I think HN would really appreciate the story of Dick Proenneke, the cabin he built, and the simple life he lived there:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Proenneke

There are several documentaries made from footage he filmed, later edited and narrated by a friend of his from his journals. Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJKd0rkKss

More info and links to buy the videos:

http://www.aloneinthewilderness.com/index.html

(Sadly, I was unable to legally find them available digitally, so you have to order and wait for the DVD.)