In the spring of 1968, Richard Proenneke, 51 set off into the Alaskan wilderness to enjoy his retirement living in a backcountry cabin he crafted by hand. Over the next 35 years he lived here in solitude.

You can the full 60 minute documentary and the two other films about Dick at these links from the producers:

http://dickproenneke.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Alone-in-the-Wi…

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