Dick Proenneke in Alone in the Wilderness

[@rapunzeleh546]

Dick was partly responsible for the way i will spend the rest of my life... never been happier than the day i quit my job, sold my house in the city and move to 40 acres in the middle of nowhere... like standing on a cliff - you can either look down and imagine the horrors if you fall... or just look out and enjoy the view! thanks dick where ever you are - your hinges are my constant inspiration.

[@ThirteenGreen]

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[@ThirteenGreen]

Stop being a big deal for the person

[@thegeneral3094]

@@ThirteenGreen you sad excuse.

[@tmcboston1]

those hinges are amazed. so his the cabin build. you can tell he was a machinist.

[@bingdoodle1]

how u got wifi??? 👀

[@andaimhineach4131]

This dude was amazing. I remember seeing this on PBS many years ago and being astonished by it. Timeless stuff.

[@19thunderball57]

Indeed

[@lukefish9443]

An Devineach yep! I watched it at school first I believe and bought the vhs many years ago. Timeless indeed.

[@moler1964]

I have fond memories of watching on PBS!! HE was an inspiration!!

[@chrish4938]

Can one find the entire PBS episode? If anyone knows where, please share!

[@shadowybubble3774]

Same

[@jessileerichy]

Ahhh.... back when television had quality things to watch, learn, enjoy and peaceful.... I loved this guy. I still am as amazed today as I was when I first remembered watching him 35 years ago.

[@ulaper6465]

Yup, better than anything on TV nowadays

[@davidisles4009]

Seattle PBS showed this during pledge week. This and Red Dwarf.

[@robertbragg9364]

Everytime i see one of his videos I feel a calling of sorts. I feel like every year another year is gone and I'm still not finding the peace I'm looking for. This is my life long goal. Its crazy to me how many people feel the same way. His life story and these videos give me a sense of home. Its hard to explain i guess you either feel it or you don't. Thank-you to whomever made this video for KZbin.

[@lxndrskv]

This is what man was meant to do. Not to idle in front of a desk.

[@LauraTryUK]

I hope one day you can follow that calling and find your peace. Your comment resonates with me 💫

[@Chessell]

Once I turn 18 I’m going to do what he did

[@robertbragg9364]

@@Chessell Good luck and let your parents know they did a good job 👏 👍

[@mendoblendo321]

Because this is how we are supposed to live in nature free. Not Ina city working a 9 to 5. Life is very short.

[@GluteusMaximus21]

I am so thankful that he filmed his journey. He has truly inspired me as a 50 year old man I see that I’m not too old to do it.

[@Larry-gn1xj]

Less open land these days, I would imagine. I am sure the country isn't the same.

[@djurius]

@@Larry-gn1xj wrong. More people live in big cities today than before, and the rural land is roughly the same as before. Only cities have grown in size

[@chiefdaley2421]

When i was a carpenter apprentice we watched this at the school and i was amazed how he did everything by hand with no modern tech. This guy is a legend.

[@Chasstful]

To me, this man's story is infinitely more compelling than Chris McCandless' silly misadventures trying to survive in Alaska. But Krakauer will never make a biopic about him.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah my grandfather was a master carpenter people used to have life skills. No spoon I'll just widdle one from a stick. No home chop chop there you go. I'm hungry I'm going shoot and skin something now maybe I planted something earlier to have with it too. I'm cold build a fire I'm literate I'll keep a journal ...

[@KaijuComics]

@@Chasstful I think both are great examples of Man just wanting to return to nature, Chris was just too out of his element. I admire them both

[@Chasstful]

@@KaijuComics Still not sure what was admirable about McCandless, but hey to each their own.

[@KaijuComics]

@@Chasstful the fact he had the balls to actually go out there in the first place is admirable, I don’t know your personal feelings towards the story of mccandless but it is what it is

[@elkhunter76]

The entire video is one of my all time favorites.

