Christopher McCandless

Hi Forum,

Walt and Billie McCandless (Chris' parents) have sent me some pictures and some text in relation to his early years.

You can see the details on the new 'Early Years page'

http://www.christophermccandless.info/early-years.html

Cheers,
Admin

It has been kept relatively quiet (on purpose), so you wont hear anything until the CJM Foundation makes it official. I am in the process of building the new website for the book. When I get the go ahead, I will post info here.

Cheers, Admin.

It will also be in book stores.

I guess, in the end, we all have our own respects and views, opinions and whatever it is we feel is important in our lives. For me, this story and the communique I have had with Walt McCandless makes me feel like I have contributed to this short, but great life in a way that actually helps others. A...

Hi All, There is a new book coming soon (hopefully in 2010) based on Chris' unseen pictures and his journal. I am unable to say too much about it at this stage, but I have seen the cover and it looks great. Chris' parents and the Memorial Foundation have organised it in its entirety. I will post mor...

sillygringo and erichalfacre,

Thanks for your posts.
That is great info and advice for those wishing to visit the bus. I get many requests for this type of information, so again, thanks.

Cheers,
Admin.

Hi Forum, Elio - an Italian Priest from Venice, wrote to me with a long and heart felt letter/diary he made for Chris. I believe that this diary/letter deserves a place on this website, so with Elio's permission, here it is. (Included are quotes from books and the bible). ---------------------------...

Chris, Thanks for your post. I have the utmost respect for those putting themselves in the line - as I have done many times in a previous job. What I do respect utmost, is nature. I do not have your skills, nor pretend to. But, I respect nature in many ways. Surfing is the closest I get to being com...

Hi cykebona,

I have been in touch with the Fairbanks City Council and the bus is located outside their area.
I have other contacts that I will get in touch with for more info...

Cheers,
Admin

If true, this is quite sad. I believe that the possibilities are that - 1. Story is not true 2. The people who removed it were locals that were sick of tourists coming to visit the bus I cant imagine the local Government in Fairbanks has been a part of this. I will endeavour to find out and post upd...