Surviving an Epic Destructive Snowstorm at My Cabin | An Alaskan Nightmare Unfolds

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  • This was the most significant and destructive snowstorm on record in Alaska in November, and I didn't get away untouched...
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  • @Dirt_Road_Diva
    @Dirt_Road_Diva 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Alaska is definitely not for the weak. Much respect.

    • @Captndarty
      @Captndarty 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Nor the ill prepared…

    • @Dirt_Road_Diva
      @Dirt_Road_Diva 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Captndarty Ain’t that the truth.

    • @markbadeau5831
      @markbadeau5831 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Captndartylove your comment.

    • @silsahchne7236
      @silsahchne7236 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You ain't kidding

    • @VickieGhadyani-bj2fi
      @VickieGhadyani-bj2fi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As a teenager and young adult I used to love the snow and nature and it was my dream to live in Alaska but now that I am older , I hate the cold weather and snow even though still love the nature but wouldn't want to live in Alaska in a million years . I live in Midwest and it's too late to relocate but don't want to go anymore further north .

  • @karenmackie9665
    @karenmackie9665 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +274

    I watched the whole video from my Florida couch, and I am literally exhausted. I cannot imagine what you must be feeling, Timmy. Your patience is unbelievable. Keep pushing until the build is finished because Mother Nature in Alaska is just testing you!

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      hahaha

    • @jorgequinones991
      @jorgequinones991 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      That cabin is too high. Wonderful ❤

    • @thomaswilson8634
      @thomaswilson8634 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Me too from Bonaire Georgia. I moved here 2 months ago from snellville. Just finally had to get away from Atlanta.

    • @Tannertraversed
      @Tannertraversed 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      It's alot less exhausting when your body adapts to the unpredictable outdoors than the comfort of 72f year round sitting on your bottom. Retirement seems like hell

    • @Tridevcandraw
      @Tridevcandraw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sweetest comment I ever seen from India ❤

  • @tiffanyevans2087
    @tiffanyevans2087 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    The patience he has.. powers out, my snow blower batteries dead, other snow blower broke a pin, later another part broke on same blower, expensive camper top collapsed, can’t use the boom, I would’ve been cursing and screaming the whole time🤣 …

    • @whyitmatterstome
      @whyitmatterstome 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Me too - exhausting to even watch. I curse when I have to take the trash bins out in the rain.

  • @imscanon
    @imscanon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +101

    Yikes. I think if I had to have a snowblower stored on my roof, I'd be building an A frame instead. That's wild.

    • @CoffeeCrazy
      @CoffeeCrazy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Each I was thinking why build a flat roof cab8n in a snowy area. Lol

    • @typedrew
      @typedrew 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sun zero IQ having a flat roof in an area like that. Nonsense

    • @lindatimmons3675
      @lindatimmons3675 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@CoffeeCrazy.....
      Maybe he plans on closing it in.

    • @whatyoumakeofit6635
      @whatyoumakeofit6635 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      My thought also. When I seen his roof I thought, man that's a bold move in alaska

    • @William-Morey-Baker
      @William-Morey-Baker 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      q​@@whatyoumakeofit6635 bold and bad

  • @MrKveite1
    @MrKveite1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

    As a Norwegian i am not that worried about 3 feet of wet snow, what worries me is the fact that often after a heavy snowfall there is a coldspell and then you are stuck with 3 feet of concrete....

    • @DavesW
      @DavesW 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      There’s something they call Sierra Cement in Sierra Nevada range California. Same thing you’re talking about with the wet snow freezing into hard pack.

    • @himalayandiaries2125
      @himalayandiaries2125 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      as a guy from Indian Himalayas i can agree and relate, especially in indian tight streets when the 3 feet snow from the roof slides down the street and after that cold spell the streets are buried in 10 feet of hard white concrete

    • @MrKveite1
      @MrKveite1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      VERY unconvenient isnt't it:(
      @@DavesW

    • @MrKveite1
      @MrKveite1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, it's definately a problem when it happens:(@@himalayandiaries2125

    • @AIRDOODOO
      @AIRDOODOO 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      45,000 lbs. of snow

  • @Ocean_breezes
    @Ocean_breezes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Growing up in the Poconos in Pa, I've been through some brutal winters , massive snowfalls and climbing out of second story windows to shovel snow.
    That was in the 60s. Now retired in Florida, I wouldn't trade my swimming pool, my outdoor cooking area and tiki bar or any of my boats for that nasty weather ever again. It is hauntingly beautiful and quiet after a massive snowstorm though. Enjoy your youth, it doesn't last forever.

