Stampede Trail Hike with Carine McCandless

On May 24th through May 27th, A group of 13 hikers including Erik Halfacre of Last Frontier Adventure Club and Carine McCandless, sister of Christopher McCandless, made the trek to bus 142 on the Stampede Trail.
For anyone considering doing this hike themselves, please check out www.stampedetra... for information on getting there and back safely.
For information on the river crossing visit: www.stampedetra...
Special Thanks to:
Carine McCandless ( www.carinemccan... )
check out here new book, 'The Wild Truth' ( • The Wild Truth by Cari... )
Wild Bones Project ( / wildbonesproject )
and everyone else who made the trek as special as it was.

[@Seagull99320]

My son's name is Chris. This was one of his favorite movies. It inspired my son to go out in the wilderness as often as he could with his dog Princess. Because he had a family these were just day or weekend trips but they gave him peace and a different outlook on life. My son passed away 2 1/2 yrs ago doing what he loved. Exploring new places, he suffered a major heart attack at age 45. Carine, if you read this please know that I'm very sorry for the loss of your brother. I hope this hike brought you some peace. My family and I recently made our trek and it brought me some sense of closure, whatever that means.

[@yamothawasahamsta7669]

I love how often I see his sister going to that site. She's a good sister. How sweet.

[@shable1436]

They were close, but now where does it go fro here?

[@pittroadsixzeroseven]

Carine you look like Chris and carry his memory. I am so happy someone found your brother so y’all had closure and to share his story. I do believe people are so inspired by your story and want to feel some connection with your brother. I know I would. Thank you for sharing your journey to Chris’ memory.

[@sipapito]

Why not everyone takes one or two pieces of trash and get it outta there. respect the place where someone died.this is not Mount Everest it can be done!

[@jimlahey4772]

when you get to heaven lahey will have a drinky poo waiting for ya.. your a good soul.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

It's a memorial and should be kept up, not left to deteriorate. However, keeping the environment clean is important, too.

[@holoholopainen1627]

Isnt the trash / litter lighter - on the way home ? Why to leave it there ? Bring - trash backs - to bring everything BACK !

[@joelcoley2606]

@@KatherineUribe-1 It's not a memorial. It's a hunting shelter where an idiotic bum starved to death.

[@fendermon]

@@joelcoley2606 Is Carine an idiot too?........Show some respect ..FFS.

[@tanyastille407]

Chris would be so proud of you, keeping his legacy alive.

[@dustinammerman4735]

In my opinion Carine is as much of an inspiration as her brother. It is obvious that she is a very strong woman and it was great to hear her talking about the trail. It is obvious that she really cares about people and wants to make sure that everyone stays safe. It's so awesome of her to hike out there and to share her experience on camera. I'm sure it is very hard on her emotionally to go to the bus.

[@drive-nb4qm]

for sure!!

[@user-xr5sj2jt2p]

Dustin Ammerman a lot of people don’t think of him as an inspiration... but I think of him as a inspiration and idiot he is a hero and a fool what he did was amazing but how he did he was stupid

[@333pinkitty]

I find her very inspirational. She's taken on the legacy of her brothers love of the wilderness and respecting the beauty of the wild

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

Why? Because she's just milking his fame?

[@wannabewanderer3861]

Her brother was a dummie

[@TheNLHunting]

The trash stored behind that bus is exactly an indicator of the types of people this story attracts and why the locals do not like the people who come to see this bus. For some reason, a bunch of rookies want to go exactly where chris did and recreate the journey, and they leave their trash because they do not care or have any actual respect for nature let alone for the person or his place of death. Trash left everywhere like that is the sign of green horns pure and simple, if they can bring that shit in when it contained stuff like food or liquid and was heavier, why can't they bring it out when its empty and light?

[@lennyp4782]

TheNLHunting true

[@DanielThomas234]

Maddening bastards indeed.

[@tomscribner5261]

I totally agree, I think it's quite a shame, I think many that go , think, as I am guilty myself, that is a walk in the park and find it kind of incomprehensible that someone could possibly run into trouble there, so they drag a ton of stuff, to be prepared, not realizing the impact of it. I myself thought, "what's so hard?" " just go prepared". But after doing the research, and watching and listening to others, I don't think I seriously could, and I would NEVER want to leave my unnecessary impact on such a beautiful place

[@scottbowen6514]

My thoughts exactly. Free spirited wanderers they call themselves. Every piece of trash got carried in there. You carried it in, you carry it out. Simple. Sadly the liberal hipster type has no respect for anything.

