I’m Leaving Everything and Going to Alaska. This is Why.
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- My brief manifesto. I spent my whole childhood on learning useless garbage and completing the endless stream of mindless busywork so I could eventually buy my freedom. And now that day is finally here. So I’ll take that freedom and manifest it in the purest way I know how: a cabin in the woods, in the backcountry of Alaska.
Glad to have you along :)
Skipped college and moved to Valdez, Alaska at 19 years old to kayak guide and build my life here. Now, 10 years later, I am thriving with some property and filling our freezers and pantry each year with fresh veggies from our garden, foraged foods, and all the fish and moose meat we can eat! If you're ever down this way visiting Valdez, you're welcome to come crash at our home! Just shoot me a message and we'd love to host you! Best of luck on your journey! Through all the highs and lows, just know it's all better than a cushy cubicle life wasted to stagnation. Grow and be inspired by our amazing land, mountains, lakes, rivers, and oceans. Chop lots of wood; more than you think you'll need. Warmth in the dead of winter feels like real luxury. Subscribed!
Is everybody forgetting how often his parents have gone to Alaska? Much less how many times he has been there? And how many homes and off grid living he has been drenched in from birth because of his parents. They raised both their kids well and they think for themselves, the kids. It is so great this kid is doing this. We can’t begin to imagine where his life will take him. Okay okay, will stop.
You're living my dream! Idk what your situation is like, single family or commune scenario but if you ever needed any help as a guy looking for that lifestyle I'm your man! Same age as you, all I'd ask is room and board. Just want to be part of something like this even if it's a longshot!
@@jordansmith5754 Yeah brother! You should make the leap up here if the opportunity is calling yoh. I'm in a single family property situation at the moment but hoping to build some tiny home rentals on the property here on Valdez for the future to build up a cool little community of friends and dogs living and supporting each other. Mostly as housing for our town's kayak guides who move in permanently.
Hardest part is getting here. Once up here, Alaska is the land of opportunity. Don't stay stuck in Anchorage for too long. Move around and find work doing anything. Explore until you find the area you want to settle. Then spend a winter there before deciding on property. You can make good money here and if you can live frugally and find cheaper rent, you can stockpile quickly to put a payment down on some land. Think about where your property will be in relation to money making opportunities in the area. With the advent of youtube and starlink satellite internet, I think this kids going to be successful wherever he's at. Get creative and practice talking to strangers if that's not something you're already good at/comfortable with. Getting to know the local community will open so many doors, then you've just got to take your pick of what you'd like to do with your time for a living. Build the dream!
Me and my girlfriend are heavily debating on starting are life in Alaska as we are just starting are 20s. And I just love that doing are research and watching mountain men, everyone is so nice and welcoming and supportive, I mean I bet there are bad ppl there bet from all the things I’ve seen you guys are awesome there. Now it’s time to save for some land, which is actually a hell of a lot cheaper then the shit here.
I'm 19 about to move out there to get a change a pace. Your story motivates me
This brought me to tears. I'm a 59 year-old woman who just bought property in Alaska and I plan on building a cabin. I'm not skilled in that type of work so someone will be building it for me but I have to say you are wise beyond your years and I feel exactly like you do and I've wasted my life on stupid things. Thank you for inspiring this 59 year old woman to do what she loves. What I told my family what I was doing they said, "You're not moving to Alaska." I said, "Watch me."
Hey Alaska Dreamer, this is AKDreamer!! I moved to Alaska by myself at 55.
What part of AK are you moving to?
@@sheilakaropchinsky6598 Hey there. I am moving north of Willow. I live in Ohio right now.
@@blacksprucecabinak: You have a new subscriber! You are doing something that I wish I could do, but physically it’s not an option for me any longer. Many blessings on your journey!!
You got this! I just turned a half century and am doing my off grid adventure alone in Eastern Canada, in my fifth year . You’ll be surprised what you find yourself learning, and doing. Yesterday was figuring out my rain gutters. And the irony of getting rained out before finish is not beyond me. Lots of frustrations, but it just makes the end result that much sweeter because you persevered. And succeeded.
God Bless!🙏❤️
@@MickDickerson thank you so much for the encouragement. I know I have a lot to learn!
Life is tough for those that can't read, can't write, can't add or do geometry or simple algebra. Might feel like a waste but that is only because you excelled. Building that cabin, buying the land with extensive contracts, figuring costs and accurately cutting geometrical pieces all come as a result of the toiling through years of the education system. School feels like a waste but this very complicated and wonderful tool called TH-cam is designed by educated techs and engineers which is allowing you a chance to make a living in Alaska. Be grateful and go far.
Good for you !!!
Follow your heart !!!
I worked for NYC for 30 years under constant scrutiny !!!
Your first video here is actually an inspiration that's there's people like you out there !!!
Thank You !!!
Thanks for watching! So thankful for your support
Mick !!!
Thank you for reinforcing our faith that there are still people, especially your age group that have a vision & the determination that you have.
Very refreshing & can't wait for your next video.
What a wise, above your years young man. Kudos to your parents, Dave, and Brooke. Best of luck young man!
Thank you!
