming into the house from the cistern froze even though it was double insulated so we had no running water for days. We collected gallons and gallons of snow melt from the roof and did just fine, it just takes more work to bucket the water in for dishes and laundry. We have a separate system for drinking water so no worries there. We heat and cook with wood and our meat stash was outside in a plastic container frozen solid! It was our first winter in our new place so we are learning as we go. We are very fortunate to have great cell coverage and are able to have WiFi through a hot spot. Living “off grid” doesn’t mean primitive isolation unless you choose it.
Greetings to Raspberry Rock. Love that moniker.
At 79 1/2 years of age, i am enjoying your videos.
Thank you for your courage to live a clean life.
Beautiful, beautiful country.
God has blessed you.
Amen.
Thanks Nancy, glad to have you aboard.
That three tire “snow plow” strikes me as simplistic genius. I also got an appreciation for how exhausting it is to work and maneuver in those conditions.
Freaking awesome flying the drone in the middle of a snow storm. I’ve never seen anyone do that before. Thanks.
Right? That view was amazing!!
..they’re NOT designed for it that’s for sure. They hate moisture. I suppose it depends on HOW you get it dry..and how carefully.oh..and MAYBE a snowsled (snow machine like Ski Doo)
Definitely was very cool looking👍
Was absolutely incredible 👍👍😊
This reminds me of a couple scenes from the movie the shining
I've been off grid 35 years. Good to see you're doing well. I think maybe a snowmobile might help you more in this kind of weather. But it looks like you're doing okay just a little harder getting through that thick snow with the ice underneath. Be careful exerting yourself in that weather. Looks beautiful out there be safe my friend
Don't let the dog over work either.
Chain up
If you live off grid 6 months groceries should be standard. I grew up in southeastern Montana we didn't have a mental melt down with a lil snow and we had to feed 200 head of cows when it snowed. We did in with a international m and a 20 year old pickup. Guy is a fraud
@@brianjohnson6053 Brian, Montana snow. Lots of snow. I'm a Colorado native.
We always had jars of preserves, dry beans , flour and cornmeal. Those are staples for winter. Even if you are not off grid, a supply for a month is always good, candles, matches, emergency radio, wool blankets and coat's and boots, water proof boots. Take care. 🦊
Sorry folks, this guy needs a 40hp 4X4 JD or other quality tractor with front mounted snow blower.We have 4,500 feet of driveway. Heavy truck or tractor is the only way to go, We have both.
Great Video! This is really isolated where you live!
Winter of 2010 our small mountain town at 8200'- 8600' had 15 feet of accumulated snow, & power was off more than it was on. When you live in mountains, you must always be prepared for the very worst of anything to happen! I was snowed in, & caught H1N1 ! Thought I was going to die a few times during the 32 days of it! Thank God for Herbal Healing remedies, good wood burning stoves, lots of dry firewood & covered decks for it & the dogs to "go" out on, when the ground level doors were buried, & I could barely function!
Being a mountain woman for 27 yrs was hard work!☃️
15 feet of snow is ridiculous.
Dear lord I caught the H1N1 in 2009 I was 23 and my baby was 6 months old I was told to get her out of the house as she had been born with pneumonia and I went into a coma like way for a week I remember nothing my now husband was sent home not allowed to work because of it being contagious and he had to lift me
To bathroom shower me change sheets and said he would lie and I’d stop breathing and he’d panic sounded like minor pneumonia as it was crackling in my chest I had tami flu and it brought symptoms out so so badly but cleared it up quicker but I lost like 13lbs in a week. I couldn’t have survived in a situation like that hats
Off to you I was almost hospitalised though was so bad. Worst thing I’ve ever had
Something you should consider especially in the winter is to keep about a weeks worth of extra food in the cabin. That way if this should happen again you wont have to worry about having to get out in it and go to the store.
Not a week's worth of food, but a minimum of two months.
Easily done with dry long term storage, beans, rice, pasta etc. and some canned food.
I’d be sure to have a full winter season of supplies, including food. Heck..here in Michigan, I keep enough for our winters starting with December till May. If it gets bad outside, I’m content not having to drive to any store. It’s hard to believe he doesn’t do this? Idk…it’s my first time here viewing his video so I could be speaking out of line. But he did say he had to go in to get supplies, & that surprised me.
@@JuanHernandez-ev4bb. Exactly…😊
Oh I have lots of food. But I get tired of the dried/canned stuff.
After stockpiling necessities for Covid I saw that not going to the store as often resulted in less wasted produce. Buying 12 rolls of paper towels or a case of chicken broth resulted in lower prices. So now I refill cleaning products from large bottles too. I would stuff that cabin full in fall.
The cinematography that's now available with the use of drones is unprecedented. We now have the ability to see things in a harsh climate that we've never seen before. Truly amazing perspective.
Yah I agree, DT.
@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin I've wondered why some people don't use their drones for the on the trail footage so you don't have to go back for your camera? Would there be a way to set it on a tree filming and then have it fly up to you? I don't have a drone it's just an idea I had
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have you ever seen drone footage inside of fireworks? WOW.
