My father's funeral was many years ago today. My father and I used to watched Richard Proenneke programs all the time on WHYY. In honor of my father's life, I'm watching this tonight because he loved Richard Proenneke programs.
My uncle lived up there from the time he was 42 years old came back out of Alaska at 100 years old . Went back at 101 he missed it so much lived to be 103 .
Dick is a modern American hero. One of the last real mountain men. Not that that desire doesn't still exist the problem is the land and government doesn't allow that absolute freedom anymore. I'm sure there are some who live like him now but none as famous and I remember watching these when homes only had 3 TV stations, with lots of aluminum foil. Lol any way thats my opinion he made a strong impression on me
Dickson life was a dream of mine growing up. I'm now in the process of going off grid. After taking care of my mom before she passed then my dad. I'm ready to start this chapter in my life.
Off the grid and living in conjunction with nature...this show was mesmerizing to me as a kid. He made almost everything he needed by hand and had his brother drop off supplies by plane every so often. RIP
Nope, his brother flew up once and spent 6 or 7 weeks filming Dick. His supplies came from Port Alsworth and were frequently brought by his old fried Babe Alsworth, his son Glen or his nephew Leon although over the years many other pilots were involved.
Used to watch “Alone In The Wilderness” on a public tv station while living alone in Vancouver BC during my 20’s. It was and still is comforting and inspirational🙏🏻
Such a good piece of history and a private peaceful life of a true man. And I made the mistake of reading the ignorant comments of so many inconsiderate assholes talking crap about him and eachother. I see why someone would want to get the hell away from every human for 30 years!
This documentary changed my life. I was glued, check out the pbs full docu. He shot, narrated while he built his homestead by himself. He said goodbye to the city life, north of Seattle and lived until he was eighty one. Cabin is still standing, well taken care of. Very similar to the Kilcher Homesteaders came all the way from Switzerland ... Don't blame him... This man was one of a kind.. R.I.P.
One of the best programs on PBS . Try to watch the whole series if you can . It’s like watching an old Disney program on Sunday nights back in the day . Some shots are out of sequence but easily overlooked because it’s that good .
Never ever get tired of this. He was a true minimalist. In his story he climbs the mountain and modestly tells us he opened and closed his hunting season with one shot to cull a Ram. Back in his cabin he makes a Ram stew with his own vegetables and lots of spices. I love when he tells us he likes it extra peppery.
Thank you, everyone, who gave my earlier comment a thumbs up. I'm that same guy who said that comment about it being my father's funeral, and how I was watching it because of his funeral anniversary. The guy with the alias Theo Huxtable😂. Anyhow, thank you all who gave my comment a thumbs up years ago.
This man is the type that is very rare these days. He was tougher and stronger than he looks. He can rip a log into several boards by hand which is something even the fittest person would die trying such a task. I had an uncle like that when I was a kid in the 80s. He could out work guys half his age and not have a skip in his stride. He just celebrated his 92nd birthday about a month ago
My friend Andy put me on to this story. How amazing!!! Everyone should watch this story. We have the ability to find our own solitude if we put our minds to it.
When you watch this, you realize that Jesus _(a master carpenter in his own right)_ was harder than a coffin nail. This man’s masterful use of his tools and surroundings is simply paradigm shifting. It’s amazing to think about being in a place where nobody else it’s.
I so appreciate a near 30 minute view of Dick's adventure. The films were taken and hacked up by people who were/are trying to make a living on this gentle man (also gentleman) and his work. My pride is once again finding these, big chunks of Dick and his homestead with his survival up north. Thank you so much.
Scott, do you have the ability to share more, full length films by Dick? I grew up around Seattle where KCTS used to use these length of segments during those so annoying fund raisers. Following the FR's the films were socked away, though one was able to buy them-though I was not financially able to purchase any. I believe they sold for $40-60? I was a hard working music teacher, not ever a rich one.
I don't have any of the other ones - I wish I did. The one I posted is publicly available on the National Archive website. I only posted to share and watch it myself.
His dedication and work ethic....you know any company he worked for missed him when he was gone....losing someone like that would be a real blow to a business.
I'm grateful that I realized this is my dream early on, im 17. All I want in life is to build a traditional cabin in rural Alaska, grow a homestead and raise a traditional family. I should be moving to Alaska on my own next year!
I wish I was watching this on an old tube tv with an antenna (rabbit ears) sitting up top. This fancy phone is nice but I’d gladly throw it in the road for an experience like Dick’s.