@@MickWhipple What can I say, except that you have been brought up exceptionally well, by both your amazing parents, realizing the BS, of going to University, and getting a degree, in something useless like, gender studies, leaving one well over 150,000 dollars plus, in debt for a completely useless University degree, and most of the ˋnormies‘, only find out too late, that they were lied to, in that they cannot find a well payed job, with a useless degree, and they are then saddled for decades into crippling debt slavery, at best only waiting tables, which is not only occurring only in the US, but worldwide… :-(
I wish you well, with your new TH-cam Channel, and your future adventures in Alaska! I am a new subscriber, together separately, with my husband to your new TH-cam channel :-)
Again, all the best to you, for your future endeavors, which both my husband and myself, have independently subscribed to both your parent‘s TH-cam channel’s for many years …
Sending best wishes to you, and the launch of your new channel.
All the best from Germany :-) x
Exactly what I was thinking...and I worked in higher education.
You got this!!! Your parents raised you well I've been watching mom for almost 4 yrs and dad for 2 I find them so inspiring even though it's the opposite lifestyle that I have 🥰
On the contrary, it's pretty childish.
“School so bad for me. Total waste of time.” -upper middle class teenagers 🥴
Our country was founded by folks who for the most part felt as you do; left their life in one place that wasn't working for them and came to these shores with little more than hope and drive to be more, do more, give their family a life worth living. I applaud your spirit and drive Mitch, and wish you Godspeed!!
Just listening to you, I'm putting my money on your chances of success. Positive attitudes are the biggest key to success. Go get em!
I totally agree. Can’t get anywhere without it. Thanks for watching!
Never has a youtuber resonated with me so much; I'm 18 too, fresh out of high-school and starting college. From the time I was 7 I knew the system was broken, and never found much fulfillment, purpose or meaning from school aside from programming me into a "model citizen"; obedient, attentive and closed minded.
I know I said that I'm starting college; specifically I'm going to attend Humboldt University to study conservation ecology, my calling and true passion in life. Even though my selected school is "cheap" it's still a hefty cost to attend, and is still part of the same broken system as any other college or school in the U.S.
I've dreamed of moving out and heading up north to start a small homestead for years. Growing up in a suburb in the hot, dry valley, the lack of natural diversity, cultural richness and freedom has eaten away at my happiness for longer than I can remember, and the "call of the wild" has grown louder and louder each day.
If I could just drop everything right now and move up to Oregon or Washington, buy 10-20 acres and build a cabin/yurt/tiny home, I'd be a fulfilled man. I could actually have the space to grow crops and raise livestock, and live off the land and take on a much more healthy, active and enriching lifestyle than I do now. Alas, I've always subconsciously held that troubling mindset of "That's not how the world works" and felt pressure to graduate, secure a good job as a restoration planner/wildlife biologist in order to earn enough cash to buy that land, as well as support myself until I could provide my own food, water, energy and shelter.
However, while college is still my plan for now at least, your perspective is extraordinarily intriguing to me. I think it's far too easy to feel trapped in modern life, at least that's how I feel each day. But here you are just starting over and heading to Alaska to make a decent life for yourself, living by your own rules and will instead of by the fist of society. I cannot express how much I respect that, and how I long to be able to do the same.
I'm no hippie, but being as close to nature as possible is where I find the most peace. The idea of growing and gathering my own plants, hunting and butchering my own meat, building my own home. Using my mind and body to navigate my surroundings and tend my land, and spending hours outside in the brisk air. Having a like minded community to share resources, knowledge and kinship with. Being surounded by acres of wildlands, no cars or houses in sight. Each day bringing new challanges, joys, and miracles to explore; that is how humans are made to live. Not crammed into concrete boxes sitting in front of a screen all day, obsessed with green paper and power. That life is one I hope to never wind up in.
I'm here for the journey too brother, and I'm eager to see your adventure unfold. Regardless of the outcome, you've given me hope that I don't have to sit and wait for that opportunity to come, and while I'm not quite able to risk everything right now and abandon my responsibilities, you've given me a lot to think about for my near future.
Thanks for sharing your story, and best of luck! Now excuse me while I catch up on 2 months worth of your content, cant believe I only found you now!
You need God
@@brandonbath6097amen to that God fills all voids.
@@brandonbath6097 Ah yes, meaningless purpose filler so we don't complain about how shit the world is because we get a happy everlasting utopia after we die.
I was born in a small mountain village in Europe and moved to USA right after I was born and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wanted to go back to a life like that. A lot of people living that life these days however are very poor but at least they have appropriate housing, food, and other necessities which honestly does not bother me because I have very little wants anyways
@@brandonbath6097you need to not comment such ignorant things.
The conveyer belt and $150,000 in debt, and four years older was so freaking well said and genius. I also grew up believing school is mostly a waste of life. Luckily I got out a couple years early. 31 years old now and no regrets, contrary to what everyone says. Only regret is not escaping sooner.
university is a scam not college
you can get a BA for less than 8k in tuition at a community college
Bit of wisdom for you guys. The main purpose of school isn't what you learn or exactly how relevant it is to whatever the heck you wanna do, it's to bring people your age together, people from many different walks of life, together into 1 setting.
You'll learn as you get older that its built into us to not work well with others. We are social creatures but we do not team up very well without a lot of socializing, it's not a skill you're born with, it's a skill you learn. And it sure does take a lot of learning.
