I can understand the appeal of wanting to see this cabin. The man was an icon, and there is an obvious interest in seeing the workmanship, in order to (potentially) replicate it.
What I do not get is the plane in the background. If you want to see this thing, and pay your respects to the man, surely you should hike/paddle in. Like he did.
@Sceadusawol He flew in all the time. He regularly had supplies flown in by his friend. Read his journals before you propose to criticize people for what you mistakenly believe to be Mr. Proenneke's habits or convictions.
@Sceadusawol The great thing about a guy like Dick Proenneke is that he probably would've been polite as hell to you if you'd met him, but he wouldn't care one tick whether or not you or I "respected" him. Besides, he didn't move out there to "live off the land." He just wanted to live in a cabin in relative seclusion in the area he loved and see how much he could do for himself. Considering he lived there until he was about 72 years old, I'd say respect is in order, but that's just my opinion.
@jman432432 so what exactlly do u suggest we do .wipe out the human race so only a select few can enjoy the wilderness in case it has escaped your attention those tourist as im sure u refer to em are the reason logging companys havent come in and cut every tree down in that area or drilled for oil in the middle tourism generates a shit ton of revenew that with out the state would find another means of sustaining itself like rapeing its natural resources
@jman432432 He wasn't in total seclusion. If you read his journals, you'll find that he was within shouting distance of a hunter's cabin, close paddling distance of his friends' cabin, and he had his friend Babe fly supplies and mail to him all the time.
Dick said himself when he found some old stuff laying around that he found useful, one mans trash is another mans treasure. and yea i don't see why people wanting to go see and appreciate his work first hand is harmful. His cabin still appears to be in good shape and he'd probably be happy so many people appreciate it. Who wouldn't want to see a masterpiece before it's weathered away with time.
This is one of my favorite films i've ever seen, this guy was so cool! Is there anywhere online i can download or even watch these movies?? I have the first film Alone in the Wilderness, i didn't even know there were more films until recently, and im dying to see them..Would even consider paying someone to make me copies of all the movies and mail them too me..
hey buddy, the only way to get dick proennoke authentic movies was through the public broadcasting station W.H.Y.Y TV. the movie you have was made available to the public some time now. there's a 2nd pt available now on their station. call them, you'll get all the info their. {same goes for anyone interested in this amazing mans journey in Alaska back in 1968 when he made a cabin for himself from scratch with minimun tools. hope this was helpful.
@PkSage89 Pk, if you watch the video, he collected all the stones locally and put it together with quite a few bags of cement. It's an extraordinary job though.
@greeneyedsteamengine Ya i've since seen the film. An amazing film, one of my favorites now. Curious though if he didn't have the bags what he would use.
@PkSage89 you can get "alone in the wilderness" off the internet. It's an hour long video shot by Dick proenneke. All your questions can be answered there
Great testament to Dick's building-skill that the cabin still stands. I suppose it has been cared for to some extent, but the basic structure is clearly good. Impressive!
@giovanyid being from Puerto Rico doesn't give you the excuse of being ignorant. not having a brain to look a story up 1st before wanting to be ...ALL IN THE COMMENTS & SHIT . makes "YOU" AN "IGNORANT IDIOT". show some respect for your peoples and just look up the amazing story of Dick Proennekes and then you'll understand why we all admire and appreciate what he made with very simple tools for that time, enjoyed it and his life and then left it for all to enjoy. tainopasiempre !
what is waterproofing the roof? I see there are the 6 main roof logs with numerous smaller logs running from top to bottom and then what appears to be tarpaper or waterproof material of some sort followed by debris to hold it down/ protect it from sun and wind. Someone want to add to this or correct this?
I can only imagine the "high" this guy felt when he was done..... I would give all the electronics I've ever owned to feel what this guy felt for 5 minutes...
Cool to see him be honored and remembered for his simple yet truly SKILLED way of living. There is nothing wrong with different types of folk respecting the way you live.
Damn, what's with all the hating of the tourists? I'm sure Proenneke would be proud for folks to see the results of all his hard work and talent. I can't see someone putting that insane amount of energy and stamina into something and not liking folks appreciating it....
@pantucci well you have to see both sides one, that other people appreciating someones work or two, random people walking around taking pictures on your property all day...
@pantucci mostly because many historical places get damaged because someone wants to chip off a piece and take it home or many tend to throw garbage on the ground thinking it's the local's job to clean it up. Case in point = a major forest fire in Custer State park / animal reserve was started because a tourist decided to just kick ashes around rather than make sure their camp fire was out. It burned almost 2000 acres of forest. So yea no matter where, people tend to get grumpy at tourists.
@pantucci I wouldn't be proud of tourists. "Alone","wilderness" and "nature" are antithesis of "tourism".
