🔥Surviving in Alaska's harsh winter requires a massive supply of firewood.
🌲Bucking up dead standing trees helps minimize the risk of wildfires.
🏠Building a well-designed woodshed is essential for storing and drying firewood.
⛏️Splitting firewood by hand requires a lot of physical labor and patience.
🐕Man's best friend, Norman, keeps company while working in the harsh Alaskan climate.
How much firewood is needed to survive an Alaskan winter?
—To survive an Alaskan winter, a substantial amount of firewood is needed. The exact amount varies depending on factors such as the size of the living space and the severity of the winter.
Why is bucking up dead standing trees important?
—Bucking up dead standing trees removes potential fuel for wildfires. This process also provides a sustainable source of firewood.
Why is a well-designed woodshed necessary?
—A well-designed woodshed ensures that firewood is stored properly, allowing it to dry and become burnable. It also protects the firewood from the elements, such as rain and snow.
Is splitting firewood by hand difficult?
—Splitting firewood by hand can be physically demanding and requires patience. It is important to use proper techniques and tools to ensure safety and efficiency.
Who is Norman?
—Norman is a loyal canine companion who keeps the person company while working in the harsh Alaskan climate.
00:00Alaska's winners are the coldest darkest and longest on our planet.
02:02Splitting pre-existing Greenwood to make room for a new cabin.
05:56Completing the woodshed and filling it with firewood.
09:53Using leftover siding to make the new woodshed aesthetically pleasing.
12:43Cutting down dead standing trees for firewood.
17:27Using solar power to charge an ecoflow power station.
19:57Enjoying a fresh catch of Alaskan salmon.
22:57Stacking firewood in the new woodshed.
26:46Using birch bark as the best fire starter.
29:26Supervising the work and enjoying the company of a loyal friend.
30:56Harvesting firewood from dead standing spruce trees.
32:23Peeling off papery bark from birch trees for fire starting.
31:37Playing guitar and enjoying the warmth of the fire.