That's the main purpose of school and it serves its purpose very well. It's just extra that what you're doing is learning together mostly, with group activities lightly sprinkled on top. It's productive, it's at least semi-interesting(at least some of the classes), it puts people together without having to work together, it keeps you from being a stupid kid(kids have terrible judgement) and getting hurt or hurting someone else(mostly, school can be tough sometimes).
I could go on and on and write a book about the importance of school, but the point is the main purpose is as stated.
@@PherPhurif that’s the case, they need to do it in a better way.
How do people skip college and still have financial freedom? I don't understand. Obviously not every job requires a college degree, but if you don't have one, don't most jobs pay very little?
@@Emerardo it’s usually trade jobs. Plumbers, mechanics, electricians. But it’s also 2023, it can be the easiest time to make money or the hardest. You just gotta know how to navigate the global economy and you have be willing to work through it as well.
I started my journey 2 years ago at the age of 62. So weather you are 18 or 62+. You are never too young or to old to start that journey. We built a tiny home and have 15 acres where we are starting a food forest and permaculture gardens. Its alot work but so satisfying. Enjoy the journey and looking forward to your videos. Many small steps lead to great leaps. So dont give up. 😊
I started at 65 and I'm better for it both in body and soul... kudos to baby boomers!!
And here I am at 57 thinking it was a bit late for me. Way to!
@@maggiescat3208Its never to late but it's so much easier with a partner. Myself I'm going to sell what I got an travel out west and I just turned 62. Yes by myself you need to buy a pistol when alone also. I'm a female but I'm a good judge of the street life. No I've never lived on the streets but know people that have in a few states. Just take good judgement and be very aware of your surroundings you will make it
57 here and looking for property in the UP MI, so excited to live free in recreation paradise
You’re absolutely right. There’s no age limit for living on your own terms. Good for you :)
Dude I had the same dream when I was 18, but went to college instead because everyone said I needed to go to College. Do what you love to do and own the risks and the rewards. Hope it works out for you!
Hey man , are you happy you went to college in the end ?
@@cowliver1032 Well I dropped out and went into the ministry, and now 15 years later I'm going back but not for what I was interested in back then (History), but for Math. Life takes you down some strange roads, but I'm glad I know what I know now.
Yes, this is what life is all about.
@@hypergraphic Interesting; how did you jump from History to Math?
@@NeptuneGuy78 Well that took about 15 years, but basically I got started with learning how to program back in 2008, but just as a hobbyist. Eventually, the more I learned about programming and computer science and the math behind cs, it got me interested in the subject at large. It's so freaking huge, no wonder people spend their whole lives on it :)
It is not the same for everyone but, I learned MUCH, MUCH more from my parents than what school could teach. Remember, You have good parents that are always there for you and I just bet they have more to teach. I always called school my prison as well and was so happy when I finished doing my time. I hope good success for you, this is where your own sweat equity in life will reward you.
I totally agree. Definitely looking forward to finally get to work. Thanks for watching!
You know this young man is on to something when people in their 50s, 60s and 70s are commenting that he’s doing the right thing. Those of us who are a little older than you have lived the life you’re rebelling against, and we know it’s worth the rebellion. Love your dream brother!
This video made me tear up. I feel the EXACT SAME WAY! Matter of fact, i plan to work for a year at a job paying 11-16 bucks an hour, then I will go to Alaska with the necessary tools. Once I'm there, i'm never working for someone else again other than my own kin. Skall to you my brother and may the Gods be with you through your journeys, as mine.
Best of travels Mick, will be following your videos as you travel to Alaska & scratch out a place of you own. As you mother would say, BE SAFE, ENJOY & "BE HAPPY". & get yourself a puppy.
I’m more of a cat person but I’ll keep that in mind 😂 thank you for the support!
In spite of the educational "system," you come across as very *well* educated and outspoken. I've been following your parents' adventures for some time now, and I'm betting you will succeed as well or even better than they have.
BEST of fortune to you, stay well, and I'll be watching! 👍
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Thank you so much sir, so grateful to have you here for the journey :)
Even as an 18 year old who has excelled in school and is going to go to one of the best colleges in the US for basically free, I agree with everything here. (for instance, most of school is useless to absolutely everyone, but student complaints are always shut down by pointing out the few tiny useful pieces in classes and ignoring the majority (the useless bits) of classes) I have come to a lot of the same conclusions as you have, and I am still trying to figure out where I really want to go in life.
You are quite inspiring.
Thank You.
Yeah you wont go to Alaska so shush
Good for you Mick! You’ll miss out on all the auto immune disease, high blood pressure, high stress disease of Corp life. What a shame huh? 😅 Remember, every boring valley you go through in life may seem wasted but something from it can come in handy and save your behind in a split second. Lots of people are rooting for you. Ride like the wind!
I've watch snippets of you growing to the young man you are today, so proud of you! Had my parents had the attitude of your parents, I would have done this in a VW van (1981) and still be out there. Can't get that time back, but at 61, I'm paving my way, with the Lord's help. Take Jesus on you journey! Looking forward to watching your progress! Be well.
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While I respect one who follows his dreams, what jumped out at me most in this video was the complete lack of mention of anyone other than himself. I wonder what society would look like if more people made community and the needs of others higher priorities in their lives.
I'm sure community will be part of his life. People need to get themselves right first.
So sad we have all been duped by the cabal all our lives. I'm 70 and my hubby 72, at last we are living on a farm (in South Africa) doing stuff we've dreamed about since we were kids.
