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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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....
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?
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
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.
@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 !
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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..
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.
@@christinecallahan5512 i hear you. but yes, I feel he wrote his story in history by trying to the extremes that nobody would probably want to try, by showing the extremes of survival to a level where he became a subject of research at the cost of letting go of his life. So he stands an example of a life's possibilities.
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.
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!
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.
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 RUclips, 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 RUclips for the last 5 days and still watching all the RUclips 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.
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
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.
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 🙏
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.
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!!
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
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.
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 😉)
@@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.
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.
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.)
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.
+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.
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.
@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.
amazing video...thank you for sharing. 7:24 what carine said perfectly embodies what captivated me so much about chris's story...reconnecting with something i lost in myself. i'm really looking forward to her book...
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
Very nice video, this story really affects me. He was just too young to die. Thank you for the video and showing inside the prop bus and reading the picture stories.
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
@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.
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........
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.
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
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!!
Really enjoyed the video. Would love to go there. Building the bridge sounds like a cool tribute-also preventing more deaths. Only thing that might put me off -Bears! One last question. Could'nt the trash have been burned?
Some of it was. A lot of it was metal cans and such though. ABC/PBS hauled out a lot when they went in to film for the 20/20 episode and the PBS special.
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.
Hello! and Great video! Would you happen to know the exact coordinates of where Chris left Jim Gallien's truck and began his journey? Also, would you happen to know the exact coordinates where Chris turned around after he was unable to cross the river?
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
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.
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.
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...😎
The bus has been removed now. Too many unprepared people getting in trouble trying to hike to the bus. It is now at the U of Fairbanks Museum of the North where it will eventually be on display.
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.
Thanks for posting this. A story I read recently about Christopher Knight lead me to the story of Christopher McCandless. Only one other story I've heard of so far has affected me like the story of Chris McCandless, and that was Joyce Carol Vincent. Aside from the fact that both of their stories resulted in death, there was not much else in common, but regardless, I still felt sad for both of them.
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...
Just truly inspiring. Both Chris and Carine. And the crew of course. Just finished her book. As most people feel, I have a very strong connection for reasons I don't know. I've camped for years, hiked a bunch of times, but I work in my office every day. Yet I keep combing areas for information, maybe even answers, that I don't know the questions. I'm sure this sounds strange but that's just how I feel about this. I felt the deep connection before I had seen any of Carines information but after her input it just seems that much more. I'm about their age yet their strength seems insurmountable. As if my life is just starting and hers has run about 100 laps. I don't know. I can't figure it out why I have this feeling.
The last conversation I had with my grandfather was about quitting my job and chasing life. Living in a way that I choose and not being stuck in a lifestyle all about chasing money. I have tried. I wish I had the balls to leave it all. But there has to be a happy medium. I don't have to go to a bus. But I feel more alive alone in the wild than I do alone in the city. And I wish I had someone to experience this with me. But in the end, even surrounded with loved ones, we are all truly alone in our minds in the end. I love my family and friends. And I think most free people are stuck in a falsehood never truly experiencing what life has to offer.
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.
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.
always wanted to go to Alaska just never took the chance when i was younger i remember by aunt and uncle telling me i should go and find work on a fishing boat of some kind there son ray my cousin lived in fairbanks alaska and was a bushpilot he was studying for years to become a commercial pilot until cancer took him , im married now and live in oklahoma maybe one day me and my wife will make it there but thank you for sharing this video
@@LastFrontierAdventureClub - LOLOL - You are SO bad!!! And just for the record Vikki - Someone else had asked the same question in another comment - to which Last Frontier Adventure Club replied : "His owner wasn't there. You folks assume that I (Erik) own the dog, but it actually belongs to Trevor. Both Trevor and Andrew hiked 20 miles the third day (reaching their car and leaving) while everyone else chose to spend night three at the Teklanika River. My question to you is how did you notice and become concerned about a missing dog, but not two missing people?"
@@KelleyBroussardMackaig Duke is alive and well to this day. He lives in AZ now and has hiked more miles in his short doggy life than most humans ever will in multiple lifetimes. I'm sure that's not an exaggeration either. That dog is hardcore, and well loved, and all of these commenters inferring otherwise kind of deserve a little bit of shit. That being said, after all that hiking he's probably too tough to eat anyway.
