Dick Proenneke in Alaska Silence and Solitude

[@rollmeister]

He left the cabin due to old age in 1999, returning to live with his brother in California and passed away in 2003. His cabin is now in the care of the national park authorities and you can visit the cabin. It is a tourist attraction.

[@JeffSh00ts]

Can i sleep in there?

[@muffemod]

@@JeffSh00ts Yes you can.

[@djhenyo]

@@JeffSh00ts The door is open, but the structure hasn't been maintained in decades, and the roof could kill you if it collapses.

[@billmacmillan5373]

@@djhenyo Not true; the cabin is maintained quite well. I visited there for 5 days in 2021. Camped in the woods around the lakes and hiked a lot.

[@danielfolau8895]

@@djhenyo why would you say something like you know?

[@maxwellspeedwell2585]

I'm seven years into my remote life. These old films would captivate me but not so much anymore. It's nice to be away from people but it is a hard life. In some ways my life is better that what Dick lived, but in some ways not as good. I have the luxury of LED lights, and lithium batteries. A small PV panel gives me all the power I need in the summer. A little more difficult in the winter. I was raised in the country and was prepared for my transition to a remote and solitary life. Still, it wasn't easy. The first several years showed where I failed to plan adequately. The life alone is difficult and takes planning to make the transition. The first five years were difficult. When I do visit the city and see people from my old life I hear them talk about their daily lives and think of how sad they truly are.

[@travisvanalst4698]

Remote life and on KZbin eh?? 😂😂

[@callofdoobie3092]

It's not a competition brother 🫶

[@wlink639]

@@travisvanalst4698 It's not like he was born outside of civilization.

[@travisvanalst4698]

@@wlink639People living in the U.P. live remotely. Don’t see a single one of them on a phone or computer. They pump water from a well, live by oil lantern for light. And no they aren’t Amish either. And that’s remote living.

[@scottallpress3818]

Are you still living the remote life ? I’d be interested to know

[@solitarybell2836]

This man has lived a million mens dreams!

[@Dunecoone]

All* Mens Dream

[@westonstevens3239]

Almost our dreams, only thing missing is an attractive woman.

[@JV-ll1cu]

Very few people could do what he did. Living 30 years like he did with the tools he had. No electricity. You have to be extremely skillful and tough to achieve what he did. None of the people here commenting could do what he did.

[@yourgodisjewish2486]

Oi vey...

[@filipnr1]

You have no idea how difficult is to live his life. Most modern man would give up after a week.

[@Grizzlife]

This man has inspired me to build my dream homestead. I can feel his spirit every time I watch these old movies. I wish there were more !😀

[@ryanbrunson5764]

Have you started on your Dream home it's been a year?

[@Tommi23]

@@ryanbrunson5764 the videos on his channel makes it seem like he’s off to a decent start

[@ryanbrunson5764]

@@Tommi23 I'm just seeing if he made any progress if it was me I would still be dreaming as I munch on a bag of chips laying on the couch.

[@Tommi23]

@@ryanbrunson5764 I was just watching this video - eating cheese cake and dreaming 🤣 I’ll take this a sign to do something more about it

[@ryanbrunson5764]

@@Tommi23 Sounds like we are Twins 😂🤣😂

[@siriusstar99]

I would watch this entire show every year when it would come on PBS before the internet. Never get tired of it . What an amazing life and amazing craftsman.

[@LostCaper]

I am one of the millions that thought about this life. He is amazing. I don’t get sick of this either. I always have to get my prenoke fix.

[@QuantumMech_88]

Proenneke is still a legend up here in AK .My grandfather and great uncle used to travel to Twin Lakes by mule . They brought along coffee - tea - sugar - flour - cornmeal and other goods for Mr. Proenneke .

[@bookmistress7142]

Can't do without the coffee can we? :). What a remarkable tale.

[@ericcrea6837]

What year did he die?

