Into The Wild RAFT Final Project

  • Annandale, Virginia

    Chris's hometown, where he grew up with his Sister, Cairn McCandless. Both he and Cairne became very close together. Left for Emory to go to college following his graduation from highschool..
  • Arcata, California

    While hiking along the highway in Arcata California,Chris was picked up by Jan Burrens, who took him with her on her ride, and becomeing close friends with him. Chris would consistiontly send her postcards.
  • Carthage, Missouri

    Chris stayed with Wayne Westerberg for several week here, working for him. When Wayne was arrested Chris left to continue his journey.
  • Palm Springs, California

    While he was walking up the highway, Ronald Fritz gave him a ride to his house in Palm Springs, where Chris decided to pause his journey to Alaska and hang around with Franz.
  • Fairbanks, Alaska

    Chris's final stop before heading into the Alaskan wild. Stocked up on supplies, and hitched a ride with wood workers to the start of the stampede trail.
  • Carthage, Missouri 2(Electric Boogaloo)

    Before departing to Alaska , Chris decided to stop at Carthage for the final time, where he met up with Wayne again. was introduced to Gail Borah, who became close friends with him.
  • Stampede trail, Alaska

    After being dropped of by Jim Gallien, Chris began his two-month journey in the Alaskan bush. Following a 22 mile trail, he reached an abandoned bus, making it his base camp.
  • Stampede trail, Alaska

    It is estimated that on august 18th, 1992, Chris McCandless died of starvation in the bus he made his temporary home. Several days later, he was found by park rangers
  • Introduction To The Project