I'm a black African American woman and I grew up in Chicago with 5 siblings. We were poor until we grew up went to college and got my Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Too much crime in the streets now. I get sick and tired of the violence and the racist going on in the world today. Watching you in this video means a lot to me and you have inspired me to live in the woods. Things are so peaceful and pretty in the woods and I'm thinking hard about doing the same. I get tired of all the bills and taxes on my property and I don't have any clue into how to build my cabin and house . ❤❤❤❤ You're amazing 🤩🤩🤩
Like many people in the world including me, you did well for yourself and worked hard only have your life disrupted by The craziness that is going on. The world is a danagerous evil place. It’s very sad.
It’s great! My shed has been completed and it turned out nice looking and sturdy and it is way better than the sheds that many of my neighbors had put up. Of course, I'm pleased with the outcome and this Ryan’s th-cam.com/users/postUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans was extremely useful to me as a guide.
I tell my kids all the time what you want is so different then what you need. Simple living debt free , stress free. I love your style and your message ! Merry Christmas too you and the fam.
I’m in NW Pa and well it’s - 6 plus very windy had some frozen up pipes I had to thaw after sunset, not much snow just very windy. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas thanks for keeping us posted Adam.
Thanks, Kyle I grew up wanting a cabin in Alaska never made it spent 36 years doing railroad construction. Now I'm 70 and your TH-cam always bring a tear to my eyes, thank you Kyle
Stroop, you are spot on. I'm a PA guy who has done winter "camping" in the mountains like this for decades. It's not easy, it's about hard work and being prepared.
Great cabin. I would add some heavy curtains on your windows. Amazing how much heat gets lost thru a window. You can get great deals at a thrift store. You could even use a lightweight quilt, attach shower hooks and put them on a pole or old broom handle.
I thought I was invincible once upon a time. I still lift heavy objects because my back can take it. But advice from my 82 year old neighbor....do what ever you can to make it easier on your body. He smoked, welded, very physical. But he is always happy. Happy is the key to longevity. Be happy.
Happy is an attitude. It's a state of mind. And it's free or can be. Happy is more than stuff. Laugh, live and if you're lucky or think about it you find or create love. And think, make a pot of soup and a bologna sandwich. How much do we all really need? Well,....some clean underwear, some friends and soles on your shoes and good thoughts in your soul. Love and Cheers. Ya'all be nice now ya hear!
Kyle, you’re a GREAT example to all ages. You’re certainly not afraid of hard, hard work. Too many people of all ages want the “easy” life, regardless of what it cost. Please continue making videos and please continue to encourage people to do what you do every day and it can be enjoyable. Good night from Texas!
I came across your videos the other day, this is maybe the third or fourth one I've watched. Seeing a young man happy makes me happy for you. I've been a stone mason my whole life, still working full time and I'll be 61 in a couple months. Its good for you to work hard and live simple. I'm not sure how to say this without sounding critical but you need some nice looking stone underneath and behind your wood stove! I know a guy if you decide you want some stone 😉 Keep up the good work! I subscribed to your channel, I don't watch tv but I check out TH-cam a lot.
When great people do great things it’s because they have that passion that gives them that drive to do so. I would think that’s why you’re Channel does so good. It’s great to see someone do things old school at your age and move forward on a positive note. Keep up the good work.
I watch your videos from beginning to end. I told my wife we are getting a cabin in the woods. She agreed as long as the woods borders Target. Tell Sierra we missed her. Keep the videos coming, please.
I've been in -45 in Alaska by the Arctic Circle. There was no wind-chill just the temperature. I took my gloves off for a mini second and my fingers nearly froze. The pain was pretty brutal too. It was a beautiful night. I did get to see the Aurora and millions of stars in the sky. What an experience that was.
Fun to watch, Kyle! I hope you and Cierra and Skeeter and Kitty have a lovely holiday! I'm glad to see you guys warm and safe. I made sure my kiddos were listening when you spoke on the way folks have done things for ages. I can't imagine how many times I tell them things like that, but it's good for them to hear it from as many different role models as they can! Again, happy holidays, stay safe, and keep on keeping on! Thanks for all that you do.
