Alone in the Wilderness - The Story of Dick Proenneke

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Alone in the Wilderness - The Story of Dick Proenneke

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In the spring of 1968, Richard Proenneke, 51 set off into the Alaskan wilderness to enjoy his retirement living in a backcountry cabin he crafted by hand. Over the next 35 years he lived here in solitude.
You can find the full 60 minute documentary and the two other films about Dick at these links from the producers: http://dickproenneke.com/ http://www.amazon.com/Alone-in-the-Wilderness/dp/B0009PUAFG/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-4262130-5350364?ie=UTF8 &s=dvd&qid=1189639239&sr=8-1
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How beautiful and ... ( 3 weeks ago by 700eyesonly007)

How beautiful and amazing.

The (his) book, ... ( 3 weeks ago by Officer1a1)

The (his) book, Alone In The Wilderness, is - of course - even better; more informative. To anyone who really enjoys this video I strongly recommend reading his book.

yep surely ( 3 weeks ago by ihateyotube11)

yep surely

That he did this at ... ( 3 weeks ago by notquitealex)

That he did this at 51 is amazing. Really cements some idea of the longevity of human life to me, and I'm only 18 and I haven't a clue what to do. He did something, though. He has my respect, and certainly has inflamed some desire in me to do this some day.

Very very cool. ... ( 2 weeks ago by PimpCNuggz)

Very very cool. Truly an amazing human being.

one hell of a guy.. ... ( 2 weeks ago by bloobitydoo)

one hell of a guy.. a very wise man with a deeper understanding of life and nature
i have alot of respect for him

I remember seeing ... ( 2 weeks ago by matlock12c)

I remember seeing this when I was only 12, now at 43, it is STILL a great film. What skill this man had. Proof that ONE MAN CAN do something truely great.

A very inspiring ... ( 2 weeks ago by OzyGunja)

A very inspiring story....

notquitealex- if i ... ( 2 weeks ago by porpoisefathom)

notquitealex- if i can say so- i see that you understand what Dick did - i think you are on your way- i didnt find my true path till i was 38...if i could write myself a letter to me at 18 id write to just listen to my inner guidance and compass and NEVER second guess it...you will find your path if you listen to it.. never follow- Always lead! - the call will come when you are most ready to listen..

There is another ... ( 2 weeks ago by porpoisefathom)

There is another guy who is similar and a legend. his story is actually little known but just as inspiring!...his name Was Albert Faille- there is an NFB documentary on him. he lived on the Nahanni river in fort Simpson in the northwest teritories..

- when he was in ... ( 2 weeks ago by porpoisefathom)

- when he was in his late 70's he travelled every year up the Nahanni river to look for a kind of shangri-la that was said to exist...he would haul his own lumber up a steep grade and would build a second riverboat every year at the riverbank because he could not portage the first boat past the class 5 rapids. one year he got caught in an early winter- had to pulled his own tooth- and got scurvy - thers a lot more too it than that but a legend of a man

I think you're ... ( 2 weeks ago by notquitealex)

I think you're right. Thank you.

Sounds very ... ( 1 week ago by ihateyotube11)

Sounds very interesting. Are there any books published or other sources about him?

hi ihateyotube11- ... ( 1 week ago by porpoisefathom)

hi ihateyotube11- thanks for asking- the only material i could find- and believe me i looked- was his documentary in 1968...but if you go to th NFB website (nfb is National filmboard of Canada)you can get a copy of it- ALbert Faille, and his cabin are memorialized in fort simpson...there are pics of him i think and a plaque at his cabin...he was amazing considering what he accomplished in his 70;s and i think he did it into his 80's ill try to find some things for you and send them your way..

2 videos with a 3rd ... ( 1 week ago by tlruth)

2 videos with a 3rd on the way & 2 books.

does n e one know ... ( 1 week ago by playnowpayl8tr)

does n e one know where i can watch the whole video ?

Wow! That is one ... ( 1 week ago by KillaCommieForMommie)

Wow! That is one capable, determined, hard working man....What an inspiration.

what an amazing ... ( 1 week ago by johnjayrambo11111)

what an amazing story excellent

i saw this on PBS ... ( 1 week ago by the436)

i saw this on PBS it was inspiring

I love this clip, ... ( 6 days ago by 1plus1equalssex)

I love this clip, thanks for sharing. I show all my friends, I want to do the same thing (in a different location) I am thinking of leaving next Sept, if the economy hasn't already forced me to the woods :-) Cheers and thanks again

Good luck. I'm ... ( 4 days ago by ihateyotube11)

Good luck. I'm going to be living out of a backpack, hitching through Canada next year. I was thinking of visiting Twin Lakes for a week or two.

hi saw this film ... ( 2 days ago by boypostle)

hi saw this film when on holiday in canada afew years ago, would like to get the dvd,s of it but not availible in the UK, any idea,s thanks for posting this video

Saw this last night ... ( 1 day ago by Scrap5000)

Saw this last night on PBS, absolutely fucking amazing!

I wish he teach me ... ( 1 day ago by vinegar4yoWound)

I wish he teach me to do all that. That guy can build a pyramid 4 his sweet sixteen

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