"I have years to do that...this opportunity ,though, probably won't come around again in my lifetime". Well said. I 'wasted' my twenties hiking the AT, working for the AMC, and volunteering MSR. I started a career in my 30's and am about to retire. it went just fine. Not only do I not regret those decisions. I cherish those memories.
@davidotness6199
9 ай бұрын
I misspent a lot of my youth (lol) caretaking hunting and fishing lodges in the remote reaches of the Alaska Range along with spending some winters on remote islands in SE Alaska, something I still do, but from my 42' sailboat. At age 17, the winter of 68-69, myself and my partner (who was 18 then) got marooned w/o food because of the bays icing in heavy that winter, our scheduled plane couldn't land, and we were abandoned to our fate. My partner and I ended up eating a 50 lb bag of Gravy Train dog food after running out of food because of the extra six weeks we were marooned. His little Brittany spaniel was lucky the ice went out when it did. (I only say that half-jokingly.) One of the highlights of my solo caretaking forays was watching the thermometer go from -50 F to +50 in the span of 6 hours when a chinook wind/weather system displaced the high pressure that had been dominating at Chelatna Lake. I had banked the fire and snoozed out only to be awakened sweating like I was in a sauna. Throwing open the door and expecting a blast of cold air, hell, it was near tropical! A 100 degree temperature change in 6 hours. Good to see you out and about seeking the kind of adventure only solitude can provide, young lady. A rarity it is in these times. You are one of the fortunate few!
@abbytheredwolf174
7 ай бұрын
Some day I hope to experience Alaskas beauty, I’m not sure if In this way but I bet you have some incredible stories. A goal is to experience some on dog sled, it would be an incredible adventure.
@cwetfeet
10 ай бұрын
In the winter of 1978 My friend Ben Townsend was caretaker at Carter Notch. I was working in Jackson and visited him on my days off. It was a wonderful winter, he was going to be hutmaster at Lakes and I went out west to climb. He asked me to be on the croo and I chose a career. Ben died in a fall later in the spring, I never got to see him again. It's not the decisions in life that I regret it's the ones I didn't make that bother me. Enjoy your winter, it will be a wonderful experience.
@jeannenimmo5
10 ай бұрын
Ben Franklin put it this way: "I'm not sorry for the things I've done; I'm sorry for the things I haven't done." 45 years ago, and you still remember... Be well, stay safe. 🥾
@jasonpowell92
9 ай бұрын
Well that's hindsight brother sorry for your loss
@nickjaques760
9 ай бұрын
Brought back so many great memories with my climbing friends. Gray knob was the first hut I stayed in. Your choices are so correct, goodvfor you.
@optimus163
8 ай бұрын
Carter Notch was my first hut in the Whites long ago. Me and best buddy, an avid outdoorsman who had done all the Huts in the range when he was a teenager with his family, hiked up in off season and spent several days exploring around the hut, poking about the Ramparts and the 2 lakes as well as Carter Dome etc . In the main hut on a shelf were a couple of very old hut logbooks with names and comments from hikers who stayed here. Each hut in the system had a set. It was a real treat reading thru all the years of comments written by the hikers own hand. The slang used in the 50s was quite different than in the 2000s. All in all it was a great experience, one we never forgot. Those huts are special places .
@lukesmith3634
10 ай бұрын
You’re doing so great, Abby! And you’re right, you might not get another experience like this again. You are fueling your passion. Never stop loving, never stop learning.
@kevinnolin6593
10 ай бұрын
Abby, It is just so super and amazing that you are living and working in paradise! You are so smart and fortunate to be taking advantage of such an opportunity. Please post more videos of your work, play and your interactions with your visitors to Gray Knob Hut. Have fun, stay warm, stay safe and enjoy all the snow that is coming your way this winter. Looking forward to your next video adventure. Thanks for sharing with us!
@Karenwhitepaints
9 ай бұрын
In addition to your cooking skills, I think you are a pretty darn good videographer! Thanks for sharing these tidbits of your day!
