this is how people were meant to live, with daily purpose and work, this is happiness and fulfillment, and we wonder why depression is so strong these days.
Facts! Everyone waste to much time chasing the all mighty dollar to try and live a life they think they want because the television told them this is how they should live.
I disagree. Very few people would be happy with his situation. Most would lose their minds, literally. Most people, nearly all, do not cope well with isolation from other people. International standards compare isolation with torture. Imagine being alone with nothing but your thoughts 6 weeks or more at a time and the monotony only broken occasionally by a copter pilot for maybe 15 minutes.
@@tarstarkusz yes, too few people fail to realise this way of life would suck for most people, no human contact is not natural, the winters must have been especially awful.
Dick was AMAZING. Cant get enough. Poor old guy was too old at this point to make the narration as strongly compelling as the earlier videos. Long live his spirit. My biggest inspiration.
Joshua Fenby No, bob did the PBS and most narrations of Dicks story reading from Dicks journal from his years there. In this video dick is the one that sounds odd and Bob is the clear one.
Bob has done good work putting together these documentaries. I bought the two Alone in the Wilderness DVD. Well worth it. I watch them every once in a while. I don't tire of seeing what Dick was able to accomplish.
Dick's recordings should be made available to the public. The lessons of resolve and human spirit and coexistence with nature are too deep to keep hidden behind a paywall. There's so much potential here to reach and impact a larger audience.
My childhood was partly spent living pretty similarly to this in the Yukon Territory, at the time it didn’t seem to out of the ordinary to me it was just how we lived. We had a copy of One Mans Wilderness back then and I loved the pictures in that book as his cabin looked so cozy and I could look out our windows and see similar scenery and weather.
Many viewers wish they could live like this. It may be better to try it more like in "Swiss Family Robinson" rather than in a place with such hostile weather conditions. Millions of people live and survive quite well in tropical or sub- tropical conditions. Few possess the skills needed to survive as this man did. My wife and I blew off city life to buy a small 13 acre hobby farm, built our infrastructure, out buildings, fences, barn and two houses all after our kids left the nest. We were 46 years old when we took this new lifestyle on. Prior to that change we lost everything we had twice including our homes. We lost one of our children (one of our twin daughters) unexpectedly at two years old. That was 38 years ago. We are nearly 65, married 46 years and retired now (finally). Never regretted any of it. We raised calves, milked cows, took care of more than two hundred chickens, grew corn, potatoes, peas, beans, blue berries, peaches, figs, apples, plums, tomatoes and other produce. We raised dogs to sell as pets, learned to raise rye grass and put up hay. We learned to can our own fig preserves and to make fantastic pickles from our cucumbers.. We learned to butcher and to heat with wood. Not much money now but we ended up with a simple and comfortable life style that is all paid for. It has always been very rewarding. We made our living online and doing many things on the side. Neither of us has had to work a 9 to 5 job since 1995. We have been free! God gets all the credit, especially for delivering us out of many hardships and close calls along the way. He provided the income and resources to buy and build out everything we own. We started with $1,600 cash and a dream. That is all we had. If you want change go for it and make the commitment. Expect a lot of new education earned the hard way because it is not as easy as it looks. Before jumping somewhere off the grid and out of the system you best try it our way. You probably will never graduate to off grid living, few succeed at that. Same takes even greater survival skills such as solar, wind and conservation measures not to mention austerity measures galore! Also if you have a spouse you better be Best friends as we are because you will be spending nearly every waking moment together! Best wishes to you as you discover your new adventure.
The Woods and the Mountains: The daughter we lost was one of our two year old twins. We miss her very much even 38 years after losing her, but she is with God and we will see her soon. We no longer grow our food, just the fruit orchard now and a little canning of preserves. Our milk cow died of old age so we no longer milk a cow or raise calves. I miss that but the work of that is huge. We still keep a few chickens for eggs only. They are all pets with names so no more butchering. My health is going downhill fast but my wife is very spry and youthful so I believe we can hang in there for a long while yet. It is wonderful to own so much land but couples wanting this lifestyle must be willing to work very hard and also be prepared for old age when infirmity sets in making the work much harder to manage. Thanks for your comment and God bless you too!
I made a comment over 3 years ago and got several responses plus lots of thumbs up 👍. Looking back I was told if you r always trying to get the perfect picture you end up missing a lot special moments. So true I have witnessed the porcupine Caribou herd over 2 seasons when stationed at Bar 1 or Komakuk Beach Dewline site along with Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Arctic Foxes, Wolverine Sandhill Cranes, Falcons, Beluga Whales and Ravens plus tons of migratory birds. Point is not a lot of pics but a lifetime of memories. Dick made movies but enjoyed priceless interactions with nature which he shared unknowingly with millions. A life well lived without worrying about 401 k, rrsp maple 🍁 beautiful scenery has no price.
this man was one of the first people that came into a real civilization and send F that going back to the way it was in the frontier days admired this man watch this video in jail and had every single person in my cell during Super Bowl watching this instead of Super Bowl it was entirely incredible changed my entire life I'm now a professional woodworker and I must say God bless this man!