[@jaylongton]

Exactly, right on!!!

[@BicycleHoboo]

Christopher is lucky to have a sister like you. Keep his journey alive. I travel around in late 80s and 90s never crossed ways with Christopher. But we were all on our own adventures.

[@tutinosusa2205]

Thanks for sharing the video. I have my all respect for th family, the crew who made de movie, and for Chris. I saw the movie many times and always make me think about life, and be a better person. Carine is an amazing and brave sister. Wish one day could to the trail. Thanks for the video again. Rio, Brazil.

[@Luvie1980]

I cannot believe that people are so disrespectful to not only leave trash around but to shoot at the bus. WTF is wrong with people??!!!

[@samgforce5652]

Luvie1980 the shots are made by the locals to make it less hospitable for the green pilgrims who usually cause problems as chris did he was breaking into cabins and vandalizing them there are videos made by the victims

[@marksman-kv1yc]

+Sam gforce. Did you see him do it, is he on camera doing it? Or is it just people talking shit like you are?

[@XidiotX]

but the whole bus there is trash...

[@DVincentW]

Sam gforce bullshit Sammy. BULLSHIT .. gheyforce.

[@josephfrank1472]

I can, look around in any city trash all over the place. bunch of people who do not give a shit!

[@kelseyjowest4562]

I am very inspired by your brothers story and also by your strength, Carine. I lost my brother a little over a year ago. I pray that one day I can be strong enough to do something so great with my life, in his beautiful memory ❤️🌸✌🏻 god bless you all

[@cosmic14951]

Kelsey west God bless you 🙌💖

[@FrenchyBunnyStudio]

Very touching. And thanks for all the words of cautious, and common sense!

[@firstaid4film]

The historical 142 Bus is sadly gone now, no need to worry about the wilderness any longer.

[@FlaMan991]

Im glad they removed the trash

[@peaghien1441]

I can’t believe that some hikers have never heard of “Leave no trace”... so disappointing.

[@iyot1020]

because hippies are actually lousy conservationists

[@itsme2365]

It’s actually self explanatory

[@accobra7515]

Great video. Epic story about an amazing individual. Chris will live on for ever. God bless you.

[@lilbo1Y1]

Carine, sorry for the loss of your brother. I hope this trip helps you understand your brothers journey. Modern humans are spoiled and have no idea what it is like to have to hunt and gather food for survival. These comments are left by folks that can jump in their cars and run through a drive thru of their choice at any time of the day or night. Your brother knew what true freedom felt like. He wasn't a slave to the dollar bill. He was a real man.

[@chriscole6668]

If you take something into the wilderness garbage money tents diomonds shoes socks etc etc...... You take it back out with you that's what my grandaddy always said to me growing up!!

[@wyomingadventures]

Well said that is what i was tought to no matter where you are

[@Kman31ca]

Ya, clean up your garbage. No matter where you hike ppl. Show respect not just for this place, but all our shared natural habitat.

[@holoholopainen1627]

@Max Gurth Have They solved the problem - by Now ! Is it World Travellers with No brain ? At Himalayas the trash is a real problem - That Nobody has thought of ? I You have money to travel - Please Dont LITTER !

[@M1American]

Like the video to share and spread awareness, this should be preserved best we can not abuse it because you can. Chris and his story are an amazing thing, please do not let it fade away!!! Supertramp for life! RIP Chris McCandless

[@WILD__THINGS]

Cool as fuck but I encourage everyone to try and create their own path instead of following someone else's footsteps.

