3 Years Living Off Grid in Alaska | Lessons Learned & Questions Answered
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2 жыл бұрынWhen we set off on our journey from Oregon to Alaska with two trailers, two dogs and two cats, we never dreamed of the adventures it would bring. This is our story living off grid in rural Alaska.
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@mjdevorick8404 2 жыл бұрын
About 41 minutes you’re talking about the profound sense of responsibility for yourself- it sounds like you find that empowering. And certainly extremely satisfying that you’ve done it well. As an example, your meals are interesting and varied in a way I wouldn’t have expected from game, home-canned good and bread on a wood stove. I enjoy your channel very much!
@goddesstc 2 жыл бұрын
Empowering was exactly the word I thought of at that point.
@shamrock56gargan96 2 жыл бұрын
Truth saying 👏 🙌
@markmcconnell1374 2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching since day one from, I don't how many kilometres(miles) away from Australia you are. But you both inspire me. Keep doing what you're doing
@triciaperdue3161 2 жыл бұрын
Authentic is the word I felt when you are explaining it. You are honoring your authentic self💗
@christinaoklaohio7926 2 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t say any of this better about you both. You are loved by me anyway. Looks like loved by more than me and that’s awesome to. ❤
@janetpaulsen195 2 жыл бұрын
Almost 2 hours of Eric and Ariel was so awesome. You two are so interesting to watch. Thank you for taking the time and for being so kind as to answer such personal questions. You don’t really have to do that. Makes me love you more.
@tulle7358 2 жыл бұрын
Feel exactly that!! You sayid it so right 😀👍
@patriciaredick9849 2 жыл бұрын
Ditto!!
@jamesdennis5699 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I’ve ever known two people who were more perfectly matched. Do you ever argue? I enjoy all your vids.
@jamesnipper5446 Жыл бұрын
@@patriciaredick9849 So thankful you can choose to be like the 🌴 palm.
@gaild4613 Жыл бұрын
@@patriciaredick9849 w x.
@francinelarsen3303 2 жыл бұрын
Having been born and raised here, I can say we Alaskans actually think differently than people living in the Lower 48, in part, because of the harshness of the conditions and remoteness and those situations you mentioned. We MUST be self sufficient. We PLAN for earthquakes. We HAVE to be prepared. And we ARE responsible for taking our own risks. Like you said, supplies and contractors are hard to get. EVERYTHING must be accomplished in 3-4 months in summer. Many things can not be shipped to Alaska. Things that can, are really expensive. A Harvest Right costs an additional $600.00 shipping here. I love your adventures in Alaska, but people must understand that getting out to get fish and game takes lots of travel and is tough...and THEN the work begins. I've spent 8 hours bent over at the hip butchering a moose. As far as building codes, there actually are codes in the Mat-Su Borough--- you can't actually do 'whatever you want'. I think you guys are so successful because your lifestyle of extensive gardening, storing your food and water, living frugally, being willing to live rustically, fixing things yourself, not having to provide for/or consider needs of children, and doing LOTS and LOTS of hard physical work. Most people can not successfully live here, because it is so hard. Great chat!
@giacdeg 2 жыл бұрын
Great reality check for any couch potato types imagining themselves in Alaska living the life. The problem with that climate is that if you don't have your ducks in a row by the end of summer, you might not survive to see another one. Or you might have a very tough time till summer rolls around again.
@aliciaelledge6926 2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say they need a Harvest Right freeze dryer for their vegetables...but dang! They are so expensive and to slap ANOTHER $600 on top...geeese. I think a lot of Alaska shows make it look glamorous or dressed up. So I appreciate that they do long videos and real life hard work! I watch anything Alaska so I can learn. I have been practicing self sufficient life style for 15 years and hope someday to have a small homestead in Alaska
@poodledaddles1091 2 жыл бұрын
I would never try it !
@tamramoore8377 2 жыл бұрын
I am now 52. But knowing what I know now living in Washington State on property with chickens and living a different lifestyle than in the city, I would have moved further north into Alaska at a way younger age of course. It is a wonderful exhausting day when I am in the garden, shoveling snow, tending to the chickens and just plain helping out with reducing my carbon footprint on the planet.
@pmready950 2 жыл бұрын
Gas prices where I live, Annapolis MD, are $4-5.50 per gallon now. Wonder how much gas in Alaska is now.
