How I Tapped a Rock Bottom Ground Spring | 50th in Canadian Rockies | Itehil Portable Water Purifier 

It’s nice that you made a number of conveniences and comfort not just for you but also your wife. And things that you have put in place I feel like they are definitely off grid no matter what somebody thinks. It’s not like you’re getting power from electric and water from a faucet from the People have to pay every month. And I do think it’s a little bit nicer than off grid like the old days because we didn’t have these new things to help you build up the things that you have made. However, in the old days there was a lot of people that were just like you. so I’m very proud of your work and I love your cabin. I would love to have a place set up like you have. But at my age, but I can dream along with you as you live it

That was a smart use of bentonite clay, that stuff is so useful. While you might not live primitive off grid you’re way ahead of 99% of the population who rely on everyday creature comforts. You’ve built one heck of a cabin. Your birthday in the Canadian Rockies looked amazing.

One of the best RU-vid channels ever! Enjoy watching the quiet videos as well as the narrated ones. Keep going!

Your water supply set up is awesome. I agree with you that you are off grid. You are a man of endless talents

It's great to see u build a spring. I planning on building one on my property soon. Thanks for sharing, and Happy Birthday there eh!

That water is clear as can be beautiful.

Great information if we decide to do this too, THANK YOU

Nothing compares like our Canadian Rockies! Happy 50th and glad you got to celebrate with a visit to them.

That is the most beautiful scene I have ever seen in my life gorgeous

Great choice of music... fits the scene....

This is why they built spring houses on the homestead.

Your spring water system looks like it will work fine.

50 years! That's a half century old. Just kidding 😊 Happy birthday

Happy Birthday young man. Thanks for the footage in Canada. Your Spring tap is awesome. I'd never heard of Bentonite clay until now. I will keep it in mind for future projects. I like the logo also. Nice of Itenil to send you that filter system. Thanks for another great episode.

Will never forget my four years of being stationed in Montana(Late 70s Early 80's). Spring, Summers, Fall were fantastic backpacking adventures as much as possible. Been to some of the places you show. In the winter we had a favorite song from Randy Bachman/Neil Young - Potage and Main - 30F below, you stay inside and rock and roll.

I soooo love this channel and how you share the journey with us all. So nice to see your beautiful wife more too! Happy birthday!

Awesome vidiography, NC USA 🇺🇸

Happy birthday and that is the perfect back drop for pictures great memories!

Thanks for the nice video. ✌️😁👍

I love the videos with you narrating what you are doing. Your rain catchment system and the tapping the spring were very good, and it looked easy enough to do. Please do more of the narrating videos them. Love your channel. 😊

Your new logo is terrific. Always so glad to see you back on the camp. It’s fun to watch how you reuse and utilize things to your benefit from that amazing setting.

I love watching all your videos, I'm from Tennessee also

Happy 50th - The Water is So Green-Beautiful-

Happy birthday. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸peace

I feel at peace just watching you enjoy your property

Nice job! Back to laying track for my outdoor ride on railroad! Happy Saturday!

Happy 50th birthday. Thank you for producing the videos, I find them informative and relaxing. M

That looks like a great setup!

Wow Jamie!!! You amaze me more every time I watch one of your videos! You’re doing things I’ve always wished I could do…Fantastic, Amazing, Remarkable!!! God Bless You my friend…❤️💛💜

Another fascinating video my friend! Many happy returns for your recent birthday and wonderful pictures from your trip. Your property is looking so pretty right now. Cheers from Australia xoxo

Happy birthday! May God bless you with at least another 50.

Happy late birthday brother hope you enjoy Canada cabins looking great keep up the good work bro

Good Morning Sir. I really enjoy your content. Its very thorough and you explain everything very well. It is very exciting to share your journey. Absolutely loved the Photos. You def have an eye for capturing the Beauty around you. Which means you have to see it. Some miss the details but you capture them. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

Nice job!

Rocky Mountain High!

Happy 50th Birthday! (I guess that was a while back, but happy anyway!)

excellent video.thanks

Happy Birthday

Just found your channel, going to check out previous videos. Enjoying so far. Thanks.

Good stuff keep it up thanks for your content

Beautiful area sir.

👍👍

Cool 😎

Do get a water test done. Because your spring is so close to the creek and just down hill it could have some ground water seeping into it. A reputable lab will check for E. coli, acidity, alkalinity, pH, conductivity, total suspended solids, sulfate, iron, aluminum, and lead. Most uncontaminated spring water when taken at its source when it comes to the surface can be consumed without further treatment or filtration. Creek water needs treatment and or filtration, particularly due to animals living in close proximity.

You are not off rid you are using a video camera. LOL don't mention the trolls you are OK ! Come move out west we'd love to have you!

Have you thought of putting a 12v demand pump at the rain water barrels to be able to put a faucet out front and feed the kitchen and bathroom? Have you checked in to a biogas unit?

Happy Birthday. The pictures you shared of your visit to the area of Banff are beautiful. We pass through that area from where we live in Southern BC, to family in Alberta. Always photos to take. Different seasons, all have so much beauty. God's creation is amazing, if we but open our eyes. Nice work on your spring. Will you need to do anything for the " spring", to go through winter?

Hi man, greetings from Italy. Very great job, but i have 2 questions for u: 1° why did you change the logo of your channel and 2° i cannot find anymore the videos about the beginning of the construction, i wonder if you deleted them and why. Enjoy your life with your family. Bye

If your PVC pipe you drilled does not provide enough drainage, you mgiht consider 4 inch drainage tile pipe. Also, the wife and I was up at Banff a few months ago and had lunch on the upper patio restaurant at the Fairmont hotel there. The lake view at Lake Louise, I understand, is the most photographed spot in the world per one of the guides there.

Interesting video. One question I have is the seasonal water flow in that creek and whether there’s a chance of water running on to your spring. It seems pretty level with the creek right there. I’m guessing that you’ve already thought about that but I’m curious either way.

Thats a good catch basin but it should feed your main tank that is sealed except for a air vent keep all critters out. And spring lizards hav to be able to get in the pipe they keep it flowing??? I ve lived in the Appalachian s all my life My 500 gal tank has 2 catch basins .and my out pipes are at least 6" off the bottom. I clean them every fall Just trying to save you sum hard knocks learning

How much fall to the cabin ? Wondering if running a line to the hot tub and one to a large tank to feed cabin,the over flow could feed a small micro hydo set up to provide some power. Bentonite is amazing stuff.

Is the soil too rocky for a sandpoint well next to the cabin?

If you don't have waist length hair a 4 minute shower is enough lol. for me it's a little longer than that.

lol thought that was a toaster

Living off grid does not mean living like a caveman