I can count 5 channels on one hand that are my favorite and you are at the top of the list. Great sense of humor, hard working, adventurous, etc. It'll be interesting to see the cabin without snow. One guy who has a cabin had to put up wood window cover/panels when he's not at his cabin because bears broke in and tore things up.
The refrigerator will have to grow some legs and walk itself up there. I am winded just for watching them work so hard. I'm about to pass out watching them work so hard.
Not lookin in the right places or might just be the wrong women you’re into! Trust me I’m Just suggesting ...not preaching I’m 37 still single & no children!!
For the snatch blocks, you'll need a 2nd pulley to get force multiplication. If your hand moves 4' and the weight moves 2', that's ~2X force multiplication (minus the pulley friction).
I have one of those Maasdam rope winches where the rope just goes through it. The only limits the length of the rope. I have a wide long-track and have one with 2 100, ropes under the seat. Old guy with big machine needs help sometimes when out alone. I even have a snow anchor I fill and bury where no trees are around up high. I built remote and first thing I’d do is fix the trail so it goes along the side of the cabin so you can haul ass and make a real trail. I could haul 700-800 lb on a hill like that with a halfway decent trail packed in first. If the snow is deep or crappy it’s snowshoe first.
Great video! When my wife and I were the age of you two (25 years ago), we built a log cabin 40 miles to the south of you at Alexander Creek. I chuckled a few times watching this as it made me remember the similar challenges we had. Like getting heavy stuff up a steep trail to the cabin! The best thing about remote cabins in Alaska is not the cabin, but the adventure it brings into your life. You should have a LOT of cabin adventures ahead! Enjoy!
Y’all muscled that sled up that hill 💪🏻 I would have hooked the other end of that rope on the snatch block to the snowmobile and drove down the hill lol
Came here to MMQB this. Grab some decent 2” webbing or a tow strap, wrap a beam or tree and use that snow machine as a weight on the snatch block set up. Live and learn, that’s how things go!
It’s amazes me how well y’all work together. My husband and I would’ve been bickering at each other after the first breakdown 😝 seriously, y’all have a beautiful relationship.
You both work in beast mode! You’re so physically fit! I wish I could do half as much as you both do. I’d puke my heart outta my mouth just walking up the hill.
Cabin slippers are indeed an essential! Nothing worse than leaving your feet in the same pair of boots all day and into the night. Moisture building up inside them is a problem, but there's also the problem of constant pressure rubbing against the same points over and over on your feet. Swapping out to a different pair of shoes lets the boots air out, and lets your feet relax & decompress (literally as well as metaphorically). Good choice!
You are like the Waltons of TH-cam I can sit down to watch you with my grandchildren and not worry about filthy language. Plus, I learn from your content, you are funny, and adventurous and a great couple. Great video!
I've used my plate steel wood stove every winter to heat our cabin for forty years. I live in a white cedar log cabin built by my grandfather in 1950.Ten pulp cords of wood equals about 25 face cords, which is more than enough to last a Michigan winter. I re-built the original chimney that crumbled apart and fell down one day. The new chimney has a clay liner. I replaced the clay liner thimble with one I made out of cement poured into a sheet metal form. Once a year, when snow is on the ground, I burn out the chimney and run a round brush down it. The heat cracks the clay tiles, yet, I know of no better way to keep the chimney cleaned out. I make reminder notes on my calendar, during the winter, to remind myself to take the metal pipes outdoors to burn out and wire brush clean once a week. I'd rather burn out the chimney and the metal stove pipes when I want to than watch them catch fire when I don't want them to. I use propane and a wall furnace to heat my cabin these days, reserving my wood stove for when the electricity goes out. At 64, I can still swing a 15 lb. solid iron splitting maul over my head. You'll save money using wood to heat your home. Keep the metal pipes and the chimney cleaned out properly to stay safe. After a long day ice fishing, it's nice to come home, lay a wool blanket next to the warm wood stove and feel the heat as I lay down next to it. Take care, friends.
You Do Not Waste Any Time! When You mentioned getting another Woodstove for The Cabin I thought it would be somewhere down the line~ I Love How You Both Just Go For It And Get Things Done 🛠
@Heartsongsutube You may be right about The Frozen ground ~ I just couldn't believe They had gotten a New Stove There already! I am looking forward to seeing The changes with The Seasons at The New Cabin and The Challenges and Blessings along the way~ I Love Your Avatar ~Take Care
I've lived off grid in Trapper Creek Alaska for 18 years now and I have been watching your videos for the few years you've been here. You've learned fast!!! Smart young adults!!!
I was literally holding my breathe wanting to jump through the screen and help you with that stove!! Great job. And when Eric just admits he cheaped out in the hitch. Humble and hard working. 😊. Your videos keep me smiling, learning and grounded in wired times. Thank you for sharing your life with us all.
I really appreciate what these folks share, and how they share it. No pretentiousness, just genuine, wholesome, hardworking, good hearted people . I invariably learn a lot, and I have shared their videos with other homesteading friends who really like them now too. I wish them success in all their ventures.
It’s obvious to me their lives are filled with joy even thru hardships. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more compatible couple. They compliment each other in every thing they do.
"do you wanna try and bring a fridge next and then an oven?" That is funny Ariel. I know you guys really struggled to get that stove up the hill, but it was fun watching you. I always look forward to your next videos.