[@MC-cs7ec]

"Hike your own hike"

[@gingerbignastyaction3131]

Tread lightly

[@delstanley1349]

+WILD THINGS> Perhaps, perhaps not. Trailblazers set solid paths for many to follow in science and the arts. There is no shame in following a route established by others particularly when one has no idea where to start. Many people have started on established routes, and have improved upon them. People shouldn't be over influenced by platitudes and romance in lieu sound judgement. The Donner Party chose their own path! There are just a few and established routes to the top of Mt. Everest; for good reason. Not many are trying to create a new route to the top there. Animals have survived for eons following established paths, it has served them well. Personally, I would hate to see every mother's son and daughter trying to create their own path in say a Yellowstone NP because it's a grand and rich in wisdom sounding platitude and reads so well in the Bible of the Wild. Even the poem about taking the less traveled road still follows an established path, albeit less traveled. Some of us follow paths simply because we are curious. We are not trying to reinvent the wheel, we are attempting just to know "why here," or "why there," a person did something. A kind of "getting into that person's head" to see what made them click. Don't get me wrong, I would never want to stop innovation and exploration just that following paths created by others is fine. I may want to fly to the moon one day, but chances are I will follow in the paths well established by others if I ever get there.

[@duckshepherd]

I like this comment. Btw, I was one of the people in the video on this hike. Honestly, this trail is pretty lame. There are much more beautiful places to go in Alaska. Stampede Trail is a swampy, flat, long, mosquito ridden hike. The bus is cool and all, but honestly, once you get out there it’s like, “Cool bus. Now what?” Carine got a lot more out of this hike than anyone else possibly could - she essentially walked in her brother’s footsteps. Especially when she crossed the Tek River with us; that was a pretty emotional experience for her.

[@Ark7760]

Boy Scouts leave no trace for a reason.

[@karenbochinski]

I am sooo touched his sister went to this bus. Very emotional Thanks Carine for honoring your brother

[@ureallyDunno]

someone should put a guestbook in the bus rather than just writing on the walls

[@LastFrontierAdventureClub]

Carine has a journal there for visitors to sign.

[@jimlahey4772]

no one should be going in the bus in the first place...

[@MariaRodriguez-xq4bk]

@@jimlahey4772 is just an old abandoned bus for shelter they just need to respect and not write and leave trash

[@guytremblay1647]

thats why it was left there in the first place for people who needed shelter . Not only should it remain the way it was but it should not become a no trespassing tourist attraction either . that bus was never ment to become a tourist attraction it was ment to help people in need in case they got lost or something of the kind . If that bus wouldn't have been there for that exact reason Chris McCanless would have never been found by the hunters . That bus was ment for hickers and thats how it should remain si that the next Chris McCandless can take shelter in it . Cause there will be a next one be sure of it . That kid wasn't unique to have that mentality and lots of kids today have the same and many have done the same already its only a question of time before another gets trapped in that area again since many have already since Chris . remember that he wasn't the only one who was reported lost in the area that same time and the person was never found again . Chris was lucky to have found the bus so people could find his body . The other who got lost at the same time didn't get that same luck

[@seansteede]

@Brett Yarborough The bus was used for road maintenance crews on a local - the same road used to access the bus which is now not much of a road. The engines were removed at the same time the contractor installed the beds and wood fired stoves. This one had an axle break so they cut it loose from the Cat tractor pulling it where it sits to this day. It was used for a long time prior to Mr. McCandless as a back country shelter for hunters in the area - so yes, it's for shelter for anyone who comes across it, and though I agree silly people should be taking their trash out using the "leave no trace" attitude - it still should be open for people to visit. The majority of visitors do so because they feel a connection to the story - a positive connection. Just because a few are disrespectful, I don't believe that warrants ruining things for the majority.

[@jdrasmus9]

Carine, so strong to do this. I loved your brothers enthusiasm for adventure. I did the same in the 1980's. The quest to be independent drove me. I have so much in common with Chris. My life hasn't mounted to much sense then. I am trying to write, but my experiences are not very interesting. Take care.

[@Brighterimagecarpetcare]

Made this hike in 2012 when I was stationed in AK. It is amazing.

[@luvsilly60]

To me this is what KZbin is supposed to be about. Not knocking off copyrighted material which I love to listen to

[@jamiemarie4894]

People are animals for trashing a memorial spot.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great video, that was awesome to see what the hike is really like. I definitely want to do it sometime. I'm in Healy right now actually but not planning to hike out there. Working in Denali until the end of September. Thanks for making this video.

[@aldoleon7540]

@Craig wells Hello craig, you still planning to make it out in september?

[@beardomcgee5005]

I saw your video where you visited the 49th State Brewery and the "Into the Wild" bus. I have friends in Alaska right now and they just visited there as well because their friend owns the place.. it's all an interesting bit of synchronicity, to me at least lol..

