Sort of. While it's not a direct retelling of one specific true story, it incorporates elements and themes drawn from various real-life wilderness scenarios.
One key event is the couple getting lost in the back country. They lose their way and struggle to find a path back. Another is their encounter with a bear. This is a very intense and dangerous moment in the story.
In fact, 'North Country' takes elements from actual occurrences and weaves them into the narrative. However, some artistic liberties might have been taken for dramatic effect.
Well, Pure Country is not based on a true story. It's a work of imagination crafted by the writers to captivate the audience with an engaging narrative and characters.
In fact, 'Bad Country' is purely fictional. The plot and characters were crafted by the imagination of the writers and not drawn from any true occurrences.