Thank you so much for taking us on your adventures!! I'm a medical student and your videos always give me a little escape from reality and 30mins of peace and relaxation 😊 You two are such amazing, warm and inspiring people!! ❤ greetings from Belgium!
I’m pretty sure I’m not alone when I say “THIS WAS ONE OF YOUR BEST VIDEOS EVER”!!!! It’s just raw unscripted LIFE for you in Alaska! The struggles, the challenges and the overcoming obstacles when you’re doing what you love. More of these DITL just set the camera up forget you’re filming kinda videos PLEASE not that planned ones with specific content arent great but THIS ........... THIS was by far one of my top 3 favorite videos of yours❤️
You two are so good to watch and it’s honest true life as it happens. I love watching your videos about Your life in Alaska. Please continue in the same vein.👍👍🍾🏴
I'm going to sound like a "Dutch Uncle" here but in the most loving way. I saw you loading the snowmobiles and I cringed. I have worked in construction for over 40 years and the safety rule was always this..."Never place yourself between a stationary object and a object that is in motion under mechanical means" . I enjoy you videos immensely but I would hate to see something happen to either of you. Block and tackle, winch it but be careful. Safety never takes a holiday. We may feel invincible and we may think well, its only for a moment. Many things can happen in a blink of an eye...
You're right. The time it takes to do it safely vs the time you take to heal then deal with the long term consequences. It's not just smart, it's a no-brainer!
Another thing I've learned from construction is never lift anything that a machine could do for you. I'm not sure why they didn't attach the sled to the snatch block instead of human powering it up to the porch
There's lots of us rugged gals out here - good looking too :) I say Arielle is lucky to have Eric too! Sweet dog lover, good cook, pretty much capable of anything.
Just curious if there is a way to communicate with you vis messenger or e-mail. I have a few questions that will require more than a message on youtube.
I don’t want to be THAT person, but was worried when we hadn’t heard from you in the usual 3-4days. So glad nothing was wrong-except for the broken hitch, broken sled, return trip, new trip, quick trip, hard work, etc etc. Just love watching your adventures!!
That was definitely a lot of hard work. Definitely hit the jackpot with Ariel because I don’t know too many women that would do the stuff like her, oh Ariel you also hit the jackpot with Eric🤣. All in all you both compliment each other. Sending love from VA.
WOW WOW WOW, I kept saying this as well as chuckling! Yahoo to the both of you, your enthusiasm, energy and trial by/with error, your humour, easy going nature and your love for what you want to do; is so awesome, thank you Arielle and Eric for sharing!!! The things we were meant to understand can really only be appreciated after a failure or a malfunction. It is all good, that is what helps us survive, and keep going onwards. All the best, Heather.
A lot of hard work this time! Well done. Lmao “have you ever tried just rolling downhill?” A woman after my own heart. Why walk when you can just roll! Love how you guys roll with the punches and stay positive!
People always are saying Alaska is not for everyone. But you guys are definitely made for the Alaskan dream! For one year already you keep inspiring me to push my limits and to always look forward to the next project that lays ahead❤
@@SimpleLivingAlaska next, get a skf up there so you can get on the lake and fish! I am in awe how much skill you have. I've learned a lot by viewing this. Reminds me of the good ol days in Montauk. We,, I mean he had to innovate quite a bit commercial fishing. I was just an extra hand. I wonder if you put up solar panels, would you have a sunny location for them. Some electric stoves are small enough to haul.
HINT FOR THE CORRECT PULLEY USE: to double the force, the pulley body should have been on the sled, one end of the rope hooked on the cabin and you pulling the other end of the rope! Don't let Arielle do the pulley work, hope it helps for next time ;)
Wanted to say the same thing, lol. Even better, use a second block. One on the cabin and the other on the sled. That should make it nice and easy. Congrats on the cabin guys. Enjoy it.
You are some of the most stuborn folks I've met since my grandparents. If you knew how much I thought of them you'd know that is a great compliment. Respect. Challange question. Which of you can bench more? My money is on the mis. Hehe Keep it real.
Hook a "come-a-long" up to that sled. Can pull it right up that slope. I used one to pull my 1980 full sized Bronco back off a steep slope, worked great. Cheers on your cabin, Enjoy it to the fullest.
I am amazed at the expertise you all have in tools and parts and resolutions to the problems you face whether it be gardening, mechanical or whatever challenge you face you seem to have the knowledge to fix whatever you need too! That speaks volumes for you. You always seem to remain cool, calm and collected in facing what is thrown at you. You have to be proud of your accomplishments! I thought you were going to be alone but I noticed several other cabins in the area around the lake. I do have to admit that it really concerns me when you are snowmobiling on lakes and rivers as I have heard too many horror stories of folks losing their lives by breaking through the ice. I know you are extra careful but please be extra extra careful. Take care and stay safe!
Wow! That was a lot of work. The shot looking down at you guys from the pulley really showed how steep that last hill to the cabin is. That new sled is great! You two are going to have maximum sassifaction using that new wood stove after all the work it took to get there. 😁 Safe travels my friends. ✌️
We are in our 50's and completely stuck in the rat race. Hiking, overnight hiking with our two dogs is how we love to spend our time. Living our lives vicariously through you guys. LIVE THE DREAM!
You two are amazing. I would never do what you do - but I love watching your journey. I started watching a couple weeks ago from the beginning, and I'm addicted for sure! Love your content!