All the best Mickey, you are wise beyond your years... you're gonna do very well. Love watching your Mom and Dad too. ❤ God bless you all.
If I could do it again, I’d choose a good trade school. I’ve got an absolutely useless degree and a lot of debt. I’ve been in the workforce for over thirty years, and I’ve never been able to find a full time year round job.
My stepbrother went to a trade school, on the G. I. Bill, and walked straight into an HVAC job at Honeywell that paid him to move to South Carolina. After a couple of years of missing our family, he moved back here to Pennsylvania shortly after marrying the wonderful girl that went with him to live wherever he was living. He made a nice profit from the sale of his home in SC, too.
I respect the hustle and the vibe but the whole anti-school rant felt kinda cringe and fake-deep like someone just out of high school, your not angry at the 'evil school system and tyrannical bureaucracy' your just feeling the effects of late-stage unregulated capitalism
My Thoughts Exactly. And To Think He Could Be Inspiring Others To Make Such A Hasty And Naïve Decision.
As one who is even older than your parents, I have one piece of advice for you: Everything Has Value. In your journey of life, never discount the value of the impediments in your way. Each and every one of them guides us to the next point in our journey. We learn more from our mistakes and our misfortunes, than we do from our successes.
I agree with you, the American Education system has been garbage since the 60's. Public education stopped being the place to teach kids how to survive as adults, and instead, trained them to be mindless robots. I learned more from reading on my own, than I did in school.
Yet, I am gratefull for school: I wouldn't be able to read, write, speak, and do math- without the start I got in school. I wouldn't have learned history or geography or science without school... even with as bad as it was. It may not have been much, but it got me started.
Everything has value, learn to recognize what good comes with the challenges. Your entire mantra, manifesto presented in this piece, is a direct result of your experiences in School. I suggest you be thankful for that. School made you who you are, but your family helped you define who you WANT to be. You couldn't have one, without the other.
You would not be heading into the Great Unknown with courage and anticipation, without the negative experiences you had in school. Something to be greatful for.
Everything has value, especially our misfortunes, but we must learn to search for the value. Faith in the Heavenly Father makes that search a little bit easier.
I won't wish you luck, because I don't believe in luck. Everything happens for a reason, so we learn to value everything. Congratulations on finishing your 'ahem' Sentence, and I look forward to your journey with all it's glorious mishaps and wonderous exploration.
A lot of sage advice here, well said!
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This ❤
Enough said
This needs to be on a big screen for a graduation party. It'll wake up a lot of the younger generation who felt the same way, but never spoke up. Congratulations for your new unencumbered life.
I second that! What a great idea! 🎉
I agree
100% agree
You say that but what are you going to do if when we run out of doctors and nurses? If young people don’t want an education how do we replace retiring physicians? What about when nobody is available to work in factories, build houses, work in stores, then what? Is every young person going to just move to Alaska and drop out of society? Who’s going to pay for roads to be built, fireman and police officers? Who’s going to become police officers or firemen? If ALL of our young people decide live like this and remove themselves from society, what does that do to the US military? Don’t you think their are countries who would love to take advantage of a weakened United States military? I’m sure that would really make America great. The quote from Chris McCandless was interesting because in the end, he appears to be no happier than when he left home and he appears to have regretted a lot of his decisions.
@@scottmichaels12 While I see your point, I'm not ready to discount anyone of any age to venture out uneducated. There's a lot of communities that already have. They include mechanics, paramedics, fire control, just about any field you want to mention, including science.
We don't need to jump on the mind bending band wagon of innovation for essential workers to have a functional society. There's a number of military training channels anyone can look up if security is their focus. It's about growing a sane collective for a real future.
bro failed the math test
I’m 55, raised a family and done what everyone else seemed to be doing. You’re doing the right thing, continue and don’t look back
do regret raising a family? Did it hold you back from pursuing your true passion?
In addition to everything else, you're a damned good writer. That was a beautiful statement. Speaking as a guy who went to Alaska in '83 and '84, and later wrote a couple of books, I'll be watching, and rooting for you.
Civiled to death? That showed up when I searched you up.
I skipped college, at 19 I started backpacking around the world and exploring and finding out who I was. Will never regret that decision. You gained a sub 🙏🏻
@@albino_rhino4209in my opinion there are no areas to avoid, I'd avoid the crowded cities mostly
how do you afford traveling?
@@Emerardo same answer as always, parents
@@Emerardo work
If only I had the money you had. I would do the same!
Added you to my prayer list. God's got such big things for you. Lean on Him. Lean INTO Him. He'll never disappoint you or leave you.
You’re absolutely right. Thank you so much for the prayer, I really need it. Thank you for the support! God bless :)
I have no doubts you can do it. You may face obstacles you did not plan for, but a straight line isn’t much fun anyways. I look forward to your journey.
Good for you.. and welcome to Alaska! I can relate. I moved from California to Alaska just after my 30th birthday back in 2018. Came here to carve out a life for myself and live it on my own terms. Built a sled dog yard, raised up a bunch of dogs, and now we spend our winters mushing through the mountains together, and our summers playing in the river. Alaskan life is AWESOME! 😊
I’m so excited for you. I’ll be following your journey. You were meant for this. I know Brooke and Dave are so proud of you. Get out and get happy. Be Radical.
