Lakeside Public Use Cabin | Breaking the Ice in Alaska

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Staying at a public use cabin, a first for us, proves to be a fun winter trip. We break the ice by targeting Alaskan lake trout and burbot both new species to us. After cooking up our catch we enjoy a hot cup of coffee and a nice warm cabin.
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@annae.9006 2 года назад

Gosh, it's just such a nice way of living... People being considerate enough to have left wood and a few goodies for the next guests, and you guys doing the same for the next ones... When I watch your videos I get the most incredible sense of balance and total respect for Nature. I find them not only inspiring and entertaining, but also so educational and actually even healing in many ways. I feel so lucky that I found your channel, much love to you guys from the emerald green isle of Ireland.

@slasher3783 2 года назад

Anna E. Im a 40 year old construction worker from the US, and your comment made tears form in my eyes! Such a wonderful comment, and I prey one day everyone has a great heart like yours. 👏👏👏

@moirahorton5167 2 года назад

@@slasher3783 l

@annae.9006 2 года назад

@@slasher3783 Ah now, what a lovely reply yours was too, it really moved me. It's wonderful to be able to connect with gorgeous people like you. Thank you for your lovely comment, sending you a big hug from here 💚. P.S. We belong to the same generation! There are some wonderful hearts out there! 😊

@fbksfrank4 2 года назад

People don’t do that elsewhere?

@annae.9006 2 года назад

@@fbksfrank4 Unfortunately no. Where I am at the moment especially, it would ALL be stolen in a day... It's so sad.

@danielhynes7336 2 года назад

I love the positive attitude you guys always seem to have! And that your content is so genuine and authentic (rather than catering to what might get the most views). It really makes the viewer feel like you’re “bring them along” as you guys keep on learning to do what you do! Whether it’s a video about bees, washing machines, or public land cabins, I can’t wait for you guys to post a video! Keep up the great work!

@AutisticMorty 2 года назад

Well said 👌 I get to enjoy the authentic experience of off-grid living without leaving my sofa 🤭 Realistically I'm too lazy and ADHD to do that much planning, ie. to go ice fishing in the middle of nowhere, so I appreciate that you provide us this beautiful alternative!

@cindland 2 года назад

Totally agree. Not saying that they don’t think of content based on viewer interest, but we are definitely going along with their adventures! What a privilege to see this kind of lifestyle first hand.

@stefuhfuhmarie 2 года назад

Also Eric sayin’ “it’s not even winter” with Alaska snow mountains in the background shot made me spit my water. Lol 💜💜

@jaynegossett6638 2 года назад

You two must be the luckiest two people on earth!!! I love being a part of your endless adventures.

@OnaMuir 2 года назад

Eric is so happy! Jammed at catch and release-love the “stick to the rules” you two follow. Also love the shot of the drill hole through the ice. Grand “vacation”/ adventure!

@faithrada 2 года назад

These are quality people! 😊

@felizshaw192 2 года назад

That's hot of the hole was awesome right

@mauriceharbor7056 2 года назад

@@faithrada hi

@gonzalezpandura 2 года назад

Would love to try fishing in Aalaska

@kristeneliz88 2 года назад

Eric spinning in a circle while drilling was pretty funny

@VT-tz5bm 2 года назад

I just finished making lunch and was starting to look for a video, incredible timing.

@lostinaveyron2279 2 года назад

Where I’m from, Scotland, we have something called bothies which are kind of similar as public cabins. They’re basically old buildings that are open to hikers. They’re great because they’re equipped with basic survival gear, furniture, fire etc and there’s a long tradition of a log book for visitors to leave messages in which is always cool to read. We do the same thing and make sure there’s fire making materials and some food or drink left behind. Some people even leave games like cards or something too so it’s really fun to check them out 😊 as always your videos are the highlight of my mornings ! Thanks for taking us along 😁👌

@pedecar1 2 года назад

frog yearh! i want to wisit some bothies

@sergeydegtyaryov4348 2 года назад

Hello from Belfast.Im 60 and plan to end my life living in Scotland.I love cold winters and fishing.Will try to go and see North of Scotland this coming summer. .

