Season 4 Begins: Heading Back to the Wilderness - Trailer Packed for Remote Island Living - S4 Ep1

MY WILD HOLM S4 Ep1 — Season 4 begins with the long-awaited drive north as we return to our Remote Wilderness Island in British Columbia. 🚛🌲 After months away, the planning, packing, welding practice, custom crate building, and last-minute fixes all lead to this moment: gearing up the barge, loading the new sawmill, and preparing for another year of building our off-grid homestead.

With a visit from Greg Ovens, a strengthened doghouse for Opal, and a whole lot of gear to organize, this episode sets the tone for a season focused on learning new skills, improving our setup, and digging deeper into life lived off the grid.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Season 4 Begins – Heading Back to the Island
A fresh start as we prepare for the journey north and another season of off-grid work.

02:28 – Norwood Sawmill HD36 – Why We Chose It (Hydraulics!)
A closer look at the sawmill that will shape nearly every major project this year.

03:47 – Welding 101 – Getting the Basics Down for Barge & Cabin Projects
Ryan practices welding fundamentals to prepare for barge ramp upgrades and homestead fabrication.

06:29 – Tool Talk – Helmets, Tips & “Buy Once, Cry Once”
The gear we’re relying on as we build our welding skills from the ground up.

15:22 – Building Low-Cost Transport Crates
DIY forklift-ready crates that make hauling safer and more efficient.

23:13 – Opal’s Doghouse Gets a Makeover
A sturdier, cozier space for the island’s most enthusiastic helper.

27:32 – Loading the Big Trailer – Final Prep for the Trip North
Crates strapped down, sawmill loaded, gear secured—it’s time to hit the road.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION
If you were learning welding for the first time, what project would you start with? And for those who haul gear long distances—what’s the smartest crate-building or load-securing tip you’ve learned?

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RESOURCES & LINKS
Channel Trailer:    • Couple Buys Wilderness Island and Builds a...  
Season 1:    • Season 1 - Starting out  
Season 2:    • Season 2 - Progress  
Season 3:    • Season 3 - Building a Life on our Wilderne...  
Season 4:    • Season 4 - Our Wilderness Journey Continues  

Greg Ovens’ Channel:    / @ovensrockymountainbushcraft  
Norwood Sawmill HD36 Info: https://norwoodsawmills.com/products/...

Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/f...

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