Well done to you Sir turning your life around. I am sure Mr Proenneke would be happy to know that his life had such a positive influence on you. God Bless.
I watched his film wen i was 8yo on PBSKids at 12am, I remember that day like it was yesterday. My parents went out clubing on a weekday, left me & my brother at my grandparents house. Next day i went out to buy popsicle sticks & glue. Miss those days, life was way simpler & i was soo innocent. This guy changed my perspective of life R.I.P. 🙏
Joseph Triplett Super Bowl #53 sucked. Bigtime!. I believe the score was 13 to 3. New England over L.A. Rams. It was sooo boring that I would have rather been in jail. Lol
I purchased the recent anniversary edition of this book, and have read it cover to cover several times…..it’s as if one is walking right beside Mr. Proenneke through the whole process.
This man was so talented. I can't imagine building all the things he did and with the simplest of tools. That cabin looks as good as a prefab already made and put together. Glad he was able to live his dream and not get injured or attack by some animal.
These videos were incredible for me to watch in the first place. Then I saw this man feed a wild bird in his cabin while making stew and and realized this individual truly did live a miraculous and peaceful life out in the Alaskan Bush. Moreso than any of us will in modern society with all of our luxuries. No cell phones or wifi and there is only the sounds of nature... beautiful.
I remember seeing the pbs show one night with Mr Proenneke and you could tell his attention to detail with everything he did. I don't think he knew what the term "it's good enough' meant it had to be done right or not at all. As far as the isolation goes I worked on the American built cold war Dewline in the Canadian arctic sector for about 10 years doing tours of 5 to 9 months with as few as 12 people operating a radar station. Summer could be nice but winter with 24 darkness could be pretty bleak when the wind was blowing at 60 knots and it was minus 55 centigrade combined minus 80 with windchill. I worked at several stations and always remember being in the Yukon which was less than 20 miles from the Alaska border on the coast of the Beaufort sea we did not see the sun for 6 weeks because we had the brooks mountain range about 10 miles behind the station. I was only in my early twenties and was told its ok to talk to yourself as long as you don't start answering because then you have become bushy and time to go back to civilization for a vacation. Not sure if people read comments but an old English mechanic I worked with was in the tail end of WW2 would say sometimes you just have to watch and take in the scenery because life is unpredictable.
.... Yes, here reading comments! Thanks for sharing your story. I think we answer ourselves all the time - I'd imagine it's how the human brain works-out problems and find solutions before putting ideas into action. . . we just don't answer outloud.
Thanks so much for sharing! Such imagery and perspective. That solitude rips at a man, but sometimes we demand it. Primal sensory experience and a true need for spatial awareness. And boy the scenery 🥰
This is so amazing... I loved listening to the wind, waves ...reminded me of where I grew up on the St Lawrence River across from Cornwall, Ontario Canada.... Thank you for posting... lovely to hear Dick Proenneke's voice....
Does he sound confused? Threatened? Sad? Angry? No he sounds ……. Get this…… happy. 100% healthy and happy. Self reliant and un-tarnished by humanity. No competition for anything from anyone. Just he and life. Meant to be.
They made a documentary about him from beginning to end of 40 years on Twin Lakes Alaska until he came back. A real adventure story. "Alone in the Wilderness".
Dick lived life on his terms. It may have been hard at times but apparently he enjoyed the solitude and living among the we wildlife He was a special type of person to live without radio, television, or phone.
All good points! Without indoor plumbing, running water, electricity, roads,etc. If he got injured he’d have to wait until the next visit from Babe. Could he 6 months. Madness! Nothing but respect for the guy.
Modern video cameras show Twin Lakes to be even more beautiful- than it appears in these old video films; I can see why Proenneke loved this valley; one of God's great creations!
I absolutely love the mountains. Dick is a special type of man. I honestly don’t know that I could do what he did. We’re spoiled with the luxuries we have today and the convenience of things surrounding us. 1 day I hope to be able to build a cabin in the mountains and spend as much time as possible there.
Apparently he lived this life when I was a kid dreaming about the wilds of Alaska. Now that I am over 60 I see this through different eyes. I have been alone in the rugged wilderness, far from any other living soul. It can be an eerie feeling being so isolated in such unforgiving country. I think I would want some company, for a few reasons. But this gentleman seemed right at home with only the wild creatures as his companions. Quite a unique story.
What a wondrous person truly inspiring, I have so much respect for this man living the life I can only dream of I watch all the videos with interpretation and love them thank you so much
I thought I had seen all of the "Alone In The Wilderness" videos, until I came across this one tonight. I believe that Dick's brother did the narration on all the other videos, this is the first time I've heard Dicks' voice. I'm convinced that the series would not have been nearly as successful or pleasant to listen to, if Dick had done the narration. Sometimes I put a video on before bedtime, just for the soothing voice to take me on a wilderness fantasy.
I am finding all kinds of Dick Proenneke videos recently. They were removed a while back because of copy write rules. Great to have them all here again. YES The Narration is a Great Part of the Videos. Thanks.