@lostinaveyron2279 2 года назад

@@sergeydegtyaryov4348 North of Scotland is beautiful really, I'm originally from the Highlands, Inverness area and I'll just tell you what my uncle told me after he moved to Ireland and I said I wanted to go - he told me not to go until I'd been everywhere else, because I'd fall in love with the country and never leave again! Same thing is true for Scotland I reckon :) do visit, even if it's short because I guarantee you it'll be an amazing experience :)

@sergeydegtyaryov4348 2 года назад

@@lostinaveyron2279 Ha-ha-ha)))!Inverness is place where I decided to go)))

@rikkifrenkel254 2 года назад

Eric wondered about who built the cabin- I wouldn’t know for sure but it looks like the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) which was a 1930s great depression era jobs program responsible for building the national parks system and many other beautiful public works around the country.

@1corinthians-138 2 года назад

I've stayed in a very similar cabin in Northern California, same wood beds and stove with an outhouse.

@scottg5588 2 года назад

My Dad was in the CCC when he was a kid in the 30s, in California.

@tacrewgirl 2 года назад

I don't think any public use cabin (state or federal) in Alaska was built by CCC. Many were the original cabins of local homesteaders, roadhouse owners, and trappers who sold it to the state or feds. This cabin was originally owned by a local trapper. I'm not sure if it's the original or it was rebuilt. However, if someone knows more, please share.

@beckyumphrey2626 2 года назад

The CCC did some outstanding projects in our country back in those days. We have Franklin Roosevelt State Park in Georgia and some of the rock work they did in that park is purely astonishing. He was the founder of the CCC and rest assured there were some amazing projects in the area in close proximity to Warm Springs were he frequently visited. America at work with pride.

@glenn9989 2 года назад

My Grand paw helped build timber line lodge in Organ back in the 30s I think , he used to tell some cool story’s .

@annstewart1983 2 года назад

I saw you guys had posted and I said oh goody, the kids are off on another adventure. People are killing themselves to make half a living, give their kids what they didn’t have-but here you two are out on a lake in freezing temps and enjoying life to the fullest. Kudos kids, we love you guys. Be safe.

@greeneyedgirlina 2 года назад

I make cowboy coffee. The trick to pouring no grounds is this: once you boil your coffee for 5-8 minutes and remove it from the heat, a few minutes later, pour about 1/2 cup cool water all around the inside edge of the pot and down through the spout if your pot has one, and that will settle the grounds to the bottom. Works every time. So glad neither of you fell or broke any bones or cracked your heads on that slick ice. If you had, you might not have been able to get yourself back to shore. I say this because I had a fall on my frozen icy, wet, slippery driveway and even after I was able to slowly scoot, roll, myself to the yard, it too was iced and wet, so no traction there either, couldn’t stand up to even take off my coat to throw in front of me to walk on, etc. It was a frightening situation and below freezing, but finally got to some dirt in an iced flower bed that provided traction for me and then crawled to the front porch. If you ever go fishing again on a similar frozen surface with no snow or traction, consider tying a rope to a tree and taking the other end of it with you onto the frozen water so you can use that to pull yourself off the ice.

@thatsalt1560 2 года назад

Yes, my Swedish grandmother makes coffee like that.

@teresamexico309 2 года назад

" ....If you ever go fishing again on a similar frozen surface with no snow or traction, consider tying a rope to a tree and taking the other end of it with you onto the frozen water so you can use that to pull yourself off the ice." Important advice, it is better to be prepared. Thank you Deb.

@ruthannhochstetler3327 2 года назад

My father in law always makes cowboy coffee in the summer

@teresamexico309 2 года назад

@@russellweber3466 I wonder if this anecdote goes in other countries as well. There was a drunk person whom once fell on ice :) then he was so concerned because he could felt some moisture trough the back of his pants, so he was praying; I hope it is blood, I hope it is blood :) (not the bottle of booze he had in his pants' back pocket being broken). It happens to me once yet not with booze but with my coffee, I was going to fall of from the last few steps of a stair while holding my coffee, I got an injury in my right foot that later turned blackish and it did hurt for days but I did not let my coffee to slip from my hand. I was like: I hope it is blood :) but not my coffee. Sorry for the boring comment :) (I promise I would do it again)

@teresamexico309 2 года назад

@@russellweber3466 I was quoting someone's comment ".............." but I do agree on safety mesures mentioned. Because the season of the freezing of the lake was beginning. You do different, go for it and I would not think you are high and if you were it is none of my business.