I would LOVE to be stuck in a snow storm and even more so at your cabin! The view, the peace and quiet, the warmth of the fire and puppies! I would be in heaven!! ☺️
Just stock up in supplies ahead of time..
Yeah, all so exciting & beautiful, until electric goes, water pipes freeze or a tree falls on your house or car. Then there is clearing a path just to get firewood if you have a wood stove, if not, bundle up because there is no escape, roads are impassable. No internet is ok if you read or have another interest that can keep your mind occupied for days. If you get injured you’re on your own & then there are the pets that need to go out to do their business, you need to shovel a path for ‘‘em out to back area so you don’t stepinit. Otherwise it’s a wonderful experience, one I will be experiencing in a few days here in New England if weather reports are correct. Almost forgot, and you need gallons of water to flush toilet, clean dishes & take GI bath’.
@@sunny1433 hmmm, your handle certainly doesn't match this post. Lol. I'm in GA now but originally from up north. I miss the snow and storms. I am well aware of what comes with it. I still am heading back north to it. 😊
I would love it, too. A challenge just to stay alive! Everything 8s a shade of gray.
@@sunny1433 wow.. I bet your one of those people who volunteers to do Christmas Lunch then whinges for 2 month prior about how much effort and time it's going to take you to do it.. then makes everyone feel uncomfortable and guilty because you make sure everyone knows how much effort and time it took you to host the lunch...
I live near the sea in Australia....your landscape is so very different from my own! We worry about sharks, stingrays, octopus, Snakes, spiders, drought, fires, and...tourists! Yes, the tourists are probably the worst and have no clue about their environment! I love that you are so in tune with yours which encourages me to focus more on mine! PS...I love how much you love your dogs and consider their welfare! We love our doggos too!! Many people think of them as just 'stupid dogs', but many of us know that they are far more in tune with the world than we are and therefore deserve our love and respect!
Nice comments, Judy. It's funny how, it seems, every time I hear about Australia, there are all these creatures that will kill me if I visit. LOL
You forgot about the blow flies too. When I visited Australia years ago they were a nuisance and they hurt! I love Australia and hope I can return.
My husband is Aussie and my profile picture was taken in Torque...Near Geelong in Victoria...but we now live in Ohio of all places lol...
We have snow in Australia too, even like this up in the Snowy Mountain range
I have no idea how I started watching your videos but I love them. I’m a city girl in Minneapolis and work in mental health. I’m watching videos of a sawyer in the middle of winter. I am incredibly relaxed right now after working a pretty intense shift. Thank you for the peaceful video
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I’m out here at Redwood Falls! Hello, Minneapolis! A Great video that’s lots of Fun to watch***I will subscribe to this channel.
I know! I just discovered this amazing video! I am all comfy in my gas furnace home during cold winter in Michigan.
Not easy working in mental health, I hope you're doing well Carla.
I don't think a lot of people know just how exhausting it is to walk in deep snow. It's kind of like doing lunges.
Lol ,I can feel what you're saying 👍
I'm from the deep south and only seen one huge snow storm in 1993. We lived the next door to an assisted living place. My neighbor and I were just about to go out with her boys. We saw this little old lady walking a few steps and falling. We told the boys to go inside and told them what was happening. We went and had to drag her to her feet. She was begging us just to let her rest. We kept telling her that if she rested, she would die. She was going a few buildings down the road and had taken the long way at that. She wouldn't let us take her to our homes for a few hours. So we got her slowly, dragging at times to keep her from going down again. We wouldn't be able to get her back up. We got her to her friends house and made them both promise that they wouldn't go out in the snow again. Then, I headed back. We had to lean on each other to keep us up. We felt like we had been drugged. As we made it to our doors, we fell into our families arms. They had to get us out of our clothes and get us warm. It took a while for us to be able to help. I have a respect for this being out there so long.
So right....
True. I was exhausted watching
I ccan remember a few snowstorms growing up in central Nebraska back in 1960's' thru early 1990's ( moved to Colorado) where the snow was so deep we'd totally disappear from sinking down in it! Scary stuff there! We were trying to get to grandmas' house just 3 blocks away so she could stay with us as they said the snow was staying for at least 2 more days maybe l onger. It was crazy deep when it ended! Thank the starz there were no deaths because of it!Even as young as l was , I gained a deeper respect for Mother Nature and how treacherous your neighborhood and everyday activities can become. Stay safe and warm! Peace to all...
About a year removed from a similar situation in living conditions, ..... heavy snow... cold.... wood stove heating.... cutting, splitting , stacking wood..... incredible view in the Northern Utah mountain range.. loved it. It's hard work, but satisfying. But a time comes when you gotta hang 'em up and keep the incredible memories stored away to be revisited from time to time. Lots to consider in the way of access to quick medical needs, groceries, pet needs, etc when in the dead of winter. Having the right tools makes all the difference in the world. Knowing when to say when is essential. Thanks for sharing.
I hope the dog doesn’t give out and have a heart attack
Growing up in the Catskill Mountains my dad did nothing without chains on the wheels on anything he used, it’s frustrating getting stuck. Your dogs are so precious, they look like they’re always by your side.
