One Man's Alaska (2024) - Dick Proenneke In His Own Voice Living Alone In a Wilderness Log Cabin
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- Rediscover Dick Proenneke unfiltered in this AI-enhanced and updated version of One Man's Alaska, originally released in 1977. Hear him in his own voice talking about the diverse variety of animals and seasonal changes he experienced while living alone year-round in the Alaskan wilderness -- for what would end up being 30 years. Also included is additional footage of Dick's final visit to the log cabin he built at Twin Lakes in Lake Clark National Park.
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Learn more about Dick Proenneke with these books and videos available on Amazon (affiliate paid links):
One Man's Wilderness, 50th Anniversary Edition
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The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke, 1974-1980
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Alone in the Wilderness DVD package
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One Man's Alaska offers a peek into the extraordinary life of outdoorsman and naturalist Richard "Dick" Proenneke. This timeless masterpiece has been digitally enhanced in 4K to inspire new audiences and continue serving as a reminder of the indomitable human spirit -- and the profound beauty of the natural world.
The documentary unfolds against the backdrop of Lake Clark National Park, a place where nature reigns supreme and the rugged terrain challenges even the most seasoned adventurers. Armed with little more than hand tools and unshakeable determination, Proenneke created a self-sustaining off-grid homestead for himself amidst the breathtaking beauty of Twin Lakes.
Proenneke documented his solitary wilderness lifestyle using a 16mm Bolex Rex 5 movie camera three decades before smart phones, CZcams, Instagram and TikTok existed. This film prominently features archival footage of the diverse wildlife that inhabit the Twin Lakes area, including grizzly bears, moose, caribou, Dall's sheep, rams, red squirrels, gray jays (a.k.a. Camp Robbers), mallards, ptarmigans, snow rabbits, ermines, wolverines, and more.
This film is not just a visual feast for nature enthusiasts. It's a profound exploration of the human spirit and our innate connection to the natural world. As Proenneke lives off the land, he becomes a part of the intricate ecosystem, forging a strong bond with the wildlife. His intimate encounters with these creatures offer a poignant reminder of the harmonious coexistence possible between humans and the environment. Throughout the documentary, Proenneke's musings offer a meditation on solitude, self-sufficiency, and the profound rewards of a life lived in harmony with nature.
One Man's Alaska is a testament to the enduring power of one man's dream and the boundless potential of the human spirit. It's a celebration of the wilderness and a call to reconnect with the natural world. Richard Proenneke's legacy lives on not only in his remarkable cabin but also in the hearts of all who have been touched by his story.
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VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
02:34 - Who Is Dick Proenneke?
03:25 - Building A Log Cabin
06:28 - Living Alone In The Wilderness
11:07 - Summer Wildlife
15:18 - Fall Colors at Twin Lakes
18:19 - Winter In The Frozen North
22:26 - Spring Thaw
27:55 - Dick's Last Visit
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The original 1977 version of One Man's Alaska is available on The National Archives website:
catalog.archives.gov/id/5834
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I got the opportunity to visit Dicks cabin summer of 23’. It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. His desk looks right down the lake. It was left as if he’ll return that day.
That’s awesome. I’m hoping to make it there myself one of these years.
That's fantastic. Hope to get there someday
I'm so glad to hear it's still there and in good shape!
What an amazing memory to have! I truly hope to go there one day, myself.
Lucky you that you got to visit
As I get older I am more thankful for this film. It brings me peace.
Amen
Find it calming..often play it as I wind down to sleep.
Agreed
This man lived every mans dream. I could totally see myself in that cabin just enjoying the world around me til my last days.
Not every man. I live up here in the PNW and the bearded hipsters up here would die without their iPhones and IPA's.
@@blackbeansmatter1280 you got me on that one. I live in Oregon born and raised on a hill quite a ways from even a small town. Damn lefties have ruined the whole state
@@hughjunit2503that sucks, I’m in CA born and raised east coast from a blue collar family, this state is ruined. I’m looking to move north since I’m retired for a bit of country living. But the more I see the more it’s not looking so good for the Wild West. Disheartening for sure. I want my piece of Heaven to enjoy.
@@marcanthony854 I live on the same 40 acres my parents bought back before I was born. I will pay it off in the next 2 years. I'm stuck here no matter what comes
Summer 2016 I got to fulfill a dream for my dad and we visited Dick's cabin. We camped 3 days at the mouth of Hope's Creek and explored his old stomping grounds. I'm glad to report the cabin is in great condition and being actively cared for.