@PhillyFan344 2 жыл бұрын
Certainly an off brand video but I loved it! Several things I’ve always appreciated about your channel: No click bait, never ask to like, sub, bell, etc. you’ve always let the content of the videos be the main attraction and it’s incredibly awesome The variety of videos and activity is great. I’ve never thought the videos were getting boring, the mix is perfect. The ratio of talking and just filming is spot on. As a viewer I’ve always appreciated the short descriptions and chats followed by letting the film roll. This is absolutely my favorite KZfaq channel. Thank you for continuing to deliver content. I am vicariously living through both of you awesome people
@fuserk587 2 жыл бұрын
Same. These are the most genuine people on KZfaq, in my opinion 😉They’re so endearing and nice, the way they always say, in my opinion. They don’t tell you what to do, they only suggest. And in this world of braggadocio, it’s really lovely to have people offer information without hubris. I don’t fangirl as a rule. Except for Eric & Arielle
@jasonskerbitz298 2 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY spot on!.... couldn't agree more and/or couldn't have said it better myself. ;-)
@mrmacgregorshomestead233 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thank you for being so natural 💜 Keep up with the idea-coming-uppers ;) You guys are an awesome couple.
@halleyevans1980 2 жыл бұрын
Very well said!
@Surviving_patriot 2 жыл бұрын
Gives me a big boost being disabled. Once a week I get to go to Alaska and experience great adventures. You 2 do more than you know. Love y’all so much ❤️❤️❤️
@alisonhorton7806 2 жыл бұрын
I came here to say the exact same. ❤. I hope you're having a good day today 🥰. Sending love n hugs to everyone xxx
@deborahtheodore5407 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I would love to visit Alaska but I don’t see it in my future. But if I get a chance, I will.
@amybahner4534 2 жыл бұрын
I was blessed to be raised in Alaska, My Childhood Stomping Grounds!!!!! I absolutely love YOU two and Your channel! Many Years of great adventure and experience to You!! 💕💖 Such a gift to be able to travel to Alaska once a year!! Wow....enjoy Your ability to be an adventurer over that trip!!!👍💗
@laurabishop2525 2 жыл бұрын
Darren, Same here. I am now wheelchair bound and so isolated as it is painful just getting into and sitting in the wheelchair. This video is just awesome. All the things I've missed in all my years working and raising my daughters. Looking back I wish I had taken more time for life.
@sultana.6375 2 жыл бұрын
You are AWESOME
@neilbpence 2 жыл бұрын
I would've guessed Eric was a carpenter before moving up there. He does a great job building and also a great job picking a wife.
@windbreaker57 Жыл бұрын
Eric may have had his direct way of getting Ariel to say 'yes', but after this Q&A, I'm positive Ariel had a very 'particular' 'wonanly' way of getting Eric to even think of asking 😉. (Yup, I sat through the entire video and latched on to their every word and thoroughly enjoyed it...something I rarely have the patience doing. But then again, I'd been here since soon after the move from Oregon.)
@df4291 2 жыл бұрын
For me, it started with the egg pickling video, and here I am two years later still tuning in. You guys make a great team and thank you so much for sharing your lives this way!
@tamramoore8377 2 жыл бұрын
Egg pickling for me too. I had too many eggs ( too many chickens actually) and some how came across your video. If I had to do life over again, I would have moved to Alaska as soon as I graduated high school in Northern California. I am at least in Washington State.
@m.p.1414 2 жыл бұрын
Haha. Same!
@helenapayne3414 2 жыл бұрын
Same here😂
@Wahatoyas 2 жыл бұрын
Lol I discovered them from the egg pickling video too
@rsandy3396 Жыл бұрын
Add me to that list. 😊
@nancyhaynes4459 2 жыл бұрын
You two are great to watch. I’m going to introduce my grandchildren to this channel because there is no cursing, and is very educational. Thank you for sharing your adventures to the world.
@gregdotson1805 5 ай бұрын
Me too that is a good idea
@patriciaherman6499 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best Q &A yet, you seem more honest, relaxed & confident made me chuckle. Nice fish. Blessings to you both. 😊🇱🇷
@tannersample7392 2 жыл бұрын
Ariel, the feeling you’re experiencing when you’re in the wide-open and responsible for you and your own safety and nobody is coming to help you it’s called freedom. Freedom is the best feeling ever
@anngunn7447 2 жыл бұрын
Rugged self-reliance
@txredkim867 2 жыл бұрын
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@alane6555 2 жыл бұрын
Freedom and Life together. Freedom to live your life the way you want to.
@bradhuff6879 2 жыл бұрын
Found you guys a couple of weeks ago and I’ve watched over about 15 hours of your content or more. You guys are awesome love the content and your attitudes towards life. Thank you guys and many blessings and much support.
@windbreaker57 Жыл бұрын
THIS has been one of the few predominantly 'talk' videos I've sat through without any thought of time or impatience. So engaging for its directness, authenticity, honesty, and sincerity; so openly revealing, sharing, yet self-respecting of one's beliefs, one's choices, one's privacy, without disrespecting or denigrating those of others. I've always enjoyed learning and vicariously living Alaska through you two. But the one thing that has made it singularly worth it was your evident loving chemistry. Absolutely adore you both!
@LangelierM 2 жыл бұрын
A two hour long video? HECK YEAH. Love watching you guys.
@nancyfahey7518 2 жыл бұрын
I laid down and closed my eyes and was listening gor about an hour when I realized they were showing snippets of their travels. So I got up and started over.
