Alone in the Wilderness
Season 1
TV-G
Richard Louis "Dick" Proenneke (May 4, 1916–April 28, 2003) was a 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 valuable recordings of both meteorological and natural data.
Where to Watch Season 1
6 Episodes
- Alone in the WildernessE1
Alone in the WildernessDick 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. - Alone in the Wilderness Part IIE2
Alone in the Wilderness Part IIDick 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 wind-up Bolex camera, capturing his own amazing craftsmanship, the stunning Alaskan wildlife and scenery and even a visit from his brother Ray (Jake). His epic journey takes you on a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of today's fast-paced society, and is a true breath of fresh air. - Alaska: Silence & SolitudeE3
Alaska: Silence & SolitudeAlaska: Silence & Solitude is the follow up to Alone in the Wilderness, filmed 20 years later. Bob Swerer and Bob Swerer Sr. visit Dick Proenneke at his famous cabin on Twin Lakes where the wildlife is still abundant and the scenery is spectacular. - The Frozen NorthE4
The Frozen NorthFor more than 30 years a man by the name of Dick Proenneke lived alone in the Alaskan Bush. His only neighbors were the wolves and grizzly bears and his only transportation was his canoe and a good set of legs. Through the years, Dick kept written journals of daily life at Twin Lakes but would also document much of his adventure on film with his 16 mms Bolex camera. The Frozen North is Dick's own filmed account of his life alone in this "One Man's Wilderness", produced from original footage not included in "Alone in the Wilderness" or "Alaska Silence & Solitude". - Ghost of the ForestE5
Ghost of the ForestExplore the world of the Rocky Mountain Elk and witness elk behavior throughout the changing seasons. Along the way you will encounter some of the many other creatures that inhabit the Rocky Mountains such as the powerful Bighorn Sheep, the cunning Coyote and the elusive Cougar. - Off the Beaten PathE6
Off the Beaten PathExperience the unique lifestyle of the Haegs, a bush family who have braved the wilds of Alaska for more than twenty-five years. From the cockpit of a little supercub and by foot, you will witness some of the most spectacular and remote country in all of Alaska. Along the way you will encounter a good variety of wildlife from beaver to bull moose and come face to face with the Haeg's closest neighbor, the mighty grizzly bear. For those who dream of a true wilderness experience in the wilds of Alaska, this is the next best thing to being there!