Russell this was an awesome video. Exciting trail rides, georgeous drone shots, seeing Willow, hearing your voice, the snow,the Mayday song which is one of my favorites!!!! Just everything. Thank you very much for your hard work. Soooo much better than the news😁😁👍Take care and see you on the next one♥️💙💚💖🥰
Glad you enjoyed it, Judy.
Drone shots in a blizzard. That’s something you don’t see every day. Keep living your life on your terms. Thank you for allowing us to live them with you.
Not on his terms at all. On nature's.
I fly my drone in conditions you're not supposed to. But I get amazing results.
Did you ever think of having a snowmobile for a backup if you have to get out in a hurry?
my experience in deep powder like that has not been good. much like the bogging down like the atv. or maybe it was my lack of technique!
@@pn6587 My long track wide track can easily pull a sled with a few hundred pounds on two or three feet of fresh snow. We have a place that is only accessible this way in the winter. I’ve been riding them for 50 years.
@@Chris_at_Home yeah, wide tracks make sense!
Need correct tracks for certain snow types
We always broke in the trail up to the cabin first. Once you get it packed down, it would be just fine. Of course, we maintained it by occasional use. Back then, all we had was a snowmobile and a sled trailer we hooked up to the snowmobile. Snowshoes were a great way to go for a walk in deep snow!🤣
This is the first time I've watched your video, it looks an amazing, beautiful, peaceful place, but I'm the one sitting in town all cozy, you have the hard work, looking forward to seeing some more, take care, & thank you for sharing x
It's nice sitting in front of the wood stove on days like this.
What a beautiful scenery. If you had food, water, heat for the entire winter . That would be great. Staying indoors the whole time by the fire. So romantic.. no traffic or noises from the city or country. Just outdoor music. Wind howling. Etc.
Hey Russ, Just wanted to chime in here. Talking from experience, I can tell you even though you do not want to get out in the snow storm it would be best to tire drag at 6 inches while the snow is still falling. And then again after it has stopped unless your getting dumped on where your getting feet of snow. A plow with tire chains would help as well, but I know you have to work with what you got. Over all it was a great video and loved the drone shots as well. It shows the struggles some people go thru in winter time. Where I live everyone prepares for winter by storing food in the summer and fall, because when winter gets here you may not make it off the mountain for weeks at a time!
Billy it started snowing at 10pm one night, and it was mostly over by the time I got up the next morning. But I hear ya.
Buy yourself a small fold up snow shovel.
An ex tanki once told me to pack heavy goods on top in yr backpack so as to equalise weight distribution
Come on man the guy is jonesing for a fresh sub and some fresh milk and eggs .
@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin What's the origin/story behind Raspberry Rock ..sounds lush of course 🙃
This is my first video of watching you. I like watching you because you don't curse up a storm. The scene is beautiful. Stay warm and God bless you and your two doggies.
I don’t curse up a storm, but I do curse occasionally. Fair warning.
Stock up ALL the time x
Hey Russ, that’s not poison Ivy. It’s Clematis. I have been enjoying watching you struggle with the snow. I can’t do that anymore.
Thanks for letting me watch.
Learning something new everyday.
How beautiful, The drone footage was just amazing!. I can’t imagine living in that kind of snow, I live in south east USA. We rarely see snow, the last I saw it was 2022, I’m hoping we see a good snow this winter. It’s cold tho, in middle Tennessee. I lived Upstate New York for a while , 8 miles from the Canadian Border, I loved watching the snow storms. Thank you for sharing, it brought back good memories , I know this was hard for you to film. Much respect.
Stuck in the middle of nowhere in a cabin during a snowstorm sounds awesome to me. Isolation and self reliance
Matthew Brown it sounds like a dream come true for me too.
Until u run out of coffee milk and toilet paper lol
When my sons and I were in scouts we would use a 3’ plastic toboggan to help get heavy loads to the remote cabin we used for winter camping. For a group of 10 - 18 people it helped a lot. I believe it might help you. The toboggan having a flat bottom mostly glides on top of the snow where a sled the runners sink in.
That's what we use when ice fishing especially on the way back in with a pail full...so much easier and if it's windy, stand it up for a good wind block!
Also Snowmobile!! This is why i dont live in the cold regions. Rain is enough for me to deal with!
Was gonna advise the toboggan as well. We used them for same thing except it was a 1/4 mile of driveway. Deep enough snow or if the ground wasn't frozen you weren't getting up, even with a 4 wheel drive Jeep pickup or Ford Bronco ('88 fullsize).
The filming is top notch.. you could produce your own television show.. I am off grid.. I've thought of filming my daily journey as I move forward with no experience.. it would be a hoot & realistic for many as it ain't all sunshine & purity.. it's chaotic & stressful.. sometimes beautiful & recreates a person & solidifies the soul.
You are also a gifted cinematographer. That drone footage of the beautiful scenery, coupled with the young lady singing “M’aidez” was breathtaking. As for breathtaking, get some rest. I’m exhausted just from having watched how hard you had to exert yourself.
Thanks Dawg.
Lol. The one dog didn’t want to leave the protection of the cabin.
I would have been in that cabin,with the dog and happily stay in there until every last snow flake melted.I hate cold and snow.