It finally quit snowing here in Minnesota. Now, the winds are causing white-outs and half our roads and highways are shut down or impassable right now! Oh, and it hasn't been above -8F for a week, wind chills -45F! Stay warm!
Kyle, I so enjoy the simplicity of the life style you live. You are honest,truthful and unpretentious. I’m so glad l found you and Cierra! Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year 🎉.
(Tom here.) Kyle, l appreciate your ideas of how to get back to the basics, sir!!! Yes, if more people would do what you are doing, they would feel better about themselves and gain the feeling of true accomplishment!!!! Thank you for showcasing that attitude toward hard work and it's reward(s). May GOD continue to bless you, Cierra and Skeeter as you build your new lives in the outback!!!! Take care and be careful out there, sir!!
Merry Christmas, Kyle. Good wholesome content is hard to find these days. Your hard work is appreciated by so many people just because it is so rare to see you not taking the easy way, atv, tractor, chainsaw. Love your videos
I love your Videos Kyle!! so refreshing to see a young man like yourself living the way that I believe life should be. We all need to get back to the basics and experience life the way it should be!! Hard work is not only good for the body it feeds your spirit and keeps the mind healthy! I hope you both have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! Be strong and proud of all your accomplishments!!
If you really believed that you wouldn’t be commenting on TH-cam videos. Everyone wants to get back to basics until it’s time to take away all modern conveniences.
I agree coming from a small town and growing up on a farm definitely takes me back to basics. My buddies and I used to camp all the time on the farm, I’d give anything to go back to those days. By the way there was Annette Marshal that lived on that farm next to the one we camped on. Haha not a common name that’s for sure.
I had snow issues east of the eastern Mississippi River watershed extent. Came out of a cave and found a blizzard with white-out conditions that made vehicle travel too hazardous. I retreated to my underground camp happy to escape the freezing weather. The cave air was in the mid-50's, Never got hungry enough to go swallow a Troglodyte.
You are great Kyle. I hope a lot of young people and parents watch this. The ole' ways of doing things are coming back. They are good for us and also feed our heart and soul. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Kyle. All the best to you and your family. Keep doing what you’re doing with this channel. It’s wholesome, simple and true to its roots, which makes me love this channel all the more. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Beautiful Snow-laden trees, Glad that you were warm in the cabin. Keep a stockpile of firewood....as an older Mother, I have tendencies to be sure everyone is ok and prepared! Happy Holidays to You and Cierra🌲❣💚
I don't know what it is Kyle, but I really enjoy watching people hand sawing, chain sawing, chopping with an axe,and wood carving. It's so relaxing to watch so thank you for sharing your life with us👍👍👍🥰😍♥️
This guy actually got the BLIZZARD everyone was talking about. Seems they over exaggerated “blizzard” here in Indiana we got about an inch and a half. I heard predictions said as much as 8 inches. The videos are awesome keep it up
Blizzard isn't defined by snow amount it's a definition of visibility mainly less than a quarter mile visibility for 3 hours or more and winds excess of 35mph... In the right conditions a dry 2 inches of snow can lead to blizzard conditions.... The killer traditionally of blizzards was getting lost then freezing to death in the old days farmers would tie a rope from the house to the barn and privy because people died by getting lost walking 50 to 100 feet...
As always, great video. I'm saving for a nice little chunk of land so I can finally start the off grid process. Thank you for your continued inspiration brother. Keep em coming!
Loving your videos and your positivity. It's a great way to approach life. I live in a city, but I live very minimalistic. People think we don't have much money, but we just choose to live simply. There are other things to enjoy in life than the gadgets and trappings of modern living.
I love following your adventures. You come across well in talking to your audience. Love Skeeter. Survival skills should be taught in every school. It frightens me to think that kids today who are so reliant on tech couldn't survive when the grid goes down. Take care! Cheers from Canada.
G day from Australia Kyle. I really enjoy watching your channel. I love the idea of living remotely and simply and I am always amazed by your building and other skills. Your philosophy of turning physical homestead tasks and chores into fitness activities shows a wisdom way beyond your years. All the best for Christmas and the New Year.
Well, they do say that the man who cuts his own firewood gets warm ed twice ! Nice video, I am a little jealous , that cabin is lovely, everything you need, not much you dont.