I hadn't watched your videos in a while and have been watching a few now about your remote cabin. I like your hard work ethic. When pulling a sled by hand, fashion a handle that can attach to the sled rather than pulling on the rope. Your hand will tire less with a solid handle rather than a rope cutting into your hand. Take a 12" long rounded 2 by 2 (or smaller diameter) and attach a short length of rope to each end and tie to the sled's tongue. When taking the sled downhill, have the front of the sled uphill so that if it gets away from you, the tongue does not hurt the person downhill and this will protect the tongue from damage if it gets away and hits a tree. Use the pulley and rope to easy the sled down. Consider a second pulley on the sled to gain more mechanical advantage. When pulling on the rope with the pulley, use that 12" 2 by 2. Wrap the rope around it a few times so it binds on itself. Then pull on the 2 by 2 rather than the rope which cuts into your hands.
I've got three of those sleds that you lost the hitch on...have to look into your new red one ~ if you end up needing a spare on those old ones just let me know - I'm just east of you ;) ~ . Might be time I upgrade too. Great video, good job you guys on the haul; lotta work!
That was a lot of work when you was having trouble getting the sleds up the hill maybe next time hook your block and tackle up then to the snowmobile and let it pull it up save your backs the place looks like it's going to be a lot of fun
I think ya missed the part where he said it was raining so snow would have been heavy even with no sled behind the snow machine it was struggling thru the snow
I rarely comment on videos but have some advice to offer for this one... If you hook the snowmachine up to the tag end of the snatch block line and drive down the trial it will pull your gear sled right up that hill to your porch. This is how dead snowmachines are retrieved from the mountains. If you need to pull a dead machine up a mountain you take one and drive a couple hundred feet above the broken one and bury it (get it stuck, now thats your anchor). 600' of rope and block and tackle and take another machine pulling down the hill with the tag end and it will bring the broken one to the anchored one. Rinse and repeat over and over. Dig the channel hope to see you around sometime!
I'm loving every one of these adventures! I love when you guys cook, the daily life in Alaska, but the visits to the new cabin, ohhhh I can watch these for hours! Please take care of yourselves!! Cheers from Argentina. Fede
That Ski Doo going downhill could have pulled the load up hill, just a thought, I was not there ... I would get a winch for the ski doo or the cabin. and 2 snatch blocks & xtra battery... Hey your young still lots to go through. That's the way you learn, Well done TAKE CARE !!
Yeah grooming is an easy that's for sure especially going uphill the first treatment have to come out that's for screwing up his momentum our cabins like that too along the the big Sue 💕 Yeah grooming is an easy that's for sure especially going uphill the first treatment have to come out that's for screwing up his momentum our cabins like that too long the big Su let me tell you it was a bear to finally get it mapped out and then a summer to repair and build up the area but finally a few changes of the route and a little reinforcing hair in a little less there I finally got our snow machines in a nice spot
You two worked so hard on this video. I don’t think I could do it, but you persevered! Hard to watch some of the rough spots, but good learning experience for anyone wanting to try something like this. Your cabin is going to be a welcome retreat for the two of you & the dogs. Great video. Thank you.
I love your little cabin in the woods - when the snow melts away you need to put in some log steps to make it easier to get up that hill. I wish I was younger and had your energy - I would love to have a cabin like that and be able to fish and just get away. You both make a great team working together and your families should be very proud of you. I am going back in time and watching all of the old videos showing your move from Oregon to Alaska and I am loving them all.
What a workout! Those steep lake cabin hills. probably sore after that adventure... its wild. Get out early in summer to attack the devils club and alder shoot. solid bush is serious We have two cabins now up near Shell lake and Onestone. One we built and then bought the neighbors. We have only been out in summer but winter looks amazing. The best charter bush plane company for homesteaders is Trail Ridge at Lake Hood in Anchorage. Jim and his pilots are so kind, pleasant, and helpful. They handle your trash coming in. Safe private parking. Cheap seat on call options. Many float plane options. They've even delivered lumber and a big boat tied to the big float brackets for my husband. We flown outta Wasilla and Kenai with others that were more expensive and rude or less helpful. Most companies prefer rich fisherman with light cargos. Im so happy for yous!
Inspirational! If I had to sum up your adventures with one word it would be that. Eric and Arielle, you guys help keep my dream alive of getting to Alaska one day. Arielle, girl, you are tuff as nails. Eric, I appreciate your patience when facing adversity. I know it’s not all roses but y’all make even the hard stuff seem achievable. Thank you both
An older gentleman I worked with early in my career said never cut corners on anything important. Buy once cry once! I have lived with that advice for38 years. Just glad it wasn't worse.
Best teamwork I've seen in many years of watching off-grid and 4wd videos! Good onya!!! Shame the stove is made in China as you may well know that here in Oz we're suffering from horrendous tarrifs on our Barley and Wine exports to China which actually has made it impossible to export some of our products there anymore. But, I guess you probably shouldn't fight with fire as China is a somewhat larger than Oz and any other country in the world especially as it accounts for approximately 18.5% of the world's population and the market from Australia accounts for about 33% of our exports! Anyway, sorry for ranting! Love your show and would love to meet up some time when I next come to Alaska as I have personal reasons for travelling to Homer at some point. Stay safe!
Arielle: "Have you ever tried just like rolling down the hill?" Eric: "Nope" I can just see her rolling down the hill and turning into a SNOWwoMAN on the way down haha.
