Alone in the wilderness tv movie 2004 alone in the. They recently released a second book, i have not gotten it yet. The resulting footage was made into a series of documentary films. Dick proenneke part 2 september 3, 2009 posted by onely in great onelies in real time, great onely activities, profiles. The film documents his settlement and construction of a log cabin in twin lakes, and is narrated by bob swerer using dicks own journals that he kept during that time.
Alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs available, the story of dick. Using color footage he shot himself, proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. He was a cinematographer and director, known for alone in the wilderness 2004, crown of the continent 2003 and the frozen north 2006. Proenneke s cabin at upper twin lake stands out for the remarkable craftsmanship that reflects his unshakable wilderness ethic. Hes also the author of dick proenneke, reflections on a man in his wilderness. Alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by bob. Dick proenneke alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs. All proceeds from this item go to friends of dick proenneke and lake clark national park for. Alone in the wilderness is a collection of film footage captured by dick proenneke, as he roughed it in the wilds of alaska. Dick proenneke s simple, yet profound account of his 30 year adventure in the remote alaska wilderness continues in this sequel to alone in the wilderness. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. Jan 27, 2009 dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness part ii. Proennekes cabin at upper twin lake stands out for the remarkable craftsmanship that reflects his unshakable wilderness ethic. He lived in that wilderness till he was tool old to deal with the 50 degree winters if my memory serves me.
Dick proenneke 19162003 dick proenneke was born may 4, 1916 in primrose, iowa. Dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness 2004 alone in the wilderness 2004. In doing so, he became an icon of survivalist grit and conservationism. Richard louis proenneke was an american selfeducated naturalist who lived alone for nearly. Dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the aleutian peninsula, in what is now lake clark national park. Using color footage he shot himself, proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site. Alone in the wilderness the story of dick proenneke dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin on the shore of twin lakes. There are no scripted moments, no games or strategies to rid you of unwanted competition, no prize awaiting him at the end. Dick proenneke was an american naturalist who lived alone in the high mountains of alaska at a place called twin lakes.
Bob swerer has taken the best footage from dicks films and he has created 3 videos about dick, alone in the wilderness, alaska, silence and solitude and the frozen north. Cabin alone in the alaskan wilderness dick proenneke. Proenneke hunted, fished, raised and gathered his own food, and also had supplies. He had 3 sisters, helen, lorene and florence and 2 brothers, robert and raymond. Dick proenneke returned the next summer to finish the cabin where he lived. In this remote location proenneke builds a cabin by hand, and the documentary captures his labors with a variety of hand tools and. In the 1960s dick proenneke did just that big time and he became a legend for it through the films he made. Turning a tree into lumber using a homemade alaskan mill. Bob swerer has taken the best footage from dick s films and he has created 3 videos about dick, alone in the wilderness, alaska, silence and solitude and the frozen north.
Dick proenneke returned the next summer to finish the cabin where he lived for over 30 years. Richard proenneke built his cabin during the summers of 1967 and 1968 using mostly local. A few years ago, a filmmaker took proennekes footage and spliced it into a movie, alone in the wilderness. Dick spent 6 months in bed recuperating from rheumatic fever when he was still in the navy. Proennekes film is among the first reality shows that is truly real. The dick proenneke collection the movie database tmdb. There were 4 one hour videos produced on dick proennekes life up at twin lakes. Alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke, one man who lived his dream in the alaska wilderness click here to order dick proenneke films. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make full movie duration. Cabin alone in the alaskan wilderness dick proenneke youtube. Dick proenneke, extreme loners, hard core singles trackback.
Alone in the wilderness and this, part ii, is a narrated videolog created by the team of bob swerer jr and sr, using film footage shot by the subject himself, dick proenneke. One of the more intriguing shows that pbs runs occasionally especially during its pledge drives is the documentary alone in the wilderness, which chronicles the exploits of dick proenneke, who retired in 1967 to twin lakes, alaska. Living simply in a log cabin he constructed by hand, proenneke made valuable recordings of both scientific data and film of his life in the woods. Our baseball cap style hat has an adjustable head strap with a brass buckle so one size fits most head sizes. Alone in the wilderness 2004 directed by dick proenneke. Thousands have had such dreams, but richard proenneke lived them. Dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke living in the.
Alan bennett was a wildlife and fisheries biologist in the lake clark area who knew proenneke personally, and later worked as volunteer guide at his nowfamous cabin. Bob edited the film and added sound to create this fascinating film of one man living alone in the alaska wilderness. Bob swerer productions presents alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke building a cabin in the wilderness using only basic hand tools. Also always carry a dry spare of close in a water proof sack in case your tarp fails or you jump into a river at 2am cause a bear walked up to you. Sam keith dick s friend has done a wonderful job of turning dick s diaries into a book. Aug 08, 2018 bob swerer has taken the best footage from dick s films and he has created 4 videos about dick, alone in the wilderness, alaska, silence and solitude the frozen north, and now alone in the. Dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness is the st. Dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness part ii duration. The story of dick proenneke and how he built a cabin by. The story of dick proenneke and how he built a cabin by hand. Dec 02, 2011 dick proenneke s simple, yet profound account of his 30 year adventure in the remote alaska wilderness continues in this sequel to alone in the wilderness.