Note to self for next time. Get groceries ahead of a storm and consider getting a snow machine? Loved your drone work and your amazing tenacity when exhausted. Well done! You live in a gorgeous place
I am with you on the ' sled '
If you live in the south that’s a no brainer lol. It’s much safer to stay home until it warms up and melts the snow. It sure is beautiful tho
Consider returning to Old Timer Food storage for the WHOLE of winter! Not the modern “closet pantry” styles of today. They did so for a reason. Even 50 yrs ago my family put up food on our ranch for winter. It’s a practice that can save a life (especially during food shortages due to pandemics, storms, disruption of truck deliveries)
@@Frugal_granny Yes, particularly as there are tins and long life milk to supplement the good old ways.
Preparing for winter is hard work and it should be ... think about how many hours the deer spend on getting to a decent bodyweight to survive the winter!
I love these videos and the dogs add so much to the excitement of them. The human element is nice, but if you are a die-hard animal lover, you look forward to seeing them have so much fun!
They love the snow
Sorry you had so much trouble. I know you had a lot of hard work doing that. I know I would be having a TON of trouble, or just stay home and wait it out for weeks on end. The ATV looks like a lot of fun though.
I often watch your channel and think to myself “Man it would be nice to live out there”. Then I see you have days like these and it reminds me of just how challenging the off grid lifestyle can be. Your a trooper! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
* without a snowmobile
It's totally worth it, Eric.
Russ, be careful, my friend who works in the ER calls that kind of snow... heart attack snow so be careful!!
Yep I was going to yell at u to stop shoveling..they r going to find u frozen on the trail...afib...........u looked exhausted the day u shoveled
Why is that? Just wondering... dont know anything about snow. Tia!
@@tinok.8149 some snow is light and fluffy, some wet and heavy. After a snow storm, people will often shovel the wet and heavy snow which can be quite the load on cardio -- repeated heavy lifting / tossing for prolonged period. People who might otherwise be more dormant for the winter suddenly try and do a workout like that and you always end up hearing about a few people needing to be transported to the hospital for heart attacks
@@tinok.8149 if your not familiar with snow, you can somewhat compare it to sand at the beach. The sand that is no where near water is dry, light, and probably hits you in the face with the wind blows. Hauling buckets of that sand would be no problem. Now contrast that with the sand the tide is washing over, laden with the weight of the water. Hauling buckets of that would be much much more work.
That’s how my uncle died. What a way to go. His last moments shoveling the driveway.
Living in Buffalo, I can totally relate to the storm footage, lots of fun. If you go to 45.47 mark of the video where you mention the deer tracks, that's a nice looking buck rub on those three saplings. Great Stuff!
Yes! Nice to see.
It’s my first time seeing your channel. Just have to say that we are one of a kind my friend. I especially enjoyed that you recognized that your dog needs a break for breaking trail. That was great to see a human look out for the dogs best interest and health. I really appreciate your video. Not many people will understand your “experienced professional atv license”. I always appreciate someone like yourself. Cheers! Omf i love your life. I’m getting back there soon. I’m on my third year of full time vanlife. 👍👍 ✌️
I worry about Willow sometimes. Junebug knows when she's tired and will just stay at the cabin. Willow has no 'quit' in her. If there's adventure, she's going.
Honestly, as long as I had everything I needed to last me a few months as far as food and such, I'd love to be stuck there. You have a roof and four walls, your dogs, and an awesome view.
I feel exactly the same way.
I couldn't ask for anything more.
West Virginia old girl here, Lord I love it.
I would need a few books too. I don't think the Kindle would work.
My thoughts exactly 💯, As I'm watching, I just said that. 😊🎉😅
Glad you are alright after all that snow and walking in it. Scared me for sure as I am not use to snow and that cold weather. You should stock up on lots of can good, dry beans, instant potatoes, rice , can meats and things like that so you will always have plenty of food at your cabin. Please be careful and stay safe. We stock up for hurricane weather as we have them here at times and have no way to go to the store and no electricity. It does not happen every year but we stay prepared as we are 79 and 78 years young and have learned to be ready for anything. If it does happen that is great but if it does happen we can survive. Just be safe and ready for the next time. God bless.
GOD BLESS NONA , It is wise to keep extra food , even living in town I keep food for emergency , we never know what can happen . Love and blessings ,Lucy
Hahaha, forecasters always let one down. You people crack me up.
I worried about you toward the end, but you are a tough man, take care
What you should do is just before the snow falls, you should have all the can goods stock up in the cabin so all you need to bring in is milk, meat and eggs in. You can also freeze milk.
yeah but I really miss the fresh produce.
Such dedication having to keep going back to grab that camera for all those scenes… and this is what I call a productive day/s sheeesh ❤
OOOF that was soooo tiring.
If there's anything I've learned in 67 years, A roof is better over your head than NO roof. Man that is one serious snow storm!
I got anxious for him coming back to cabin, beautiful dogs, man’s best friends❤️
They're sleeping on the chair beside me right now
Watching this is grt. Buffalo NY is trying to dig their way out. Sorry for those who lost their life...Look at the faithful dogs. Not totally alone
This was so fascinating to watch !!
Thanks for your incredible videos !!