I've been sitting here watching you pull that stove up the hill and realized I've got my feet and hands clenched, "helping" you two! Great job getting all that stuff to your new place.
I'm at 20:09, stopped to comment, and am thinking that your cabin is going to be joining you down at the ski-do's! Now to go ahead and see if your plan worked or not. Here's hoping it did!!!
Yay! Good job---and what a fantastic partner you have sharing the load. She doesn't hesitate to jump in (sometimes literally) and push, shove, pull, or 'man'handle those sleds. Hope you get back to the cabin before the ice totally breaks up on the river. I'll be waiting.. . . .
Years ago when I went skidooing I used to love it when the snow was coming down. Nice to re live some memories I can not do anymore. My husband is like Eric. He would be the same determination getting the sled up closer. However I would be screaming. You are so calm Arielle :) Pully system was brilliant. A fridge then an oven :) :) That is an understatement of a hard days work. My legs are killing me right now watching! And the incredible work back tracking to get the camera always I so realize how hard that must be thank you for the new adventure. hugs
The easy way to find out the amount that pulleys reduce effort is to divide the force by the number of pulleys you use. One pulley no change in force required. Two pulleys you halve the force. Three pulleys you divide the force by three. you also double or triple the amount of rope you need. One of the reasons the old guys used block and tackle that could have up to 6 sheaves(pulleys)
The way you shoot your relationship interactions is so lovely. Eric, never cheep out on infrastructure. Remember how much your labor is worth. Save on the details. ;-)
I can count 5 channels on one hand that are my favorite and you are at the top of the list. Great sense of humor, hard working, adventurous, etc.
It'll be interesting to see the cabin without snow.
One guy who has a cabin had to put up wood window cover/panels when he's not at his cabin because bears broke in and tore things up.
I damn near choked on my drink when Arielle said, “you want to bring a refrigerator next.” Lol
Me too🤣
The refrigerator will have to grow some legs and walk itself up there. I am winded just for watching them work so hard. I'm about to pass out watching them work so hard.
Every man needs a woman like Arielle.
Yup. Hard to find these days.
Every women needs a man like Eric...which is also hard to find these days. Remember that you get more flies with honey than vinegar boys...
Not lookin in the right places or might just be the wrong women you’re into! Trust me I’m Just suggesting ...not preaching I’m 37 still single & no children!!
@@sophomoric1605 I KNOW! Dude COOKS!!!! 😂
Sophomoric....exactly!
I've never enjoyed watching two people struggle and succeed more! You guys are AWESOME!
For the snatch blocks, you'll need a 2nd pulley to get force multiplication. If your hand moves 4' and the weight moves 2', that's ~2X force multiplication (minus the pulley friction).
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Or put the pulley on the sled end instead. would have gotten 2:1 advantage instead of no advantage.
@@Eric-R Came here to say this. Our hosts must have skipped out on HS Physics 101.
@@AlecMuller mentioned smartereveryday's video as well. Great explanation. I used to be a rigger for a high angle rescue team a looooong time ago.
I have one of those Maasdam rope winches where the rope just goes through it. The only limits the length of the rope. I have a wide long-track and have one with 2 100, ropes under the seat. Old guy with big machine needs help sometimes when out alone. I even have a snow anchor I fill and bury where no trees are around up high. I built remote and first thing I’d do is fix the trail so it goes along the side of the cabin so you can haul ass and make a real trail. I could haul 700-800 lb on a hill like that with a halfway decent trail packed in first. If the snow is deep or crappy it’s snowshoe first.
Great video! When my wife and I were the age of you two (25 years ago), we built a log cabin 40 miles to the south of you at Alexander Creek. I chuckled a few times watching this as it made me remember the similar challenges we had. Like getting heavy stuff up a steep trail to the cabin! The best thing about remote cabins in Alaska is not the cabin, but the adventure it brings into your life. You should have a LOT of cabin adventures ahead! Enjoy!
It's great that you didn't edit out the parts where things went wrong, so others can learn from you. Awesome that you got to buy this new property 👍
Your knife came in very handy this trip :)
#1 rule of real estate, buy a lot when you're young. yeah, totally awesome, and smart too.
They did great. Sure now they know there is an easier way but so what. That kind of struggle builds character and they'll have great stories to tell.
@@SimpleLivingAlaska 4 km
You guys just never seem that upset when things go wrong and have a great attitude. I love your videos.
That ladies and gentlemen is teamwork. Arielle you continue to amaze me!
Y’all muscled that sled up that hill 💪🏻 I would have hooked the other end of that rope on the snatch block to the snowmobile and drove down the hill lol
Thats what i was thinking
Exactly the first thing that came to my mind, but you know what sometimes those winter days get the best of you.
Yeah they should have, i even thought about the idea, when he showed the snatch block initially..
Came here to MMQB this. Grab some decent 2” webbing or a tow strap, wrap a beam or tree and use that snow machine as a weight on the snatch block set up. Live and learn, that’s how things go!
Arielle has the heart and drive of a BEAST!!!
It’s amazes me how well y’all work together. My husband and I would’ve been bickering at each other after the first breakdown 😝 seriously, y’all have a beautiful relationship.
1) Ariel is a badass trooper 2) I will never complain about the pains of moving again with a clear conscious 😂
You both work in beast mode! You’re so physically fit! I wish I could do half as much as you both do. I’d puke my heart outta my mouth just walking up the hill.