[@penguinwill7473]

And you nailed it. I watched your video few days ago. It's interesting.

[@Sarthak94307]

Who knew it you'd go that big gabriel? Good luck to your iraq tour

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@penguinwill7473 Right on, glad to hear it.

[@shondra6]

The bus is gone now I believe, but the story of Chris lives on. 💜💜🙏🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@ghostshirt1984]

It's in a Alaskan museum, some people feel the bus is haunted even because some people feel there's his spirit in and around the bus and some of those that say haunted used to stay the night when it was in the wild.

[@thornmatthew8395]

So happy I ran into this video. Chris’s story portrayed in “Into the Wild” was so moving to me. May peace be with him and his sister.

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

It was romanticize by a shitty Hollywood lib-tard producer/ actor named Sean Penn. It’s to bad the movie wasn’t produced by Carine first.

[@john1er99]

@@JohnDoe-zb7dz nature is romantic know?

[@satanicpanic1313]

if each of you took a little garbage it would be gone. theres like 20 of you. or maybe a snowmobiler will help out.

[@pornstarlivesmatter3319]

kinda like everest ugggg people never cease to amaze me how some treat this planet

[@jimlahey4772]

dont make this hike easy for people and stay away from his bus!!!!!

[@alloneword7427]

it's not his bus. It was there since the 60's and was kept there as a trail hut for anyone to use. It became associated and a memorial for Chris, but one that YOU don't get to say what happens with it. It's Chris's family who get that decision. Not you.

[@ziggyzenith4273]

It wasn't his bus Jack Ass

[@allywilkeforsenate]

Stfu commie.Just stay in your moms basement and let the big kids handle things.

[@moosefactory133]

I am not sure moving the bus will stop some people from still trying to make the trek out there but certainly cut down the numbers. Hopefully this will reduce the number of rescues that are needed and my sincere hope no one else will lose their life trying to cross the river.

[@twstf8905]

Hahaha those GIANT packs and people forgot raincoats, gloves, and various other essentials during a trip to Alaska lol the Pacific Northwest isn't known colloquially as, "the rainiest place on Earth," for nothing, you know! I'd be willing to wager there's plenty of stuff crammed in to a couple of those massive packs that you didn't even need during your overnight excursion away from the bus 10 miles and back. Space that could have been easily freed up for things like gloves, and raincoats, etc. Of course, having Chris' sister is probably the smartest thing you could have brought with you, so you definitely get bonus points for that. 👍 (👎 for shouting at the dog to, "Get OUT of the shot!" When that's obviously the best looking member of your team lol should have used it in the thumbnail, really.)

[@DragonAngel26]

People stop leaving trash behind!

[@jpascaln]

Trash is the reason the bus was removed. It became a trash dump. Pathetic

[@yourmajesty3569]

@8:52 I had to pause the video. They all stood for the photo........ and they left the empty chair...... for where Chris was sitting in his self portrait. I just lost it for about ten minutes. 😢😭 Something about that just broke me.

[@damianisel3598]

Me ubiera gustado estar ahí...... hermoso....... lo que habrá sido ese lugar.....!!!!.... saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 🇦🇷🇦🇷👏👏👏😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

[@jeffreyevans6892]

Very sorry for your loss. Wanted to hike in to the bus. 2015? Made it to the end of stampede road. At 60 was not going to do it alone .

[@Lex-tl4vm]

Mad respect to her for hiking it instead of flying in

[@dannymccoy1783]

Build a bridge, and people WILL destroy Chris's Memory........Most people who visit here don't understand him anyway.....I'm going through it now.Im living it...........only my home is a car..a small abandoned car..and im 62 and been living in this house car for 7 months......almost 8........I would of died with Chris and be proud to...😎

[@capngeo2002]

The bus was recently airlifted by National Guard Helicopter to safe storage. Many needed to be rescued and/or died attempting to reach the bus.

[@Tommyjet18]

Good idea because that bus shouldn't be blamed for more lost lives.

[@p__jay]

and now it’s gone - very sad :(((

[@Tembel98]

who's here after the bus has been removed?

[@jeffcaliendo7399]

I am!

