It’s just as beautiful as you would imagine, but if anything goes wrong, you’re completely on your own.
#WILD ARMS INTO THE WILDERNESS FULL#
The last frontier has wildlands full of prowling lynx, giant blond grizzlies, eagles gliding on updrafts, and massive moose, all enclosed by the picturesque view of soaring mountains. We were fortunate enough to spot a bear, and a mother moose and her calf on our expedition. Hiking through Alaska’s wide-open spaces is a humbling experience, as both untamed beauty and danger surround you. The flat, yet muddy, terrain was full of potential hazards. Together, the three of us prepared for a journey that would change us forever.Īfter being provided transportation to the head of Stampede Trail, the same location from which McCandless began his journey “into the wild,” we had about a 50-mile round-trip hike ahead of us. Two incredible friends and I were all willing to risk the treacherous terrain to go in search of this decrepit old bus, that had been aggrandized by Hollywood. Like many others, I became fascinated with the idea of setting off into the wilderness to find the bus, like some sort of pilgrimage of self-transformation. Setting Off at Stampede Trail Brian, Leah, and myself before we set off to find “the magic bus.” Emilee Unterkoefler / LifeSavvy Now, almost a decade later, I realize it was the highly romanticized version of McCandless’ story that inspired me to go on this risky adventure. As a 20-year-old, I felt a compelling attachment to McCandless’ desire to flee the mundane world and escape from society, so what happened next was only natural.Īfter taking a seasonal job in Alaska and traveling across the U.S., I learned that “the magic bus” was within hiking distance. Despite the criticism, this larger-than-life (but true) story was hard for many to resist. On the other hand, many people thought McCandless was reckless and underprepared to set off into the wild Alaskan terrain without the proper gear or knowledge. Krakauer noted that during his travels, McCandless didn’t share his real name with anyone, so it’s ironic that someone so intent on escaping society became a household name. Millions of young dreamers connected with McCandless’ story and his journey.
Once it hit the shelves in 1996, the book became an international best-seller. Four months later, his lifeless body was found by an Alaskan moose hunter.Īfter seeing reports about the discovery of McCandless’ body, author Jon Krakauer began investigating his life, and eventually went on to tell his story in the book Into the Wild. He eventually made it to Alaska, where he found the abandoned bus, and his idea of a perfect escape from society.
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