@johngacsi7000 Жыл бұрын
JUST. RESENTLY. , UR. VID. SHOWED. UP. ON. UTUBE. 😊😊😊 - SO. IVE. BEEN. BINGE. WATCHING. IT. ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💯 ! . VERRY. MUCH. ENJOYING. THEM. !😊 . FEEL. SORRY. FOR. US. , HAULING. UP. THOSE. HEAVY. FISH. . HAVE. U. THOUGHT. , ABOUT. USING. THAT. PLASTIC. SLED. , U. BOTH. WERE. USING. TO. LOG. WITH. ? . ONE. OF. U. COULD. HELP. STABALIZE. IT. - WHILE. WINCHING. IT. UP. ! -- OR. A. PULLEY. TIED. TO. TREES. -, USE. THE. ROPE. THROUGH. IT. , ( WITH. ANTI . BACKWARD STOPPER. , FOR. ROPE. -- TO. WORK. ONLY. 1. WAY. ) . UP. 😊😊😊 ! . WOULD. ELIMINATE. 💯 % BACK. SLIDE. ! 😊 .
@barbaraharris7004 2 жыл бұрын
I am an 81 year old from Devon UK .After watching many of your videos ,it was lovely to hear and feel your youthful inner and outer strengths. and your pioneering free spirits .I have always loved the woods, this is part of a poem I wrote about trees. ''As I sit pensively under their wings, my faith is restored in the balance of things. If I listen to nature and abide by life's laws, and ever be humble let that be my cause. The simple pleasure sitting under a tree, is one of the joys of a spirit that's free.''
@21djade Жыл бұрын
I would absolutely LOVE to see a cookbook on all your homemade recipes plus all the canning instructions! A very rural Alaska cookbook would be awesome and very educational. Love you guys!
@ashleyatherton8574 2 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of homestead and off grid channel and watching y’all is just like hanging out with friends. I’ve learned so much, and honestly just as a couple I just adore y’all! Definitely my favorite channel. ❤️
@barbaraprescott8400 2 жыл бұрын
My Husband Bob and I live in Inverness, Scotland and really enjoy watching your adventures. I have also used a lot of your cooking recipes, especially the kefir. You are both so lovely, keep doing what your doing and us two old pensioners will keep watching. XXX❤
@Surviving_patriot 2 жыл бұрын
I love watching you two. You’re exactly what’s right with this world. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@zzzjustzzzbrowsingzzz 6 ай бұрын
Y'all are super authentic and it's so refreshing... Killer content, that's fun to watch, and you are probably the least annoying people on KZfaq.
@dianegranger6864 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like I know all there is to know about you two. A real marathon Sunday afternoon. Awesome. Please do not feel awkward or embarrassed about any of your life decisions. You two rock just as you are.
@SimpleLivingAlaska 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@annemorris8434 2 жыл бұрын
You two are one spirit. So much togetherness and common ground. So perfect that you found each other. I love you both, and truly enjoy your channel. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
@wandagordon6453 2 жыл бұрын
“20 degrees is pleasant” said no one from the South 🤣. Love you guys! Really enjoyed this video. The younger pictures of y’all are so sweet. Thanks for sharing your life with us and for all that y’all do! I’ll take this over any travel show!! Take care and God bless ❤️.
@pam6852 2 жыл бұрын
I have followed you since you left Oregon. This was the best two hours ever!! Your drone shots are my favorite. Your adventures make me so happy and I feel I live in Alaska as well. Thank you for some insight into you personally and keep doing what you do.
@debbiehayden5891 2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing Q&A guys! Loved every minute of it and “boom it’s out there, no kids” and that should stop your viewers from always asking! 🤦🏼♀️ Love your show so so much and please hug your fur babies for me! ❤️🐶🐶🐱❤️
@nancyfaught3833 2 жыл бұрын
It is their business if they don’t want kids. There’s no right or wrong. I’m just saying: they would produce and raise the best kids in the world! What a legacy that would be!
@nancyfaught3833 2 жыл бұрын
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@grannyc4011 Жыл бұрын
The way they care for the dogs tell me they would make excellent parents!
@tonyakuby8880 2 жыл бұрын
Im convinced I could just watch you guys for 10 hours and not be bored :P Always makes my day getting a notification on my phone that Simple Living Alaska has uploaded a new video!! Thank you guys for being so open and sharing your life with all of us. By reading the other comments it seems everyone is in the same boat of just lovin’ you guys!! Keep it up!! :)
@tengonadacluewhatsgutsprec1419 2 жыл бұрын
You're not wrong it is entirely possible to watch their content for ten hours and not get bored, did that when I first found out about them lol
@tonyakuby8880 2 жыл бұрын
@@tengonadacluewhatsgutsprec1419 me too! Went back and binged for hours 🤣
@tiffanys221122 2 жыл бұрын
When I found this channel I binged watched ALL of their videos and I am not ashamed to say it didn’t even take me a week. ;)
@swdesert 2 жыл бұрын
I had to laugh. All I could think of was Eric and Ariel thinking of editing for 10 hours of content. I live in a completely opposite climate and love watching them in their snow land.
