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  • Опубліковано 17 сер 2024
  • Heimo Korth is the last man standing in 19 million acres of Alaskan wilderness. His neighbors are polar bears and caribous. Say good bye to civilization and see how they do it in the arctic circle on the last frontier in America.
    In 1980, Jimmy Carter established the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the Alaskan Interior, cutting off 19 million acres of prime boreal wilderness from the mitts of fur trappers, oil tycoons, and would-be lodge owners alike. Only six families of white settlers were grandfathered in and allowed to keep cabins in the refuge-of them, only one still stays there year-round living off the land. His name is Heimo Korth, and he is basically the Omega Man of Americas Final Frontier.
    Hosted by John Martin & Thomas Morton | Originally released in 2009 at vice.com
    Part I: First Night (00:00)
    Part II: Learning to Survive (15:46)
    Part III: Life in a Cabin (19:20)
    Part IV: Man vs. Beast (33:36)
    Part V: Death of a Daughter (44:41)
    Part VI: Going Home (49:27)
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 11 тис.

  • @jasons4882
    @jasons4882 11 місяців тому +107

    11 years later, this is still one of the best episodes from Vice.

    • @user-pr4vf2lp4k
      @user-pr4vf2lp4k 8 місяців тому +2

      Fact

    • @skyii123
      @skyii123 4 місяці тому

      Yeah honestly.

    • @peterpemrich6962
      @peterpemrich6962 4 місяці тому

      Absolutely impressive and I hope they are still ok

    • @ZackFrisbee
      @ZackFrisbee 3 місяці тому +2

      @@peterpemrich6962 From what I understand they're still out there doing the same stuff they've always done.

  • @davektver2863
    @davektver2863 7 років тому +1673

    13:20 "No matter what, it's my fault." Even a thousand miles in the wilderness, some things never change.

    • @MelTheFunkyHomosapien
      @MelTheFunkyHomosapien 7 років тому +24

      just thinking that shit lmao

    • @jeffbuckland4283
      @jeffbuckland4283 7 років тому

      DaveKtver

    • @karen4you
      @karen4you 7 років тому +31

      I know, just because some mud was tracked in. She needs to remember how blessed she is to have her husband.

    • @sivashankarjakki9052
      @sivashankarjakki9052 7 років тому

      takе a lоoоk at this, а lot оf Gold Bааrs & Angels hеrе twitter.com/cb5eaeee2abbc35f8/status/779269023557038080 Surviving Аlone in Аlaska

    • @lovyazid
      @lovyazid 7 років тому +1

      DaveKtver haha those were my exact thoughts 😆

  • @acdclife94
    @acdclife94 3 роки тому +105

    This reporter literally did everything asked of him. I can respect that. Good job on his part

    • @jking0.o121
      @jking0.o121 Рік тому

      And Vice still shitcanned him like a used fap tissue.

  • @workerworker7961
    @workerworker7961 3 роки тому +226

    The fact that after so many years they are still shedding tears over the loss of their baby girl is so touching. Human bonds and connections never die with time.

    • @MsAmique
      @MsAmique 2 роки тому +14

      No one ever forgets the lost of a child. Ever.

    • @AshSmash123
      @AshSmash123 Рік тому

      What and that isn't lol!?.

    • @itsicearmour
      @itsicearmour Рік тому +7

      These two people lost their daughter and you're amazed by their grief? Wtaf

    • @TheBinoyVudi
      @TheBinoyVudi Рік тому

      It looks like wherever you grew up and the people around you must be stone cold brutal with no semblance of human values.

    • @chetgibson267
      @chetgibson267 10 місяців тому

      Every human throughout human existence has been killing animals. Animals kill animals. Predators eat prey ALIVE. You are the definition of ignorance.

  • @chaoswebz
    @chaoswebz 6 років тому +919

    This guy is far from a stereotype, friendly, knowledgeable, and smart and not just smart in the sense of knowing how to survive well, but seems to be smart in general. Really interesting documentary, thanks Vice.

    • @nicklopez9920
      @nicklopez9920 5 років тому +10

      10:07 😂

    • @toptwitchclipz7928
      @toptwitchclipz7928 4 роки тому +12

      i think the reason he is so smart is because he was born in general population, he wasnt born in the wilderness. he went to a normal school/highschool, had a job before he even thought about coming into the wilderness. Like he said, he didnt come out there for the first time until he was 19 and that was working with a hunter helping him package meat from the game he hunted. so it goes to show you, you don't need to be born into a life like this, you can create a life like this.. yes it will be hard, he said many many things he did when he first got out there were just trial and error until he learned the proper sufficient way to do things. I think anyone is capable of doing what he is doing as long as they understand the dangers and risks they are taking.

    • @grizzlycountry1030
      @grizzlycountry1030 4 роки тому +6

      Better documentary is braving Alaska or read the book written about him (heimo korth). He is also in show called the last Alaskans.

    • @grizzlycountry1030
      @grizzlycountry1030 4 роки тому +5

      @@toptwitchclipz7928 Completely disagree. Most kids raised in bush do exceptionally well in school and especially college. Most people can't handle living in the bush. You either break mentally, die, move out or stay. Very few make it out there or stay permanently out there.

    • @chrisb6484
      @chrisb6484 4 роки тому +1

      @@grizzlycountry1030 So that is him,I was wondering if this was the guy from "The Last Alaska's" or Life Below Zero"!
      Funny because I figured it out through his wife!

  • @bransoncarlton4939
    @bransoncarlton4939 8 років тому +257

    It blows my mind that the purity of this video is flamed by so many on here. It's like the public is totally unaware of the food chain that they subscribe to- and that killing is not involved. They feel they are insulated from life feeding on life- because they did not see, nor kill the meat they put in their guts. This Man is living a pure existence- as natural and compassionate as possible. He does not relish or gain entertainment from killing. The rabbit experience only a few moments of pain. He suffered little.

