Into the Wild RAFT Project

Born

Feb 12, 1968

I was born in El Segundo, California

Moves into New Home

May 15, 1971

I moved to Annadale, Virginia which was close to my fathers job in Washington D.C
Walt (Father) Aerospace Engineer for NASA
Billie (Mother) Secretary at Walt's research facility

Journey Begins

Jul 1, 1990

I drove my Datsun west until I reached Arizona where I later abandoned my car and most of my belongings due to a flash flood.
I left a note behind saying "This piece of shit has been abandoned whoever could get it out of here can have it". I came to realize that I was tired of living with my materialistic parents and I wanted to venture out into the wilderness.

New Name New Me!

Aug 1, 1990

I changed my name to Alexander Supertramp. I wanted to leave my previous life, and change my identity

Hitch Hiker

Aug 15, 1990

Now on foot I hitched a ride with Jan Burres who is a middle age bum who traveled west selling little knick knacks at flea markets.

New Friend

Sep 1, 1990

I hitched a ride from Wayne Westerberg in South Dakota. Wayne offered me a job working at his grain elevator. Wayne later becomes my best bud. I stayed with Wayne until I got in trouble with the law. Wayne suggested that I flee to Mexico.

Flee to Mexico

Oct 1, 1990

I snuck across the boarder in a cheap kayak. I got a ride to the coast from some Mexicans where I later abandon the kayak and try to return to America.

Spending the Night in Mexican Jail

Jan 16, 1991

I get caught by boarder police and had to stay overnight in jail. Police confiscate my gun but let me flee back to America.

New Job

May 1, 1991

Bullhead City, Arizona where I lived in a trailer. I started my job at McDonalds as a fry cook.

Bum Reunion

Dec 1, 1991

I met up with Jan, and her boyfriend Bob, and then headed to The Slabs where all the bums hung out. I helped Jan sell some of her books at the Flea Market.

Meets his "Grandpa"

Jan 1, 1992

Dalton City, Ca
I was hitch hiking in for some supplies, and came across an elderly man, talked for awhile we instantly bonded with eachother. I delayed my trip to Alaska, and stayed with Ron for awhile. Ron treated me like one of his own grand kid.

Leaving "Grandpa"

Feb 1, 1992

I eventually leave Ron and make my way to sunny San Deigo

Getting Back to Work

Mar 1, 1992

I got around by hopping trains. But when i got back I called up Ron to catch a ride to Grand Junction, Colorado. I returned 3 days later and resumed work with Westerberg at the grain elevator.

Making His Way to Alaska

Apr 25, 1992

I finally decided that I was ready to go and begin my journey towards Alaska.

Stampede Trail

Apr 28, 1992

While I was hitch hiking I met Jim. Jim gave me a pair of rubber boots. I then arrive at my destination. This is where I later die.

Magic Bus

May 1, 1992

I came across an abandoned bus after crossing the Teklanika River.
I called this the "Magic Bus"

Moose Down

Jun 9, 1992

I shot and killed a 600 pound moose which is a big deal to me.This shows how much capability I have.

Rotten Seeds

Jul 30, 1992

I always ate wild potatoes I began to collect seeds but soon as they went bad Alex got really sick, and his body was unable to collect nourishment which lead him to starve, and later die

Death Bed

Aug 12, 1992

I left a note on the bus door stating that I needs help inside the bus.

Bye Alex

Aug 18, 1992

Alex dies. I left a note behind saying that I lived a happy life and God bless everyone.