up a tree
August 25, 2019
The goal was to drop this big, dead spruce tree without hitting anything important. Here’s a time lapse video to show how that went. … More up a tree
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woodstove cakes
August 12, 2019
It took me a long time to figure out how to bake in the Dutch oven. Typical notes from the early days look like this. … More woodstove cakes
provisions
August 11, 2019
Without a thorough inventory, we’d end up with a lifetime supply of Q-tips and low-sugar pectin but no toilet paper. … More provisions
what about water?
June 22, 2019
Years ago, Stewart built a spring box around a seep on a ridge behind the cabin. His system reliably provided running water until 2009 when the box went dry. … More what about water?
staying safe (part 2)
August 30, 2018
We try to have good plans in place—but sometimes stuff happens. That’s what this part is about. … More staying safe (part 2)
staying safe (part 1)
August 29, 2018
We depend on each other and we understand that it could take some time for help to reach us in an emergency. … More staying safe (part 1)
Fairfax to Fairbanks 