Blueberries are high is Resveratrol. It's been proven to extend life. At 60 now I feel ever abuse I did to my body over the years. God bless you Mr Proennneke.
Something he said reminded me of what I read in a book and it goes like this “sometimes it’s best to put your mind to work and exhaust it, rather than let it rest,in case it gets bored and starts eating you alive.”
R.I.P. Dick hopefully your back at your cabin today. A man with a great vision, and the skill set ,and common sense to pull it off. Thank you to all that told Dick's story, and hope the rangers are R.I.P. to
He was a lucky and mentally strong man. He was lucky to live the life he wanted. I'd at least have a two way radio, for emergencies. I do interact with people. But due to a vision problem, when I cant get out due to cold snowy weather, I can spend up to a week, alone. It does get to me after awhile. Music is my best friend.
Wanicki 357 I totally agree. It completely boggles my mind how my generation (I'm 49) could raise kids like that, because that is not at all how I or anyone I know was raised. I think there is more to it than just the parenting.
undisputed roofer. Yep! He was by Lake Clark and I live across the bay from it. I can’t see it or anything but one day I’m going to rent a float plane to go camp there. It’s 800 bucks to get there. I loved his calm demeanor and no nonsense ness lol.Did you know he was in the Marines? I think the Marines I’m not sure but I know he fought in a war then left it all for the Bush after he came home. Amazing Man.
Drew G Truly inspiring man. His hand carved spoons were beautiful. I also love that he never took any large game because it was too much for 1 person to take a life for. Just an amazing individual all around.
Oh yes Mac, he took large game, deer, moose, caribou, even bear meat is delectable, but he preferred Dall sheep meat. Great wilderness man and adventurer. I think he found peace with his Creator in his travels! Jesus was a carpenters son and Mr. Pereneke was a fine example. God bless you for posting.
In my youth, I had many thoughts of living in this way. Those thoughts were abandoned when I was in my twenties, started a career and was married, raised two children and eventually divorced. Now in my late sixties, this video brought those thoughts. Though I don’t feel that I would be able to endure the harshness of that environment, the thoughts remain. Just God, His creations and me. Makes for great dreams, puts me at peace, yet I also realize the risks and struggles to have enough food and dry wood. I am fairly certain I wouldn’t survive one winter. But I can still ponder it and that’s enough for me.
Buy a trailer along a small river or stream, 30 minutes outside of town. Find a happy middle ground. It's not too late, friend! My goal is to have a small chunk of land within driving distance of my grandchildren where I can shoot guns and get the mail in my underwear
Do you have to buy the land first before you build your cabin? Edit: I’m not even allow to build a deck without a permit at my house on my land that I owned.
Dick actually didn't own the land he built on either. He was allowed 5 year leases by the federal government starting in the 1980s. He built on land that wasn't his own, which is rather strange for a person such as himself.
Just think he lived from 51 on by his self with few interactions with man. This in itself is super amazing. People worship and write books about people but not one is as exciting as Richard was. Every time I watch his video I get a real deep feeling of knowing him and superior respect. Rip!
Was having tea with Dick in that cabin just about 40 years ago. He had a spotting scope set up on a neighboring mountainside and he periodically would get up and look through it. He said according to his records a female grizzly should be emerging from her den any time now. Sure enough, a short time later we watched a sow break through the snow and emerge with a cub or two. The man kept meticulous records and knew that area very well. He could hike from his place down to Lake Clark and over to Port Alsworth at pace that most athletes probably couldn't keep up with.
It's not all bad. We rarely have bands of raiding mauraders swooping upon us to rape the women and enslave the children, while crucifying our flesh like they do in more wild parts of the world. What you speak of is finding a balance.
@88Gibson LesPaul I could not have said it better,i am at that point in my life life,i am having a urge to return to the simple things in life,that made me most happy..like the song says...Return to Innocence..