@linh8997
9 ай бұрын
I am almost 80 now and have not been up to King ravine in a long time. But I remember staying in Craig camp once. And I remember almost being eaten alive by mice. As soon as you lay down a hundred or so were just start running all over the top of you. It was a kitty cat's Paradise!
@linh8997
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for taking me up there again. 😁
@linh8997
9 ай бұрын
...and.... I am so old that back then there were hardly any cars in the Appalachia lot!
@barneybrown9940
8 ай бұрын
Best of luck for your stint as winter caretaker Abby. I'm a old guy that has skied / hiked / climbed in your RMC zone over many years. Have health issues that prevent me from venturing out these days. I have really enjoyed finding your KZitem channel & following your endeavors! Documenting one's activities is quite a commitment (and art).....I encourage you to keep producing your fantastic content! I want you to know that has a impact in a great many ways. Peace & Calm to you
@johnrosa4268
8 ай бұрын
My name is John Rosa in 1988 I climbed the backside of Wildcat to the area called Cotter Notch Hut I am very proud of what you're doing it is definitely a chance in a lifetime
@michaelhemp8679
9 ай бұрын
"You can only find real peace where your heart is happy." Michael Hemp - Thank you for your wonderful video 🙏💖 🙏
@chrishaley877
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. Made my first visit to Gray Knob this past January, and absolutely loved it. The assistance and hospitality of the caretakers were a big part of that. Best wishes for a great season.
@waterbuck
8 ай бұрын
In 30 years you'll see that you totally made the right choice. You'll be sitting around a camp fire or something like that, with a bunch of friends (all soon to be turning 60), and you'll be the one telling the best stories, the most interesting stories. Everyone will ask you to tell more. No one is going to want to tell stories about how back in 2023 they had the second best widget sales numbers for the Northwest Ohio region and it won them a $100 Sizzler gift card. Life it too short not to do really cool stuff when you're in peak physical condition to do all those cool things. This video was awesome.
@CanyonWanderer
9 ай бұрын
That was very relaxing to watch, I like the peacefulness, the views, the solitude. Thanks so much for showing us!
@evgrin1507
10 ай бұрын
Coming from a guy who has never been very good at cooking, I decided to buy some land way off the grid a few years ago. Something I enjoy doing everyday is making a loaf of bread. I’ll never buy another loaf from the store for as long as I live.. from cinnamon swirl to focaccia and pizza crust. What seemed like a daunting task when I lived near a grocery store has turned into a labor of love. Highly recommend buying a sac of flour, yeast, and my secret ingredient has been gluten powder.. have fun out there and be safe
@MaineOffGrid.
9 ай бұрын
Great video! Love the Presidential range and the White Mtns. Looks like a dream job! Thank you for taking care of those beautiful huts.
@majcorbin
8 ай бұрын
new subscriber. seventy one year old retired army (cold war) Veteran. living alone in east Davenport IOWA with a nine year old (100 pound) PURE WHITE German shepherd. Her name is the German word for seven,as she is the seventh dog in my lifetime (so far)
@bretyoung1869
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful scenery, very peaceful. I'm somewhat jealous !! Take care Abby.
@richardouellette8785
10 ай бұрын
Love this video! Really shows what it is like to be a caretaker.
@jimmichaels2319
7 ай бұрын
So glad I found this. I grew up visiting the Whites and live in NH now. Looking forward to more of your adventures.
@notquiteultralight1701
10 ай бұрын
My first ever night in gray knob was a Friday night on a MLK weekend. It was 40 below windchill and there wasn't a spare square inch upstairs and downstairs that night. We were planning to do Adam's the next day but myself and one other buddy changed the course of the group and we hiked our asses back down the mountain that Saturday. It was probably 2010 roughly. Anyway.... great to see this cabin again. Good luck and thank you for sharing. NQU
@mtadams2009
10 ай бұрын
I love that hut and I have stayed there many times. The sunsets from the lookout near the hut is amazing. Thanks for your efforts.
@MissX905
7 ай бұрын
So what would be her duties there? Other than cleaning it and warming up the hut? It's not like people are going to be staying there in the winter correct?