    • @KEYandNATURE
      @KEYandNATURE 8 років тому +9

      Truth. Unless you have to hunt for food you should go vegan.

    • @Colstonewall
      @Colstonewall 8 років тому +23

      +Branson Carlton If these same people who are complaining about the way these Alaskans feed themselves (by hunting) would take a look at how the food they eat is kept and mistreated then killed, they would keep their big mouths shut. . .
      Take a look at how chickens are bred and kept for the food industry. They spend all their lives in a cage barely big enough to hold their body, then killed after suffering. Or, take a look at the Cattle (for meat) industry, and see how they are mistreated, and in my opinion tortured.

    • @railroadmike6843
      @railroadmike6843 8 років тому +1

      +Branson Carlton The trapper and reporter went over this very topic on the hill spotting Carabou

    • @fofal
      @fofal 8 років тому +3

      +KEYandNATURE in that case all people must live in warm climate. all 7 billion of them eh?

    • @fofal
      @fofal 8 років тому

      +KEYandNATURE in that case all people must live in warm climate. all 7 billion of them eh?

  • @Gabagool93
    @Gabagool93 5 років тому +159

    Sometimes you come across something you just want to never end. This was that something. Phenomenal story. Hope wherever Edna and Heimo are today, they still are sharing happiness together and living the adventure of a lifetime!

    • @chrisb6484
      @chrisb6484 4 роки тому +10

      Check out the show "The Last Alaskan's",his whole family is apart of that show, interesting people with beautiful shots of Alaska!

    • @grizzlycountry1030
      @grizzlycountry1030 Рік тому +5

      The first time he was on tv was show called "Braving Alaska" when in 1980s or 1990s that's available to watch on UA-cam now.

    • @Gabagool93
      @Gabagool93 Рік тому +3

      Y’all are both legends. Thanks for the recommendations

    • @Joe-xm3fm
      @Joe-xm3fm 10 місяців тому

      They are dead

    • @robertmclean9737
      @robertmclean9737 10 місяців тому +1

      The Dude had gloves on to Dress a Rabbit! I'm slot like Heimo, life Long Trapper, 30 yrs as a Pro. Only he doesn't get to go home to a forced air House. I followed him for years, on various series. NO Drilling in ANWAR! Just about anywhere else, Cool!

  • @Bulltardwin
    @Bulltardwin 5 років тому +1100

    Damn, Vice actually used to make cool docos about interesting people and stories.

    • @stephensmyth6363
      @stephensmyth6363 4 роки тому +58

      Yes now its just freakshow shock documentaries , they can fuck off

    • @mcearl8073
      @mcearl8073 4 роки тому +32

      6079SW Yea they used to. They got rid of a lot of the these older hosts. Thomas is no longer there. He always did anything that came up without complaint and they fired him over the phone after over a decade.

    • @raflamar4146
      @raflamar4146 4 роки тому +24

      I read your comment, checked their most recent video and it’s “Sex Work at Home”.
      With a thumbnail of a girl in her bedroom scarcely clothed pulling an enticing pose.
      This is the first video of VICE I’ve seen, and I must admit, this seems far more appealing than anything that they’ve been producing of late. It’s a shame, really it is. For such potential to go to waste...

    • @tyson302
      @tyson302 4 роки тому +10

      @@mcearl8073 where has he (Thomas) gone hes one of my favorite hosts of all time

    • @mcearl8073
      @mcearl8073 4 роки тому +3

      morgz mom I don’t know where he’s at now unfortunately, I think he’s active on Twitter so you might be able to find out there, I don’t use Twitter much, I tried looking before but didn’t really figure it out.

  • @jorgeocana5434
    @jorgeocana5434 8 років тому +378

    i would love to live like this for a while..i notice how he's very wise and doesn't look all stressed out like people in major populated areas like a city.

    • @jacksonharvey1225
      @jacksonharvey1225 8 років тому +46

      Joe Rogan pointed at this dude as an example of how nature can be like a medicine for the human mind and soul

    • @nationalhouse9451
      @nationalhouse9451 8 років тому

      That episode with Aubrey brought me to this video

    • @aroail2865
      @aroail2865 8 років тому

      هعهعهعهع

    • @daddydadpants8820
      @daddydadpants8820 7 років тому +17

      Jorge Ocana I would do this forever. I hate corporate world

    • @namsubatman2705
      @namsubatman2705 7 років тому +1

      Hey man I am interested in what you done Maxime, please up date be with how things have gone

  • @robwelsh94
    @robwelsh94 6 років тому +867

    That young guy did great. Didn't whine or complain. seem to fit in.

    • @robertharaldsson2881
      @robertharaldsson2881 6 років тому +13

      I cringed, he idd not know how to use the simpelest form of fishing rod, not a firm hit in the head of the fish.... thinking 6,7-C is cold LOL Im a spoiled brat and still know that stuff. Wait until you see the hillbillys up in the north. Their only love is their snow scooters and some moonshine. and the love for -40C weird fucks It's all ok untill you go below -25C or so then you need other gloves etc, such a hassle

    • @kevinlee7916
      @kevinlee7916 6 років тому +128

      shut the fuck up please

    • @Impetuss
      @Impetuss 5 років тому +16

      Not really a great fit, he didnt know how to make a fire or use a fishing rod, but yeah he didnt whine out loud which is good

    • @grnd_ctrl8387
      @grnd_ctrl8387 5 років тому +90

      @@robertharaldsson2881 Welp, he still learned. The best partners in life are the ones who are willing to learn and be patient.

    • @dennisedwards8954
      @dennisedwards8954 5 років тому +8

      Uh huh. A city slicker but he DID. Knee jerk reaction was to scoff but watching him participate displays gumption....