Willow is super cute too . Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
Russ i dealt with this same thing at our cabin 3 years ago in Northern Minnesota.. 22 inches of snow. snowblower wouldnt start and i shoveled for 7 hours to get to main road to get to Two Harbors for food and booze. a 22 mile drive. it sucked wood stove was going tho so wasnt going to freeze but i was out of eggs too and love the fact you love Chef Boyardee ravis... They go good with Pink Moscato or a CC/7 lol
Hello, fellow Minnesotaien.😊❤👍
Ditto; hello from northern Minnesota!
@@holdmyhand9573 Minnesnowtan !
I don't think booze should've been a priority 🤣
When your off grid food booze and fire main priority.. shovel snow next day lol
I knew a man who lived alone in the woods year round.
The heard his dogs barking for a couple of days one winter, when they went to check on them they found the hungry and alone.
Mike had past in his chair he had lived exactly as he wanted!
RIP He died as he lived, peacefully....
Exactly how I want to go
Amazing, thanks for sharing the wonderful views ... love your two dogs too. Brave man being out there.
Thanks Bernadette!
TH-cam suggested your video because I was viewing similar content and that's how it works. Anyway, I give you credit man, I absolutely detest snow and cold. If I ever lived off grid (which will never happen - married) I'd opt for a warmer climate somewhere. Good Luck in your adventures and be safe! Thanks for the time you put in to record your trip to the road.
After living out here for 7 years, I’ll take snow over summer bugs anytime. Btw, my wife was just like your wife. Miracles can happen
Thanks for bringing us into that snow with you, Russell - I can still feel the damp rising in my shoes! It's great that you have so much firewood though.
You're welcome, Kay!
This is where you hunker down, play games, do arts and crafts, yoga, meditation, snowshoeing. There were times in Kentucky when we were snowed in for a couple of weeks at a time. You really get to know somebody and yourself when you go through that.
Amazing that the Drone was able to stay Mobile through all of that...priceless scenic photos of a challenging climate event...thank God you didnt get to go far off your property and THEN get stuck!! Everyone who is even a little adventurous in the winter, should see this experienced by another...who would guess that would happen when you're miles away without your normal sightings to get back in the right direction after snow covers all your Tracks....just for fun!?? Never go anywhere without a plan for dinner & breakfast, in your backpack😮😊. ...Take care... looking forward to more of your shared adventures 😊❤🎉
❤❤❤❤So beautiful, but so sorry you have to endure the pain, what a amazing person you y. Thank you for your time and channel. God bless you and your family.Again Thank you for your time together with our family. Peace my friend. God bless you.
If you're looking for a packed trail use a car hood with some weight on it.
Hoods come in all sizes.
Also a plastic sled for when you have to walk and the good part is you can ride it down the hills save on foot steps and you are not carrying everything on your back.
Interesting idea.
@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin I should mention that you should pick one with the front tipped up when upside down.
Even a trunk lid will work.
If I lived there , I would probably not leave my house until summer. And I would probably be 700 lbs by the summer. But I've always wanted to live off the grid away from humans as far away as possible. But when something like the weather happens, you do need help. Good luck. Stay warm and safe.
Yup! Blizzards suck…..IF you are outside…. But it’s pretty cool when you’re tucked up warm and cozy in the house.
Dang, Not sure why this guy doesn't have a Snowmobile. It would be so much easier to get to the vehicle, and he could put a container of some sort on the back where he could be in over double the groceries he did in the video.
I have to give him props for all the camera footage, back and forth, back and forth, that takes up so much time.
I just don't get how that Drone can handle the high winds, you'd think that thing would just blow away. Great video, and I watched the whole thing. LOL
Man, watching you break that trail, was inspiring. We.can.do.hard.things. Also, be safe and take care of yourself out there.
Yeah that was a really tough couple of days.
Are you having 😊
I always wonder how dogs stay warm in such freezing temperatures. Beautiful drone shots.
Waking up to the coyote pups singing this morning in the Sandia Mountains! They sound better when they are just feet from my window at 2 am! Awesome music! You describe what was a normal winter day for me as a child in Pellston Michigan in the 50's! It brought back some of my greatest memories. Thanks
AMAZING shots from the beginning ! I love winter storms
Thanks Anna.
I really admire your type of life in this harsh wilderness, I lived 5 years in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Before I moved to Vancouver, B.C. Winnipeg is a very well developed civilized city, all what you need is available within reach. Too many young people, suffered a heart attack from walking in too deep snow or Shoveling snow to clear up their front door walk way. You are a great adventures, take care of your self, keep up the Good Videos, God bless.
I cannot believe how interesting this video is; makes me so grateful I only have to worry about a snow dam across my driveway after the city snow plow has come by. I have a snow removal company for my driveway and front porch. My heater went out at the start of the Christmas holiday. I heated my home for 12 days with my gas stove. Not a good idea. Carbon monoxide built up and triggered my CO alarm. But it was 10-22F outside. So cold.
Your drone flying, was absolutely, SECOND-TO-NONE!!
Wow thanks Garland!