Love your videos, as they are examples of how it's done. I like how you show when you need wood, you go and look for a tree that has fallen & already has dry wood. The dry, already seasoned by nature, wood burns better. If green wood is used it will cause build up in the chimney, which will start a fire in the chimney & could burn down the cabin if you don't catch it. And we wouldn't want that to happen the coldest night where one could get frost bitten. Hope your chickens & ducks are ok. I liked the one time when you brought your chickens inside from the cold. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you, Ceirra & Skeeter. Take care.
I love your cabin!!! Do you ever stay for several nights in a row at the cabin in winter? I love that whole hunter-gatherer vibe! Merry Christmas to you and your gorgeous doggy!!! 🎅🎄⛄️❄️💨🥶🎶🎶🎶❤️🤗🇨🇦
Very inspiring. Especially about staying in shape and living naturally without the ATV’s, machinery, etc Thank you for the upload. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I enjoy watching your videos with your projects as well as just living the simple lifestyle. I have so much respect for you with your work ethic and your calmness is all situations. I'm just amazed what you can do by yourself. Merry Christmas from Wisconsin Kyle & Cierra, and Skeeter too.
You sure said it when you said this is a great lifestyle Kyle. We love it too and sharing it is part entertainment and part education. Getting away from the “stuff” in life is amazing. Merry Christmas to you, Skeeter, Cierra and all your families. 🎄🧑🎄🤶
Kyle been watching you for a long time from Lakes Region Maine and have a lot to respect for your hard work and lifestyle! From an old retired guy Thanks for the awesome videos! Nice escape from this crazy world we live in. Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!! 👍👍👍
I love watching your channel. Thank you for doing it and taking us all along to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness and to enjoy the cabin you built. You should be proud it's a wonderful place I could live out my days in for sure. Merry Christmas to you and your family, God Bless
I love your sentiment! Great to learn about using snow as an insulation. I love learning about your lifestyle, even the simple, everyday things. Hope you are warm right now with that crazy storm! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Kyle, not sure if anyone mentioned it but you could get yourself a collapsible roof rake. You could easily remove the snow from the roof, which will allow those icicles to be eliminated in no time. Also, you could use the snow that has fallen from the roof to buffer around the cabin.
I just spent 4 days without power in -20 weather using a gennie and firewood. Gosh darn it its alot of work keeping house warm. Lotta respect for you guys. I waz exhausted.
Hoping your staying warm Kyle! I'm in Wright Hennepin and this week has been brutal, but I know you guys got it even worse. I love the videos and really enjoy watching skeeter live the good life. Be safe
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada this was an amazing video thanks for sharing I have no survival skills if I were trapped in the outdoors thanks for the presentation
Great video Kyle! I/we agree and support your philosophy! We live in Fort Collins Colorado & I’m also building a cabin in the mountains(we have a little land-3acres). I worked in Alaska for 5 years when I was in my 20’s & love the outdoors!! Keep up the great videos & Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you also!!
Your videos bring much joy to so many. The simple things are what most are missing I feel. It take hard work and allot of effort and that may scare some. 100% agree your lifestyle over being a gym rat any day. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Cierra!
Kyle, I'm stoked the cabin held up well in that cold snap... thick snow around the crawl space and snow on the roof looked to definitely help. Merry Xmas to you and yours! 🎅🎄🤶
*I am 70 and having been where you are years ago in Vermont, the 100% BEST investment I ever made was in an efficient wood stove. Not only will it cook you out in ANY temp, the savings in wood --- and the less frequent stoking at night -- was just a dream. Yeah they are expensive, I got mine on a local for sale board way cheap, it needed a new gasket which was cheap and easy to install, and the multi wall chimney pipe is the real killer in $'s but I took my time and found a section here and there and before you know it you have it all. Also, BEWARE THE ICE DAMS!. Clear the edge ice off the roof before you leave, it can accumulate enough weight to pull down a wall I kid you not! Keep the spirit!*
Hey Kyle! Good to see y'all. Good video. It is beautiful out in the countryside isn't it? I love the snow, but stay out of it as much as possible. I can't move in it very much because of bad legs, which requires me to use a cane, sometimes even a walker, or wheelchair, plus I have arthritis in those legs! But I do love watching it snow just the same! Stay safe! MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you too!!
