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RudolfTheRed · 02-24-2010, 05:25 AM

In 1980, Jimmy Carter established the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the Alaskan Interior, cutting off 19 million acres of prime boreal wilderness from the mitts of fur trappers, oil tycoons, and would-be lodge owners alike. Only six families of white settlers were grandfathered in and allowed to keep cabins in the refuge—of them, only one still stays there year-round living off the land. His name is Heimo Korth, and he is basically the Omega Man of America’s Final Frontier.

Raised in suburban Wisconsin, Heimo set off in his teens to the Alaskan Bush to pursue the Davy Crockett lifestyle in more or less the only place it was still possible. Amid numerous setbacks and misadventures, Heimo gradually learned how to master his terrain, provide for his Eskimo wife, and rear children in one of the most inhospitable environments in North America.

In this premiere edition of Far Out, we take a bush plane to the middle of nowhere, Alaska, to catch up with Heimo and his wife, Edna—now reaching their golden years. Over the course of our ten-day stay, the Korths show us everything you need to know about fur-trapping, caribou-hunting, caribou-eating, river-crossing, boredom-staving, bear-avoidance, and bear-defense to live happily over 100 miles from the nearest neighbors. Vegans, you have been warned.

This is a 5 episode documentary put out by VBS.

Check out the trailer you guys will be fucking amazed.

https://www.vbs.tv/watch/far-out--2/h...refuge-trailer

Sorry I couldn't figure out how to embed the trailer.

Collie Man · 02-25-2010, 02:53 AM

Word thanks for that man!

Molson · 03-13-2010, 06:31 AM

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to RudolfTheRed again.

Trailer looked great. I think I'm going to pick up the book...The Final Frontiersman

Molson · 05-01-2010, 10:35 PM

Bump. If you haven't read The Final Frontiersman I suggest you do.

This guy makes Dick Proenneke look like a boy scout.

Ramfloy · 06-26-2010, 11:49 PM

The Final Frontiersman is awesome!

I also like Helge Ingstad's The Land of Feast and Famine. The book is about his adventures in the Canadian tundra in the years 1926-1930, living with indians and surviving in the roughest environment on earth. It's really good....

Molson · 06-28-2010, 08:04 AM

Another one to put up here... Alaskan Yukon Trophies Won and Lost first published in '47
https://www.amazon.com/Alaskan-Yukon-.../dp/0935632255

I'll admit, the writing is a little dry, but it's a good read nonetheless if you want to know what crossing Alaska in search of game is like w/o snow mobiles/ATVs, etc. All they had was pack horses and local Indians as guides/trackers. It's more of a hunting book than adventure, but fits the whole alaska survival motif.

Disregard Amazon's price... I can't remember what edition I have (probably the most recent)... but I only paid $30 for the hard back -- elsewhere, not off amazon.

02-24-2010, 05:25 AM	#1
RudolfTheRed Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,601	Heimo's Arctic Refuge In 1980, Jimmy Carter established the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the Alaskan Interior, cutting off 19 million acres of prime boreal wilderness from the mitts of fur trappers, oil tycoons, and would-be lodge owners alike. Only six families of white settlers were grandfathered in and allowed to keep cabins in the refuge—of them, only one still stays there year-round living off the land. His name is Heimo Korth, and he is basically the Omega Man of America’s Final Frontier. Raised in suburban Wisconsin, Heimo set off in his teens to the Alaskan Bush to pursue the Davy Crockett lifestyle in more or less the only place it was still possible. Amid numerous setbacks and misadventures, Heimo gradually learned how to master his terrain, provide for his Eskimo wife, and rear children in one of the most inhospitable environments in North America. In this premiere edition of Far Out, we take a bush plane to the middle of nowhere, Alaska, to catch up with Heimo and his wife, Edna—now reaching their golden years. Over the course of our ten-day stay, the Korths show us everything you need to know about fur-trapping, caribou-hunting, caribou-eating, river-crossing, boredom-staving, bear-avoidance, and bear-defense to live happily over 100 miles from the nearest neighbors. Vegans, you have been warned. This is a 5 episode documentary put out by VBS. Check out the trailer you guys will be fucking amazed. https://www.vbs.tv/watch/far-out--2/h...refuge-trailer Sorry I couldn't figure out how to embed the trailer. __________________
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02-25-2010, 02:53 AM	#2
Collie Man coming to a city near you Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Narnia Posts: 291	Word thanks for that man! __________________ E O T O
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03-13-2010, 06:31 AM	#3
Molson Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 635	You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to RudolfTheRed again. Trailer looked great. I think I'm going to pick up the book...The Final Frontiersman
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05-01-2010, 10:35 PM	#4
Molson Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 635	Bump. If you haven't read The Final Frontiersman I suggest you do. This guy makes Dick Proenneke look like a boy scout.
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06-26-2010, 11:49 PM	#5
Ramfloy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 32	The Final Frontiersman is awesome! I also like Helge Ingstad's The Land of Feast and Famine. The book is about his adventures in the Canadian tundra in the years 1926-1930, living with indians and surviving in the roughest environment on earth. It's really good....
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06-28-2010, 08:04 AM	#6
Molson Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 635	Another one to put up here... Alaskan Yukon Trophies Won and Lost first published in '47 https://www.amazon.com/Alaskan-Yukon-.../dp/0935632255 I'll admit, the writing is a little dry, but it's a good read nonetheless if you want to know what crossing Alaska in search of game is like w/o snow mobiles/ATVs, etc. All they had was pack horses and local Indians as guides/trackers. It's more of a hunting book than adventure, but fits the whole alaska survival motif. Disregard Amazon's price... I can't remember what edition I have (probably the most recent)... but I only paid $30 for the hard back -- elsewhere, not off amazon.
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