If someone want to visit my saced and natural place he have to came ALONE, than he have to camping near by for at least 1 week and be part of it. Than he have to came back home and get ready to go wild and build his own cabin somewhere in wilderness.
Than maybe I would be proud of it. I will go wild soon (tough I didn't visit Proenneke's cabin) so I know what I'm talking about.
@pantucci NO - YOU STUPID MOTHERFUCKER!...just NO...listne his hatred for FAGGOTS like you is what drove him away into the woods, and FAGGOTS like you mucking up his work would make him turn in his grave..dont respond
@Jahjjj Depending on the positioning, the type of wood, (and other factors). Simply making a hole at the bottom of the piece of wood will do the trick. It has to be wide and deep enough though. It worked for my railling ... is it good enough for an house, I'm not sure.
glad to see that everything is a fucking tourist attraction now. a man spent his life trying to avoid faggots like you just for you to take pictures near his cabin like it is disney world. i fucking hate people.
@tempestaisback i hear ya.....these tourists shouldent be there his family should take over if they dont then thats a middle finger right to dick proenneke and all his hard work i would fucking die or kill anyone to have that place and life like that
@happybuddyperson unfortianitly i cant no im not gonna leave germany to the land of the less fortinate to live like that when i can obtain the permit to do it here
@MrBadfish2 take it easy wtf is wrong with you they like it so they want a picture to mabye show there kids or just as a remembrance who cares. if they like it they can take all the pictures they want they seem really interested and whats wrong with that?
@MrBadfish2 look i understand that i hate these tourists too but what harm can a picture do i mean they are not breaking anything or misplacing his stuff
@MrBadfish2 If people admire something, they want to see it close up. Surely it's just a testament to how much they respect the values of Dick Proenneke?
I'm sure he wouldn't have minded if people wanted to see the stuff he'd made. That's surely why he made the film in the first place.
It's not why he made the film, it was to show others what the life style was like. Back then, he never imagined that people would be flying planes to see his cabin turned disney attraction.
@MrBadfish2 Still, can you really imagine him being pissy about it? He was a man at peace, afterall. I'm sure he'd say something along the lines of; 'I've got no use for it anymore. let those folks enjoy what i built.'
@MrBadfish2 How much time did he spend video taping it, himself? If he didn't want people to enjoy it, he wouldn't have bothered with his camera in the first place.
@MrBadfish2 okay so we should let it stand in the middle of no were unattended until it rots to the ground ? ohhh wait none would be worthy to look at his hard work and determenation of what a man can do when he puts his mind to it except the select choosen few that in your mind are worthy ? didnt know it was up to u to decide O great and worthy bushcraft master lol dude u are the jackass kind of people if u dont know that already
Why does it seem disrespectfull when dumb fucks wiith their cameras and their 30 thousand dollae cars and 200 thousand dollar homes go to see this cabin and film themselves by it?
@guitarraveboy What the fuck would you know about it assclown? have you ever built a log cabin? You don't have any videos posted on youtube about log cabins... or anything else for that matter and seeing how it is a video file share peer network, nothing you say carries an ounce of validity. you are NOTHING but a non log cabin building lip flapper and know not what the fuck your lips are flapping about.
@guitarraveboy It makes no difference how much money these people make, they could be poor or very wealthy, unless you have given everything up to do the same (which you haven't, since your on youtube), they have as much right as anyone, including yourself, to go and see a cabin of a man they clearly idolize... Would you stop a poor person from going to see a work of art??? ... Grow up.
@thecuriouscritic It makes all the difference in the world. One wonders how many of these rich pretentious slobs went out of their way to visit this cabin and the individual who lived in it when it was occupied. This causes me to vomit when those whos' futile attempt at a justification of their self righteous ideolgies is paved by an excuse as art. : Until these individuals show pictures of themselves donating to,helping, and visiting a homeless shelter they are worthless in every respect.
@guitarraveboy You have a very close minded view, that can only come from being a failure as an adult, or still being a teenager... I hope in time you grow up and realize how moronic you are.
Yes. BTW, you can Netflix the entire Proenneke documentary and see the cabin and the fireplace being built...pretty amazing craftsman. He lived there for 20 or 30 years as I remember.
I've been fishing in Canada so I have had a -small taste- of what this might be like.
I could handle it for awhile (except for the bears and mosquitos) while the weather was half way decent but not sure if I could handle the long cold dark winters...I have a hard enought time down here in the lower 48's.....besides which if there was a emergency you'd be a heck of a long way away from help.
It might be good for him but not for the majority of us.
I really like the cobblestone chimney and grass on the roof. The whole thing seems like it would be really cozy. I wonder if it sits there unguarded...
@wildeturkey03 . It's a food locker. You store your dry goods up high to keep the bears out of it. If it was in the cabin the bears could rip the door off to get to the food. In the documentary Dick kept beans, flour, oatmeal and other items in there.
