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.
Rene
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.
Sold! Goodbye to Fifth Wheel RV Living.
We did it! The Arctic Fox is gone, we said goodbye to fifth wheel RV living. It’s time to prepare for our Project M experience of a simpler nomadic lifestyle.
Small is the New Big: Our Project M Installation is Done!
Our Project M installation experience at Four Wheel Campers happened last week in Davis, California, and the possibilities for backcountry RVing are endless!
The Wrench in Our Alaska Winter Plans
As we near our 16th nomadiversary, our Alaska winter plans process has been more frustrating than I imagined when we set out to live uncomfortably for a season.
The 2023 Eugene Marathon at Tracktown USA
We survived the 2023 Eugene Marathon! Finally, 21 weeks of cold winter training paid off with two more cool medals from one of the best races in the country.
How I Found the Best RV Storage Bags
After giving SmellyProof reusable storage bags a review, I believe I found the best RV storage bags for reusing and keeping odors away from bears and other critters..