Merry Christmas Kyle and Sierra! I was just wondering if you could build a mini-A-frame or lean-to with a hinged front to cover your solar panels. Then when you shovel all the snow away and flip the front cover back over the top, your panels would be free of snow and ready to receive that precious sunlight! God Bless and Happy New Years!
I agree the best Gym is outside working away. We don't get such low temperatures here in Ireland but I still at 82 cut up a lot of wood for my woodburner by hand. The draft proofing using snow was a genius idea. Regards, Jim the Brit in NI UK
Merry Christmas Kyle and Cierra! A question, why don't you put a tarp of some kind over the solar cell panel to keep it clean in snowy weather, then you can just remove the tarp to charge?
I'm a black African American woman and I grew up in Chicago with 5 siblings. We were poor until we grew up went to college and got my Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Too much crime in the streets now. I get sick and tired of the violence and the racist going on in the world today. Watching you in this video means a lot to me and you have inspired me to live in the woods. Things are so peaceful and pretty in the woods and I'm thinking hard about doing the same. I get tired of all the bills and taxes on my property and I don't have any clue into how to build my cabin and house . ❤❤❤❤ You're amazing 🤩🤩🤩
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105 to 110 in southern Oklahoma right now
Its bad in chicago ... immigrants took over and crime... good luck to you ...the peace in quiet of country living is good for the soul...
Like many people in the world including me, you did well for yourself and worked hard only have your life disrupted by
The craziness that is going on. The world is a danagerous evil place. It’s very sad.
@@southernokie3430love in Atoka ok ye it’s hot haha
It’s great! My shed has been completed and it turned out nice looking and sturdy and it is way better than the sheds that many of my neighbors had put up. Of course, I'm pleased with the outcome and this Ryan’s th-cam.com/users/postUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans was extremely useful to me as a guide.
Douche on every video
Great to have soup an goodhardy bread
Do you give the dog some soup
Wow the coffee looks like mud lol
Can you bring some charcoal
I tell my kids all the time what you want is so different then what you need. Simple living debt free , stress free. I love your style and your message ! Merry Christmas too you and the fam.
I’m in NW Pa and well it’s - 6 plus very windy had some frozen up pipes I had to thaw after sunset, not much snow just very windy. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas thanks for keeping us posted Adam.
@@downtoearthconstruction7768im in pa too the windchill was -27 today because of that wind
Amen to that !
Yes but such cold temperatures aren't stress free.
@@eviltomato7674 I’m in Tionesta if you’ve ever been to or heard of the area. Very scenic relaxed pace of living that’s for sure.
Thanks, Kyle I grew up wanting a cabin in Alaska never made it spent 36 years doing railroad construction. Now I'm 70 and your TH-cam always bring a tear to my eyes, thank you Kyle
This has to be the best thing on TH-cam. Thank you kiddo for reminding this old girl that there's still a peaceful place left on earth.
I cut up a massive tree with my father in law who just recently passed away. It was probably the best 2 Sundays I had in my life.
You get to carry that wonderful memory with you!❤️🩹 sorry about his passing.
That is NOT simply living. That is HARD work. He only makes it LOOK simple.
Glen Villenuve (sp) formerly on Life Below Zero also used only hand tools. Like Kyle, he did it to keep in shape. More power to 'em.
Stroop, you are spot on. I'm a PA guy who has done winter "camping" in the mountains like this for decades. It's not easy, it's about hard work and being prepared.
Great cabin. I would add some heavy curtains on your windows. Amazing how much heat gets lost thru a window. You can get great deals at a thrift store. You could even use a lightweight quilt, attach shower hooks and put them on a pole or old broom handle.
Definitely agree 👍 they only need closed at night. But all you have to do close them then wait 5 minutes and put your hand behind them.
Great ideas! I’m going to use them!
I thought I was invincible once upon a time. I still lift heavy objects because my back can take it. But advice from my 82 year old neighbor....do what ever you can to make it easier on your body. He smoked, welded, very physical. But he is always happy. Happy is the key to longevity. Be happy.
