Frozen & Dark | Winter Life in Alaska

Winter life in Alaska is not always easy, considerable energy is spent every day for the life we chose to lead but in return we are rewarded with unmatched beauty.

We seize the opportunity to head into Alaska's backcountry via snowmachine and visit the mighty Spencer Glacier. With this winter's cold temperatures we run into several issues with our generator. After Eric installs a cold weather kit we head outside for snow removal.

The hard work and low light hours on the shortest day of the year leaves us feeling exhausted, yet inspired to get out enjoy another day in Alaska's frozen terrain.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝑨𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞! 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲:

We appreciate you tagging along for our Alaskan adventure 😀

Thank you for watching and supporting our channel! 💙
- Eric & Arielle Illia

Music By Epidemic Sound:
We Trust - Johannes Bornlof
Too Dusty (Instrumental Version) - Blood Red Sun
Venetian Blinds - Mattias Tell

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Willow, AK 99688

[SimpleLivingAlaska]

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! We wish you a warm or cool season wherever you may be in the world. We hope you enjoy the Alaskan winter landscape as much as we do❤🌲☃

From The Illia Family

[cabanahostess]

If you have addressed this issue before, p[ease forgive me. I am a big-time snowmobiler. I worked for a few decades as a journalist writing for snowmobile publications. I have been an active snowmobile club member and a snowmobile safety instructor for 40 years. OK, all this blathering is hopefully to give me some credibility. And yes, I have ridden a snow machine in Alaska. I am amazed that you guys don't wear snowmobile helmets. This episode really shows how cold you can get. The purpose of a helmet is for safety and warmth. If you haven't tried a helmet on in a while, the design has come a long way. I am so hooked on your show and have learned a lot! For example, I replaced my island in the kitchen with a stainless steel table. The multi-use aspect of this kitchen tool is fantastic! I also bought a thermal mug, again, that I LOVE! I gave these to my girlfriends for Christmas and my husband for his birthday. I adore Alaska and it was my specialty when I owned my travel agency. We are heading there in Sept on a 7-day cruise. I wish we could explore more but the hubs is not a traveler and I'm so lucky he agreed to this!! Keep up the great work!

[blakewalker]

Our three year old, Novah is your biggest fan. He refers to y’all as “the lady and the guy”, and wants to watch some every night before bed. His favorite topics are the chickens, berry picking, and Bandit playing in the mud. Cheers from Kentucky.

[chewskewsme]

Seriously high quality viewing of breathtaking scenery. Your videos just keep getting better with excellent camera work and well-chosen music when it can add to the moods. Thanks for sharing your experiences and lives with the world outside.

[christinej]

Y’all produce the most beautiful videos I’ve ever seen on YouTube. The glacier and the aerial views are just breathtaking. It seems you both truly enjoy getting things done around your homestead and work so well together. Thank y’all for sharing your Alaska life with us. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to come!

[MichaelPNW]

Your editing is unbelievable. I'm going to make a bet that you guys hit 1M subscribers in 2022. You deserve it!

[michaelmack]

That was touching when you’re fed the raven. Such a kind thing to do. Good people do good things! God bless you both!

[daledunning]

You do wonderful 82 right now, but I was a professional photographer for over 35 years, specializing in Wedding Photography, but some scenic and landscapes, and you have the perfect eye for your subjects....really gifted...I truly appreciate seeing your work..keep it up !!👍👍

[lindamiddleton]

I wish my sis and I could have went to Alaska she found yaws channel like 2 or 3 weeks before she died. I'd come home to find her sitting watching you all and just excited to tell me what you all were doing. Now I continue to watch your channel. Keep the vids coming. It doesn't matter what it's about something or nothing. Just a day, it makes me remember my sis smile and be excited. Love yaw

[margaret]

OMG WHAT A SPECTACULAR RIDE SCENERY ÀWSOME WHAT A WONDERFUL PLACE

[pqtpat]

I love not being sold anything constantly or clickbait. Truly the best channel

[peacockgrandma]

WOW WOW WOW, I love the blue of the glaciers.

[jonesenak]

I love watching yalls videos as a fellow Alaskan it’s nice seeing everything you guys accomplish. I’m not trying to be a downer but I’m hoping you guys invest in helmets soon. As someone who has been a lifelong Alaskan and lost multiple friends to snowmachine deaths safety equipment can not be talked about enough. Wishing you a Merry Christmas 🎄 and the happiest of New Years!!

[roncrawford]

I love the photography you guys put out. The water flowing through, in and around the ice is just beautiful. I envy you guys. I wish I were young again, I'd be doing what you're doing now. But, I'm not, so I'll just keep watching and living that life vicariously through you two. Take care of each other and hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

[sandrasherritt]

thank you for a beautiful trip. Brings tears to my eyes to realize how short life is. Such beauty you share with us. thank you and God's blessings on the two of you and the pups. Sandra Sherritt, Camarillo, CALIF.

[bull]

The two of you are absolutely amazing. Years ago I wanted to go to Alaska and that wife, job and mortgage thing hampered me. Wife of 35 years split. Eleven heart surgeries keep my physical adventures to a minimum. I have a farm, I just sold the last of my cattle as I cannot take care of them.
Any of you young folks inspired by our gracious hosts should make your move while you can.

Best wishes for Blessings for all in 2022.

[moonstoneway]

So beautiful again. That blue glacier looks like it could be on another planet or in a James Bond movie. Thanks for showing us Alaska and the amazing progress you've made to your home there. Peace, love and happy holidays.

[lindaballard]

I'm a senior citizen from Washington DC, i enjoyed watching your videos every night when i can't sleep. I love it.

[daydreambeliever]

Hauntingly beautiful music with your majestic country and big horn sheep.

[lonjordan]

You two are so blessed to be able to see such beauty everyday. I really envy you. I know there is hardships out there but to be able to see this is just awesomeness.