I saw a Bigfoot in Dec. 1973 in northern Illinois. If I never see another one that will be fine with me. My next door neighbor saw one standing in a shallow lake in Wisconsin in the early 1950s. He only told me about his sighting after he heard me talk about mine. He didn't want to seen as some kind of nut. Me, I have had many "paranormal" experiences. I don't much care what other people think. This is America. Think whatever you want to.
I remember watching this as a child...this mans life is A National Geographic..Twin Lakes is on my bucket list!!..Mr. Proeneckies cabin is still there..I know because I researched the whole life span. It's not just a video.
This is awesome..that he even attempts to do this alone...in the wilderness..Especially in AK....so self sustainable and a true frontiersman...an true Craftman....
good guy4life taxes followed him too. Everything you buy is taxed as is fuel and property. Life will never be truly wonderful until we are with God in eternity.
Great video, what an amazing man. I would have loved to spent 12 months there Untill age of 13 I grew up in a small village in South Caucasus, a village with 15 families , no running water or electricity Almost all men had some skills in carpentry, stone masonry & other skills, Winter would be anywhere from -10 to -25 C, and our best friend in the house was our wood oven & heater All food was organic, fresh bread or lavash was made by my aunty & grandmother, home made cheese, butter, yogurt and plenty of eggs and chooks I dreamed of escaping to a modern country and life style, BUT NOW I dream only of going back to my old village and life style
I lived like this for 2 years when I was a youngster. Some young ppl backpack through Europe. Not me, o spend 2 years living off the land in the north. I still think of it occasionally and I must say I do miss it more as i grow older.
Dick built that cabin in a relatively short period of time but the cabin was 11x15 (165’). People kept chiding me that mine was taking so long to build but mine is 810’.
Thx Bob. for this video ..Dick was my IDO long time before, I heard about him and I watch every video of this Very brave & Giant man .Thx for this video and GOD Bless you! Greetings for whole his FUN from Canada.🍁💕👍🥂👌🍁
Hello Tonchy Thank you for your kind words ! Glad to hear you enjoy the shows ! Dick was a great man and has inspired so many. We miss him ! Thank you again !
@@swererjralone I believe many people missing him ...also I miss him too and his adventure..I'm profesional Carpenter and so many things I can do but he was truly Legend! R.I.P. 👍💕🍷🍁👍
@@YanksandBritsProductions Believe me, when you are living in silent solitude and work hard to survive without convenient grocery stores nearby, you too would doctor up a stew more than you realize. Ive lived like that too. Been in the Alaska bush for over 20 years now. The complete silence does something to you and you find yourself exaggerating just about everything, including eating. You learn to live with the mindset of preparing for the worst and going absolutely nuts at meal time. You want to enjoy every bite and morsel while realizing it's not a dream, but reality.
WOW God Our Heavenly Father Loves His Beautiful Creation. He looked at all He created, the mountains, trees and streams of cold clear water, the momma bear and her cub, the blue jay and then He formed man and put him in this garden so He could walk and talk with him in the cool of the evening. Our Father looked and said it was good.
I only pray I could be as healthy as this man is at 70 plus I'm 47 years old and I already have major back problems and other health problems I don't see me getting nowhere near 70
It was a wonderful life, for Mr. Proenneke, really wonderful. _(I'd sure like a little insight to the 120+ downvoter's and their mindset for it . . . there's no accounting for taste I guess!)_
I don't think that most people can identify with the type of solitude that you would be with every single day. You see what he does and it is a very condensed and edited version of what his weeks were like. Trust me when I tell you there would be lots of downtimes. Especially in the harsh winter. It seems as if he is canoeing and wildlife filming all the time in picturesque, fall-like weather. You would have to be very comfortable being alone. I am an only child and I am not sure that I could do this. It takes a very unique person to adopt this sort of life and be content with it. I have been alone a lot in the woods and although very beautiful I am always glad to return to civilization as crazy as that sounds.
@@blainwilson7937 I have lived alone since 1997, I am 78 years old. I live a life of extreme solitude, I am a recluse, I have no living family left. I have outlived all my friends and acquaintances. My 14 year old dog died four months ago and I don’t intend to get another one. I much prefer animals to people, but do not feel I can take on another dog with all the hiking I used to do. I never had children, consequently no grandchildren. I have never been much of a people person, I am extremely self-sufficient. I am perfectly happy being alone, and I have never experienced loneliness. Of course, I’m a little bit crazy but I’m not insane.
Can’t imagine how alert he would have had to be all the time, how much he had to plan in advance. It would be a dangerous existence if you were not keenly skilled in what it takes to thrive in a true wilderness. Grizzly bears, wolverines, top apex predators around every bend. His building skills were very impressive.
Lived in remote Alaska 40 years never saw a wolverine retreat before that’s odd! They’re like the honey badger of North America they don’t give a shit at all!! Beautiful country I wish I’d lived like this much serenity and peace freedom
Yeah. Same for me. Sarcoidosis, Brugada syndrom, degenerative disk disease, spinal stenosis, recovering from lymphoma, no way I could abandon society. Forced out of the Marines as well. Health problems suck
I have health challenges as well, but I am going to move off Grid, but only 30 minutes, no more than an hour to the closes city. And I will let the closes EMS, First Responders know were I am. I also will have a companion with me.
