"Out here, weather is boss".

This article is a personal account of a couple living in an off-grid cabin in the Northwest Territories of Canada. The couple moved to the area from Ontario and embraced the challenges and beauty of their surroundings. They rely on a wood stove for heat, pump water from a nearby lake, and generate electricity through solar panels and a generator. The cabin is only accessible by boat or snowmobile, and the couple had to navigate these challenges when the woman gave birth to their son. They also faced the threat of wildfires and took precautions to protect their cabin. Despite the difficulties, the couple finds fulfillment in their off-grid lifestyle and aims to pass on their values to their son. [Extracted from the article]

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