I can't imagine living like this in an off grid and all that weather and cold. You have to be really really healthy to do that. I myself could not even imagine doing it with my lung condition I would not survive. But I always wondered if something happens when somebody lives like this out in the middle of nowhere what do they do? What happens if you need medical attention, I mean there are so many things that could happen. I would think you should always live with actually an extra person so that you can watch out for each other and have backup and in case you need something or a phone or a satellite phone or whatever and extra medical supplies
A guy in a cabin not far from me fell off a tower. The medics went out to his cabin on a 6x6, I think.
The way I look at it is, we are all going to die someday, that is a part of living. Now, I myself don't really like "thrill seeking" , I'm more of a, how shall I say this, I'm more of a I want to not go out of this world thinking " I wish I had done that, I wish I had just tried that, one time". I don't want to think that, so when I have the urge to experience something, buy myself something, taste something, if I can financially do it, I do. I am also a chicken shit. I hate scary movies, ridiculous rides, I wouldn't sky dive for ten million dollars. You get my point. So, what happens if this guy has a heart attack out there on the trail, not even his dogs to go for help? He's going to die. That's what's going to happen.
Last September, my best friend of 35 years (we met in university she was 19 I was 18) went to get her damn steps in after dinner. It was still broad day light here in Ontario Canada it was just a little past 5pm. She was a hundred yards from her house, walking a path she had walked a few hundred times, on a sidewalk almost home. A man lost control of his SUV mounted the side walk and ran her over and killed her. She, unlike me always saved. She was 3 years away from retirement. She had worked for the Ontario Government for 27 years. One of the best pensions around. She and her husband had so many plans after retirement. She was frugal, to the point she wore second hand shoes from thrift so she could have her "nest egg" for retirement. Now, she doesn't get to spend any of that money she painstakingly saved. She doesn't get one dollar of the best pension around. Just like that, she was gone.
Another friend who lived beside me for some years - now she...She lived life to the fullest. She didn't deprive herself of much, lol. About 14 years ago now, I woke up to this camotion in the backyard. I looked out and quickly realized it wasn't my backyard, it was my neighbours. I called for my husband, my heart pounding so loud, like it does if I inadvertently flip the tv to a horror movie, I saw police and police tape all over my friends backyard. Then I saw a blue tarp with perfect little size 7 feet peeking out from under the tarp. My friend had gone to her hot tub, sometime after her husband had already gone to bed. No one really knows what happened but she had a nasty bump on her head and she was found dead in her hot tub by her husband. She was 34. We are all going to die someday. If this man chooses to live a lifestyle that means if something medical happens it drastically lowers his chance of getting aid, well so be it.
My Father & mother in law loved the Dominican Republic. Loved it! They worked hard and were able to retire in their 60's. They could go to the DR at least 2 x a year, some years maybe 3. Three years ago this April they were on their regular April trip, heading into their 2nd week my Father in law had a mild stroke while my Mother in law was out picking shells at 6 am (yup- they are early risers!) She returned not that long after the stroke had occurred. . At this time he could still talk, but was slurring his words. He could walk, he was cognitive. Grandma cried out for help, she called the front desk and alerted them to what happened. What followed was 13 hours of no one knowing what to do, who to contact -taking him first to what would amount to a walk in medical clinic where they did nothing but say "why did you waste 2 hours coming here?" and in the 14th hour after his first mild stroke, he had a massive stroke and died just as they had finally reached a real hospital. There is little doubt he would be alive if that stroke had happened here in Ontario. He would have been in an operating room in likely under 30 minutes. We mourn his loss everyday. I cry every single day that my friend was taken so cruelly by a drunk driver with 17 DUI's, no license on bail because he had just done the exact same thing a few weeks earlier, except that woman survived.
We are all going to die. Grandpa had gone to the top of a mountain on horseback the day before his stroke, something he'd wanted to do his whole life. He lived a good full life of 82 years and leaves behind a long legacy with 18 grandchildren.
I sure hope nothing serious ever happens to this young man, this is my first video and I can tell, I'll be doing some serious binge watching. I already like him and feel invested in his life (weird how that happens- but this is what has made social media so incredibly successful). Anyway thank you for reading this far, if you have. I'd apologize for turning this into a dang Ted Talk, but that would be a lie, and I try hard not to lie. Sometimes I think we can all use a reminder that our lives have an expiration date, so while we are headed to that date do what makes your heart full and your soul sing. All the best my friend, this wasn't meant as a sermon but rather just two friends sharing stories, I hope it is received as such. 🤗
@@makeuplover6852 you're absolutely correct you're absolutely right I agree. But when you're kind of in bad health there's some things you just don't do. I'm only 58 years old and I got a disease from pigeons from one of my dad's farms when I was very young. Now it's getting worse as I get older. My blood pressure goes up all the time and I take medicines to bring it down and I had a mild heart attack back in October. So there's lots of stuff going on with me, but if you saw me today I look very healthy and it looks like I can run a 10 mile marathon, but I can't with this disease is not much I could do but I do walk around go to stores sometimes but I physically can do anything on lifting or physical work. Even stress and some occasions puts my blood pressure extremely high. But you're right you live to what you can do and try to do it or not think about anything. I was always a live day today guy but always try to have some money for a rainy day. I've seen so many people worked all their lives myself and died shortly 2 years 10 years after they retired. So you are correct. You never never know. Like my father-in-law used to say We're here for a visit. If you want something go for it. If you want to buy something buy it as long as you have the money lol. Thanks for your advice stay happy and healthy. Healthy is the key to being success in life. If you have your health you could pretty much do anything you want
I know! I am on medicine for high blood pressure and diabetes.