[@raymondperschall9195]

Ho

[@QuantumMech_88]

Eric Crea - Here is Mr. Proennekes' biography --> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Proenneke

[@jessezuniga4161]

I totally wish I could do what he did.

[@MH3GL]

Watching the birds eat out of Dick's hand tells me he's become as much a part of that landscape as the trees and mountains. Incredible.

[@alan4sure]

He has food for them. It's not that amazing😄

[@MH3GL]

@@alan4sure take some bird seed, put it in your hand, go outside, and see how many birds come land on your hand to eat out of it. Then come back and tell me it's just the bird seed.

[@alan4sure]

@@MH3GL in the Cdn Rockies, in the National Parks it used to be very common, year 'round. You didn't need food to attract birdd, they expected it and showed up. It was annoying sometimes, them stealing snacks. There are fewer birds nowadays unfortunately.

[@Skellotronix]

@@alan4sure That's a park with birds who are used to handouts. This is the wilderness with wild animals.

[@ryan_80]

This never gets old! Amazing man who has inspired me to appreciate the finer things in life. The hell with cities, crowds, and money sharks.

Who made the camera, the canoe, his clothes, steel tools? People in cities, with a profit motive. Who gave him the education to have the career, acquire the skills and the dollars to be able to retire to Alaska and have people arrive by float plane to bring him coffee, sugar, kerosene, matches? People living in cities. Dick Proenneke could only do what he did because a vast civilisation supported him and had the leisure time and spare cash to indulge him in his dream of "solitude".

[@BirdYoumans]

@ Greg, Greg, Greg, I fear you miss the whole point. Sad.

[@davidstinson5095]

I agree greedy pieces of shit want people like us to work our ass off while they steal our money and basically pay no taxes

[@BirdYoumans]

@Christina Reynolds Because it's not about whether he benefited from today's tech, of course he did. Even the indigenous people there today benefit from it. It was about getting back to what in today's world would be as close to freedom from the rat race as is possible. Not many of us could pull it off even with today's tech to help us. I admire him a lot. I watch this over again quite often and I'm always inspired and just a little jealous. But I pursue my dream in my own way and it is rewarding even if I'm not in Alaska. The Appalachians where I am retired are quite nice. But of course, there's still taxes and pollution to deal with lol!

[@BirdYoumans]

@Shitty Beatles True.

[@dmccaleb7353]

My life is so confusing, at 67 it shouldn't be my own fault, makes me feel good to see a man that is truly happy with his life.

[@My16.]

I don’t know how anybody else feels watching this , but for me it’s so special..... I have warmth and peaceful feeling in my heart, hard to explain. Love this video!!!

[@sosteve9113]

agree this man have find peace within himself

[@ianhawdon3680]

Yes i agree totally

[@JaneDoe-ng3zm]

That's becuz this is the way we were created to live, to LIVE not chase the dollar or worship mammon

[@bobbygriz5648]

So alone and then the bird lands in his hand. He's not alone. He's without people and thats pure bliss ❤🙏👍

[@JaxRK1]

Wait without people he would not have a camera, or a zodiac raft, or a pilot to take him out there, he would not know language to share with us his life.... people are a blessing in disguise. It’s hard to realize but true.

[@bobbygriz5648]

@@JaxRK1 I suppose.

[@lucashankins9425]

I’m going to be on the AT for a month starting June 25th. Only a few people (idiots) when passing New Found Gap, otherwise, professionals. No phone reception, priceless!

[@ciarandevaney385]

@@bobbygriz5648 loneliness is the worst feeling 😪

[@bobbygriz5648]

@@ciarandevaney385 I suppose you're right. I've never been lonely.

[@unknown-lr4tx]

I think I've watched these videos about 30 times. This man is a legend.

[@TheShowgunofHarlem]

Same. I keep watching the same vids of him over and over. So inspiring and motivating to just sit back and enjoy life, and not have to worry about the daily rate race of life.

[@Thetreefella]

Amazing man....