@kellyheidel4337 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you two don’t ever feel pressure to share details of your life you would rather keep private. That being said, I enjoyed every minute of this. Also, I’ve never met you, I’ll probably never meet you, but I’m just so stinkin’ proud of you! Thank you for the chat!
@Zenkaz967 2 жыл бұрын
I second that reply❤️❤️❤️✌️
@anapro579 2 жыл бұрын
Well. When you’re KZfaq famous….and I’m not trying to be an asshole….when you become “KZfaq” famous. There are expectations. And followers want to KNOW. So. Hopefully that can enlighten and school the following that doesn’t appreciate why THEY are being asked…”HOW…though…?!!!” question. 🤗
@willsolarski8550 2 жыл бұрын
Not to even mention the content (which is stellar), your filmography and photography skills are top notch. Always look forward to new videos you guys post, thank you so much for sharing your journey!
@Scooterskitchen 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. I just finished watching this entire video. Over two cups of hot chamomile tea, snuggles with my big dogs and cozy cats, while an ice storm has begun here in Indiana. I send you guys so much love and good vibes!! You deserve all great things. You are hard workers and TRUE people. Which in my comments in the past I've mentioned how that's my favorite thing about ya'll. You are you, you don't do any click bait crap and you're not here to come off a certain way. I have followed you guys for at least 5 years now I think, may not have subscribed that long. But watching your journey, I feel like I know ya'll sometimes. And I feel so alone for my age (29) here, your videos give me peace and like someone in the world gets it. I have been going thru some not so great things as of late, and once again in my life possibly venturing out solo with my dogs and cats to live a simple, hard working, wholesome and home grown life. Nature, hardwork, my fur babies, gardening are all the most important things to me. So I am so tuned in listening and watching your beautiful videos. I also am one that chooses to not have children so I relate with you guys there. And when you discussed that you enjoy working hard and that is simple to you, I'm screaming YES!! Ya'll get it, I get it ✌️ I got nothing but so much love for ya. Thank you for this wonderful video. I am so relaxed, and feel like I've read a great book or spent a couple hours chatting with some great friends 🤗 I needed this conversation! Lol! Can't wait for your beautiful summer adventures also, I dream of one day living in a colder place because I value the importance of a quick efficient and gorgeous summer and growing season. One day. And listen if ya'll get a rental going, omg. I'll be one of your first renters! A woman can dream right .. Have a wonderful weekend, stay warm, stay safe, stay cozy 💛
@lizdavidhopper8924 2 жыл бұрын
When I told my husband I was watching you for almost two hours, I don't have any you tubers that I would consider watching for that amount of time except for you guys. You are a breath of fresh air for me. You fill in a lot of blanks for me on this video and I really appreciate the time and effort that you put into it. Loved it! Liz
@ClassicKas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the extra long video. I know that’s a lot of editing work but I really enjoy the longer episodes. Especially with the way y’all photograph, just stunning views and you both capture the moments in every single video. Much love from Florida
@user-qb4ex8mh5h 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this episode! I discovered your channel probably 6-9 months ago when my wife and I decided we wanted to move our family to a farm in Maine. Your videos have been SUPER SUPER helpful through this process and we are only 2 months away from the big move so this video could not have come at a better time. Even moreso, you two have solidified our decision and you've only added to our excitement. We wish you both the very best and look forward to more of your adventures. Side note, give the pups a high paw for me!
@sitioeb Жыл бұрын
You two area the cutest and the most real people on Utube! I get such joy from watching your videos. From your canning videos to the hunting ones. Love watching you build things from the wood you milled yourselves to watching you cook your meals together. You are always together and seem to love and enjoy being together. I have loved living vicariously through you two! And what is one of my favorite joys is watching you two is the love and respect you have for each other! Thank you for sharing your lives with us each week. I am always looking for your next blog. You are each other's helpmate and it is so refreshing to see and watch. Thank you for being real.
@casediedwell5094 2 жыл бұрын
Favorite Memory of this Channel: Her being WAIST deep in a Moose carcass out in a random field. Love you guys and love the channel!
@susanjohnston8973 2 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed the Q&A! I will never understand why people think it’s ok to ask someone if they’re going to have kids🤦♀️ We’ve been enjoying your video’s for the last 4 years and have learned and been inspired so much!
@glambycheryl212 2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh I know it's such a personal question.
@heatherlott1342 2 жыл бұрын
First time in Alaska working on Kodiak. The dark was hard and affected so many people. I am so happy to see the sun coming back and the feeling of relief is tangible.
@77.88. Жыл бұрын
On a scale of 1-10 you guys are 12, I am sure that anyone that watches your videos is extremely impressed and has a great time!