@wildeturkey03 . It's a food locker. You store your dry goods up high to keep the bears out of it. If it was in the cabin the bears could rip the door off to get to the food. In the documentary Dick kept beans, flour, oatmeal and other items in there.
I've just read One Man's Wilderness and watched Alone in the Wilderness. I am so impressed with this man's skills, his attitude to life and looking after the wilderness area in which he lived for so long.
He really did come over as a man at peace with himself. How rare is that.
It's good to feel proud of your country but this is just the wrong place to hang one of these flags up. He built his cabin to blend in with the country, not to look like the Town Hall.
@tomperanteau ...a knee-jerk reaction. If you had read my post thoughtfully, you'd deduce that I have no problem with flag-waving. Furthermore, if Proenneke wante a flag there, he would have installed one. It's not up to others to decide for him. Freedom of choice--to wave or not to wave--is true freedom, and I love that about my country.
no it didnt have glass windows if you read the book it says he made the frame and covered it with plastic sheet and put silica gel in it to keep the fog out so it would stay clear
I didn't know he built it so close to the water, it seem much more of a distance in the video that I seen on Tv .He was a master .I loved the way he figured things out the door lock. Sorry that he is gone now.
Alone in the Wilderness -- this man was amazing. There was nothing he could not build or make with his own hands. I'm so happy the cabin is taken care of by the Park Service.
Amazing build !!! Truely show cases what 1 man with will & resolve focus & dedication can achive , not many Dick proenneky's left in the world these days !!!
Actually, the roof is the one place that he "cheated" a little bit. he lined the top of the roof with tar paper and a plastic vapor barrier prior to putting the moss and grass on. He wrestled with the decision over whether or not to do it but, in the end, he decided it would be best not to risk a leaky roof in the Alaskan winter. If i remember the video correctly, it's the only place that he didn't use totally traditional methods and equipment.
will the turf not cause the roof to rot? looks great , the lake in front of the cabin is just perfect , id love to raise my kids + grow old somwhere like that
Very beautiful cabin space. I am going to do that some day. Doing things the old school way, rocks. It empowers one and shows how much we really have become dependent upon a failed system of living. Peace be with us... Loving you all.
It's amazing how he built that place with no power tools. If you like original rustic cabins, research Henry Steiner. He and his sons crafted some beautiful remote cabins in the 1930' and 40's in the Oregon forests using only hand tools.
you have no respect idiot,..oh look at "me" in front of the cabin,...real piece of crap you are where is you respspect,..idiot...oh look at my smiley dumb "mouth"...
Everyone I know who has watched this video in its entirety have come away with the same feeling of peace and happiness. its amazing to see him construct door hinges, sleds, meat hangers, etc from nothing but the elements that surround him, and in so doing, survives 30 years in the Alaskan wilderness!! do yourself a favor and get a copy.......... and then read the book.
He left the cabin to the National Park Service - he knew there would be people visiting.
zyz159 2 days ago
Is that structure up on stilts some kind of food locker to keep the bears from getting his tucker?
BelloBudo007 4 days ago
I can understand the appeal of wanting to see this cabin. The man was an icon, and there is an obvious interest in seeing the workmanship, in order to (potentially) replicate it.
What I do not get is the plane in the background. If you want to see this thing, and pay your respects to the man, surely you should hike/paddle in. Like he did.
Sceadusawol 2 weeks ago
@Sceadusawol He flew in all the time. He regularly had supplies flown in by his friend. Read his journals before you propose to criticize people for what you mistakenly believe to be Mr. Proenneke's habits or convictions.
cogitaretoo 1 week ago
@cogitaretoo Point conceded, but it does mean I lose respect for him, as well.
Sceadusawol 5 days ago
@Sceadusawol The great thing about a guy like Dick Proenneke is that he probably would've been polite as hell to you if you'd met him, but he wouldn't care one tick whether or not you or I "respected" him. Besides, he didn't move out there to "live off the land." He just wanted to live in a cabin in relative seclusion in the area he loved and see how much he could do for himself. Considering he lived there until he was about 72 years old, I'd say respect is in order, but that's just my opinion.
cogitaretoo 5 days ago
@cogitaretoo I believe He lived there till he was 82.
MrDrjfan 3 days ago
@MrDrjfan You're right--82. Sorry.
cogitaretoo 2 days ago
when dick was there, he was in total seclusion, now there are speed boats on the lake
what has this world become?
jman432432 1 month ago 3
@jman432432 so what exactlly do u suggest we do .wipe out the human race so only a select few can enjoy the wilderness in case it has escaped your attention those tourist as im sure u refer to em are the reason logging companys havent come in and cut every tree down in that area or drilled for oil in the middle tourism generates a shit ton of revenew that with out the state would find another means of sustaining itself like rapeing its natural resources
Maddawwg45 2 weeks ago
@jman432432 thats an airplane dumbass.