Cabin slippers are indeed an essential! Nothing worse than leaving your feet in the same pair of boots all day and into the night. Moisture building up inside them is a problem, but there's also the problem of constant pressure rubbing against the same points over and over on your feet. Swapping out to a different pair of shoes lets the boots air out, and lets your feet relax & decompress (literally as well as metaphorically). Good choice!
You are like the Waltons of TH-cam I can sit down to watch you with my grandchildren and not worry about filthy language. Plus, I learn from your content, you are funny, and adventurous and a great couple. Great video!
LOL, As they hit the top SHE says" Do you want to bring up a fridge and then a oven next?" That made me spit out my coffee lol.
calm down.
I wasn't sure if she teasing him or serious. Was pretty funny in the moment.
He may have to take that first tree out so he doesn't lose his momentum and then he's stuck? Grooming a new path is an easy especially going uphill
@@cheriepellgrino6550 Teasing or not, it was Hilarious to me. Lol
I've used my plate steel wood stove every winter to heat our cabin for forty years. I live in a white cedar log cabin built by my grandfather in 1950.Ten pulp cords of wood equals about 25 face cords, which is more than enough to last a Michigan winter. I re-built the original chimney that crumbled apart and fell down one day. The new chimney has a clay liner. I replaced the clay liner thimble with one I made out of cement poured into a sheet metal form. Once a year, when snow is on the ground, I burn out the chimney and run a round brush down it. The heat cracks the clay tiles, yet, I know of no better way to keep the chimney cleaned out. I make reminder notes on my calendar, during the winter, to remind myself to take the metal pipes outdoors to burn out and wire brush clean once a week. I'd rather burn out the chimney and the metal stove pipes when I want to than watch them catch fire when I don't want them to. I use propane and a wall furnace to heat my cabin these days, reserving my wood stove for when the electricity goes out. At 64, I can still swing a 15 lb. solid iron splitting maul over my head. You'll save money using wood to heat your home. Keep the metal pipes and the chimney cleaned out properly to stay safe. After a long day ice fishing, it's nice to come home, lay a wool blanket next to the warm wood stove and feel the heat as I lay down next to it. Take care, friends.
You Do Not Waste Any Time! When You mentioned getting another Woodstove for The Cabin I thought it would be somewhere down the line~
I Love How You Both Just Go For It And Get Things Done 🛠
@Heartsongsutube You may be right about The Frozen ground ~ I just
couldn't believe They had gotten a New Stove There already! I am looking
forward to seeing The changes with The Seasons at The New Cabin and The Challenges and Blessings along the way~ I Love Your Avatar ~Take Care
I've lived off grid in Trapper Creek Alaska for 18 years now and I have been watching your videos for the few years you've been here. You've learned fast!!! Smart young adults!!!
*eric falls down* Arielle: “That’s a story of my life right there...” 😂 I feel the same way. 💜
I laughed but I can relate.
I nearly died laughing.....Truths!
So relate!
After reading your comment, literally I was waiting him to fall😂
I was literally holding my breathe wanting to jump through the screen and help you with that stove!! Great job. And when Eric just admits he cheaped out in the hitch. Humble and hard working. 😊. Your videos keep me smiling, learning and grounded in wired times. Thank you for sharing your life with us all.
I really appreciate what these folks share, and how they share it. No pretentiousness, just genuine, wholesome, hardworking, good hearted people . I invariably learn a lot, and I have shared their videos with other homesteading friends who really like them now too. I wish them success in all their ventures.
agreed
It’s obvious to me their lives are filled with joy even thru hardships. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more compatible couple. They compliment each other in every thing they do.
"do you wanna try and bring a fridge next and then an oven?" That is funny Ariel. I know you guys really struggled to get that stove up the hill, but it was fun watching you. I always look forward to your next videos.
Thank you so much for taking us on your adventures!! I'm a medical student and your videos always give me a little escape from reality and 30mins of peace and relaxation 😊 You two are such amazing, warm and inspiring people!! ❤ greetings from Belgium!
I’m pretty sure I’m not alone when I say “THIS WAS ONE OF YOUR BEST VIDEOS EVER”!!!! It’s just raw unscripted LIFE for you in Alaska! The struggles, the challenges and the overcoming obstacles when you’re doing what you love. More of these DITL just set the camera up forget you’re filming kinda videos PLEASE not that planned ones with specific content arent great but THIS ........... THIS was by far one of my top 3 favorite videos of yours❤️
This is amazing. More, longer videos please.
That almost hour long video last week was heavenly!
You two are so good to watch and it’s honest true life as it happens. I love watching your videos about Your life in Alaska. Please continue in the same vein.👍👍🍾🏴
I love that you guys weren't off-grid enough for your off-grid homestead
Ditto!
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@@agnesskibicka hello from Maryland US I just subscribed to your channel!!!! Good luck I hope you make your channel all you wish it to be!
I can just hear the dogs. "Oh No! NOT ANOTHER TRIP - LET'S HIDE"
This comment made me laugh so. I have to agree with you. The dogs are really the stars of the show.
You guys ROCK!! I love how your living your best life!!
I have never seen such a hardworking wife. Amazing !
I think I would hook the rope to the snow machine and drive towards the water pulling up the sled
That or push against the sled with your legs as you pull, basically a double pulley sort of mechanical advantage doing that.
work harder not smarter lol
What rope that's string
@@braddobson2060 no that's called rope , it's not heavyweight like on a cruise ship, but it is rope was at least 3/8
First thing I thought of also. Snowmobile on top of hill, connect rope to both sleds, drive down hill, stove goes up hill.