@ST-xx9rt 2 жыл бұрын
When Ariel gives him that look of disbelief when he's aggressively setting the hook and missing the fish... To me that sums up what makes you guys so great as a couple. Two different styles/approaches to things. Still loving twords each other. What do you need to move to Alaska??? a great partner!!!
@sgrvtl7183 2 жыл бұрын
Well stated!
@amybahner4534 2 жыл бұрын
Yeeeaaasss!!! Spot on!! I love them so much!!💕💖👍💗
@sarahbeth7590 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this Q&A! I think one of the coolest things about you guys and your life is that you figured out what you really wanted and made it happen at such a young age❤️ absolutely love your videos but especially your cooking, gardening, preserving and second cabin videos the best❤️
@bushchat28d 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't think I was going to watch the entire two hours but the time flew by through you guys being so interesting to listen to. I'm massively into natural history so particularly enjoy your 'normal' videos when there's birds (partcularly) and other wildlife in them. Thanks for sharing your lives with us and stay safe and healthy!
@Hal0630 2 жыл бұрын
It's 4am and I'm cheering at work all by myself for Arielle and her first catch 😂
@lexistapleton687 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite part about watching you two, is how well u guys work together. Not a lot of couples do that as well as you two. Your teamwork is awesome!!! U compliment each other. You both have like interest. Both are adventurous. Luv watching your videos!!!
@tammyelward7629 2 жыл бұрын
Just a bit of personal thanks here - I respect your choice to share that you both have decided that children are by on your radar, and also it’s a personal decision and you set boundaries around the privacy of that decision. It’s lovely to see a positive representation around personal decisions to not have children. I respect everyone’s decision to have or not have children - and I appreciate the joy having children has brought to my sister in law and other friends. But the choice to not have children doesn’t often have a positive representation so I value it ☺️ and also, in this social media world, the happiness to say you won’t be sharing the why. You both always speak with authenticity. I enjoy the channel because of so much fun you have and what you achieve, but today’s q and a was so enjoyable to just hear your articulation. So thank you both for sharing x
@nitaknudsen6614 2 жыл бұрын
I truly love your energy,when I need to balance my energy from stress of the world, I watch your videos and always feel better and calmer. I have done a lot of homesteading thru out my life, so that gives me pleasure to watch. So thank you for your gifts to the world and being you.
@ALBrown54 2 жыл бұрын
"Those simple kids", beautiful! Happy to share Alaska with you. My wife and I live in Tok, in a home we've built from two shipping containers. Love and hugs to you both!
@ALBrown54 2 жыл бұрын
@@NorthernHomestead The secret is 4 inches of spray foam insulation applied to the exterior, with 50 mil of truck bed liner over that. We're in the process of berming over the structure with mechanical concrete (aggregate filled tires, no sidewalls)
@strawberryrhubarbpie 2 жыл бұрын
Fast Eddie’s is one of the best restaurants in Alaska!
@cancanlady 2 жыл бұрын
Have family at Tok.
@blaahster 2 жыл бұрын
Second Fast Eddie's, always have to stop there while moose hunting and look at all the racks in the parking lot.
@tony-lx6cz 2 жыл бұрын
keeping a big pot of water on top of the wood stove helps out a lot,helps your sinuses and your skin and makes the air feel warmer.
@acerpalmatum6446 Жыл бұрын
I live in Alaska and my young son and I watch a video everyday before bedtime. We're not off grid but we're typical Alaskans:fishing, hunting, gardening, foraging, snowmachining, etc. In a few videos we've seen you drive through our town. My son gets so excited! Great editing and lovely wholesome fun. Thank you.
@jjslifekitchen7619 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy watching your videos, and unbeknownst to me I had questions in my head. You answered just about everything possible, with kindness and humor. Being a little older, this is my dream that will most likely go unfulfilled, but I get to be a vicarious participant watching both of you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this.
@MrsAmericanFreedom 2 жыл бұрын
From Oregon, my husband and I wanna move in the next 4 years to Alaska doing off grid homesteading! Can't wait!!!!
@ravenlaughs9757 2 жыл бұрын
Lot of people in Alaska are original Oregonians including me born in Salem Oregon raised rural Oregon been in Alaska over 40 years now a sour dough never will leave Alaska. You either love it or hate it.
@rysjumperponies5516 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best channel on KZfaq. I love that you guys do things a different way, with complete authenticity. Thank you for giving us all a glimpse into an extraordinary life.
@yourdadsdad 2 жыл бұрын
You guys are truly great! Y’all are some of the most genuine folk I feel like I know. Thank you for the Q&A, that’s a lot of info to put out to people on the innertubes. I love your channel, especially the wood cutting and cooking sections. Thanks for all you do!
@nomad6407 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this episode, I have been watching since Oregon and I am always amazed and how forthright/open ya'll are. I am glad you guys took the plunge on going to Alaska, you have shared so many memories and it is good to see genuine people showing how it is done in Alaska , God Bless and Keep you both always!