[@snapperlocklear173]

Me to... lol

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is Our REAL Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@yellowroseoftexas2890]

Mr. Proenneke lives the real life. Appreciating all that truly matters. Building with hand tools and what God gave him...blood, sweat & tears. Today, too many people must be entertained by someone or something. There is much to be said about solitude. As young children, my mom mandated hours of solitude in our own rooms. With enrichment material to give us depth. She also tested us upon completion of every book. She ask question and we had to answer what we had read and how we could apply our new knowledge. I am older now and long for those good old days.

[@grovermartin6874]

Yellowroseoftexas, how extraordinary your wise mother and your childhood! I can't help comparing your experience with my own, in which being alone was viewed with alarm, if not hostility.

[@ordinarypete]

Lucky.

[@nwtraveler5266]

The most fascinating story I’ve ever watched, Alone in the Wilderness.

[@sebastianshaw210]

What a splendid man. He looks atleast 15 years younger than he actually was at the time of filming.

[@Mr8otter]

I like the way he made his door hinges. Very nice woodworking

[@snapperlocklear173]

Dutch style

[@ricardolosada8195]

Las bisagras una maravilla!

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

@@snapperlocklear173 Yup and old school.

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is Our REAL Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@GrislyAtoms12]

Yep. Would take me a week to make just one. My hat's off to DP!

[@thyslop1737]

To walk out your front door every day and to live, breath and exist in that space, that wilderness WOW!

[@lamBETTERthanY0U]

Except all the times it’s freezing and miserable with nothing to do

[@inhibited44]

I sat on the seat of a freezing cold outhouse relieving myself once in the White Mountains during winter. It was a memorable experience.

[@johnklein6040]

@@lamBETTERthanY0U The whole point went right over your head.

[@randyprice1831]

I really admire his woodworking skills. Something my generation and younger is missing. We spent too much time on computers and not enough learning how to use hand tools.

[@alan4sure]

I'll say. Some can't even change lightbulbs. 😄

[@fletcherhamilton3177]

I am ashamed to concede that you’re correct. I _can_ change a lightbulb . . . that’s about it. But I plan to change that 😅

[@docschweitz7606]

Mr. Bob Swerer-Thank you for all your efforts in upholding Dick Proenneke's memory, history, and legend! I personally MADE my local counry library system purchase the Dvd " Alone in the Wilderness", and his accompanying 2 books. I promulgate this true MAN, Dick P. He was a groundbreaking amazing innovator! He did these things back in 1970!!!! Just wonderful he had the foresight to film himself!! Thank you Bob S for your involvement. PBS first brought me to this wonder. I share his memory with awe and amazement. Thank you!

[@jimwagnerclips]

I have been watching this story since its release and every time I see any part of it I instantly become relaxed and calm. This man is a truly unique human in these modern times. God certainly blessed him.

[@MrAndyLocksmith]

Which God?

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@MrAndyLocksmith The one that blessed him. Keep up.

[@curtisshepard3762]

God had nothing to do with his decision or abilities. He is a man of observation and science. Everything he gained he worked for. He was handed nothing.

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is Our REAL Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@jimwagnerclips]

@@MrAndyLocksmith The one and only.

[@mattpeacock5208]

This guy literally did what Bob Ross painted! That's dope!

[@cliffordbowman6777]

Can’t you speak English ever?

[@shawnmccrary5526]

I’m very fortunate to have my own cabins in the wilderness not far from Twin Lakes. Dick was a friend of my in-laws and visited often on Lake Clark.He even made my mother-in-law one of his famous spoons. As a pilot I’ve never flown through Lake Clark Pass and not thought about those before and those that’ll come after. “Some say God was tired when he made it and some say it’s a fine land to shun. And there’s some who would trade it for no land on earth and I’m one” Robert Service

[@DanaNordberg]

These documentaries are wonderful, god bless Dick Proenneke. What a wonderful and gifted man !!!

[@lfyoung]

The caliber of a persons soul is measured by the company they keep. This man was surrounded by all manner of animals who called him friend. He was a man of true warm hearted purity in and out.