  • @adonaimorales3560
    @adonaimorales3560 3 роки тому +66

    When he went inside to get his coat I dont know why it really tickled me when he saw his wife inside and was like “hello Edna.”

  • @scottnewton382
    @scottnewton382 2 роки тому +42

    Heimo Korth, what an absolute down to earth and practical dude who really destroys the myth of that anti-social and weird loner who has turned his back on society. Great doco.

  • @deanlevi4250
    @deanlevi4250 8 років тому +519

    Man, I fucking love this docu. I've watched it 100 times.

    • @deanlevi4250
      @deanlevi4250 8 років тому +3

      I've watched that too. Thank you for the recommendation though.

    • @BinAlladin
      @BinAlladin 8 років тому +5

      I will watch this 30.000 times

    • @FenRackety
      @FenRackety 7 років тому +2

      if you wnt to watch more on Heimo, and some others. Look at the show "The Last Alaskans" on discovery channel.

    • @Neelloc1973
      @Neelloc1973 7 років тому +1

      2nd time for me. Great video.

    • @dermeistefan
      @dermeistefan 7 років тому +2

      You might like the "Primitive Technology" channel.. i love watching this guy build stuff

  • @CharlieBoy360
    @CharlieBoy360 6 років тому +848

    Back when Vice was awesome .Before they told you how to think. Instead they just went somewhere for an experience and let you come along and experience it for yourself and make up your own mind.

    • @fireandblood2919
      @fireandblood2919 6 років тому +7

      Douglas Sharp In what way are they trying to make you think?

    • @SlimTravels
      @SlimTravels 6 років тому +10

      Douglas Sharp Yes. This.

    • @sallyanne8815
      @sallyanne8815 5 років тому +9

      joo media

    • @richjones7313
      @richjones7313 5 років тому +5

      munchies:"youve been eating lobster wrong this whole time, and matty matteson or some other brooklyn sap gonna teach you how to eat it"

    • @BoilerBloodline
      @BoilerBloodline 5 років тому +13

      LOL! Too funny! I watched 2/3 of this until I realized your comment and then checked the date. Yep...they were awesome until HBO became a contributor. Some of their new stuff is really good but I somewhat agree, their view is now slanted...which in turn attempts to slant us viewers.

  • @seanjones2456
    @seanjones2456 3 роки тому +24

    This is one of my favorite videos of all time. Heimo and Steven Rinella have planted a seed in my head to enjoy the outdoors.

  • @NativeAngelino
    @NativeAngelino 5 років тому +262

    Mad respect for the kid getting out there and experiencing life out there like that

    • @bk-lx6cb
      @bk-lx6cb Рік тому +3

      You can tell this kid has 0 exp in the wilderness to lol

    • @bk-lx6cb
      @bk-lx6cb Рік тому

      @@DeyRapingEveryone ice cold bayyyyy bayyyyy!

    • @Unfluencer
      @Unfluencer Рік тому +1

      he's an adult who spent 6 days there, relax.

  • @baconalternative4402
    @baconalternative4402 6 років тому +537

    their is no greater wealth than peace of mind.

    • @GP-ci8qt
      @GP-ci8qt 5 років тому +26

      Except spelling

    • @PiloP9
      @PiloP9 5 років тому +4

      there*******************

    • @alubi5575
      @alubi5575 5 років тому

      that there is true.

    • @wet_back
      @wet_back 4 роки тому +2

      Then never have kids

    • @chrisb6484
      @chrisb6484 4 роки тому +6

      @@GP-ci8qt He didn't spell anything wrong,he just used the wrong homonym!
      Who gives a shit, it's a freaking YT comment section!

  • @jscriber100
    @jscriber100 4 роки тому +440

    This was filmed in 2009. Sure hope Heimo and Edna are still going strong.

    • @pill1154
      @pill1154 4 роки тому +46

      In the summer months they live in Fort Yukon, a small native village in Alaska, they leave in the winter months.

    • @pill1154
      @pill1154 3 роки тому +84

      @River Moore because I know them, I work at the store, they always sell my boss furs

    • @leviharrison4127
      @leviharrison4127 3 роки тому +7

      You can find them on the last alaskans show as well

    • @EduardoMoreno-id5mz
      @EduardoMoreno-id5mz 3 роки тому +6

      How can i get in contact with Hiemo and edna. I would like to experience the wilderness out in alaska and get to know know Hiemo and edna

    • @EduardoMoreno-id5mz
      @EduardoMoreno-id5mz 3 роки тому +6

      I would like to learn the ways of living in alaska. Im from texas

  • @ldp6788
    @ldp6788 4 роки тому +99

    I’m impressed with your ability to jump fully into the experience without judgement or pussiness, made this much more interesting

  • @bethroesch2156
    @bethroesch2156 7 років тому +26

    without a doubt one of the toughest men I've seen. He and his wife are pretty badass. I know I could NEVER do what they do. They've built an amazing life

  • @martinbondesson
    @martinbondesson 6 років тому +440

    This was just an amazing little mini-documentary, I was so captivated by the people, scenery and lifestyle. I wish you guys would do a follow up after all these years, and go back for another week. That would have been awesome! Please make it happen

    • @tropickman
      @tropickman 5 років тому +1

      Have you seen the Vice video about Agafia?

    • @pigpeltTV
      @pigpeltTV 5 років тому

      tropickman hardcore old lady no question about that =)

    • @grizzlycountry1030
      @grizzlycountry1030 5 років тому +2

      The show he was on when younger was better. It's also on UA-cam. Look for "braving alaska".

    • @alleycat2697
      @alleycat2697 5 років тому +1

      martinbondesson right. I just said this too. This was just so amazing.

