Your place is like Swiss Family Robinson only on the side of a mountain ! Looks good Mark and having the whole family working with you just made this video worth watching.
@dorothyallen3614
Жыл бұрын
Wow it looks great family, y’all did a great expansion of your driveway and connecting everything for convenience and to keep it all maintained this winter, I know y’all are glad to have this improvement done! This should also help with your stairs staying clear of the snow this winter.🎉❤😊 Be well, safe and much love to all.
@quilterjanet
Жыл бұрын
So I am a 60 yo grandmother and live on 1/5th of an acre. BUT... watching Mark work his magic, over the last year, with those tractors makes me think I need at least 2 tractors and several implements or attachments... what for... I DON'T KNOW... but dang that looks like so much fun! Good, clean, hard work, rewarding, life changing FUN!!!
@peterslegers6121
Жыл бұрын
At 22:33 I thought Mark, what are you doing? They just cleaned that up... And laughed at the remark that he could at least have put it in the wheelbarrow! 🤣 Great teamwork! It looks like the ski resort has a few extra trails.
@barbaraalton5837
Жыл бұрын
Had to laugh on the song " half an ear", in 2021 I lost my left ear due to cancer!! Thanks for playing!! Your friend from afar! Dennis
@pamt7740
Жыл бұрын
I watch Heath zooming about on his property with fascination and then Mark brings out his cat and it munches trees like they're snacks!!!!!! You whiz that machine round like it's a second skin Mark!! I was thinking about last winter and the sides you dug out and thought about either mesh and grass seeding to stabalise the sides or gabons along the edges. Either way it would look great. A few houses back my garden had been sloped and when I tried to level an area I found mesh had been laid and top soil grassed over to keep it in place. (It was hilly there) I couldn't even make terraces.
@paulettemann500
Жыл бұрын
Your dirt seems rich especially for being in a mountain. I bet it’ll grow anything! As long as you keep the cows out of it!!
@adrianrogger5498
Жыл бұрын
would be intressting so see a map of your property with all the roads, to better understand the connections they have.
@bohammarberg4072
Жыл бұрын
You are using your excavator like a artist uses his pencil! 🌹🌹🌹
@lynnlegault985
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see,there's still good people love watching your journey the music is just a bonus
@1944chevytruck
Жыл бұрын
Looking good everyone!.... Can goats eat the green foliage that you knocked down?.............. I like the idea of solar up off ground!...... GET THEM WINTER PROJECTS DONE!
@natalieredmond1601
Жыл бұрын
Could you do a property vlog/tour from when you arrive off the main road/entry, around the switchbacks, shop house gazebo, bathhouse, etc.? I still find it confusing trying to picture what's what/where. Maybe get the lovely Ola to do an illustration? 🤔😊 Love watching guys ❤
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
We have this video out that show off some of it that way. kzitem.info/news/bejne/tGp5qX6wm2iJeWk I plan to get a little better video of the layout in the next few weeks befoe snow if I can.
@jeremyparrott3713
Жыл бұрын
Love your idea of being able to drive under the panels and still use the access
@dorothyallen3614
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, great planning Mark❤
@joeschmoe209
Жыл бұрын
Like my wife when I’m doing the dishes, just when I think I’m about finished, she finds more dishes to wash.😂
@lkj7812
Жыл бұрын
Love this channel so much !!! I come here to get myself grounded and leave with a big smile on my heart !!! What a wonderful family.
@kpdvw
Жыл бұрын
never run out of work,..never run out of fire wood...!
@homerfantastic
Жыл бұрын
Wow, looks great. Amazing what that man can do with an excavator. Its nice to see the whole family out working together.
@trainchasersatwork
Жыл бұрын
Hey Guys! Your armchair operator here, thanks for all the work, I enjoyed every bit of it from start to finish. Awesome video as always Guys! Many yards of thanks for sharing your work and plans. I’m barely able to wait for your next episode. Awesome idea to raise the height of the solar panels and have a boardwalk down to and around the system, so you will be able to drive under them and the boardwalk. Great for snow removal both above and below. Love to see it finished and operational. Thanks again for a great video. You’re definitely on top of things! 😃👍❤️🚂
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
We sure appreciate you for taking the time to watch our journey.
@jakobrebeki
Ай бұрын
When I was down in Cornwall we used to have to build and maintain the farm tracks all around the place. the job never seemed to end. Busy as heck with an excavator and truckloads of hardcore. The job was hard graft but come the Winter it was worth it's weight in gold as as Mark would say IT'S A HOT MESS to move anything about. That's what I like about this Channel it always reminds me of something from those last 60yrs. That's why I always say Thanks for posting....