@mtadams2009
7 ай бұрын
@@MissX905 No people stay there all winter long. It’s the reason she is there.
@DaystarHiker
10 ай бұрын
Ahh. Lucky you. I remember the Whites well. I was the caretaker at Guyot in 1983.
@stephenkenny7661
9 ай бұрын
4:50...those glasses are SAVAGE!!!!!
@davidmcgrath9738
10 ай бұрын
This is such a cool discovery. My family has a cabin in Randolph very close to the Castle trail on Rt 2. I've spent many hours o those paths though at 63 with knee issues my 4000 ft days are probably past. I still love the lower paths of the RMC though and can still manage something like the Look Out. It is so good to see the Gray Knob hut though🙂
@hijauan
6 ай бұрын
👍 it was said that we can only join the dots looking back. Wishing you glittering stars
@robertfrye5161
9 ай бұрын
This popped up in my youtube suggestions. I follow some car campers, some regular campers and other things. The first 10 seconds got my attention. I know all about remote locations in the winter, worked at one and then there was 3 feet of snow. We had to figure it out as the rations were enough but things like soda were plentiful, beer scarce. The cola gone we had Mountain Dew. To this day, 35 years later I will not drink it. Back to your video, I liked the way you showed us around, I am sure there will be adventures. Later in the week I will look at your other videos, interesting collection
@noaadude
7 ай бұрын
Very cool! I climbed Mt Adams a few years ago via King Ravine and didnt realize this hut existed
@30lindam
9 ай бұрын
So pretty! My son(who lives in Cambridge) just hiked 20 miles in the White Mountains in October-along with his dog. He loves it there.
@ronaldkelly191
9 ай бұрын
You are very fortunate to do this. I have stayed at Gray Knob, Crag Camp, and the Log Cabin probably close to 100 times in the 70s and 80s. We spent quite a lot of time hiking the mountains in the area but always returned to Mount Adams at the end of the day. I have hiked by my self or with several others there. The Quay was always the best spot to look out towards Lowe's. On my last trip up there I was able to see our entries in some of the log books in the cabin. Is the cave in the back still used as a freezer?
@haithwood37
10 ай бұрын
I think we as a society make the mistake of chasing after money, careers, etc., when we should be chasing after the things and experiences that fulfill us. It looks like this job is that kind of fulfillment for you :) lovely video, thanks for sharing
@williambranham6249
9 ай бұрын
Some of us need to chase money so we can contribute to GO FUND ME!
@retiredusmc9090
9 ай бұрын
Use your back pack to carry the water jugs and treking poles while getting water. Better balance and safer with poles to aid on the ice. Have a great adventure and enjoy the quiet.
@JonOfNoTrades
9 ай бұрын
This might be a stupid question, but why do you have to hike to get your water? What I mean is, why not just melt and filter the snow around the cabin?
@jeffreygilbert4031
7 ай бұрын
Try it using the fuel you packed in and the snow you collected. You'll see why pretty quickly.
@518outdoors6
10 ай бұрын
So cool. You made the right decision to do this.
@14HueJass
9 ай бұрын
There's a Mt Adams in the NW too. A Volcano. It's beautiful there too. Must be a Mt Adams thing... lol. Love the vid.
@Jerseyhighlander
8 ай бұрын
Can't help but be envious of that kind of solitude in that beautiful of a place. Only wish the scenery didn't include the chemical-cloud laden skies.
@trailsatyr
9 ай бұрын
After several years of carrying water a similar distance with similar looking containers (while working a lookout) I finally got some AquaBricks which I found to be much more comfortable to carry and hike with 2 hands. I still prefer this method over carrying water on the back.
@allanpaduchowski1774
9 ай бұрын
Love the Randolph mountain huts! My sons and I have stayed over summer and winter… lean to also Wonderful views… the best Ty!
@arielmcgillacuddy6640
9 ай бұрын
You are very inspiring.