I'm going to sound like a "Dutch Uncle" here but in the most loving way. I saw you loading the snowmobiles and I cringed. I have worked in construction for over 40 years and the safety rule was always this..."Never place yourself between a stationary object and a object that is in motion under mechanical means" . I enjoy you videos immensely but I would hate to see something happen to either of you. Block and tackle, winch it but be careful. Safety never takes a holiday. We may feel invincible and we may think well, its only for a moment. Many things can happen in a blink of an eye...
Lol.
Very True
You're right. The time it takes to do it safely vs the time you take to heal then deal with the long term consequences. It's not just smart, it's a no-brainer!
Yes I know a man who got his back crushed between a truck and cement on a loading dock. It happens. Prayers for protection always. 🙏
Another thing I've learned from construction is never lift anything that a machine could do for you. I'm not sure why they didn't attach the sled to the snatch block instead of human powering it up to the porch
Eric you are one lucky man to have a wife like Arielle.
There's lots of us rugged gals out here - good looking too :) I say Arielle is lucky to have Eric too! Sweet dog lover, good cook, pretty much capable of anything.
@@curiouscat3384 Totally agree.
Just curious if there is a way to communicate with you vis messenger or e-mail.
I have a few questions that will require more than a message on youtube.
I was thinking.. Arielle was lucky to have a man like Eric
@@curiouscat3384 Absolutely! They are lucky to have each other. They seem to share the desire for this lifestyle & work together to accomplish things!
I don’t want to be THAT person, but was worried when we hadn’t heard from you in the usual 3-4days. So glad nothing was wrong-except for the broken hitch, broken sled, return trip, new trip, quick trip, hard work, etc etc. Just love watching your adventures!!
That was definitely a lot of hard work. Definitely hit the jackpot with Ariel because I don’t know too many women that would do the stuff like her, oh Ariel you also hit the jackpot with Eric🤣. All in all you both compliment each other. Sending love from VA.
@Debbie Collins
You must only know city slickers then. I can't imagine not knowing women who get down and dirty with their hubby's in daily life.
Boy, do we miss your summer and winter runs to your remote cabin!!!
Before long, you'll need a boat to get to the cabin. Good progress.
I believe they have one!
Super job getting that stove up to the cabin! Show's what teamwork and determination can do. You guys are a true team!!
I know the family in Fairbanks who makes those sleds. Wonderful people. Your money was definitely well spent!
Do they live off Ballaine? It looks like a Roger Siglin sled but he moved.
WOW WOW WOW, I kept saying this as well as chuckling! Yahoo to the both of you, your enthusiasm, energy and trial by/with error, your humour, easy going nature and your love for what you want to do; is so awesome, thank you Arielle and Eric for sharing!!! The things we were meant to understand can really only be appreciated after a failure or a malfunction. It is all good, that is what helps us survive, and keep going onwards. All the best, Heather.
A lot of hard work this time! Well done. Lmao “have you ever tried just rolling downhill?” A woman after my own heart. Why walk when you can just roll! Love how you guys roll with the punches and stay positive!
That kind of snow is EXHAUSTING! Love how you guys work together and enjoy one another.
People always are saying Alaska is not for everyone. But you guys are definitely made for the Alaskan dream! For one year already you keep inspiring me to push my limits and to always look forward to the next project that lays ahead❤
Love your video.
It's always so heartwarming to see a couple work so hard together to accomplish a goal! Eric and Ariel work so amazingly Together!! ❤❤❤
I officially dub it “Struggle Hill Cabin”.
turkeysnot1 we were thinking the Money Pit
@@SimpleLivingAlaska so it will take 2 weeks to fix up?
@@SimpleLivingAlaska next, get a skf up there so you can get on the lake and fish! I am in awe how much skill you have. I've learned a lot by viewing this. Reminds me of the good ol days in Montauk. We,, I mean he had to innovate quite a bit commercial fishing. I was just an extra hand. I wonder if you put up solar panels, would you have a sunny location for them. Some electric stoves are small enough to haul.
@@SimpleLivingAlaska LOL, that's what a boat is, A hole in the water in which you sink money into...You'll do fine. Keep on, keeping on...!
@@SimpleLivingAlaska It's not hard to see HOW MUCH you two love this place ALREADY. 🌝
4:09 using the deck ledge as kicking support was a great idea!
“Eat snacks” after major exhaustion. I would need a big meal. You guys are amazing 🙂 ❤️
I never even heard a swear word!! I am impressed 👍
HINT FOR THE CORRECT PULLEY USE: to double the force, the pulley body should have been on the sled, one end of the rope hooked on the cabin and you pulling the other end of the rope! Don't let Arielle do the pulley work, hope it helps for next time ;)
You beat me to it. With the snatch block that way it's a one for one pull.
Wanted to say the same thing, lol. Even better, use a second block. One on the cabin and the other on the sled. That should make it nice and easy. Congrats on the cabin guys. Enjoy it.
Yes exactly, unfortunately all the pulley accomplished in this setup was to change the direction of the pull.
Or get a second preferable double snatchblock to tripple the force.
