A Small Piece of Wilderness Started It All.
A childhood dream became a 150-acre wilderness life. Explore Stefan Jacob’s journey from imagination to reality in the remote Stikine River valley.
A FAMILY'S JOURNEY
of courage and resilience
RAW & AUTHENTIC
life in the wilderness
A LEGACY
worth sharing
A Story of Adventure, Family, and Finding a Different Way to Live
Stikine Wild is more than a story about leaving modern life behind.
It tells what happens when people choose to live close to the land and accept the challenges that come with that choice.
The book follows Stefan and his family’s years in the Stikine wilderness—from their first journeys into the region to building a life beside the river. It explores the realities of raising children in a remote environment, creating a self-sufficient home, navigating dangerous waters, and becoming involved in the development of the Stikine River salmon fishery.
1973
First Wilderness Journey
1976
Moved to Stikine
FAMILY
Life in Isolation
FISHERY
Building a Sustainable Future
LEGACY
A Story for Future Generations
They Left the Familiar Behind.
The Wilderness Became Home.
Deep in northern British Columbia, one family built a life far from roads, neighbors, and modern comforts. Discover the unforgettable years that shaped Stikine Wild – The Wilderness Years.
TRUE STORY
CANADIAN WILDERNESS
FAMILY ADVENTURE
SURVIVAL MEMOIR
HISTORICAL JOURNEY
REMOTE WILDERNESS
400 miles from the nearest town and supermarket.
LIFE OFF THE GRID
No electricity. No roads. Just nature.
RAISING A FAMILY
Three children. One incredible wilderness.
BUILDING A LEGACY
Helping shape the in-river salmon fishery.
The Wilderness Experience
Creating Power From the River
Using the Stikine’s natural flow to create a homemade electricity system and make remote living possible.
Learning to Live With Nature
Facing changing seasons, unpredictable conditions, and the daily challenges of life far from modern conveniences.
A Home Beyond the Road
Building a self-sufficient life in a place with no roads, no neighbors, and no easy answers.
Raising a Family in the Wild
Giving three children a childhood shaped by exploration, responsibility, and a deep connection to the land.
Building a Life From Scratch
Transforming a remote wilderness cabin into a place the family could truly call home.
OUR JOURNEY THROUGH THE YEARS
A Dream Begins
A childhood fascination with wilderness becomes a lifelong pursuit.
First Wilderness Journey
Exploring the Stikine and discovering a place unlike anywhere else.
Leaving the Familiar Behind
Moving north to build a new life beyond the reach of roads.
Learning to Live Remotely
Creating a home, solving challenges, and adapting to wilderness living
Building a Family in the Wild
Raising three children surrounded by nature, independence, and adventure.
Life Along the River
Developing a fishing collective and becoming part of the Stikine community.
A Story That Continues
The memories, lessons, and experiences of a life shaped by the wilderness.
INSIDE THE BOOK
- Seeds of the Wilderness Dream
- River Adventures
- The Salmon Fishery
- Family Life in the Wild
- Legacy & Lessons Learned
MEMORABLE QUOTE
We didn't go to the wilderness to escape life, we went to live it more fully.
Stefan Jacob has spent much of his life exploring the relationship between people and the natural world.
His connection with wilderness began early. As a child, he received deeds for small pieces of Yukon wilderness through a Quaker Oats promotion. Those tiny pieces of land sparked an imagination that would eventually lead him toward a very real wilderness life.
Years later, after developing practical skills through hiking, construction, land management, and simpler forms of living, Stefan and his family moved to the Stikine wilderness of northern British Columbia.
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THE WILDERNESS IN NUMBERS
25+
YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS
03
CHILDREN RAISED
150+
MILES FROM CIVILIZATION
1000+
ADVENTURES LIVED
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