These videos need to be made downloadable at a reasonable price. I am a retired American living in the Philippines and the cost of shipping those videos here is cost prohibitive.
So glad to see rifle and handgun as equipment available in the cabin. He ought to have had the handgun [assuming 44 or 45 cal.] with him when he went out filming the bears. Also surprised he used a fireplace where most of the heat would have gone up the chimney and cold could have come down into the interior ... instead of the larger camp iron stove that radiated much more heat.
this is how people were meant to live, with daily purpose and work, this is happiness and fulfillment, and we wonder why depression is so strong these days.
Well said
Facts! Everyone waste to much time chasing the all mighty dollar to try and live a life they think they want because the television told them this is how they should live.
I disagree. Very few people would be happy with his situation. Most would lose their minds, literally. Most people, nearly all, do not cope well with isolation from other people. International standards compare isolation with torture. Imagine being alone with nothing but your thoughts 6 weeks or more at a time and the monotony only broken occasionally by a copter pilot for maybe 15 minutes.
@@tarstarkusz yes, too few people fail to realise this way of life would suck for most people, no human contact is not natural, the winters must have been especially awful.
Not necessarily. We’re obviously social creatures and are predominantly inclined to live in groups.
He lived those 30 years the way he wanted to, period. 100% respect to him for his simple yet difficult yet rewarding life.
100%
I was going to argue with you but nope 30 years! It was that long? After six months my family would forget I was alive the bastards!
I looked in the dictionary under courage and bad to the bone, his picture was in both.
Been out there. Truly unspoiled.
Dicks videos has shown me that life is a beautiful struggle that brings a quiet peace to soul.
Watch one of these presentations before going to bed at night. It relaxes you and you sleep great.
Had to smile when I saw this comment as I’m doing just that!
Oh mate yes, Malcolm Douglas will show you Australia the proper way before all the bullshit 200k 4wd’s
Dick was AMAZING. Cant get enough. Poor old guy was too old at this point to make the narration as strongly compelling as the earlier videos. Long live his spirit. My biggest inspiration.
He didn't narrate the other videos..Bob swer did
The Miz75 he did narrate the other ones it shows him talking
Joshua Fenby No, bob did the PBS and most narrations of Dicks story reading from Dicks journal from his years there. In this video dick is the one that sounds odd and Bob is the clear one.
@@joshfenby4170 he didn't narrate them nor did he read any of his journals. There are parts where he does talk but not narrate or anything.
What a man ,doing what some of us can only dream of .his videos are good for the soul .not sure how many times I have watched them .
I'm thinking of doing a year alone in the wild
I think I could do it
Did you go out? For a year?
I've watched all of the videos and read all of the published journals multiple times. I never tire of the story.
Bob has done good work putting together these documentaries. I bought the two Alone in the Wilderness DVD. Well worth it.
I watch them every once in a while. I don't tire of seeing what Dick was able to accomplish.
Absolutely incredible. What a life to live.
Dick's recordings should be made available to the public. The lessons of resolve and human spirit and coexistence with nature are too deep to keep hidden behind a paywall. There's so much potential here to reach and impact a larger audience.
This is brilliant what a legend R.I.P much respect from England 🏴
My childhood was partly spent living pretty similarly to this in the Yukon Territory, at the time it didn’t seem to out of the ordinary to me it was just how we lived. We had a copy of One Mans Wilderness back then and I loved the pictures in that book as his cabin looked so cozy and I could look out our windows and see similar scenery and weather.
Many viewers wish they could live like this. It may be better to try it more like in "Swiss Family Robinson" rather than in a place with such hostile weather conditions. Millions of people live and survive quite well in tropical or sub- tropical conditions. Few possess the skills needed to survive as this man did. My wife and I blew off city life to buy a small 13 acre hobby farm, built our infrastructure, out buildings, fences, barn and two houses all after our kids left the nest. We were 46 years old when we took this new lifestyle on. Prior to that change we lost everything we had twice including our homes. We lost one of our children (one of our twin daughters) unexpectedly at two years old. That was 38 years ago. We are nearly 65, married 46 years and retired now (finally). Never regretted any of it. We raised calves, milked cows, took care of more than two hundred chickens, grew corn, potatoes, peas, beans, blue berries, peaches, figs, apples, plums, tomatoes and other produce. We raised dogs to sell as pets, learned to raise rye grass and put up hay. We learned to can our own fig preserves and to make fantastic pickles from our cucumbers.. We learned to butcher and to heat with wood. Not much money now but we ended up with a simple and comfortable life style that is all paid for. It has always been very rewarding. We made our living online and doing many things on the side. Neither of us has had to work a 9 to 5 job since 1995. We have been free! God gets all the credit, especially for delivering us out of many hardships and close calls along the way. He provided the income and resources to buy and build out everything we own. We started with $1,600 cash and a dream. That is all we had. If you want change go for it and make the commitment. Expect a lot of new education earned the hard way because it is not as easy as it looks. Before jumping somewhere off the grid and out of the system you best try it our way. You probably will never graduate to off grid living, few succeed at that. Same takes even greater survival skills such as solar, wind and conservation measures not to mention austerity measures galore! Also if you have a spouse you better be Best friends as we are because you will be spending nearly every waking moment together! Best wishes to you as you discover your new adventure.