@linhl4710 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make such an intimate video, A&E! May I just add, you both mentioned you're afraid of losing our engagement and for that reason try to not repeat videos. But your authenticity from the very beginning was what brought us all together! Please don't be worried or stuck on "content creating" (even though you do rely on YT as a source of revenue). I can honestly say that what you've been doing is what has kept us coming back. The rawness and unfiltered clips of everyday simple life are what we enjoy so much 🙏
@bobo102458 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with this so much. I could watch you harvest potatoes every day for an hour and not get tired of it. 🤣
@Kiki-D-Kimono 2 жыл бұрын
Even if they filmed the same subject, it wouldn't be redundant because they keep learning.
@thomasfitzpatrick9337 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. The two big takeaways for me are 1. don't wait too long to live the life you want for yourself 2. the only thing that surpasses your energy, skill and grit is the love, respect and deference you show each other. Bravo
@Lisa-wp1ff 2 жыл бұрын
My husband and I just loved this. Really educational for anyone wanting to explore Alaska. We both have picked up and moved 4 times and are still open for more adventure. He can't believe anyplace could be -50!
@paulinemorales3391 2 жыл бұрын
This video made me love you two even more. So genuine and honest!
@janosbalog7769 2 жыл бұрын
I had a pretty shitty week so far, but you guys always make me feel better and help me get my mind off of things, so i just wanted to say thank you and keep doing what makes you happy!
@ColoringGoatlover913 2 жыл бұрын
I just love the good clean adventure minus the drama . I can relax and enjoy you two and enjoy Alaska and fish, wild life. Please keep your channel the high class, great quality it is. (I know you will because you are those kind of people). I love your manners and great communication without being sappy. (I know life /marriage isn't perfect) . Thank you so much. Cant wait for the next video. 😊🤗
@zxcvbnm31000 2 жыл бұрын
I so enjoy seeing Arielle get excited talking about certain topics. I've only been watching you for a couple months but I feel like I got to know Arielle a lot more today from this video. Awesome job, keep up the great work!
@ab7567 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so excited for this, it’s exactly what I need right now: almost 2 hours of y’all sitting and chatting to keep me company while I do chores. Could you do a video of a day in the life of your indoor pets? I love whenever they make guest appearances and want to know more about them lol 🥰🥰
@7569mia 2 жыл бұрын
That would be great!!
@jalenejohnson8484 2 жыл бұрын
I saw a video recently of someone who attached a camera to the collar. It was a camera that turns around inside the bubble so more can be seen. Really cute perspective.
@jasonskerbitz298 2 жыл бұрын
@@jalenejohnson8484 .... Yep.... wasn't it on Roots & Refuge channel?? Where one of their guests (I forget his name, but that's kinda his thing.... doing things from an/the animal's perspective) put a camera on their dog AND one of their chickens.... a couple (maybe few) weeks ago.... as I recall. They stuck one on one of the boys too. T'was def. pretty cool. ;-)
@jalenejohnson8484 2 жыл бұрын
@@jasonskerbitz298 yes it was Roots and Refuge ☺️
@caycebrooke5754 2 жыл бұрын
I love just sitting in the recliner watching y’all’s channel! The vibes are just so comforting and welcoming on the channel.
@SimpleLivingAlaska 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cayce 😊 💓
@evaluczynski9951 2 жыл бұрын
I love how you work together like you can read each other's minds it's incredible gotta love your videos
@kealilasok14 2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching for a couple of years now but this was still super informative and made me feel like we're old friends. Thank you for all the fun times you've taken us on with you!
@ernieandburt503 2 жыл бұрын
Every question answered. Been a fan of yours since day one. Just keep doing what you love to do. Love this episode. Cheers from Newfoundland Canada
@hermithillfarm1123 2 жыл бұрын
Not every question bc they didn't answer mine
@laurenwallace7515 2 жыл бұрын
@@hermithillfarm1123 what was your question?
@AddictOfLearning 2 жыл бұрын
Now with an almost 2 hr episode length, you forced me into actually treating this like a movie...I have to get my popcorn ready and streaming it in my theater room haha. Can't wait to watch this tonight to see all the good Q&A.
@windriderfarm 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. Many of the questions your viewers have were answered, and we now have a great sense of who you are and why you have embarked on your journey. Some of us who have created our homesteads in the lower 48 will probably never make it to Alaska, so I am so grateful you have brought Alaska to us.
@gregdotson1805 5 ай бұрын
Really admire the way you 2 work together as a team and get along, that is wonderful❤😊
@alannagilmore8982 2 жыл бұрын
I love the fishing ones and the food ones and the garden ones!! I love to watch you guys grow and catch and preserve and prepare your food! It is very inspiring!!
@sarah082177 2 жыл бұрын
Your desire and dedication.....I admire you both!! I grew up in Wyoming, in a home with 8 kids, pigs, turkeys, chickens...My dad bought 50 pound bags of wheat from the wheat farmers, we had an electric grain grinder, we ate whole wheat bread my entire life.
