Alone in the Wilderness

[Mountainwalker]

If you have a reasonable broadband connection take a look at this doco called Alone in the Wilderness . It was filmed by Richard Proenneke in 1969 and documents his first year in the Alaskan wilderness. It shows him building a log cabin with not much more than an axe and a set of chisels. He ended up living at Twin Lakes for 36 years until the age of 86.

Enjoy.

 

[tjwuk]

Hi,

Already been done, http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45026

It does make interesting viewing though, I have both videos, nice to see all that open space etc.

Cheers

 

[moab]

I have read his book "One Man's Wilderness: An alaskan odyssey" about five times now, one of my favourite ever books, thanks for the link (did not know there was film from his time in Alaska)

 

[Mountainwalker]

I have read his book "One Man's Wilderness: An alaskan odyssey" about five times now, one of my favourite ever books, thanks for the link (did not know there was film from his time in Alaska)

Yes after watching Alone in the Wilderness, I ordered the book on amazon. Just amazed by this guys skill set and tenacity. Obviously a talented individual as his ability with the camera delivers some beautiful images.

 

[Mountainwalker]

Hi,

Already been done, http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45026

It does make interesting viewing though, I have both videos, nice to see all that open space etc.

Cheers

THe youtube site in the other post only provides a 9 minute snap shot, the link I provided is the complete 1 hour documentary.

Didn't realise there were two videos, must track the other down, what is it called?

 

[tjwuk]

Yes sorry, should have added that.

http://www.dickproenneke.com/

As you say the videos are available elsewhere as well!

Good thought provoking stuff, dissapear in the wilderness.

 

[brumstar123]

Ive just been onto your website and down loaded the 10 bushcraft books, yet to read them though, thanks for the link tenderfoot

 

[bandel4]

Thank you so much for the video and links!

 

[stephendedwards]

Hey Mountainwalker,
Aussie abroad here, wondering where you got those panniers for the GS from? Are the Andystrapz?

Steve

 

[rik_uk3]

If you have a reasonable broadband connection take a look at this doco called Alone in the Wilderness . It was filmed by Richard Proenneke in 1969 and documents his first year in the Alaskan wilderness. It shows him building a log cabin with not much more than an axe and a set of chisels. He ended up living at Twin Lakes for 36 years until the age of 86.

Enjoy.

A good firefox addon is Download Helper, instead of watching just download it to your hard drive.

 

[Mountainwalker]

Hey Mountainwalker,
Aussie abroad here, wondering where you got those panniers for the GS from? Are the Andystrapz?

Steve

Yes Andystrapz, best panniers money can buy.

 

[Mountainwalker]

A good firefox addon is Download Helper, instead of watching just download it to your hard drive.

Cheers, was wondering how to do that.

 

[fred gordon]

Just ordered the book from Amazon after watching the YouTube piece. Is the video/DVD available anywhere?

 

[superc0ntra]

I got the video a while ago and recently bought the book as well. There is some outstanding footage there that really leaves many other nature films behind.

 

[Mountainwalker]

I got the video a while ago and recently bought the book as well. There is some outstanding footage there that really leaves many other nature films behind.

I love the footage of the wolverine rolling in the snow and the close up of the moose in the heavy snow. A talented man indeed.