In the remote wilderness of Alaska, Jenna and David Jonas have carved out a life that many can only dream of. Their journey, captured in the video “Arctic Homestead: 10 Years Living Off the Alaskan Wilderness” by Fair Companies, is a testament to resilience, ingenuity, and a deep connection to nature.
Building from Scratch: At 17, David built a cabin in Vermont without power tools, learning essential survival skills. When he met Jenna, who had been exploring Alaska by boat, ski, dogsled, bike, and foot, they decided to embark on a new adventure together1. In 2012, they found land on Craigslist and began building their homestead from scratch.
Sustainable Living: Their homestead includes an earthlodge, a log cabin, a root cellar, and a fish camp. They grow, hunt, forage, and preserve most of their food, using traditional methods like smoking meat and curing fish1. Their philosophy is to make things by themselves, avoid plastic and waste, and live simply and sustainably.
Sharing Their Experience: Since 2014, Jenna and David have been sharing their homestead with guests, offering authentic Alaskan adventures. Visitors can stay in their earthlodge or handmade canvas wall tents and experience dog sledding, aurora viewing, ice fishing, and more1.
A Deeper Connection: Their goal is to provide guests with a deeper, more authentic experience of Alaska, one that goes beyond just sublime landscapes. They aim to show the real products, people, and lifeways that make life in the north rich and meaningful1.
Jenna and David’s story is an inspiration to anyone looking to live closer to nature and embrace a simpler, more sustainable way of life. Their dedication to living off the land and sharing their knowledge with others is a true testament to the spirit of adventure and self-sufficiency.
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