Into the Wild Chapters 14 and 15 By CobaltHamdrax Apr 28, 1977 Jon decides to climb "Devil's Thumb" Apr 30, 1977 Jon quits his job and heads for Alaska May 2, 1977 Jon takes a fishing boat to Petersburg, Alaska May 3, 1977 Jon begins climb towards Devil's Thumb May 5, 1977 Jon begins his climb up Devil's Thumb May 5, 1977 Jon fails the first climb and returns to his tent May 8, 1977 Jon nearly runs out of food, but a supply plane arrives just in time May 12, 1977 After 3 days, Jon tries to climb up Devil's thumb again, and fails again May 15, 1977 Jon decides to try an easier route up Devil's Thumb May 15, 1977 Jon Makes it to the top of Devil's Thumb May 22, 1977 Jon begins trip back to Boulder