Lots of people talk a big game about selling off their worldly possessions and living a off-grid monastic life in a cabin in the woods, simplifying their lives, shrinking their carbon foot print and getting closer to nature.

Mike Basich actually followed through and now he is the envy of every skier and snowboarder that has dreamed of owning their own little corner of world with a slope on it. Check out this 11minute exploration of how he pulled it off and why sustainability was a driving force in its construction.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....