'Alone in the Wilderness'

[Summitthunting]

Just watched the documentary of Dick Proenneke again. That guy is the definition of OYOA! That show gets me fired up every time I see it, can't wait for fall.

 

[Kaitum]

Dick was an amazing person. I work with a number of people who were close personal friends with Dick and shared many adventures with him - I never get tired hearing their stories of him. I've also had the privilege of volunteering to oversee Dick's cabin for the park, definitely a couple weeks well spent in the wilderness.

 

[belly-deep]

I liked it so much I bought the DVD. That guy is one-of-a-kind!

 

[noharleyyet]

Remarkable video and man.

 

[fargoflyfish]

great movie! I also just got his book and can't wait to read it.

 

[the nikster]

My in-laws got me the videos so I promptly put them in storage. When I finally got desparate enough to watch it, I watched it twice, both videos!! I have 8 acres in Alaska and I like to imagine myself in Dick's boots. Incredible man with outstanding drive and skill set.

 

[Big Fin]

It runs on PBS here, twice a year. I never miss it, even though I have seen it many times.

 

[noharleyyet]

...can order here

http://aloneinthewilderness.com/


...watching the clips are worth your time

 

[Carrion Carrier]

Totally blew my mind when he made hinges out of wood. Love it!

 

[Kaitum]

to read Dick's own words....

Sam Keith's One Man's Wilderness is a great read. If you want to read Dick's own journals, those are available as well. John Branson, park historian and Dick's good friend, edited two books that are a compilation of Dick Proenneke's journals. Just do a Google search of "More Readings from One Man's Wilderness: the Journals of Richard L. Proenneke."

 

[putm2sleep]

Bob Swerer took our wedding pictures. He told me about Dick, and the work he did with him. I watch his story on PBS as well. Never gets old. He was amazing! (and he was an Iowa kid to boot

 

[devon deer]

Never heard of the guy, but thanks for bringing him to my attention, just watched clips on youtube, cant get his dvd's over here but i have ordered his book.
Looking forward to the read, looks like a great guy.
Cheers
Richard

 

[Jon Boy]

Never heard of the guy, but thanks for bringing him to my attention, just watched clips on youtube, cant get his dvd's over here but i have ordered his book.
Looking forward to the read, looks like a great guy.
Cheers
Richard

Ull have to get a copy when you come over Devon on your elk hunt. Its something everyone should watch at least once.

 

[devon deer]

Ull have to get a copy when you come over Devon on your elk hunt. Its something everyone should watch at least once.

Yep, something else to add to my list to buy in America that i cant buy in the UK.
Cheers
Richard

 

[Elkmagnet]

I will give it a look thanks

 

[stillkickin]

Awesome video, I have had a copy for years and still watch it when it is on PBS!

 

[gman82001]

I love the spoon so simple yet I would have it so jacked up it wouldnt be funny.... 1 scoop one pankcake lol ... I love that show

 

[StrutNut]

It has been a while since I had seen it. I just check and PBS in MN has it on tomorrow at 7pm. DVR set!

 

[noharleyyet]

I love the spoon so simple yet I would have it so jacked up it wouldnt be funny.... 1 scoop one pankcake lol ... I love that show

It's a good thing he didn't have OSHA inspectors onsite.

 

[elk_hunter]

Yeah, that guy is a stud...freaking amazing!