[@kristofsportingdogs3549]

If it is that remote, how did that bus ended up there in the first place? Shouldn’t there be a road nearby? (Btw, I’m from Belgium, and even here the bus was on our national news report on television 😉)

[@sj4645]

@@kristofsportingdogs3549 The 1940s-era bus, sometimes called “Bus 142” or “The Magic Bus,” was used to house employees by the Yutan Construction Co. when it built an access road about 25 miles west of the Parks Highway, the main thoroughfare between Anchorage and Fairbanks. The bus was abandoned in 1961 and had become an emergency shelter for those using the backcountry to recreate or hunt.

[@sj4645]

I am and the story behind is so intriguing.

[@pornstarlivesmatter3319]

ME..... I CRIED SO HARD AND WAS SO DEEPLY AFFECTED AFTER WATCHING THE MOVIE AND IT HAS STAYED WITH ME ALL OF THESE YEARS. GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY & I HOPE CHRIS IS STILL HIKING UP THERE IN HEAVEN SEEING THE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS.

[@josephfrank1472]

They moved the bus now because of to many rescues they needed to do.

[@carlosdegado3075]

What a tribute Chris's sister did for him by visiting the very place he died at.

[@aaronsnell9434]

It's funny to see at 9:45 the "The Dahus" sticker, that Belongs to a LOCAL Virginia band. Just to see that, really makes you think how many people it had to hit.

[@artesdomatojoaocarmo]

I love it, but some people don't respect the bus!!!

[@artesdomatojoaocarmo]

@Roger Prodactor I mean the bus that exists on the site and some people get on the bus and move things around, I think they should leave everything as it was left by Christopher!

[@3dPrintingNederland]

@@artesdomatojoaocarmo bus is gone now

[@artesdomatojoaocarmo]

@@3dPrintingNederland thank you for the information!!! :/

[@kevindecoteau3186]

the bus is no longer there.

[@rolindowndriver]

I think even Christopher McCandless would even say ,that what he attempted was dumb, to say the least. His actions proved fatal. His actions however , started a national conversation(possibly world wide) about the dangers involved in this sort of excursion.That's where I think the inspiration comes from. There also was no cell phones, or "social media" back in those days.

[@lc.c6835]

Thank you for posting. I read the book and watched the movie. Carine McCandless, thank you for keeping Chris is story/experience alive. I was deeply touched by his experiences. I was in a journey of my own when Chris was out there in the wild. I had no idea who he was then. Not until 2012.

[@jamessween]

I will never get to go out there, but if could afford it I would most definitely go. I found out about this just the other day on KZbin, I never seen the movie. So with that said it made me cry, and feel sorry for Chris. But then after thinking about it, I think God had a different Journey for Chris in heaven, And I hope I will be able to see him when I get there.. I would like this comment to get to his sister Carine. Because if I was younger I would do this trip by all means. I'm 62 and have bad knees and a bad back. And if I could make it to Alaska, It would be just to see the bus, and then ball my eyes out. I have been watching and looking up stuff on KZbin for the last 5 days and still watching all the KZbin videos. So please thank Carine to let this story go public. That is what inspired me to want to go out there but I can't. Thanks guys for sharing this and God be with you all. God bless.

[@Liquidhandshake97]

James Sween the bus is gone :(

[@mrcrock2095]

Gta V what? They took the bus out? Why?

[@wyomingadventures]

The book by jon krakauer into the wild great read and moive is good. I hate that people leave trash! We have a saying in Wyoming if you pack it in you pack in it out

[@melanienichols8171]

I about cried when I saw the river that Chris was unable to cross that Spring.

[@FAITH2x4x7]

Seeing the trail makes me think of, the early Pioneers of America and the 'unknown' West. The trail Carine and fellow hikers were on was very desolate and no so easy. So I can only imagine what people went through toughing it through the wild west in the 1800's. Respect to every one of them. Sad for Chris RIP.

[@joshuastephenson1446]

I went on Memorial Day 2016, conditions were pretty close but the river was a bit more raging. Luckily enough, we were still able to cross there and back, but even in May there is a danger of the river rising in just one day from an acceptable level to an uncrossable one. The experience can't really be replicated in many other places, and the place deserves a lot of respect. I can't describe what we felt out there, but what I am rather glad about is that litter hadn't really piled up in the two years since this video was made. Overall the perfect four day trip (we shortened it to three and wore ourselves out the first day getting to the bus). This trip is not for a hiker who doesn't at least have someone with them who knows what they're doing.

