A great video and book

[qlty]

An amazing true story ,this guy went into the wilderness with a few hand tools and crafted a cabin.I got the video and book at my libary and it is shown on PBS TV at times.

Alone in the Wilderness on DVD and VHS tape

Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin on 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. Dick Proenneke returned the next summer to finish the cabin where he lived for over 30 years. Dick filmed his adventures, and Bob Swerer later turned the film into a video so we can all watch this amazing man build his cabin by hand.

[Travis]

Here's a cool overview for those interested. I'll have to check my library too and see if I can find the series! It looks like a really good series. There's a certain appeal for facing the wilderness with a few tools and determination. I'd imagine the great pride he had when he was finished. That's quite an accomplishment.

 

[Christina]

Yep, I've seen this on PBS. It's really wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

Christina

[Dan]

I just put a copy on hold from the library. Will pick it up tomorrow.

[shadylady0447]

Thanks for the short video, Travis. I'm interested in watching the whole thing. I'll have to find a copy. I had and aunt and uncle who went to Alaska right after WWII and filed a claim under the Homestead Act. They were not in an area as remote as the one in the video but it must have seemed that way back in the late 40's.

[Marshall]

Travis thanks I really enjoyed the video and this is getting back to nature for sure . ..............Marshall.

[r6239cleo]

Great story and great video, thanks for sharing.