    • @oldsalt8011
      @oldsalt8011 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I too enjoy the whisper of the land covered in snow but the work that follows it I'll have to pass on that too.

    • @KG5RK
      @KG5RK 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      WOW. What a VIVID description. I just remember the backaches from shoveling WET SNOW !

    • @immytay65
      @immytay65 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yep, beautiful till you have to deal with it.

    • @gsabo1000
      @gsabo1000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wishes I were back in myy condo in Florida😢

    • @gsabo1000
      @gsabo1000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@KG5RK, My heart attack body afterwords reminds me.
      No MORE SHOVELING SNOW!

  • @WanderingNature
    @WanderingNature 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    All men and not made like this, Wow what an incredible and amazing young man❤❤❤

  • @neva.2764
    @neva.2764 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    Whoa! That's insane!
    Thank you for taking the time to record and share it with us!
    Glad the damage is minimal.
    Good luck with the finishing of your house. It looks awesome!

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Thanks!

    • @lindakrache843
      @lindakrache843 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      timmy u r the man! u r such a hard worker and very knowledgeable! love ur videos! God bless! Linda from Philly.

  • @chrisharmon5453
    @chrisharmon5453 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I found this interesting, because here in the mountains in California our gas stations have generators as do our grocery stores and most of the houses because our power goes out all the time sometimes for more than a week at a time. I wouldn’t of thought we are more prepared than Alaska for snow or power outages lol

  • @halieorr22
    @halieorr22 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

    One of the hardest working dudes on YT!! Way to keep a level head & not get too frustrated. Great work!

  • @tracyranger8007
    @tracyranger8007 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We had a freak Blizzard hit the San Bernardino mountains last winter where over a dozen people lost their lives. There hadn't been a storm this bad in over 40 years. I think we got 12-14 feet of snow fall in 5 days and the second storm hit and dropped another 4-6 feet. My cabin has a steep metal roof, but as the snow melted and slid off it ripped off the smokestack for my chimney. The supports for the deck were bowed from the weight, even though we tried shoveling, couldn't keep up it was relentless. I was out with my truck digging out elderly and disabled people with a team of volunteers for weeks afterward. I feel your pain. That storm gave people PTSD. You should've seen the UHauls in the spring with all the people that fled this small mountain community

  • @gormanthomas8135
    @gormanthomas8135 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Sir, you’ve got the makings of a million dollar TH-cam channel. Super fun to watch!

  • @stevedenoyer5956
    @stevedenoyer5956 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Amazing over night like that. We had a storm in 1978 probably before you were born, snowed like 60” overnight. 4.5 days our roads were snowed shut. No power luckily we had a fireplace kept the house warm. Melted snow for water. It was fun as a kid I was like 11 at the time. Northern Michigan. Never had one that bad since. Have had 30” overnight since but nothing even close.

    • @kimdawcatgirl
      @kimdawcatgirl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm from West Michigan right along the lakeshore. I was 14 and remember it well. We snow mobiled everywhere and jumped off the roof of our house into snowbanks my poor dad shoveled! Lol!

  • @joeyjennings9548
    @joeyjennings9548 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    im in florida now since 2004. watching this reminded me of the last snow storm i had in new york to dig out from between 3 & a half to 4 feet. 12 hours out there to do vehicles driveways & 350 feet to main road.. im almost 60 now cant imagine i could handle it.. enjoy your youth & strength 🙏💒 be safe.
    Merry Christmas 🎅🎄🏡

    • @oldsalt8011
      @oldsalt8011 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Please vote Republican. Florida is one of the last States that governs itself very well.