@DavidRobinson-mx6cl
Жыл бұрын
Awesome production!!! You are moving right ahead with the property !!!!! It will benefit you this winter for sure !!!!!! Love your videos and keep them coming !!!!!🙏👍❤️
@ProfDrWolfgangHThome
10 ай бұрын
I love watching your channel, the music makes such a difference! Great selection!
@dadoftwinsau
Жыл бұрын
Way to go Team! Things are definitely shaping up nicely for the coming Winter. Great to see the boys back helping out too! 💫✌🏻💫🇦🇺
@Serenelife.72
Жыл бұрын
I love how your roads look now you guys are such an awesome family. I can see the love there as you all work together. Mark, you do an amazing job making sure safety comes first as you make the paths bigger.
@douggibson9084
Жыл бұрын
Great work Guys. Busy as Beavers, but in the opposite way. Removing material, not building a dam. A nice cat walk up in the air will make it easier for snow remove and maintenance. Will you get your shop porch posts footing in before winter? 👍👍
@michaelchamberlain4618
Жыл бұрын
May God bless you all in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.❤
@ronaldclark2624
Жыл бұрын
Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Ron PTL USA
@tbom1021
Жыл бұрын
That's a perfect place for that Snow Machine since it's not a BRP Product. Lol🤙
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
haha, yeah true. It died right there when the snow was 2-3' deep and stayed until it melted. Its finally been rescued and might make it to the shop this winter. :)
@rhondadorey1723
Жыл бұрын
It's a real treat watching you guys carve out your amazing home on that mountain. Things are looking better all the time. 😊
@hombredeacero3131
Жыл бұрын
Great job and it looks awesome. Walking on your newly created roads with such beautiful views must give you a sense of great accomplishment.
@alanbierhoff6831
Жыл бұрын
Marc, there’s a channel I watch and the guy, Dylan, recently bought a Sany SY80 excavator and put a NOX TR-11 tiltrotator on it. It’s got like a pincer/grabber thing on the backside of the bucket connector. That thing is SWEEET!!! You should put that on your Christmas list for sure. 🎅🏼 😊 Have you considered using gabion retaining walls on the ranch? Ola you need to work on getting some seat time on the tractor. They’re a blast to operate. I bet you’d be really good at it 😊
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
I've seen and pined over those tiltrotator attachments... Those things are incredible. When I bought my CAT, I priced a simple (L/R angle) rotator coupler and had to sit down for a day or two over the price. haha, Those fancy ones with the grippy fingers and stuff cost more for just the attachment than a decent 2500 hr mini-ex... But dang, they make the job look easy and fun! :)
@user-or3cj5xz1x
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing your wonderful skills inwhich you and your amazing family accomplished each days Arizona USA
@dorisharrison9885
Жыл бұрын
Looking great,with lots of hands on deck,you can achieve anything 😅😊🍁💜
@davidsmathers5621
Жыл бұрын
Great job all looks nice lot more room by the house yea you need to get those solar panels off the ground before winter
@hschultz123
Жыл бұрын
You are a smart guy with a supportive family
@jeffbute8431
Жыл бұрын
You need a box blade with adjustable spikes. I love mine. I had 3 point straight blade for many years, the 3 point box blade has a rear push blade and front pull blade basically 2 sides same blade, spikes can be out or 3 depths.
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
I've had one and recently sold it. It was a 6' and was real nice but I find that this 8' 6-way blade is so much more and I rarely used the box blade. The box is definitely the best for distributing gravel in long pulls and floating it out, but I do have a bix 9' box blade for the front loader (snow box basically) and it covers the need for a box when I come across it. :)
@LostInThe0zone
Жыл бұрын
Pretty good looking roadway. I hope the uphill side holds up for you.
@chrischristenson4547
Жыл бұрын
See a family working like a team and getting it all done so nice
@likearockcm
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like Ola has had enough of the road building 😆
@karengossett1475
Жыл бұрын
When you describe what you are doing in a video all I can think is...OK 😳 You make it sound like, just another day🤷♀️ You never cease to surprise us 🙏💞🥰
@charlesowens9784
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time making the video watching from Reno NV
@amma3536
Жыл бұрын
So much hard work. Take care and be blessed.😊
@c.s.2428
Жыл бұрын
Look great! Can't wait to see how the new Solar Array "road roof" turns out.
