Building a Log Home in the Canadian Wilderness (Pt. 1)

In this video I begin a new series where I build a small log home in the back country of Alberta, Canada.
This video shows the first two days of building, along with the morning of the third day.
I get my temporary camp set up (which is where I will sleep until my log home is completed), build a saw horse, select a building site, and build the frame for my home during this video.

I hope everyone enjoys this video series.
Let me know what you think of this type of video in the comments section below.
Thank you to everyone who watches.

FAQ:

Where does this video take place?
Alberta, Canada. I am building this log home on a plot of private land I have permission to be on. The location is about an hour drive from any developed area. The hike to get to my log home is about 6 km.

Are there dangerous animals in this area?
Yes. This area is home to black bears, grizzly bears, wolves, cougars, and coyotes.

Do I carry anything to protect myself from these dangerous animals?
No. In the summer months I carry bear spray, but in the winter the spray would freeze.

What kind of tarp do I use?
It’s a homemade waxed cloth tarp measuring 6′ X 6′. It’s a small tarp, but it does the trick. I plan to make a new one soon that is a bit bigger. I will film the process and make a video on it.

What hatchet, saw, and knife do I use?
Hatchet – unknown (it was bought at an antique store for 8$ and it has no makers mark).
Saw – Bahco 21″ peg tooth saw blade. Wood frame is made by me. I have a video on how I made the saw, here’s the link: https://youtu.be/HKQ23GfCH44
Knife – Helle Sigmund

How cold was it on this trip?
Not very cold. Between -5 Degrees Celsius and -10 Degrees Celsius.

What is my sleeping setup?
Two 100% queen sized wool blankets, a foam insulating sleep pad, and a rubberized ground sheet.

Why do I cut down trees?
All the trees I cut down were dead-standing. Dead-standing trees are usually quite dry, which is desirable for building material and firewood. Cutting down these dead trees does not negatively impact the environment; it actually promotes new growth within the forest.

How big is the log home I am building?
It measures about 8′ x 8′ at the base, and the peak is about 10 feet or so off of the ground. This size will allow me to have a bed inside, along with a fire to stay warm.

If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me in the comments section below, or email me at kuskbushcraft@gmail.com