Wise beyond your years! I’m not surprised with the two parents you are blessed to have. Can’t wait to see what God has in store for you ❤
Thank you, I’m doing my best to rise above my generation. Thank you for the support, God bless :)
I'm still in school and I've been feeling like this for a long time. When I share this feeling with my otherwise caring friends and family, I'm always dismissed. I will try to stuff my life with work I have been wanting to do more of from now on thanks to this video.
This is going to be fun! I’m excited to follow your progress. We’ll be rooting for you.
Thank you!
Go rock it, young man. I wish I had done that at your age 👍
You’re going to have ZERO regrets! There’s always a possibility of failure and if you fail trying something you love,oh well, at least you tried! I despised not having the free will to learn what I wanted in school so I’d teach myself about airplanes and got to the point of being able to take foam board sheets and cut out pieces and glue them together to make rc planes. That’s what I really enjoyed. I graduated school and got into a lull of regular jobs until I started my own construction company earlier this year and I feel like a kid again doing what I want when I want. It feels like true freedom for the first time in my life. Don’t let anyone stop you from what you love…even family.
Congratulations on your new adventure, sir! Looking forward to watching your journey unfold. Horace Kephart was absolutely correct ... "In the school of the wilderness, there is no Graduation day." I know I'll be watching this first video a few more times. Well thought out and very impressive! Until the next installment ... thanks for sharing :)
God Bless
Glad to have you here! God bless 🙏
Can't believe this is your first video! High Quality, good sound, good camera angles and professional cuts. Congratulations! If you put so much effort into everything you do, you sure will carve out a good life for yourself. I also believe in hard work and challenges.
Thank you for sharing this. Im currently in 2 grade of high school in Denmark. 18 years old girl, and since 5th grade its been tearing me up. Numbers, numbers, numbers. Everything you say in this video is SO true and important and i wish you all the best.
My parents dont believe in this tho, theyre always like: "no you have to get a job you have to do this or this or do your homework bla bla bla" Im planning on scraping some money together to leave all this and live as i want to. Build a cabin somewhere and live in peace. I have a lot to learn but im willing to risk my life on it rather than living in captivity.
Ive always been in the wild so its not new for me but there are many things about gardening and meat storage i dont know anything about so right now im just taking as many trips as i can, to educate myself about nature and survival.
Do you have a lot of outdoor skills, if so where and how did you learn it?
I’ve been in the general vicinity of outdoor skills for most of my life, so I have a fairly good grasp on the things I need to know. The internet is you best friend though when it comes to outdoor skills, as well as manuals and books.
I’m glad I could inspire you, and if you’re ever down my way I’d love to help you out however I can :)
A modern day Thoreau!🎉. I am serious, you embody his views in such a real way, are you familiar with his work? I did have an English teacher who introduced me to Thoreau, so I do believe one day you can come to have something besides bitter memories of these 13 years. If nothing else it gave you a razor focus of what you did NOT want to do, which is in itself a gift. A lot of people never even pause to think about what they actually want. Someone once told me that I think about things most people don’t even recognize much less ponder, I sense a kindred spirit.
Can’t wait to see where you stop on the way up, Liard Hot Springs, yes please.
With you all the way,Mickey!! Not just because your Brooke and Dave’s boy(which is lovely), but because you’re YOU. My prayer, belief and opinion is that you will Soar!! So let’s go!!!!!!
Thank you Billie! I’ll do my best
Take Jesus with you, no joke, all seriousness intended. He’ll meet you there and meet all your needs if you allow Him. I went through a a trafficking situation where I couldn’t think for myself and couldn’t save myself. He showed up and protected me. Don’t be afraid to have Him on your side! Be blessed and enjoy your life! God bless!
Just subscribed to your channel. Congratulations on completing you education and being able to go do what you love now.
Congratulations on graduating & on starting a new life on your own terms! You have great parents that you can continue to learn from & who I'm sure would love to help you. I like the Chris McCandless saying you put at the end. I hope you learned from his mistakes though. Please don't eat something unless you're 100% sure of what it is! I look forward to watching your journey.
I admire his philosophy, but I’ll stay away from his many mistakes lol. Thank you!
Good luck with those winters…they will be tough. I also went to college and have no debt while paying my way. I also travel a lot. Just because I’m educated and employed doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy my life. Just because you’re moving to Alaska doesn’t mean you will. Good luck.👍
This is the most grounded and realistic comment here, and it needed to be said.
Well, I am so glad that it didn't you 66 yrs. to figure this out. I have never met you, I watch your mom and dad, that's how I found your channel; but I want to say I am just dag-gone proud of you. Stand strong, bend your knees to the Creator who designed you and go love your 'swimming against current life!'
Amen Kathie 🙏 thank you for watching!
You have what it takes! Congratulations on your decision to journey on your own! We’re all proud to be coming along with you cheering you on!
Thank you so much!
Bro thinks he's Jesse Pinkman
This is just a joke lol no hate
Good luck young man you’re living the dream that many of us never realized until working for 20 years feeling like you could have done so much more in life
What a great starting video ! Came straight over & subscribed when I saw your moms live ! You can do this & can't wait to follow your journey ! Good luck & I think youtube will feed you & make a ton of people happy being a part of this ! Tami in Georgia !!!