    • @jwin2023
      @jwin2023 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@oldsalt8011Snow equates to politics? Please get a life.

    • @oldsalt8011
      @oldsalt8011 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jwin2023 Did you read the opening Paragraph? This person moved from an area that is dominated by idiot left wingers and down to Florida, one of the last States that does not punk out to the federal government.

  • @glennakam
    @glennakam 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    900 sq./ft. deck x 2.5 feet x 20 lbs. per cubic ft. = 45,000 lbs. of snow. Most likely more... Glad you built a strong building. Warm up and keep safe. Happy holidays to you as well 🎅🎄

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      yup that roof is rated for 8.5 ft of snow haha

    • @ceceliafranklin3910
      @ceceliafranklin3910 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you a married man?

  • @juneschwierjohn5512
    @juneschwierjohn5512 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    Wouldn't a steep metal roof on your cabin been a better solution for handling deep heavy snow? Most would just slide off and you'd only have to plow the ground. In Michigan during a heavy snow we went out every couple hours to clear snow so there wasn't that much to do all at once. A back and heart saver.

    • @juliadplume3097
      @juliadplume3097 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Sure but it can slide off with a huge thud and even break windows. Helps to put plywood against the windows pre-snowfall to protect the windows.

    • @oldsalt8011
      @oldsalt8011 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@juliadplume3097 Sounds like hurricane storm shutters would be the thing to have.

    • @1112223333111
      @1112223333111 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      that would only make sense

    • @sswwooppee
      @sswwooppee 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You think the guy who lives in Alaska and is building his second house there didn’t think of that?

    • @jonnenne
      @jonnenne 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@sswwooppee I would say despite him building his 2nd house he went the wrong way

  • @maryusa8526
    @maryusa8526 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    I was wondering why you built a flat roof. I know you wanted a deck, but it makes it hard in the winter. Hope it brings you joy in the summer 😊

  • @metal_horses568
    @metal_horses568 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Charge those batteries and store them inside (Room temp). You'll get better performance out of them. Love the channel!

    • @JohnLaFosse
      @JohnLaFosse 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I agreed. Usually if you charge them in temps under 41F you’ll cause a plating issue and he will end up killing his batteries. Unless it has a self heating function his batteries will be toast relatively soon one would think.

    • @user-pp2ze4yq3m
      @user-pp2ze4yq3m 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The warmer batteries will also release more energy and give you a longer run time. :)

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      yup, i kept them inside now and night and day difference, easily plows the entire roof in 1 charge

    • @blackdragonx1186
      @blackdragonx1186 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      definitely. below freezing, lithium batteries are under 50% usable capacity

    • @maddmikemu
      @maddmikemu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@TruckHouseLifeglad you got them inside, and wow what a difference. Next time you use the EGO blower if you mention storing the batteries inside and what a difference it makes that will help a lot of viewers who don't know that yet either. Good luck with your build this winter!

  • @andyjeffery1660
    @andyjeffery1660 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It seems like step one would be to build a pole barn to house cars,campers and equipment. Always surprised to see why so many people in extreme climates leave the vehicles out in the elements

    • @user-xp9ev5bm4h
      @user-xp9ev5bm4h 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep! I totally agree.

  • @delta49
    @delta49 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hey Timmy since you have natural gas you should look into a gas stove (looks like a nice wood stove-glass door, fake logs, nice flame)that operates on millivolt system (creates its own electricity). It has a plug in blower for better heat distribution when power is on but stove works without electricity. I have been using one at cottage in Mont Tremblant Quebec for 25 years where power goes out regularly. We have generator but with this you can heat without noise and cost of running it. You should check them out, name of stove is Napoleon made in Barrie Ontario Canada. Great video, thanks.

  • @carriemainquist757
    @carriemainquist757 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Ol" Reliable - Big Blue-us. Never get tired of the sound of that monster.

  • @donnamoore7554
    @donnamoore7554 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    It may be a Royal pain and destructive but look at the view from the doorway looking out over the land. Stunning

  • @sswwooppee
    @sswwooppee 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I always do a cursory half way through the snow removal when it’s a big snowfall like that. Shoveling a normal amount twice is easier than one enormous job.

