The Story of Dick Proenneke - Alone in the Wilderness

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October 29th, 2020, 08:54 AM
Bowjob

The Story of Dick Proenneke - Alone in the Wilderness

Alone in the Wilderness” is the story of Dick Proenneke living in the Alaska wilderness. Dick filmed his adventures so he could show his relatives in the lower 48 states what life was like in Alaska, building his cabin, hunting for food and exploring the area

okay, im 24 and i watched the full 4 hours last night .

what an amazing piece, im sure alot if not everyone has watched this already but if you haven't id urge you to .

i really enjoyed it.

him building that cabin with just a couple saws an axe and a couple other tools is just amazing to me.

and some of the wildlife videos he captures is awesome. it almost feels like im reading a book when watching it.
October 29th, 2020, 09:15 AM
SongDog

At his age he's in better shape than most 40 year olds. Just a work horse. Loved this documentary as well, I should watch it again its been awhile.

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October 29th, 2020, 09:36 AM
hockeymjt

Was this on Netflix?
October 29th, 2020, 09:43 AM
Bowjob

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Originally Posted by hockeymjt

Was this on Netflix?

no i found it online somewhere, its an older documentary
October 29th, 2020, 11:55 AM
LiveBates

I've seen it a few times....and probably will a few more:)
October 29th, 2020, 12:13 PM
rick_iles

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Originally Posted by hockeymjt

Was this on Netflix?

It was on PBS in Detroit quite a while ago.
October 29th, 2020, 12:26 PM
gbk

Really remarkable story of a great man. We can learn many things from him just by watching his videos.
In the big scheme of things he was not exactly alone,he had at least 2 neighbours ,one couple and a lonely man. Maybe not year round ,but he was not on his own, way out in the boonies.
Does takes nothing away from his great life though.........
October 29th, 2020, 12:43 PM
Bowjob

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Originally Posted by gbk

Really remarkable story of a great man. We can learn many things from him just by watching his videos.
In the big scheme of things he was not exactly alone,he had at least 2 neighbours ,one couple and a lonely man. Maybe not year round ,but he was not on his own, way out in the boonies.
Does takes nothing away from his great life though.........

i dont think he ever wanted to be totally alone in a sense , in one of the video's when they go to see him they actually say he likes people alot, he just wanted to get out from civilization i think and make a life as his own
October 29th, 2020, 12:54 PM
LowbanksArcher

It's awesome. Sure it was 4 hours? Maybe there's another version I need to look up. The one i've watched is an hour. And then there's a second one that's an hour as well.
October 29th, 2020, 12:57 PM
Bowjob

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Originally Posted by LowbanksArcher

It's awesome. Sure it was 4 hours? Maybe there's another version I need to look up. The one i've watched is an hour. And then there's a second one that's an hour as well.

theres 4 episodes in total, the first one is the main one where he builds the cabin, theres one where some guys go to visit him and then theres a couple that i feel hone in on just the wildlife around him and their patterns.

i believe theyre all an hour long
October 29th, 2020, 07:14 PM
fishhawk

Never get tired of watching his documentary’s. I believe the first time I watched it was in grade school. Great teacher at the time.
October 29th, 2020, 07:21 PM
MihajloSimsic

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

Alone in the Wilderness” is the story of Dick Proenneke living in the Alaska wilderness. Dick filmed his adventures so he could show his relatives in the lower 48 states what life was like in Alaska, building his cabin, hunting for food and exploring the area

okay, im 24 and i watched the full 4 hours last night .

what an amazing piece, im sure alot if not everyone has watched this already but if you haven't id urge you to .

i really enjoyed it.

him building that cabin with just a couple saws an axe and a couple other tools is just amazing to me.

and some of the wildlife videos he captures is awesome. it almost feels like im reading a book when watching it.

