If You Could Go "Daniel Boone"...Would You...?

[SteyrAUG]

As a kid I always marveled at stories about Boone and the adventurous life he lived. The idea that there was undiscovered territory where one could just “go and make his own way” hunting and camping to survive was fascinating to a suburban kid like myself. A distant, extremely removed, relationship to Boone simply fueled the fire of my imagination.

Now I know there are still unconquered parts of the US but they are probably a greater challenge than unsettled areas of Kentucky. And I don’t think anyone is looking for the Christopher McCandless experience.

But if there was still prime territory waiting to be explored I could definitely see being interested in the long term camping trip, well maybe not these days but certainly when I was a few years younger.

There were of course many related hardships, especially related to his conflicts with American Indians, but in those times terrible things could happen even in very settled areas.

Must have been an incredible time to be alive.

[ryan]

The idealistic child that lives deep in my soul and mind wants deeply for such an adventure. The getting close to middle aged, going bald, bum shoulder and ankle piece of the man that once was knows better.

The closest I can get to such adventure is a good walk in the woods that remain with my rifle. Then when the light fades after the hunt is done a warm fire in camp, cigarette, whiskey, and maybe just maybe a fresh backstrap on the spit.

I agree woulda been a heckuva time back then.

[pilotguyo540]

My short and sweet answer is… In a heartbeat!

[jaydoc1]

I would do it and take my family with me in a second. Not only that, they would go with me whole-heartedly.

To be able to walk away from the daily grind. To leave all the trappings of technology behind (and I am tech-crazy). To be able to head back into the wilderness and only interact with others if I so-chose. Yes. Absolutely.

I would have to be able to do it the way Boone and Crockett did, though. Without government interference with the taking of animals, etc…

[VooDoo6Actual]

Yes.

Perhaps we may get that chance…

[montanadave]

If you have not seen the film Alone in the Wilderness (http://www.dickproenneke.com/index.html) or read the book One Man’s Wilderness (http://www.amazon.com/One-Mans-Wilderness-Alaskan-Odyssey/dp/0882405136/ref=pd_cp_mov_1) about Dick Proenneke, do yourself a favor and find a copy.

Dick Proenneke had himself dropped off at Twin Lakes in Alaska in 1968 and spent the next year and a half building a cabin on the lake shore, being periodically supplied by floatplane and living in almost total isolation for much of the time, filming a lot of his activities. After he finished his cabin, he took a trip home to see his family and then returned to Twin Lakes, where he lived for the next thirty years.

His book is written in journal style and the film was shot with old “Super 8” or some such (I’m not a film guy) but it is absolutely extraordinary. You can just feel the silence, the solitude, the raw wilderness of the place. If his story and the accompanying film doesn’t trigger some wanderlust and get your juices flowing to strike out into the wild, check your pulse 'cuz you must be dead.

[Heavy_Metal]

Daniel Boone lived before the American Chesnut became blighted.

The Chestnut was a major foodsource in and of itself and kept the abundant wildlife population fed.

This made foraging far easier than it would be today.

[Heavy_Metal]

@HOPLOETHOS

Yes.

Perhaps we may get that chance…

Short of a Nuclear Exchange, not gonna happen. Thats not to say things are not gonna get hairy but society will do fantastic if it ever has to remove its deadwood by necessity.

Agriculture will survive, perhaps thrive. It is amazing how much food a man can grow just in his back yard.

[SteyrAUG]

@ryan

The idealistic child that lives deep in my soul and mind wants deeply for such an adventure. The getting close to middle aged, going bald, bum shoulder and ankle piece of the man that once was knows better.

The closest I can get to such adventure is a good walk in the woods that remain with my rifle. Then when the light fades after the hunt is done a warm fire in camp, cigarette, whiskey, and maybe just maybe a fresh backstrap on the spit.

I agree woulda been a heckuva time back then.

Nice to see a kindred spirit.

@montanadave

If you have not seen the film Alone in the Wilderness (http://www.dickproenneke.com/index.html) or read the book One Man’s Wilderness (http://www.amazon.com/One-Mans-Wilderness-Alaskan-Odyssey/dp/0882405136/ref=pd_cp_mov_1) about Dick Proenneke, do yourself a favor and find a copy.

Dick Proenneke had himself dropped off at Twin Lakes in Alaska in 1968 and spent the next year and a half building a cabin on the lake shore, being periodically supplied by floatplane and living in almost total isolation for much of the time, filming a lot of his activities. After he finished his cabin, he took a trip home to see his family and then returned to Twin Lakes, where he lived for the next thirty years.

His book is written in journal style and the film was shot with old “Super 8” or some such (I’m not a film guy) but it is absolutely extraordinary. You can just feel the silence, the solitude, the raw wilderness of the place. If his story and the accompanying film doesn’t trigger some wanderlust and get your juices flowing to strike out into the wild, check your pulse 'cuz you must be dead.

I’ll look into the book. I think Alaska would easily prove too advanced for me. I’ve been there, it’s a hard place to rough it.

[Norinco]

I loved that film when I was a kid! I would watch it every time it was on PBS. I was fascinated by this lifestyle when I was young…

@montanadave

If you have not seen the film Alone in the Wilderness (http://www.dickproenneke.com/index.html) or read the book One Man’s Wilderness (http://www.amazon.com/One-Mans-Wilderness-Alaskan-Odyssey/dp/0882405136/ref=pd_cp_mov_1) about Dick Proenneke, do yourself a favor and find a copy.