I didn't think seeing the start of a TH-cam channel would make me break down and cry. It makes me wanna find a way out so that I can finally feel like I'm alive. I hate my life, but I don't want to die because of it, I want a life that makes me feel like I'm more than a drone. Just applying for and doing all the paperwork for the job I've been accepted to has made me feel miserable. I'll have money, but I'll be letting my life slip away from me. I'm 20 now, and I've hardly lived at all. The moments that I have felt alive are ones I'd never give up.
You know you don’t have to abandon life all together and run to live in the woods. Trying to do what this kid is doing isn’t for the faint of heart. First couple of years will be brutal if he makes that long. Don’t forget nature doesn’t give a shit about you and it will tear you to shreds the moment you try and stop because you need a timeout. First off what I would recommend is ask yourself what do you really enjoy doing? What is something that makes you feel like you would do for free if someone would be willing to pay your bills? Once you discover what that is then pursue it. Because when you find something that drives you and makes working seem like your playing the money will find its way to you. Secondly if living off the grid is something you are interested in start learning the basics. Learn to build a sustainable shelter, how to cut down trees, so you have wood for the winter time. How to hunt, clean and break down an animal. How to cook it and preserve it. Grow your own vegetables. Learn how to make your own outhouse. How to protect yourself against predators. What plants, berries and fungi are edible in your area, which edible plants,berries and fungi have poisonous look alike. Then if you are still working take your vacation or if you don’t like your job quit around spring or summer and get some practice living out in the woods far away from civilization and see how you do. Also it’s not bad to find a companion of the opposite sex that wants this lifestyle as well. It makes things so much better. It really brings things back to that hunter gatherer mind set. Plus it’s just nice to have that comfort of another human next to you. The woods are a very lonely place to be.
Way to go. I wish i was as smart as you and had this much ambition at age 18. I look forward to seeing where this journey takes you.
Mick, I am so proud of you. I am a soon-to-be 58 year-old "girl" and school was horrible for me. I am also very creative and Hands-On person. Jewelry, photography, ceramics, culinary arts, industrial Arts where my go-to classes. I have had trouble all of my adult life trying to fit into the "Normal Work World". Some of my happiest jobs were being self-employed and rehabbing mobile homes. Live the dreams you have. YOU WILL SUCCEED.
Main stream prison...I mean school....doesn't like creative people.
35, and I'm what the marketers call a millennial. I went to school because I was told to, I got a job for a company that pays my loans and mortgage because thats whats expected, I have a house in a state that requires both me and my wife to BOTH work to afford everything and our daughters... Hearing you speak about pursuing the things you love almost sounds like a luxury. I'm told I shouldn't hate what I have work wise, but all that I have feels shallow. I worked hard to have a title at some random company, but I did it to pursue my passions on my time off. My generation was duped, but I feel yours is seeing the BS for what it is worth.
it’s all fake & gay man. sell it all, buy a nice little acreage, scale it all back & enjoy more time with the wife & kids.
Sorry to hear, but i'm conflicted. I am 26 now and travelled on and off from 18 to now, and I am planning on studying in college. I like the idea of learning and looking for stability in my future, but I really related to the last quote in this video. If you could go back, would you go through college? I feel extremely unsure about everything lol
I hear this is your first shot, (your Mother told us). I'm excited for you. And anxious to follow along.
Yessir, I’m finally going for it. Thanks for joining me :)
Wow... I am inspired and so looking forward to watching/sharing your adventure with you! LOVE your outlook on school and the world and your determination to do it your way while staying present in each moment and yes, working hard. Congrats and well begun. A fan already - drose
As a person who is literally about to leave country so I can live in a system that I am more comfortable, and agree a lot more with, I admire your guts. Im wasnt 100% certain I can make it work but an older dude once told me "nah you can make it work if you truly want it to. Dont say that you arent sure. you know if it will work before you even start" Seeing ur determination in this video was an awesome reminder to that.
Your mom sent me, and I'm impressed! I can only hope your drive can inspire other youngish to do the same!!!
My hope as well. Thank you for watching! :)
God Speed young man! Your parents raised you right! Enjoy the freedom!
Thank you!
This video gave me goosebumps. I wish you all the best and I hope it works out. I'm in my senior year of high school in Germany and I feel exactly the same way...
Looking forward to joining you on your new journey in life. Nice video.
Wishing you much success on your new channel! I follow your mom and dad’s channel and can already tell I’ll enjoy urs as well. Can’t wait to see your journey
Thank you so much! Glad to have you along :)
@@MickWhipple I'm also from your parents channel, and your Parents are inspiring us. Love what they do,& the adventures. You're amazing, very inspiring, so many needs your motivation. I'm Subscribed, & will be watching your adventures.
Lol, jokes on you Alaska has the highest crime rate out of the US...And you thought Chicago, LA, FL have the highest..You are wrong brother..
Excellent start to your channel, Mick. Congratulations. Looking forward to following your life adventures. God bless you and keep you safe 🙌🏻🙌🏻🥳🥳🥳🥳🙋🏼♀
I can't wait to follow you on your journey. Dave and Brooke raised a great son. Never underestimate how wonderful your parents are.
Are these the same "Dave and Brooke" from "Bush Radical" and "Girl in the Woods"???