[@BBBrox]

Interested.... what was your purpose for going? Was it what you expected? Is your story somewhere we can read/watch/enjoy?

[@nexxusty]

Well we know now that Carine is smart as a whip too. Very nice words you had to say there. Although, I'd LOVE to hear/see your thoughts on the whole situation.

[@bigboyroadhouse5181]

I hiked and ATV the trail 15 times and every time it's new.

[@RemedyUnderTheSun]

One day I'll sit inside that bus and remember all the days I wished I could. edit: and there goes that plan lol. The bus is gone. But it's alright, I can find my own buss, make my own adventure.

[@RemedyUnderTheSun]

@Roger Prodactor (I'm not planning on ending up like him but ok) What would be a better path o great and wise one? lol

[@vicshrily]

@Roger Prodactor wow, there's never lack of troll-creeps..go back under your bridge, u ugly fuk

[@billythekid9377]

Who's here cause the bus was moved?

[@mark703]

I can understand Carine sleeping on the bed where Chris died, to feel a closeness or connection to Chris. But it gives me the creeps to think of all the visiting people who have slept on the bed where Chris died. I couldn't do it just out of respect someone died there.

[@ALLROY240]

It is not so bad. Death is natural and happens to us all. My mother passed away recently. The staff in the old folks home said we should move her things out of the room (where she took her last breaths) straight away so they could move someone else in. There will be somebody else there now, time and time over...

[@laurawatters914]

So touching, his sister very sweet, please respect the bus #142 and the area, this is wonderful!! 💛✌

[@scottpepper7028]

Love this video thanks for sharing it, not to sure how I feel about the bus being removed but if people are making the place a mess it's not fair on the wildlife and the locals rip supertramp your story will always be with me 🙏

[@dridgenidom1355]

I wish someone would give me a free travel to Alaska to see that magic bus,, you inspire me a lot Chris McCandless'

[@delstanley1349]

Veranika Nikanava drowned crossing the Teklanika River on July 25, 2019. She and her husband of one month spent two nights on The Bus. On the return hike, the river had risen. Her husband made it across. Thinking it safe after he made it across she then made her attempt. She slipped, he tried to help but his legs were weak from his prior attempt, she was dragged under. He survived. She was 24 years old. RIP.

[@thatcat0076]

Del Stanley. This is so sad, looking to their whole life together and just that quick your spouse is gone.

[@mirraco323]

You can really tell Carine wants people to not only be inspired by her brother, but learn from, which I think Chris would want too. I like how she stressed several times that the trip was only possible because conditions aligned the right way, and even then it’s still a gnarly hike. Chris himself eventually came to the conclusion himself he shouldn’t be out there, I think he would want people to learn from his story that survival and backpacking are two very different things.

[@andrews1376]

The bus was manufactured by 'International Harvesters' presumably at their old factory in Eccleshill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. From my village to the wilds of Alaska, I love that thought.

[@luisresendes2431]

Carine it's so heart pure...she not even have to clean the bus...but she did it,so other people enjoy the bus when they get there....she was cleaning the bus but you can see a meaningful message from her to other people's...thanks for the video big hug and kiss...from PORTUGAL....now I live in america..massachusets in fall river....

[@thecovidprisoner]

It became almost a shrine to Chris and it's a very sad story and brilliant film. Six years later 'The Bus' flys out under a US Army Chinook. Am betting nobody ever thought that would happen. Very sad to see it go but rescues and fatalities have become to much. Difficult situation just like life........

[@jamesparlane9289]

It took real guts for a sister to make that trek.

[@shellbacksclub]

shame on Carine and her siblings for carrying the same hate of their parents that Chris did. No family is perfect & their parents have suffered enough for not being perfect! keep selling books & docs tho!👍

[@organicsupertramp4110]

Just out of curiosity. Do you think Christopher's Alaskan journey would have been any different in today's world where he could get so much knowledge of what he needed to know on how to survive with just the flick of a thumb...or do you think he would have avoided the convenientness of phone's? Not that he did a bad job at surviving but in today's world he could have easily learned so much more in a matter of minutes.

[@crashmagnetmusic3035]

If you do make that Foot Bridge I hope you name it after Chris and Claire, it could save lives.