    • @MeowMeow-yw1zp
      @MeowMeow-yw1zp 2 роки тому +1

      The Last Alaskans was one of the best shows ever👍

  • @jessn7034
    @jessn7034 4 роки тому +15

    I cant get enough of Heimo and Edna. I love the show "the last alaskans" i could watch these two all day

  • @peterpemrich6962
    @peterpemrich6962 4 місяці тому +1

    I wish this episode was weeks long these two are such fantastic people. I'm extremely jealous of their way of living and absolutely in awe of their whole setup. Holy hell it's impressive.

  • @str8krillinit.208
    @str8krillinit.208 8 років тому +55

    "Hello Edna" 9:52 Best part right here.

  • @untilitookanarrow
    @untilitookanarrow 9 років тому +135

    I respect this guy totally but he says that we shouldn't have "Civilization" but I feel like it would be a lot harder for him to survive without his shotgun and rifle. The time spent mining the ore for the lead and smelting it and getting the gunpowder is something that he could not do without civilization. Just some food for thought.

    • @mightguy123456
      @mightguy123456 9 років тому +7

      Great point.

    • @isegrim1978
      @isegrim1978 9 років тому +5

      Same thing goes for the clothes. But on the other hand without our modern civilisation there would not be just two people out there.
      It still doesn't render his statement false. He just uses what is available to him and doesn't seem to be a silly dreamer who thinks he can/wants do "everything" on his own

    • @rybor8479
      @rybor8479 9 років тому +10

      Marty Mcfly Civilization is a broad statement. I think he could survive with a makeshift bow etc if a gun wasn't available. He's talking about society and or a place that reaches certain development etc at a specific place in time. just sayin. yea society made guns, but thats not all thats used to hunt.

    • @zachthornton8337
      @zachthornton8337 9 років тому +11

      Rasta Koots It would be foolish not to take advantage of some technology. Clearly he could survive and be happy without those things but they're available and they make his life easier. Also, he is talking about hypothetically if all people lived like he did and then of course it would be different as people would live a hunter gatherer lifestyle in larger groups, which makes life a hell of a lot easier then when you're alone.

    • @jeanpaulchristian3282
      @jeanpaulchristian3282 9 років тому +2

      Marty Mcfly Crap point- if we didnt have the romans- i'm sure we would have developed guns easily by now- in fact the chinese had rockets around the same time as the romans- all you saying- well you wouldnt be shit, without guns, feel offended- its the exact reason he's out there in the first place. I was thinking exactly what he was thinking from years of living life and observing bullshit and politics and being a critical thinker- I agree with him- its a technology thing.

  • @mountainman1728
    @mountainman1728 3 роки тому +7

    I always come back to this one. Classic.

  • @WilliamHill-in6yz
    @WilliamHill-in6yz 9 місяців тому +2

    Heimo and Edna are truly amazing people. Making a life together. Boy wouldn't society be better off learning from these two.

  • @AlexofAddison
    @AlexofAddison 9 років тому +31

    Loved it. It is so hard to find a good show about people living in Alaska that doesn't have a bunch of drama forced into it by the Discovery channel.

  • @matthewromine1723
    @matthewromine1723 7 років тому +58

    Without a doubt, the best documentary VICE ever produced.

  • @vira8880
    @vira8880 3 роки тому +45

    Wish Vice would get back to doing more of this and true journalism

    • @bk-lx6cb
      @bk-lx6cb Рік тому +1

      Right, they've turned into some real whankers lately

  • @erictrudell9927
    @erictrudell9927 2 роки тому +4

    For someone who lives such an isolated, tragic, and kind of brutal life he seems so friendly, happy, and understanding.

  • @diane9247
    @diane9247 5 років тому +124

    The young city guys did alright. This was a superb documentary - and now, Heimo and Edna are practically household names, thanks to the NatGeo channel.

    • @russellwilliams4317
      @russellwilliams4317 5 років тому

      Um... He was famous long before this or that. If you got out once in awhile, you would know this.

    • @SoloKyoto
      @SoloKyoto 4 роки тому +23

      @@russellwilliams4317 lmao way to get exceptionally salty and insult someone for complementing these people.

    • @sam29154
      @sam29154 4 роки тому

      @@russellwilliams4317 calm ur tits ur not special

    • @antthomas7916
      @antthomas7916 4 роки тому +2

      @Rabbit Hole I'm sure you know how to do everything the first time, right? He survived a caught a fish, so yeah, he did alright for not knowing how to do that stuff. Everyone has to start somewhere, you pretentions dolt.

    • @antthomas7916
      @antthomas7916 4 роки тому

      @Rabbit Hole and the only gifted thing you're gifted with is a inferiority complex.

  • @davidbernal3642
    @davidbernal3642 Рік тому +9

    Love the fact that he explains everything in a educational way and makes Thomas kill and clean his kills not showing him what the area is about but showing him what it takes to live there

  • @heath1982
    @heath1982 7 років тому +521

    It's so beautiful, no working a 9-5, no money... just working to survive

    • @K0rci
      @K0rci 7 років тому +29

      But its way more work. Dont just look at the bright side.
      But the salary they get is way more important. Thats right.

    • @peytonthomas4506
      @peytonthomas4506 7 років тому +10

      No tax and you get money just for living here ;)

    • @daddydadpants8820
      @daddydadpants8820 7 років тому +33

      BeAMan it's happy work. working at apple so idiots can buy things they don't understand is depressing

    • @chrisgast
      @chrisgast 7 років тому +5

      I would do that myself, if I didn't have to worry about taxes or a mortgage.

    • @natureskeeper7475
      @natureskeeper7475 7 років тому +14

      Heath how life was.meant to be.

  • @jasonpwnd
    @jasonpwnd 4 роки тому +11

    Man, this was so good. Vice was able to really capture the essence of these beautiful people. I just wanted to hug them both by the end of the video.

