"i Now Walk Into The Wild."

Gazonni said:
If all else fails I will join a group of hippies. Something similar to the people Chris ran into. That way I will have all I need to survive happily
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And if you don't find a group of hippies? What if you end up lost and have no idea where you are going? And like @AtticCat said, who says the hippies are going to accept you or anything.
 
Gazonni said:
I don't blame you, but in my case I don't feel the same. Life itself is essentially a giant risk. How do you know you lived your life to the fullest if you never take any
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high risks are for high rewards.

your spiritual reward here won't be worth not having anything to come back to.
 
Don't eat the wrong berries. Learn lessons from that book, wear the proper clothing, be smart with where you go while hitchhiking. Best of luck!
 
I say, be prepared for the worst. If we can't change your mind I doubt reminding him of the same things he's been thinking about will help. Good luck, safe travels. And I hope you find what you're looking for.
 
I'm... very confused. Is this an elaborate joke? I don't mean to offend, but this is not a plan, much less a good one. Wandering off into the wilderness equipped with a gun and other basic supplies, with the aim to walk hundreds of miles until you hit Alaska, is very dangerous and fool-hardy. From what you've stated, your plan isn't even fully thought out, and you plan to develop upon it as you're already out in the wilderness. I doubt I can change your mind by simply re-stating the issues others have pointed out, but I do hope that reading the comments of many people who care for your well being may make you reconsider.
 
@Gazonni
Chris McCandles was gifted, talented, and, above all, lucky. What he did was superhuman, and while it is alright to be inspired and take motivation for how he pursued his goals, ultimately, he was running a fool's errand, and it caught up to him. There were many times in his journey that he should have died, only to be saved by pure chance. I think you are severely under prepared and overly optimistic. Don't throw your life away trying to follow in the footsteps of a dead man. You've got spirit; it'd be better used elsewhere where you can help others.
 
Goodness this is quite the serious post. I read many books, often romances, fantasies, horrors, all kinds of fictions. But I have never heard of Chris McCandless or at least can't recall such a name. However because of this I have done some research on him and I can now understand this situation here. I greatly advise against this decision you're making. Getting rid of your ID and burning your money was harmful enough, but I fear going into the wilds will be where we won't hear from you again. I know Chris's book has spoken deeply to you. I have had a few books speak deeply to me as well. Eragon was one of them as well as The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flammel series too.

I can see that you find the wilds as the true freedom that lives amongst us. There's no chains out there, only the vast expanse of the world we live in. Your life was chaotic and you have my fullest sympathy no matter your choice, but I'm worried that you might be making the wrong choice. I can tell you have potential, I know this because of how your life was and how you have told your story. The past isn't something we can run from often, but I often see it as something we can build upon. You have the bricks, but you're just tossing them away. You won't find people like us out there. You can travel with those hippies and live that care free life, but no matter what, you will always have your potential and your determination. These are the best traits in a person, traits I would most definitely be delighted to see again sometime.

Please be safe out there and remember that we'll be waiting for you. ^-^
 
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Ive read that book, and its pretty clear that Jon was trying to show that while its good to chase your dreams you should always do so prepared.

He showed that burning your ID and cash are some of the worst things you can do. The next worst thing you can do is go to Alaska without tons of gear and training. And if your starting your journey now without stopping then you will probably make it there in the winter. Alaska can stay in the negatives for days, only thing that can completely stop that kind of cold is a house. Even if you find Chris' bus you still have a chance of freezing over right next to a fire.

Only real food to find in the winter is animals. And thats not a good food source, if you preserve the only large kill you got that week then its over for you.

I saw a kid on the news that got the same idea as you, went to Alaska with Chris' idea in mind. Only thing is, Chris died. Patheticly. He was barely far from civilization, but he was to stubborn to go buy a can of soup or something until it was too late. Not that he could because he burned all his cash, just helping to ensure that it was harder to get supplies.

Above all this Chris was a bit of an a-hole. He put his own ideals over his family and friends. Sure he worked hard, but he wasnt empathetic, often leaving people he met without even saying bye.

The people that climb mount Everest have the best gear and train for months. Yet the vast majority quit or die. People use their frozen bodies as markers for where they are.

This is just suicide.
 
Last night I wasn't able to get any rest. I kept on running through all the wrong things that could happen. Waking up and reading these have given me the definite fact that I am not prepared to do this currently. I still plan on completeling this trip eventually, most likely after winter. In the meanwhile I think I will continue hiking and research into wildlife.

Fortunately I contacted my uncle. I'm still not sure why he didn't even seem surprised to what I told him. I never went into great detail into it but he understood anyway. He told me that I need forgive my parents for the life they gave me, because I will only get madder and madder if I do not.

He did something that shockes me. He told me he had my moms phone number and he thought it would be a good idea for me to talk to her, and my answer was clear.

No

The reason why is simple. He had gaven me illusion that my mother was gone and there was no way to get her back. I recall him saying that he didn't even have her number when I begged to call her. I asked him why hid this from me and his answer was infuriating.

"I wanted you to get over it."

Every single part of me wanting to fight him, but I forced myself not to. I simply replied, "What made you qualified to keep that from me?" He shrugged, and I left.

This shows me that some people will never change. That manipulation is a large part of society. That people will do erratic things just to make their lives easier.

