Encompass: The Adventurers
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Wisconsinites enjoy several adventures, including parachuting and long-distance canoeing.
Founder of Para-naut Bill Hasenfuss teaches amateurs how to parachute in Omro, Wisconsin. Even those who fear heights find themselves loving the adrenaline rush after Hasenfuss' training sessions. Dennis Wilcox discusses his and his buddies' massive canoeing trip in the Yukon Territory. The journey included losing gear and food, traversing unknown terrain, and meeting unexpected characters.
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WPT Archives: 1970s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Since 1954, Wisconsin Public Television, then known as WHA-TV has shared high-quality educational content throughout the state. Right here, you can explore archival footage from some of our early documentaries...
Encompass: The Adventurers
Special | 29m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Founder of Para-naut Bill Hasenfuss teaches amateurs how to parachute in Omro, Wisconsin. Even those who fear heights find themselves loving the adrenaline rush after Hasenfuss' training sessions. Dennis Wilcox discusses his and his buddies' massive canoeing trip in the Yukon Territory. The journey included losing gear and food, traversing unknown terrain, and meeting unexpected characters.
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WPT Archives: 1970s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Since 1954, Wisconsin Public Television, then known as WHA-TV has shared high-quality educational content throughout the state. Right here, you can explore archival footage from some of our early documentaries...