[@danilocapellini1057]

@@pvahanen the titel of the orriginal video please

[@jimsteele7108]

@@danilocapellini1057 , I think it's one man's wilderness.

[@primitivesurvivalnvn]

You gave me pleasure

[@thephilosopher5799]

Alone in the Wilderness

[@RevolutionaryPrepper-rg9kb]

This guy's story is completely amazing! He's a really good example of what it means to be self-sufficient! May he RIP! He's done his time!

[@allubbe9740]

This story has been one of my favorites for at least 15 years, I shared it with many friends. This man is a legend.

[@ROARINGLION11]

These old nature videos are the best ever, back from the *Jacques Cousteau* era.

[@yoyoyojeremy]

3 minutes in and i knew i found a new favorite video. that is a hell of a man.

[@primitivesurvivalnvn]

I like your style

[@DomTheHawKdaMiaN]

Used to watch this every year during christmas holidays on PBS when i was a kid it's great

[@jshepard152]

I remember watching the whole video a few years ago. He had minimal supplies and did virtually everything with hand tools. If he needed hinges for the doors, he made them from wood. Wanted a bowl? Same thing, carved it from wood. The skills and work ethic this guy had were on another level.

[@jimsteele7108]

I agree. An inspiration to many.

[@rockydempers7134]

I was Him.love to take what life has to offer.. enjoy nature

[@rockydempers7134]

Nature is the closes to heaven.

[@davidmeisel1931]

The most personal story of a man, that shared it with all of us. Before the almighty dollar meant anything. Loved this from first viewing many years ago. Thank you Dick .

[@coolbuffdad]

I watch this almost every night while falling asleep.

[@tlahuicolexiii2844]

I watch this when the city is geting too much to me, wich is atleast ones a month...

[@eddiephillips3957]

Mee Too! I alternate with the Carl Sagan Cosmos series.

[@hiluxxman]

This puts me to sleep...ao relaxing The life to live

[@SexyC63Amg]

I here ya Josh.

[@gailmccanless5230]

It is incredible. He reminds me of my grandfather. I often wonder if I have what it takes to live there. I would like the opportunity. Josh I find it comforting. Its all about the wonder and adventure. Truly living life in the wild.

[@brianpye6793]

Dick inspired me with the great craftsmanship he had and living up there for so many years by himself! You are missed dick proenneke! Miss ya alot and thank you for what you did! Living your dream

[@Honeyddripdiddler]

I think the first time I saw this infomercial I was 15 .... I’m 33 now and I can’t count the amount of times I’ve seen this. It never gets old. It taps into our primitive instinct. It’s calms my overactive mind. We all want this, the connection with nature. Despite the irony of me watching this on my smart phone.

[@jeremyscott6641]

Some like a crowded beach others like the quiet solitude of the forest and hills, this is my kind of paradise.

[@michaelhrivnak1719]

Exactly.

[@sunybandrick]

I absolutely adored this when I watched it on PBS many years ago! What an awesome human being.

[@TN_HondaDad]

Who wants to move to Alaska now and be alone especially April of 2020

[@jongsookim636]

nowadays Alaskans lives in APARTment :)

[@ryanfrasor9403]

If you think April is insane, just wait till you get to June 2020.

[@KayFabe87]

Probably more people now than the number who would have considered it a year ago. It's looking like a pretty attractive option lately.

[@bored_potato]

Bring sufficient materials, learn everything about surviving in the wild, and don't be like McAndless, God rest his soul.

[@leejee88]

could just go to the north east like say maine probably less expensive than being in alaska but the same view.

[@casualobserver2380]

Proud to say I have introduced multiple people to this documentary that enjoy it as much as I do!

[@LotusHart01]

This man had some insane physical stamina.

[@StarRing_AB]

It's only insane because modern living make us soft. In reality this is how humans are meant to be.

[@hippyhebrewhomestead8593]

Most humans do, we just lost it along the way

[@brimac58]

Low body fat too.