    • @sensitivecake
      @sensitivecake 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This! In situations like these, my uncle wakes up every 2 hours and scrapes the shovel across the driveway. 10 min of work 4 times is better than 2 hours of work later.

  • @haulem
    @haulem 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Overlap the path when you plow. It will stress the auger less and you will go much faster. The initial path will still be both augers, but after that begin the overlapping.

  • @user-pp2ze4yq3m
    @user-pp2ze4yq3m 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Now you know why old-timers always built their barn first. :)

  • @newenglandcoast7121
    @newenglandcoast7121 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Incredible! I have never seen someone work so hard in a video in my life! Great job! The cabin is amazing! 👍👍

  • @Sunflowertruth
    @Sunflowertruth 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    aka Kathy here from Commiefornia. Sat here eating oatmeal watching you tackle that. Having lived many years in Colorado, as I watched you this morning, I could feel the cold and smell the snow. Makes me feel my youthful memories, and I am comforted.
    Thank you.

  • @gmiller442
    @gmiller442 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    If you don’t already, you may want to spray the inside of the auger housing, auger, and discharge chute of your snowblower with WD-40. It really helps to keep things clear and prevent any metal parts from rusting.

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Thanks for the tip. I’ve never heard that definitely going to do it!

    • @visciousadventures
      @visciousadventures 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I'd use 100% silicone spray though for the slip. WD40 as a dry lube is good but not for slip. I actually use a combo of both here in Indiana.

    • @user-ej8uh3lb9o
      @user-ej8uh3lb9o 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice info. Thanks

    • @fredeschen3783
      @fredeschen3783 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Diesel works too

    • @adamwildman2053
      @adamwildman2053 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@TruckHouseLife we use grade 5 bolts for shear pins on our PTO stuff on the farm not ideal, but keeps you moving

  • @shk2564
    @shk2564 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That’s crazy! I live in Virginia and we had a record snow a few years ago with 20 inches in a 12 hour period. It almost killed me shoveling the heavy wet snow off my driveway. I couldn’t imagine what you have to deal with but you are really set up with so many redundant resources for every contingency!😮

  • @TheMattortola
    @TheMattortola 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That pitch on the roof ain't gonna work long term without constant maintenance. I love what you've done though!

  • @robandnell4305
    @robandnell4305 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When you put on chains, try to lay then on the top of the tires tucking the tail as far under which end you plan on moving. It is much easier and they tighten faster.

  • @The_Lost_Alaskan78
    @The_Lost_Alaskan78 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I remember storms like that when I was a kid in Anchorage. Seeing the high school kids skiing behind a huge truck. Building snow caves and tunnels in the giant mounds of snow in the neighborhood.

  • @gaynel618
    @gaynel618 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Wow, what a real life test of the roof. Good luck. Stay safe, stay warm.

  • @luisenriquechavez8538
    @luisenriquechavez8538 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Son guerreros en la nieve. Los admiro, muy interesante como salen adelante. Acá en Monterrey México sería un caos si así nevara acá.

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs5970 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We had an ice storm one Easter that knocked power out for nine days! Thank goodness for wood stoves!

  • @shamsshams20261
    @shamsshams20261 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You know what blows my mind? That you know about everything and also you are a very hard worker, a very "well-rounded person". I've spent some time with my teeth clenched 😬.

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank u:)

    • @shamsshams20261
      @shamsshams20261 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TruckHouseLife you're welcome 🙏

  • @nordicresilience7449
    @nordicresilience7449 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sheer pins are one of those things that I keep spares of at home, they always seem to break when stores are either closed or out of stock 🙂 Got a similar Honda from the 900 series but with wheels, wish I had the track model, got ours from the old owner of our house. They sure are beasts, throw heavy wet snow crazy far and starts on the first pull no matter how cold it is.

  • @KCBarr1
    @KCBarr1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Damn, that's brutal weather. I get a chuckle out of your "cabin". I've been a home builder my entire career, and calling that a cabin is like calling a Hellcat a car. I live in Canada, and while we do occasionally experience weather like this, it's not usual. Living in Alaska is likely worth the weather.

