Another set of journals were edited by another friend, john branson, and published. Watch through his eyes as he continues to document with his 16mm windup bolex camera, capturing his own amazing craftsmanship, the stunning alaskan wildlife and scenery and even a visit. Highly recommend this to anyone with a love of the outdoors and a desire to connect with nature even vicariously through others. Dick filmed his adventures so he could show his relatives in the lower 48 states what life was like in alaska, building his cabin, hunting for food and exploring. Oct 08, 2004 alone in the wilderness airs regularly on public tv stations around the country so you can check it out there if youre diligent. Bob swerer has taken the best footage from dicks films and he has created 4 videos about dick, alone in the wilderness, alone in the. All 4 dvds detailing dick proennekes adventures in the alaska wilderness. The documentary centers around proenneke building a cabin from the surrounding natural resources and includes film footage, narration of wildlife, weather, and. The complete arctic dance package on dvd includes the arctic dance book. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Documentary tells the story of dick proenneke who, in the late 1960s, built his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the aleutian peninsula, in what is now lake clark national park. Find great deals on ebay for alone in the wilderness dvd and alone in the wilderness dvd used. Apr 29, 2016 dick proennekes 30year mission of solitary selfsufficiency in alaska upon retiring in 1968, the us mechanic and selftaught naturalist dick proenneke eschewed a life of rest and relaxation, setting out instead on a mission of rugged selfsufficiency in the twin lakes region of alaska that would last for roughly 30 years. If you have an interest in this topic solitary, independent living, you must see this film.
Alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by bob. Swerer later turned the film into a video so we can all watch this. Both intriguing and entertaining, the alone in the wilderness series has an enchanting way of transporting the viewer into a simpler time, fulfilling a primal sense of adventure. When i first saw this short documentary a few years back, i thought to myself i would love to have a little piece of land near the water, with some mountains in the back drop, tucked away amidst the pines, miles away from anyone and everyone. Alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by. Proenneke moved into the wilds of alaska and lived there, alone, for about 35 years. The alone in the wilderness and another detailing further. He made a film record of his solitary life which was later reedited and made into the documentary alone in the wilderness. It tells the story of richard proenneke also subject of the book one mans wilderness.
Bob swerer has taken the best footage from dicks films and he has created 3 videos about dick, alone in the. Alone in the wilderness dvd canadian outdoor equipment co. This video alone in the wilderness is a simple account of the daytoday explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of natures events that kept him company. Alone in the wilderness dvd,dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and. Dick filmed his adventures, and bob swerer later turned the film into a video so we. The first summer he scouted for the best cabin site, and cut and peeled the logs he would need for his cabin. Discover top rated, most viewed, and editorial picked survival in the wilderness movies on allmovie theme survival in the wilderness allmovie allmovie relies heavily on javascript. The daytoday explorations and activities carried out by a man who lived alone in a cabin in the wilderness.
Alone in the wilderness the story of dick proenneke. Also, many public libraries will have it but it will always be checked out in most locations. Mar 27, 20 one of the more intriguing shows that pbs runs occasionally especially during its pledge drives is the documentary alone in the wilderness, which chronicles the exploits of dick proenneke, who retired in 1967 to twin lakes, alaska. Dick proennekes 30year mission of solitary selfsufficiency.
He lived in that wilderness till he was tool old to deal with the 50. Alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke, one man who lived his dream in the alaska wilderness click here to order dick proenneke films. Alone in the wilderness part ii on dvd new release. Unfollow alone in the wilderness dvd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Thousands have had such dreams, but dick proenneke lived them. Dick proennekes epic journey takes you on a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of todays fast paced society, and is a true breath of fresh air. Dick filmed his adventures so he could show his relatives in the lower 48 states. Alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke living in the alaska wilderness. Alone in the wilderness dick proenneke the progressive.
He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. Alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs available, the story. Dick filmed his adventures, and bob swerer later turned the film into a video so we can all watch this amazing man build his cabin by hand. Dick proenneke is an outdoor film making pioneer, whos expertise, workmanship and storytelling has brought his 35 years of independent living in the alaskan wilderness into the consciousness of millions. Richard louis dick proenneke may 4, 1916april 28, 2003 was a naturalist who lived alone in the high mountains of alaska at a place called twin lakes. I do wish the film had more of his reasoning behind his decision. Dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness 2004 alone in the wilderness 2004. Alone in the wilderness dvd, 2009 for sale online ebay. Alone at dick proennekes log cabin in the wilderness silence. Alone in the wilderness tv movie 2004 alone in the. Alone in the wilderness part ii by dick proenneke dvds. Alone in the wilderness 2004 dick proenneke moved to alaska to build his own homestead. Dick proennekes simple, yet profound account of his 30 year adventure in the remote alaska wilderness continues in.
As it stands this short movie is more about how to build a cabin then it is to be alone in the wilderness. In this remote location proenneke builds a cabin by hand, and the documentary captures his labors with a variety of hand tools and resources taken from the. His first trip he stayed for the summer and his second trip he wanted to see if he could stay a whole year. In 2011 a sequel was produced after enough footage for at least two more programs was discovered. Alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke, one man who lived his dream in the alaska wilderness.
Alone at dick proennekes log cabin in the wilderness silence and solitude in alaska. Living in a log cabin he constructed by hand, proenneke made valuable recordings of both meteorological and natural data. Alone in the wilderness airs regularly on public tv stations around the country so you can check it out there if youre diligent. The story of dick proenneke alone in the wilderness.
He lived alone in the alaskan wilderness for years, putting all of his boy scout skills to use. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title wilderness. Part 1 richard louis dick proenneke born may 4, 1916. Alone in the wilderness, part 2 0 dick proennekes simple, yet profound account of his 30year adventure in the remote alaska wilderness continues in this sequel to alone in the wilderness. Discover top rated, most viewed, and editorial picked survival in the wilderness movies on allmovie. Richard proenneke and his cabin alone in the wilderness. Alone in the wilderness dvd,dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin on the shore of twin lakes. Alone in the wilderness 2004 letterboxd your life in film. These dvds are great for watching with the family, on a rainy day, or when you just need to relax after a hard day. This is alone in the wilderness by alicio on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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