[@cliffordbowman6777]

He took his time , paced himself; didn’t overdue it. Might not work for all. But I bet it would help all in every walk of life. Maybe I would not have been such a loser-maybe.

[@LotusHart01]

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, indeed. The next best time is today. You still have time, Cliff!@@cliffordbowman6777

[@richardlogan1021]

Even though this is a story about making it alone in the wilderness, this film is one of the most serene and sublime things I have ever seen. Anywhere. By anyone. On any subject. This is a gem.

[@jakedonald7934]

"Happened with the suddenness of a broken shoelace" I love that

[@BlackArtBMX]

My favourite is "I don't want these logs looking like a boy scout was turned loose on them with a dull hatchet!"

[@lisacaulder514]

My wife and I checked out his complete dvd series. Impressive human, so skilled and resourceful. He had the guts, smarts, etc. to make his life the way he desired. RIP Mr. Proenneke.

[@kenalls3518]

Read his journals, too. 'One mans wilderness: An Alaskan odyssey.' He often worked with parks services against poachers and those who transported them. His life was threatened ,probably often, but stay he did.

[@jbsnyder1736]

I freely admit I wouldn't last two weeks! This man is a legend!

[@MikeLinPA]

Right? He makes it look doable. (Hard, but doable.) I'd eff it up and be begging for a rescue in days. Being able to do ship, cook, and do small home repairs is not the same as living off the land and building your own house from a stand of trees!

[@mica122213]

tiny cocs usually dont

[@nickhammer6408]

Truly amazing man who lived by his own terms in concert with nature, Fantastic ! inspiring.

[@justinbailey1756]

yeah, sure. No doubt he had a pension rolling in on the side. give me a break.

[@redoxam]

Justin Bailey mate, you know young people do this stuff too? although aye, willing to bet he had a pension

[@jimsteele7108]

@@redoxam , he did have a pension. What's wrong with that?

[@redoxam]

@@jimsteele7108 oh uh, nothing? assuming you're speaking to justin.

[@TheGorillafoot]

This guy has it figured out. He is not troubled with money and material wealth. Just lives his life.

[@dlamarsobotor4573]

Certainly true. He does not measure his self worth by materialistic possessions.

[@rich9890]

But IF YOU get SICK, YOU DIE!

[@Hopper12]

Richard Hill that’s nature, when you put yourself in the wilderness you’re flirting with death at every turn. It’s morbid, but it’s the truth.

[@jrkorman]

@@rich9890 That's why as he got older he moved back to the lower 48 to live with his brother until his death!

[@devtrash]

How do you think he got there without money and material wealth?

[@RobKnapp1]

Saw this on PBS and as it turns out I also own it on DVD after rummaging through my collection. Double super jack-pot ! It took a very creative engineer and amazing individual to build his quaint log cabin without help, power tools or modern conveniences, manufacturing kitchen tools from used gas cans and wood scraps. It was amazing to watch as he set his camera rolling, pursued the task at hand, and then re-set the camera for another activity.It's some fine Wilderness cinematography I believe shot on 8mm and possibly even 16mm . In 1968, 52-year-old retired mechanic Dick Proenneke spent over a year on his own in the wilds of Twin Lakes, Alaska. With a camera and a tripod, he recorded his activities, fishing and building a log cabin and surviving without any modern comforts. He went back home to Iowa for a brief time and then spent the next 30 years in his cabin, alone. This film, produced for public television, presents the footage from that first year, with narration (read by producer Bob Swerer Jr.) from Proenneke's journals. This production film is food for my overly-urbanized soul. I can turn it on and feel so much peace from the majestic landscapes, music and the narrator's soothing voice. This is an excellent story of a man who was extremely interesting because of both his capability and remarkable simplicity. Highly recommend.

[@danielwhirley6779]

PBS when I was a boy watching with dad. Michigan outdoors also it was nice to be a kid in the country. Thank you mom and dad God bless you both.

