Lastly we built a stove, which turned out to be a rewarding welding project, then we scoured around Whistler for volcanic rocks to sit on the stove.

That process alone took us two very long days. Finally, we cut the tongue and groove walls into circles and cut dado joints into the staves so the front and back discs would slot in without the need for screws and nails. Next, we made tongue and groove joints on the other thirty-two pieces, which would become the front and back walls of the sauna. Once we got the eighty-two 2×6’s, we got to work making a bead and cove joint on 50 of the planks, which would become our staves. We started with a sketch, some basic math and then went on the hunt for cedar, which is easy to find being in BC. There are some kit builds out there, but they’re all upwards of $6,000. Where does one begin when making a sauna from scratch? This makes for very fast construction, once you cut all the joints into the wood – which wasn’t as quick. The entire sauna is made from 2×6’s of Western red cedar, no special insulation, flooring or roofing was needed. We went for a barrel design, mainly because of its simplicity.

What type of sauna did you build and why did you choose this particular style? With winter just around the corner, it seemed like a backcountry sauna would be perfect for cold fall days and later on, après ski sessions.Ī crackling fire, a sauna on its way and the perfect beer to wash it down. I’ve been intrigued by hot/cold therapy for a few years and am a strong believer in its health benefits. First of all, where did the idea come from to build a DIY outdoor sauna? We caught up with Kris Harris of Beacon Media Group for the behind the scenes details on how he built the DIY outdoor sauna in the backcountry. The ideal location includes a view, some icy cold water, a great beer and a bunch of friends! With a structure as stunning as this, we couldn’t help but ask, HOW?! So literally, we did. While we think we did damn good job showing off our backyard in a traditional sense, here’s a look at a not so traditional take on prepping for winter! But don’t just let us tell you about it, watch it for yourself.įrom start to finish, Beacon Media Group handcrafted a beautiful sauna to assemble anywhere of their choosing. So much, in fact, our last video is all about embracing Whistler in the fall and the change of seasons. I mean, what else is there to do in-between seasons? Just kidding, there is a tonne. Yeah, you heard us right we built a DIY outdoor sauna and put it in the Whistler backcountry.

Diy outdoor steam room