@amybyrne5132 2 года назад

I love the cabin, the knot balcony rail, living roof and all the beautiful wood beds etc. I wish I could find a partner to do these things with. You guys are always so kind to each other but dont ever take each other for granted, it's so hard to find a connection like you two share.

@gloriajackson2021 2 года назад

I wish I could too 😔

@crystalcorbin1232 2 года назад

Just an fyi Amy Byrne, that Knight is called a Burl. They are so beautiful when Incorporated into things like furniture or part of the cabin, etc. ❤️😸

@robertfandel9442 2 года назад

It's easier said than done.

@annacummings5841 2 года назад

29 degrees is a heatwave so far this winter. It was 7 in Anchorage last night and we felt hot. Lol. I enjoyed watching you guys do the "Alaskan shuffle" across the lake. You guys are truly Alaskans at heart. ❤️

@darrenboone681 2 года назад

There's no way it was 75 today in Oklahoma that's perfect 29 and 7 that's way to cold I use to have to deal with that not anymore

@hannahkayee831 2 года назад

@@darrenboone681 29 degrees is warm for Alaska in winter.. minnesota is 45 right now which is warm for here. If it was 75 here I'd have my AC on lol

@1307scooter 2 года назад

Hi from Tampa we are still using AC.

@renabarnett2238 2 года назад

@@darrenboone681 it was a beautiful, wild and windy day here today. I know it’s December but I will take these temps any day!

@annacummings5841 2 года назад

It's now 8pm and 34 in Anchorage...major heatwave! Lol. It's a double edged sword...it's cloudy and dreary but warm, but then the sun comes out and it's gorgeous but the temp drops big time. I'll take the cold with the sun any day right now....getting dark by 4pm and sunup at 10am until December 21 when we start gaining daylight again. ❤️ Alaska life.

@stephaniedeegan853 Год назад

Eric you are so positive and happy. Love your optimism 😊

@naturalistfirst240 2 года назад

Wow I've waited so long it seems for a new video. You guys always come up with such creative videos and that's just one of the reasons why I love them!!! I always feel as if I'm right there with you guys and that's the connection I feel that makes waiting for a new video worth it!!!! You both are awesome and truly unique!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

@grandmak. 2 года назад

I feel 100% the same !

@reeree6682 2 года назад

Me, too!

@danielhynes7336 2 года назад

Me three!

@nacerkessir 2 года назад

from Algeria north Africa , thank you for sharing with us, it's juste like heaven life .. happy for your hapyness..

@colinkelley6493 2 года назад

Wow, that first trout you threw back would have been the biggest trout I ever caught in the mountains of California, by far. It was a beautiful fish! You guys and your dogs are living the good life. Thanks for sharing.

@b2hayes 2 года назад

I watch Eric with his chainsaw and axe, splitting firewood.... I can't help but hope for an entire video dedicated to learning about chainsaws & axes and how to properly use them and care for them. With as much as those tools get used, it must be a job in itself just keeping everything sharp and running! Love this channel and all the pure excitement about the simple things!

@partsforfast6539 2 года назад

you will want to watch the channel ringworm for chainsawing

@sitioeb 2 года назад

I love how you two enjoy the simple things in life and share the experiences with us! The ice was beautiful! How much does it cost to stay in the different cabins and how long can you rent them? And yes your puppy was styling his wool coat! Once again thanks for letting us live vicariously through you!

@taniadennis9344 2 года назад

You can find the cabin rental info by searching- Alaska public use cabins. Rates vary by location and time of stay allowed varies as well. $60-120/night. Usually up to a week or so is allowed.

@KittenBowl1 2 года назад

Amazing clarity of the lake! I got really excited when you guys caught a big trout! A bit disappointed that you couldn’t keep it and had to let it go. Lol 😆 I also loved the big window in the cabin looking out the lake that was so nice! Dogs also looked cozy and it was nice to see you guys relaxing and enjoying a cup of coffee ☕️. I would love to go there in up-north again when this Covid thing settles down for air travel. Missing crisp clean air and vast forest covered in snow! ❄️

@saltydad7123 2 года назад

The high 5 on the burbot was awesome! There is so much satisfaction and excitement catching a new targeted species! Awesome video, and you two are way cool!