The end is heartbreaking, seeing him in that canoe after all those years. I can’t imaging the feeling of living somewhere you absolutely love for 30 years, where you are completely at peace with the world. Then suddenly your health goes, forcing you to go back to the hustle and bustle of society.
What an awesome human being he was. Inspirational.
Yes. It’s a bit of a tear jerker at the end.
Don't worry he and Bob Ross are "up there " playing a game of cribbage seems like a lot of enlightened ones leave this plane early.
Well the other option was wandering put and pissing off a bear
Welcome to life.
Why? People die. It the circle of life. It's inspiring.
50 years ago here, what a different world it was. I watched this on PBS 15+ years ago, just knowing someone lived this was amazing to know, never forgot it. Thanx for posting.
I watched this around the same time and literally fell in love with it. Exactly how life should be lived
You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
I watched it too. Couldn't remember his name.
Same here. I bought the DVD.
I watched his PBS showing 25 years ago. My granny was a donater. Pretty sure it was vhs
I absolutely loved his documentary. Sometimes my old brain forgets his name so I call him " and then I" my wife knows exactly who I'm talking about everytime. She loved watching his documentary with me. Dick was 50 yrs old when he started that cabin. He was one rugged man and an incredible craftsman. I will never forget the man he's a man that I look up to. I loved how much he would appreciate the little things in life and was so appreciative of receiving a pair of wool knitted sox from his friends wife. The only reason Dick was able to what he did was because he had a great friend who flew in supplies for him. His friend is another man I look up to. The man flew in some pretty rough conditions to keep Dick supplied and basically alive.
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Definition of a true bad ass, complete respect for all wildlife. Not an easy life but there is nothing more rewarding. Thank you sir.
Definition of a real man.
This man is a legend and one of my heros. I wish I could live like that. I’ve watched him since I was a kid and still love it.
A huge life, very well spent❤❤❤❤❤
An Incredible video.....and life well spent👍👍👍
You can do it. But those times are getting slimmer. Not bc of dreams but big government controlled by corporations. Keep voting for the snakes
U can do it
@@dirtyredneck9785 actually I can’t, I have stage 4 Parkinson’s Disease so I’m close to the end but I wish you were right. If I could I would in a heartbeat but I don’t have much longer left.
Dick was such an amazing craftsman. He had incredible skills. Thank god he decided to chronicle his life out there
I’m so glad I found this video , as a young man I acquired dicks book filled with pictures and his journey , it was an inspiration to the way I lived in upper Wisconsin, were I hunted fished trapped and dog sleded with my intent to move to Alaska and follow his lifestyle, as I got older married the dream went away , but I never forgot that urge to go . after a failed marriage some 13 yrs later I was packed up the ford four wheeler ready to leave , my pop’s talked me out of it as I was needed on our family farm as dad got older , now old and retired, living in the sun shine state , this video was a reminder of of just how great dicks dream really was and his days in Alaska.
Lol... I read the book and went through the exact same thing !!! But as you said, you never forget the dream.
I have seen the original several times and I also have the the DVD plus copies of his journals. Watching and reading his works is a monthly ritual of mine . I have dreamed of doing this all my life , but I do have a wonderful wife and 2 boys I'm very fond and proud of so I'm here watching this film again . Dick will always be a hero of mine and I wish I could of met him , maybe I will in Heaven .
Where did u find copies of his journals. I wld love to read them.
Great to see this amazing man’s legacy being kept alive!
I remember seeing him on PBS when I was a child. I thought his life was wonderful then and I still do. I’m so happy he documented it for the rest of us. I’m also happy he got to visit his beautiful home one last time before he left the Earth. Thank you for the inspiration Dick❤️
Yes. That last part is heartwarming to watch. Isn’t it?
@@bigguyinatinyhouse it was! And he was so spry still, for that age. Climbing up into his bear proof pantry. He seemed happy to be home❤️🤗🐝
When I saw the original videos, I was so grateful that Mr. Proenekke took the time and effort to document his life so we could enjoy it.
@@PamW2009 so did I! And that was back in the day when cameras were big and clumsy and actual rolls of tape… right❤️🤗🐝
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That was the best documentary I've ever seen. It would have been a beautiful life. He lived a perfect life. Surrounded by nature's beauty. The cabin he built was awesome and strong. The only footprint he left just adds to the history of such a clean and beautiful place. The camera he used was perfect to film and preserve such a great undertaking. I really enjoyed watching this. He was a great man!