WE ARE TOO SCARED TO DO WHAT HE DID & ACTUALLY NOT ABLE. HE DID MIRACLES. MOST PEOPLE CAN'T. WHO CAN DO THE WORK HE DID? NO ONE I KNOW. AND HE FILMED EVERYTHING BACK IN THE DAY, WITH MOVIE FILM. HE WAS A PRODIGY. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT HE ACCOMPLISHED. GENIUS, GREATNESS.
my IDOL !!!!!, if you have the opportunity, watch his full movie "Alone in the Wilderness" , about 90 mins long, all about building his cabin and settling on the lake, awesome
I just love these films and so glad they're on here for all to see the skills needed to do half of what Dick has done would be amazing in itself but the building, hunting, filming and writing skills are just some of the many needed to do what Dick has done. there was this fool from Scotland or Ireland who was dropped off in our Canadian forest for one Month with nothing but minimal gear and worse than this, minimal food for perhaps a couple of days. thinking he'd have what it takes to hunt successfully he never used his head and brought a dozen MRE's which would have saved him. as it was he lost almost 20lbs.
i really like old outdoor documentaries...theres something pristine, scerene and wonderful about them, the naration and music are graceful and calming...
uh-oh Bob Swerer will be coming for this. He's kept Dick Proenneke's wonderful life a hidden gem only for people who caught it on PBS or are willing to pay him for the privilege. "Alone in the Wilderness" can and has changed people's lives and more people should see it. A lot of people don't watch much regular TV so they wouldn't stumble across it on PBS like some of us did. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's important enough film and journals that it should be made free to the public everywhere because it can help change the world. Bob seems to be very proactive about keeping it off free sharing websites and such. Dick didn't journal and get all that footage so someone could make a monetary profit off it.
There isn't an electronic copy available right now, but I can pick up a set of disks on Amazon that detail this man's story in Alaska. I've been thinking it would be a good thing to buy them, transfer the information to an electronic format, and upload them. This kind of hard working spirit is a wonderful thing.
I couldn't agree more about Swerer tightly gripping his copyrighted material. I wonder how he came about the copyright from Dick? I suppose he does not own the rights to this portion of it though...or possibly granted the NPS the right to distribute it. I enjoy hearing Dicks voice tell the story versus the narrator in the Swerer productions.
Chad b. Exactly what I told myself. Seriously Alone I’m the wilderness 1 is like ASMR which I never really believed in but man it was relaxing. The voice the nature the sound of the woodworking. Wow
"You're too damn independent, sort of a loaner really", that's what people say about me. I like peace and quiet, other people I know like commotion and drama all the time. I think I may have a little in common with this man.
I had an uncle William growing up. Back in the day he was a fire spotter from a tower. Lived his entire life in Wabos Ontario. Ran a 100 mile trap line. With his Sheppard Josephine he lived a very proud untangled life. Passed away at the ripe old age of 82.
The view is so perfect, even his cabin and yard look like it's a movie set. If he didn't put that canoe in the river and make waves you would think it's a portrait.
I was watching football today, I thought.. what a waste of time. This is a real man.
Football sucks
I come back to this movie every year or so. It inspires me to build my own cabin eventually
My father's funeral was many years ago today. My father and I used to watched Richard Proenneke programs all the time on WHYY. In honor of my father's life, I'm watching this tonight because he loved Richard Proenneke programs.
I’m watching this in the honor of you and your father, friend
God bless you and you Dad!
@@josephcusumano2885 awwww thank you, Joseph. I appreciate that.
Sorry to hear about your dad. Used to watch Alone in the wilderness with my dad too. Makes it special
Where I can yo find Richard proenneke programs
My uncle lived up there from the time he was 42 years old came back out of Alaska at 100 years old . Went back at 101 he missed it so much lived to be 103 .
GOOD
Sure he did! 🙄
I've been here 22 years and I totally understand.
You know you’re a legend when you can make door hinges out of tree stumps using only hand tools 💪🏻
So many of us long for this. I think it's because we're not in "OUR" natural environment. That's why we all have to be medicated.
who is "we", your invisible buddy ?
@@gerardjones7881 making the point of Tyler James once more.
Dick is a modern American hero. One of the last real mountain men. Not that that desire doesn't still exist the problem is the land and government doesn't allow that absolute freedom anymore. I'm sure there are some who live like him now but none as famous and I remember watching these when homes only had 3 TV stations, with lots of aluminum foil. Lol any way thats my opinion he made a strong impression on me
Dickson life was a dream of mine growing up.
I'm now in the process of going off grid.
After taking care of my mom before she passed then my dad.
I'm ready to start this chapter in my life.
Dick not Dickson. ...lol
Good 4 U. I'm too old now.
@@robinflory6109 good luck.on your venture. I hope you live a happy fulfilled life up there.
Best of luck!