[@CoIoneIPanic]

And his animal "friends" never forgot about the pistol he packed on his forays away from the cabin.

[@cliffordbowman6777]

It’s good to love what you do.

[@SkinE-Vadee-Veechee]

Best survivalist of all time. He made that life look easy. Hard worker too.

[@andrewwilson4662]

I knew his brother Ray, very matter of fact stoic brothers

[@cotillion]

fuck off you toolbag

[@itsmeitstrue]

Michael Rodriguez Whos blind to it?! This mans just doing what he loves and has a passion for. While documenting and filming for his enjoyment, and for those who might enjoy it....Yes he had some supplies flown in, and used some tools that wernt "primative" but so what? Thats not the point of his journey. Hes not out there to prove anything to anyone. Hes out in the alaskan bush to enjoy nature, and the simple living provided by it. Alot of people, myself included are inspired by it and certainly respect it....I dont see how you couldnt!

[@itsmeitstrue]

Michael Rodriguez I just enjoy the outdoors and respect what hes done off the grid. It takes a ton of work, and craftmanship to do what hes done.

[@williamwilson6499]

He’s not the best survivalist of all time. That’s just bullshit. Look up Sylvan Hart.

[@edwardyates9965]

Just found the videos about Dick Proenneke. What an amazing man.

[@thomaskoshinsky7768]

This man was a true man.no chainsaws all by hand log cabin.Alot of work.falling trees by hand.a very hard worker.One day i would love to go see his cabin.that would be so cool.

[@anthonypeltier4039]

12 hour days, 6 days out of the week, 10 days in he had the heavy logs up he said. With actually rewarding labor such as building your own cabin, i bet his 72 hour work week at 52 feels quite a bit better than my 36 hour workweek at 25

[@anduin1]

I don’t envy his task. Having done some carpentry, the original video is amazing to watch.

[@nolanyoung8786]

The difference you feel is from fulfillment. A 72 hour work week is by no means easy but at the end you can marvel at what you created. Toiling away 9-5 for someone else’s profit drains that fulfillment for most people.

[@alan4sure]

@@nolanyoung8786 they reward themselves by buying crap though. 😄

[@thegreeninvasion5511]

If you’re 25 and only working 36 hours, you have no motivation! Too much free time to be dumb and spend money on useless shit

[@terrykuneman4208]

Just a few hundred years ago a large portion of the population lived this way. They survived by farming, hunting, fishing, bartering with neighbours and were basically in charge of their own destinies

[@JV-ll1cu]

You don't even have to go that far. 100-200 years ago

[@wlink639]

They usually had more contact with other people than that but yes.

[@giottigiotti1087]

God Bless you Dick Proenneke - The wealthiest man who ever lived. I wish I had the guts to make a move like this.

[@steshar2975]

that's the issue we all have :( no guts. government got us right where they want us.

[@JV-ll1cu]

Guts is not enough. You need to be extremely skillful also to do what he did.

[@joeyank2451]

You Can’t Anymore

[@cadenceellison4219]

This video is so therapeutic. Like I could watch this over and over forever. His voice is also really calming and this is like straight up asmr.

[@chuckfizz]

A Carpenter and Navy, this man knew allot of skills and his experiences show us that most of us, and certainly myself, can do allot more than what we do.

[@edwardgaines6561]

It's a shame how most men underestimate themselves. Women have the opposite problem.

[@JK-vc7ie]

Chuck Feazell Sr. If you have the skills, which take a very long time to acquire.

[@TN_HondaDad]

Living in Kodiak prior to his cabin days already has 99% jump on us. Lol I totally respect him for living his simple yet difficult life the way he wanted to, peroid.

[@michaelashley4446]

I have been watching this for over 25 years. It is my goal.

[@ciarandevaney385]

What? Loneliness?

[@naturelover6520]

It's not for everyone and you certainly need to be at ease with yourself but to me it's the nearest thing to happiness. Him and the few other people, I have watched, including a woman Sara Maitland in Scotland, look so relaxed, humble, no complaints about the hardship of extreme conditions... they seem to be exactly where they want to be.