Loststory08 2 weeks ago
@jman432432 He wasn't in total seclusion. If you read his journals, you'll find that he was within shouting distance of a hunter's cabin, close paddling distance of his friends' cabin, and he had his friend Babe fly supplies and mail to him all the time.
cogitaretoo 1 week ago
i agree let the tourists appreciate it but hopefully they dont tear it down. its a great work
anmllvr234 1 month ago
Dick said himself when he found some old stuff laying around that he found useful, one mans trash is another mans treasure. and yea i don't see why people wanting to go see and appreciate his work first hand is harmful. His cabin still appears to be in good shape and he'd probably be happy so many people appreciate it. Who wouldn't want to see a masterpiece before it's weathered away with time.
ygbbrazy 1 month ago 3
AIN'T NO PLACE SAFE FOR DAM TOURIEST.THEY TRUMP ALL OVER EVERYTHING AND DUMP THERE G/D TRASH.
mogges1 1 month ago
Between the door and flag pole appears to be a small wooden cage. What is that for?
mustang6172 1 month ago
@mustang6172 Beats me. I wondered that too.
unzarjones 1 month ago
I love this video. The video is much more constructive than the negative comments about tourists.
equalhappiness 1 month ago
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equalhappiness 1 month ago
an american flag and tourists. poor dick must be rolling in his grave.
snagyvideo 1 month ago
This is one of my favorite films i've ever seen, this guy was so cool! Is there anywhere online i can download or even watch these movies?? I have the first film Alone in the Wilderness, i didn't even know there were more films until recently, and im dying to see them..Would even consider paying someone to make me copies of all the movies and mail them too me..
afghi420 1 month ago
@afghi420
hey buddy, the only way to get dick proennoke authentic movies was through the public broadcasting station W.H.Y.Y TV. the movie you have was made available to the public some time now. there's a 2nd pt available now on their station. call them, you'll get all the info their. {same goes for anyone interested in this amazing mans journey in Alaska back in 1968 when he made a cabin for himself from scratch with minimun tools. hope this was helpful.
tainopasiempre 1 month ago
@tainopasiempre Actually i found a site that has all these movies for free, except the second part to Alone in the Wilderness
afghi420 1 month ago
Man what a job on that chimney, looks like it hasn't moved an inch since he put it up.
greeneyedsteamengine 2 months ago
..ok?
paulpellicci 2 months ago
I'm really curious how he did that fireplace. What would he use to keep the stones together?
PkSage89 2 months ago
@PkSage89 Pk, if you watch the video, he collected all the stones locally and put it together with quite a few bags of cement. It's an extraordinary job though.
greeneyedsteamengine 2 months ago
@greeneyedsteamengine Ya i've since seen the film. An amazing film, one of my favorites now. Curious though if he didn't have the bags what he would use.
PkSage89 2 months ago
@PkSage89 you can get "alone in the wilderness" off the internet. It's an hour long video shot by Dick proenneke. All your questions can be answered there
Algonquin81 2 months ago
Great testament to Dick's building-skill that the cabin still stands. I suppose it has been cared for to some extent, but the basic structure is clearly good. Impressive!
OldSchoolSkill 3 months ago
First Thought, Minecraft
DemonicAss4ssin72 3 months ago
What no Miley Cyrus music playing on their iPods?
Vote4RonPaulLiberty 4 months ago
i get so emotional when i hear of proenneke.
sjcalgary 4 months ago
Next to the chimney you have like a small cabin really high what that? Sorry form my ignorance I'm from Puerto Rico.
giovanyid 4 months ago
@giovanyid It is to store food away from wild animals if I remember correctly!
flack3 3 months ago
@flack3 Thanks
giovanyid 3 months ago
@giovanyid being from Puerto Rico doesn't give you the excuse of being ignorant. not having a brain to look a story up 1st before wanting to be ...ALL IN THE COMMENTS & SHIT . makes "YOU" AN "IGNORANT IDIOT". show some respect for your peoples and just look up the amazing story of Dick Proennekes and then you'll understand why we all admire and appreciate what he made with very simple tools for that time, enjoyed it and his life and then left it for all to enjoy. tainopasiempre !
tainopasiempre 2 months ago
@tainopasiempre now im lost. Lol
giovanyid 2 months ago
dude thats the first time ive seen the food cabin on the stilts before awesome. i knew of the cabin and fire place. thanks
FixedByDoc 4 months ago
What's that structure around back?
cboria148 4 months ago
whats the function of the little building on stilts?