[@LEOCATRACHO1]

I feel like Christopher was like a brother to me! I sympathize very much with his wild adventure spirit. I ran away from home several times when I was a teenager, and I even moved to the USA for the same reason of adventure. I even joined the ARMY so I could have travel around the world, so I did... Now, I know about 30 states and several countries around the world, but I feel the need to go all the way to Alaska and see for myself "The magic bus" where Chris used to live. I'm the same age of Chris and I lived in California at the same time when he did... I strongly wish I met him back in the early 90's so I could be his journey buddy. God bless you Christopher!! - Leo

[@montanamountainmen6104]

Chris died because he was a novice. I say this because as a retired Backcountry Ranger living months and weeks on end in the wilderness it can have hazards. One does understand that beauty can kill, weather, food supplies, injuries all are key factors as well. 1) Chris had a 22 rifle in Grizzly / wolf country, not very bright, no wilderness vet would recommend that ever. 2) While meat will keep you alive, prolonged eating of meat alone is hard on the body. 3) Chris didn't have snares, fishing tackle or knowledge of preserving meat by smoking it. All signs of a armature . 4) Chris didn't take heed by others more experienced than him, that was a deadly mistake as well.

[@ritaturner9906]

This was Carine’s second trip. Great video. How long did it take to go from the parked running bus to the non running bus 142? Have you ever ventured further from the bus to see exactly how far away the ranger’s cabin was from the bus? I’ve heard 6 miles. And the town of Healy I’ve heard is like 20 miles from bus 142. It still mystifies me with the ranger’s cabin so close and being summer, why the ranger never stopped by the bus in 1992 to check for stranded or injured hikers? I understand Chris didn’t want any maps, but he knew enough to find the Stampede Trail but didn’t know the town of Healy was at end of trail. Too bad the guy who dropped him off at the trail didn’t mention the ranger’s cabin or town of Healy to someone he felt was hiking without proper gear and had no maps.

[@gothicwestern]

Wow, I'm so inspired by a man who was told he needed more equipment. but he thought he had a superior connection to nature than anyone else, so he didn't need equipment.

[@fixit4u73]

" I told you, we're going nowhere!"

[@donnanoble6860]

It seems like Chris wanted to clear his head and took off on an adventure. I see his point of view about living and knowing material things can cause serious problems within a family. It does not necessarily bring happiness. I so wish he had of survived because I know he would of made a difference in the world! RIP Chris. I have a son (25) yrs old who is now a Marine vet. Chris reminds me of him. My Son has a support dog that he rescued from a shelter. Chris donating his money was very kind of him

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

I loved your comment. I believe that Chris' life, although cut devastatingly short, was lived in such a remarkable way, that it amassed a story so legendary that it has actually been life-changing for countless of people who have become fascinated with Chris' crowning life-work. He had a dauntless amount of courage to voyage through all of the tremendous adventures that ended up becoming his ultimate purpose in life. He left behind a dearly beloved legacy that will live on in his honor for the rest of eternity. By the way - Just wanted to give an extra BIG SEMPER FI to you and to your son!! As the daughter of a Marine Vet myself - I'm sure you must have been one HELL of an outstanding mother to have raised a United States Marine!!

[@KathyGregg-jv6bo]

This video and Carine were very moving. I read Into the Wild when it first came out. In my opinion, while it was well written, Carine's book is much better. If you want to know the inside story of Chris and his family, read her book. I wish I'd had the opportunity to meet and get to know Chris. His background was not all that different from mine. Had I known him at the time he was traveling across the country, I may well have gone to Alaska with him. Fly among the stars, Chris, and thank you, Carine, for this video and your book. Kathy Gregg

[@STEPHENBARRETT136]

She looks so much like her brother, her brother his on his next adventure, for all we know already learnt from that one and on to the next one from there. He never made mistakes. Thats how you learn. Without his passing.

[@akhileshsahu2854]

Christopher is in my Heart forever 💓 "Alexander Supertramp"

[@trailer1210]

Thank you for the Video Guys! I enjoyed it. I've seen the film like 10 times now. Its so Inspiring how Chris connects with People wherever he Goes. I will order the book when i get my next pay check. I live Half-way Across the World, I'm beginning to think its Impossible for me to visit the magic Bus. Anyways, I have had a bit of experience from viewing this video, thank you a lot.