The Woods and the Mountains: The daughter we lost was one of our two year old twins. We miss her very much even 38 years after losing her, but she is with God and we will see her soon. We no longer grow our food, just the fruit orchard now and a little canning of preserves. Our milk cow died of old age so we no longer milk a cow or raise calves. I miss that but the work of that is huge. We still keep a few chickens for eggs only. They are all pets with names so no more butchering. My health is going downhill fast but my wife is very spry and youthful so I believe we can hang in there for a long while yet. It is wonderful to own so much land but couples wanting this lifestyle must be willing to work very hard and also be prepared for old age when infirmity sets in making the work much harder to manage. Thanks for your comment and God bless you too!
LOVE your story!
Who gives a fuck
@@charlesfoster141 I don’t. Old bitch
@@charlesfoster141 ' How's it going for you now days ?
I made a comment over 3 years ago and got several responses plus lots of thumbs up 👍. Looking back I was told if you r always trying to get the perfect picture you end up missing a lot special moments. So true I have witnessed the porcupine Caribou herd over 2 seasons when stationed at Bar 1 or Komakuk Beach Dewline site along with Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Arctic Foxes, Wolverine Sandhill Cranes, Falcons, Beluga Whales and Ravens plus tons of migratory birds. Point is not a lot of pics but a lifetime of memories. Dick made movies but enjoyed priceless interactions with nature which he shared unknowingly with millions. A life well lived without worrying about 401 k, rrsp maple 🍁 beautiful scenery has no price.
this man was one of the first people that came into a real civilization and send F that going back to the way it was in the frontier days admired this man watch this video in jail and had every single person in my cell during Super Bowl watching this instead of Super Bowl it was entirely incredible changed my entire life I'm now a professional woodworker and I must say God bless this man!
Cool story dude... Glad you became a better man?
Well done to you Sir turning your life around. I am sure Mr Proenneke would be happy to know that his life had such a positive influence on you. God Bless.
I watched his film wen i was 8yo on PBSKids at 12am, I remember that day like it was yesterday. My parents went out clubing on a weekday, left me & my brother at my grandparents house. Next day i went out to buy popsicle sticks & glue. Miss those days, life was way simpler & i was soo innocent. This guy changed my perspective of life R.I.P. 🙏
Joseph Triplett
Super Bowl #53 sucked.
Bigtime!.
I believe the score was 13 to 3.
New England over L.A. Rams.
It was sooo boring that I would have rather been in jail. Lol
@Slomofogo what r u talking about dude ur crazy read the bible it tells a different story
I've read his book, "One Man's Wilderness", and it's outstanding.
I purchased the recent anniversary edition of this book, and have read it cover to cover several times…..it’s as if one is walking right beside Mr. Proenneke through the whole process.
I must say I have found Dick Proenneke story very up lifting, I found a man who was at peace with his life.
This man was so talented. I can't imagine building all the things he did and with the simplest of tools. That cabin looks as good as a prefab already made and put together. Glad he was able to live his dream and not get injured or attack by some animal.
God looked upon this man; he lived a wonderful life with the animals and serenity.
These videos were incredible for me to watch in the first place. Then I saw this man feed a wild bird in his cabin while making stew and and realized this individual truly did live a miraculous and peaceful life out in the Alaskan Bush. Moreso than any of us will in modern society with all of our luxuries. No cell phones or wifi and there is only the sounds of nature... beautiful.
And since covd things have gotten harder in "modern society".
@@Paul-hp6zp you would 100% die like Chris McCandless if you tried what this man did, this "modern society" is 100% the only reason your breathing rn.
This man is my Hero! Love Proennek a lot. God bless this soul!
I remember seeing the pbs show one night with Mr Proenneke and you could tell his attention to detail with everything he did. I don't think he knew what the term "it's good enough' meant it had to be done right or not at all. As far as the isolation goes I worked on the American built cold war Dewline in the Canadian arctic sector for about 10 years doing tours of 5 to 9 months with as few as 12 people operating a radar station. Summer could be nice but winter with 24 darkness could be pretty bleak when the wind was blowing at 60 knots and it was minus 55 centigrade combined minus 80 with windchill. I worked at several stations and always remember being in the Yukon which was less than 20 miles from the Alaska border on the coast of the Beaufort sea we did not see the sun for 6 weeks because we had the brooks mountain range about 10 miles behind the station. I was only in my early twenties and was told its ok to talk to yourself as long as you don't start answering because then you have become bushy and time to go back to civilization for a vacation. Not sure if people read comments but an old English mechanic I worked with was in the tail end of WW2 would say sometimes you just have to watch and take in the scenery because life is unpredictable.
.... Yes, here reading comments! Thanks for sharing your story.
