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The crew of Zatara spends the winter at a cabin in Montana, preparing for the season by sawing and splitting long timber for firewood.Watch Keith Whitaker uses a 44-year-old chainsaw alongside a newer model, employing a 6-way blade for large logs and a 4-way blade for smaller ones.3:46 To facilitate fire starting, the crew mixes sawdust with kerosene in a bucket.3:10 The family also works on property maintenance, including tearing down an old fence.6:04 During a cold snap, family members participate in a cold plunge challenge in 32-degree Fahrenheit water to promote a VPN service.11:10 The crew plans to remain at the cabin for several months before returning to their boat in the spring.0:15

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