Happy is an attitude. It's a state of mind. And it's free or can be. Happy is more than stuff. Laugh, live and if you're lucky or think about it you find or create love. And think, make a pot of soup and a bologna sandwich. How much do we all really need? Well,....some clean underwear, some friends and soles on your shoes and good thoughts in your soul. Love and Cheers. Ya'all be nice now ya hear!
Kyle, you’re a GREAT example to all ages. You’re certainly not afraid of hard, hard work. Too many people of all ages want the “easy” life, regardless of what it cost. Please continue making videos and please continue to encourage people to do what you do every day and it can be enjoyable. Good night from Texas!
the outside shots of the cabin with the snow on the roof are amazing. like a fairy tale
I came across your videos the other day, this is maybe the third or fourth one I've watched.
Seeing a young man happy makes me happy for you.
I've been a stone mason my whole life, still working full time and I'll be 61 in a couple months. Its good for you to work hard and live simple.
I'm not sure how to say this without sounding critical but you need some nice looking stone underneath and behind your wood stove!
I know a guy if you decide you want some stone 😉
Keep up the good work!
I subscribed to your channel, I don't watch tv but I check out TH-cam a lot.
It is so joyful and relaxing watching your channel. I love it and I love you guys, your dogs and the way you live.
Finally someone using a splitting maul instead of an axe.
Luv your channel young man. Kids should look at you as a Great example for what you have achieved already. Great accomplishments. Proud of you.
God blesses the hands of the hard working
When great people do great things it’s because they have that passion that gives them that drive to do so. I would think that’s why you’re Channel does so good. It’s great to see someone do things old school at your age and move forward on a positive note. Keep up the good work.
I’m going to have to make some soup after watching this. Great video!
I watch your videos from beginning to end. I told my wife we are getting a cabin in the woods. She agreed as long as the woods borders Target. Tell Sierra we missed her. Keep the videos coming, please.
I've been in -45 in Alaska by the Arctic Circle. There was no wind-chill just the temperature. I took my gloves off for a mini second and my fingers nearly froze. The pain was pretty brutal too. It was a beautiful night. I did get to see the Aurora and millions of stars in the sky. What an experience that was.
Freezing and frost bite is very painful. Once you have the skill to stay warm and out of trouble it’s a beautiful way of life.
Babbitt mn area has been -62 or 64 for the record and yes its damn cold. I've been in -50 and it sucks
@@johnemery9634 man that is cold. I would like to experience it for 30 seconds but you can have fun in that kind off cold.
Even The animals must parish
@@LostCaper this winter has been nice 20/34 above. Only 3 cold days so far. Knock on wood
Fun to watch, Kyle! I hope you and Cierra and Skeeter and Kitty have a lovely holiday! I'm glad to see you guys warm and safe. I made sure my kiddos were listening when you spoke on the way folks have done things for ages. I can't imagine how many times I tell them things like that, but it's good for them to hear it from as many different role models as they can! Again, happy holidays, stay safe, and keep on keeping on! Thanks for all that you do.
Just walking around in that snow is the ultimate work out
"It's kind of chilly, it's like -5 Fahrenheit so it's not real cold" love it.
Also love how well you built that cabin.
The rocking chair is perfect 👍🏽
It finally quit snowing here in Minnesota. Now, the winds are causing white-outs and half our roads and highways are shut down or impassable right now! Oh, and it hasn't been above -8F for a week, wind chills -45F! Stay warm!
Thank you for the reminder about living in your area. It aint for the faint of heart is it?
Your vids bring back so many memories of my childhood, especially the winter vids. Thanks for sharing.
Kyle,
I so enjoy the simplicity of the life style you live.
You are honest,truthful and unpretentious.
I’m so glad l found you and Cierra! Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year 🎉.
You have to be a special person to enjoy this kind of weather. I know it’s beautiful but to live in it wow.
(Tom here.)
Kyle, l appreciate your ideas of how to get back to the basics, sir!!! Yes, if more people would do what you are doing, they would feel better about themselves and gain the feeling of true accomplishment!!!! Thank you for showcasing that attitude toward hard work and it's reward(s). May GOD continue to bless you, Cierra and Skeeter as you build your new lives in the outback!!!! Take care and be careful out there, sir!!