  • @mlove2383
    @mlove2383 4 роки тому +4

    I have watched this courageous couple along with their girls for a few years and each show always amazes me. Can I probably not. But I take my hat off to them. God has Blessed them and May they continue for many more years. God Bless

  • @MarvelousPhilly
    @MarvelousPhilly 6 років тому +83

    I love this documentary. I actually saw another one he was in back in the 90s when his adult daughters were just babies then. Only about 1-3yo. This Alaskan survivalist dude, is awesome.

    • @ARvsAK
      @ARvsAK 5 років тому

      L

    • @nayimhorattie9840
      @nayimhorattie9840 5 років тому

      I seen the 90s documentary and second I am seeing this documentary.

    • @ahmedhared2011
      @ahmedhared2011 4 роки тому

      What’s the 90s doc called?

    • @MarvelousPhilly
      @MarvelousPhilly 4 роки тому

      @@ahmedhared2011 Trust me, if I could remember, I'd tell you. But I do know it's here on UA-cam if you'd like to find it.

    • @fdhmcking
      @fdhmcking 4 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/9Umb8FIAc24/v-deo.html

  • @briancostello8053
    @briancostello8053 2 роки тому +3

    I watch this once every few years and man it never gets old.

  • @jking0.o121
    @jking0.o121 Рік тому +6

    Easily the coolest dude in the world. And teaching the kid to fish instead of giving him a fish. Mad respeck.

  • @andy42x
    @andy42x 8 років тому +670

    I lol'ed when his wife scolded him. This dude can survive anything, except maybe his wife's complaining.

    • @whatitdohomeynigguwh
      @whatitdohomeynigguwh 8 років тому +2

      looooooooool

    • @lilrudylp
      @lilrudylp 8 років тому +36

      Ain't that the truth. From the South Pole to the North Pole all wives nag lolzzzz

    • @flyinspirals
      @flyinspirals 8 років тому +11

      Guilty as charged. We receive training in nagging.

    • @jltorres6320
      @jltorres6320 7 років тому +41

      Damn devoted woman to live her ass out there with him.

    • @Drpermer
      @Drpermer 7 років тому +11

      Married men don't live longer, it only seems that way

  • @xxAmandaCormierxx
    @xxAmandaCormierxx 10 років тому +28

    I would love to spend time with these two, this documentary gave me a whole new look on life, truly amazing people. Makes you realize what you take for granted

    • @jakekumra1001
      @jakekumra1001 10 років тому +1

      You should read Into the Wild. Or watch the movie, its very inspirational like this video.

    • @jakekumra1001
      @jakekumra1001 10 років тому

      That's sounds really good, ill definitely check it out! Cheers

  • @jljmonky
    @jljmonky 4 роки тому +7

    In the opening sequence of “The Last Alaskans” Heimo says “it’s easy to die out here, everything else takes work”... potent, and really true in life all around.

  • @lilfrankietellez
    @lilfrankietellez 3 роки тому +2

    9 years later and this video is still so pure.🇺🇸

  • @aggressivearies
    @aggressivearies 9 років тому +16

    I think living in 19 million acres of Alaskan wilderness is just amazing and a big challenge.Heimo didn't abandon the society but he wanted to live in a place where there's no crowd no people around him so he could live a peaceful life with his wife, no city no stress and it's just amazing to live nearby nature and enjoying it's beauty.

  • @ertren6
    @ertren6 8 років тому +62

    man alaska is amazing. I miss living up there. a walk through those woods is so different from a walk through a neighborhood. it is just liberating.

    • @TheNaturesGuardian
      @TheNaturesGuardian 8 років тому

      why did you leave?!

    • @ertren6
      @ertren6 8 років тому +1

      TheNaturesGuardian army trolled me :(. Instead of alaska, they put me in el paso (basically juarez)

    • @markoootz1258
      @markoootz1258 7 років тому

      ertren6 oh! my god!!! juarez??? am from that state "chihuahua" n I hate juarez....

    • @ertren6
      @ertren6 7 років тому

      Markoo Otz well.. not Juarez really.. it's just so close to he border that it may as well be lol.

    • @ITsIMP0RT4NT
      @ITsIMP0RT4NT 7 років тому

      Good god!.... From Alaska to El Paso... Talk about culture shock.. Regardless of wether you're not prejudice towards Mexicans, that's still a straight up shit hole! Are you still living there?

  • @michaelolson571
    @michaelolson571 Рік тому +2

    I heard about this show from Joe Rogans Discipline speech. I've listened to that almost every time I've gone to the gym for the last 4-5 years. Only now I'm I getting to this amazing piece. Well done.

  • @EATSxBABIES
    @EATSxBABIES 10 років тому +15

    I started playing this video in the background (something I often do with VICE videos)....BIG MISTAKE, I couldn't take my eyes off this documentary. These people are so unique and they have over come so much, this is something rare in this day and age. Thank you VICE for exposing everyone to this.

  • @darkshad109
    @darkshad109 10 років тому +32

    I like that the reporter isn't a huntsman type, these survival shows where it's two 'experts' tend to be an awkward ego competition. This guy has the same level of survival skills as the average person, none.

  • @saint-naive
    @saint-naive 3 роки тому +18

    as someone whose family has grown up in similar cabins in another part of alaska, I just gotta say, they’ve always kept a dog in the cabin with them. body heat, nothing beats a dog curled up beside you at night!

    • @BigAl6405
      @BigAl6405 15 днів тому

      I thought that was interesting too he never lets the dog in the house

  • @markmtaylor
    @markmtaylor Рік тому +2

    Heimos Arctic Refuge: Produced by VICE in the 'Golden Year's' deserves its legendary status.

  • @kirsikkaotokka9754
    @kirsikkaotokka9754 7 років тому +665

    I wonder how they are doing now.. Vice should do a check up.

