Nothing Goes to Plan in Port Protection, Alaska

Nothing goes to plan in Port Protection, Alaska. What starts as a straightforward day turns into a mix of everything… hauling gear from the beach, moving concrete, shifting culvert, and working under a house that’s been taking a beating from the elements. We’ve got help from our friend and Port Protection neighbor, Veronica… and let’s just say the landing didn’t exactly go smoothly. Out here, the tide sets the schedule, the weather changes by the hour, and you adjust as you go. By the end of the day, we’ve made real progress… solid footers poured, posts going in, and a clearer path forward. But getting there is never simple. This is what it actually looks like living and working in remote Alaska. Life in Port Protection Alaska, remote Alaska living, working in coastal Alaska, Southeast Alaska life, off grid lifestyle. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Ocean + settling into the day 00:40 Starting work at the house 02:30 Hauling gear up from the beach 05:30 Moving concrete + heavy lifts 08:30 Working under the house 11:30 Digging + rebar + footing prep 13:30 Pouring concrete footers 15:30 Installing posts + culvert work 17:00 End of day update (progress + plan) 19:30 In the skiff – Veronica tells the story 😅 21:00 Weather + wrapping up the day