[@downandoutinparadisepanama1936]

I am watching this video (thanks to a new cell phone tower) from the jungles of Panama. Dick Proenneke and his story are one of the reasons that I moved here. I don't have his level of solitude, but my low level of neighbors certainly beats what I left behind in California.

[@user-fl4wn9dn2c]

cool

[@gailmccanless5230]

How did you accomplish living the old and starting something new? I always wonder and wish I could just leave it all behind and live in almost solitude! Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks

[@seanhammer6296]

@@gailmccanless5230 There's lots of remote land and it's pretty cheap. The more you can research and check out places the better, but only to a point, then just buy one and do it. When you get to a certain age the only mistake is not doing it.

[@thomasbowe9956]

@@seanhammer6296 you're right, so awesome.

[@H43339]

@@seanhammer6296 That is for sure

[@curttundra]

I lived in the Bush of Alaska for 40 years, hunted at this very spot a few times. Incredible filmmaking by Dick. Would love to go spend a few years in this spot. Fantastic journeymen carpenter. Lots to learn from watching this thanks for sharing.

[@troutstalker7855]

I watched the entire documentary when I'm in my twenties. It is simply magical a truly remarkable person.

[@jimsteele7108]

Do it, dick would thank you.

[@flyinthebug35]

PBS sometimes shows the entire 1 hour 30 min documentary from time to time...very interesting to watch the whole thing...this is just a taste of what this amazing man achieved for himself.

[@larryhullinger8103]

Both are available on dvd Any clues where i can get tbem?

[@larryhullinger8103]

They have them on dvd at my local library

[@freddymarcel-marcum6831]

I saw the series in, pffffft, 1985? on PBS? Been a few years.

[@larryhullinger8103]

Our local library here in Lafayette has them

[@cachi-7878]

If I were 30, I’d do it.

[@rodneylarson6915]

I've owned the DVD for about 10 years now and watch it every year while spending the night in my hard sided ice shack while fishing on the lakes in South Dakota. I've watched it at home too but for some reason I enjoy it out there alot more.

[@cloakofshadows7276]

Dick was a true Master Craftsman. He not only lived there but lived well. Don't think anyone else could have done it. And with so much charisma to boot. I could just watch this over and over. I'm not a millennial but Thanks for sharing. :)

[@lorraineward4561]

Fred *Outdoors-ish Noakes I loved this soo much I watched this quite a few years ago on PBS and he was AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aaronteves7215]

Fred *Outdoors-ish Noakes people lived that way for thousands of years . He’s not the only one that can do it.

[@jayfailing6714]

Alaska is still up there waiting for you young people. Go there. You will never regret it, Nature is powerful and the beauty is devastating. Get away from Anchorage and towns, get out to the edge.. be strong learn and have stories for your grand kids. Winter is long. Money is good. I miss the great land lived there 15 years did my time in wilderness. do it.

[@mandehlion9347]

Liberal fucker

[@tarand100]

He not only lived there but lived well. But I would like to add one more thing "he was content there as well".

[@johnmpjkken251]

One thing for sure, he's got loads of confidence and determination and he's definitely not afraid of work.

[@texasdiscountland]

A little background about this amazing man: He was born in 1916 and went out into the Alaska wilderness to live there in 1968. He stayed out there all the way up until 1999 when he was 83 years old. He passed away in 2003. Incredibly resourceful and brilliant man.

[@alexcarrion4450]

I had seen the full documentary yrs ago and I still like watching it at times.the way him and his films where discovered is great.

[@mikegermain7033]

The strength of this man is incredible.

[@Judedog2]

Have the two "Alone" dvd's I'll watch again and again, living vicariously through Mr. Proenneke. He was such a skilled woodworker. Can't help wondering if I would even be able to survive, given the extreme winters there. I think not. My dad was more optimistic. (Funny the things you remember.) I grew up in Alaska, my brother still there. I'm in Texas now and have taken my camper up a few times, such travels encompassing the extent of my wilderness living. I must visit the Richard Proenneke Museum in Donnellson, Iowa where there's a replica of his Alaska cabin. That is definitely on my to-do list.