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
His video collection was serialized about 20 years ago and broadcast on PBS as I recall. It was unexpectedly admirable and sensitive. He had to set up his camera tripod for every shot of himself of course, which took time, effort and a thoughtful eye. It looks like there was a camera man with him on some of this content.
Actually, this National Park Service film pre-dates those that aired on PBS by about 25 years. They often get confused, because they feature some of the same footage.
Who is narrating?
@@joehartman9045doesn’t he sound like a deeper voiced Sam Elliot? The narrator
@@OEF_Vet_0331spot on lol
@@joehartman9045 Dick is narrating this. On the other ones Bob Sweerer is.
Remember watching the original series, and enjoying them very much. It would have been an honor to meet Dick and shake his hand.
I heard of him in 1984 when I was stationed in Alaska and it is a wonderful place to be. For those who are wishing to be there, then go and do it!
God bless Dick Proenneke who lived a life in which we all could aspire to. Gentle soul at one with nature.
My grandpa John Niemi, was a friend of his those guys would talk stories for hours loved every minute of it sure do miss them both of them absolutely grateful for their wisdom imparted to me...
I was always amazed at how he managed to craft hinges for the door! Watching him build was ... beautiful. He knew what he needed and just did it, no fuss, no whine, no doubting himself, no blaming someone else ....just did it. His respect for the world around him seems to be rarely found these days. Hard hard work to stay alive, but he just did it. Dont know how he managed to stay alone in a tiny cabin with no one around for months....wow. Thanks for this fixed version. I have a feeling I'll watch it a lot, especially as the world gets crazier.
The wooden hinges are what hooked me too!
A true craftsman, what a life he must have had. A bit to lonely for me, but to stay in that cabin with family would be really good to.🙏
Dick was just living his best life. Love it!
I’ve done a lot of research on him.. Got the diary which is extensive. What a real man!
THIS MAN INSPIRED ME SO MANY YEARS AGO ❤ STILL LOVE HIM!
I love watching his videos he was more than a icon he was a real man .😢❤
I disagree, he was a real man
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I remember watching his whole movie on PUBLIC T.V. back in the 80s it was so life changing they need to make a movie about this very amazing gentleman he was to me a hero. I STILL LOVE THIS GUY AND WHAT HE TAUGHT US THROUGH HIS MOVIES WE ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE THESE✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿💯💯💯💯😇🙏🏿💯🤔🌎🇺🇸🦅😉😌.
It’s funny… A lot of people recall watching the Dick Proenneke documentaries on PBS in the 1980s and 1990s. However, my understanding is that the popular ‘Alone In The Wilderness’ films were not released until after DP’s death in 2003. And ‘One Man’s Alaska’ (this film) was not released by the National Archives until about 5 years ago. … But so many people remember watching them on PBS prior to 2003 that I’m starting to think I’ve got the dates wrong. Maybe someone reading these comments can clarify it for me. … Or maybe this is an example of “The Mandela Effect”??
@@bigguyinatinyhouseI graduated highschool in 2002 and definitely saw it before that. After becoming addicted to "My Side of the Mountain" in elementary school. The wilderness calls!
I absolutely love this I remember watching it on public television when I was a kid
This man was and remains a hero. Everytime i mention him in conversation i have yet to meet someone who knows who I'm talking about. It's a job well done with the upgrade. I'd love to see alone in the Wilderness 1 and 2 redone but I'm sure Swerer Prod would have something to say about that
Yes. I am also surprised how many people have never heard of him. I did this update to help change that. … Luckily, I had this public domain National Park Service film to work with.
@@bigguyinatinyhouse well done my friend maybe swerer would be open to pts 1 and 2.. ya never know
My Dad loved this guy. Great documentary
Just finished reading 'One Man Wilderness' what a life he experienced in Alaska. Good to watch this video and see him in his environment.
What a gift this updated film is.
I first heard about Dick Proennecke just around the time he passed. I was absolutely amazed and impressed that the man went to Alaska and built his homestead by hand with no power tools. He cut the trees he needed and milled the wood by hand with hand tools.
I just couldn’t believe the man did it all by hand, manually, but he did. And after hearing his story, he quickly became someone I considered a real man. He EARNED everything he had by his own hard work. He was a gentle soul and had huge respect for the world around him. And as so many have said, he literally lived the way every man dreams of living, free and satisfied. The world truly lost a treasure when Mr. Poennecke passed, but Heaven sure gained a treasure. R.I.P. Mr Proennecke.
