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017: I wanna be Dick Proenneke when I grow up

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The Alaskan naturalist and outdoorsman, Dick Proenneke, has been one of my heroes since I first watched the documentary, "Alone in the Wilderness," some 15 years ago. He was the quintessential guy's guy, the fellow that all of us soft, 21st century Doofus Dad wusses wish we could be.

I wanna be Dick Proenneke when I grow up

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"Alone in the Wilderness," the documentary about Alaskan naturalist Richard "Dick" Proenneke (pronounced prin-uh-key) is one of the most remarkable films ever made, in my estimation. Yes, I know that's an ambitious statement, but I stand…