I think we answer ourselves all the time - I'd imagine it's how the human brain works-out problems and find solutions before putting ideas into action. . . we just don't answer outloud.
I work in a machine shop by myself and sometimes we get into some terrible arguments !
Thanks so much for sharing! Such imagery and perspective. That solitude rips at a man, but sometimes we demand it. Primal sensory experience and a true need for spatial awareness. And boy the scenery 🥰
I read comments and thanks for sharing this with us. ‼️
This mans amazing No matter how many times I watch a show on Dick it never a gets old This guys brilliant with all the stiff he made by hand
This is so amazing... I loved listening to the wind, waves ...reminded me of where I grew up on the St Lawrence River across from Cornwall, Ontario Canada.... Thank you for posting... lovely to hear Dick Proenneke's voice....
Having been a fisherman in Labrador and Greenland, I can see what it's like out there !
Christopher Jon Martin
Massena?
Does he sound confused? Threatened? Sad? Angry? No he sounds ……. Get this…… happy. 100% healthy and happy. Self reliant and un-tarnished by humanity. No competition for anything from anyone. Just he and life. Meant to be.
They made a documentary about him from beginning to end of 40 years on Twin Lakes Alaska until he came back. A real adventure story. "Alone in the Wilderness".
Swererbob, I would like to show my gratitude for you keeping these videos available for us. Dick was an absolute legend who should never be forgotten.
Dick lived life on his terms. It may have been hard at times but apparently he enjoyed the solitude and living among the we wildlife
He was a special type of person to live without radio, television, or phone.
All good points! Without indoor plumbing, running water, electricity, roads,etc. If he got injured he’d have to wait until the next visit from Babe. Could he 6 months. Madness! Nothing but respect for the guy.
Almost all of humanity have lived without a radio,phone,or television. Even in these times millions live without such things.
Modern video cameras show Twin Lakes to be even more beautiful- than it appears in these old video films; I can see why Proenneke loved this valley; one of God's great creations!
True craftsmanship in every piece of wood he milled...
My folks were friends of him
For someone in solitude and lacking human interaction, his mind is seemingly nimble and his character is upbeat. I enjoyed this video
I'd say he was actually much more sane than the average person is today.
@whitemaninventedeverything9511 I don't think they let regards fly planes
Inspiring! It's easy to take for granted what it took to create these films in our day and age of HD video! Pure and wonderful!
Jeff
Well said !Thank you for appreciating what it did take back then ! Glad to hear you have enjoyed watching.
Bob
I could watch this for hours. Amazing.
I watch this near every night lately.. its soothing makes me feel peace in a crazy world..
I truly love this film. To see someone going thru this and living a dream that men who enjoy the out doors.
All his work is so precise, it looks manufactured by precision tools, instead of by an artesians talented hands.
You guys gotta buy his book. Amazing.
I absolutely love the mountains. Dick is a special type of man. I honestly don’t know that I could do what he did. We’re spoiled with the luxuries we have today and the convenience of things surrounding us. 1 day I hope to be able to build a cabin in the mountains and spend as much time as possible there.
He grew up during the depression. He was in WW2. There aren't any men like him anymore.
@@ianbyron7464 So true!!!
Now we have a generation that can't change lightbulbs.
To Bob for posting such an awesome video and thank you for letting me purchase the two CDs from you awesome totally awesome I love all these videos
My family and I visited Dicks place, was pretty special.
I would love to see his cabin.
@@bartcordero1962 THats what she said
Apparently he lived this life when I was a kid dreaming about the wilds of Alaska. Now that I am over 60 I see this through different eyes. I have been alone in the rugged wilderness, far from any other living soul. It can be an eerie feeling being so isolated in such unforgiving country. I think I would want some company, for a few reasons. But this gentleman seemed right at home with only the wild creatures as his companions. Quite a unique story.
This is man is living in Heaven, I love
Mountains and snow ❄️, they are such peaceful places.
so many inspirational up loaders on youtube these days but this guy is the best I think. Truley off the grid bush craft at its most pristine.
Every time i watch these video .....it just brings me a sense of peace.
I have admired that mans life since I was a kid. I am 48 now and still wish that I could live a life as he did.
This man was the original TH-camr.
I never thought of it that way... neat! 😀
What a wondrous person truly inspiring, I have so much respect for this man living the life I can only dream of I watch all the videos with interpretation and love them thank you so much
So peaceful and comforting to watch
I am still amused, watching this. I remember the whole documentary as a child...
Never gets boreing watching these videos
Loved watching this as a kid decades ago.
Absolutely love it. I was only 5 when he moved North.
He's my hero. I have the VhS tapes from a PBS telethon 25 years ago. I will sell them for 1 million dollars. Almost priceless.
Truly enjoy all his work & documentaries, please post more if you have them, thank you.
I thought I had seen all of the "Alone In The Wilderness" videos, until I came across this one tonight. I believe that Dick's brother did the narration on all the other videos, this is the first time I've heard Dicks' voice. I'm convinced that the series would not have been nearly as successful or pleasant to listen to, if Dick had done the narration. Sometimes I put a video on before bedtime, just for the soothing voice to take me on a wilderness fantasy.