Yes. I was recently surprised to learn that the popular documentary about DP that many people “remember” seeing on PBS in the 90s did not actually come out until 2004 - after his death. (Mandela effect???) So most of the world did not know who Dick Proenneke was until he was already gone. I imagine he preferred it that way.
I wish this gentle man could have made more films .so interesting to watch and listen to
I watched the original film a few years ago, but the restoration is truly amazing. Thank you for presenting this.
I’m glad you like it. Some folks don’t care for it.
Na, this is great and I have owned two sets of original copies for decades. I like this.
This man is incredible, true grit.
I purchased this video about 15 years ago I first saw it probably 20 years ago. I would love to visit and stay for a week but that probably wouldn't be long enough. I envy that he did and was able to do what he did I wish I had his patience and skills. RIP Dick.
Love One man’s Alaska, he really is a trailblazer
Life is either a series of Beginnings or series of Endings.. God speed on your new Beginning Dick., God speed my friend 🙏
One of my most favorite videos, just really peaceful
My son and I and a friend and his son had the great experience of spending a day with Dick. He took us up the razor back trail that went up behind the cabin. I got some great pictures of Dall sheep. He was an amazing man living an extraordinary life in what is truly God’s country. It was a day to remember.
Thank you for making this available. Dick has been an inspiration for me for many years. May he continue to inspire many others.
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
He was still getting around great at 82, that clean living must've done him right 😊
What a blessing to me today. I needed that. Thank you.
You’re welcome!
He was a visionary to record on film ( yes actual film) a remote life that today would be totally foreign to most people. My kids always say they think I would love to live like this. They are right. But only for a few months in summer and fall😂. Don’t have the stones to live alone in a remote interior Alaska through a full winter, let alone 30 of them.
My 13 year old granddaughter loves watching the alone in the wilderness vid. I think she's destined to live the good life in nature
Sounds like she was raised right.
This was great. I learned so much from watching his CDs. Watched them so often they wore out. He was a remarkable man.
I found a movie titled "Alone in the Wilderness." One day while at a resale shop, which was a documentary on this man. We got to see him construct his entire cabin through the summer. It was a wonderful movie. I'm so glad I found this video on CZcams.
This is one of the most inspirational pieces of filmmaking on my life. ❤ Watch it annually. Really enjoyed this!
GOD BLESS YOU MR. PROENNEKE, THANKYOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL LIFE. UK
The tools needed. How to use them. What to do with them. Getting things done within seasons, etc..what you'll need. So much involved, in what seems like simplicity. Living as we do today is simplicity. Living like he did, is not. & almost all that knowledge needed to live as he did, is being forgotten. One in hundreds of thousands could maybe do it today. Pretty amazing to see. The difficulty is hidden watching this.
What a great life. What I admire the most is the utmost respect he had for Mother Nature. Did my heart good !!!❤❤❤
This is hands down my favorite show that's ever been on KET In Kentucky
Thankyou so much. What a wonderful gentleman. His self reliance phenomenal & photography of his natural habitat.
Kind regards from Adelaide, South Australia.
Since I was a child I've dreamed of carving out a life in the Alaskan wilderness and it's due to this man.
He has inspired countless people around the world.
Enjoyed Alone in the Wilderness. Watch several times over the years.
like so many, i watched this on pbs when i was in middle school & it changed all our lives forever
the world is far greater than we know until we see it for ourselves ... well done sir & rip there in the quiet of the wilderness
🔥just a great video.. we live off grid in northern Ontario Canada and really understand and appreciate his mindset and life style.. ppl don’t understand the daily work and strong mindset needed to make it happen and stay alive, specially in alaskas cold af winter 🥶 he was one strong tuff man 🔥👊🔥🏍🔨⚙️🪵
You are right!
I love watching him work. I could never live alone like that.
Beautiful like a gorgeous painting only natural can give us. What his eyes saw truly amazing man.
You could write volumes about Dick and with all the words say no more than, "What an amazing man." Travel on Dick!"
Getting here is on my Bucket list. Respect & Love for the Man.
A amazing man, incredible life ,God Bless,R.I.P.
What a beautiful place..
You're an amazing legend Sir.
That was awesome. Thanks for putting that together!
That he lived there and make those movies makes my life better to see it. Thank you
I saw his original video well I don't know 20 30 years ago still love to watch What a Wonderful Life and what a great man
This is just the most amazing video I’ve ever seen on CZcams!!
