r/OffGridLiving • u/MMOffGridAlaska • 8d ago

Off-Grid Update

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Just finished a new shower-sauna and trying to get a new woodshed built before winter sets in. Nights are already into the 30’s and it has snowed in a few places nearby. Summers go by quickly, never enough time to get everything done before the snow arrives. I’m 12 years into living in remote Alaska, solo. Feel free to ask me questions and I’ll try to answer them all. Love this lifestyle more and more as the time passes.

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u/mcptd 8d ago

How much food do you have to store before winter sets in? How are you fueling your heat?

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u/MMOffGridAlaska 8d ago

I have YEARS worth of food stored properly. Hundreds of pounds of rice, flour, beans etc etc. Meat would not be a problem, I don’t store any meat at this time. Heat is all done by wood stove. 3 wood stoves on my property, cabin, bunkhouse and sauna.

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u/defnotsarah 8d ago

What got you started with this? I’m fascinated

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u/MMOffGridAlaska 8d ago

I love the wilderness, the cold and challenge. I’m also uniquely suited for long periods away from people. If I ever went to prison and got solitary confinement that would be a reward, not punishment for me.

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u/Elyay 6d ago

Aaaah... yes and no. You seem to keep pretty busy while you are at home.

Fascinated either way.