Summer Off-grid Power Workshops
Off grid with Avens Alaska -
where reliable systems support comfort and self sufficiency in remote Alaska
Living off‑grid in Alaska is not an experiment. It is a daily reality shaped by cold, darkness, distance, and logistics. Systems that work elsewhere often fail here — sometimes quietly, sometimes catastrophically.
This summer, Avens Alaska is hosting a limited series of in‑person, small‑group workshops designed specifically for Alaskans who want off‑grid systems that are reliable, repairable, and suitable for long‑term use.
What Makes These Workshops Different
These workshops are built around one core principle:
Reliability matters more than optimization.
You will not be sold products or shown idealized systems. Instead, you will learn how real systems behave over time — where they fail, why they fail, and how to design for recovery when they do.
Mechanical room off-grid Alaska
Topics include:
Alaska‑specific off‑grid realities and tradeoffs
How power, heat, and water systems interact
Common failure points and design mistakes
Redundancy and maintenance planning
Cost vs. reliability decision frameworks
Guided tours of operating off‑grid cabins and infrastructure
Instructor: Lived Experience, Not Theory
Michael has lived in remote Alaska his entire life, with over 20 years of experience operating power plants and off‑grid systems across the state.
His background includes millwright work and extensive mechanical, electrical, and civil systems experience, grounded in real infrastructure that must operate year‑round under extreme conditions — not demonstration projects.
The focus throughout the workshops is practical decision‑making: what breaks, what lasts, and what you can realistically maintain yourself.
Failed inverter after over current event
Troubleshooting inverters is another aspect of living off-grid with batteries.
Workshop Structure
Friday evening: Orientation and Alaska reality check
Saturday: System walk-throughs and decision frameworks
Sunday: Personal planning session and next steps
Group size is intentionally limited to 6–12 participants to allow for meaningful discussion and hands‑on learning.
Pricing & Logistics
Workshop tuition: $525 per person
Optional lodging $341 per night per cabin (standard guest rate)
Optional meal package $129 per person per day
Optional lodging available at a workshop rate
Workshops are held at Avens Alaska, Mile 28 Nabesna Road, in a fully operational off‑grid setting.
The Skookum Volcano hoodoos sure make Wrangell St. Elias sparkle
Who These Workshops Are For
Alaskans planning an off‑grid build
Cabin owners upgrading aging systems
People considering solar, batteries, or generators
Anyone who wants fewer winter surprises
If you value systems that are understandable, fixable, and dependable — these workshops are designed for you.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
• Living Off‑Grid in Alaska: Systems That Actually Work
• Energy Independence: Solar, Storage & Backup Power
• Small‑group, hands‑on instruction
• Tour of operating off‑grid cabins and infrastructure
• Designed for Alaskans & Alaska conditions
• All materials provided
Registration & Contact
Workshop tuition: $525 per person
Early bird discount: $50 off (60+ days before deadline)
Optional lodging: $341 per night per cabin
Room deposit: 50% down reserves your cabin
Optional meal package: $129 per person per day
Cancellation policy: Same as standard Avens Alaska lodge policy
Capacity: Limited (6–12 participants)
SAVE YOUR SPOT!
Register by email at least 30 days in advance.
Early bird discount when registering 60+ days before deadline.
:
Session 1: 26th-28th of June 2026
Session 2: 10th-12th of July 2026
📍 Location: Mile 28 Nabesna Road, Alaska
📞 Phone: 907‑259‑7326
📧 Email: info@avensalaska.com
🌐 Website: www.at28mile.com