Dick Proenneke’s was an American naturalist, who lived alone in the high mountains of Alaska at a place called Twin Lakes. Living in a log cabin he constructed by hand.
Proenneke made a film record of his solitary life, which was later recut and made into a documentary, entitled Alone in the Wilderness.
I watched Alone in the Wilderness this morning. Guy was not only very intelligent, but handy, resourceful and determined. Good qualities to have if you want to try living out in the Alaska bush.
If you’ve like me and you’ve ever spent any time in the woods or on the river you’ve probably spent some time day dreaming about living in the wild. Track down this documentary, it will effect you.
Posted on Monday January 9th
