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“There is always a sadness about packing. I guess you wonder if where you're going is as good as where you've been.”

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Richard Proenneke

Richard Proenneke was a naturalist known for his solitary life in the wilderness of Alaska. He was born on May 4, 1916, and passed away on April 20, 2003. Proenneke lived alone in a remote area near Anchorage, Alaska, for over 30 years, and his experience of self-sufficiency and living in harmony with nature has inspired naturalists and adventurers. more

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