Off the grid and living in conjunction with nature...this show was mesmerizing to me as a kid. He made almost everything he needed by hand and had his brother drop off supplies by plane every so often. RIP
Nope, his brother flew up once and spent 6 or 7 weeks filming Dick. His supplies came from Port Alsworth and were frequently brought by his old fried Babe Alsworth, his son Glen or his nephew Leon although over the years many other pilots were involved.
Just reading many of the childish and moronic comments here makes me want to live alone in the wilderness.
Oh go eat a Snickers and relax.
@@albertpparker Lol. Ok
When I watched Alone in the wilderness, I was in awe of this man. A true role model for me.
Very interesting man, what a life he lived. Over thirty years living in his cabin. Just awesome
Every mans dream; to get away from an ungrateful wife, disobedient kids, loud traffic, and a job we hate.
My kids listen. My wife is great and I like my job. The traffic is loud on occasion though.
Still, I wouldn't mind going to visit here.
@Richard Kelbe Caitlin Jenner proved you wrong good sir!
It's called death. Many wait for it.
What's stopping you? Go do it chicken shit.
@@trentjacoby648 his outlook
Used to watch “Alone In The Wilderness” on a public tv station while living alone in Vancouver BC during my 20’s. It was and still is comforting and inspirational🙏🏻
Can you get or find that program "Alone in the Wilderness " today?
Dick Proenneke 🤗 watched his videos 📹 in elementary school 🏫 just tonight I told somebody about this fellow and sent this to them. Good memories ☺
Such a good piece of history and a private peaceful life of a true man. And I made the mistake of reading the ignorant comments of so many inconsiderate assholes talking crap about him and eachother. I see why someone would want to get the hell away from every human for 30 years!
Right there with ya brother.
I cameback to watch Mr. Proenneke again.
This documentary changed my life. I was glued, check out the pbs full docu. He shot, narrated while he built his homestead by himself. He said goodbye to the city life, north of Seattle and lived until he was eighty one. Cabin is still standing, well taken care of. Very similar to the Kilcher Homesteaders came all the way from Switzerland ... Don't blame him... This man was one of a kind.. R.I.P.
I remember watching the documentary about this guy years ago on PBS. Every time it was on, I watched it, and fantasized about doing the same thing.
I'd love to go 6 weeks without seeing anyone. I'm sick of people. I'd.rather be with my dog.
One of the best programs on PBS . Try to watch the whole series if you can . It’s like watching an old Disney program on Sunday nights back in the day . Some shots are out of sequence but easily overlooked because it’s that good .
I envy anyone that was fortunate enough to have a man like Dick in their life. So much to learn from these great men.
Refreshing to see a man like this, and a film like this, as opposed to the drama-nonsense we see on wilderness "reality" shows nowadays.
YES
Amen brother!
Amen
Never ever get tired of this. He was a true minimalist. In his story he climbs the mountain and modestly tells us he opened and closed his hunting season with one shot to cull a Ram. Back in his cabin he makes a Ram stew with his own vegetables and lots of spices. I love when he tells us he likes it extra peppery.
Thank you, everyone, who gave my earlier comment a thumbs up. I'm that same guy who said that comment about it being my father's funeral, and how I was watching it because of his funeral anniversary. The guy with the alias Theo Huxtable😂. Anyhow, thank you all who gave my comment a thumbs up years ago.
I enjoyed hearing Dicks voice. The videos on PBS have a narrator that takes something from the vids. Thanks for sharing.
This man is the type that is very rare these days. He was tougher and stronger than he looks. He can rip a log into several boards by hand which is something even the fittest person would die trying such a task. I had an uncle like that when I was a kid in the 80s. He could out work guys half his age and not have a skip in his stride. He just celebrated his 92nd birthday about a month ago
The camera quality at the time makes the landscapes look like paintings
Life like this is great! Doesn’t get any better than living in and close to nature!!!❤️🙏
My friend Andy put me on to this story. How amazing!!! Everyone should watch this story. We have the ability to find our own solitude if we put our minds to it.
When you watch this, you realize that Jesus _(a master carpenter in his own right)_ was harder than a coffin nail.
This man’s masterful use of his tools and surroundings is simply paradigm shifting.
It’s amazing to think about being in a place where nobody else it’s.
I remember watching this when I was only 6, living my second year in Alaska
I so appreciate a near 30 minute view of Dick's adventure. The films were taken and hacked up by people who were/are trying to make a living on this gentle man (also gentleman) and his work. My pride is once again finding these, big chunks of Dick and his homestead with his survival up north. Thank you so much.
