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Juho and Sohvi prepare their boat for a winter expedition in Valdis, Alaska, after leaving it unattended for two months.Watch Upon return, they discover the chimney cap blown off, requiring them to clear snow and melt ice buildup within the stove to restore heating.2:02 The vessel, currently serving as a base for backcountry skiing, requires extensive provisioning and maintenance before the crew departs for a planned summer transit of the Northwest Passage.21:08 While anchored in a bay near the Columbia glacier, the crew navigates shallow, ice-filled waters, noting that icebergs can help identify grounded shallows during high tide.13:31 The crew balances ongoing boat repairs and video production with outdoor activities, including paddleboarding among sharp, freshwater ice and backcountry skiing in deep snow.16:37 Juho plans to stream live telemetry data from the boat during the upcoming Arctic passage via a dedicated project website.22:13

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