@MrsRedAng 2 жыл бұрын
Watching this with my husband, we really enjoyed your q.and a. We enjoy watching all your videos together. What an awesome adventure you live! Loved your earlier in life pictures you shared, you guys haven't aged ❤
@lisawegener2664 2 жыл бұрын
Love the fact that you’re both down to earth people enjoying yourselves along the way, this was a great Q&A video xx
@hopechannelcat5462 2 жыл бұрын
it has been so great watching you two for the last several years. i tuned in about the time you were leaving oregon. i enjoyed your road trip to alaska as well as inside alaska. i had lived there in the 70's and 80's and have regretted leaving ever since. you have been my adventure, eyes, ears, emotion as well as other things. i've been to many of the places you have been. i still have some family in seward. i really, really miss it and you all help me remember the joy and blessing GOD gave me while i lived there. may you all have the joy of the greatest outdoor adventures ever.
@candicevaughan8029 2 жыл бұрын
I love it when a video is posted. So relaxing to watch y’all. You guys live the life I wish I could have. Thank you😁
@sabrinac.5916 2 жыл бұрын
You guys are such a joy to watch. Thanks for answering all the burning questions on the internet's mind.
@eatsoupwithafork1 Жыл бұрын
There is nothing wrong with being adventurous and wanting more challenges. There are so many reasons, if you try hard enough, to not try anything new, just watch tv all day and let life pass you by! Excited for you both.❤️
@farnorthhome 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this! Almost like a podcast. Agree with you, Alaska is deadly beautiful. It takes a certain person to actually live here especially more than 1-2 years. I heard a quote from another Alaskan friend “it pays the price to live in paradise”
@susanfourie9016 2 жыл бұрын
No matter where you choose to live there is a price to pay. You just have to be willing to pay the price and then embrace it and make the absolute best of it.
@rocketmom60 2 жыл бұрын
You wouldn't believe how excited I get when I see you've posted a video. Thanks for letting us be a voyeur into your life.
@bjstark5069 2 жыл бұрын
Love watching you guys! Yall are inspiring in so many ways. The way you work together on just about everything, is amazing, but actually the way it should be, I think. Wish I could find someone like that. I hope you realize how lucky you are to have each other. Also, the fact that yall are young, and brave enough to move there, live pretty much off grid, and seem to know how to do just about everything. Love watching yall cook and eat together, grow, fish, and forage for most of your food. It's exactly the way I'd love to live, but not sure I could do it all alone. Alaska is breathtakingly beautiful, and truly one of the few natural frontiers. I really hope you two stay there forever, and keep making wonderful videos for us to watch, and live vicariously through you.
@401caroline 2 жыл бұрын
I for one are so thankful that you have been filming and bringing us along with you on fun trips. You have made me so happy, I can't wait for the next video. I love the cooking, cool meals and so healthy. But I think my absolute favorite is the snowmobile trips, I feel like I am right there with you. Since I am wheelchair bound it is so freeing, and so beautiful. Thank you!
@lavernebufmack5091 2 жыл бұрын
Children are not for everyone! I commend you for knowing they are not for you! I know too many people who have children because of pressure! Absolutely love your channel and have watched you from the beginning! You do a fabulous job!
@elsarams9402 2 жыл бұрын
At what time did they answer this question i missed it.
@ninaarmstrong7744 2 жыл бұрын
@@elsarams9402 at around 1hr 6min
@elsarams9402 2 жыл бұрын
@@ninaarmstrong7744 🙏 thank you
@daygirl2659 2 жыл бұрын
Eric does a great job of taking care of all your equipment! Whenever you show that I’m always impressed. I love this Q & A video❤️ so nice to get to know you both better. I love your amazing videos😁
@michelleshorey1399 2 жыл бұрын
This has been fun hanging out with you today. Getting to know you. I have said this before but I’ll say it again that I love living vicariously through you!! Love learning through you also! Thank you for sharing your life and knowledge with us, we love you guys ❤️
@Teresa-xk3hp 11 ай бұрын
Amen!!!!!
@iloveamerica3917 2 жыл бұрын
It's been so fun watching you two learn and grow and experience Alaska.
@raybarkley1507 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the answers to our questions it was great getting to know you both a little better after 3 years of watching your videos I look forward to many more years of great content.
@Flowergurl2000 2 жыл бұрын
Two hours! The fact you could double the time and still have things to tell, priceless. Glad to hear your plans. Onward to the remote cabin!!!
@PatNetherlander 2 жыл бұрын
This was soooooo rewarding. Very thorough e&a 🤣. Lots of things got explained just like I see you through all these vids. Most importantly: you keep close to yourselves and what you two want to achieve in life. And the love for each other and your animals and surroundings/nature. It makes it all a real life experience that almost no other channels offer. I thank you for that. I’ve really enjoyed going through your all-in-order-playlist and put a lot of recipe episodes to my favs. I hope you’ll make as many more vids for many years to come and wish you lots of exciting projects and adventures! I’ll tag along!
