WE HATED OFF GRID LIFE HERE IN ALASKA. So… What changed?

I lived way the heck off grid.......brought my goods, supplies and my dog team, all by 21 foot canoe, because I would have to line - up Washington creek. Living on the Yukon, with three kids and 7 dogs. Had 2 greenhouses, right by the creek, watering made easy. I trapped in the winter and hunted, gathered and worked 2 placer mines in the summer. Subsisting is a bunch easier than what you are doing. I had a plane fly in provisions twice a year and I went out once a year, selling gold and fur for the goods I needed. Don't forget to pick up all those home schooling supplies. Keeping one foot in the town/city and one. just far enough away to do without. That would have been torture to me. Having only what you need....few things......doing more with the kids like herb and berry picking and fishing in the summer. I carried a .357, python, a.22 long rifle and a .7 mm mag.......everywhere we went. I am a woman and I was alone. This is meant to inspire you. If you survive this you will have gold covered memories...........like me. I am so rich for having lived the richest of lives...............wild in Alaska. If you never make a wrong turn, you will never find the right road.

I grew up off-grid in Alaska, and have lived there (off-grid) as an adult with small children. Tips: One, you are more likely to succeed if you have no alternatives, no place to go back to. That's a huge motivation for making it work. Two, Husband, make your wife's work as easy as possible. The biggest reason for giving up the off-grid life is the wife being overworked, dealing with water, laundry, firewood, oil lamps, and so on. Three, if you are heating with wood, get your firewood in for the next winter BEFORE winter sets in!

Born and raised Alaskan here… I’d have major concerns about bears, specifically black bears, with that outdoor kitchen and all the food smells. Outdoor kitchen? Ok. But build it away from your home and store ALLL of your food inside . Otherwise, I like it!

If she is struggling with mental health stuff as my wife does, no lifestlye and no place is gonna fix that, only love and understanding will help, but its not gonna go away and its not gonna be solved by change. Some struggles are life long and well mamagable they may not be removable. Accept your self for who u are and the way u are and those who love u will do the same. If u need a break or time, communicate that and take it. Husbands like my self and yours are here to support and love, not judge and look down on. We are with u, not against u.

We've been homesteading forever. I was born in a lil' cabin, up in The Rocky Mountains, minus electricity, running water.... The less modern amenities you have to fail, THE BETTER! The modern day version of homesteading is trendy/amusing to me...I can even use the word sad, to describe it. The most important factor is to not be "mentally weak".... 🙏🙏🙏🙏

This isn't a podcast. This is an episode of television. I'm so hooked on this series! Thank you for all the hard work and enthusiasm you put into this.

Everything is more difficult and harder to enjoy when things are chaotic. You guys jumped in full force with the best intentions and had to adapt so quickly when you first arrived. The weather was cold and rainy, things were packed away, M.I.A., and everyone was trying to learn roles and routines. Once you guys got organized, knew where everything was, and established routines and order, the stress and chaos decreased dramatically. It also helped that the weather cooperated and the kids were more "in tune" with how things worked. I'm so glad you guys had a much better experience at the dreaded A-frame for the second visit! Can't wait for the next one! -Dusty

I've so enjoyed this series. You are such a good story-teller and your videos are very well done. Thank you! Love your family!

Now you have to worry about the wild life getting into your kitchen supplies, etc. at night while you're sleeping. All the small animals like rats, mice, squirrels, chip monks will become regular visitors. Keep all food items inside.

Oh boy, such a bummer that i started this series thinking it was completed! Literally cant wait to see what happens next!

I'm so excited to see the next one. This is just as good if not better than any of the shows I'm streaming right now! What a great series!

Thanks for sharing your beautiful family/adventures, Aust. Interesting that what helps tiny living is more space...and organization. I empathize with Kay, searching for the Goldilocks situation.

So glad you went back and didn't give up.

Fun to see how you are encorporating stuff you ate learning from others and their lay outs and tips and figuring stuff out for how you can make your stuff work for you better. ❤

Oh I’ve loved this series and I think you guys are so smart in how you have it a trial run before investing and committing! You taught us all so much and made such special memories that will last a lifetime ❤

The fishing scene was the best!!! Family is the best!

So proud of ya'll! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Don't mind the naysayers. You did and are doing what only few people bring themselves to do. Keep being awesome.

I enjoyed this series & your resilience to the family challenge you set. Wisely you sought others advice in off grid challenge . Don't compare to others who succeeded as a solo/dupo in off grid life. Congratulations you all have the skills & knowledge to thrive in cabins built for 1/2 people...Now go & build your off grid dream for your family size😊

I’ve really fallen in love with long format video content, I.e.. I love y’all. Thank you for giving us a piece of your lives. 👍

Wow, such an amazing adventure! So glad that your experience got so much better!