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.
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.
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.”
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 .
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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
I watched this show on PBS IN 1985, '86 AND '87 in Canada when I was a boy. I thought it was the coolest show on TV and I wanted to live off the land too.
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.
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.
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!
I first saw this man on PBS as a 14 year old. 23 years later I have my own off grid jungle farm. I can only hope to keep up like he did into my older years. Ty sir
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.
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🙏🏻
Love watching this. Use to have family time with my husband and our son. Memories. I miss my family. Our son past away 2019 one year later his dad 2020.
I ran across this one morning on PBS about 15yrs ago. Ever since I saw this I decided that when i get close to retirement age, this is where I want to live
i really like old outdoor documentaries...theres something pristine, scerene and wonderful about them, the naration and music are graceful and calming...
Wow all that he did with just his own hands, no electric saws, drills, etc. The exact way he put the cabin together. He was a craftsman !! awesome! I have two videos about him and still need more!! lol
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.
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.
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
I grew up in remote Alaska and I loved it, it's given me a work ethic for life and my most favorite memories are from those days back in the late 70's early 80's before I understood what was really going on in the world, wish I could go back
Brian Jacob , because as a kid I had no say in moving so ended up in the city here and there, now back in Alaska and visit my childhood home every couple years and it's hard to go back and hear about the people lost to alcohol and pills, it tarnishes the memories so I don't see it often but as I get older it brings me looking at the potential of going back but economical limitations of the area make it almost impossible
You know I was talking to my mother the other day(she's 76) and we were just talking how people back in the old days made it back then. Today everyone is on medication for everything under the sun and more worried about what people think about them and making money. She said back when she was a kid there was only one doctor in town and you only went if you were really sick or hurt. Most of the time home remedies is what they used and they grew their own food in gardens because they were to poor to shop at grocery stores. All of her family lived into their 80s and 90s. Food for thought.
I’m from America but have been living in Australia for the past ten years, and Europe before that. I can tell you over-prescribing is a uniquely American problem. Healthcare isn’t free in America so big pharma companies act like drug dealers.
Yeah it was just normal life now everyone virtue signals. He's got no car or hydro gardens eats organic self sufficient and now the government would harass him about that. Even years ago all the milk came in glass bottles people returned and people reused reduced recycled now it's oh I need the latest i phone and all it's packaging every year I'm so superior can't cook or anything but have an app to order food.
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 .
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.
I have all his movie's on dvd. Sometimes when I have trouble sleeping, I dream that I'm there in his cabin. And testing the beans in his pot on the stove.
Remember watching his short video on PBS and finally just ordered the alone in the wilderness movie set and his book really excited to finally watch and read his material
@@ethandeagle9684 You are going to love it. There are at least 2 videos, and books. I will give you something to look forward to in the book. Picture that man walking across the lake in winter, with a empty cement sack on his head. I laughed so hard at that.
@@lilymcalister1825 I have 3 myself, and I hear that there may be 3 more. Alaska state did one that I have. And the first 2 that show on PBS now and then.
@@denniscook1422 Ohhh good!! I look forward to seeing them, thank you for replying!! I think I would live there...sooo easily!! As long as I could put enough goods away and made plenty of fire wood to get me thru the winter.Ohhh how I would really live to try living there!!💜💜💜
I just discovered this video. Lately I have been reflecting a lot on "living off grid". The world is becoming increasingly insane. Dominated by technology and the system we live in. More and more shallow and vile. Such an inspirational man. Strong yet kind. A love of nature that I can so strongly identify with. Bless you for posting.
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!
Truly an amazing man. . .you're only alone if you want to be. (I don't think many youngsters will understand that concept today) Livin the life, he was.
I have a full length version of this. First time I saw it, it was like a religious experience. Incredible strength this man had. I'm amazed he made it so long with so little contact with any other human beings.
An amazing set of skills and work ethic in one man . Most of us can only dream of what it would be like to live a life out in the wilderness like he did . A true modern day mountain man living his dream .
This is so amazing. The wildlife blows me away. It's almost impossible to believe that he lived on fish because he thought big game was too much for him.
