A Day Exploring Port Protection with Atz Kilcher

We've been cruising Southeast, Alaska with our good friend Atz Kilcher, and of course had to stop in Port Protection, even for a quick visit. This iconic remote Alaskan community has become an important component to our Alaskan Gypsy Life, and remote living aboard our sailboat 4 seasons. The day started and ended with live music from Atz, a well known musician and member of the Discovery Reality TV Show "Alaska: The Last Frontier". We spent the day exploring - walking boardwalks, visiting the remote cabin tree removal and foundation repair site, and diving into the reality of off-grid life in Southeast Alaska. From home repairs to the deep history behind some of the structures, this visit isn’t just sight seeing… it’s understanding that it takes grit, ingenuity, and community to live here. Atz shares stories, reflections, and a powerful reminder to slow down and take time - something this lifestyle naturally teaches. This is real life in remote Alaska. If you’ve ever wanted to tour Port Protection and spend a day meandering with Atz Kilcher… here it is. 👇 Watch more of Atz here: https://www.youtube.com/@AtzKilcherOfficial ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Living in the moment (Atz intro) 00:28 Arriving in Port Protection 01:16 Walking the boardwalk 02:36 Old store + history of the area 03:19 Storm damage & fallen trees 05:19 The house we’ve been working on 06:03 Foundation damage explained 07:10 Rebuilding the structure 08:19 Solar + off-grid systems 09:33 Homestead ingenuity (Atz perspective) 13:02 Roof repair in Alaska conditions 15:41 Gathering materials from the land 16:05 Atz’s past show & “lost dreams” 20:23 Exploring + foraging mindset 29:12 Community center + life here 34:43 Fishing economy changes 35:18 “Take time” philosophy begins 36:07 The full “Take Time” song 🎶 39:10 Final thoughts on Port Protection