@@erikhalfacre - I hear you, Eric. To me, it was beyond clear that Duke is not only dearly loved and very well cared for but that he is being provided one heck of an exciting and adventurous life!! I'm sure you had to have been quite taken back by the ugly comments from people who have been suggesting otherwise - especially because in this video, its just so obvious how happy and well taken care of Duke is. I swear RUclips comments never fail to astound me. By the way - your reply to Vikki caused 7-Up to come out of my nose! While it burned like a mother - I had one hell of a good laugh!!!!!
I've watched a lot of videos of treks made to this site and what I find sad is how fast the bus is deteriorating now. Pieces missing like, the steering wheel, windows, etc....What happened to the 142? Looks like someone shot the shit out of it and obliterated the numbers. So sad.
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.
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.
for sure!!
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
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
Why? Because she's just milking his fame?
Her brother was a dummie
I love how often I see his sister going to that site. She's a good sister. How sweet.
They were close, but now where does it go fro here?
I am sooo touched his sister went to this bus. Very emotional Thanks Carine for honoring your brother
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.
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.
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.
@@JohnDoe-zb7dz nature is romantic know?
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.
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....
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?
TheNLHunting true
Maddening bastards indeed.
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
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.
Exactly, right on!!!
I can’t believe that some hikers have never heard of “Leave no trace”... so disappointing.
because hippies are actually lousy conservationists
It’s actually self explanatory
Ya, clean up your garbage. No matter where you hike ppl. Show respect not just for this place, but all our shared natural habitat.
@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 !
Chris would be so proud of you, keeping his legacy alive.
Well, ty for filming the hike. No one will ever get a chance again.
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
So touching, his sister very sweet, please respect the bus #142 and the area, this is wonderful!! 💛✌
The historical 142 Bus is sadly gone now, no need to worry about the wilderness any longer.
Im glad they removed the trash
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.
Great video. Epic story about an amazing individual. Chris will live on for ever. God bless you.
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.
Interested.... what was your purpose for going? Was it what you expected? Is your story somewhere we can read/watch/enjoy?
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.
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.
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.
Very touching. And thanks for all the words of cautious, and common sense!
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
Kelsey west God bless you 🙌💖
Mad respect to her for hiking it instead of flying in
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.
@Craig wells Hello craig, you still planning to make it out in september?
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..
And you nailed it. I watched your video few days ago. It's interesting.
Who knew it you'd go that big gabriel? Good luck to your iraq tour
@@penguinwill7473 Right on, glad to hear it.
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.
A Legend will remain a Legend ! Never Before, Never After !!
I don't think he was a legend. Much more he was very unknown and naive........but to his credit, when yet still so young.........
@@christinecallahan5512 i hear you. but yes, I feel he wrote his story in history by trying to the extremes that nobody would probably want to try, by showing the extremes of survival to a level where he became a subject of research at the cost of letting go of his life. So he stands an example of a life's possibilities.
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.
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!
when you get to heaven lahey will have a drinky poo waiting for ya.. your a good soul.
It's a memorial and should be kept up, not left to deteriorate. However, keeping the environment clean is important, too.
Isnt the trash / litter lighter - on the way home ? Why to leave it there ? Bring - trash backs - to bring everything BACK !
@@KatherineUribe-1 It's not a memorial. It's a hunting shelter where an idiotic bum starved to death.
@@joelcoley2606 Is Carine an idiot too?........Show some respect ..FFS.
What a tribute Chris's sister did for him by visiting the very place he died at.
beautiful video, thank you
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.
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 RUclips, 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 RUclips for the last 5 days and still watching all the RUclips 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.
James Sween the bus is gone :(
Gta V what? They took the bus out? Why?
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
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 .
I about cried when I saw the river that Chris was unable to cross that Spring.
Thank you for sharing your journey.
Made this hike in 2012 when I was stationed in AK. It is amazing.