[@BigStrapQueen]

my grand father shown me thise docu when i was very young. he is now passed but this always reminds me of him. love u papa

[@rmiddlehouse]

He took the time to leave a message of inspiration for us all. Legend

[@stefonpizzuto8068]

Best. Documentary. Ever!

[@bigal25938]

Seems a shame for eyes being shut when things like this are going on. What a great line.

[@bobbrooke6426]

A wonderful look at a life that very few individuals will ever get to know.

[@Ki-Yall]

When he says .... My dream is I dream no longer .... That might be the best sentence I have ever heard . I know that feeling when in nature , I love it .

[@aamirfication]

What a guy, I would have loved to have a conversation with him and learn from him, he had so much knowledge and common sense. God bless him.

[@bigal25938]

Love the narrators voice.

[@berniejacque4544]

Definitely a Man of all trades. What a great job he did. He is going to Heaven for sure. He inspired so many people.

[@Mr.Big-Gunz]

The knowledge this man had and the motivation for a man his age was astonishing, young people could learn so much from him.

[@aaronbanks9297]

I have nothing but admiration for this man. What an amazing human being.

[@americasfavoritehoarder]

I've watched and possessed this video for 20 years. It never gets old.

[@tommyb6422]

In a way he was the first content creator. Amazing and fascinating what he accomplished. Wish there was more films.

[@privateprivate1865]

Yeah, I can see that 😉☮️

[@ronnieroberts9478]

This man was one hell of a human being. God bless him.

[@gangoffour6690]

Dick is the man. Here is a man who was looking for adventure. Not many left like him 👍. McGiver could learn from Dick

[@mattycampbell4709]

This guy was amazing. He had to do everything twice because he was recording himself. Every shot walking towards/ away from the camera meant he had to set up the shot, walk back and then pack up the camera and get the next shot. What a dude.

[@BST-lm4po]

And think of the amount of calories that he burned while doing all that work! And he had to feed himself off of the land,...which is quite a bit of work in itself.

[@WheelEstate]

I remember watching this years ago. I was so fascinated by it and I still am.

[@siriuslee9615]

Every year this would come on PBS i just love it never got tired of it , an amazing man so great full he documented his life .

[@davidgriffith618]

His voice over is calming. Reminds me of the first nature films by Walt Disney. Would like those to come back to my third generation, for the pure pleasure of that experience.

[@GabrielFerCav]

Try My Self Reliance / Shawn Jame's channel. It's amazing.

[@99somerville]

The voice is actually that of Bob Swerer.

[@rjhinnj]

Not Dick’s voice, but Dick had a calm voice also. You can hear him in later videos

[@karlklondike6400]

I did this , in northern Mn , built my log home from scratch , I live full time in it now , best thing I ever did , I hope to die here , but not today...

[@ChicanoOne760]

I love Klondike bars

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

Karl don’t take the vaccine or you will only get 18months there! It is a bioweapon!

[@JoshuaVuitton]

stop the cap

[@brucewayne3602]

absolute fantasy for me ... enjoy every moment !!!

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

@@JoshuaVuitton it sadly is not crap.

[@comicsgator]

Who down votes this?? I could watch this guy all day.

[@anthonymoser46]

City ass hates that never go any were with out their mommys

[@tigerbarr]

PBS, they wanted you to buy it for $24.95

[@gnashdog290]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. I love this guy.

[@Tadpole31]

Being there alone for months in the summer would be hard enough. But through the winter as well for decades. What a man❤

[@rhor2743]

Bravo Mr. Proenneke sure have enjoyed the films I've seen so far looking forward to watching them all. You obviously were a proud Mountain man wish I could have met you..RIP mountain Man CHEERS👍

[@TheMadPole]

The amount of work he did manually boggles the mind.. a master craftsman.