Be smart and listen to your parents. They went through a lot to learn get where they are. Don't be proud but appreciate the free knowledge waiting to be shared with you . I'm 73
and really advanced in my life when I started listening to older experienced folks. It took me to age 21to start listening 😢.
When I first viewed this video, I thought how can an 18 year old begin a TH-cam channel and it has 29K subscribers in two months with only ten videos. Then someone mentioned that his papa has a channel with nearly one million subscribers and mom has a channel with over 500,000 subscribers (as of July 2023).
I was not familiar with any of these channels until I read this.
Sorta explains things.
I do not think that you are giving this young man enough credit. His parents' channels may have given him views, but he earned the number of subscribers.
@@kathleengilmore8238
Having grown up in a TH-cam family and having two parents who are already very versed in how to make a video that will get a lot of views, plus how to build a successful channel, is incredibly valuable for any eighteen year old setting out to have their own channel.
Someone who grew up without this advantage (i.e. a young person with parents who had no connection to the business of TH-cam) would undoubtedly take longer to reach this level of success, both in number of subscribers and number of views.
I am not being critical in any way.
This happens all the time in the entertainment industry.
If everyone would do what you say, it wouldn't work. No nurses, doctor, cops, firefighters, construction workers, army, food related jobs, etc.
Mick!! Congratulations, Sir!
We are So Excited to support you! You are an incredibly smart and talented young man with a clear purpose. You have the same confidence and determination that we admire in your parents! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us💞
🙏🙏May the Lord Bless you in all your endeavors🙏🙏
Couldn’t agree more with all you said!
Best of luck with everything you do and can’t wait to see the progress on your journey!
Thank you!
I am so intrigued by you "young man"...I know argh...🤦🏼♀ but I'm 75 years old so I think I can get away to call you "young man". But we both know that is only numbers...you are brave beyond your years! I just saw you on your Mom's channel, whom I've followed for years. Oh yah & I subscribed!
From a retired teacher, I agree wholeheartedly that "education" is a total waste. Best wishes.
Exactly. All those terrible teachers trying to teach you stuff but really just not understanding that you were born a genius. Who needs math, science, history, or reading and writing? What a waste of time. Good luck out there.
@@JS-nf1sn Take note, Nancy put the word "education" in quotes.
Best of luck. What an exceptional young man you seem to be! I can't wait to share the journey with you!
Thank you, I’m glad to have you along for the ride! :)
Might have watched until the end if you didn't play the victim crybaby in the beginning. Couldn't make it past 1:48 cuz you're so cool and so much better than everybody else
Good luck in your new adventures! Can't wait to see where the outdoor spirit takes you!
Thank you, I’ll certainly need it :)
Wow! Your insight is a breath of fresh air! More young people need to be like you, willing to take a chance, unafraid, and determined! No doubt you will do great things! Your parents should be so proud of you! I’m a 62 year old wife, mother, and grandmother of five beauties. I pray they grow up with your sense of self worth and determination! Now I will be watching and subscribed to the entire family 😉. Good luck and God Bless!
To anyone glorifying this type of life I just want to say it’s not easy, it’s not for the faint of heart, you are essentially learning a new way to live. If you have not built the skills needed to survive in the bush one bad mistake could cost you your life. This isn’t like the movie that cameout a while back. Remember Hollywood likes to glorify things. You need to know how to build a sustainable shelter, to heat that shelter in the brutal winter months. Learn to grow your own vegetables and preserve them for the harsh winter months. What plants, berries and fungi are edible &grow in the area you wish to live. Also of those things which ones have poisonous look alikes. Do you know basic first aid? Do you have the medicines to treat infections, pains, virus you may get. Do you know how to hunt? Have you ever killed an animal before? Cleaned it, cooked it and how to store it. Where are you going to dig your outhouse? How will you clean or bathe yourself? Come winter those things get a lot harder. During down times how will you entertain yourself? You want to be sure to bring plenty of books, journals to write or draw, musical instruments, playing cards/board games etc. Do you know how to deal with predators? Are you scared to be in the middle of the woods and you hear blood curdling screams that sound like it’s right outside your door? Then goes absolutely quiet. Don’t forget winter in Alaska gives you only a few hours of daylight. So my advice before dropping everything to think you can just pick up a new way of life. Practice, practice, practice. Hire a local guide to take you out into the wilderness so they can show you a lot of these things I just mentioned. If your lucky enough to know a survivalist see if you can live with them for a year while they teach you the ropes. Or see if they will go back out to live with you. It’s a good time to ask them questions and remember the dumbest question is the one not asked. Don’t be too proud to accept help from someone that’s already been where you want to go. If this life was so easy everyone would be doing it. Also the woods are a very lonely venture so if you can find a mate that also has this dream to live off the grid it can make a world of difference. People get sick, injured, fatigued it’s always nice to have someone there to take care of you. Also a good cuddle partner on those long cold winter nights are like heaven itself. I am not trying to discourage anyone in fact I am trying to help educate you so you have higher odds of success so you can live out your dream. I wish anyone that choose this life to have the greatest success and find their little slice of paradise and happiness. God bless every single one of you. 😊
Wow, it is so refreshing to hear such honesty. You are amazing. Your truth will set you free. Can’t wait to see what you do in Alaska. Much love and respect from Australia 🥰
This brought this 63 yr old grandma to tears also. What wisdom! My niece is a teacher and she talks about how our education system is broken. She quit during the pandemic (they (union)wouldn’t let anybody go back to school for over a year). She moved to Idaho and teaches online. Critical thinking and others, which is sorely lacking. I commend you for your adventurous spirit! I will be watching your progress! I am looking for land also!
