He went on to die in 2003 of a stroke aged 86 in Hemet, California, where he was living with his brother, Raymond. While in his Alaska cabin, Salina points out the desk area, where she said ...

Living off-grid can be challenging in cold weather. This cabin from @taaylor_rohner is in Alaska, where temperatures can drop way below zero. The wood-burning stove keeps it cozy most the time.

He had written an SOS message in the snow by the remains of his house, and video released by Alaska State Troopers ... as he has been living alone in the cabin since September.