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by SteveSalmon
Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:01 pm
Forum: Discussions on the Book
Topic: How did you find the book? Where were you?
Replies: 12
Views: 37653

Re: How did you find the book? Where were you?

I forget when I ordered the book online. perhaps 3-5 years ago, or longer. I read about it through Jon Krakauer's website on mountaineering, I believe. Or it was when I wanted to kayak to AK and stumbled upon it from Outside magazine. memory serves me badly, sorry. I didn't know there was a movie u...
by SteveSalmon
Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:54 pm
Forum: Discussions on the Book
Topic: How did you find the book? Where were you?
Replies: 12
Views: 37653

Re: How did you find the book? Where were you?

Dear ENEWBS, That is very interesting! I love the parallels life gifts us from time to time. How did the internship turn out? Have you seen the movie yet? I think Sean Penn's interpretation of Chris was very unique. Another case of great movie, even better book. However, I feel that Jon Krakauer und...
by SteveSalmon
Sat Aug 26, 2017 1:59 am
Forum: Discussions on Chris
Topic: This year marks 25...
Replies: 0
Views: 18822

This year marks 25...

This summer marks (has marked) the 25th Anniversary of Chris McCandless's journey to Alaska, the Stampede Trail, and Bus 142.

Also, I just stumbled upon Carine McCandless' Ted Talk by way of Youtube.

You can find it here: https://youtu.be/DJXM8HjyVSo

~Steve Salmon
by SteveSalmon
Sat Aug 26, 2017 1:55 am
Forum: Discussions on Chris
Topic: This year marks 25...
Replies: 0
Views: 17672

This year marks 25...

This summer marks (has marked) the 25th Anniversary of Chris McCandless's journey to Alaska, the Stampede Trail, and Bus 142.

Also, I just stumbled upon Carine McCandless' Ted Talk by way of Youtube.

You can find it here: https://youtu.be/DJXM8HjyVSo

~Steve Salmon
by SteveSalmon
Sat Aug 26, 2017 1:55 am
Forum: Discussions on Chris
Topic: This year marks 25...
Replies: 0
Views: 17688

This year marks 25...

This summer marks (has marked) the 25th Anniversary of Chris McCandless's journey to Alaska, the Stampede Trail, and Bus 142.

Also, I just stumbled upon Carine McCandless' Ted Talk by way of Youtube.

You can find it here: https://youtu.be/DJXM8HjyVSo

~Steve Salmon
by SteveSalmon
Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:39 am
Forum: Discussions on Chris
Topic: Was Chris a hero or a fool?
Replies: 51
Views: 1317045

Re: Was Chris a hero or a fool?

Firstwave50, I'd like to suggest you read the book. The movie was great, but, it's the somewhat Hollywood version of Chris' story. You'll get a better idea of just how well Chris was prepared. This was not his first trip to Alaska. He had a gun. And NO ONE hikes with cables to cross rivers in their ...
by SteveSalmon
Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:23 am
Forum: Discussions on Chris
Topic: Happy 49th Birthday "Super Tramp"
Replies: 0
Views: 6029

Happy 49th Birthday "Super Tramp"

Well, today (February 12th) marks what would have been Chris' 49th birthday. So, Happy Birthday Christopher McCandless wherever you may roam. ~Today, during a visit to a bookstore somewhere near the ocean, I happened to look across an isle among the many. For no good reason, there among all the busy...
by SteveSalmon
Mon Nov 30, 2015 3:04 am
Forum: The Magic Bus
Topic: My 2010 Stampede Story...
Replies: 5
Views: 18981

Re: My 2010 Stampede Story...

I thought I'd leave it a surprise for you to discover "ellisd".
Yours is among my favorite friendships to come from this writing.
Thank you again.

~Steve Salmon
by SteveSalmon
Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: The Magic Bus
Topic: My 2010 Stampede Story...
Replies: 5
Views: 18981

Re: My 2010 Stampede Story...

Chapter 8 "A Return To The Beginning" 

This part of the river was a monster. I wanted to retrace my steps but, at the same time I could not think of a spot along the trail that would have steered me the wrong direction. Thoughts were flooding my head as I kept a blank stare upon the thras...
by SteveSalmon
Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: The Magic Bus
Topic: My 2010 Stampede Story...
Replies: 5
Views: 18981

Re: My 2010 Stampede Story...

Chapter 7 "The Sky Was Blue With A Violet Hue"

 I stood there and I couldn't move until it all sank in completely. The beams of sunlight that had broke through the clouds just a few minutes earlier, were smothered once again by the ever growing clouds above. The rain began to come down ha...

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