That is a society that I refuse to be apart of. You can make excuses or try to prove me wrong but not even God himself could change the way I see this.

I know that I am unprepared, but I refuse to simply give up. Doing so would destroy me. However I do believe that there is some good people out there. I wouldn't be talking to you otherwise.

I may get on the forum occasionally, but may go for long periods of times. I will post a thread when I begin my travels and when I enter different states, along with what I think about them.

Thank you
 
Good luck.

Assuming that you haven't already, please remember this life you seek is something you can develop, graduate towards and 'set up' over the space of 6 to 12 months without this grand "breaking free" gesture. We understand the emotional need for such a sudden gesture, the cleansing and energy it provides is amazing... but you can still have that same catharsis immediately after you've trialed one night out in the wild, come back and collected your thoughts and debriefed. Then try two nights, come back and assess what went right & wrong and what you might need for the next 'camping trip' which you can call it if other people ask. Work your way up to a week, then two weeks and gather some wilderness equipment and experience. By 'testing the waters' in this way you can still achieve your goal without the risk of coming up against an obstacle you hadn't expected.

Also make sure you take the time (months) to develop the muscles and skills required to make camp in the higher branches of trees if you're headed to Alaska. Fate is quite possibly a luxurious concept forged by forty thousand years of living as a social animal surrounded by the tools, stories and social protection nets we have created in that time. The universe cares not for fate, it does not see us as some special little green marble that has these miraculous creatures on it (even though we are)... the universe just goes about its business and if you wander near a part of that universe that is shaped like a bear or mountain lion... the universe will eat you. The forest will not skip a beat. And frankly I think that would be a tragedy. It would be nice to think that there is some omnipresent power that might whisper in the bear's ear and tell it to go another way. Maybe there is... but it is just as likely that you will simply be eaten.

Plans are great but they are paper. Such paper may keep you warm on a campfire for about ten minutes, they are no substitute for experience. Learn to survive first my friend... ONLY THEN go... and... survive.

P.S. People steal stuff that's out in the open. I wish they wouldn't but they just do. If you're taking survival gear learn how to hide it or bury it, otherwise you're going to have to survive cold rainy nights in just your skin - not likely.
 
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Gazonni said:
Last night I wasn't able to get any rest. I kept on running through all the wrong things that could happen. Waking up and reading these have given me the definite fact that I am not prepared to do this currently. I still plan on completeling this trip eventually, most likely after winter. In the meanwhile I think I will continue hiking and research into wildlife.

Fortunately I contacted my uncle. I'm still not sure why he didn't even seem surprised to what I told him. I never went into great detail into it but he understood anyway. He told me that I need forgive my parents for the life they gave me, because I will only get madder and madder if I do not.

He did something that shockes me. He told me he had my moms phone number and he thought it would be a good idea for me to talk to her, and my answer was clear.

No

The reason why is simple. He had gaven me illusion that my mother was gone and there was no way to get her back. I recall him saying that he didn't even have her number when I begged to call her. I asked him why hid this from me and his answer was infuriating.

"I wanted you to get over it."

Every single part of me wanting to fight him, but I forced myself not to. I simply replied, "What made you qualified to keep that from me?" He shrugged, and I left.

This shows me that some people will never change. That manipulation is a large part of society. That people will do erratic things just to make their lives easier.

That is a society that I refuse to be apart of. You can make excuses or try to prove me wrong but not even God himself could change the way I see this.

I know that I am unprepared, but I refuse to simply give up. Doing so would destroy me. However I do believe that there is some good people out there. I wouldn't be talking to you otherwise.

I may get on the forum occasionally, but may go for long periods of times. I will post a thread when I begin my travels and when I enter different states, along with what I think about them.

Thank you
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Wait a minute you burned all of your money (Which is illegal btw) but you still kept your phone? How much longer will you be able to pay the phone bill and keep up rent?
 
So... I do have some advise...
well, first off, keep your mother's phone number. you may want to talk to her at some point... actually also having your uncle's phone number might be a good idea too. you never know when you may need to contact someone like your uncle or someone that your uncle knows... so yea.
Second off, collage is kinda VERY useful. I've considered stuff (not as drastic) and I came to the conclusion that I personally should finish collage just in case...
third off, (and this is going to sound religious cause I think we broke that barrier already) we each have an obligation to serve God and society. whatever you do, make sure that it isn't just for you.
and finally, getting help should always be considered what you have a traumatic past. someone I know had a traumatic childhood, and they went 30 years before just recently admitting they need counseling and stuff. even if its small, it can really make a difference for your future self.

best of luck, don't be afraid to go back, but don't be afraid to go forward. idk what to tell you, but be careful with decisions
 
Koajack said:
How do you plan on getting a rifle when you have no ID or money? And in the case you already bought it, you better hope no one asks for your carry license or your hunting license.
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There is no carry license for rifles (only pistols), but there is a hunting license. But. What caliber of rifle, if I can ask? A .22 is always nice, but unless you're a good shot, and even then you may not down an animal, you may only be able to take down animals such as rabbit, squirrel, and birds, which means you run a risk of rabbit starvation. Do you have plans to settle down long term in a single area? Nomadic survival is always much more difficult than set up and stick there.
 

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