Scott, do you have the ability to share more, full length films by Dick? I grew up around Seattle where KCTS used to use these length of segments during those so annoying fund raisers. Following the FR's the films were socked away, though one was able to buy them-though I was not financially able to purchase any. I believe they sold for $40-60? I was a hard working music teacher, not ever a rich one.
Alone in the Wilderness with Dick was the best.
I don't have any of the other ones - I wish I did. The one I posted is publicly available on the National Archive website. I only posted to share and watch it myself.
I weep and laugh with a great sense of love for this man.
I liked watching the seasons change - 1 month of spring, followed by 1 month of summer, 1 month of fall, and 9 months of winter.
His dedication and work ethic....you know any company he worked for missed him when he was gone....losing someone like that would be a real blow to a business.
Wish I had done this 40 years ago when I had strength and energy. And my joints didn't hurt.
I'm grateful that I realized this is my dream early on, im 17. All I want in life is to build a traditional cabin in rural Alaska, grow a homestead and raise a traditional family. I should be moving to Alaska on my own next year!
I watched this all the time as a kid. They don't make them like Dick anymore. What a workhorse
I am so glad I watched this
Haleluja🥰
I watched the original show, I really loved it, simple story telling at its best
Absolutely love it when the birds 🦅 come down to eat out his hand! Freakin so love it man!
I wish I was watching this on an old tube tv with an antenna (rabbit ears) sitting up top. This fancy phone is nice but I’d gladly throw it in the road for an experience like Dick’s.
Blueberries are high is Resveratrol. It's been proven to extend life. At 60 now I feel ever abuse I did to my body over the years.
God bless you Mr Proennneke.
Each person in the world finds his or her way, Dick has found his . Very excellent video.
I love this program Dick Proenneke every time it comes online
This man and his films are a treasure. 'Alone in the Wilderness' will never be gone from my DVD collection. Thanks for putting this film up on UA-cam.
I hear ya. Every once in a while I need a break from the rat race and I'll watch that DVD and imagine myself being able to live like that.
Something he said reminded me of what I read in a book and it goes like this “sometimes it’s best to put your mind to work and exhaust it, rather than let it rest,in case it gets bored and starts eating you alive.”
Very well said
Oh my goodness😂. Mental illness in a nutshell
The last day Dick was there must hae been hard. The day he left for good must have broken his heart.
R.I.P. Dick hopefully your back at your cabin today. A man with a great vision, and the skill set ,and common sense to pull it off. Thank you to all that told Dick's story, and hope the rangers are R.I.P. to
When did he pass?
@@integrityminded5315 April 20 2003
@@davidvogel8987 ok thanks
He was a lucky and mentally strong man. He was lucky to live the life he wanted. I'd at least have a two way radio, for emergencies. I do interact with people. But due to a vision problem, when I cant get out due to cold snowy weather, I can spend up to a week, alone. It does get to me after awhile. Music is my best friend.
I remember watching this year's ago with my dad, we had the DVD for it.
Lord, send us more men like Dick Proenneke.
Men like this are made not born.
He did. Those men are currently serving time for trespassing on private land and building a cabin without permit.
Tom Eddy wow love that comment
Greg Lamatrice Tom is right I’m seeing a lot oh hating on the millennial generation but the people who say that are the ones who raised them
Wanicki 357 I totally agree. It completely boggles my mind how my generation (I'm 49) could raise kids like that, because that is not at all how I or anyone I know was raised. I think there is more to it than just the parenting.
We live right across the inlet from where he lived. He’s my hero!
Really?
undisputed roofer. Yep! He was by Lake Clark and I live across the bay from it. I can’t see it or anything but one day I’m going to rent a float plane to go camp there. It’s 800 bucks to get there. I loved his calm demeanor and no nonsense ness lol.Did you know he was in the Marines? I think the Marines I’m not sure but I know he fought in a war then left it all for the Bush after he came home. Amazing Man.
@@AkChiVibes I cant believe he lived there for 30 years! So amazing. What a unique, down to earth person.
Drew G Truly inspiring man. His hand carved spoons were beautiful. I also love that he never took any large game because it was too much for 1 person to take a life for. Just an amazing individual all around.
Its kinda like saying africa is accross the bay from india so
Incredible skills . Look at the fine way h e makes the double door hinges with simple tools.