    • @Ronaldo7cr8
      @Ronaldo7cr8 7 років тому +1

      ..agree :)

    • @LazyAces1
      @LazyAces1 7 років тому +66

      They are well. There's a TV show called "The Last Alaskans" on National Geographic and the Korths are one of the groups of people they follow.

    • @isaacibnoumaryama5779
      @isaacibnoumaryama5779 7 років тому +14

      Kirsikka Otokka they doing just fine.
      i was there two weeks ago.
      just believe me. ya hear

    • @kirsikkaotokka9754
      @kirsikkaotokka9754 7 років тому +3

      Mkkkkkkkk

    • @isaacibnoumaryama5779
      @isaacibnoumaryama5779 7 років тому

      Kirsikka Otokka what does that mean?

  • @wayesahmed4766
    @wayesahmed4766 5 років тому +7

    This is an unbelievably loving documentary, I have watched the previous one whereby their two little baby angel were part of their daily life and now they are far away... This is midnight in my country and I am still watching and feeling like I am one of them, Love from Bangladesh for these nature loving people...

  • @sxckenxng1384
    @sxckenxng1384 4 роки тому +5

    Hearing and seeing them crying absolutely broke my heart
    I love them

  • @samo_benko_
    @samo_benko_ 4 роки тому +8

    legit one of the best documentary movies I've seen

  • @MrChickenselects
    @MrChickenselects 8 років тому +8

    What a smart dude. lived there his whole life yet still is super insightful and wise

  • @Toastybuns123
    @Toastybuns123 6 років тому +413

    Can we please get a Heimo update video?

    • @brentloney1535
      @brentloney1535 5 років тому +31

      watch the tv show "The Last Alaskans"

    • @grizzlycountry1030
      @grizzlycountry1030 4 роки тому +4

      Read the book about him called "The Final Frontiersman".

    • @AlBundy310
      @AlBundy310 4 роки тому

      just found this Winter Grizzly Bears Are Bold, Starving and Will Eat Anything

    • @valentinedpg
      @valentinedpg 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlBundy310 so will humans and any other animals... seriously..you have no idea what kind of prediction exists in such given situation. Survival instinct is pretty much the strongest will in all of us - be it upon us or towards our loved ones .

    • @typing8805
      @typing8805 4 роки тому

      @@brentloney1535thanks

  • @ryanschultz4119
    @ryanschultz4119 3 роки тому +6

    Heimo is a Legend!💯 When they turned the bear over, I was ROLLIN!!!😂😂😂 As I was watching this, I couldn't help but feel envious of the life Heimo & Edna have created. They are both so down to earth, kind, & independent. Makes me want to make the outdoors a bigger part of my life!

  • @maggiegarcia6878
    @maggiegarcia6878 8 місяців тому +1

    Out of all the Alaskan shows this was my favorite one I truly miss it. I especially loved heimo and Edna please bring them back on tv!

    • @Stl10699
      @Stl10699 7 місяців тому

      Yeah having lived in alaska Heimo and Edna are real Alaskans. Everyone else acts like theyr all hard but they live in anchorage or fairbanks which is no different then say Minneapolis or other winter cities.

  • @skaz783
    @skaz783 9 років тому +9

    I feel honored to even watch this. I feel indescribable respect for them. Thank you for the documentary!

  • @dundeedolphin
    @dundeedolphin 10 років тому +24

    Love Vice. This piece is resonant of Vice's position within the media community: outsiders, pioneers, revisionists, loners, more real than the mainstream could ever understand.

  • @eligolchert7288
    @eligolchert7288 4 роки тому +49

    I hope this guy is doing good today

  • @carlpahnke8992
    @carlpahnke8992 2 роки тому +3

    Hiemo-my hero. He had the guts to live his dream. I grew up in Wisconsin too and dreamt of living like he has. All I cared about as a kid was hunting and trapping. He has truly "lived" his life as did Bob and the others on the last Alaskans. Hat's off Hiemo and family.

    • @Ace-ke7fq
      @Ace-ke7fq 2 роки тому +1

      have you seen this other couple ''Simple Living Alaska'' they do everything on their own too..nice couple

    • @carlpahnke8992
      @carlpahnke8992 2 роки тому +1

      @@Ace-ke7fq no, haven't seen that-will have to take a peek.

  • @Backstabbio
    @Backstabbio 6 років тому +131

    that was so awesome! Wow. If only Heimo knew about the weird world of youtube commenters... He'd probably move farther north.

  • @akula1085
    @akula1085 7 років тому +334

    9:56 "hello Edna"

  • @user-pr4vf2lp4k
    @user-pr4vf2lp4k 8 місяців тому +1

    11 years ago? Damn, what a beautiful documentary!

  • @shanehayes9349
    @shanehayes9349 4 роки тому +1

    Had the privilege to live just south of Fairbanks at Eielson AFB '15-'18. AK has a special place in my heart now. My first child was born there and we have great friends still up there.

  • @georgerosado5194
    @georgerosado5194 7 років тому +47

    i watch this over & over again..

    • @jakef2044
      @jakef2044 6 років тому +4

      Me too, I consider this a masterpiece if you know what I mean

  • @cipmars
    @cipmars 10 років тому +46

    Wow, I have read all the comments on the first page, and by this time, there were NO comments from inphantile animal protectors! I guess there is still hope in the world! Really good documentary, thank you VICE.

    • @gatobalbieri
      @gatobalbieri 10 років тому

      what does "inphantile" mean?

    • @cipmars
      @cipmars 10 років тому +8

      gatobalbieri Pretencious French word for "clinically childish".

    • @cipmars
      @cipmars 10 років тому

      ***** Yes.

  • @chrissnyder3430
    @chrissnyder3430 5 років тому +1

    I really like this dude. He gets it. Life that is. I'm 49 and Americanized. I wish I could go back 30 years and take a leap of faith like he and Edna.

