NOTE TO ALL CHEECHAKOS NOT from Alaska that get this stupid idea. DON"T. This kid did exactly what they instruct you NOT to do. First gun, first this first that. He was NOT prepared for life outside, especially coming from NEW YORK give me a break! This state is SICK of people from outside coming up to see Chris McCandless's gutted bus, Then attempt stupid things like climbing mountain trails that they are unfamiliar with, then DIE because they don't educate themselves prior or make SEVERAL visits to remote areas to make sure its what they can handle. This year alone, we have had SO many deaths, bear attacks, drownings of people just like this who think this is some pristine habitat for them to play in. ALASKA HAS GIANT TEETH and will take you out if you are NOT prepared for her. Almost a 50 year resident here, and I'm tired of kids getting these lofty ideas of grandure in their head that this is a way to live because they saw it on TV. Stop feeling sorry for them!