I LOVE your cabin! ❤️💖♥️
Merry Christmas, Kyle. Good wholesome content is hard to find these days. Your hard work is appreciated by so many people just because it is so rare to see you not taking the easy way, atv, tractor, chainsaw. Love your videos
Just got the telegram app and tried it out. Not very tech savvy but always up to learn new things
That log cabin quilt on the bed is beautiful.
I love your Videos Kyle!! so refreshing to see a young man like yourself living the way that I believe life should be. We all need to get back to the basics and experience life the way it should be!! Hard work is not only good for the body it feeds your spirit and keeps the mind healthy! I hope you both have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! Be strong and proud of all your accomplishments!!
If you really believed that you wouldn’t be commenting on TH-cam videos. Everyone wants to get back to basics until it’s time to take away all modern conveniences.
@@MasterDisaster00 be nice!! This channel is a positive attitude channel. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I agree coming from a small town and growing up on a farm definitely takes me back to basics. My buddies and I used to camp all the time on the farm, I’d give anything to go back to those days. By the way there was Annette Marshal that lived on that farm next to the one we camped on. Haha not a common name that’s for sure.
@@MasterDisaster00 ,
I had snow issues east of the eastern Mississippi River watershed extent.
Came out of a cave and found a blizzard with white-out conditions that
made vehicle travel too hazardous. I retreated to my underground camp
happy to escape the freezing weather. The cave air was in the mid-50's,
Never got hungry enough to go swallow a Troglodyte.
You are great Kyle. I hope a lot of young people and parents watch this. The ole' ways of doing things are coming back. They are good for us and also feed our heart and soul.
Merry Christmas!
What a great spaniel. My family has had spaniels for gernations. Loyal guard, guide, and hunting dogs. Smart as a whip and gentle too.
Excellent video, thanks for posting it. As a dog fan I love seeing Skeeter exploring the woods. Merry Christmas to everyone!
Am I the only one thinking about wet stinky dog?
brilliant us ladies like to see the insides of the cabin and have it simple and rustic, and waste nothing,,,pure blood uk granny, stay well
Merry Christmas Kyle. All the best to you and your family. Keep doing what you’re doing with this channel. It’s wholesome, simple and true to its roots, which makes me love this channel all the more. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Hilarious that minus 5° is not considered very cold, just a bit chilly! Dont think we would say that here in NC!!
Beautiful Snow-laden trees, Glad that you were warm in the cabin. Keep a stockpile of firewood....as an older Mother, I have tendencies to be sure everyone is ok and prepared! Happy Holidays to You and Cierra🌲❣💚
YES! To everything you said and everything you are doing! This is a life well-lived! Absolutely wonder-full.
I don't know what it is Kyle, but I really enjoy watching people hand sawing, chain sawing, chopping with an axe,and wood carving. It's so relaxing to watch so thank you for sharing your life with us👍👍👍🥰😍♥️
I love the comfy feeling and the coziness of "feeling" the added insulation from having snow on the roof of a home/shelter.
Loved the insulation trick with the snow. Our family cabin is used for 3 seasons. I’m definitely going to test that out.
It’s cool you do everything by hand. Old school
This guy actually got the BLIZZARD everyone was talking about. Seems they over exaggerated “blizzard” here in Indiana we got about an inch and a half. I heard predictions said as much as 8 inches. The videos are awesome keep it up
We didn’t get too much in Michigan, but a lot of wind & blowing ❄️ snow!
@@Priscilla721000 whole lot of high winds here too
Things were very serious in the Buffalo area. I prefer to prepare for a bad storm that misses me, than get no warning and have the storm hit.
You should see Buffalo. 😱
Blizzard isn't defined by snow amount it's a definition of visibility mainly less than a quarter mile visibility for 3 hours or more and winds excess of 35mph... In the right conditions a dry 2 inches of snow can lead to blizzard conditions.... The killer traditionally of blizzards was getting lost then freezing to death in the old days farmers would tie a rope from the house to the barn and privy because people died by getting lost walking 50 to 100 feet...
