William (Wild Bill) Richard DeVries
On August 9th 2018 Homer lost a friend, HoWL lost a supporter and Alaska lost a consummate outdoorsman. William (Wild Bill) DeVries, AKA “Wild Bill,” lived to strap on a pack full of gear and explore Alaska’s backcountry. On foot, skis, or snowshoes Bill was up for a trip — especially off trail — alpine or arctic territory. When he couldn’t be out there he was likely hatching plans for the next trek. It seems like some of us must have walked almost every drainage and ridgeline on the northern Kenai Peninsula with him. When friends weren’t able to go, Bill would do it solo.
Bill was a supporter of youth and upon his death made a very generous donation to HoWL. We would like to say thanks and salute Wild Bill for his service and support. The legacy of Wild Bill will live on in the countless youth that go afield every year with HoWL to build a passion for the outdoors!
On August 9th 2018 Homer lost a friend, HoWL lost a supporter and Alaska lost a consummate outdoorsman. William (Wild Bill) DeVries, AKA “Wild Bill,” lived to strap on a pack full of gear and explore Alaska’s backcountry. On foot, skis, or snowshoes Bill was up for a trip — especially off trail — alpine or arctic territory. When he couldn’t be out there he was likely hatching plans for the next trek. It seems like some of us must have walked almost every drainage and ridgeline on the northern Kenai Peninsula with him. When friends weren’t able to go, Bill would do it solo.
Bill was a supporter of youth and upon his death made a very generous donation to HoWL. We would like to say thanks and salute Wild Bill for his service and support. The legacy of Wild Bill will live on in the countless youth that go afield every year with HoWL to build a passion for the outdoors!