I am finding all kinds of Dick Proenneke videos recently. They were removed a while back because of copy write rules. Great to have them all here again. YES The Narration is a Great Part of the Videos. Thanks.
First time hearing his real voice also, I didn't know that wasn't his real voice. He talks a little like Bill Cosby. Or he talks like him I think.
I noticed the voice difference immediately and wondered why it sounded so different. Your explanation could explain things!
Until recently I thought the narration was his voice
Dicks voice is not in any of the videos.
I so love the videos, of Dick's life in the wilderness!!!
I want you all to note Dick never saw a Bigfoot after 45 years alone in remote wilderness
He must have been of sound mind and trusted in the Lord...
Too cold up there for big foot.
None he admitted to....
@@allaylan7498 he aint snitchin
I saw a Bigfoot in Dec. 1973 in northern Illinois. If I never see another one that will be fine with me. My next door neighbor saw one standing in a shallow lake in Wisconsin in the early 1950s. He only told me about his sighting after he heard me talk about mine. He didn't want to seen as some kind of nut. Me, I have had many "paranormal" experiences. I don't much care what other people think. This is America. Think whatever you want to.
I remember watching this as a child...this mans life is A National Geographic..Twin Lakes is on my bucket list!!..Mr. Proeneckies cabin is still there..I know because I researched the whole life span. It's not just a video.
Great guy to have as a hero.He is definitely one of mine.
This is awesome..that he even attempts to do this alone...in the wilderness..Especially in AK....so self sustainable and a true frontiersman...an true Craftman....
No taxes no drama no ppl issues
Perfect
good guy4life taxes followed him too. Everything you buy is taxed as is fuel and property. Life will never be truly wonderful until we are with God in eternity.
@@charlesfoster141--EXACTLY right!
lol, no Obamacare in that area
Charles Foster keep dreamin Charles
Ain't it the truth.....
This man is great in his thinking and the things he does I am amazed
Great video, what an amazing man. I would have loved to spent 12 months there
Untill age of 13 I grew up in a small village in South Caucasus, a village with 15 families , no running water or electricity
Almost all men had some skills in carpentry, stone masonry & other skills,
Winter would be anywhere from -10 to -25 C, and our best friend in the house was our wood oven & heater
All food was organic, fresh bread or lavash was made by my aunty & grandmother, home made cheese, butter, yogurt and plenty of eggs and chooks
I dreamed of escaping to a modern country and life style, BUT NOW I dream only of going back to my old village and life style
I lived like this for 2 years when I was a youngster. Some young ppl backpack through Europe. Not me, o spend 2 years living off the land in the north. I still think of it occasionally and I must say I do miss it more as i grow older.
Beautiful respect to this man love to live this life style
2:37 nice fireplace, that takes some real skill to build.
In another vid, he describes how raw his hands were from the home made mortar.
You gotta love the "original"
Thanks for putting this one up.
This man is living the dream.
Not many dreamers could handle the reality of it.
Dick built that cabin in a relatively short period of time but the cabin was 11x15 (165’). People kept chiding me that mine was taking so long to build but mine is 810’.
Love these videos of Dick and his adventures , first time I’ve seen this one
Living on a Venezuelan island, I shiver looking at this brave man in admiration ! At 7 am i am taking my swimm in the ocean
Read his journals - they are great reading. Dick had a great sense of humor. I found them on kindle.
He was a amazing man. I think of him as others might think of Mr. Einstein
God rest are soul Mr p we need such a peace n our lives I miss how things were thx
Thx Bob. for this video ..Dick was my IDO long time before, I heard about him and I watch every video of this Very brave & Giant man .Thx for this video and GOD Bless you! Greetings for whole his FUN from Canada.🍁💕👍🥂👌🍁
Hello Tonchy
Thank you for your kind words ! Glad to hear you enjoy the shows ! Dick was a great man and has inspired so many. We miss him ! Thank you again !
@@swererjralone I believe many people missing him ...also I miss him too and his adventure..I'm profesional Carpenter and so many things I can do but he was truly Legend! R.I.P. 👍💕🍷🍁👍
“She intended to talk to me”. Dick wasn’t in a talking mood so he ran as fast as he could back to the cabin.
Thanks for this very soothing
This man is amazing. I've watched this many times. Truly inspiring
I like everything about this documentary. It's feel so down to earth where we all can relate. Wish I can say the same in 2019
Just wait till 2020
Just wait til 2023
Love all of Dicks films...wish I could have seen his homestead in person.
You still can. The park service still maintains his cabin and many of his things inside of it.
Great film 🎥
His skill set with an ax and basic wood tools was unparalleled.
He sure likes to season his stew!
No kidding! Bet the plane that shows up is carrying mostly seasonings! But what a man! I sure couldn't do what he did.