I envy you watching it for the first time. I must've watched it dozens and dozens of times. I basically grew up on the DVD of this documentary ever since I was maybe 5 years old. It can convince any man to just pack up and leave for the mountains. It's like that one song that never gets old, doesn't matter how many times you see it, it's like you see something new each time. Plus his narration is just therapeutic.
October 29th, 2020, 08:17 PM
Fox

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

theres 4 episodes in total, the first one is the main one where he builds the cabin, theres one where some guys go to visit him and then theres a couple that i feel hone in on just the wildlife around him and their patterns.

i believe theyre all an hour long

I was wondering the same thing, I watched the one on his cabin building, it was on PBS.
October 29th, 2020, 08:48 PM
Birdbuff

Great videos and a very interesting man. It’s incredible what you can do if you set your mind to it. I can only watch and dream of the feelings he must of had when he left main stream society and whittled a perfectly fine existence without the hustle and bustle. That, to me, is true freedom.

Another film similar in nature to this one is Waterwalker by Bill Mason. It’s worth a watch.
October 29th, 2020, 09:50 PM
Bowjob

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Originally Posted by Birdbuff

Great videos and a very interesting man. It’s incredible what you can do if you set your mind to it. I can only watch and dream of the feelings he must of had when he left main stream society and whittled a perfectly fine existence without the hustle and bustle. That, to me, is true freedom.

Another film similar in nature to this one is Waterwalker by Bill Mason. It’s worth a watch.

thank you this will go on my list!
October 30th, 2020, 05:04 AM
blasted_saber

Its a superb documentary. I watched it about 15 years ago on PBS.

My favourite line (paraphrased) "I decided to take a break today from building the cabin, so I climbed the mountain"
October 30th, 2020, 05:56 AM
line052

At 60 he started and stayed til 83 (I Believe). He didn't live off the land (totally) and had many float/ski plane deliveries...but it has always been my dream to live like that. Sometimes, I think I was born in the wrong century.
October 30th, 2020, 05:59 AM
line052

My Self Reliance on YouTube is a Canadian guy (near Muskoka), whose early video's detailed his cabin build, outdoor cooking areas and wood fired sauna. Certainly doesn't hold the character of DP, but many of his early video's have almost no narration or speaking.
October 30th, 2020, 07:56 AM
410001661

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

Alone in the Wilderness” is the story of Dick Proenneke living in the Alaska wilderness. Dick filmed his adventures so he could show his relatives in the lower 48 states what life was like in Alaska, building his cabin, hunting for food and exploring the area

okay, im 24 and i watched the full 4 hours last night .

what an amazing piece, im sure alot if not everyone has watched this already but if you haven't id urge you to .

i really enjoyed it.

him building that cabin with just a couple saws an axe and a couple other tools is just amazing to me.

and some of the wildlife videos he captures is awesome. it almost feels like im reading a book when watching it.

I will check it out thanks.......better than doing emails beside my wife as she watches Game of Thrones
October 30th, 2020, 09:15 AM
Bowjob

Quote:

Originally Posted by line052

My Self Reliance on YouTube is a Canadian guy (near Muskoka), whose early video's detailed his cabin build, outdoor cooking areas and wood fired sauna. Certainly doesn't hold the character of DP, but many of his early video's have almost no narration or speaking.

I will also give this a look thanks alot ! :)

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October 30th, 2020, 10:33 AM
LeakyBoots

What a brilliant piece, and a kick dude.
October 30th, 2020, 05:37 PM
Fishtail

One of the best outdoor films ever. I have read the book too and it is every bit a good!
November 14th, 2020, 02:08 PM
Tony Mo

I have the DVD's and the books of the Dick Proenneke story. Every time I see him make the door and hinges for that door I am in awe.

Another suggestion is "Nahanni"
You may think you are tough...but you will never be Albert Faille tough...especially at 73yrs old.
https://www.nfb.ca/film/nahanni/
November 14th, 2020, 03:43 PM
LiveBates

That Albert short film just made me feel like the laziest out of shape little school girl....holy shyte....now that was a tough ol' man!!!
November 16th, 2020, 10:08 AM
Bowjob

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Originally Posted by Tony Mo

I have the DVD's and the books of the Dick Proenneke story. Every time I see him make the door and hinges for that door I am in awe.

Another suggestion is "Nahanni"
You may think you are tough...but you will never be Albert Faille tough...especially at 73yrs old.
https://www.nfb.ca/film/nahanni/

thank you sir ill be watching this tonight, much appreciated