Dick Proenneke had himself dropped off at Twin Lakes in Alaska in 1968 and spent the next year and a half building a cabin on the lake shore, being periodically supplied by floatplane and living in almost total isolation for much of the time, filming a lot of his activities. After he finished his cabin, he took a trip home to see his family and then returned to Twin Lakes, where he lived for the next thirty years.

His book is written in journal style and the film was shot with old “Super 8” or some such (I’m not a film guy) but it is absolutely extraordinary. You can just feel the silence, the solitude, the raw wilderness of the place. If his story and the accompanying film doesn’t trigger some wanderlust and get your juices flowing to strike out into the wild, check your pulse 'cuz you must be dead.

[MistWolf]

Yes, I would. One reason I’d love to move back to Southeast Utah. One reason I’m going crazy after I sold my Jeep. I love exploring deep in the outdoors areas.

They aren’t as wild as they were when I was a kid, though

[Honu]

@montanadave

If you have not seen the film Alone in the Wilderness (http://www.dickproenneke.com/index.html) or read the book One Man’s Wilderness (http://www.amazon.com/One-Mans-Wilderness-Alaskan-Odyssey/dp/0882405136/ref=pd_cp_mov_1) about Dick Proenneke, do yourself a favor and find a copy.

Dick Proenneke had himself dropped off at Twin Lakes in Alaska in 1968 and spent the next year and a half building a cabin on the lake shore, being periodically supplied by floatplane and living in almost total isolation for much of the time, filming a lot of his activities. After he finished his cabin, he took a trip home to see his family and then returned to Twin Lakes, where he lived for the next thirty years.

His book is written in journal style and the film was shot with old “Super 8” or some such (I’m not a film guy) but it is absolutely extraordinary. You can just feel the silence, the solitude, the raw wilderness of the place. If his story and the accompanying film doesn’t trigger some wanderlust and get your juices flowing to strike out into the wild, check your pulse 'cuz you must be dead.

this guy always comes to my mind when I think of bugging out getting away from it all

amazing amazing story for sure

[Honu]

most of my life is from the islands of Hawaii but I went through and just past HS age up in the Pacific North West out in the Kitsap Peninsula and used to head up to the Olympics all the time and spent a lot of time exploring and camping etc… back in the late 70s early 80s mostly then moved back to the islands full time
I did a stint for fun to live off the land for 6 months it was fun but I was also 20 turning 30 age so young in very good shape no kids no wife no worries nothing
had to say it was a very good experience hunting daily etc… no contact with stores etc… about as close as I could get to being cut off
lived in a tent two pair of clothes my spear fishing gear knife just basics close as I could get to Daniel Boone island style

I think at this point I would die in the desert cause I dont know enough about water source in the NW or the islands I can live cause I know how and what to eat drink etc…
still love expedition style camping in a 4x4 rig a lot try to make fire with primitive tools etc… when I can just for fun

[Irish]

@montanadave

If you have not seen the film Alone in the Wilderness (http://www.dickproenneke.com/index.html) or read the book One Man’s Wilderness (http://www.amazon.com/One-Mans-Wilderness-Alaskan-Odyssey/dp/0882405136/ref=pd_cp_mov_1) about Dick Proenneke, do yourself a favor and find a copy.

Dick Proenneke had himself dropped off at Twin Lakes in Alaska in 1968 and spent the next year and a half building a cabin on the lake shore, being periodically supplied by floatplane and living in almost total isolation for much of the time, filming a lot of his activities. After he finished his cabin, he took a trip home to see his family and then returned to Twin Lakes, where he lived for the next thirty years.

His book is written in journal style and the film was shot with old “Super 8” or some such (I’m not a film guy) but it is absolutely extraordinary. You can just feel the silence, the solitude, the raw wilderness of the place. If his story and the accompanying film doesn’t trigger some wanderlust and get your juices flowing to strike out into the wild, check your pulse 'cuz you must be dead.

Ed Wardle did a 3 month stint in the Yukon by himself… Similar and very thought provoking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xugVC41uHbs&feature=rellist&playnext=1&list=PLB4D7D682047FCF49

[Honu]

@Irish

Ed Wardle did a 3 month stint in the Yukon by himself… Similar and very thought provoking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xugVC41uHbs&feature=rellist&playnext=1&list=PLB4D7D682047FCF49

saw a show on one of the discovery or something on his doing pretty wild and tough for sure to take such harsh place on!

[VooDoo6Actual]

@Heavy_Metal

Short of a Nuclear Exchange, not gonna happen. Thats not to say things are not gonna get hairy but society will do fantastic if it ever has to remove its deadwood by necessity.

Agriculture will survive, perhaps thrive. It is amazing how much food a man can grow just in his back yard.

Perhaps that’s why I used the word, “perhaps”…

[markm]

Where would I get my Whole Milk Grande Latte before my Saturday shoot?

Where would I chase tail?

How could I make posts on the web about how LWRCi sucks ass?

I couldn’t do it!

[TriumphRat675]

Always sounds like fun until I remember I’d have to be my own dentist.

[HK51Fan]

All Tom hanks needed was an ice skate for his dentist! :bad:

[SteyrAUG]

@TriumphRat675

Always sounds like fun until I remember I’d have to be my own dentist.

Yeah, it is things like that which keep me from seriously considering the Unambomber shack in the middle of the woods.