The Life and Times of Chris McCandless By rairamarie Feb 12, 1968 Chris McCandless Born Period: Feb 12, 1968 to Sep 6, 1992 Chris McCandless Jun 10, 1986 High School Graduation Jun 30, 1986 Founds out about Father's second family Summer of 1986 May 15, 1990 Graduates from Emory College May 15, 1990 Makes a check to OXFAM for $24000 May 16, 1990 Starts journey "Into the Wild" Jun 6, 1990 Abandons his Datsun at Lake Mead Aug 10, 1990 Meets Jan and Bob Sep 10, 1990 Westerburg picks up Alex and brings him to Carthage, SD Jan 18, 1991 Crosses Mexican/American border illegally and goes to jail Feb 3, 1991 Gets new ID in LA for "Alex" Feb 24, 1991 Returns to Lake Mead Sep 5, 1991 Gets job at McDonald's in Bullhead, Arizona Dec 1, 1991 Meets Jan and Bob in Niland Jan 1, 1992 Meets Ronald Franz Feb 28, 1992 James Gallien gives Alex a ride to Alaska Apr 15, 1992 Alska Bound! Apr 20, 1992 Finds the 142 Bus Apr 28, 1992 Stampede Trail Aug 6, 1992 Chris' final note Aug 16, 1992 Eats toxic seeds in Alaska, ultimately poisoning him Aug 18, 1992 Dies at the age of 24 Sep 6, 1992 Body Discovered