You should use stones nearby and make stone "skirting" around the cabin to keep the cold out away from underneath it.
Glad you’re still working hard even in trying times like these. Makes me excited to get back outside. Stay safe out there brother ❄️🌨
Bowsaws are powered by renewable energy! Great video as usual, thanks for posting!
Thanks for making these videos. You and your pup look like you are living your best life!
Please please keep it going thanks for your videos I enjoy them so much 💖 thanks 👍
Thanks for doing the videos Kyle. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Cierra, and Skeeter!!!
The winter wonderland you show is absolutely beautiful and so magical… I love it!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Cierra, and both your families. Be safe, be happy, and take care.
Brrrr… sounds so cold. Love the cabin. Looks like you kept warm enough. And wow, that’s a bunch of snow. Thx
As always, great video. I'm saving for a nice little chunk of land so I can finally start the off grid process. Thank you for your continued inspiration brother. Keep em coming!
its sure nice to have a best friend ...really...mans best friend with you!!!
Loving your videos and your positivity. It's a great way to approach life. I live in a city, but I live very minimalistic. People think we don't have much money, but we just choose to live simply. There are other things to enjoy in life than the gadgets and trappings of modern living.
I love following your adventures. You come across well in talking to your audience. Love Skeeter. Survival skills should be taught in every school. It frightens me to think that kids today who are so reliant on tech couldn't survive when the grid goes down. Take care! Cheers from Canada.
I love your videos. You have an appreciation for the basic things in life. Continue doing what you do; very inspirational.
G day from Australia Kyle. I really enjoy watching your channel. I love the idea of living remotely and simply and I am always amazed by your building and other skills. Your philosophy of turning physical homestead tasks and chores into fitness activities shows a wisdom way beyond your years. All the best for Christmas and the New Year.
I just started watching the videos. Makes me want to move to a off the grid, simple cabin for sure. Keep making the videos. Enjoyable to watch.
Love your videos Kyle. What you've achieved and how you are living is amazing! ✨🌿🙏
Well, they do say that the man who cuts his own firewood gets warm ed twice ! Nice video, I am a little jealous , that cabin is lovely, everything you need, not much you dont.
Love your videos, as they are examples of how it's done. I like how you show when you need wood, you go and look for a tree that has fallen & already has dry wood. The dry, already seasoned by nature, wood burns better. If green wood is used it will cause build up in the chimney, which will start a fire in the chimney & could burn down the cabin if you don't catch it. And we wouldn't want that to happen the coldest night where one could get frost bitten. Hope your chickens & ducks are ok. I liked the one time when you brought your chickens inside from the cold. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you, Ceirra & Skeeter. Take care.
Awesome, you make some great points here about cutting up the wood.
I love your cabin!!! Do you ever stay for several nights in a row at the cabin in winter? I love that whole hunter-gatherer vibe!
Merry Christmas to you and your gorgeous doggy!!! 🎅🎄⛄️❄️💨🥶🎶🎶🎶❤️🤗🇨🇦
yes he does they go ice fishing in this area
Beautiful cabin Kyle
Very inspiring. Especially about staying in shape and living naturally without the ATV’s, machinery, etc
Thank you for the upload. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thanks for sharing, Kyle!!
I enjoy watching your videos with your projects as well as just living the simple lifestyle. I have so much respect for you with your work ethic and your calmness is all situations. I'm just amazed what you can do by yourself. Merry Christmas from Wisconsin Kyle & Cierra, and Skeeter too.
Thanks for sharing your cabin adventure .. make me want to visit mine in the northland. *LIKED* the video pard
You sure said it when you said this is a great lifestyle Kyle. We love it too and sharing it is part entertainment and part education. Getting away from the “stuff” in life is amazing. Merry Christmas to you, Skeeter, Cierra and all your families. 🎄🧑🎄🤶
Yes bring all the snow videos please!!! I love it!!! While we are getting freezing rain!!
Kyle been watching you for a long time from Lakes Region Maine and have a lot to respect for your hard work and lifestyle! From an old retired guy Thanks for the awesome videos! Nice escape from this crazy world we live in. Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!! 👍👍👍
Hi Junge. I'm watching your video for the first time. Excellent! Happy Year 2023 to you too!!