@urmysunshine90 2 года назад

I can't believe how beautiful and clear that ice is! Amazing!

@grandmak. 2 года назад

You guys wouldn't believe how much I like your videos and how much I'm always looking forward to them ! You are just amazing !👍

@jessicapearson9479 2 года назад

They make the most beautiful videos don't they? My son loves watching them especially when they are fishing. He really wants to move to Alaska now, lols. I have to admit I wanted to moved up there a long time ago but gave up as it is just too expensive to move there. We would have to leave everything we own behind just to get up to Alaska. It is sad that they make it so hard to move there. I live vicariously through these videos 😅

@DrSmut1990 2 года назад

Impressed by the amount of respect and courtesy you have for nature and the next guests👍 Greetings from Pakistan 🇵🇰

@Marian-eh5jd 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. We are in our 60s and 70s. You two are like we were when we were younger. It only gets better, I promise. God bless you both.

@margaret8056 Год назад

I am totally inaw with your channel went to bed last night at 9.30 still watching 3am so so entertaining. Never saw two people so in love wild life Love of their dogs ,but still have a awsome life Will be watching you all the time HAPPY 1ST NOVEMBER

@lois4329 2 года назад

Hi, I think it is so awesome to see the depth of the holes through the clearness of the ice. What a great experience.

@Cuttiegirlsu 2 года назад

im a city girl and im obsessed with this channel. so perfect to live vicariously through you two!! also, i love these long form videos and that you keep some of your conversations between each other in the content. its so sweet and a glimpse into your lovely relationship. thank you so much for sharing and stay safe.

@baskervillebee6097 2 года назад

Wow! What a trout! The burls in the porch rail are neat.

@susanjane4784 2 года назад

In all the years I thought fishing was b-o-r-i-n-g it's now obvious that I was missing the human element. Both of you make fishing fun to watch. Joy instead of ego and testosterone. That trout was huge! I still remember the river trout we ate as kids -- my dad and our grandfather fly fishing at dawn. Thank you both for being you.

@BADEB58 2 года назад

the door system is the one described in Little Red Riding Hood story: the grandmother say: "Pull the bobbin, and the latch will go up."

@NaturalGreenography30 2 года назад

Right

@rhiannon513 2 года назад

That is a perfect latch for any and all cabins in the woods. Love the little Red Riding Hood story🪆🚪🗝🈴📹🏕🛖🗻🧊🕳🪵🐟🎣

@hentiebeukes5319 2 года назад

The drone footage is so beautiful. I like the tranquillity. Look so peaceful glad you could enjoy the fishing. That too looks like fun. Thanks for sharing.

@nickivanaltena923 2 года назад

I laughed out Loud, Ariel, when you said you weren’t sure if this would be extreme enough!!! You put a lot of work into your videos and it shows. Always looking forward to the next one.

@TheRisskee 2 года назад

"Oh yeah...we have a good calibration. Even if it's off, it's the same." 🤣🤣🤣 you guys have such an awesome relationship! LOL! What is it? The couple that's calibrated together stays together, even if they're a little bit off? LOL! LOVE IT!🤣🤣🤣 thank you so much for sharing your lives. It's appreciated more than you know and doesn't go unnoticed. 😊 love from CA!😎🤙❤ Riss

@gator1959 2 года назад

We look forward every week to another episode of your Alaskan adventure. Being Floridian's we only have 2 seasons, hot and hotter... We enjoy watching the season's change on your channel.

@ElliesDonna14 2 года назад

I would love to have hot and hotter. Lol. I’m from Ky and hate winter

@scottdrawantz3084 2 года назад

Blessed to still experience that.

@mbogucki1 2 года назад

I find it fascinating that you guys feel the need to go from a remote place to an even MORE remote and isolate place to relax. Like you live in the middle of nowhere already! 😅

@russellwatters5891 2 года назад

They're looking for "extreme"

@greeneyes2256 2 года назад

Their main home is not truly ‘remote,’ they have neighbors, and you can see traffic on the road to the (my orientation) left of their high tunnel. They live about half an hour from an IGA, I believe, grocery store. Haven’t been in their area for awhile, so this is as memory serves. Getting away to a more remote place probably cuts the noise down considerably.