I’ll tell you one thing I’m not dying to know hospital bed I live in a remote area I retired and I’m not going back to the city
Amazing. Let me be one to thank you for taking the time to walk and drive back and forth to set up those camera shots. That must’ve been exhausting to do. Love your cabin and the beautiful land it sits on. This is my first video I’ve seen on here so I subbed for more
Yes that was a lot of time. Thanks.
Great job on making it to town, awesome drone and scenery. I wonder if a set of tracks would help you tremendously...best of luck 🤞
I'd love tracks, but they're expensive. I was quoted $5500 installed.
You did a good job covering allot of the responsibilities around your off grid cabin area. The ATV that you have is a real asset. If it were me I would also invest in a snowmobile and a sled for pulling things. If you had one you would find that it would glide through that snow like you were operating a boat at first. Next the machine would pack it all down to a solid base. Thanks for sharing your experience!
If I could only afford one machine, the ATV is it.
As long as you are good with provisions,hang tight and enjoy the solitude! Great excercise traversing the snow on foot! Love the drone shots,thanks again
Wow, that's a lot of snow ! dude I feel for you, living in a place like that, a person has to always be prepared and stock up with at lease four months worth of food and supplies. I hope you're ok. I gotta give you credit for having that determination to go out in that snow and even walking in it to get what you need. I heard of a couple people who had a heart attack from just shoveling snow in Illinois, so when your chest starts to hurt, please stop what you are doing, take an aspirin, 81 mil. Per day to keep your blood flowing without problems. Everything looks so beautiful from up above, God is so good ! His beauty can be seen everywhere, it is an awesome sight to see my friend and I like the cabin you built, It's awesome. Enjoy the rest of your day.
I likke this loving comment
I was stuck in a mobile home park last Thanks giving.I left the 🦃 turkey in the cart ,got up Wed to retrieve the blessed 🦃bird, and was snowed in for 7 days.We laughed, The Thanksgiving without a turkey.Thank goodness for 'stove top stuffing,lol❤& 🥧 pies!🛶
That was a landslide as I was thinking “is that really a good idea to climb on the roof?” U scared me!
That drone shot was freaking amazing!! Thank you for sharing! Off Grid living is amazing. Struggles and obstacles are a part of life. But nothing compares to that peaceful life!
Loved the part where you got off of the ATV and the dog was so happy to have you push him around lovingly!! It csused my spirit to weep with much gratitude that you/we get to do all these simple and wonderful things. And on such a beautiful planet.
Willow loves that kind of attention.
Being Canadian from northern BC that transplanted to northern Arizona, I admit that I truly miss the blizzards with sometimes 4 or 5 feet of snow. My off grid wilderness home was a true pleasure. Enjoy what you have.
A lot of people don't know what it's like having a raging blizzard outside and being inside sitting in front of a warm woodstove....
I live in rural Northeast Pennsylvania. About 6 years ago we got 35 inches in 30 hours. We weren't able to go anywhere for a few days. They didn't even worry about getting the secondary roads until 2 days later and the tertiary roads finally got a first clearing halfway through the 3rd day. Even then, the only way we got going was with our 4 wheel drive vehicles for another day or two. Snow can be a real kick in the behind especially when you live in rural or mountainous areas. We are both, but probably not as high in elevation as you are. Twenty years ago, I'm sure you and I both wouldn't have been looking for the Advil🤣. God Bless 🥰
Beautiful work. Thank you so much for taking the time and extra effort to get all the video shots that you have. I have never seen anything like what you have put together here, but very invaluable knowledge. What off grid life spirit is like. I totally understood why you didn't want to get trapped in your cabin, and each day you worked really hard to ensure your road was maintained. Really terrific work. Original in the subject...your patience with yourself is admirable. Many blessings to you.
Glad you enjoyed it. Making sure the trail is passable is really in case there's an emergency and I have to get out fast.
I can think of much worse places to be trapped,my friend !👀
my thoughts also. Camarillo Grammy!
The drone pictures are amazing.The dogs like the snow.
Thanks.
These trails of snow remind me of a verse I heard a very long time ago…life is like a blanket of freshly fallen snow, be careful how you treat it for every step will. Show
Or you'll step in up to your balls!
Yes as a drone flyer, I loved your drone footage in what looks like high winds and snow.. Also loved your two dogs bounding through deep snow
This looks like torture to me. I can't even stand to make a snowball. That's why I reside in Texas. No snow or maybe a few flakes sometimes, that's it. You did amazing!! Always stock up. I don't envy you right now. Please be careful especially with your chest hurting. You are brave to do this because that is alot of snow. Love your channel!!
From central Canada in the middle of a storm with almost zero visibility n the highway and winds gusting up to 80 km/ hr…. God bless you.
lol we have snow. literally god help the panhandle last weekend. I spent over 14 days without utilities. in west Texas trying to keep my patients alive as in February of last year. we have snow. and it's cold.