[@Fabi1701A]

I remember watching this in black and white.. I love this guy.. “ today, I am gonna make a wooden spoon”. A real role model. I love the way he paddled, I do it the same way , it is a way for me to think of him.

[@jerryw6699]

I remember the evolution of the wooden spoons.

[@ylekiote99999]

Probably the most satisfied and fulfilling life ever lived.

[@yourgodisjewish2486]

To find freedom...you cant even go out to sea anymore. It's in the places nobody can get easy access to.

[@unhappyattendantughh2469]

Ass some pot and booze hell yes

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is Our TRUE Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@Bob.W.]

I've seen Alone in the Wilderness many times, but I didn't see that great beach. Nice. RIP Dick. Just an old Iowa farm boy.

[@turdferguson4602]

I use to watch this years ago as a kid, never thought I would see it again. Thanks

[@edgray1517]

How

[@edgray1517]

I remember very little of the show

[@carlbowman3366]

This was an incredible man. I've watched this video for years and can't get enough of it. When I was young this is exactly what I wanted to do. I started to n several times but never did, something I've always regreted. Back then you could claim land and build on it and it was yours. You can't do that today.

[@shellyrae9281]

A real man. No man-bun, not perpetually clutching a Starbucks latte. And birds eat from his hand 💗 Lived his life with dignity on his own terms. What a man.

[@QNATURUNDHUND]

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[@mr.butterworth]

@Gilgamesh Modinkin there’s plenty wrong with a Starbucks latte, you’re just weak.

[@tomthumb8346]

Haha! thats hilarious!! No straight leg pants and silly shoes either. You really have to admire a man who lived so far from people, yet woke up each day and shaved.

[@saisayasith]

@Gilgamesh Modinkin stfu

[@betsyscales1066]

@ Shelley Rae that is TOO funny!! 😂 It reminds me of the song "Where did all the cowboys go?"

[@22lyric]

The KING. I have seen documentaries on TV but they weren't as clear as this video!

[@Kar1heikk1]

What a skillfull man he is. Not all can do this stuff and survive in wilderness.

[@charlesel5983]

kudos to the native who lived there for centuries🙌🏽

[@rudolphferdinand3634]

I bought the home at Twin Peaks subdivision on the Old Glenn Highway now called Palmer Alternate Highway. During the summer months about late July/August, mountains to the left front door, you will Dall Sheep, the biggest group that I recall was about twenty, all males rams. One summer, it was just five rams, and all were full curled, an amazing thing to see. Bring out the spotting, and get a closer look, nice! The wife did not like it there, so we sold the house moved closer to Wasilla, Alaska here for 24 years now.

[@ladihawke205]

Such an awesome man!! The way he could build anything. I could watch this all day!!

[@philipwurm5121]

Imagine spending a few weeks up there with him??!!! My God! Dude was blessed in so many ways…🙏🏻

[@rhardee8]

Those animals are magnificent! What a lucky man!

[@Leslie-es5ij]

I live in a little log house I built by hand, but my notches look like a boy scout was turned loose with a dull hatchet. I'm not as remote, but it feels like it in the winter, and I have both alone in the wilderness movies. Love to watch, and introduce them to others. So interesting.

[@rrmerlin3402]

This story couldn't be any better.

[@temmy9]

A man who lived the way humans were meant to live..out in the wilderness, gathering and hunting.

[@lamontcranston8181]

Love this documentary! This man’s life/adventure at twin lakes is absolutely amazing.

[@gordongreenwood9202]

Most people fear silence as it brings them closer to there real true self..a stranger.

[@GODOBER]

@Christina Reynolds Edgy?

[@michamus]

Whenever someone makes a proclamation prefaced with "most people" I regard it as a statement about themselves.

[@ariesqueen2306]

@@michamus hmm i never thought of this way.... that is an interesting perspective!

