3 Years of Cabin Living & Building Alone in the Alaskan Wilderness

Following in the footsteps of Dick Proenneke, I built a cabin in the snowy woods of Alaska. This is 3 years, condensed into the 4 seasons, of a quiet and peaceful life off-grid. Snowstorms, sitting by the wood stove, building a new cabin, cooking, shoveling snow, cutting firewood, fishing, snowshoeing and much more are all part of daily life at the cabin. I hope you enjoy a glimpse into life in the frozen north.

***All music written and recorded by Forest Wilson and Myself

Here's how I power my cabin:

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[jaroncarman]

Hey man I just wanted to say that you, and Dick Proenneke of course, have been a big inspiration to me. I’ve always dreamed of building my own cabin in Alaska but never thought I would actually be able to bring it to fruition. That is until you shared your journey with all of us showing that it’s possible. Now I’m 30 years old and I just moved up here from Utah earlier this year and purchased 5 acres in Willow. I will begin building a 16x24 cabin this summer. Thanks for the inspiration. I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and thoroughly enjoy them. Keep up the good work. Maybe one day we’ll cross paths. Cheers mate.

[maureenh]

1st time here. Love your films. Watching you all the way from Scotland. My son would have loved to live this way. He was a a keen fisherman. Sadly he lost his life at the age of 22. That was a year and a half ago. Ill keep watching in his memory. Rest in peace my boy Craig. ❤

[mikeplatts]

A lovely way to spend 1 1/2 hours, great to see you clean the glass in your stove so few people do, half the magic of a stove is to be able to see the flames.

[sharyngunn]

I do love a man who loves his dog and keeps a clean house . Your life is my dream lol xxxx

[caseymorgan]

I love your channel bc of how you treat Norman. Thank you for loving him!

[dryflypro]

This video was one of your best! Watching how your family (you, your wife, Norman, and now your daughter) have learned to create a Family! Congratulations and keep believing. Dad

[openedeyes]

Love it. Wish I was 30 years younger. Many of us got stuck in the rut, and now it's too late. If I ever get to live another life, I'll go for it.

[stephenreiner]

It's just right for me, quiet, no people just the dog and I (my dog).

[MomMom-cv]

Hello 2025. I like watching videos with snow. It's beautiful. Even though I don't know the language, I like to watch it. I'm rooting for you. I'm from Thailand.

[chantaln]

VERY impressive to see your dog going DOWN the ladder staircase…
WOW 🤩!!!

[iwanttobeamole]

This is the best movie I've watched in 200 years...

[blhfs]

Your videos keep getting better and better (audio, musical ambience, editing, etc)!! thanks so much for sharing with all of us! 🙏

[SJPLilac]

I think that people that don't live in an extremely snowy area, would find it hard to imagine how difficult the work is. Just to maintain a normal life, you have to work so much. Kudos to you for making it look fairly easy, and keeping up with your homestead, home and dog. As someone that used to live in eastern Washington state, I personally am quite impressed!

[StormTBird]

I watch your videos from France and here it is very complicated to live isolated in the forest.... but I am saving to buy land to plant trees and build a cabin, you are a source of inspiration for me, happy new year ❤

[adamdavidson]

Watching from the UK what a beautiful healthy place to live 👍

[vam-]

Wonderful to go down memory lane again & once again see how you expanded your beautiful property. A lot of hard work but I'm sure so worth it.
Thoroughly enjoy your Alaskan videos & hopefully we will see many more.

[petebaldwin]

Congratulations on your new addition! Thanks for sharing your story and music!

[JoeyJackson-T]

Crazy that you know Timmy from truck house living, i have been watching his channel for a while now. You do a great job like he does building your cabins. Very interesting and great videos you’re putting out

[joanmaggie]

It's 11 pm right now in Southern New Jersey. There is about an inch or two of snow on the ground. I'm off to sleep and hopefully dream of snow up to my knees, a dog by my side, a cat waiting in the cabin for a cuddle and the fire I started a bit ago. Your way of living has been my dream ever since I first watched Mr. Proenneke years ago and read his journal. When I found your channel, I was delighted. Thank you for sharing and making my dream come true through you. I hope you continue to let us join you far into the future. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[pamelavenard]

I look forward to each new video so much. So relaxing and peaceful. Thank you for providing such beautiful content.