  • @crystalemeralddiamond9571
    @crystalemeralddiamond9571 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Your sense of adventure and optimism is infectious.

    • @cuttheknot4781
      @cuttheknot4781 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He makes $400k filming himself taking joy rides for TH-cam cash. Its his money maker.

  • @justjim622
    @justjim622 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Wow that’s a LOT of snow Tim. Hard work! Liking the electric snowblower for the roof. Love your channel.

  • @jackdipasquale8199
    @jackdipasquale8199 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I look forward to our huge snowfalls every yr. One thing I found was easier is to shovel/snow blow during the storm before it accumulates to a point where it becomes a daunting task. That includes clearing my vehicles. Hope you didn't go to long without power and everyone is safe.

  • @taniadolphy5122
    @taniadolphy5122 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I hope things get better for you. Living in Minnesota, I understand how horrible winter can be. Be safe while digging yourself out. ❤

    • @Tannertraversed
      @Tannertraversed 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂 he makes it look horrible on the inside there's a kid jumping up and down.

  • @stephenbabine3325
    @stephenbabine3325 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Am I crazy in thinking that everyone living in Alaska would have a wood and/or coal burning stove?

    • @markbadeau5831
      @markbadeau5831 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great point, I agree. There is some wood to burn up there, so I’ve been told….

    • @katiedavis5861
      @katiedavis5861 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No, it blows my mind to not have a wood stove. We converted our fireplace back to wood because having a gas fireplace requires relying on the grid.

    • @Michael-zd1kx
      @Michael-zd1kx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you ! I have been sitting here thinking the same thing. You nailed it !

  • @irishoxley994
    @irishoxley994 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm certain situations , using a propane blow torch works pretty damn good melting snow off of decks ..if you're real careful .saves lots of time and labor

  • @brynbastrire3795
    @brynbastrire3795 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Nice! Can’t wait. I just found your channel randomly and started from the beginning! Definitely going to watch this tomorrow morning though! Love the content.

  • @user-bi3if4sw8f
    @user-bi3if4sw8f 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    That is absolutely wild. I have never seen that much snowfall in one short coming like that. Beautiful but deadly.

    • @jasonstormoen
      @jasonstormoen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You must be young, never travel, or have no tv or internet if you haven't seen this amount of snow in a short time.

    • @joereidoutdoorsman.3136
      @joereidoutdoorsman.3136 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Must have never been to da.up before lol

    • @user-bi3if4sw8f
      @user-bi3if4sw8f 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@joereidoutdoorsman.3136 Nope, never.

  • @ALASKANMSLena
    @ALASKANMSLena 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm from Alaska born and raised, well I can honestly say I do Not miss the winters in Alaska and yes people the snow does get pretty high and some days feels like it takes for ever to shovle up lol
    Live in Texas the past 15 years now though

  • @JohnYoung-ls6dd
    @JohnYoung-ls6dd หลายเดือนก่อน

    no one can say Timmy is lazy , he never stops until he’s done doing what he has to do . great videos. Fr Canada 🇨🇦

  • @kevinmurphy3464
    @kevinmurphy3464 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That is freaking hard core! Living up there you need to be really prepared for what Mother Nature can throw at you. Testimony to your design and building skills because that was a huge amount of weight on your roof with no failures. Sucks that your snow blower hit that hidden rock. Hopefully it’s an easy and cheap fix. Stay safe and warm!

  • @rdaalways2286
    @rdaalways2286 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love the powerstroke. Love the sounds it makes too. It’s a great truck.

  • @reeblesnarfle4519
    @reeblesnarfle4519 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Can't believe the snowfall!
    You're not mowing the lawn... you're mowing the sky.😂❤

  • @user-dr8mr3yf5h
    @user-dr8mr3yf5h หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your energy is awesome! The best youtube creators know how to transfer their enthusiasm to us viewers who are often times living bored and mundane lives (many creators likely do not even realize this); and you are easily one of the best creators; rugged as hell but also thoughtful enough to admit mourning the loss of Ruben the parakeet! Bravo bro!