Gotta get your vitamins and minerals lol
And tabasco sauce too 😏
@@YanksandBritsProductions Believe me, when you are living in silent solitude and work hard to survive without convenient grocery stores nearby, you too would doctor up a stew more than you realize. Ive lived like that too. Been in the Alaska bush for over 20 years now. The complete silence does something to you and you find yourself exaggerating just about everything, including eating. You learn to live with the mindset of preparing for the worst and going absolutely nuts at meal time. You want to enjoy every bite and morsel while realizing it's not a dream, but reality.
i could of survived it with a good cigar with a shot or two of whiskey
WOW God Our Heavenly Father Loves His Beautiful Creation. He looked at all He created, the mountains, trees and streams of cold clear water, the momma bear and her cub, the blue jay and then He formed man and put him in this garden so He could walk and talk with him in the cool of the evening. Our Father looked and said it was good.
Dennis Boyd ..yeah, well, that’s just, like your opinion man....
Fredrick Jackson i think something bigger than that happened
It's just too bad that it didn't stay that way................
STFU.. heavenly father?
Best thing I have ever watched.
I only pray I could be as healthy as this man is at 70 plus I'm 47 years old and I already have major back problems and other health problems I don't see me getting nowhere near 70
Same here, I’m fifty years old feel like I’m 80.😭lol
My uncle knew this man
humble great story teller
he lived with his brother and died in Hemet Ca
It was a wonderful life, for Mr. Proenneke, really wonderful.
_(I'd sure like a little insight to the 120+ downvoter's and their mindset for it . . . there's no accounting for taste I guess!)_
I agree with you buddy....some people are to narrow minded tjese days
Why anyone would downvote is truely astounding....some ppl just want to watch the world burn. SMH...
I don't think that most people can identify with the type of solitude that you would be with every single day. You see what he does and it is a very condensed and edited version of what his weeks were like. Trust me when I tell you there would be lots of downtimes. Especially in the harsh winter. It seems as if he is canoeing and wildlife filming all the time in picturesque, fall-like weather. You would have to be very comfortable being alone. I am an only child and I am not sure that I could do this. It takes a very unique person to adopt this sort of life and be content with it. I have been alone a lot in the woods and although very beautiful I am always glad to return to civilization as crazy as that sounds.
@Marc Abramsky
Most people would go mad in a few months of solitude. Scary to ponder.
@@blainwilson7937 I have lived alone since 1997, I am 78 years old. I live a life of extreme solitude, I am a recluse, I have no living family left. I have outlived all my friends and acquaintances. My 14 year old dog died four months ago and I don’t intend to get another one.
I much prefer animals to people, but do not feel I can take on another dog with all the hiking I used to do.
I never had children, consequently no grandchildren.
I have never been much of a people person, I am extremely self-sufficient. I am perfectly happy being alone, and I have never experienced loneliness.
Of course, I’m a little bit crazy but I’m not insane.
That old calendar I use to see that hanging up on a wall in my dad small business shop in the late 70's when I was between 6 or 7yrs old.
Can’t imagine how alert he would have had to be all the time, how much he had to plan in advance. It would be a dangerous existence if you were not keenly skilled in what it takes to thrive in a true wilderness. Grizzly bears, wolverines, top apex predators around every bend. His building skills were very impressive.
You're a coward; a man is the apex predator.
Such a beautiful world god built.
You misspelled the word "science".
Sho'Nuff, The Showgun of Harlem Lol.
@@TheShowgunofHarlem There's one in every comment section 🙄
God is science. So yes... It’s a beautiful world he built. God is science, he is love, and he sent his son to die for us... doesn’t get any better.
@@T410ce😂 one day you'll get it.
Lived in remote Alaska 40 years never saw a wolverine retreat before that’s odd! They’re like the honey badger of North America they don’t give a shit at all!! Beautiful country I wish I’d lived like this much serenity and peace freedom
Temperamentally, I could easily live alone. I have too many health problems to abandon society altogether. Just have to dream about it.
Same here my friend
Yeah. Same for me. Sarcoidosis, Brugada syndrom, degenerative disk disease, spinal stenosis, recovering from lymphoma, no way I could abandon society. Forced out of the Marines as well. Health problems suck
I have health challenges as well, but I am going to move off Grid, but only 30 minutes, no more than an hour to the closes city. And I will let the closes EMS, First Responders know were I am. I also will have a companion with me.
I think your health is the most important thing. Money isn't everything, although it does help.☺
@@fullfire0 degenerative disc disease ,is just arthritis of the spine, its not even a real disease, atall
These videos need to be made downloadable at a reasonable price. I am a retired American living in the Philippines and the cost of shipping those videos here is cost prohibitive.
Uncle Dick was a boss, kind regards from South Africa.
So glad to see rifle and handgun as equipment available in the cabin. He ought to have had the handgun [assuming 44 or 45 cal.] with him when he went out filming the bears. Also surprised he used a fireplace where most of the heat would have gone up the chimney and cold could have come down into the interior ... instead of the larger camp iron stove that radiated much more heat.
I believe he mentioned having his hand gun with him on one of the hikes. I too noticed the pistol in the post inside the home….
This is what freedom is about folks
Hmm I’m trying to figure out the ingredients for his meal at 3:01. Looks good!
When you realize that everything was carried in by shoulder power, you appreciate the free handouts to the native fauna!