Millions of PBS viewers first met Dick Proenneke through the program “Alone in the Wilderness,” which documents Dick’s 30-year adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. On the shores of Twin Lakes, Dick built his cabin and nearly all of the household objects he required to survive, from the ingenious wooden hinges on his front door to the metal ice creepers he strapped to his boots. And now, “The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke” examines this adventure through the lens of Dick’s tools and the obje

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55K views · 847 reactions | 漢望Meet Dick Proenneke, the man who built a log cabin alone in Alaska, using only hand tools and natural materials. We dedicated this blog post to share his incredible odyssey. Here is his incredibly inspiring story of survival and craftsmanship! https://theoffgridcabin.com/how-to-build-a-log-cabin-alone-in-alaska-with-dick-proenneke#logcabin #offgrid #alaska #dickproenneke | The Off Grid Cabin | Facebook

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 through his 16mm wind-up Bolex camera, capturing his own amazing craftsmanship, the stunning Alaskan wildlife and scenery, and more. His epic journey takes you on a vacation far away from the hustle and bustle of today's fast paced society to a land of tranquility. It is truly a breath of fre