  • @TheZohan907
    @TheZohan907 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I bet the last few days have been extra fun for you lol, hope you’ve been safe and warm

  • @1985cjsj
    @1985cjsj 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Pay attention to the weather buddy and always clear your yard of any debris

  • @rightwingmanscott
    @rightwingmanscott 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Crazy show! We went through an ice storm once that took out power for a large area for a month. Generators!

  • @JulieAnnScott
    @JulieAnnScott 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    OHHH MY WORD!! Bless y'alls sweet hearts to love a state that much you brave the elements in all their 🥶freezing fury! Got the chill bumps from watching and it's freezing cold here in SC...but NO snow! Stay safe yall!!

  • @mikegupguthrie-futurenomad7866
    @mikegupguthrie-futurenomad7866 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Reminds me of days/years of living in Steamboat Springs, CO…can’t say I miss that much snow falling at one time!!!

  • @BigJoe786
    @BigJoe786 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Greetings from Canada Timmy. I know what heavy snow is. Stay safe man

  • @muricayea
    @muricayea 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m not much of a cold person. I spent 8 years in upstate NY and that’s as far as I’ve gone but back in my south home now! I love watching this and I do like some snow adventures so here I am 😊

  • @ordinarypete
    @ordinarypete 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Can’t wait for the drop. Hope everyone is rocking & rolling 🤙🏽

  • @ditryn
    @ditryn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    To the viewers from the lower 48, this was just the beginning. Girdwood typically has more snow than Anchorage, the first two weeks of November was a record breaking snow fall with 41 inches in Nov. As of today we are at 60 inches which a season record as of 12/15 and 9 inches in the forecast.

  • @janamunden1970
    @janamunden1970 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That's Alot of work Tim but I'm glad you didn't get more damage I mean I'm guessing it could been worse but glad you are okay too 🧡 thanks for the new video . Always waiting for one . Love from Ohio 💟

  • @Trad-Am
    @Trad-Am 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was thinking when I first saw that flat roof, I was thinking snow load could be a problem. But, as long as someone is there to run the snowblower, it should be fine. Pretty impressed how long that snowblower ran on 2 batteries.

  • @lemmy37
    @lemmy37 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m up here in Saskatchewan,Canada and it’s been the weirdest winter ever . We have next to no snow and it’s been warmer than ever for this time of the year . I got to be honest, I don’t miss the snow.

    • @kme
      @kme 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And yet 2 years ago (I think?), there were 2-3ft snow drifts in saskatoon and despite living a block away from the school, I couldn't get her there bc the snow was almost taller than she is, and nobody had shovelled or plowed or anything. It was crazy. But kinda fun in the way you can only laugh about afterwards - I fell into one of the drifts and it took 3 other ppl to get me back up and out again. 😅 Just turned around and went home again, bc it was just not possible that day. The school was very understanding tho. (I have mobility issues as it is, but I had no choice; either I do it, or it doesn't get done. Her dad takes her now bc her school where we live now is way too far, and they don't do school buses in our part of Northern Ireland.)

  • @tfsjscott
    @tfsjscott 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Seems odd to build a house with a flat roof in a location that gets several feet of snow a year. Did you build this from ground up or did you buy it partially finished?

    • @markbadeau5831
      @markbadeau5831 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think we know the answer. Shear pins break readily when smashing your Honda into ice banks. So I’ve been told….

    • @macbeth2354
      @macbeth2354 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He called it a deck, so it's possible he's got some plans for it in the warm season.