@calebwhite681
9 ай бұрын
Van or no van, you are living what "vanlife" represents still. That's adventure, new things, nature, tossing aside the rat race and consumerism. Excited to follow your story!
@bucky716
10 ай бұрын
Looks like an awesome opportunity in life!
@DaystarHiker
10 ай бұрын
Oh, and thanks for sharing. Happy trails Abby.
@wanderlust139
9 ай бұрын
Sounds like an ideal job (except for the cold). Enjoy your life and continue to be safe
@Nehner
6 ай бұрын
Experten for water carrying
@joeswoods
9 ай бұрын
Love the undercast, there was a fair amount of it to see from Moriah last Saturday. Much more interesting than Bluebird skies.
@jeffreyallen1290
9 ай бұрын
Your video was wonderful to watch. I was a caretaker at Barr Camp on Pikes Peak for two years here in Colorado from 2000 to 2002 and your video brought back so many good memories. I left a good job in software development for the opportunity, and it was well worth it. We had gas lights just as you do but then went to solar. We also had to get our water from a stream and carry it in. During the winter we had to break thru the ice over the stream every day. The summers were crazy with visitors, hundreds almost every day. Winter was never busy but never totally quite either. Enjoy you time at your cabin, you will always cherish the memories.
@libertyvilleguy2903
10 ай бұрын
Please explain why you are taking care of this hut. Who comes there? What are your responsibilities? Why did you become interested in doing this?
@Barret-paddles
9 ай бұрын
You GO Girl!!!!!
@LovingIdaho
10 ай бұрын
Sounds like a perfect job .
@murdiesel
10 ай бұрын
I think this is bad ass young lady! Way to rock it!
@nerd.outside
9 ай бұрын
I hope you will be making more videos!!
@ridleymathews8828
10 ай бұрын
Seems like an awesome experience! Spicy stir fry is always great.
@cawfeedawg
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful situation!
@jameshenry3802
10 ай бұрын
Embrace your passions, never regret your decisions.
@72stones43
9 ай бұрын
Never step on the threshold, step over.
@OG-PapaDude
8 ай бұрын
Is this one of the huts along the AT? If it is, I'll see you sometime this year! Never regret making the decision to do this. It may be hard at times, but totally worth the experience.
@butchbinion1560
9 ай бұрын
Thanks. ✌🏻👊🏼
@robertligas250
10 ай бұрын
Wow so Beautiful up there. Just live your best life , No regrets
@jamesalexander3360
9 ай бұрын
I have skied and spent the night many times at Zillan hunt
@dscott-kc7cd
9 ай бұрын
Undercast, I have never heard that term, but have dug it from Mt Diablo many times. I miss California.
@brandileeoutdoors8410
9 ай бұрын
Wow! Really enjoyed this video!
@medicus5565
9 ай бұрын
Great video, Abby. I now understand your water source. What about waste water? How do you dispose of it? As I recall, you have solar panels, but do you have a battery bank and inverter as well? Propane is your cooking source, correct? Please offer us a little insight into the resources for you. Thanks!
@kathymurphy7217
9 ай бұрын
Great mindset! You will have no regrets.
@procaliberhq
10 ай бұрын
Nice! would love to visit and do a video there sometime
@sandrafarley7967
10 ай бұрын
you need to look into freeze dryed produce and soups and the like less weight weight and you can do it.
@jeffreykrisko7877
10 ай бұрын
Awesome video, gotta love market basket!
@KrisLowet87
8 ай бұрын
Enjoy your journey. Take all opportunities. Never regret any of your choices.
@gumdokim
9 ай бұрын
As long as you're not a caretaker at the Overlook Hotel, you'll be okay.
@elrobo3568
7 ай бұрын
I worked in a fire lookout here in Arizona (the other state with white mountains) and I know how you feel. Not everyone gets to experience this.
@ericbennett1872
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. im a bennett too.
@nicolefyvie2474
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, I loved it. How do you wash your dishes? I have a broken wrist, it will be a bit before I can hike up in the Whites again, so I'm psyched to live vicariously through you
@DheCraig
7 ай бұрын
When cooking with gas, the flames belong under the pot, not beside it.
