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Chris McCandless was Born
Chris was born in 1968. I feel like this is a big event considering it started it all. -
Chris has Natural Talent for Running
Chris starts running and has a large passion for the sport. He has a lot of talent for the sport and helps him feel good. -
Chris Gives Food to Homeless People
When Chris was in his senior year he gave food to homeless people that need help and even let one sleep over. This shows how different of a kid/person Chris was. -
Chris Goes on a Road Trip Across the Country
After Chris's high school graduation he takes a road trip all summer before he arrives at Emory looking dirty and unprepared. -
Chris Goes to College
After Chris graduates high school he starts his semester in Emory College. Chris was very smart and was educated well enough to get enough into a good college. -
Chris Graduates 1st Year at Emory on Dean's List
Chris shows up to Emory looking unprepared and dressed poorly. Although graduates Emory at the top of his class. -
Sends Letter to Parents
Before Chris leaves to go on his expedition he sends a letter to his parents letting them know he won't see them again. -
Hitch Hikes through West of America
He hitchhikes to different states and looks around the views. Chris started his adventure to Alaska but first went through the states to travel. -
Chris Graduates Emory
After 4 years Chris graduates Emory at a 3.7 GPA. He later after this donates what should be for his schooling $24,000 to a charity. Chris was a very good student and very educated. -
Works at McDonald's
After living on the road for a while Chris finally gets a job for 2 months. -
Chris Arrives in Fairbanks
After hitchhiking for a long time and staying with people he arrives at his destination. That is before he enters Denali Park. -
Chris Dies
After 100+ days of living in the wild Chris dies of starvation at the bus. -
Chris Writes Note
Chris writes a S.O.S note explaining whats happening with food and how he needs help. -
Finds Bus Shelter
Traveling along the trail in the wilderness he finds a bus that he will use as a shelter until he dies. -
Works at Grain Elevator in South Dakota
After he gets driven to South Dakota he decides to get another job. -
Chris Writes in Journal that he is the Happiness he has Been
After living in the wilderness for months Chris claims he is the happiness he has been and loves his new life. -
Chris Arrives in Alaska
After hitchhiking throughout the country he finally gets to Alaska. After his long road trip he gets to Alaska with the start of his adventure.