CanadianReich 4 months ago
@CanadianReich
Food storage to keep the bears away.
neverhoodyn 4 months ago
@neverhoodyn
that'd do it. likely "cold" storage too as the cabin is heated
CanadianReich 4 months ago
what is waterproofing the roof? I see there are the 6 main roof logs with numerous smaller logs running from top to bottom and then what appears to be tarpaper or waterproof material of some sort followed by debris to hold it down/ protect it from sun and wind. Someone want to add to this or correct this?
CanadianReich 4 months ago
@CanadianReich
It's tarpaper and moss.
neverhoodyn 4 months ago
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lilricky2515 4 months ago
I can only imagine the "high" this guy felt when he was done..... I would give all the electronics I've ever owned to feel what this guy felt for 5 minutes...
Saikocity 4 months ago
Cool to see him be honored and remembered for his simple yet truly SKILLED way of living. There is nothing wrong with different types of folk respecting the way you live.
RockyMissouri 6 months ago
I'm sure you've already heard this but I am truly envious of you to have been able to be there. God I would love to make that trip.
starnscot 7 months ago
Damn, what's with all the hating of the tourists? I'm sure Proenneke would be proud for folks to see the results of all his hard work and talent. I can't see someone putting that insane amount of energy and stamina into something and not liking folks appreciating it....
pantucci 7 months ago 35
@pantucci well you have to see both sides one, that other people appreciating someones work or two, random people walking around taking pictures on your property all day...
SilentRevolver25 2 months ago
@pantucci mostly because many historical places get damaged because someone wants to chip off a piece and take it home or many tend to throw garbage on the ground thinking it's the local's job to clean it up. Case in point = a major forest fire in Custer State park / animal reserve was started because a tourist decided to just kick ashes around rather than make sure their camp fire was out. It burned almost 2000 acres of forest. So yea no matter where, people tend to get grumpy at tourists.
Tinyoak2 2 months ago
@pantucci I wouldn't be proud of tourists. "Alone","wilderness" and "nature" are antithesis of "tourism".
If someone want to visit my saced and natural place he have to came ALONE, than he have to camping near by for at least 1 week and be part of it. Than he have to came back home and get ready to go wild and build his own cabin somewhere in wilderness.
Than maybe I would be proud of it. I will go wild soon (tough I didn't visit Proenneke's cabin) so I know what I'm talking about.
Astharot90 1 month ago
@Astharot90 ....he did send out journals and films of himself on a regular basis, so I'm assuming he wanted to share his awesome experience...
pantucci 1 month ago
@pantucci NO - YOU STUPID MOTHERFUCKER!...just NO...listne his hatred for FAGGOTS like you is what drove him away into the woods, and FAGGOTS like you mucking up his work would make him turn in his grave..dont respond
pinksockjoey11 2 weeks ago
@pinksockjoey11 angry much?
clubindiana41 2 weeks ago
@pantucci Conversely, i think the whole reason he left civilization was because he didn't give a damn about what the majority of people think....
Helikaon9 4 days ago
...maybe, but he wrote journals, filmed himself on a regular basis and send it to others to share....
pantucci 4 days ago
@pantucci thats true, i would've liked to ask him myself!
Helikaon9 4 days ago
just awesome
FloridaRaider 7 months ago
What is that fascinating structure at 0:48 used for!? And what is it called? My initial guess is bear proof food storage.
conz000 7 months ago
@conz000
thats what it is. keeps the animals out of food stored outdoors.
jblackrupert 5 months ago
@conz000 Thats a Cache, and yes it's to keep bears out.
othrower74 5 months ago
I'd be interested to know how one can prevent the cracks in the wood that occur from expansion/contraction due to weather changes.
Jahjjj 8 months ago
@Jahjjj Depending on the positioning, the type of wood, (and other factors). Simply making a hole at the bottom of the piece of wood will do the trick. It has to be wide and deep enough though. It worked for my railling ... is it good enough for an house, I'm not sure.
trpirate 8 months ago
Yuppie fuck asses getting their photo opps in front of a true man's accomplishments, truly pathetic........
Mackatax 8 months ago 2
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They are not worthy.
RMilvae 9 months ago
I wouldnt be able to live out there without a good stash of pornos.
EveryOnesADoucheBag 9 months ago
incredible , just incredible
MrMikethehippie 10 months ago
RIP brother Dick.
gwmiv 11 months ago
Damn he built the__ outta that cabin. Nothing is crumbling or looking like an eyesore. Unless someone is coming by and taking care of it
Dablkwid0w2008 11 months ago
His place is holding up well! Didn't know about the book on this. Thanks.
mzim144659 11 months ago
glad to see that everything is a fucking tourist attraction now. a man spent his life trying to avoid faggots like you just for you to take pictures near his cabin like it is disney world. i fucking hate people.