@sultana.6375 2 жыл бұрын
Truly amazing people. Enjoy being yourselves and keep doing what you are doing. God bless.
@davidfrank3270 2 жыл бұрын
Love watching you guys and seeing your adventures!
@psue4793 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such an entertaining video. Your "grit" is inspirational and I admire how well you work together toward your goals. I discovered your channel 2 years ago, went back and watched all the previous episodes and haven't missed one since. My favorite KZfaq couple!
@robertinnj7902 7 ай бұрын
You 2 r the greatest couple I ever watched. Oh that everyone had your spirits and love of life. Thank you for being you and showing us.
@denesemaxie7930 2 жыл бұрын
I loved the Q&A and just watching you both go back and forth with answering and just over the friendship between you. Y’all stay blessed warm and living the life💜 I’m loving these comedy shows as well 🤣
@stevestokes1123 2 жыл бұрын
Great Q and A!! My wife and I loved it!! Especially the interruptions catching fish!! Keep doing what you’re doing and how you’re doing it!! We also really love the little random funny skits. The calendars are awesome!! Mostly we love the fact you two are on this path in life that is so much different than when you were younger. We always cheer when you two are successful hunting and fishing because we remember those first videos when you weren’t so successful . The content is perfect, well balanced, and not too much fluff. When you two are working hard it helps us conquer our projects because seeing your complete yours give us the motivation to tackle our projects. Your visual map of completing projects helps us visualize our projects so we can complete ours. The best part of your projects is you completing them and solving them without throwing money at it. Being frugal is rich and it shows skill.
@terrig5492 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched you guys since you’ve first started in Alaska . I have such a fascination with Alaska and have always wanted to go there and live your lifestyle. It’s like a pull . That’s how I started watching your channel . Sadly that can’t happen for me but I feel like I get so much enjoyment from your adventures /exploration and lots of ideas for my homestead . Thank you for all the awesome videos, I appreciate you both. I can’t wait for gardening season 😃❤️ … My favorite KZfaq couple 🥰😎👍🏼
@OakwildeDesigns 2 жыл бұрын
What a treat, thank you for taking so much time to answer us. It’s interesting, speaking for myself .. there’s an element of envy wishing I had this kind of lifestyle. However, this is the farthest thing from simple living ha! I truly enjoy watching y’all hustle! You define self-reliance. 🥰
@mommynita 2 жыл бұрын
I came to your channel for garden videos and stayed for your Alaska adventures. Your channel is a delight and I am always excited when a new video drops. The videos are smooth , beautiful and professionally made. Kudos to you both. Thank you for spending a couple of hours chatting with us, you are both so inspiring and empowering. I started keeping bees after I saw you do it and continue to expand my food growing and preserving efforts. Best wishes and continued success from the heart of Illinois.
@ak_5698 2 жыл бұрын
Great episode. I enjoyed the open honest conversation. My wife and I have lived in Alaska since the 60's. You bring a whole new view of life in Alaska. Love it.
@sandraengstrand2784 2 жыл бұрын
Your journey is quite amazing!! Love following you, love the veg garden! The saw mill has really added much dimension!! 💕
@jasonskerbitz298 2 жыл бұрын
Yet another GRRREAT video y'all! As others have already stated, y'all are easily one of my favorite KZfaq channels that I look forward to watching even before I see your latest video pop up on my feed. Authentic has been used to describe y'all.... and that's absolutely spot on.... REAL and DOWN TO EARTH are some more terms that certainly fit as well. I too have been following y'all "religiously" from the beginning of your journey. And as someone who (like a couple other commenters) is disabled and practically homebound and watch A LOT of homesteading/farming/gardening/survival channels, I absolutely LOVE all you content. The fact that y'all put yourselves out there in such a REAL and fresh (your channel/content never gets stale, IMO) way is "simply" (HA!) amazing to me. Keep it up guys.... You ROCK! 😀
@keimahane Жыл бұрын
Been working my way through all of your videos. You guys a great and I enjoy every single video, such an inspiration for those of us who can not, for various reasons, do what you are doing. I truly THANK YOU both for letting all of us enjoy the beauty of Alaska and Simple Living through your videos.
@txredkim867 2 жыл бұрын
It is empowering to be self sufficient in ways, most, will never understand! I enjoy that freedom of self and expression too. The wisdom & knowledge gained through these experiences and inner strength to overcome is a beautiful thing. Its about the journey, we call life! You've been blessed with each other and I just love everything about you guys! Blessings from N Central Texas, currenlty under another winter storm ⚠️
@boboallan1 2 жыл бұрын
I remember your road trip to Alaska video like it was yesterday. Alaska off grid living is your reward and I am so happy you are sharing your experiences with us. ❤
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