Well, since he didn't have a freezer he would have to either smoke or salt the meat, unless he were to throw away much of it. Maybe he preferred eating fresh fish instead of old, smoked meat. It's possible that he hunted more in the wintertime and had a natural freezer outside somewhere.
@@Avendesora322 You might be right. I'm Australian so my 52 years in the outback might have differed some. But I'm a humble enough man to say that Dick could have taught me some things & maybe I could have showed him. QWe live & learn.
@@stevekulbacki5238 , caribou and their antlers every year. However, I do think he did hunt during the winter though as meat could easily stay in his storage house on stilts during the 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.
Richard Proenneke really lived like a free man the last half of his wonderful life, he is a role model for me. Fortunately, I have learned many skills similar to those Richard possessed, although his carpentry skills are second to none (in my opinion).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Most men will follow an all ready made path....Dick made his own.....for others to follow....even though he was living alone......what an awesome life he chose.
As a native of Iowa I have always held a fascination for Mr. Proenneke and the life he made for himself in Alaska. While such a life is not for everyone, most everyone can gain a bit of peace of mind from watching his example.
His powers of observation were remarkable....he seems to have noticed everything in his environment...A man like that could never be bored or restless..
I know what your saying. What is truly amazing about this film and the man is he makes it look so easy. Most of us would die shortly after our attempt. But we can learn...and practice some of the skills. Hope your 2020 moves you in that direction. Life in the modern world is getting complicated. God's peace and blessing
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.
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.
Dick's mental toughness is from God himself. ❤ I admire this man so much I first saw him years ago, building that log cabin, taking all those wonderful pictures you can't help but love this guy. 👍
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
You know you’re a legend when you can make door hinges out of tree stumps using only hand tools 💪🏻
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 was watching football today, I thought.. what a waste of time. This is a real man.
Football sucks
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
The last day Dick was there must hae been hard. The day he left for good must have broken his heart.
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.
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
I watched this show on PBS IN 1985, '86 AND '87 in Canada when I was a boy. I thought it was the coolest show on TV and I wanted to live off the land too.
It was probably the most popular show in their history.
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!
Is a shame that they don't make nature programs like this anymore
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.
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..
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!
I first saw this man on PBS as a 14 year old. 23 years later I have my own off grid jungle farm. I can only hope to keep up like he did into my older years. Ty sir
Same here. I read his book over and over. Traveled around the world, diesel mechanic, been off grid 5 year now. I need to get further out
PBS still plays his documentary “Alone in the Wilderness”. His house considered a historic home and is part of the National park now.
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.
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?
Love watching this. Use to have family time with my husband and our son. Memories. I miss my family. Our son past away 2019 one year later his dad 2020.
So sorry for your loss
,😲🙏 love and hugs to you.
I ran across this one morning on PBS about 15yrs ago. Ever since I saw this I decided that when i get close to retirement age, this is where I want to live
When I watched Alone in the wilderness, I was in awe of this man. A true role model for me.
They dont make em like this guy anymore.
I cameback to watch Mr. Proenneke again.
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.
Very interesting man, what a life he lived. Over thirty years living in his cabin. Just awesome
Wow all that he did with just his own hands, no electric saws, drills, etc. The exact way he put the cabin together. He was a craftsman !! awesome! I have two videos about him and still need more!! lol
Ladi Hawke he was in the Navy...
You gotta admire the grooving . What a master with an ax!
I wonder how long that would take to be on that kind of level of precision... Crazy seeing him do that
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.
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.
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 would have loved to have met the man and shared a bowl of beans and good conversation. RIP MR. Proenneke.
This man truly lived off the grid...with nature, not against it.
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!
@@THERAMMSTEINFAN490 #1449 Brian Callen
@@Care_Soul lol nice. Thanks for telling Anton I could not remember what number JRE it was from 2mo ago.
I grew up in remote Alaska and I loved it, it's given me a work ethic for life and my most favorite memories are from those days back in the late 70's early 80's before I understood what was really going on in the world, wish I could go back
why did you leave it?