[@butlerproman]

@Christina Reynolds: You sure read a lot of ideas into Gordon's simple statement. Looks like all that edge was manufactured in your own mind.

[@edwardgaines6561]

Edgy? I think the word you're looking for is "Emo."

[@jrand2631]

I bought the DVD's second hand some years ago on our equivalent to your Craigslist, and I still watch them from time to time - he was an impressive man.

[@rebeccaallsteadt8590]

About 8 months ago I watched this video and inspired me to move here. It's everything and more what I expected it to be.❤❤❤❤❤❤ you look amazing my friend.😘

[@josephduplaga7595]

Well that's great !

[@alan4sure]

When do you start on your cabin?😄

[@sandywieringa4434]

I watched "Alone in the Wilderness" a few years ago. Watching him making the hinges of the door and carving a simple spoon, I realized I wanted to learn what I soon came to know as Bushcraft. Been learning and practicing this fascinating "hobby" ever since! Thank you, Dick, for starting me down such an interesting road!

[@micjam1986]

id like to thank Bob Swerer for adding the extra video footage and info in this piece.. awesome!

[@douglasmayhew2487]

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen. It sure looks nice to have the animals to keep you company.

[@bondjamesbond1664]

i used to watch this on channel 12 in Philly with my son all the time.absolutely great documentary.

[@UnplugToRecharge]

Should see about getting it on Apple movies and or Netflix. I ordered my DVD's but would love to see it more available. Such great history

[@jimbo16720]

I found all 4 parts on the internet and they cost me nothing. I made a couple copies and have all 4 on a memory stick so I can watch them any time.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

@@jimbo16720 What are the names of each of the movies? I have only seen the common one on PBS.

[@fbabdiver]

i want this life-- thanks for sharing this beautiful man's life!

[@Pat_KraPao]

Who’s keeping you from this life? Go live in the woods.

[@Inkdraft]

Love your voice, a little bit of Henry Fonda and a touch of Ronald Regan. But better than both. Lovely video. I put it in my playlist. Thanks.

[@billludolph1696]

I have been watching this man for a longtime

[@risinbison1106]

Some men truly have lived, I tip a glass to his life.

[@mantriccaravan8228]

Wow what a nice documentary. Just a huge appreciation for the natural world and connecting to it. Quite and exceptional individual to go out into the wild like that and survive. BTW 15:03 music by Raphael from Music to Disappear In fits the documentary really well.

[@veanwhitcher7867]

Clicked on it by accident,was I ever surprised, must be the most interesting video on KZbin!!

[@jfgreen1959]

All you have to do is read some of these comments, and you will understand why someone would choose solitude...people are bizarre.

[@Maorawrath]

Short answer, people are assholes.

[@chriswalls2262]

John Green. Darn tootin ha ha ha. I’m off to the isle of rum in two weeks. Wild camping. I might fuck it off and stay there he he he

[@MrRaymn]

L'enfer, c'est les autres.

[@vincevega5515]

ur mom is bizzare

[@Youtuber-ws5em]

I am here after David Icke videos. There is a reason why people are on the menu of reptilians.

[@petaesaw5175]

Very intelligent man.... .I grew up on the land ... now my parents are gone .. God rest their souls..R.I.P .. I only go to the cabin now & then .. 🙏❤

[@colemanneedles3620]

idk why they say he's never been sick... he was discharged from the navy for rheumatic fever. Still amazing his strength and independence at his age.

[@710moose8]

I think the point was he was never sick while he was out there alone.

[@lordfatcock]

When he did get sick, that's when he dedicated himself to living a healthy life.

[@mjac8373]

What a glorious way to live. A very rare and lucky man, uniquei. Thank you fo rposting this viedeo..

[@corbman9049]

One with wilderness, nature, and self reliance. I admire this man.