  • @deathwarmedup73
    @deathwarmedup73 4 роки тому +177

    "here's the stock market page which really affect you up here" -- throws it in the stove

  • @Alex-mi9wq
    @Alex-mi9wq 7 років тому +4

    I actually really love Thomas Morton's work. He's always pretty impartial and gets into whatever weird shit their doing.

  • @dhl671
    @dhl671 6 років тому +273

    All the meat looks so QUALITY....

    • @dhl671
      @dhl671 6 років тому +16

      Even that damn salmon with all that roe!!

    • @MarvelousPhilly
      @MarvelousPhilly 6 років тому +2

      dhl671 definitely!

    • @AlexDerange
      @AlexDerange 4 роки тому +14

      yeah i don't undertsand how people today want no fat in their meat.. like.. no fat makes a dry meat when you cook it, it's impossible to eat.. always look for fat in your meat, that's a sign of quality

    • @benisrael2266
      @benisrael2266 4 роки тому +4

      @@AlexDerange only if its grass fed bro. Research grain vs grass fed meat

    • @burgundyskinned
      @burgundyskinned 3 роки тому

      Non gmo

  • @casedistorted
    @casedistorted 4 роки тому +5

    It’s so crazy to think this guy is still up there. Would love to live up there with this guy for a while, would be so peaceful.
    I couldn’t do it for 35 years though

    • @bk-lx6cb
      @bk-lx6cb Рік тому

      Now here in 2022 this man is the most likely to survive if the world goes to crap ......

  • @MynameisMikeee
    @MynameisMikeee 4 роки тому +1

    Anyone still watching this in 2020? I normally hate these comments but this is one of the best “documentaries” out there. I watch it a few times of year for peace when I am unable to escape into the wild because of work and other such nonsense.

  • @abstractdave
    @abstractdave 8 років тому +70

    Excellent doco. The right questions were asked at the right time, not done in a offensive or overtly challenging manner. Thomas and the crew also got hands on to get really immersed in the experience which no doubt helped them get a true feel for the way of life there and all its challenges. The amount of hunting and trapping at first seemed excessive but I think in that environment being overly prepared and thriving is the way forward as if the weather closes in for months you're better off with plenty in the larder than to be caught out short. Understandable they still get in salad and rice as I guess a pure meat / fat / oil diet (as the surrounding environment would dictate as nothing else grows?) would get boring after time!

    • @japheth6176
      @japheth6176 8 років тому +1

      +dave barbersan people don't eat grizzly bear because it eats carrion and the meat tastes nasty

    • @abstractdave
      @abstractdave 8 років тому

      +nomadic hunter OK. So I guess they would just use the Bear hide only? The rest would just go to waste or to the dog or used for baiting traps?

    • @alannamiller2910
      @alannamiller2910 8 років тому

      +dave barbersan they don't eat the bear because the bear eats really old crap and I'm sure they don't want to eat it

    • @interstateoutdoors5578
      @interstateoutdoors5578 8 років тому +1

      +dave barbersan Lots of people eat bears, myself included. I am sure that they ate the bears, people eat grizzly and black bears all the time.

    • @michaeltesluk623
      @michaeltesluk623 8 років тому +2

      +Interstate Bowhunter Hey there bowhunter. They could have eaten the bear had they cleaned it sooner.You should know that if you hunt. Fact is they left it to long for whatever reason. I certainly would have made the effort to process the bear sooner. As you 'must' know when the gases bloat the animal the risk of eating it increases dramatically.

  • @smokey1517
    @smokey1517 7 років тому +4

    this is the most interesting and uplifting documentary i have ever seen. the world and all the people could all learn a little something about what is truly important in this life. these 2 people are truly an inspiration

  • @carolynspaulding6322
    @carolynspaulding6322 11 місяців тому +1

    love this your love is so powerful you will see this sweet little girl again.

  • @KingsMom831
    @KingsMom831 2 роки тому +1

    Heimo & Edna are my absolute FAVORITE humans on the spinning ball of dust😁
    Everyone should have a grandmother like Edna🥰

  • @eldritchsquirrel3138
    @eldritchsquirrel3138 5 років тому +150

    Somebody mail them out a copy of the Revenant, they'd be into that

    • @BobLoblaw23
      @BobLoblaw23 3 роки тому

      Lol im sure they’re living it

  • @TonchyShultz
    @TonchyShultz 6 років тому +33

    Every time I get tired of civilization again and again, I watch this video for thousand times , also I would like to join him...wonderful video of survival ...I didn't watch better than this ! Thx. for sharing..! You Heimo
    and Agafia from Russia you are my Idol for surviving in wilderness..! :-)

    • @willasn9080
      @willasn9080 6 років тому +4

      Tonchy Shultz
      Where are you from? Germany?

    • @kohannaflute1159
      @kohannaflute1159 5 років тому +3

      Just go man... Spend a few months in the wild. Do your thing.

    • @TonchyShultz
      @TonchyShultz 5 років тому +4

      @@kohannaflute1159 ..I like and I go buddy..I LIKE to be free! woow! 👍🍺😜✌

    • @TonchyShultz
      @TonchyShultz 5 років тому +3

      @@willasn9080 No I' m from BOSNIA ..but I like This video so much..! And HUMAN freedom! ✌🍺👍😍

    • @TonchyShultz
      @TonchyShultz 5 років тому +4

      @Jesus Christ I can tell you maybe you are not close to me ..how many days I'm alone in SOLO Hunting or Hiking ...somewhere in wild forest...trough whole year ..I know that is hard but ...many people are sick of this civilisation and pollution..! If I have chance close to his I will go ..without any words..! Yet everything change in some politics about making similar to his cottage! Ok ..! 👍😊✌

  • @motty420
    @motty420 5 років тому +5

    You know it's gonna be good when you see Thomas Morton

  • @domib.3924
    @domib.3924 5 років тому +4

    I've always wanted a cabin out in the woods, FAR away from any government guy who tells me I can't. Nothing like the feeling of being in a warm cabin in the wintertime, ahh I can only imagine. Sounds like heaven to me.

