RedRanger said:For your climate it would be a no-brainer for me. yes, ya gotta replace the cat every 4-5 years,and maybe a bit of a learning curve. but for where you live it is the crem=da-la-cream!!
+1 Go over to the stove rating section here, click on the arrow to the right of the search box, and choose the Blaze King reviews:
https://www.hearth.com/ratings/search.php
When I first heard of the BK, this is what got me excited--there are not a lot of reviews, but many are from Alaskans and Canadians in bitter climates who love their stoves. If you want a workhorse, this is a superior choice.