[@mlvlatina]

Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@robertbruce7581]

Carine is beautiful ✌️🧡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Brian-on8kb]

Supertramp just didn't do the much needed research for that kind of adventure if things were to go bad. He wasted an entire moose that would have fed and sustained him for months. Just an unlucky guy with the lack of knowledge to survive in the bush. He wasn't a survivalist so what do people expect, he did the best he could with what he had!

[@RimfireRat]

U make much of your own luck going into the wilderness unprepared has nothing to do with luck

[@john1er99]

@@RimfireRat well u can prepare yourself with more knowledge and practice, than u can make more of yer own luck.

[@chummy6170]

Good God it wasn't Chris's intention to perish. He was adventurous beyond most people.

[@blackdogslivesmatter1568]

You forgot to introduce the dog...wtf.

[@LastFrontierAdventureClub]

That's Duke

[@MIHYLLC]

The guy yelling at the dog to "get out of the shot", was very disrespectful as well😠

[@georgesand1160]

The next interresting story to tell would be how it was managed to drive a bus out there...

[@erikhalfacre]

The bus was pulled out there behind a D8 Dozer in the 60s

[@motaz1975]

Chris and his story was a sad and inspirational one but the movie as most do made it mainstream. now the "selfie" generation will destroy whats left of the magic bus.

[@kevinnunna2609]

Chris new society was messed up people caught in a mouse trap to support there landlords. but he should of had a better idea of what he was doing out there he might still be living out there till this day.there's things I agree with Chris but if you're going to do something like this start small with day hikes .you can take survival classes from survival instructors. spare no expense on good gear. learn how to use all you're gear before go out. do you're research. and most of all tell some one where you are going and when you will be back

[@TIMBEAU1962]

By the way, one fine looking dog! And thank you for sharing! Would love to do this once! Thank you

[@rotoscopic8757]

The Bus Needs to be placed in a Museum setting for 3 reasons. 1.) At least 1 individual has died and more than a few have required rescue while making the trek to Bus. It's a potential death lure. 2.) The Bus itself is over 72 Years Old. Repeated Visits by tourists will expedite the deterioration of the vehicle, or shrine, if you will. 3.) The immediate surrounding Wilderness may end up trashed with garbage and vandalism. Forrest Fires may be a possibility too.

[@vikkinicholson2300]

absolutely

[@peterkorpotkin6320]

Happiness in only real when shared

[@francesco89436]

AMAZING VIDEO!!!! AS SOON AS POSSIBLE I'll go. THANK YOU, AND THANK YOU CHRIS MCCANDLESS-ALEX SUPERTRAMP. FOREVER INTO THE WILD!!!!

[@superskiier50]

francesco89436 why thank him?

[@punknhead23]

Did you ever go?

[@r.pmcmurphy2158]

Carine McCandless seems a very beautiful woman/human being ..

[@000scubasteve]

NOT ANY MORE! As most of you might know already, the Alaskan National Guard airlifted the bus Chris stayed in out of the bush this past week and it's being kept at an undisclosed location for the time being. Rumor has it the guy who played Chris in the movie wants to buy it and put it in his backyard. Kinda creepy if you ask me. That was someone's coffin at one point. YUCK!

[@Jose_Hunters_EWF_Remixes]

OMFG! It's sasquatch!! Oh wait, that's just Trevor!

[@mdmitrieff1]

nature is beautiful and peaceful. People go out into the forest not knowing its a challenge to survive... Chris struggled to survive . so sorry for your loss...wish he could of been saved by someone...

[@MrDesertPinhead]

What on earth was this Chris McCandless kid thinking? His death was slow suicide, when you think about it.

[@gaijinblow]

I don't understand why they just don't make that a more traversable trail.

[@LoNSloAT]

Sad that people would go all the way out there then deface the bus and leave a bunch of junk in it... Why?? As time goes on it want be the bus and what Chris left behind for other to visit and see. For your eyes only do not touch!

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

What’s sad is that huge chunk of an eye sore that was left there like the trash. Chris’s story may have had a different out come if the bus wasn’t there to begin with.

[@danielthompson2894]

He was an unprepared ignorant kid. If he was equipped and knew the area he could have gotten out of there.