[@thephilosopher5799]

Omg when the bird flew down to him it was is so cool.This man built a beautiful cabin. A man living in nature is great and I hope to live off the grid soon after learning how to live in nature some more. I don’t know about moving to Alaska but I will move someone where there is lots of trees, wildlife and maybe mountains. After learning to build a decent shelter, I hope to find someone special to me to start a family. Thanks for reading this if you did. God bless you!

[@Michael-vq2cm]

🌝💙🐾🪶🐟⛰💦💨🍃🍂🕊...I read your comment..🌈.and I too want the same.🏞.🏕.except I'm going to buy me a nice 5th wheel...God bless 😇🙏

[@danmcbride6161]

all you SURVIVOR fans take note and reality show fans too. Duck you are the MAN!

[@jimbo16720]

Those reality shows are a joke.

[@dyates6380]

Absolutely BEYOND fascinating. What an AMAZING man, and what a wonderful video this is! Thank you for uploading this.

[@ss_whole]

This guy builds a better cabin with hand tools than I could with a shed full of power tools

[@johnthomson8332]

you must be a shitty builder then

[@outdoorvideos3825]

@@johnthomson8332 lol

[@Leo-rc5rn]

@@johnthomson8332 Pretty sure the point was that Dick was very good.

[@Leo-rc5rn]

@Leadbelly2009 lol thats why hes in the youtube comment section

[@andrewburgess633]

Those hinges...wow

[@659009stan]

This MANS voice is so soothing! He could put me to sleep and keep me awake at the same time do to these videos being amazing!

[@mytreesloth]

Wow, he would be an absolute KZbin Star these days, he was definitely ahead of his time with the self-documenting.

[@alan4sure]

He would hate being any part of it.

[@mytreesloth]

@@alan4sure Are you for sure of that, Alan?

[@alan4sure]

@@mytreesloth Yep. He wanted the quiet life of solitude---you didn't notice that subtle fact? Complete contrast to the "look at me" mentality of most youtubers. Young ones especially.

[@mytreesloth]

@@alan4sure I didn't go to Dick Proenneke College, but I would go out on a limb and say he likely didn't make ALL those videos JUST for himself. :)🤘🏼

[@zeaksims165]

What a lifestyle !

[@Wedget]

What a great man he is, we all need to pull our heads in and watch this, I did and it certainly does make one feel like modern living turns us into selfish and moronic robots, awesome videos!!

[@peacesearcher4598]

Never sick not even a cold amazing. This video is fascinating. Dick is a true outdoorsman!

[@alan4sure]

Cold viruses are spread from person to person. Pretty easy to figure out why he never caught one.

[@CNel-9999]

Watch this every time it's on PBS. AMAZING man.. He has mad skills and survival techniques.

[@poornimawagh9315]

Love the door hinges. Reminds me of my 10 years in Alaska, especially around Fairbanks.

[@KCBarr1]

This man did, what most of us only dream about, and only about 5% of us would actually last at.

[@jakesmith417]

5%? Very optimistic.

[@JayPronk]

I would say .05%

[@patrickhayes7407]

This guy was an absolute unit

[@imakedo4407]

I have this on dvd, thank you for uploading it.

[@firstnamelastname3558]

I remember watching this on Channel 12 about 15 years ago. Amazing man.

[@Blissed-Out]

Pure gold! Dick makes most modern males look like spineless zombies. Much respect.

[@irenemcguire7937]

How true! What an unbelievable man! So rare!

[@bonitaramsingh]

One of my favorite movie is 'The Edge' (Antony Hopkins, Alac Baldwin) set in BC wilderness. Got to appreciate Mr. Dick's life style. People in cities get their heart arteries clogged due to minimal physical work in cubicles.

[@alan4sure]

It was filmed right next to Canmore Alberta.

[@siriuslee9615]

Used to watch this series every year when it would come on PBS just love it this man was amazing so talented ! And with only hand tool's . Incredible .a rough but beautiful life .

[@larryalexander4833]

I also watched on PBS . If more people would live with this man's attitude and peacefulness at heart we would be so much better off.

