I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of testing the limits of self-sufficiency. In fact, one of my favorite books is Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer. It’s a true story about Christopher McCandless, a fresh college graduate who gave all his possessions to charity and hitchhiked to Alaska where he withdrew from society and wandered into the wild.
The book explores what possibly could have motivated him to take on such a challenge, and what might have happened in the four months that passed before he was found dead. Don’t worry, I’m not about to drop everything and start walking into the bush; but I do find it very interesting that humans are capable of that sort of behavior.
My Wild
My family has always felt a deep connection to the outdoors. When I was young, my dad used to take my brother and I camping several times a year. On these trips, he taught us the importance of being able to take care of ourselves.
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