tempestaisback 11 months ago 3
@tempestaisback i hear ya.....these tourists shouldent be there his family should take over if they dont then thats a middle finger right to dick proenneke and all his hard work i would fucking die or kill anyone to have that place and life like that
wolvenblacktalon1 11 months ago
@wolvenblacktalon1 Then go. Do it. Nothing is stopping you.
acoustechtony 11 months ago
@acoustechtony unfortaninatly here in germany you cant live like that unless you have a permit from the govt.
wolvenblacktalon1 11 months ago
@wolvenblacktalon1 Then go somewhere else. Stop making excuses. If you REALLY want to do this, you can.
acoustechtony 11 months ago
@wolvenblacktalon1 you would kill or die for it... but you won't leave germany to pursue this desire of having a place and life like that?
happybuddyperson 10 months ago
@happybuddyperson unfortianitly i cant no im not gonna leave germany to the land of the less fortinate to live like that when i can obtain the permit to do it here
wolvenblacktalon1 10 months ago
@tempestaisback
Totally agree... SO annoying to see these jackasses standing around his cabin taking photos like it's Disneyland.
MrBadfish2 10 months ago 8
@MrBadfish2 take it easy wtf is wrong with you they like it so they want a picture to mabye show there kids or just as a remembrance who cares. if they like it they can take all the pictures they want they seem really interested and whats wrong with that?
borneo215 9 months ago 2
@borneo215
Dick built the Cabin to get away from people like these in the video....if you watched his videos you'd understand the reasoning behind our comments.
MrBadfish2 9 months ago
@MrBadfish2 look i understand that i hate these tourists too but what harm can a picture do i mean they are not breaking anything or misplacing his stuff
borneo215 9 months ago
@MrBadfish2 If people admire something, they want to see it close up. Surely it's just a testament to how much they respect the values of Dick Proenneke?
I'm sure he wouldn't have minded if people wanted to see the stuff he'd made. That's surely why he made the film in the first place.
karadan100 8 months ago 3
@karadan100
It's not why he made the film, it was to show others what the life style was like. Back then, he never imagined that people would be flying planes to see his cabin turned disney attraction.
MrBadfish2 8 months ago
@MrBadfish2 Still, can you really imagine him being pissy about it? He was a man at peace, afterall. I'm sure he'd say something along the lines of; 'I've got no use for it anymore. let those folks enjoy what i built.'
karadan100 8 months ago 2
@MrBadfish2 Well what the fuck are they supposed to do?
ihaterobbie123 2 months ago
@MrBadfish2 See a therapist.
myantispambox 1 month ago
@MrBadfish2 How much time did he spend video taping it, himself? If he didn't want people to enjoy it, he wouldn't have bothered with his camera in the first place.
PorkChamber 3 weeks ago 6
@MrBadfish2 okay so we should let it stand in the middle of no were unattended until it rots to the ground ? ohhh wait none would be worthy to look at his hard work and determenation of what a man can do when he puts his mind to it except the select choosen few that in your mind are worthy ? didnt know it was up to u to decide O great and worthy bushcraft master lol dude u are the jackass kind of people if u dont know that already
Maddawwg45 2 weeks ago
@MrBadfish2 photos evoke memories. if we have no memories we have nothing
TUBESTEAKNIG 1 week ago
America, this is your future. Buy your log home building kits now before inflation hits.
000Winter000 11 months ago
Why does it seem disrespectfull when dumb fucks wiith their cameras and their 30 thousand dollae cars and 200 thousand dollar homes go to see this cabin and film themselves by it?
guitarraveboy 1 year ago
@guitarraveboy What the fuck would you know about it assclown? have you ever built a log cabin? You don't have any videos posted on youtube about log cabins... or anything else for that matter and seeing how it is a video file share peer network, nothing you say carries an ounce of validity. you are NOTHING but a non log cabin building lip flapper and know not what the fuck your lips are flapping about.
dirtTdude 1 year ago
@dirtTdude have you built a log cabin?
kyphoman1 1 year ago
@guitarraveboy It makes no difference how much money these people make, they could be poor or very wealthy, unless you have given everything up to do the same (which you haven't, since your on youtube), they have as much right as anyone, including yourself, to go and see a cabin of a man they clearly idolize... Would you stop a poor person from going to see a work of art??? ... Grow up.
thecuriouscritic 1 year ago
@thecuriouscritic It makes all the difference in the world. One wonders how many of these rich pretentious slobs went out of their way to visit this cabin and the individual who lived in it when it was occupied. This causes me to vomit when those whos' futile attempt at a justification of their self righteous ideolgies is paved by an excuse as art. : Until these individuals show pictures of themselves donating to,helping, and visiting a homeless shelter they are worthless in every respect.
guitarraveboy 1 year ago
@guitarraveboy You have a very close minded view, that can only come from being a failure as an adult, or still being a teenager... I hope in time you grow up and realize how moronic you are.
thecuriouscritic 1 year ago
@guitarraveboy I think you offended rich pretentious slobs lol
000Winter000 11 months ago
peace
jmg1957 1 year ago
Real life minecraft house?
