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Chris is born.
Chris is born in El Segundo, California. -
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Chris McCandless Journey
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Chris's Discovery
Chris went to El Segundo and talked to some neighbors and found out about his father's previous marriage. -
Journey Starts
Chris heads west in his car and then has to abandon his car when a flash flood hits Arizona. -
Name Change
Chris decides to change his name to "Alexander Supertramp". He also keeps a journal to document his experiences and travels. -
The Burres
In Northern California Alex hitched a ride from Jan Burres who lived just like Chris was except that she had a car. Alex grew close to her and sent postcards when ever he could. -
Wayne Westerberg
Alex hitches a ride from Wayne Westerberg, in South Dakota. Wayne offers Alex a job working at his grain elevator in Carthage. Alex accepted this job because he did not have much money. Wayne ends up becoming Alex's closest friend. Alex stays with Wayne until Wayne gets in trouble with the law and decides to go to Mexico. -
Mexico
Alex sneaks across the border in a kayak, He tried to paddle to the Gulf Coast, but the coast is blocked by swamps. After a rough patch of water, Alex abandons his kayak and tries to return to America. -
Back to America
Alex is caught by immigration police at the border, and is held in jail overnight. He explains his situation and is eventually let back into America. -
Alex dies
On day 112 Alex dies the last note that he left says: "I have had a happy life and thank the Lord. Goodbye and may God bless all!" 19 days later, 6 people found themselves at the bus at the same time to find Alex dead inside his sleeping bag. -
Going to Alaska
Chris finally thinks he's ready for Alaska and arrives in Fairbanks.