I love watching your channel. Thank you for doing it and taking us all along to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness and to enjoy the cabin you built. You should be proud it's a wonderful place I could live out my days in for sure. Merry Christmas to you and your family, God Bless
Great video! Your passion is inspiring. Love your channel.
I love your sentiment! Great to learn about using snow as an insulation. I love learning about your lifestyle, even the simple, everyday things. Hope you are warm right now with that crazy storm! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Hello 👋 I'm new here to your channel.. I'm from the Philippines. Happy watching everyone and God bless us all ❤️
Kyle, not sure if anyone mentioned it but you could get yourself a collapsible roof rake. You could easily remove the snow from the roof, which will allow those icicles to be eliminated in no time. Also, you could use the snow that has fallen from the roof to buffer around the cabin.
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I just spent 4 days without power in -20 weather using a gennie and firewood. Gosh darn it its alot of work keeping house warm. Lotta respect for you guys. I waz exhausted.
Hoping your staying warm Kyle! I'm in Wright Hennepin and this week has been brutal, but I know you guys got it even worse. I love the videos and really enjoy watching skeeter live the good life. Be safe
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada this was an amazing video thanks for sharing I have no survival skills if I were trapped in the outdoors thanks for the presentation
Found your channel about a week ago and now I’m binge watching haha. I want to build a cabin like this so bad!
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Great video Kyle! I/we agree and support your philosophy! We live in Fort Collins Colorado & I’m also building a cabin in the mountains(we have a little land-3acres). I worked in Alaska for 5 years when I was in my 20’s & love the outdoors!! Keep up the great videos & Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you also!!
Nice lil shack in the woods is always nice to have to go to when u need to get away from the city crowds
Your videos bring much joy to so many. The simple things are what most are missing I feel. It take hard work and allot of effort and that may scare some. 100% agree your lifestyle over being a gym rat any day. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Cierra!
Nice job. Camped during the winter in northern Ohio, got very cold. Keep up the good work.
Happy Holidays Kyle and Family! Looks absolutely gorgeous there and happy your staying warm in the cabin.
@BUSHCRAFT In The Forest Merry Christmas!!
That is a great cabin. I hope you get much use out of it for generations.
Kyle, I'm stoked the cabin held up well in that cold snap... thick snow around the crawl space and snow on the roof looked to definitely help. Merry Xmas to you and yours!
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*I am 70 and having been where you are years ago in Vermont, the 100% BEST investment I ever made was in an efficient wood stove. Not only will it cook you out in ANY temp, the savings in wood --- and the less frequent stoking at night -- was just a dream. Yeah they are expensive, I got mine on a local for sale board way cheap, it needed a new gasket which was cheap and easy to install, and the multi wall chimney pipe is the real killer in $'s but I took my time and found a section here and there and before you know it you have it all. Also, BEWARE THE ICE DAMS!. Clear the edge ice off the roof before you leave, it can accumulate enough weight to pull down a wall I kid you not! Keep the spirit!*
Hey Kyle! Good to see y'all. Good video. It is beautiful out in the countryside isn't it? I love the snow, but stay out of it as much as possible. I can't move in it very much because of bad legs, which requires me to use a cane, sometimes even a walker, or wheelchair, plus I have arthritis in those legs! But I do love watching it snow just the same! Stay safe! MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you too!!
Bello, il tuo amico cane è una buona compagnia, bye bye from italy 🇮🇹 👍
Merry Christmas Kyle and Sierra! I was just wondering if you could build a mini-A-frame or lean-to with a hinged front to cover your solar panels. Then when you shovel all the snow away and flip the front cover back over the top, your panels would be free of snow and ready to receive that precious sunlight! God Bless and Happy New Years!
I agree the best Gym is outside working away. We don't get such low temperatures here in Ireland but I still at 82 cut up a lot of wood for my woodburner by hand. The draft proofing using snow was a genius idea. Regards, Jim the Brit in NI UK
Merry Christmas Kyle and Cierra! A question, why don't you put a tarp of some kind over the solar cell panel to keep it clean in snowy weather, then you can just remove the tarp to charge?