Anonymous4k 1 year ago
what did he use for the fireplace? stones and cement?
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mytubesteakout 1 year ago
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Yes. BTW, you can Netflix the entire Proenneke documentary and see the cabin and the fireplace being built...pretty amazing craftsman. He lived there for 20 or 30 years as I remember.
mytubesteakout 1 year ago
@mytubesteakout Do you have the title of the specific movie on netflix? I searched everything i could think of and cant find anything
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AuthorCurtis 1 year ago
I've been fishing in Canada so I have had a -small taste- of what this might be like.
I could handle it for awhile (except for the bears and mosquitos) while the weather was half way decent but not sure if I could handle the long cold dark winters...I have a hard enought time down here in the lower 48's.....besides which if there was a emergency you'd be a heck of a long way away from help.
It might be good for him but not for the majority of us.
meezerlover 1 year ago
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EmperorOfMars 1 year ago
I always wondered how he made the fire place and chimney, is that tstill he original chimney shown in the video?
ConstrictorsINC 1 year ago
I really like the cobblestone chimney and grass on the roof. The whole thing seems like it would be really cozy. I wonder if it sits there unguarded...
SoylentBreen 1 year ago
Guess you can just put these up anywhere over there?
bazthehandyman 1 year ago
what were all those little wooden poles sticking out of the ground behind the cabin
MrNomad81 1 year ago
i wish i had the mental strength to go off on my own like that
mafiaslicka 1 year ago
nice angle. I never noticed how close the house was to the lake. thanks! now if i can figure out to whom i lent the video...
MrPecoso1974 1 year ago
So the moss kept growing even on top of the tar paper on the roof, after he cut it and moved it when originally building the cabin?
jmr1068204 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! But what was the little cabin on stilts for???? Was it like a deer stand?:)
wildeturkey03 1 year ago
@wildeturkey03 . It's a food locker. You store your dry goods up high to keep the bears out of it. If it was in the cabin the bears could rip the door off to get to the food. In the documentary Dick kept beans, flour, oatmeal and other items in there.
AndrewWayneV 1 year ago
@AndrewWayneV ahhh i should have thaught of that very cool.....but thx alot for the insite!=)
wildeturkey03 1 year ago
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@wildeturkey03 . It's a food locker. You store your dry goods up high to keep the bears out of it. If it was in the cabin the bears could rip the door off to get to the food. In the documentary Dick kept beans, flour, oatmeal and other items in there.
AndrewWayneV 1 year ago
@wildeturkey03 I think it was for keeping food safe from bears
JLDB1987 1 year ago
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wildeturkey03 1 year ago
hmmm raping one mans wilderness thats all everyone is doing commercializing his life
chucksgarage 1 year ago 2
Is dick still alive????
windofthegods 1 year ago
@windofthegods no he died in 2003
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VanHalen824 1 year ago
what is the tower used for??
SymAmineC8H11N 1 year ago
@SymAmineC8H11N
It's a food cache.
jvki1975 1 year ago
@SymAmineC8H11N
Bear-proof food storage
mytubesteakout 1 year ago
wow
TheUnNerved 1 year ago
i watched this on wgbh and i am glad you went there. i was wondering what it looked like now
xixaxland 1 year ago 2
SO AMAZING.
boomcakalaca 1 year ago
I've just read One Man's Wilderness and watched Alone in the Wilderness. I am so impressed with this man's skills, his attitude to life and looking after the wilderness area in which he lived for so long.
He really did come over as a man at peace with himself. How rare is that.
flaskandsarnies 1 year ago 45
How'd he feel when they put up star's and stripes over everything he built with his own two hands?
WILLYBMONEY 1 year ago 62
i dont think he would mind, he pretty much exemplifies the american spirit
Ronnyd95 1 year ago
thumbs up to you
johnbourbon 1 year ago
It's good to feel proud of your country but this is just the wrong place to hang one of these flags up. He built his cabin to blend in with the country, not to look like the Town Hall.
flaskandsarnies 1 year ago
@flaskandsarnies
yes, flagwaving doesn't have to take place everywhere, and it spoils the natural-ness
mytubesteakout 1 year ago
@mytubesteakout Move to some other country where the government controls things like flag waving.
tomperanteau 1 year ago
@tomperanteau ...a knee-jerk reaction. If you had read my post thoughtfully, you'd deduce that I have no problem with flag-waving. Furthermore, if Proenneke wante a flag there, he would have installed one. It's not up to others to decide for him. Freedom of choice--to wave or not to wave--is true freedom, and I love that about my country.
mytubesteakout 1 year ago
@mytubesteakout I knee-jerked? Sounds like your excuse for a post in poor taste.
tomperanteau 1 year ago
@WILLYBMONEY He built it for everyone to enjoy... its meant to be a part of american history
tantalus45 9 months ago
@WILLYBMONEY
He probably didn't get totally butthurt by it like you.
mseales 8 months ago
@WILLYBMONEY He would probably understand and not worry about it. After all he was an american.
othrower74 5 months ago
awwh, when did he die?