I'm 33 in the UK & at the exact same point. Leaving in a week to hike the UK wilderness for minimum 2 years. All the best to you! I'll be keeping tabs, never know, might inspire me to try Alaska.
Most people don't get first hand experience with these systematic enslaving societies until they leave home, & by then they're already conditioned to like it, but I was in foster care since 4 & had to battle the system my entire life. I'm simply done. I'm hoping to fundraise & work along my travels until I have enough to purchase a van & some land somewhere out the way to build myself a home.
What you gonna do for food and shelter
What UK wilderness lol, it’s all private land…
Hahahaha UK wilderness, comparing it to Alaska with man eating Grizzlies etc.
That being said, all the best though!
@@jaadmaan8156Sorry, I'll just jump in the ocean shall I instead, not like I have much choice.
Looking forward to following you on your journey! Best of luck!
So insightful and wise. Your parents should be very proud of you.
We all feel it, the calling back to nature and the desire to live on the land. During these times especially when the world and it's inhabitants are going through a lot of changes. Be safe my friend, you are a lot like me in many ways. We find challenging things worth it because they give us an experience that money can't buy, keep pushing for what you believe in and never stop. You are loved, shine on!
I'm 52 and have lived a life feeling like a failure because I didn't become something that society admires like doctor, lawyer banker... Congratulations on finding yourself and your own desires!❤
We’ll society isn’t exactly great company 😂 don’t bother with what the world thinks, most of its ideas are terrible. Thanks so much for watching!
When you get away from all those people. Trapped in their little job. Give it four years. You'll regret you ever spent one day in it. You will feel so bad for them. I ran from the land to into the city for fifteen years. Made more money than most and it was the biggest waste of my life. You're still young. You can do the same thing h a u l ass.
I have full confidence that you will make a go of this - you've watched your parents do this, and you've got the heart and spirit for it. Kudos to you for following your heart.
Thank you Linda!
I agree public education stops being useful and interesting after about 7th grade.
Well Mick, this is what I know for sure... "If you think you can, you are right! If you think you can't, you are right"! You are a breath of fresh air, thank-you for showing all of us what an amazing role our young people have in changing our planet. You've got this! Much love to you & your family!❤️🇨🇦
My generation needs to learn how to get up and work for the things they want. I’m glad to be going first. Thank you for the support! :)
@rie20100, well-said! And Mick, also well-said!
I turn 60 this year and always let the stupid stuff hold me back. I got a chronic pain illness at 40 and can't do things the same way as before. BUT, I have learned to put the crap out of the way. It will take longer to have my dreams, but I will have them. All the best!
So EXCITED for this new journey for you!!!🌼
Thank you!
While I partially agree, I also do find humor in the fact that you get on the fancy electric bike built by some kid who went to college and learned engineering, cameras, laptops. I think people fall into the all or nothing camp far too often and fail to realize there's a healthy balance to be had in every aspect of life.
As the saying goes, never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game. .
Your doing what many wish they could have or should have done . Look forward to seeing your journey . Good luck young man .
Smart young man! Blessing for a fantastic future!
I love that there are other people like this! I’m two years deep into building a property on 40 acres of Cali desert. I felt the same as this man, forced into work or society that you do not like for 8 hrs a day basically everyday. I was so tired I couldn’t enjoy my days off because I couldn’t stay awake. This has been the best decision I’ve ever made because now I’m building something for the future vs just surviving doing something I hate. Yes I’ve had to sacrifice some of the Luxuries of being on the grid with a 9-5 job, but the pros outweigh any cons because I have free time now and I’m able to do what I want ( I couldn’t have dogs or even hang a painting where I was renting)
good on you man, hope it all works out for you
Congratulations on graduating, buying property and starting your own channel. Nice to finally meet you. I'm sure you will succeed. You are intelligent and I'm sure Girl in the woods and Bushradical have taught you well. Great determination is in your blood. Good luck! I am subscribed and will be watching! ❤
Good luck young man. From a 5 minute video I can tell you a well spoken intelligent person more drive than most out there. It will be difficult, but you can do it, you have the right attitude. You will inspire a lot of people.
i think you should be grateful that you have received an education that many can only dream of
Best of luck. With your determination and ideology you’ll succeed regardless of the hurdles you’ll find along the way. Well done for following your heart.
I hope so. It’ll be a long road but I’m hoping for the best. Thank you! :)
Mick, you sound so much like my daughter! She's an artist & a writer who loves the outdoors & can't wait to be finished with school so she can pursue her dreams, which definitely do not include college, but does include life in the woods! I believe in her 100% & I believe in you, too! Your intelligence, wisdom & passion will guide you. You have an amazing family supporting you & a loving God who will walk with you & sheppard you through whatever adventures await! Looking forward to following your journey! God bless!!!
About to turn 30 here brother and I support you! When you ignore everyone and do what’s right in your heart, you’ll never regret it.
I have 4 different YT accounts and have subscribed with each, watched the video all the way through with each and liked with each, not that you needed the help. It is abundantly obvious you will not need to sell your stuff & start a business any time soon. You got this!🎉