Challenges in Moving a Cabin

The video tutorial covers two main activities: preparing and drying animal hides for tanning, and moving a historic cabin to a new location. The first section details the process of using primitive tools to scrape and prepare hides, which are then dried and tanned. The second section follows the efforts of a community to relocate a 150-year-old cabin, highlighting the challenges and teamwork involved in the process.

What is the primary purpose of using primitive scrapers made from elk antlers?

• To add decorative patterns to the hide

• To remove hair and the epidermis layer

• To measure the thickness of the hide

• To soften the hide for tanning

What is Josh's main goal in moving the cabin?

• To sell the cabin for profit

• To renovate the cabin for historical preservation

• To establish a permanent outpost for bison protection

• To create a new living space for his family

Why is it important to brace the cabin before moving it?

• To reduce the weight of the cabin

• To increase its market value

• To prevent it from collapsing during the move

• To make it more aesthetically pleasing

What challenge does Josh face when transporting the cabin over the culvert?

• The culvert is too narrow and has a drop-off

• The culvert is under construction

• The culvert is blocked by debris

• The culvert is too wide for the cabin

What is the final obstacle Josh and his team must overcome to reach the homestead site?

• Climbing a steep hill

• Crossing a frozen river

• Crossing a busy highway

• Navigating through a dense forest