AMAZING VIDEO!!!! AS SOON AS POSSIBLE I'll go. THANK YOU, AND THANK YOU CHRIS MCCANDLESS-ALEX SUPERTRAMP. FOREVER INTO THE WILD!!!!
francesco89436 why thank him?
Did you ever go?
I hiked and ATV the trail 15 times and every time it's new.
How did the dog get across the river? Or didn't he?
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.
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 🙏
To me this is what RUclips is supposed to be about. Not knocking off copyrighted material which I love to listen to
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.
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!!
Well said that is what i was tought to no matter where you are
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??!!!
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
+Sam gforce. Did you see him do it, is he on camera doing it? Or is it just people talking shit like you are?
but the whole bus there is trash...
Sam gforce bullshit Sammy. BULLSHIT .. gheyforce.
I can, look around in any city trash all over the place. bunch of people who do not give a shit!
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.
who's here after the bus has been removed?
I am!
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 😉)
@@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.
I am and the story behind is so intriguing.
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.
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.)
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.
Cool as fuck but I encourage everyone to try and create their own path instead of following someone else's footsteps.
"Hike your own hike"
Tread lightly
+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.
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.
Boy Scouts leave no trace for a reason.
@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.
the bus is no longer there.
amazing video...thank you for sharing.
7:24 what carine said perfectly embodies what captivated me so much about chris's story...reconnecting with something i lost in myself. i'm really looking forward to her book...
So are we!
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
Very nice video, this story really affects me. He was just too young to die. Thank you for the video and showing inside the prop bus and reading the picture stories.
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.
Good idea because that bus shouldn't be blamed for more lost lives.
By the way, one fine looking dog! And thank you for sharing! Would love to do this once! Thank you
someone should put a guestbook in the bus rather than just writing on the walls
Carine has a journal there for visitors to sign.
no one should be going in the bus in the first place...
@@jimlahey4772 is just an old abandoned bus for shelter they just need to respect and not write and leave trash
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
@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.
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........
Seems they did remove the bus now, not there anymore, sad.
The bus is gone now I believe, but the story of Chris lives on. 💜💜🙏🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺
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.
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
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!!
Really enjoyed the video. Would love to go there. Building the bridge sounds like a cool tribute-also preventing more deaths.
Only thing that might put me off -Bears! One last question. Could'nt the trash have been burned?
Some of it was. A lot of it was metal cans and such though. ABC/PBS hauled out a lot when they went in to film for the 20/20 episode and the PBS special.
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.
Del Stanley. This is so sad, looking to their whole life together and just that quick your spouse is gone.
I like to add something.... A deep bow of respect!
To whom?? And for what reason??
Hello! and Great video! Would you happen to know the exact coordinates of where Chris left Jim Gallien's truck and began his journey? Also, would you happen to know the exact coordinates where Chris turned around after he was unable to cross the river?
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
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.
Me ubiera gustado estar ahí...... hermoso....... lo que habrá sido ese lugar.....!!!!.... saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 🇦🇷🇦🇷👏👏👏😥😥😥😥😥😥😥
Happiness in only real when shared
I wish I could've made the hike up to the bus.. maybe I will get to see it in the museum now
and now it’s gone - very sad :(((
This the real bus?
Yes, but it has since been moved out by helicopter.
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.
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...😎
Thanks for sharing Definitely an interesting story. And very tempting to take the trip.
The bus has been removed now. Too many unprepared people getting in trouble trying to hike to the bus. It is now at the U of Fairbanks Museum of the North where it will eventually be on display.
If you do make that Foot Bridge I hope you name it after Chris and Claire, it could save lives.
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.
What a beautiful person Carine is ...& all her friends here.🌻
I wish someone would give me a free travel to Alaska to see that magic bus,, you inspire me a lot Chris McCandless'
Such a sad story makes me cry every time I relive it
Like wise sir!!! I will feel releive maybe when i will be able to go and visit the magic bus and to meet carine.
Thanks for posting this. A story I read recently about Christopher Knight lead me to the story of Christopher McCandless. Only one other story I've heard of so far has affected me like the story of Chris McCandless, and that was Joyce Carol Vincent. Aside from the fact that both of their stories resulted in death, there was not much else in common, but regardless, I still felt sad for both of them.