47Indigo47 1 year ago
@47Indigo47
He died in April 2003.
ironmike3940 1 year ago
IT DID NOT HAVE GLASS WINDOWS
thedoors360 1 year ago
no it didnt have glass windows if you read the book it says he made the frame and covered it with plastic sheet and put silica gel in it to keep the fog out so it would stay clear
hellbilly075 1 year ago
I didn't know he built it so close to the water, it seem much more of a distance in the video that I seen on Tv .He was a master .I loved the way he figured things out the door lock. Sorry that he is gone now.
swivelgate 1 year ago
Alone in the Wilderness -- this man was amazing. There was nothing he could not build or make with his own hands. I'm so happy the cabin is taken care of by the Park Service.
cpattana 2 years ago 4
Where did he get the glass for the windows ?
deviantvamp 2 years ago
great video thanks
abo3isa 2 years ago
That Guy was a legend!
maxpullara1 2 years ago 4
awesome
thedoors360 2 years ago
i loved alone in the wilderness, this one man built that whole freaking thing! he was 51!!! he was the grampa version of Vin Diesel
ozy18708 2 years ago
Amazing build !!! Truely show cases what 1 man with will & resolve focus & dedication can achive , not many Dick proenneky's left in the world these days !!!
LadySierraSays 2 years ago
I'd love to see it too !!! Wow !!!! his Spirit must still be there tho- !!!
LadySierraSays 2 years ago
Actually, the roof is the one place that he "cheated" a little bit. he lined the top of the roof with tar paper and a plastic vapor barrier prior to putting the moss and grass on. He wrestled with the decision over whether or not to do it but, in the end, he decided it would be best not to risk a leaky roof in the Alaskan winter. If i remember the video correctly, it's the only place that he didn't use totally traditional methods and equipment.
shannon1973 2 years ago
And the glass for the window.
hotrok1 2 years ago 2
@hotrok1
wrong...he used mylar
ironmike3940 1 year ago
whats the thing thats way off the ground used for
mojosmadness2 2 years ago 2
@mojosmadness2
Food
parasitesarefunny 2 years ago
that a cache used to store things in it is high up to stop animals from geting in and to keep it out of reach even in deep snow.
wulfesinger67 2 years ago 3
@ wrightylaaad: the moss is the roof. i suggest checking out the dvd that highlights his building of the cabin. great stuff.
metricinch 2 years ago
@metricinch so he didnt like have shingels he just had moss as the shingels wow lol
mojosmadness2 2 years ago
Thank you!
dannyboy5678 2 years ago
will the turf not cause the roof to rot? looks great , the lake in front of the cabin is just perfect , id love to raise my kids + grow old somwhere like that
wrightylaaad 2 years ago
ha! you couldnt survive one day without a cell phone!!!
prosteelheader 2 years ago 3
Very beautiful cabin space. I am going to do that some day. Doing things the old school way, rocks. It empowers one and shows how much we really have become dependent upon a failed system of living. Peace be with us... Loving you all.
jadewindsong 2 years ago 2
i watched an hour long vid on him building it on pbs its amazing... when he wanted a spoon he'd just carve one out of a log
thagoose480 2 years ago 2
bit like a shrine these days
levlobotomy 2 years ago
It's amazing how he built that place with no power tools. If you like original rustic cabins, research Henry Steiner. He and his sons crafted some beautiful remote cabins in the 1930' and 40's in the Oregon forests using only hand tools.
seeingthesigns 2 years ago
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Is it true Dick Proenneke was secretly married to Meryl Streep?
nardeldarf 2 years ago
I don't think you disrespected it but what do I know.
domrotunno 2 years ago
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you have no respect idiot,..oh look at "me" in front of the cabin,...real piece of crap you are where is you respspect,..idiot...oh look at my smiley dumb "mouth"...
trianglepoint 2 years ago
i wish it was to far into the bush for people to get to it !!except for park rangers,conservationists,etc
adammackenzie 2 years ago 5
Me too! They don't deserve to tread on that holy ground!
NoLongerFooled 2 years ago
Everyone I know who has watched this video in its entirety have come away with the same feeling of peace and happiness. its amazing to see him construct door hinges, sleds, meat hangers, etc from nothing but the elements that surround him, and in so doing, survives 30 years in the Alaskan wilderness!! do yourself a favor and get a copy.......... and then read the book.
filolovejoy 2 years ago 9