Brian Jacob , because as a kid I had no say in moving so ended up in the city here and there, now back in Alaska and visit my childhood home every couple years and it's hard to go back and hear about the people lost to alcohol and pills, it tarnishes the memories so I don't see it often but as I get older it brings me looking at the potential of going back but economical limitations of the area make it almost impossible
You know I was talking to my mother the other day(she's 76) and we were just talking how people back in the old days made it back then. Today everyone is on medication for everything under the sun and more worried about what people think about them and making money. She said back when she was a kid there was only one doctor in town and you only went if you were really sick or hurt. Most of the time home remedies is what they used and they grew their own food in gardens because they were to poor to shop at grocery stores. All of her family lived into their 80s and 90s. Food for thought.
I’m from America but have been living in Australia for the past ten years, and Europe before that. I can tell you over-prescribing is a uniquely American problem. Healthcare isn’t free in America so big pharma companies act like drug dealers.
@@livelyupmyself1 Everyone in the UK is medicated. And I think it's becoming a worldwide problem these days.
@@facethestrange15yearsago81 the pharmaceutical problem is more of a western affliction, to me at least…
Yeah it was just normal life now everyone virtue signals. He's got no car or hydro gardens eats organic self sufficient and now the government would harass him about that. Even years ago all the milk came in glass bottles people returned and people reused reduced recycled now it's oh I need the latest i phone and all it's packaging every year I'm so superior can't cook or anything but have an app to order food.
@@AnnaLVajda Milk doesn't last that long either in plastic, to make matters worse.
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’m here on my own!! Watched these shows many times and will watch them again!
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.
I love that he got to live the way he wanted and was good enough to share it with the world
Dick Proenneke 🤗 watched his videos 📹 in elementary school 🏫 just tonight I told somebody about this fellow and sent this to them. Good memories ☺
I envy anyone that was fortunate enough to have a man like Dick in their life. So much to learn from these great men.
Truly amazing film documentary. This man has lived a unique and wonderful life.
I am so glad I watched this
Haleluja🥰
Just read this book last year. Absolutely a man's man...
I have all his movie's on dvd. Sometimes when I have trouble sleeping, I dream that I'm there in his cabin. And testing the beans in his pot on the stove.
Remember watching his short video on PBS and finally just ordered the alone in the wilderness movie set and his book really excited to finally watch and read his material
@@ethandeagle9684 You are going to love it. There are at least 2 videos, and books. I will give you something to look forward to in the book. Picture that man walking across the lake in winter, with a empty cement sack on his head. I laughed so hard at that.
How many movies are there?
@@lilymcalister1825 I have 3 myself, and I hear that there may be 3 more. Alaska state did one that I have. And the first 2 that show on PBS now and then.
@@denniscook1422 Ohhh good!! I look forward to seeing them, thank you for replying!! I think I would live there...sooo easily!! As long as I could put enough goods away and made plenty of fire wood to get me thru the winter.Ohhh how I would really live to try living there!!💜💜💜
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
Life like this is great! Doesn’t get any better than living in and close to nature!!!❤️🙏
Legend
The first time I had the privilege of watching this man I was in my 20s and I was just amazed that someone could do this. What an awesome human being
I have a playlist of Dick's vids. At bedtime, hit play & listen to Bob Swerers voice, close my eyes........go to sleeeeeeeep.....
I just discovered this video.
Lately I have been reflecting a lot on "living off grid".
The world is becoming increasingly insane. Dominated by technology and the system we live in.
More and more shallow and vile.
Such an inspirational man. Strong yet kind. A love of nature that I can so strongly identify with.
Bless you for posting.
Rebecca Wallace all my life but more so now.
Same here🙄
Same here but now I'm too old for the adventure.
I remember watching this when I was only 6, living my second year in Alaska
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!
This is BEAUTIFULL
but few could do it..he's a very strong & specail kind of man...I'm glad he shared his life in Alaska with me..
William Blakeley w
God gifted an inspired by the Holy Spirt !
I watch this show on PBS a long time ago I loved it
I enjoyed hearing Dicks voice. The videos on PBS have a narrator that takes something from the vids. Thanks for sharing.