    • @bryancoyne9692
      @bryancoyne9692 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Yes he was talking about a roof top deck he's also got roof warming wires running all over the roof with drainage to melt snow off the flat rubber roof and yes he built this from the ground up himself

    • @angiekrajewski6419
      @angiekrajewski6419 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know you guys are very knowledgeable about building seasons etc etc but I was thinking , do you think having a generator or several of them to keep you warm for a short period of time?? And building a house in a place where. Inter is real winter i think I would have my walls extra thick … and why not have a way to recycle the heat that would be used to heat the house instead of loosing it making it go in the garage…

    • @jonnenne
      @jonnenne 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@angiekrajewski6419 generator for warming? Wut? Having a garage is actually energy efficient since the heat doesn't go to waste. Some sort of a forced ventilation energy reuse air pump is possible but quite a big investment that requires electricity. What he should have done is a proper Nordic style fireplace. These useless American wood stoves are a joke. You just feed and feed it wood, no mass to keep the place warm

  • @bethseptember8
    @bethseptember8 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    " oh look at that. it's snowing again". That really was THE understatement. Greetings from Las Vegas. You are a super human. I would of been paralyze1d, flat on my back after ALL you did the day before.
    Wish I couldcdrip a dozen W'Burgers off.

  • @dennisclose7770
    @dennisclose7770 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Heavy wet snow is hard to snow blow period! I remember how a 3’ snow fall in Idaho Falls, ID caused many downtown brick buildings roofs to collapse from the snow weight pushing the outside walls to bulge.

  • @ArielsSky
    @ArielsSky 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    If I had an ounce of your energy, a few pages of your knowledge & a drive like an 18 footer, I just might be able to build a truck camper at least, I seriously give you kudoos & respect...now if I were only a little younger 😊😊Have an awesome weekend!

  • @7passionstar
    @7passionstar 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Holy cow, Tim! What a storm! 😶‍🌫️ Stay safe!

  • @Froghair75
    @Froghair75 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I live in Alaska n I must say, you are very savvy, you think of every possible situation n have the right tools in the right places to get the jobs done, kudos. As you we’re going to the roof, I was thinking, “it would be nice to have a snowblower for the job” and whalaaa what do you know, you do, awesome.

  • @DirectCurrent4u
    @DirectCurrent4u 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Keep up the great work my friend! At least You have it pretty much dried in! Wishing You all the best!👍

  • @Coolhansolo
    @Coolhansolo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That's unreal. I lived up there 18 years and skied Alyeska alot. I don't remember a storm like that. I can't imagine how much snow the glaciers high above got where it's alot colder.

  • @ChristianSchaffer
    @ChristianSchaffer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That water view on the drive home, tho. Wow

    • @SJ-cy3hp
      @SJ-cy3hp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was so stunning I gasped.

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yup beautiful drive to do all the time:)

  • @Theodorej1960
    @Theodorej1960 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm watching Tim's videos from my comfy heated office, here in central Texas. I've always wondered how folks really live in Alaska, and I guess I live vicariously through hearty souls like Tim and some of the reality shows they have on tv these days (Last Alaskans and Life Below Zero are my favorites). I, myself, am disabled and cannot live in places like Alaska, but it doesn't stop my adventurous spirit from enjoying watching how it's done!! Thank you, Tim, for showing "the real deal" and your life here. My hat is certainly off to you for your courage, your innovation and your "can do" spirit!!

    • @gsabo1000
      @gsabo1000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same

  • @Nolgore
    @Nolgore 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Getting the truck out was impressive...then the trailer connected comes with it 😂

    • @reidcrosby6241
      @reidcrosby6241 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That was my thought.....hooo there's a trailer attached.

  • @oiboi4614
    @oiboi4614 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    In Japan there are heated sidewalks....I wonder if there may be a way to put that technology to use on your roof?

  • @janpcs
    @janpcs 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This is more snow than we had from late 2010 until now all together.

  • @shawntaylor6378
    @shawntaylor6378 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You must have an amazing job to be able to afford all these fun toys, new home and awesome life!!Congrats on a beautiful way of living my friend

  • @tiffanicurtis3324
    @tiffanicurtis3324 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to live 2 hours outside of Anchorage. Those ocean views on the way and back are breath taking. Alaska has the cleanest water I have ever seen. ❤❤❤

  • @absolut3zr0
    @absolut3zr0 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Any plans on putting in a generator (either small one on wheels or large automatic) at the cabin for the future as a safeguard?

  • @dawnmccormick9387
    @dawnmccormick9387 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I live in British Columbia. We get heavy snows but what you got is incredible.

