The One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Spending Winter in Alaska
Prepping for an Alaska winter requires gear, money, and research. But there’s one big thing I wish I knew before coming here, and not knowing made my life hell.
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Ten Things I Did Not Know About Winter Living in Alaska
Nearly every day is a day of discovery about winter living in Alaska, and cold climates in general. I’ve spent a lifetime avoiding the coldest weather in the country, and while I won’t say that’s been a mistake, I will say that I have been missing out on so much beauty in the world. Today, I’m trying to track new things that catch my attention, …
The Sunny Winter Solstice Spirit Shines in Willow, Alaska
The sunny winter solstice spirit of the north in Willow, Alaska can be seen even during the darkest time of the year, like during a solstice lake walk at night.
Finding My Inner Wilderness Woman
One of the best examples of the right winter attitude we’ve seen so far, is the Alaska Bachelor Society’s annual auction and Wilderness Woman Competition.
We Found Denali!
Finally, we found Denali. She made an up-close and stunning appearance on a sub-zero December day while driving to Talkeetna’s Wilderness Woman Competition.
Thankful for Beginners Mind
On Thanksgiving Day, I’m so grateful for a few years of meditating with a Beginners Mind approach to life’s most challenging situations, like coping with cold and snow.
Watching Alaska’s Seasonal Shift to Autumn
Watching Alaska’s seasons change from our cabin windows, this video is a reminder of what’s just ahead in a couple of weeks. Winter is so close we can feel it.
Wanted: Rugged Flexibility During a North Country Winter
How Brad Stulberg’s new book about “Rugged Flexibility” is helping us in Alaska and beyond.
How To See Denali (When, and Where)
On a rainy camping weekend at Byers Lake, we went in search of Denali, and learned what it takes to see North America’s highest and most spectacular mountain.
Alaska Highway RV Internet Access: Better All the Time
Before driving the Alaska Highway, RV internet access was a big concern. We even considered getting Starlink, but here’s why I’m glad we didn’t cave in to fear.
Two Cheechakos Take a Quick Trip Up the Alaska Highway
We took a VERY quick trip up the Alaska Highway from Colorado to home in Willow, and get to know the local flavor as fall sets in to this amazing place.
We Made It! Winter in Alaska is On!
Winter in Alaska has begun! We are settled in to our Willow cabin, ready to begin the nuttiest year of our lives. Here’s a few details about the journey north.
48 Hours to Project M Alaska Departure Day
With less than three days until our Alaska departure day, we are rushing around with last minute packing, shipping, and preps for our Project M Alaska journey.
Getting Online While RVing to Alaska
Just a video about how we are getting online RVing to Alaska with ATT cellular broadband on our phones and a weBoost booster built for truckers and overlanders.
Willowbound! Packing Up for Winter in Willow, Alaska
Prepping to go north to Alaska puts our planning skills to the test as Jim builds out the Project M camper and I get our life ready to relocate for winter.