I just read the GQ article about Christopher Knight. What a bizarre story. Not sure what to make of it. Interesting for sure though.
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...
Just truly inspiring. Both Chris and Carine. And the crew of course. Just finished her book. As most people feel, I have a very strong connection for reasons I don't know. I've camped for years, hiked a bunch of times, but I work in my office every day. Yet I keep combing areas for information, maybe even answers, that I don't know the questions. I'm sure this sounds strange but that's just how I feel about this. I felt the deep connection before I had seen any of Carines information but after her input it just seems that much more. I'm about their age yet their strength seems insurmountable. As if my life is just starting and hers has run about 100 laps. I don't know. I can't figure it out why I have this feeling.
try thru hiking the appalachina trail.. clear your head for 5 months and find what you are looking for..might not be what you expected
Where is This in Alaska ? How Far it is from The Closest General Store ? Been to Military - so I just wonder ? Thanks
The last conversation I had with my grandfather was about quitting my job and chasing life. Living in a way that I choose and not being stuck in a lifestyle all about chasing money. I have tried. I wish I had the balls to leave it all. But there has to be a happy medium. I don't have to go to a bus. But I feel more alive alone in the wild than I do alone in the city. And I wish I had someone to experience this with me. But in the end, even surrounded with loved ones, we are all truly alone in our minds in the end. I love my family and friends. And I think most free people are stuck in a falsehood never truly experiencing what life has to offer.
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.
Very respectful...thank you. Grtz from Holland
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.
It took real guts for a sister to make that trek.
thanks for the inspiring words..
People are animals for trashing a memorial spot.
Wonder what the state of Alaska did with the bus? I saw where they flew it out with a helicopter. Havnt seen anything since about it.
There is an exhibit being built for it at the UAF Museum of the North
Good God it wasn't Chris's intention to perish. He was adventurous beyond most people.
always wanted to go to Alaska just never took the chance when i was younger i remember by aunt and uncle telling me i should go and find work on a fishing boat of some kind there son ray my cousin lived in fairbanks alaska and was a bushpilot he was studying for years to become a commercial pilot until cancer took him , im married now and live in oklahoma maybe one day me and my wife will make it there but thank you for sharing this video
did you ditch the dog????? why is he not in the video of you all coming back? you didn't seem very nice to him anyway.
We were forced to eat Duke when food supplies ran low. It's what he would have wanted.
@@LastFrontierAdventureClub - LOLOL - You are SO bad!!! And just for the record Vikki - Someone else had asked the same question in another comment - to which Last Frontier Adventure Club replied : "His owner wasn't there. You folks assume that I (Erik) own the dog, but it actually belongs to Trevor. Both Trevor and Andrew hiked 20 miles the third day (reaching their car and leaving) while everyone else chose to spend night three at the Teklanika River. My question to you is how did you notice and become concerned about a missing dog, but not two missing people?"
@@KelleyBroussardMackaig Duke is alive and well to this day. He lives in AZ now and has hiked more miles in his short doggy life than most humans ever will in multiple lifetimes. I'm sure that's not an exaggeration either. That dog is hardcore, and well loved, and all of these commenters inferring otherwise kind of deserve a little bit of shit. That being said, after all that hiking he's probably too tough to eat anyway.
@@erikhalfacre - I hear you, Eric. To me, it was beyond clear that Duke is not only dearly loved and very well cared for but that he is being provided one heck of an exciting and adventurous life!! I'm sure you had to have been quite taken back by the ugly comments from people who have been suggesting otherwise - especially because in this video, its just so obvious how happy and well taken care of Duke is. I swear RUclips comments never fail to astound me. By the way - your reply to Vikki caused 7-Up to come out of my nose! While it burned like a mother - I had one hell of a good laugh!!!!!
I've watched a lot of videos of treks made to this site and what I find sad is how fast the bus is deteriorating now. Pieces missing like, the steering wheel, windows, etc....What happened to the 142? Looks like someone shot the shit out of it and obliterated the numbers. So sad.
People stop leaving trash behind!
Trash is the reason the bus was removed. It became a trash dump. Pathetic