Also, the free end should have been attached to the ski doo and use it to pull up the sled - no need for all that tugging :)
It's such a blessing to see how well you two work well with each other 🥰🥰
I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm looking forward to seeing the improvements & gradual progress you make on the cabin over time...:)
You are some of the most stuborn folks I've met since my grandparents. If you knew how much I thought of them you'd know that is a great compliment. Respect. Challange question. Which of you can bench more? My money is on the mis. Hehe Keep it real.
Hook a "come-a-long" up to that sled. Can pull it right up that slope. I used one to pull my 1980 full sized Bronco back off a steep slope, worked great. Cheers on your cabin, Enjoy it to the fullest.
I am amazed at the expertise you all have in tools and parts and resolutions to the problems you face whether it be gardening, mechanical or whatever challenge you face you seem to have the knowledge to fix whatever you need too! That speaks volumes for you. You always seem to remain cool, calm and collected in facing what is thrown at you. You have to be proud of your accomplishments! I thought you were going to be alone but I noticed several other cabins in the area around the lake. I do have to admit that it really concerns me when you are snowmobiling on lakes and rivers as I have heard too many horror stories of folks losing their lives by breaking through the ice. I know you are extra careful but please be extra extra careful. Take care and stay safe!
Wow! That was a lot of work. The shot looking down at you guys from the pulley really showed how steep that last hill to the cabin is. That new sled is great! You two are going to have maximum sassifaction using that new wood stove after all the work it took to get there. 😁 Safe travels my friends. ✌️
We are in our 50's and completely stuck in the rat race. Hiking, overnight hiking with our two dogs is how we love to spend our time. Living our lives vicariously through you guys. LIVE THE DREAM!
Ariel, that comment about the fridge and oven..... priceless!!!
You guys are modern-day pioneers! It is amazing the skills you use for this rugged lifestyle.
You two are amazing. I would never do what you do - but I love watching your journey. I started watching a couple weeks ago from the beginning, and I'm addicted for sure! Love your content!
You are both so resilient and capable! A great episode - thank you!
“Do you want to bring a fridge next? Then an oven?” Haha awesome 🤩
You guys are my favorite humans in the entire solar system.
I love this new cabin can’t wait to see it after you guys are all settled in! Congratulations
I hadn't watched your videos in a while and have been watching a few now about your remote cabin. I like your hard work ethic.
When pulling a sled by hand, fashion a handle that can attach to the sled rather than pulling on the rope. Your hand will tire less with a solid handle rather than a rope cutting into your hand. Take a 12" long rounded 2 by 2 (or smaller diameter) and attach a short length of rope to each end and tie to the sled's tongue.
When taking the sled downhill, have the front of the sled uphill so that if it gets away from you, the tongue does not hurt the person downhill and this will protect the tongue from damage if it gets away and hits a tree. Use the pulley and rope to easy the sled down.
Consider a second pulley on the sled to gain more mechanical advantage.
When pulling on the rope with the pulley, use that 12" 2 by 2. Wrap the rope around it a few times so it binds on itself. Then pull on the 2 by 2 rather than the rope which cuts into your hands.
I've got three of those sleds that you lost the hitch on...have to look into your new red one ~ if you end up needing a spare on those old ones just let me know - I'm just east of you ;) ~ . Might be time I upgrade too. Great video, good job you guys on the haul; lotta work!
Strength be with you.
Stay Safe, Be Healthy ☮️✝️💟
That was a lot of work when you was having trouble getting the sleds up the hill maybe next time hook your block and tackle up then to the snowmobile and let it pull it up save your backs the place looks like it's going to be a lot of fun
I think ya missed the part where he said it was raining so snow would have been heavy even with no sled behind the snow machine it was struggling thru the snow
I rarely comment on videos but have some advice to offer for this one... If you hook the snowmachine up to the tag end of the snatch block line and drive down the trial it will pull your gear sled right up that hill to your porch. This is how dead snowmachines are retrieved from the mountains. If you need to pull a dead machine up a mountain you take one and drive a couple hundred feet above the broken one and bury it (get it stuck, now thats your anchor). 600' of rope and block and tackle and take another machine pulling down the hill with the tag end and it will bring the broken one to the anchored one. Rinse and repeat over and over. Dig the channel hope to see you around sometime!
I'm loving every one of these adventures! I love when you guys cook, the daily life in Alaska, but the visits to the new cabin, ohhhh I can watch these for hours! Please take care of yourselves!! Cheers from Argentina. Fede
That Ski Doo going downhill could have pulled the load up hill, just a thought, I was not there ... I would get a winch for the ski doo or the cabin. and 2 snatch blocks & xtra battery...
Hey your young still lots to go through.
That's the way you learn, Well done TAKE CARE !!
My thoughts exactly! As Scrooge McDuck says, "Work smarter not harder."
Yeah grooming is an easy that's for sure especially going uphill the first treatment have to come out that's for screwing up his momentum our cabins like that too along the the big Sue 💕 Yeah grooming is an easy that's for sure especially going uphill the first treatment have to come out that's for screwing up his momentum our cabins like that too long the big Su let me tell you it was a bear to finally get it mapped out and then a summer to repair and build up the area but finally a few changes of the route and a little reinforcing hair in a little less there I finally got our snow machines in a nice spot
Yeah block and tackle & elbow grease Is the only way to go for right now cuz grooming a trail isn't easy (Siri) in the other message
I thought that exact thing.
You two worked so hard on this video. I don’t think I could do it, but you persevered! Hard to watch some of the rough spots, but good learning experience for anyone wanting to try something like this. Your cabin is going to be a welcome retreat for the two of you & the dogs. Great video. Thank you.