  • @petepaul615
    @petepaul615 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How you live like you do amazes me, no way I coulda, could, or would do put my mind and bidy thru all that !
    Cheers to you. Alaskans are crazy
    That's what's cool about earth. There are people places that have never seen a snowflake !

    • @freespiritwithnature4384
      @freespiritwithnature4384 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How are you feeling @ petepaul615*? Hope your doing OK.

    • @petepaul615
      @petepaul615 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @freespiritwithnature4384 Ello Freespirit ! I'm hangin in here, doing the beat I can. Thank you SO much for asking me
      I hope you are well

  • @carolynbarcus3662
    @carolynbarcus3662 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That sure is ALOT of snow. So glad you have the snow blower.

  • @iheartbeingalive2274
    @iheartbeingalive2274 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Living in Alaska or anywhere with heavy snow is such hard work. Be safe out there.

  • @Leo-vf3py
    @Leo-vf3py 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great show keep up the amazing work be safe my friends God bless all

  • @Skipppp8705
    @Skipppp8705 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The sound of a diesel engine when you started your truck 🤩🤩

  • @dannettepeters1507
    @dannettepeters1507 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    YIKES!! And holy SHYTE, too!! Welcome to Alaska. As intimidating as all that snow looks, it sure is beautiful when you're inside looking out.

  • @heathercampbell4600
    @heathercampbell4600 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow..Major anxiety watching you try to clear the roof.

  • @american236
    @american236 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That EGO is a BEAST. For the average person not living in Alaska, that ego will tackle most jobs with no problem and still have battery life remaining.

  • @mehoff88
    @mehoff88 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The one thing I love about snow is how quiet everything gets. That and whipping my nephews around on a four wheeler and sleds and watching them fly off.

  • @lisaandrews919
    @lisaandrews919 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Snow is pretty to look at, growing up in it makes you run from it. Living in winter many places makes regular life/job so time sucking and complicated, but he’s a TH-camr and very knowledgeable and a risk taker. Ahhhh perfect life for him.

  • @riccisamurai
    @riccisamurai 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    moving all that snow will keep you in good shape. loving the vids man. one of my new favorite channels.

  • @josemoreno3334
    @josemoreno3334 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The one time i was working at Eielson AFB, South of Fairbanks around 1983. It snowed so much, Our telephone installation trucks got buried up to there roofs. By the time we almost got them unburied , The snow storm started up again and they got buried all over again. Oh well, We could not drive anywhere. The road and streets packed with snow. So we spent the next four day's stuck in our dorms. Your video was great to watch with all that snow on the ground. Just like what happen to us. Stay warm, Stay dry brother.

  • @timmurray7798
    @timmurray7798 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Mad props to you sir for having to bust your ass off moving all that snow. Definitely something I would never want to do! I'm glad I ran across your video. Great content!

  • @debbymost8548
    @debbymost8548 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the realistic view of true winter and how machines actually work, ie: snowmobiles,and snowblowers! I live in Maine!! Can't beat SNOWSHOES and a Shovel!!

  • @adamwildman2053
    @adamwildman2053 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We keep grade 5 bolts to replace broken shear bolts on all our tractors on the farm. Not "ideal" but will keep you moving, grade 8 generally causes mechanical damage as they're harder to shear

    • @reidcrosby6241
      @reidcrosby6241 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good thing to have

  • @boomboxmartian
    @boomboxmartian 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing. What a life. This was such a good watch. Props to you dude.

  • @rockymtnphoto
    @rockymtnphoto 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was a mechanic at a ski resort for years, we had a fleet of Honda snowblowers. Buy some bolts and nuts that are the size of the sheer pins and you will be good to go! Never break a pin again. I’m from Utah, I’ve spent some time on the Kenai in the summer, my family had a cabin there. I would love to throw my sleds on my sled deck and make the drive to come ride up there!

  • @arleenadachi1220
    @arleenadachi1220 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg, what hell you went thru! But you persevered as usual and doing great! Keep trucking!

  • @adrianaturner6246
    @adrianaturner6246 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, so glad you are prepared for almost all situations.. beautiful cabin.