Favorite Fire Starters by Nutnfancy

This video by Outdoor/ Tactical Gear reviewer, Adventurer and retired USAF Lt Col pilot “Nutnfancy” is a very thorough and informative look at options and considerations for fire lighting and fire starters in the wilderness.

Nutnfancy shares his philosophy on fire lighting and gives some tips on how to save valuable time and energy next time you need a survival fire.

Song of the Paddle by Bill Mason – NFB

Song of the Paddle by Bill Mason, National Film Board of Canada

Join outdoorsman Bill Mason in this short documentary as he and his family go canoe camping in the wilderness. Gain an appreciation for the art of canoeing while watching a small group experience the sheer joy and beauty of Nature. Along the way, the Masons experience countless adventures and some breathtaking scenery, including Indian rock carvings at Lake Superior.

WATERWALKER

This feature-length documentary follows naturalist Bill Mason on his journey by canoe into the Ontario wilderness.

The filmmaker and artist begins on Lake Superior, then explores winding and sometimes tortuous river waters to the meadowlands of the river’s source.

Along the way, Mason paints scenes that capture his attention and muses about his love of the canoe, his artwork and his own sense of the land.

Features breathtaking visuals and exciting whitewater footage, with a musical score by Bruce Cockburn.

Alone in the Wilderness

“Alone in the Wilderness” is the story of Dick Proenneke living in the Alaska wilderness.

Dick filmed his adventures so he could show his relatives in the lower 48 states what life was like in Alaska, building his cabin, hunting for food and exploring the area.

Bob Swerer has taken the best footage from Dick’s films and he has created 3 videos about Dick, “Alone in the Wilderness”, “Alaska, Silence and Solitude” and “The Frozen North”.

You can purchase all of them in DVD or VHS format from the www.DickProenneke.com website.