Why I Chose to Live Off-the-Grid in Alaska | INDIE ALASKA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2013
- Wendy Smith-Wood spent the early part of her life climbing mountains around the world and serving for the British Army. When cancer struck at age 27, she decided to completely change her life. Now, she's a fiber artist living 111 miles from Anchorage, and she wouldn't have it any other way. #offgrid #homestead #alaskalife
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Video:
Slavik Boyechko
Sara Bernard
Story:
Slavik Boyechko
Production Assistance:
Daysha Eaton
Music:
Starship Amazing
The transmission in my truck went out in the spring of 1989 and I stopped at that house to ask if they knew of a tow truck, the tow truck operator was a trapper and musician he also was a very pleasant fellow from Chickaloon. On our ride to Anchorage he had many stories to tell, I remember one of them about selling antlers/horns. He would get animal rights activists visit his gas station, he mounted an antler on a rabbit skin, I think he called it a jackalop, he told them that it was the last one in the valley, it only cost about $100.00 to get towed in, if I remember.
wonderfull woman, and wonderfull life in a wonderfull paradise. You are living in the heaven.
Mountain Guide to Artist off the grid, what an awesome person! I've always wondered what some of the people in that area do every time I drive by. Your series does an excellent job showcasing the amazing hidden history each person has with them in the state.
Beautiful story, blessings Wendy!
wow shes really cool, and awesome life story...
I bet if she were to teach some workshops in Anchorage they would be a great success! Love her work!
So Admirable 💖
That area of Alaska along the Glenn Highway is so beautiful, you are lucky to live there. Your artwork is beautiful. I have driven over that road many times in my 76 years living in Alaska. My wife and I have stayed at the cabins belonging to Dan and Sandy Lee multiple times that are close to the Victory Bible Camp. We will be driving over the Glenn Hwy again this weekend.
That's so beautiful.❤️
Awesome woman and home
Wow! She's awesome! Thanks for the video!
I think she did not mention hunting, but I am sure it would not be a problem for her to hunt or fish. She apears to have her act together.
Those silks are AMazinG!!
hi Wendy, many years have gone by it’s great to see you are well! please say hi to woody
This is amazing. Congrats!!!!!
lots of love!
Love what she's doing! The stones in the dying process is very interesting! Titling the piece "Indie Alaska" seemed like an attempt to make her look cool. But she's obviously amazing, so it kinda stood out for me as thoughtless & boring, but the woman they chose, kudos to her.
Never mind! Looks like she already thought of that! :)
What a life! Beautiful work. I guess that she's only off the grid concerning utilities? She mentioned a lot or chores, but none of it involved growing food or hunting...
beautiful
Would love to meet her!
Beautiful silks and a fantastic home. I've just checked out her website.www.wendysmithwood.com/about-the-artist-and-credits-p_2.html She is a real adventurer in life and in art. A great success and a tale of determination. Good stuff!
Crack on Ma'am!