@michaeldennett1735
10 ай бұрын
I LOVE Gray knob and kings Ravine! Enjoy!
@marcohanig176
10 ай бұрын
Hi Abby Thanks so much for sharing this and props to you for taking on the challenge. Are Gray Knob and Crab Camp open in winter? I guess if you're there as a caretaker, they must be! I will try to make it up there this winter.
@chart6454
9 ай бұрын
You’ve always been the caretaker, Abby.
@UNIQUENAME2007
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing that. So cool
@hangtough503
10 ай бұрын
Beautiful video. D🤙😎🇺🇸
@Nehner
6 ай бұрын
Talk to the guys who own the hut if there is a possibility to install a so called RAM PUMP, to pump the water to the cabin. RAM PUMPS need no external energy.
@Heavyisthecrown
9 ай бұрын
This is so cool!!! What a tough chick! Hopefully you’re armed! Lots of bears! And crazy men lol I love NH! I live in MA! And we got up there about 4 times a year
@jkrueger80
9 ай бұрын
Why don't you melt the snow for drinking water?
@baconwinters11
8 ай бұрын
Hooray NH!!
@kevinguzda1131
7 ай бұрын
Hi Abby, Loved your video. I’m Hoping to hike up there in next week or two. Is there electricity of any capacity or a way of plugging in a charger? For cooking, I would just bring a canister stove and my own cook-pot/spork?? I have a 4 season sleeping pad and a zero degree bag.. Any other tips or info you can recommend? Thanks for your help.. Kevin
@drocketw
10 ай бұрын
I would love that job.nice video
@Bulldogs117
10 ай бұрын
How do I get this job!?!?!?! Amazing content ❤
@OvertheWindingRoad
9 ай бұрын
Was the red jacket the warmest one you brought???
@boathemian7694
9 ай бұрын
I wish the AMC huts weren’t so expensive
@thebluecollarbowhunter360
8 ай бұрын
How do you start the search to become a caretaker for these cabins?
@WERK777
9 ай бұрын
for your water trek why not bring your empty pack and then put the full jugs in it when your done?? It might be just as awkward but it may help you a touch with the carrying
@marianfrances4959
10 ай бұрын
Awesome!👍😎🇨🇦
@mikekares-b8q
7 ай бұрын
Are there any wild animals to be concerned about? that would be one of my concerns.
@Gun_Molester
6 ай бұрын
goes in to set up camera to film herself coming in the door
@wc3101
9 ай бұрын
wanna know an awesome hack, put mayonnaise on the bread pan side down for that perfect browning ;) no need to thank me. btw this is such a treat to be recommended by youtube, the views are amazing and i bet there is a lot of us who would love to work in that type of job
@Styder111
7 ай бұрын
I want to live here forever
@davidm1635
7 ай бұрын
Nice life!
@Starfish2145
9 ай бұрын
Why does that hut need a caretaker?
@michaelhoran407
9 ай бұрын
Dream job!
@joshgreer3527
8 ай бұрын
I would love to do this but health problems would never let me do it im only 46 but need medication
@BobRobinson-yi2fc
7 ай бұрын
Must be really busy up there. So many people have watched your videos. Is there a reservation system now. Used to be really busy before 420 thousand people viewed your videos. How do you reserve a spot to stay there.
@Zebra4-rk3li
7 ай бұрын
I don't think there is a reservation system but I know the cabin is very small. I would contact the Randolp Mountain Club they have a website and ask about reservations. They should have someway to book a spot.
@ilghazi
9 ай бұрын
where could I find job postings for something like what you’re doing here?
@CharlesHarpolek4vud
6 ай бұрын
I'll bring 2 wheel cart that carries all that stuff if I can eat what you cook
@rleemead
9 ай бұрын
Hi Abby. Hope to see more posts like this. I was wondering why can’t you melt snow for drinking water?
@linh8997
9 ай бұрын
It takes a very long time, and about a jillion liters of snow to make 1 l of water
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