Thanks so much for sharing this. Despite growing up in Alaska and finishing high school there right before Dick left, I only learned of him last year and read his book. It was so nice to put a face and a voice with his words.
Yes. I only learned of him in the last year or so too. The more well known films about him were compiled after his death. Unless I am mistaken, this is the only one produced during his lifetime. (The original 1977 version, that is.)
Thank you!
Thanks for doing this.
What a life to live in such beauty and peace. I've watched this presentation and the building of his home. Thanks. It's awesome.
Thank you for with the continued legacy of this gentleman.
His return was somber, yet forfilling. How he moved in his age, makes me feel so inadequate.
Thank you for sharing. This was beautiful to watch.
You’re welcome. … Yes. I think ‘ol DP at 84 was getting around better than I do.
What a beautiful place
Great Alaska life, he was a lucky man to survive in nature as well as he did.
Beautiful homage...thanks...
I love this man. He reminded me so much of my own father, a consummate outdoorsman who built the house my sisters and I grew up in.
Thank you for this enhanced video of a remarkable man's life. In one sense Alaska is somewhat like NYC - if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere! What beautiful country. What beautiful and fitting music at the end. ❤
This is the only worthwhile thing I've watched on YT in months.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Yeah he lived like a true pioneer I watch hours of off grid tiny home builds on you tube now as it's become some popular lifestyle choice now but he did it no solar panels or other creature comforts even whittled his own utensils build his own furniture grew and hunted his own food (for the meat tree no fridge) and just cared enough to record some of it and keep a journal too very inspiring very few could accomplish what he did only had some supplies flown in once or twice a year sent a few letters that way otherwise no interference with the outside world tough old man he must have been.
A beautiful video of you. Thank you so much for that.
Thank you so much for sharing this!!
You’re welcome.
Well done. This video made my heart smile! ❤️ 😊
This was beautiful! Much respect for the old man!
Love to watch this again
A remarkable man. I think I could do it, live in isolation like Dick did. His memory will live on forever. Really not many places left as private as twin lakes in North America.
Love it.. thanks for posting this..JR
Nicely done. There were a lot of clips I hadn't seen before. Thanks for posting!
You’re welcome.
One thing the video left out… Dick Proenneke not only left his cabin to the National Park service, but he left it with a condition. That condition was that his family members still have full rights to the use of the cabin whenever they want to use it and those terms were agreed that they never expire. Also, since the homesteading of Dick’s cabin, the NP service and federal government had managed to pass a law that no new homesteading could occur within the NP land in and around Twin Lakes. I got to fly over his cabin and the majestic view of it was spectacular.
I remember watching this on tv, and I believe it was on PBS. It’s not good to live in the past, but it’s always good to visit an old friend. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for caring.❤
Awesome inspirational video. I also have his book. He’s one of those people we think about when our mind wanders. Thinking I would like to do that. Then realizing I can’t for one reason or another. It would take a very special person to be able to do what Dick did.
RIP Dick 🙏🙏🙏
👌✨ what a beautiful place to live💕 and what a great insperation Dick is .✨💕
Beautiful!
I have the CD of the whole him him a building his log 🪵 cabin house his voice is so soothing. I watch this show very often just to hear his voice and remember my dad building our home which my mom still lives in and she’s 82 years old. My dad passed away in 2011 and he was everything that man is and more, I love both of them.
Dick reminds me of my grandpa, he had wild animals as pets but they were not caged or restrained, he was a good carpenter, he knew about wild plants. I still remember him making sassafras tea, the tea was very good.
Sounds like a pretty good grandpa to have had.
@@bigguyinatinyhouse indeed he was, I’ve been blessed to have had him for so long, he was 91 when he passed, I miss him.
Dick inspired me to go off grid decades ago. Still doing it🤙
Huge inspiration to nature enthusiasts like me. Great video great man
I love him ! I have ALL 4 of his DVD's.
They Never Get Old ! 🤠🖖♨️
He is my Hero since I was younger .
Reading and watching Dick's stories bring me back to re-live the many years of his friendship and I was so glad I had saved the letters he was faithful to write. They enabled me to write my own book , available on Amazon.
My favorite hands down!
I watched that documentary on PBS. I couldn't stop watching!
This has been my dream since I first saw Dicks story as a kid. Building my cabin now, although not in Alaska, Dick has been a major influence.