Much respect to you two for actually LIVING!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️
I love your little cabin in the woods - when the snow melts away you need to put in some log steps to make it easier to get up that hill. I wish I was younger and had your energy - I would love to have a cabin like that and be able to fish and just get away. You both make a great team working together and your families should be very proud of you. I am going back in time and watching all of the old videos showing your move from Oregon to Alaska and I am loving them all.
Amazing work. Can't wait for you guys to share the adventures with us! Love it!
To make access easier suggest dropping some of those trees this summer and pack gravel to make some steps
I am pretty excited about a cabin I'll never go to.
Hauling a Wood Stove on a Frozen River to Our Remote Cabin just so happens to be my favorite Pearl Jam song.
What a workout! Those steep lake cabin hills. probably sore after that adventure... its wild. Get out early in summer to attack the devils club and alder shoot. solid bush is serious
We have two cabins now up near Shell lake and Onestone. One we built and then bought the neighbors. We have only been out in summer but winter looks amazing. The best charter bush plane company for homesteaders is Trail Ridge at Lake Hood in Anchorage. Jim and his pilots are so kind, pleasant, and helpful. They handle your trash coming in. Safe private parking. Cheap seat on call options. Many float plane options. They've even delivered lumber and a big boat tied to the big float brackets for my husband.
We flown outta Wasilla and Kenai with others that were more expensive and rude or less helpful. Most companies prefer rich fisherman with light cargos. Im so happy for yous!
Totally enjoying watching this new adventure, you two!! I love your channel and videos, but this is something new and fun!
Arielle was so wore out drinking that gallon kf water her face said it all 😂😂😂
sorry to see you had trouble and have to return hope this time everything go well good luck both of you.
Team work , team work TEAM WORK ,this is what I like about you guys !
Love the cabin idea but 60 miles... wishing I was younger 😉
You guys are the hardest working couple I have ever seen. 👍👏💪
Inspirational! If I had to sum up your adventures with one word it would be that. Eric and Arielle, you guys help keep my dream alive of getting to Alaska one day. Arielle, girl, you are tuff as nails. Eric, I appreciate your patience when facing adversity. I know it’s not all roses but y’all make even the hard stuff seem achievable. Thank you both
Love the dedication to filming, setting off without the camera and then turning back around to grab it.
An older gentleman I worked with early in my career said never cut corners on anything important. Buy once cry once! I have lived with that advice for38 years. Just glad it wasn't worse.
Great advice👍
Best teamwork I've seen in many years of watching off-grid and 4wd videos! Good onya!!! Shame the stove is made in China as you may well know that here in Oz we're suffering from horrendous tarrifs on our Barley and Wine exports to China which actually has made it impossible to export some of our products there anymore. But, I guess you probably shouldn't fight with fire as China is a somewhat larger than Oz and any other country in the world especially as it accounts for approximately 18.5% of the world's population and the market from Australia accounts for about 33% of our exports! Anyway, sorry for ranting! Love your show and would love to meet up some time when I next come to Alaska as I have personal reasons for travelling to Homer at some point. Stay safe!
Arielle: "Have you ever tried just like rolling down the hill?"
Eric: "Nope"
I can just see her rolling down the hill and turning into a SNOWwoMAN on the way down haha.
Very good way to break some ribs or a nasty puncture wound from a hidden stob.
What kills me is she fell mid sentence when and just kept talking like nothing happened haha
I've been sitting here watching you pull that stove up the hill and realized I've got my feet and hands clenched, "helping" you two! Great job getting all that stuff to your new place.
I'm at 20:09, stopped to comment, and am thinking that your cabin is going to be joining you down at the ski-do's! Now to go ahead and see if your plan worked or not. Here's hoping it did!!!
Yay! Good job---and what a fantastic partner you have sharing the load. She doesn't hesitate to jump in (sometimes literally) and push, shove, pull, or 'man'handle those sleds. Hope you get back to the cabin before the ice totally breaks up on the river. I'll be waiting.. . . .
Years ago when I went skidooing I used to love it when the snow was coming down. Nice to re live some memories I can not do anymore. My husband is like Eric. He would be the same determination getting the sled up closer. However I would be screaming. You are so calm Arielle :) Pully system was brilliant. A fridge then an oven :) :) That is an understatement of a hard days work. My legs are killing me right now watching! And the incredible work back tracking to get the camera always I so realize how hard that must be thank you for the new adventure. hugs
The easy way to find out the amount that pulleys reduce effort is to divide the force by the number of pulleys you use. One pulley no change in force required. Two pulleys you halve the force. Three pulleys you divide the force by three. you also double or triple the amount of rope you need. One of the reasons the old guys used block and tackle that could have up to 6 sheaves(pulleys)
Wow, must be nice to be young, strong, determinded, and most of all blessed with good health. Life is good. Stay safe and enjoy each other.
Don't forget to bring out first aid stuff ASAP.
😂😂
They took a first aid kit with them out the 1st time they went out
The way you shoot your relationship interactions is so lovely. Eric, never cheep out on infrastructure. Remember how much your labor is worth. Save on the details. ;-)
Remember to burn off your stove outside before you set up inside - need to burn off the 'paint'
Off-gas it! You meed to do that with new stoves and toaster ovens now too!
Teamwork makes the dream work! You two are the most determined couple I’ve ever seen! You’re awesome! Great job!