@SimpleLivingAlaska 2 года назад

Exploring the outdoors is just part of living in Alaska for us, once you live here you redefine what remote means, when we use the term we are referring to a place fairly fair off the road system. This place sure was a blast but easily accessible :)

@russellwatters5891 2 года назад

@@SimpleLivingAlaska I think everyone has a preconceived notion about living in Alaska. I'm sure that me being from Florida, where a convenience store is on every corner, vs ya'll, living in a less populated area, your idea of exploring is different than mine. Some ppl think there are grizzlies at every corner, and moose in all backyards. I thoroughly enjoy watching ya'll can fish, or eggs, and go fishing with the dogs. Love the lifestyle!

@mariannereno8501 2 года назад

Oh wow! You can see the entire hole thru the clear ice. Never saw that.

@emmacurwen8416 2 года назад

Loved the out takes at the end! Brilliant video. Looked scary out on the ice when it was see through! How cool you can hire those cabins!

@jenbarbay9413 2 года назад

I just love how much you both love living in Alaska ❤️ I live in Maine and have always just complained about the cold but you two inspire me to do better and get out and do something!

@hdew2811 2 года назад

Awesome video. I felt a bit anxious watching you in the dark on that ice. But you guys really must feel alive with the life you're leading! Thanks for sharing it with us through your videos ❤

@tammyhaeske2016 2 года назад

Just found your Channel today I think it is totally awesome but have lots of questions how long have you lived in Alaska why did you go to Alaska how long have you two been married are you going to do a Q&A

@sherriekemper1828 2 года назад

This is so cool, thanks for sharing. I was as excited as you when you caught the burbot.

@sherrylesina7224 2 года назад

Another great adventure. I don't think I would have the courage to get out on the lake. You guys always have something new.

@77.88. 2 года назад

Many years ago during the 70's when we fished for wild trout in the streams near Orville Dam, we never kept any fish longer than 12" as the smaller the fish the better taste, we used a old refrigerator grate with wire mesh we cooked with lemon, butter salt and pepper super delicious it was a long way down to the stream and longer climbing back up ? Gee where did time go here I am 82 years of a 16 years old KID!

@connielikens3415 2 года назад

So funny watching the two of you hauling your gear with the dogs walking alongside!! The great "role reversal"!! Glad you are having fun!!

@dmanfred2 2 года назад

They make spikes that you can attach to your boots when it's clear like that. I've seen clear ice like that only a couple of times in my life. There is nothing in the world like skating on a lake where you can see fish and weeds below you.

@DoubleD. 2 года назад

The smiles on your faces are so contagious and support how much you're loving your lives right now. I'm so happy for you two, living in Alaska and living off the land. Drone shots are particularly good, eventhough getting stuck from time to time. Job well done you two.

@jeffmoffat6967 2 года назад

What a spot for a pond hockey game!

@dianapollex3266 2 года назад

I've been watching you since Oregon. You two were born to be Alaskans!! It amazes me all the adventures you've been on. Not much stops you two.❤

@dakat1726 2 года назад

It looked like Eric was miming fishing with his hands since we can't see the line. Just shocked when you pulled out that huge trout!

@peggyhutchinson6889 2 года назад

I love when he's pulling up the lake trout and you cant see the line, it just looks like miming

@bampah 2 года назад

This is probably the first time I can remember seeing you guys sit down to eat. lol

@JeffWinter1 2 года назад

In Canada, ice fishing for Lake Trout is a tradition. Night fishing is amazing, especially if it's clear and the stars are out. Everyone needs to experience it!

@grannykimmy 2 года назад

Loved the "bloopers" lol

@johnrogers7316 2 года назад

what brand is the tipup you are using

@susanapplegate9758 2 года назад

12:04 …cool shot of the hole you drilled into the ice…took me a few seconds to figure out what I was seeing. :) Thank you for another stellar video!

@mattt12 2 года назад

Hello from New Zealand, just started my day off work with this video. Supposed to be summer here but it's raining so great to see this pop up.

@edithrobertson6066 2 года назад

I love ,you guys positivity , what a couple !

@courtneyf5764 2 года назад

I've been watching you guys for 2+ years and recently got my husband on the bandwagon too. You guys always keep it fun and very knowledgeable. Keep sharing Alaska with us!

