Chapter 2 Progress Update: Weather Doesn’t Care About Your Plan
Chapter two of Searching for Lost Mittens centers on a lesson I learned the hard way during the 2020 Serum Run Expedition: preparation matters, but it does not guarantee control. Thirteen of us spent nearly a year planning the expedition. We respected the history, the environment, and the risks. For the first several days on […]
Alaska Tesla Owner’s Brutal -18°F Reality Check: 2026 Model Y Long Range Drops 79% Battery on Just 140 Miles, Almost Stranded
Facebook LinkedIn X We have owned our 2026 Tesla Model Y AWD Long Range Juniper since late September, and I have been on a mission to test it up here in Alaska and see how it weathers (pun intended) the harsh elements of the Last Frontier. I have written a few articles thus far, reporting outstanding performance on […]
Tesla Owner in Alaska Tries to Save Money with Off-Peak Charging… Gets Hit with an $8,000 Upgrade Threat Instead
Facebook LinkedIn X After owning our 2026 Model Y AWD Juniper for just a few months, we have finally enrolled in the Off-Peak charging program offered by our electric company. So what is an Off-Peak Charging Program Off-peak charging programs for Tesla Model Y (including the 2026 Juniper) owners with a home Level 2 charger […]
Tesla’s New Dog Mode Live Activity: Because Who Doesn’t Want a Lock Screen Full of Puppy Stares?
Facebook LinkedIn X Ah, Dog Mode, that genius Tesla feature that’s been letting pup parents leave Fido chilling in the car since 2019, with climate control cranked to keep things Goldilocks-perfect (not too hot, not too cold). But if you’re wondering “what’s up” with the new twist called “Dog Mode Live Mode” (or more precisely, […]