On the OTHER hand, this program is NOT to be confused with a similarly titled documentary out there entitled "Alone in the Wild" (see:   (You need to Login or Register ).

You should check out this program if you get the chance; it's entertaining for very different reasons.  This British character, Ed Wardle - who has previously climbed Mt. Everest & trekked to the North Pole - attempts to do a 3 month long Les Stroud/Bear Grylls thing in the Yukon.   He does take in minimal supplies & shelter as well as some weapons.  The Yukon wilderness challenge nearly crushes this guy... which is what I think makes it so interesting.   Wardle's bear paranoia & his issues with solitude  & hunger clearly get the better of him & you slowly (& not so slowly, at times) watch the guy come unglued.

Whereas Richard Proenneke, SurvivorMan, & Man vs. Wild all document competence & relative success in the wild, THIS program really shows one man's vulnerability as you watch him self-destruct & succumb to Nature.   At first, I found myself chiding this dude (from my comfortable sofa with a bag of pretzels & a beer in hand) because he spent so much time crying about his plight.  By the time it was over, I found myself wondering if I could ever hope to do any better.

I post this note about "Alone in the Wild" in this thread because of its strong contrast with & similar title to the program this thread is about.  I encourage those of you who enjoyed the other documentary (& especially Les & Bear) to watch this OTHER perspective on wilderness.  If there is enough interest, we can separate the posts & start another thread.

Watch it if you get the chance!

Jimbo   8-)