@timkirkpatrick9155 2 года назад

Great planning, haul that tub back up hill! That is a fun looking area. Lake trout are awesome and tasty.

@suzannes5888 2 года назад

Congrats on your new adventure! Getting some ice cleats to throw on when you get to ice, or lake's edge, would be a great investment and make your walks across the ice, especially with equipment or the auger, much more steady - and safe, and especially to prevent your legs from sliding inward into the bit while you're drilling.

@deborahhicks1508 2 года назад

You both are so joyful and dedicated to each other. It is always a pleasure to watch your channel and thank you for sharing your lifestyle with us.

@Annapatat67 2 года назад

Wow! It's really neat seeing the drilled hole through the ice.

@MegaCrazydude18 2 года назад

The bloopers at the end was the highlight for me haha 😄

@annetjievz 2 года назад

Never having been on a frozen lake before, the clear ice looked like you could have fallen through at any moment. I was honestly holding my breath for you in the beginning. (I'm used to African sun and the only thing covering our lakes and dams are hyacinths :)

@annamariastacy6681 2 года назад

Yes me too🥶

@basildavidson4597 2 года назад

Waterblomertjies cover the dams in the Cape.

@annetjievz 2 года назад

@@basildavidson4597 Lucky you!! I haven't had Waterblommetjie bredie for years! Up North around the Vaal we unfortunately have the hyacinths taking over everything.

@daledunning5856 2 года назад

The pictures from the drone are fantastic...It's so nice to see all the trees covered in snow...😂😂

@juliecarns 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your rustic, state-owned cabin experience. Those fish were remarkable; nothing like fresh caught and cooked fish. How do you protect your lips and face from these extreme elements? All the best, Julie in Indiana 🌷

@charles-y2z6c 2 года назад

The best tasting fish is one that was alive minutes before you eat it. Once rigor mortis sets in it changes. I have been to China where there are restaurants that have tanks with live fish, you pick the fish you want and 15 minutes later its on your table,

@juliecarns 2 года назад

@@charles-y2z6c yes, we catch fish in PA, cook it over a fire right there: decadent !

@mcintyrefarm634 2 года назад

This takes me back, my Dad took me ice fishing as small girl, I can remember the -seemed like - huge lake trout we caught and white fish. This was on Lake Simcoe here in Ontario. Just wait til you can keep one of the lake trout and eat it? Yum! That was a real cool cabin.

@elizabethwhite6364 2 года назад

This was a lot of fun! Great little cabin and fishing was awesome! Thank you for taking us along with you and the pups!

@mllee2008 2 года назад

Love the bloopers at the end please keep adding those! 😀

@kathyhanson509 2 года назад

That is insane how thick the ice is. I was nervous watching you go out on it. Would an old bath towel or even a curtain from the thrift store laid on the ice make you not slip and fall when you get the Big One? Be careful out there. Love your videos!!!

@sherrymuzykazekestravels6793 2 года назад

Beautiful trip to relax!

@tonia.5861 2 года назад

I had to chuckle when Ariel described the cabin as “rustic”…….goes to show that everything’s a matter of perspective!

@michelecateson3400 2 года назад

We are staying at a cabin on Eklutna Lake this holiday season. Super excited!

@djahant 2 года назад

I loved that cabin! A great adventure and I loved the bloopers! More of those.

@shipstern100 2 года назад

I always called it "campfire coffee" it's the best

@Sasywhatsbiz 2 года назад

Do you ever put snow boots on your dogs' feet? I am sure they are used to the cold. I love watching your videos.

@SimpleLivingAlaska 2 года назад

We do when it gets really cold ;)

@danielmarta5419 2 года назад

Best cowboy coffee tips 1/4 of medium ground to each quart of water add grounds to hot water. Wait for water to boil, Let coffee roll for four to five minutes but be careful not to let it boil over. this will eliminate the bitterness that can cause the heartburn and stomach issues. Let coffee cool for two to three minutes then take cold water and slowly dump around the top and the edges of your pot this will cause the grounds to be pulled to the bottom. Use enough to pull the grounds down. you can always add the coffee to another pot and reheat if needed.