It’s so wonderful to watch Dick
That's what she said😂
I know I watch dick all day long
One thing I notice is that he is always well groomed and clean shaven. He is clearly thriving.
I was surprised to learn he never took large game and then he released that fish. Clearly he was thriving.
Oh yes Mac, he took large game, deer, moose, caribou, even bear meat is delectable, but he preferred Dall sheep meat. Great wilderness man and adventurer. I think he found peace with his Creator in his travels! Jesus was a carpenters son and Mr. Pereneke was a fine example. God bless you for posting.
In my youth, I had many thoughts of living in this way. Those thoughts were abandoned when I was in my twenties, started a career and was married, raised two children and eventually divorced.
Now in my late sixties, this video brought those thoughts. Though I don’t feel that I would be able to endure the harshness of that environment, the thoughts remain. Just God, His creations and me. Makes for great dreams, puts me at peace, yet I also realize the risks and struggles to have enough food and dry wood. I am fairly certain I wouldn’t survive one winter. But I can still ponder it and that’s enough for me.
Buy a trailer along a small river or stream, 30 minutes outside of town. Find a happy middle ground. It's not too late, friend! My goal is to have a small chunk of land within driving distance of my grandchildren where I can shoot guns and get the mail in my underwear
It helped that he was a great carpenter and a very hard worker.
Is a shame that they don't make nature programs like this anymore
He is more than a man. He is what a real Human should be.
Imagine living this life out there with no internet, no GPS, no satellite. Crazy how the world has changed.
Legend
Do you have to buy the land first before you build your cabin?
Edit: I’m not even allow to build a deck without a permit at my house on my land that I owned.
Dick actually didn't own the land he built on either. He was allowed 5 year leases by the federal government starting in the 1980s. He built on land that wasn't his own, which is rather strange for a person such as himself.
He did this from 60 to 80. I will be 60 in June, hope I can make til June. Lol!
While watching this it takes me to the real beauty of the world, it gives me incredibly peace of mind. I belong in wilderness!
Just think he lived from 51 on by his self with few interactions with man. This in itself is super amazing. People worship and write books about people but not one is as exciting as Richard was. Every time I watch his video I get a real deep feeling of knowing him and superior respect. Rip!
This is a whole lot more than a little bit special.
Was having tea with Dick in that cabin just about 40 years ago. He had a spotting scope set up on a neighboring mountainside and he periodically would get up and look through it. He said according to his records a female grizzly should be emerging from her den any time now. Sure enough, a short time later we watched a sow break through the snow and emerge with a cub or two. The man kept meticulous records and knew that area very well. He could hike from his place down to Lake Clark and over to Port Alsworth at pace that most athletes probably couldn't keep up with.
What a story !
It must have been amazing to be there in his cabin with him talking one on one.
"Boy, this is pretty nice here, let's not spoil it"
Great man just a man to emulate because hes humble hardworking and has a great attitude. Hes one with nature. Not above it
Great affirmation of the Great Creator!
The idea of living so alone and not seeing another person for six weeks feels like a window opening in my mind to me. Maybe it's just what I need.
They dont make em like this guy anymore.
Dick was a pioneer and hero of my generation 💛👍👍
He lived a life so many of us dream about but never dare
But human family and friends are good to have.
Not to mention medical care when needed.
It's not all bad. We rarely have bands of raiding mauraders swooping upon us to rape the women and enslave the children, while crucifying our flesh like they do in more wild parts of the world.
What you speak of is finding a balance.
@88Gibson LesPaul I could not have said it better,i am at that point in my life life,i am having a urge to return to the simple things in life,that made me most happy..like the song says...Return to Innocence..
@88Gibson LesPaul so very true..makes us think
WE ARE TOO SCARED TO DO WHAT HE DID & ACTUALLY NOT ABLE. HE DID MIRACLES. MOST PEOPLE CAN'T. WHO CAN DO THE WORK HE DID? NO ONE I KNOW. AND HE FILMED EVERYTHING BACK IN THE DAY, WITH MOVIE FILM. HE WAS A PRODIGY. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT HE ACCOMPLISHED. GENIUS, GREATNESS.
my IDOL !!!!!, if you have the opportunity, watch his full movie "Alone in the Wilderness" , about 90 mins long, all about building his cabin and settling on the lake, awesome
People are the problem. A man on his own, independent, is at peace.
In the movie The Razors Edge someone said it’s not hard being religious when you are alone on a mountain top.
