We first covered pro snowboarder Mike Basich’s 225sqft slice of mountain living heaven back in 2015 and 7 years later he’s still living the off-grid dream perched on a choice 40 acre parcel of land in Tahoe. He’s made some improvements over the years and YouTuber Tiny House Giant Journey paid him a visit to see what he’s been up to. Glad to see the 1970’s era chairlift he got a junkyard is still spinning. This place is incredible.

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....