Truly an amazing man. . .you're only alone if you want to be. (I don't think many youngsters will understand that concept today) Livin the life, he was.
Tom Eddy there are still some of us. Turned 16 this year and had my first week alone in the forest this summer
The humble beginnings of reality TV, underscore the humble twice. How nice this was to watch.
I have a full length version of this. First time I saw it, it was like a religious experience. Incredible strength this man had. I'm amazed he made it so long with so little contact with any other human beings.
An amazing set of skills and work ethic in one man . Most of us can only dream of what it would be like to live a life out in the wilderness like he did . A true modern day mountain man living his dream .
I'm yearning for a life like this....
Takes someone very special to live alone
This is so amazing. The wildlife blows me away. It's almost impossible to believe that he lived on fish because he thought big game was too much for him.
Well, since he didn't have a freezer he would have to either smoke or salt the meat, unless he were to throw away much of it. Maybe he preferred eating fresh fish instead of old, smoked meat. It's possible that he hunted more in the wintertime and had a natural freezer outside somewhere.
By the looks of all of those caribou antlers. Dick may be keeping secrets in plain sight.
@@Avendesora322 You might be right. I'm Australian so my 52 years in the outback might have differed some. But I'm a humble enough man to say that Dick could have taught me some things & maybe I could have showed him. QWe live & learn.
In summer, he ate fish and didnt kill big game. In the winter, meat would freeze outdoors and wouldn't go to waste, so he did his hunting then.
@@stevekulbacki5238 , caribou and their antlers every year. However, I do think he did hunt during the winter though as meat could easily stay in his storage house on stilts during the 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.
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.
It takes stamina from mind AND body to live where he lived!!!
Richard Proenneke really lived like a free man the last half of his wonderful life, he is a role model for me. Fortunately, I have learned many skills similar to those Richard possessed, although his carpentry skills are second to none (in my opinion).
He's got such a relaxed attitude towards this environment that would kill most others
Seeing this 30 years ago on PBS, changed my life!
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.
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.
I feel blessed to be able to go for days without seeing another person. But that's just me.
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.
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.
Absolutely love it when the birds 🦅 come down to eat out his hand! Freakin so love it man!
This makes me so very, very happy. Thank you, Dick, for documenting your experience giving us the chance to live it a little too :)
Most men will follow an all ready made path....Dick made his own.....for others to follow....even though he was living alone......what an awesome life he chose.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
C. Sandburg
Basically the grandfather of the travel/adventure/survival vloggers of today.
Dick was a little better prepared than the young fella that died in the bus. That kid was doomed from the start.
That’s what Joe robinet calls him
As a native of Iowa I have always held a fascination for Mr. Proenneke and the life he made for himself in Alaska. While such a life is not for everyone, most everyone can gain a bit of peace of mind from watching his example.
One of the last men to have been born and lived.
He is by far a very inspirational man. literally. The Dude of early pioneering homestead Alaska.
His powers of observation were remarkable....he seems to have noticed everything in his environment...A man like that could never be bored or restless..
A beautiful way to live.I watch this all the time.Its never boreing.I would love to live like he did.
I know what your saying. What is truly amazing about this film and the man is he makes it look so easy. Most of us would die shortly after our attempt. But we can learn...and practice some of the skills. Hope your 2020 moves you in that direction. Life in the modern world is getting complicated. God's peace and blessing
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.
Beautiful film ! , what a great guy and naturalist who lived in perfect harmony with that stunning country .
This has been my dream since I was a little boy reading books on Alaska in Elementary school.
Incredible skills . Look at the fine way h e makes the double door hinges with simple tools.
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.
Dick's mental toughness is beyond imaginable IMO.
Dick's mental toughness is from God himself. ❤ I admire this man so much I first saw him years ago, building that log cabin, taking all those wonderful pictures you can't help but love this guy. 👍
I weep and laugh with a great sense of love for this man.
I watched the original show, I really loved it, simple story telling at its best
Peaceful, interesting to listen to older people who have lived like this. 💜