>>1974576I worked with a few guides who have lived this lifestyle most of the adult lives and don't plan on stopping until retirement. The owned their own properties, built their own cabins, and made extra money through side hustles.
One Plows snow. Many insurance companies require people to keep lanes clear in the winter months. Most people don't want to drive 2+ hours to remote properties to do this.
Another owned a small front end loader and a hydraulic log splitter. He had a great reputation and he was always in high demand.