  • @keeponsearchingearth1543
    @keeponsearchingearth1543 8 років тому +15

    I really enjoyed this documentary. Excellent job. Bless those folks and thank you for bringing their story to life here. Cheers

  • @HotZetiGer
    @HotZetiGer 8 років тому +70

    I feel any visitors needs to consider bringing ammo, salt & sugar for them

    • @lj3507
      @lj3507 8 років тому +14

      Sugar isn't necessary, but I agree on the ammo and salt.

    • @KniceKnafs
      @KniceKnafs 6 років тому +11

      I’d bring a ton of different hot sauces for taco tuesday.

    • @Str8Bangerz
      @Str8Bangerz 6 років тому +2

      And weed

  • @patrickromanowski5911
    @patrickromanowski5911 3 роки тому +1

    That meat grade A1, is crazy how it’s so cold, that he can use his backyard as a freezer. It’s amazing how happy this man is with minimal stuff. Shows how humans can adapt and be happy with minimal material possessions.

  • @casedistorted
    @casedistorted 4 роки тому +13

    It’s so sad hearing about the daughter they lost in the canoe. Hard to imagine how tough it was living out there during that time
    Crazy to think their first daughter was born and died before I was ever born in ‘86

  • @DirtySupreme67
    @DirtySupreme67 10 років тому +18

    Finally something that doesn't make the world look like shit.

  • @Ronaldo7cr8
    @Ronaldo7cr8 7 років тому +33

    Ok, I watched this documentary only 4 time today :D
    Perfect !
    Greetings from Croatia :)

  • @deprime9521
    @deprime9521 Рік тому +6

    its so sweet how he walks into the house and says hello edna as if he hasn’t been living with her and only her for decades😂

  • @jmtz3149
    @jmtz3149 3 роки тому +3

    Twitter would not like this man

  • @darkslayer175
    @darkslayer175 7 років тому +13

    This man has achieved perfect happiness, in the 21st century.

  • @gunnargreene2060
    @gunnargreene2060 8 років тому +6

    These people barely ever see anybody and yet they are probably some of the most humble people you can meet

  • @smileyhappyradio
    @smileyhappyradio 4 роки тому +22

    "Once farming, civilization went downhill from there," true words of wisdom.

    • @AaronVets
      @AaronVets 2 роки тому +1

      Nawww, once capitalism became dominant civilization went downhill. Plant-based agriculture is the key to alleviating a lot of suffering and exploitation from the world. Imagine if everyone hunted these days with our current population...there would be no wildlife left. Animal agriculture is what’s destroying the planet and hunting/fishing isn’t helping matters.

  • @Guitargasm1000
    @Guitargasm1000 5 років тому +3

    I love this stuff. Miss you Dad! I'm thinking of you when I watch stuff like this.

  • @firstlast3395
    @firstlast3395 9 років тому +8

    incredibly moving, touching. this inspires me so much. i spent the first 19 years of my life living in the city and now moved out to the country side, only an hour away from my usual party rocker debauchery filled lifestyle. for 3 years i made an effort to go back on weekends and indulge. Only now am i learning to be at peace, be able to observe the abundant nature around me that i never even noticed before, exquisite. And i mean it actually takes practice. sitting in a tranquil environment is not effective with chaos in my mind from the usual mind chatter or the need to be entertained. learning the importance of moment to moment living. My efforts are aimed to hold a mindset that is whole, and needs nothing else to fill it. The wonders, the lessons of wild. I feel this hole inside me starting to fill up. Il jump up so fast at the opportunity to spend time with people with such a simply wonderful lifestyle. Evolve as nature does I say, balance.

    • @lostoker7836
      @lostoker7836 9 років тому

      +Ken the Coder did someone get offended?

  • @DavidGarcia-nw3xu
    @DavidGarcia-nw3xu 7 років тому +53

    The best video on VICE.

  • @fate6974
    @fate6974 9 місяців тому

    This little documentary was captured so beautifully, well done with how you managed to really show Himo and his lovely wife living their day to day life, it might be freezing in their neck of the woods but they both ooze such warmth and love, not only for one another and you guys filming but especially for their surroundings, not the first documentary I have watched with Himo and his family in it either, they are the same in them all. Good luck to them. Thank you for sharing your life with us.❤

  • @rifkyhabsyi
    @rifkyhabsyi 2 роки тому +4

    Literally to the 1% who's reading this, God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful day.

  • @user-kb4yr7ws5l
    @user-kb4yr7ws5l 7 років тому +382

    "Edna I need my shot gun"😂😂😂

    • @letsgobrandon791
      @letsgobrandon791 6 років тому +1

      Untilted lmao dude I didn’t even catch that. Too dang funny

    • @Mantis_Toboggan_TrashMan
      @Mantis_Toboggan_TrashMan 6 років тому +4

      He's a 100 miles from the nearest people. If he found someone out there he would shit his pants! I wish they would have asked him if he's seen anything strange in the sky.

    • @randommandoade1465
      @randommandoade1465 5 років тому

      @KeriSan San the only law enforcement that far are the State Troopers

    • @nashvilleslim
      @nashvilleslim 5 років тому

      Edna's I need my shotgun aye?

    • @nashvilleslim
      @nashvilleslim 5 років тому +1

      @@randommandoade1465 no there's no troopers, nothing . No TV, no phone, no internet hell, no stores. Nothing!

  • @aaronmoore9812
    @aaronmoore9812 8 років тому +12

    that was excellent, such a beautiful way of life and two lovely human beings