@cokebart 2 года назад

Hey guys! I’ve been following your channel for a while. Big congratulations since I think everything you put out here is fantastic, way better than other big broadcasters and definitely more interesting. Just a quick tip for not crashing the drone flying backwards. If you record with the drone moving forward and then play the clip backwards you will have the same effect and no one could tell except of there are other moving objects. Hope this helps. Keep it up!! Cheers from Spain.

@Rocco25.6 2 года назад

Been Alaska by self just wants would love to go back you both are doing great from what the videos show GREAT ADVENTURE

@RatdogDRB 2 года назад

Bo knows... Bandit's ready ! The boys are getting all decked out in their snazzy winter gear. I'm surprised you two aren't using ice gripper chains on your boots. Easy on/off, sure makes traction a lot "more gooder" too. Good fish caught, very nice. Lots of fun.

@SimpleLivingAlaska 2 года назад

We wished we had brought them for sure :)

@bustersmith5569 Год назад

the dogs seem to do pretty good for as cold as it is !!!

@willie8229 2 года назад

Loved Eric's expression catching the trout! what a neat adventure..thank you for taking us along!

@slgoad 2 года назад

I've never seen ice so clear that you could see the drill hole depth through the ice surface. Very cool. What a fun trip. I enjoyed the video immensely.

@richardbraybon3245 2 года назад

looks to be a very snugg cabin that you stayed at good fishing and a good warm fire you two make that sort of thing work well done love yr posts stay safe and well cheers

@thekit1 2 года назад

Walking on clear ice is freaky! I’d love to ice skate on it. Oh, that fish really did look like poke at first!

@taliesinbreen 2 года назад

What a beautiful tradition those public cabins are; folks paving the way for those who come after them

@hillarys.k8518 2 года назад

You kids always out adventuring! Neat cabin. Glad you caught your Burbut, pretty fish . Bandit looking all daper in his sweater . Thanks for sharing 👍!!

@ksingleton101 2 года назад

I want to make the trip to Alaska so bad. By way of car of course, flying would be no fun. Thank You both for sharing. Seeing another woman with so much enthusiasm makes my wish to do this with my wife so much easier. She has been camping before but not in the cold and so isolated from other campers. God Bless you both!

@emilyneal7888 2 года назад

Love those states that have cabins free to the public.

@susanmoyer8656 2 года назад

Seeing a new post from you is always a bright spot in the day. Though I'm sure you have your moments as we all do, it's a treat to see a couple who both works and plays together well. One question:. What do you do with your cat when you're gone for a few days? I know you have a cat door but wondered about keeping warm. Ever have any unwanted guests come through the cat door when you're away? 🙂

@joeyricefried9621 2 года назад

24:40 That high five ❤️ 👍

@Bex-rg8pj 2 года назад

I love it when we all go to a cabin 🥰

@kenshores9900 2 года назад

Good adventure. Great scenery.

@Userxyz-z2d 2 года назад

Never a disappointing vid! ❤️ it! Your vids have a professional quality to them. That cabin looks like your off grid, the view from it; seems like your lake/River is close to your cabin, with more over growth. Edit. Sad to see Beau getting older, I recently lost my pal.

@dospalmascb 2 года назад

You guys have so much fun.

@burninghair 2 года назад

I can't fathom such low temperatures and that kind of ice/snow. It was 74 in Fort Worth Texas today. We're supposed to drop 20 degrees Monday, but's no where near the winter temperatures we used to have around this time. I was actually sweating today, lol. Snazzy new doggo sweater! Wool! Nice! I really appreciate the bloopers, lol!

@1erinjames 2 года назад

The fish you caught and ate looked like a huge tadpole. Awesome getaway!!

@DawnRaeB 2 года назад

I loved this video! It brought back childhood memories of ice fishing with my dad in Michigan and Indiana lakes. I love watching your adventures.

@alwarner5787 2 года назад

Lake trout from pristine cold waters are excellent fried or in a fish chowder. Lake trout do come up at night, you may have been jigging under them. There are predator cyclic up and down food web movements in the water column based on light, phytoplankton are at the surface where they grow and multiply during the day and zooplankton being crafty little beasts who want to avoid being eaten themselves hide during the day, and come up at night to feed on the phytoplankton. And all the other little predators that feed on zooplankton just tag along on this movement. Up from the bottom at sunset and down at sunrise. It's a jungle down there! Enjoyed the video.