I am a native Texan, and I have lived in East Texas and also out in West Texas, so I have seen blizzards hit all over this state. I remember the really bad weather that hit this state in 2021, because it shut the whole state down, so yes, we do get this kind of thing, thankfully not as much.
@@Hayhayitsmaay I guess but where I live snow just doesn't happen very often here. We have maybe one ice storm a winter and this year I haven't even seen one flurry. I have been here for 40 years and it's not anything at all compared to other areas. I haven't worn a coat in 5 years, a light jacket that's it. I come from Ohio so I know what a real winter looks like. Gloves? Never wear gloves or a hat. So I guess my area is just lucky.
Funny because I on the other hand absolutely love snow and everything that comes with it. Wet, heavy deep snow is not fun if you don't have proper clothing. Crisp, fresh snow that creaks under your boots is perfect. Also driving in the snow is the best. He has a beautiful cabin there, shame someone put white windows on it. Spoils the natural look.
We had so much snow one year. It actually passed the top of our cabin door. Living in Alaska. It's something we see a lot of. I loved it. The wind. The rain. The wildlife. And especially listening to the snow fall. The silence's amazing.
That's a lot of snow.
@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin My husband laid on his stomach to unlock the door. After he shoveled the snow away from the lock. It was incredible.
Your a good person for caring about the welfare of your pet.
Awesome drone coverage of the storm Russell - very beautiful but so much work too. Glad you made it out for supplies and back and hope you can rest up before another storm comes as we probably have not seen the last of winter yet. You can freeze eggs but not whole in the shell - scrambled works best for freezing in containers. Pea soup..
Sue, thankfully none of the eggs froze on me.
Your drone behaved so beautifully! This is such a treat; stunning amount of work you do to live this way, and what a gorgeous way to live. I am old and disabled so I can only dream ~ thank you for this! Also the cable and winch thing for your snow machine was brilliant lol
THIS REMINDS ME OF MY BIRTH PLACE OF WEST VIRGINIA IN THE WINTER TIME ,I HAVEN'T BEEN HOME FOR YEARS BUT I WANT TO GO THIS YEAR HOPEFULLY TO VISIT MY ONLY BROTHER, HES GETTING UP IN AGE AND I NEED TO GO ,WE ARE SUPPOSED TO GO CAMPING, HE BUILT A NICE CAMPER OUT OF A OLD FASHIONED BREAD TRUCK AND IT HAS EVERYTHING SO IT SOUNDS WONDERFUL ONCE AGAIN, TO GO SLEY RIDING WITH A BIG BOND FIRE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MOUNTAIN USED TO BE SO WONDERFUL
Seems odd that you only had enough food for a day. Knowing a storm was coming you should stock up. If you don't like canned food you can always throw some frozen foods in the snow to keep all winter. If bears are a problem keep an old freezer that you can lock, aways from the house. DONT PLUG IT IN, as it will keep cold by itself in that weather. Just be sure you eat everything before the spring! If not you can always buy blocks of ice from town and keep it cold until you do eat everything. Left over beef can be soaked in a little salt water or other salty marinades and left by the fireplace to dry.
A husky or malamute would be a better long haul dog. They could even pull a sled of groceries for you.
If you don't like the dog idea, it would be easier to hook a small sled to your waste and slide your groceries home.
Knowing that slippery rock area is there, can't you cut a new trail this summer to prepare for next winter? Even going a longer way around wouldn't take you as long as all the digging and wrenching.
If your chest is hurting it's likely from breathing so much cold air at such an increased rate. Wearing even a light wrap around your face would help without restricting your air. Old fashion ski mask or just a neck wrap.
Snowy/blizzardy drone shots for the win! That was a first for me seeing that, very very cool. Cheers! Having said that, when you get 3 to 5 feet of snow in a day or two, then the temperature plummets to -30 or -40, and the wind is blowing a sustained 20-30 mph...that's when things get serious. Thanks for sharing.
I feel exhausted just watching you trying to go shopping. Thank you for taking us with you in difficult circumstances when it would be more convenient and quicker not to. Great episode this week from sunny and hot 🇦🇺.
Thanks for the video! Where I live a trip to town ruins the day too. I hate snowmobiles, but in your location I would have one for days like the one you just had. It would flatten that middle of the path ridge and make it better for the ATV. Stay safe! Happy New Year!
My buddy brought his snowmobile out one day, I found it loud, smelly, and hard to steer. My ATV rocks.
Have plenty of firewood, plenty of food, some good books and your favorite girlfriend, absolute heaven🤗
I'm constantly blown away at the production value of a good drone. It's simply a must if your channel is based on outdoor content. A must.
Yeah I put off buying one for the longest time.
@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin It puts your videos over the top. Those views your capturing are just breathtaking. I love snow scapes though.lol. Great stuff brother.
Beautiful countryside. Love the snow and no city. Amazing what a little determination, 2 fur kids for company and coffee, firewood, and a pot of beans , cornbread can go a very long way. Thank you. Colorado Native.
I need a pot of beans. Like Dick.
A container of milk, a loaf of bread, and a stick of butta. Sesame Street really drilled it in us and the episode is 36 years old. You did good remembering.
As long as there's food, water, fire and a bathroom, I'd be in heaven.