Billionaires buying up the American Redoubt? o o o Forecasts favor fire growth in Yellowstone, Grand Teton o o o Montana health officials issue reminder after 4 West Nile Virus cases confirmed o o o Aerial Video Shows Massive Size Of Henry’S Creek Fire
Miles from nowhere… Video of a family’s life at the end of the road: Living in Idaho Back Country o o o Ten-Minute Video: North Idaho Wilderness Beauty. o o o The editors of the leftward-leaning Coeur d’Alene Press put their spin on the recent widely-read feature article in The Economist: Welcome to the American Redoubt o o o Wyoming Now Claiming It Owns the Wind – Taxes Energy Created by Mother Nature o o o From a SurvivalBlog reader: The employees of the largest employer in our Eastern Oregon county were made aware of this little gem today. It …
Act III – Finale – “a long train of abuses and usurpations…” – Link sent in by J.H. o o o Idaho, SWAT destroys home for hours, but it was empty except for a dog. – T.Z. o o o Family camping in Idaho saves girl from mountain lion o o o ShepherdFarmerGeek writes in: The independently-made movie “Amerigeddon” is coming to Spokane Valley, Thursday, September 15th. Here’s what the movie is about and the trailer. The way it works is they need to have more pre-showing ticket sales to guarantee a showing. It’s pretty clever. As of this writing …
Dear Editor:I’ve been reading SurvivalBlog for a few weeks now, and while I admit that isn’t remotely enough time to wade through all the data present, I’m an old school (former) U.S. Marine that has long had a survialist mindset; I see one particular issue that jumps out at me. The standard advice, for looking for a bugout location or retreat, whether inside or outside of the ‘Redoubt’ seems to be this… 1) Find a plot of 20 acres or more that is, (2) off the beaten path BUT (3) has a well established road access, (4) with a good …
The Economist (a leftist magazine and web site) did a pretty decent writeup on the American Redoubt featuring JWR. There are a few back-handed compliments, but overall it’s a good article. On the other hand, the comments (367, at last count) are pretty amusing and some are outrageously ill-informed. FYI: No, Idaho is not a “Blue” state. No, JWR has not undergone heart surgery. He is very healthy and active. While not a farmer, he is a rancher, and he most definitely does live inside the American Redoubt. He also coined the term “American Redoubt” in 2011–not “more than 10 …
With global economic instability rising and personal security issues taking center stage in the U.S., consumer demand is increasing for remote properties that offer security and the ability to be self-contained. This could include providing your own electric power, drinking water, food, and personal protection. In other words, it’s the ability to live independently, in a self-sufficient manner, with renewable resources far from urban chaos. Are you looking for a remote survival property? Think very seriously about it. We did, and what follows is a checklist of considerations for finding a survival retreat. It is the culmination of a four-year …
I-84 Reopens After Wildfire o o o A coffee mule, literally: Café Mulé finds private land to serve coffee in Foothills – T.Z. o o o Reader J.H. sent in this link, remarking that the information is great for those who are new to the American Redoubt. This doctor covers everything from Rabies, insect bites, spiders, insect stings, and a host of other treatments: Pest TV o o o Cops Call Rancher for Help with a Bull and Then Murdered Him — No Charges, Paid Vacation – RBS
Wyoming: Riverton woman finds body while playing game app o o o Montana ranch dispute with federal government settled o o o Oregon Standoff Occupier David Fry to Remain in Custody o o o Idaho man dies from electrocution while fishing in Montana o o o Idaho: Letter to Legislators re child Rape & Refugee Resettlement
Transgender shopper accused of taking pics of woman in changing room in Idaho TARGET store. Guess their bathroom policy thingy isn’t working out so great there either. – RBS o o o Woman leads officers on 120 mph motorcycle chase o o o Candidate: Export Wyoming coal through Idaho port o o o Montana sets grizzly hunt rules ahead of federal decision o o o In Redoubt News, we read: Judge Rules Against Political Prisoners AGAIN. o o o Radio Free Redoubt: Episode 16-28 Coups, Grievances, And Hypocrisy
There you are, in your off grid solar powered survival complex somewhere in the Redoubt, in a very carefully selected location, stocked to the rafters with every conceivable supply and armament. You are completely prepared for literally anything that might happen. ”Bring it” is your motto. Happy and confident that you have reached the pinnacle of prepping, you sit down at the keyboard to take care of some work e-mail. You open the first email and find, congratulations, you’re going to New York City! New York City? For those of us who have not moved to the middle of nowhere …
Hugh, This is just another opinion, but it may help. I moved to Alaska when I was young. I lived there for 28 years. It was a glorious time. Alaska is a beautiful place. It is a great place for young people who have lots of energy and are unafraid of work, seasons, and learning new things. I learned to hunt, to fish, to reload ammunition, to cut my own meat, and I got married. We now live in the Redoubt. There are lots of former Alaskans here. Why did we move? First, Alaska becomes more difficult to deal with …
Hugh, If you have narrowed down your list to one or two properties, consider chartering an aircraft to do a visual inspection. It might cost you $300-$500 but it allows additional validation of a significant investment. Even at 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL in pilot speak) you can quickly take some pictures, makes some notes, and assess things such as the terrain, trees or vegetation, and even a potential risk if say a neighbor has something on their property that could ultimately contaminate your water supply. I know some readers will scream “my privacy!”. Here in the USA there …
Hugh, When I saw the title “Moving to Alaska”, I thought to myself “WHY?” Although my wife and I have lived in Los Anchorage for over 40 years, yes, it’s getting very blue here. I must echo everything Bryan B. has said and more. About two years ago my wife and I saw the trend coming and worked and paid off our home, and our rental is almost paid off. If needed, it will be our BOL due to its size. We also partially closed our business. We get two ships a week to Anchorage; 85% of our groceries come …
Mom of Idaho rape victim: ‘We’re being treated as criminals’ – RBS o o o A Fleet of M&M-Shooting Drones Is the Black-Footed Ferret’s Last Hope – T.J. o o o Boise fire chief wants to change ‘crazy’ fireworks law in Idaho o o o Concealed guns are now legal without a permit in Idaho starting this last week! – M2
HJL, A recent contributor had a great letter about their move to rural Alaska. I wish them the best of luck. Living in rural Alaska myself, though off the road system, I can only hope they fair well here. My family are in the process of doing the reverse move from Alaska to the Redoubt. Interestingly enough, I had a letter posted on Survivalblog about eight years ago about my move from the city to rural off-road system Alaska. Alaska has some distinct advantages, mainly the lack of people outside cities and available subsistence in some areas. But everything else …