Watch through his eyes as he continues to document with his 16mm windup bolex camera, capturing his own amazing craftsmanship, the stunning alaskan wildlife and scenery. The book is beautifully written and very hard to put down. Aug 21, 2018 dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness part ii duration. Its more or less 90 minutes of just watching a man building a. Dick proenneke was born on may 4, 1916 in primrose, iowa, usa as richard proenneke. Bob swerer produced the video alone in the wilderness part ii in 2011 after dicks brother raymond discovered more old footage that had never been seen before, which. Dick proenneke alone in the wilderness johnnnyreb51. This book is a moving account of the daytoday explorations and activities dick carried out alone. Dick is a wonderful man with the perfect skills for the wilderness life and the empathy with the earth that makes such a life possible. On that ground he built a remarkable log cabin completely by hand and alone, and proceeded to live.
Documentary tells the story of dick proenneke who, in the late 1960s, built his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the aleutian peninsula, in what is now lake clark national park. Mar 27, 20 one of the more intriguing shows that pbs runs occasionally especially during its pledge drives is the documentary alone in the wilderness, which chronicles the exploits of dick proenneke, who retired in 1967 to twin lakes, alaska. Love watching that movie and the book was a good read too. Dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness part ii by swererbob. Dick proenneke shot over 3000 feet of 8mm movie film. Proenneke s film is among the first reality shows that is truly real.
Bob swerer has taken the best footage from dicks films and he has created 4 videos about dick, alone in the wilderness, alaska, silence and solitude the frozen north, and now alone in the. He built the cabin using only hand tools, many of which he fashioned himself. Sold by dick proenneke videos and fulfilled by amazon. Welcome to the hardcore edition of our series, great onelers in real time. Dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin on the shore of twin lakes. Alone in the wilderness part ii tv movie 2011 imdb. See more ideas about cabins in the woods, cabin and alaskan cabins. Richard proenneke and his cabin alone in the wilderness. Just because our path is different does not mean we are lost. Recommended must read books about richards journey. Alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke, one man who lived his dream in the alaska wilderness. Alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by.
In this remote location proenneke builds a cabin by hand, and the documentary captures his labors with a variety of hand tools and resources taken from the. The story of dick proenneke alone in the wilderness. Updated 91415 thanks to gunnut so after watching alone in the wilderness by bob swerer, i was fascinated that dick proenneke built almost everything including a log cabin or two from a small collection of tools he brought with him to alaska. Alone in the wilderness documentary video richard dick p this is the amazing true story of richard dick proenneke who hand built a log cabin and lived alone in the wilderness of alaska for decades. Dick proenneke 19162003 cinematographer director writer dick proenneke was born on may 4, 1916 in primrose, iowa, usa as richard proenneke. Documentary tells the story of dick proenneke who, in the late 1960s, built his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the aleutian. Dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness part ii youtube. Alone at dick proennekes log cabin in the wilderness silence.
Proenneke moved into the wilds of alaska and lived there, alone, for about 35 years. Dick proennekes simple, yet profound account of his 30 year adventure in the remote alaska wilderness continues in this sequel to alone in the wilderness. Dick proenneke is, to my mind, the father of wilderness living. This video alone in the wilderness is a simple account of the daytoday explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of natures events that kept him company. Thousands have had such dreams, but dick proenneke lived them. Dick proenneke s adventure was on an altogether different plane. Dick proennekes adventure was on an altogether different plane.
He died on april 20, 2003 in hemet, california, usa. He was considered retirement age if im not mistaken and he went in the middle of the wilderness with some basic tools and built his home. Mar 17, 2017 alone in the wilderness is a collection of film footage captured by dick proenneke, as he roughed it in the wilds of alaska. Way more information than you ever wanted on how to fell a tree. Alone in the wilderness 2004 documentary dick proenneke. The frozen north, dvd and vhs available, dick proennekes.
He learned his carpentry skills in the us navy during wwii. Alone in the wilderness, with dick proenneke part 1. Alone in the wilderness the story of dick proenneke. Dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke living in the alaska wilderness. Proenneke hunted, fished, raised and gathered his own food, and also had supplies flown in occasionally. In 2016 and 2018, respectively, a life in full stride. Today we are talking about backtonature afficionado extraodinaire, mr. Sam keith dicks friend has done a wonderful job of turning dicks diaries into a book. Which is what former navy man richard proenneke was armed with when, in. A century later, a man named richard dick proenneke took the same idea to an extreme he plunked himself down in the icy wilds of alaska and lived there alone for 30 years. Dick proenneke retired at the age of 51 to a patch of bare ground in twin lakes, alaska.
Proenneke 19811985 and your life here is an inspiration. Alone in the wilderness tv movie 2004 plot summary imdb. I have his book, one mans wilderness and he mentions it in his list of gear he brought in. Jun 03, 2019 but proenneke seemed to thrive in this atmosphere. Alone in the wilderness by dick proenneke dvds, movies. Its more or less 90 minutes of just watching a man building a cabinand its fascinating. May 4, 1916 april 20, 2003 was an american selfeducated naturalist who lived alone for nearly thirty years in the mountains of alaska in a log cabin that he constructed by hand near the shore of twin lakes. The first summer he scouted for the best cabin site, and cut and peeled the logs he would need for his cabin. All proceeds from this item go to friends of dick proenneke and lake clark national park for the preservation of dick s cabin. Alone in the wilderness, hat for sale, the story of dick. Watch through his eyes as he continues to document with his 16mm windup bolex camera, capturing his own amazing craftsmanship, the stunning alaskan wildlife and scenery and even a visit. In the mid19th century, henry david thoreau gained fame after sequestering himself for two years at a small cabin on walden pond. Welcome to the official facebook page for richard dick proenneke american naturalist may 4, 1916 to april 20, 2003. So many of us have dreamed of chucking it all and building a little cabin on a remote shoreline in the wild.
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