[@kengrantham4176]

Art Czepczynski, I got tired just watching him. What a remarkable man. They broke the mold after he was born.

[@andrewb8669]

Beautiful. This is how our creator designed the world for us to enjoy.

[@peaceonearth351]

It has its drawbacks. I would have to say the life expectancy would drop 10-15 years. But yeah, nature is the place I feel connected to the creator.

[@roadsector9527]

Makes me cry dude,makes me cry

[@scottriley1913]

I live always wanting this, I admire this man so much.

[@BillCheshire_Jr]

I admire people who can do this type of life. 😊

[@christinemiller1872]

I envy this man, what a great way to live. No humanity to ruin your life.

[@natureisallpowerful]

I've watched this lots of times, and always will. To show me what true freedom looks like. Thanks swerbob 👍

[@carlclaremboux4519]

Great documentary someone who was a real outdoorsman, I saw it years ago,you will never see anyone close to this kind of living even the most secretive places are trampled by man many of them with four wheelers and snowmobile and fuel . These times are long gone awesome documentary.

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

Shawn James has the My Self Reliance show here on KZbin. His videos are extremely interesting. He actually has one where he came here to see Dicks cabin. He's built a beautiful homestead on his land in Canada, using mostly hand tools. His film expertise is amazing. He cooks too! My guess is if you like this here you'll love his channel.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

He flew in on a gas powered airplane..... just saying. He didn’t walk to twin lakes and lake Clark wilderness..

[@sonjanielsen5766]

Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds kzbin.infoUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.

[@DSToNe19and83]

Perfect log fit with simple, yet hard tools to work! He’s a legend and a product of his surroundings.. Like the legends of the old west, he is apart of the next generation of a dying breed of self reliance! Godspeed dick!

[@RareGem369]

So glad I came across these videos of this amazing man. Truely a master craftsman living a beautiful fulfilling life the way we all should've been living before mass industrialisation. I wonder what year did he pass and if he had any children or family left behind?

[@ranijhansijhansi4044]

Grimm 23 pls google him that’s what I did . Even I came to know about him only yday thru My self reliance vBlog in KZbin’s by Mr Shawn . Pls watch

[@frankmisaege3520]

Can't help but envy Dick...what a great life in a great part of Alaska. Hard work + but oh so rewarding.

[@outdoorguy845]

I love this guy's videos. I spend a lot of time in the wilderness, but nothing compares to what he has done. most people will be lost without internet television radio video games or even the sound of other people.. I love being in the wilderness,, no people no stress

[@jayfailing6714]

I did 15 years in Alaska, The Great Land. I enjoyed my time in wilderness, the animals, the plants vast size and clear air and water. dip my hands into ice cold stream and gulp pure heaven. smell of high bush cranberries, sqwak of the raven don't miss it Nature will speak to you of strength and pureness.

[@NattyBumppo48]

And no chainsaw!!

[@LockerDog]

I don't think people would be lost without electronics or people.

[@gailmccanless5230]

@@jayfailing6714 how did you sustain yourself in Alaska? I have always wanted to visit there and live at least 1 year. I have missed out!! Any suggestions? Anything would be helpful. I could live in a camper. Where did you live in Alaska?

[@jayfailing6714]

@@gailmccanless5230 Just go and stay out of town(Anchorage,Fbnks) seek and ye shall find. go early spring april/may I lived north Healy and Near Homer.

[@tomjones2202]

The Ultimate Bush Crafter and Beyond! DickProenneke! It all started with this amazing man.

[@readymarines]

I love the comments and think that all my relatives carved a living out the very ground they walked on, only 150 years ago. My people are Native American from the northeast of the US and Eastern Canada. I’m 65 now and would still love to take a shot at living in the wilderness or as my people called it home.

