Uploaded March 2014 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Mark Gould is one of the last coopers. The craft of barrel-building is quickly fading, but Gould has pursued it as a full-time job for the last 15 years. Through coopering and promoting Alaskan resources, Gould has found a passion and a guiding philosophy.
After leaving a secure career on Alaska's North Slope oil fields, Gould founded Kachemak Cooperage and has supported himself and his family through his work building and restoring barrels, hot tubs, and saunas.
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
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Shot and Edited by John Norris
Music by Lyndon Scarfe and XPURM
Special Thanks to Anchorage Brewing Company
Mark Gould is one of the last coopers. The craft of barrel-building is quickly fading, but Gould has pursued it as a full-time job for the last 15 years. Through coopering and promoting Alaskan resources, Gould has found a passion and a guiding philosophy.
After leaving a secure career on Alaska's North Slope oil fields, Gould founded Kachemak Cooperage and has supported himself and his family through his work building and restoring barrels, hot tubs, and saunas.
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
Click on the Subscribe button above to get notified when new episodes are available.
Consider supporting Alaska Public Media and ensure storytelling like INDIE ALASKA continues into the future. Make a donation today at: alaskapublic.org/support/donate-splash-page
All INDIE ALASKA episodes can be found at: alaskapublic.org/category/programs/indie-alaska
Shot and Edited by John Norris
Music by Lyndon Scarfe and XPURM
Special Thanks to Anchorage Brewing Company