[@edgarjohnso841]

This is my second time watching Dick and his survival skills and living out in the Alaska tundra its amazing even the door hindges incredable thank you

[@randysmith6493]

This guy was quite the craftsman. I met I think on the Parkstrip in Anchorage once. He was residing in the Pioneers Home at the time and sitting in the fresh air. We started talking about 16mm movie cameras some how and he mentioned he use to film some and made a movie. It would have been nice to have seen it then and know that he was the one that made did this project at that time. We would have talked more. I know I had this feeling of him longing to be in the bush. Good luck to sir wherever you are now. 🌲🌲

[@stevesimpson8334]

@The Survivalists Hide Preparedness :

[@patronsaintofpoison]

@The Survivalists Hide Preparedness Hemet, CA But Hermit maybe would've been more appropriate

[@nathanurick8320]

This man has truly been blessed.

[@edwardsouth1711]

The way we all lived at one time. In a mutual respect with the land that must sustain us.

[@edgray1517]

Yup

[@edgray1517]

Just saying not that it means anything or anybody asked but my real name is edward too

[@grahamwatt2854]

Now that's a resilient man, no complaints, working with the few things he had!

[@Thetreefella]

One of the most amazing men that walked the face of the Earth!!! Rip.

[@samschultz5108]

Closest I ever came to that lifestyle was. Going on a four day camp with a friend of mine. Packed implements, not food, we actually ate well, played hard, rested well. Made me realize what I actually need.

[@masteryoda498]

This man is living the life. Like the old saying goes: “The simple things in life are often the best”.

[@livinthefilm]

Best things in life are free.

[@mursalarabia]

Thank you very much for uploading this.

[@stateniland]

those who can do.. those who cannot complain.

[@saphiffertalbert1322]

I’ve been wanting this show a while now I am a huge fan. Seriously a huge fan. I did not know this man passed away in 2003 I was so impressed 75 and he was still healthy as ox and never been sick a day in his life, that’s some truly amazing to me, when I first watched this 100 times I would cry and I said why am I crying because this man is so happy and content, eating smoke, fish and biscuits and trout with no music he don’t have to have any music when it gets too quiet to me turn on the TV for the company but I’m not I don’t believe the TV like that I have several so it’s not the fact that I don’t empty there’s just nothing I want anymore. I want this gentleman on PBS I ordered the DVD I still watch it every now and then it’s nice to have peace and quiet a nice neighborhood I live in it’s damn near impossible to keep their kids quiet, so I look at programs like this and them out there in the woods I was really worried about him at one time because you know he was going out there and sort of messing with nature sometimes nature, but we had turned on, but when he said he had his pistol, and he was OK, I was OKI hope you’re resting in heaven building a cabin in the sky❤

[@pirospaprika186]

"I think there is a lot of satisfaction in having everything that you made yourself."

[@nikitia82]

My dad and uncle tought me the ways, just as this. Built beautiful cabin but now uncles kids get it my childhood being raised by a man who wanted to build with a brother lost out on his his own grandchildren cause he was afraid their would be no room. Sad the way my life happened. He lived his dream. Dont disregard close family cause thier father isnt around help them be part of the family. Dick touched my Life as my sons saw his story mom you got o see this.Amazing man!!! I hope your family is well!

[@amanciofabricante3249]

I hope they will preserve the house he built & everything on it..it's amazing

[@johnthomson8332]

they did preserve the cabin, it still sits there to this day from what I understand

[@SophialifeandAdamlife]

The cabin is in park preserve.

[@roaldyboy]

Did Dick purchase this land or was he just a squatter?

[@patronsaintofpoison]

@@TimBrownSenorCafe he gave it to the Park Service when he left. And they have preserved it. He was an ally to the Park Service, telling them when poachers were in the area. This story has nothing to do with an evil government.

[@tomr3422]

some bears took it over and started raising a cub, until it was broken into and they were robbed, the suspect was never caught but local police have Goldilocks as the main suspect. The bears moved away after the trauma and the parks service took it over.