The End of an Era
Long Live RV Blogz! Jim pays tribute to the first RV blogger network and describes the demise of the RV Blogz project that never really left the lot.
Is Property Ownership and Full-time RVing Mutually Exclusive, Or Not?
Debating property ownership and full-time RVing? Here’s what I’ve learned after owning 3 properties during 17 years on the road.
Things You Will Miss Living in Alaska
Living in Alaska for a year makes Jim reflect on the things he misses from traveling full-time around the lower 48 states.
Winter Break Up and Climate Crisis Dilemmas for RVers
When snow melts in Alaska, it turns the land into a giant mud bog. Winter break up is here, and we’re rapidly spining toward longer hours of daylight, too.
Project M Specs and Four Wheel Camper Options
Check out our Project M specs, installation options, and accessories that make our custom Four Wheel Campers truck topper home sweet home on the road.
Snowy Winter Fat Biking in Denali National Park
Time for a snow days getaway! We wanted to try winter fat biking in Denali National Park, so we braved the icy Parks Highway in March. Here’s what happened.
Alaska Snow Running Madness
For a sixteen mile race, our snow running challenge was the craziest, toughest, most exhausting feat we’ve accomplished in our years of long-distance running.
Liard Hot Springs Video Tour, Time to Reflect and Relax
Enjoy this quick tour of our trip to Liard Hot Springs on our way to Willow, Alaska. Complete with baby bison and a Bovid battle.
Uncomfortable Adventures? Be Careful What You Ask For.
I wanted uncomfortable adventures to test our resiliency, and I got them. Even the most mundane task is harder when you’re dealing with extreme cold and snow.
Six Slick Sleds: Classic Snow Machines at the Willow Winter Carnival
Check out these classic snow machines from the 60s and 70s. That’s old snowmobiles for those of you in the Lower 48.
Willowbilly Fun at the 2024 Willow Winter Carnival Games
You can’t make this stuff up. What do Alaskans do when the temperature drops to -31 Fahrenheit? They go outside to the 2024 Willow Winter Carnival, that’s what!
My Personal Misogi Challenge and Why Should You Do It Too
Jim shares his personal Misogi challenge experience with a little history about the Traditional Japanese purification ritual.
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.
When to Buy Snow Tires? When Your Life Depends on Them!
Wondering when to buy snow tires? Get them before you need them, and know when to take them off. Jim shares his experience with winter driving in Alaska.
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, …