Cross rocky divides in search of trophy Dall sheep
Watch Buck face angry grizzlies on a steep bank
75 minutes of on-the-edge-of-your-seat entertainment
A 700-mile trip is substantial in many people's minds. But take away the car, throw in a backpack, rifle, raft, fishing
gear and a remote drop-site in the middle of Alaska and you've got one heck of an adventure. This
video captures Bruce "Buck" Nelson as he takes five long weeks on a solo hiking trek, hunting expedition and wild
water ride through Alaska's formidable tundra and a richly stocked salmon stream. This rugged outdoorsman has
staked his claim to fame
by going beyond mere mortal boundries on his extremely remote adventures. Among some of his notable
lifetime accomplishments, he cites smoke jumping since 1981, spending seven years in the National
Guard, completing a coast-to-coast bicycle tour across the Southern US in 1993,
reaching the summit of Mt. McKinley in 1991 and hunting various big-game species in the Alaska wilderness. On
this trip, Buck crosses the divide in search of trophy Dall sheep, and you also will see breathtaking rafting scenes of a
herd of
magnificent bull caribou, including several record book candidates. Then, Buck will drift over calm pools full of salmon
that send him scrambling for his fly rod. Next, watch him land exotic Arctic grayling and hungry pike and stalk
a giant, powerful Alaskan bull moose. You'll even take it down river with Buck as he moves a raft full of meat and
antlers. Hold your breath as he faces angry grizzlies that loom so close to a steep bank, you'll hear their jaws
pop. 75 minutes.
A 700-mile trip is substantial in many people's minds. But take away the car, throw in a backpack, rifle, raft, fishing gear and a remote drop-site in the middle of Alaska and you've got one heck of an adventure. This video captures Bruce "Buck" Nelson as he takes five long weeks on a solo hiking trek, hunting expedition and wild water ride through Alaska's formidable tundra and a richly stocked salmon stream. This rugged outdoorsman has staked his claim to fame by going beyond mere mortal boundries on his extremely remote adventures. Among some of his notable lifetime accomplishments, he cites smoke jumping since 1981, spending seven years in the National Guard, completing a coast-to-coast bicycle tour across the Southern US in 1993, reaching the summit of Mt. McKinley in 1991 and hunting various big-game species in the Alaska wilderness. On this trip, Buck crosses the divide in search of trophy Dall sheep, and you also will see breathtaking rafting scenes of a herd of magnificent bull caribou, including several record book candidates. Then, Buck will drift over calm pools full of salmon that send him scrambling for his fly rod. Next, watch him land exotic Arctic grayling and hungry pike and stalk a giant, powerful Alaskan bull moose. You'll even take it down river with Buck as he moves a raft full of meat and antlers. Hold your breath as he faces angry grizzlies that loom so close to a steep bank, you'll hear their jaws pop. 75 minutes.
Average Customer Rating:
3.8 out of 5
7 of 10 (70%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone DVD
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
700 Miles Alone DVD - rating,November 18, 2009
By ahabofrom Telemark, Norway
"Boring video, poor quality"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Review 2 for Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone DVD
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Alaska 700 Miles Alone,March 9, 2009
By Anonymousfrom Nampa, Idaho
"A great adventure...picture and audio quality are lacking, but other than that...a great experience"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 3 for Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone DVD
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
700 miles in review,November 26, 2008
By OHIOBUCKfrom Doylestown, Ohio
"Some say that this is amateur and slow at times, but that is the beauty of this expedition. This is REAL life hunting not a big bang production film that shows every monster after they have caged it in and fed it chickory steroids. This is the type of film that should get evrybody out of the house and attempting to take that once in a life time trip. It did for me."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 4 for Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone DVD
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
Alaska Hunting DVD,September 5, 2008
By Jaybeafrom Victoria, Australia, DownUnder
"Quiet amateur film making, but has some good footage. Unfortunately a lot of the wildlife photography is taken with the camera looking down a spotting scope. Quite poor quality images. Has some interest, but certainly won't win an Academy Award. If you can buy it on special, it is worth a look, but I wouldn't pay full price."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Review 5 for Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone DVD
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
EXCELLENT DVD!!,February 21, 2008
By gnatboy911from Debeque, CO
"This is a phenomenal DVD. My buddies and I liked it MUCH better than the typical commercially produced hunting video. It is an extremely cool first person, self video adventure. it really makes your blood pump and want to go to Alaska. definately worth the money!
gnatboy911"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 6 for Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone DVD
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone,February 21, 2008
By JasonIRLfrom Ireland
"Just got this today loved it , its just a pity he hadn`t a camera crew with him and i`d of liked if he said what kinda gun he was using and spoke some more about the gear he was using , but over all it was very good i wish we had that kinda land scape in Ireland"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 7 for Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone DVD
"EXCELLENT!!!!!! I have watched it over and over again. I would definatly buy it again if something happened to my copy. Must have in your DVD library."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 8 for Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone DVD
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone DVD,January 21, 2008
By Muleymaddfrom Nevada
"This is the best hunting/adventure DVD I have had the pleasure to watch and I have almost every DVD out there. This video takes place in the Alaskan wilderness and it is truly an awesome viewing adventure! The cinematography is excellent and combined with the absolutely spectacular scenery, this is a must have DVD. Anyone the beckons to be part of the Alaskan wilderness experience this DVD will provide a dose of something truly special. You'll long to be on a plane flying out to the Alaskan bush!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 9 for Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone DVD
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Bad,January 5, 2008
By wbyfiremanfrom Alberta
"This is one of the worst hunting videos ive ever seen. I am sorry I purchased this video and would not recommend it."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Review 10 for Alaska Hunting Adventure: 700 Miles Alone DVD
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Alaska Hunting Adventure,May 10, 2007
By MarathonFlyFisherfrom Buffalo, WY
"This movie is one of the best ever done on hunting and wilderness travel. Buck takes the viewer along like a best friend. He shows the map he uses to plan his trip, and points out his planned route AND why he went that way. The viewer sees Buck spot, stalk and pass up shots. Traits rare in today's "hurry up and kill something" hunting videos. Buck takes the viewer along to discover old mining cabins, troublesome Grizzlies (and how to avoid confrontation), and a wilderness we all long for. Buck's delight at seeing other non-game wildlife, like a rare Wolverine, permeate this entire hunting thrill ride."