[@jimsteele7108]

@John Rencheck , easy there cowboy. Not all of us are the people you speak of. People are people, black brown or purple, grateful and ungrateful.

[@charlesbromberick4247]

Congratulations on making a life that some of us only dream about.

[@keithhyttinen8275]

I was impressed how he carved spoons from blocks of wood with a sharp axe. Talented.

[@JohnShields-xx1yk]

He did what I've dreamt of doing, and he lived in complete harmony with the surroundings. Amazing lifestyle.

[@Icecold0505]

194 people who downvoted clearly did not watch this masterpiece...

[@steveevans424]

Well I have it a thumbs down because He is just another anti social psychotic guy who cant keep a woman and who has no ability to make a family or love anyone

[@ryanmathas5649]

@@steveevans424 u are a fuck up yourself!

[@Icecold0505]

Not everyone’s journey on this earth involves shacking up with a woman and procreating. He world is a better place thanks to Dick Proenneke.

[@docmalthus]

@@steveevans424 Can you blame him for being anti social when having to deal with specimens such as yourself?

[@jackrey2652]

Well said

[@WilliamGibble]

DP was a former welder and diesel mechanic. He is a testament to determination, ethical use of the outdoors, and massive practical knowledge and skill sets . What a story of his devotion , naturalist skills. And all the great information he recorded of his surroundings during his odessy in the wild.. Legendary ❤❤❤❤

[@dne50]

The original KZbin videographer. He knew how to set up the shots and create a narrative.

[@ImaginationClouds]

Been watching this for years and each time it’s still awesome to watch

[@cozyhomes6026]

An awesome classic, epic adventure and simple yet happy life!

[@Ajaxxgopw]

Love that he drinks the water straight from the river. Days long gone.

[@jerryw6699]

I had an uncle, long gone now, that lived up on a mountain in the panhandle of Idaho. He was 9 miles from the nearest road when he arrived there shortly after ww2. He lived in the same little shack for about 50 yrs. No water, electricity or phone. He got Electric and phone in the 1980's. never had running water.

[@freedomf1ghter77]

Humans don't need netflix or spotify. Haha. Must be amazing living in the mountain

[@TheHaydena76]

I would love to live like that. I just wonder how he paid corrupt land taxes?

[@Meindl-zm8jq]

Still hard to believe he did this. Simply awesome. My dream.

[@cellulersweller6562]

I never get tired of watching this.

[@jimsteele7108]

When I take my kids to the off-grid cabin, this video is part of our itinerary.

[@mainemade300]

5/14/21 an I watched this on pbs with my father an we loved it in the 80s ,an I still love it ,now this is more interesting then anything on all the tv channel today ,

[@mrhamburger6936]

You could tell he was no stranger to hard work

[@flexjay87]

Intro music gives me goosebumps. Been watching this for 40 years !

[@deserthorizons]

Wow, the opening monologue is my thoughts, ( up to the point where he gets to the cabin site) except I am trying my first summer in the Sonoran desert.. partly to show that it can be done.. I am 60 and I have never heard of this guy until today.. Thx for posting..

[@jackgoldman1]

I did the same exact thing in Norther MN. Bizarre part is I am on Twin Lakes. At my water access remote cabin right now. I relate to Dick 100%. I am near Ely MN, but off the grid with bears, five bear visits last year, moose, wolves, mink, pesky beaver, otters. I am lucky to have internet, solar power, and an electric refrigerator. Love my off the grid, 15 acre nature retreat. It's so pristine and beautiful today.I built a stick built two level wood heated home. Love the peace. Peace to all.

[@treasureisland3778]

*The original off the grid master..gone but never forgotten..peace*

[@MacZet92]

It like watching a youtube video about bushcraft. Amazing! Thank you Mr Richard for your job :)

[@scottward2451]

I watch this all the time and I have the book and the videos. Amazing story and he was very talented.

[@torque122]

This guy is my hero. I dream of doing this in Alaska or the Yukon. That life would be so fantastic.