Wilderness DVDs

Dick Proenneke DVDs Before there was Les Stroud, there was Dick Proenneke - a true trail blazer. "Alone in the Wilderness" remains one of the best outdoor reality films ever made - inspiring generation after generation.

Mors Kochanski Wilderness DVDs DVD series of revered Canadian outdoor skills educator, Mors Kochanski, covers various topics and skills to further enhance your knowledge and practical skill sets while outdoors.

Cory Trepanier DVDs Cory Trepanier has travelled throughout Canada painting, filming and screening his many works with a view to instill a sense of the awe, wonder and beauty of Canada's wild places.

Mors Kochanski - Blades: Sharpening & Safe UseOn this DVD, Mors Kochanski delves into axes and knives, and how to sharpen and maintain a razor edge for use in bushcraft and survival.

Alone in the Wilderness DVDDick 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 2 DVDDick 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.

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".

Alaska - Silence and 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.

Cory Trepanier - Into The Arctic"Into the Arctic" is the dramatic story of artist Cory Trepanier's first leg of his multi-year quest to explore and paint the vast wilderness of the Canadian Arctic.

Mors Kochanski - Clothing & Sleeping Bags DVDOn this 113 minute Mors Kochanski DVD, Mors makes clear that nothing out ranks clothing as the most significant factor in successful survival in the Northern Forest. How much and what types of clothing work best in the Northern Forest? Watch this DVD and find out!

Mors Kochanski - Bush KnotsIn this 118 minute DVD Mors Kochanski covers knots and lashings for bushcraft and general outdoor use. Practice will make perfect, but Mors provides crucial info for getting you started.

Mors Kochanski - Sticks as Tools and ImplementsIn this 94 minute DVD snowshoes, pack frames, saw frames and axe handles; Mors Kochanski covers these exceptionally handy tools for wilderness living that will make your stay in the woods more comfortable.

Becky Mason - Advanced Classic Solo CanoeingBecky Mason's Advanced Classic Solo Canoeing includes 4 films for beginners, novices, expert paddlers and armchair enthusiasts alike. This DVD contains Becky's films "Classic Solo Canoeing", "Solo Reflections" as well as the new "Advanced Classic Solo Canoeing" and "Classic Solo Moments (blooper reel)".

Cory Trepanier - Into The Arctic TwoFor years, artist Cory Trepanier has explored some of the most wild places in Canada. Few have walked in these landscapes. Even fewer have captured them on canvas. Now he's going further, into remote lands that are more challenging and more dangerous. Into a breathtaking arctic wilderness to experience and paint a land that might never be the same again.