Into the wild

  • Annandale

    This is where he grew up and where he thought of the idea to head on his big journey
  • arizona

    this is where he abandoned his car and left lots of belongings inside, took off by foot.
  • Northern California

    This is where he hitched a ride from Jan Burres. He also is now going by the name of Alexander Supertramp.
  • South Dakota

    This is where he hitched a ride from Wayne Westerberg. Gets a job offer and works on a farm for Wayne for a while.
  • Mexico

    After Wayne was arrested Alex made his way all the way down the Colorado River until he was able to sneak into Mexico
  • Border Patrol

    Alex is caught by immigration police at the Tex-Mex Border. Held overnight but released after explaining his situation.
  • Arizona

    He gets a trailer to stay in here and a job at McDonalds. Stayed here for a few months. He wrote a letter here saying he might settle there for a while.
  • California

    This is where he sets up camp for a few nights. Meets Ronald Franz, learns some techniques from him, such as how to make a leather belt.
  • Carthage SD Again

    Here is where he ended up after being with Franz, began work for Wayne again while making his final preparations for Alaska.
  • Fairbanks

    He has now finally made it to his final destination and is given a ride out to the stampede trail by Jim Gallien.
  • Bus 142

    Here is where he felt that he was living the life he wanted. He spent the last 112 days of his life here before passing away.