@michaelmartineau1373
Жыл бұрын
Great job lookin better all the time is well spent god bless
@pinkywilliams8063
Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome, Thanks for sharing
@marlene7832
11 ай бұрын
You definitely work magic with that excavator 😃Sure enjoy your channel.
@farmernledell
Жыл бұрын
Love the “magic paint” need to get me some of that !!!!!
@southron49
Жыл бұрын
be careful that you do not misplace ms. olga behind one of those saplings. it is difficult to keep up with her since she shrunk..............g
@michaelmiller7208
Жыл бұрын
Nice job. Looks good!
@glenharper3136
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@sandracunningham2689
Жыл бұрын
Totally enjoyed the video. When you have severe weather it is nice to fix the weak points. Where all the snow was on your roof where you able to make any adjustments to improve removal? The solar stand project is going to be a good watch. Plus get that scenic view during the project. You should have put one of the loads in the wheelbarrow just to see the expression on your sons face.😮
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
There is not much we can do for that roof other then stay on top of it and not let it accumulate. We where going to run some warming wires at the edge to help as well. If we wanted to make dramatic changes or improvements then we would need to take the hillside back and that would mean the roof comes off, it makes it too complicated and hard on our everyday living.
@sandracunningham2689
Жыл бұрын
@@MountainMapleRanch I use a roof rake to pull off the snow.when it needs it. Like you said stay on top of it is the best solution.
@tommon6591
Жыл бұрын
I can see now what I need to be proficient at to live off grid in the mountains. Farmer, builder, electrician, plumber, heavy equipment operator, drywall hanger, drywall finishing, painting, window installing, snow plowing and lumberjack. Is there anything else I need to learn? Forgot one, butchery.
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, Definitely butchery, food preservation (canning, freezing), mid-level mechanical/structural engineer, welder, and more or less an attitude of "anything you can do, I can do better..." (like the old song). :)
@tommon6591
Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, the list got even longer and I don't have 2 teenage helpers yet. @@MountainMapleRanch
@jeffbute8431
Жыл бұрын
Great job
@teresajames5993
Жыл бұрын
I’m surprised that you don’t use a chipper and use all the waste that is burned from the tree removal. I would think that using it for animals bedding and such is a better use of the scrap branches and leaves. But always interesting the work being done and man you can finesse that big excavator like it’s your third hand
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
We have a 4" chipper for the tractor and have tried using it a few times but this maple is so hard that it beats your hands apart just trying to feed it into the chipper. We have considered buying a larger one, 6-8" with IN-FEED roller to save the beating but that barier comes down to the economics... one day we'll likely make the purchase but for now, the money to purchase is more importantly used on other projects. :)
@teresajames5993
Жыл бұрын
@@MountainMapleRanch thanks for the reply. I was sure you would have a logical explanation lol. Love your videos and the work your whole family chips in. I’m sure I’ve seen the little chipper in an earlier video just don’t remember. All the best in the coming ‘ber’ months these next 4 are the best!!! All to do with pumpkin and chocolate 🥂🙏❤️🤗
@beachlife9419
Жыл бұрын
Nice work 👍👍👍👍👍
@robertsimmons3556
Жыл бұрын
Good job MMR!
@petergrant9259
Жыл бұрын
Good work...How about an update on the main road into town ?
@larrywhitaker4667
11 ай бұрын
Good to see y’all
@lorinawhiting9755
Жыл бұрын
Great job guys looking so much better - have a great week - love ya all more !!
@martinvho
Жыл бұрын
If the switchback leads down to the garden, then why not tie in the garden in around the switchback with staged raised beds, possibly even cascade (grey?)water across the beds from the house down? Just sounds logical to me, but then again, I am not the one having to make it happen. :D
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea:) we don’t get as much sun as the garden area but some shade loving plants would do really well.
@karenriggle5435
Жыл бұрын
Amazing accomplishments... ever think of some kind of planting some low growing landscape plants between your switchbacks like blue rug Juniper to help hold your soil or even lilacs now that you have opened it up to let in a little more sun?
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
Yes:) we have some great ideas:)
@user-eh2if5fc4t
Жыл бұрын
You are a true artist with that excavator
@doncaranci2547
Жыл бұрын
Im surprised the solar panels are not up by the shop
@terrancesnyder9323
Жыл бұрын
GOOD MORNING
@RonaldMedia
Жыл бұрын
Almost looks like real life Minecraft.