@@rushmanandtucker762 I've been alone on many mountain tops, but it's actually better with your friend along to enjoy the scenery and share lunch.
Has nothing to do with Sex or Race women or man, lets hope 1 can't stand themselves that much.
Either yr a extrovert or Introvert.
I just love these films and so glad they're on here for all to see the skills needed to do half of what Dick has done would be amazing in itself but the building, hunting, filming and writing skills are just some of the many needed to do what Dick has done. there was this fool from Scotland or Ireland who was dropped off in our Canadian forest for one Month with nothing but minimal gear and worse than this, minimal food for perhaps a couple of days. thinking he'd have what it takes to hunt successfully he never used his head and brought a dozen MRE's which would have saved him. as it was he lost almost 20lbs.
My dad used to show me these when I was a kid. Great find.
There had to be a moment in his life he wished he would've done it a lot sooner than at 50 years old. This man is a legend.
50 is the perfect age for this. That’s about the time you realize yourself..
i really like old outdoor documentaries...theres something pristine, scerene and wonderful about them, the naration and music are graceful and calming...
I live here and it's true.
uh-oh Bob Swerer will be coming for this. He's kept Dick Proenneke's wonderful life a hidden gem only for people who caught it on PBS or are willing to pay him for the privilege. "Alone in the Wilderness" can and has changed people's lives and more people should see it. A lot of people don't watch much regular TV so they wouldn't stumble across it on PBS like some of us did. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's important enough film and journals that it should be made free to the public everywhere because it can help change the world. Bob seems to be very proactive about keeping it off free sharing websites and such. Dick didn't journal and get all that footage so someone could make a monetary profit off it.
There isn't an electronic copy available right now, but I can pick up a set of disks on Amazon that detail this man's story in Alaska. I've been thinking it would be a good thing to buy them, transfer the information to an electronic format, and upload them. This kind of hard working spirit is a wonderful thing.
One Man's Alaska is publicly available at the National Archive website linked above. I only posted to share and watch myself.
I couldn't agree more about Swerer tightly gripping his copyrighted material. I wonder how he came about the copyright from Dick?
I suppose he does not own the rights to this portion of it though...or possibly granted the NPS the right to distribute it.
I enjoy hearing Dicks voice tell the story versus the narrator in the Swerer productions.
They either dig or starve so the dig. Love that line
Awesome,first time ive seen this guy and his work.
This is a real survival man , I wacth this all the time since I was a kid
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!!!!
PBS still plays his documentary “Alone in the Wilderness”. His house considered a historic home and is part of the National park now.
just the fact that there are so many people here trying to make this video fit into their politics shows how far from reality they have gone.
Gimme more ☺️❤️. One of the last few documentaries …. Nothing is real anymore!!!
I miss Alaska! When I left I felt like I left a piece of my soul.
Why did you leave?
I also left it about 2 years ago. I was there 24 years. I really miss it!
I hate Texas!!
This is a man's MAN!!!✊🏽
He looks satisfied what else needed for happy life.
Thanks joe... I will watch the rest of the podcast after this.
Chad b. Exactly what I told myself. Seriously Alone I’m the wilderness 1 is like ASMR which I never really believed in but man it was relaxing. The voice the nature the sound of the woodworking. Wow
When did he mention this? Big fan but i found this separately
That's the exact reason I'm here too!
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@@Care_Soul lol nice. Thanks for telling Anton I could not remember what number JRE it was from 2mo ago.
What a decent man, everytrue man dreams of that chalenge and beutty only nature for a piece of mind. praise YAH always.
"You're too damn independent, sort of a loaner really", that's what people say about me. I like peace and quiet, other people I know like commotion and drama all the time. I think I may have a little in common with this man.
I would have loved to have met the man and shared a bowl of beans and good conversation. RIP MR. Proenneke.
I had an uncle William growing up. Back in the day he was a fire spotter from a tower. Lived his entire life in Wabos Ontario. Ran a 100 mile trap line. With his Sheppard Josephine he lived a very proud untangled life. Passed away at the ripe old age of 82.
This makes me so very, very happy. Thank you, Dick, for documenting your experience giving us the chance to live it a little too :)
wish i had the balls to live like the dude
It's probably not that bad. The worst thing would be all the ticks and mosquitos.
@James Cole …and the BEARS.
The view is so perfect, even his cabin and yard look like it's a movie set. If he didn't put that canoe in the river and make waves you would think it's a portrait.
Such good documentation.