@mortenmyhrmoen7592
Жыл бұрын
🇳🇴👍👍👌🥇
@jesstill7833
Жыл бұрын
Hi Folks nice Video mark nice to see Family all having a go that’s bonding time good for the Soul ..I like your track music nice ..Stay safe you and your family God Bless you all🙏🙏❤️❤️👍👍😃😃🫏🫏🦘🇦🇺🇺🇸
@larryflor1696
Жыл бұрын
When you dig out the hillside so much, don't you worry about wash outs during heavy rains?
@peterslegers6121
Жыл бұрын
Have you seen this year's videos from the start of mud season? (links below) Mark knows what happens where on the land and how to repair wash out damage. When temperatures rose and the snow melted in large amounts, he kept an eye on things and a few spots in particular. He kept the ditges open to enable water to run off and made some repairs. I like how he explains what is happening and why he chooses what kind of repair on a particular spot: kzitem.info/news/bejne/xnh5t4WNbZV5Z34 Massive MUDDING progress despite big MUDSLIDE delays! kzitem.info/news/bejne/2YCDwKCwkaaCqpg EXCAVATOR TIME! Spring Runoff is here and TAKING MY LAND with it. kzitem.info/news/bejne/tZCBqISpfp9li20 We FOUND the SOURCE that brought down this tree and FIXED IT!
@toddincabo
Жыл бұрын
👍Nice job, look forward to the solar rack.. So, did you purchase on a mountainside because it was preferable to flatland to you both, view, etc., or was it more land for the buck or what? Would you re-think your choice after all the extra work, effort, fuel and machine hours having to build switchbacks and such and just building in general. I would prefer being up high with a view, but man, all the extra work and expense ??? thanks
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
We bought the place only intending a recreational space. When I purchased it, I had no intention of living here full time or turning it into a working farm. We had the goats range grazing to help manage fire risk but that was all. I say it all the time to Ola, "give me 5 acres of flat irrigated ground and I could do 3 times the farming with 1/10th the effort." haha, We certainly don't regret moving up here even with the extra effort, but I would shop land differently if I were setting out to build a farm and such.
@toddincabo
Жыл бұрын
Understood, thanks.@@MountainMapleRanch
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
It seems we get asked about choosing to "move off-grid" quite often as well. For us, we had no "dreams of living off-grid" like it seems to be represented out there. We simply owned land with nice basic ameneties, wanted out of the recently subdivided neighborhood we lived, so took advantage of a strong housing market to seel our house and move up to our little cabin to live a simpler life. NOT an "easier" life but simpler (and so much sweeter) haha. :) Thanks for asking, it can be hard express the motivations sometimes.
@toddincabo
Жыл бұрын
@@MountainMapleRanchWell, you all have done a fine job of it. Being off grid is a major bonus these days. Your saving grace on that hillside is the the fact that you do excavating work! A person would have to be a millionaire to afford all the hours you've put in- $$$$. I enjoy the satisfaction of doing things myself cause' it makes it that much sweeter to use. I hope your boys are picking that up as well.
@donaldbassett8769
Жыл бұрын
MARK YOUR NOT WORRIED ABOUT EROWETION COME SPRING WINTER THOW
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
We will be adding boulders :)
@suestraughan8505
Жыл бұрын
It’s nice to see a family work so well together. I always look forward to watching your videos. I do have a question. Does your son with the dark hair have some type of disability? I’ve noticed he stands around observing on many projects more than participating. Not so much on this video. More in the construction of the workshop.
@karengossett1475
Жыл бұрын
Why would you ask such a question? Have you ever raised teenagers? That young man is fine.
@MountainMapleRanch
Жыл бұрын
Yes he has autism I worry about his safety so he helps where he can. He works along the side of me most of the projects. He talks some and is able to communicate ok, but he will talk to himself and pace, and can only handle one to maybe two step direction. He is the nicest human and is always happy. Ola
@suestraughan8505
Жыл бұрын
Ola, you are lucky to have such a loving son and he has the perfect parents that are so patient, gentle, loving and kind. I too have two sons and am thankful for them. I adore your family.
@suestraughan8505
Жыл бұрын
@@karengossett1475 I have raised two sons. And yes, both of their sons are lovely young men.
@karengossett1475
Жыл бұрын
@@suestraughan8505 I apologize. Your comment just brought out my mama bear. 🙏
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