My journey in the Canadian wilderness
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 2:04 pm
Hello everyone!
Let me start by saying Chris McCandless has been quite the inspiration to me. For years, I have pondered the possibilities of getting away from society, to live free in the wild and explore my inner self. The more I think about it, the more I wish to make it a reality. But how often do you hear people say "I just want to get away from civilization and live in the wild"? How often do those people actually do it? Chances are, slim to none. It's not impossible though, as Chris proved to us 18 years ago. Sadly, he didn't survive, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of those who he has inspired. I am not saying I wish to follow in his footsteps. At least, not from a literal standpoint. I do, however, wish to follow his philosophy of doing what your heart desires. To get out there and just live life - be yourself - and be free - free from society, free from civilization, free from the political and monetary state that overpowers us.
I am currently 23 years old. I have always been the adventurous type. For the past 5 years since becoming a legal adult, I have spent that time discovering Canada for all it has to offer. And now, I plan my ultimate journey "into the wild". Until now, I have stayed within civilization, had short term jobs to fund my trips, and always a place to live - whether it be on the street, in homeless shelters, backpacker hostels, or even apartments. Currently, I am living in one such apartment in downtown Vancouver, BC. In the past 5 years, I have traveled back and forth between Ontario and British Columbia 3 times. I have family in many reaches of this massive country, so it goes without saying that their locations have been at the top of my list of places to see. I have yet to plan the exact destination of my journey, but I have a few ideas in the British Columbia and western Alberta areas. Basically wherever there's mountains, rivers, and forests - which there are plenty of in this region.
As if my inspiration from Alexander Supertramp wasn't enough, I recently met someone who made me start thinking of this more as a plan rather than a dream. This person doesn't know it yet, but I wish to invite them along with me. This person expresses the same interest as I do, and we share the same feelings about being "stuck" in the reality of a 21st century society. I feel that two of us working together will make it easier than being alone. Also, some companionship from a like-minded person would be nice to have, rather than being lonely the whole time. Whether or not this person accepts my invitation is anyone's guess, but I wish to go through with this idea anyway, alone or not.
For my own anonymity, I will only refer to myself here as Canadatramp. Please wish me the best of luck.
Let me start by saying Chris McCandless has been quite the inspiration to me. For years, I have pondered the possibilities of getting away from society, to live free in the wild and explore my inner self. The more I think about it, the more I wish to make it a reality. But how often do you hear people say "I just want to get away from civilization and live in the wild"? How often do those people actually do it? Chances are, slim to none. It's not impossible though, as Chris proved to us 18 years ago. Sadly, he didn't survive, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of those who he has inspired. I am not saying I wish to follow in his footsteps. At least, not from a literal standpoint. I do, however, wish to follow his philosophy of doing what your heart desires. To get out there and just live life - be yourself - and be free - free from society, free from civilization, free from the political and monetary state that overpowers us.
I am currently 23 years old. I have always been the adventurous type. For the past 5 years since becoming a legal adult, I have spent that time discovering Canada for all it has to offer. And now, I plan my ultimate journey "into the wild". Until now, I have stayed within civilization, had short term jobs to fund my trips, and always a place to live - whether it be on the street, in homeless shelters, backpacker hostels, or even apartments. Currently, I am living in one such apartment in downtown Vancouver, BC. In the past 5 years, I have traveled back and forth between Ontario and British Columbia 3 times. I have family in many reaches of this massive country, so it goes without saying that their locations have been at the top of my list of places to see. I have yet to plan the exact destination of my journey, but I have a few ideas in the British Columbia and western Alberta areas. Basically wherever there's mountains, rivers, and forests - which there are plenty of in this region.
As if my inspiration from Alexander Supertramp wasn't enough, I recently met someone who made me start thinking of this more as a plan rather than a dream. This person doesn't know it yet, but I wish to invite them along with me. This person expresses the same interest as I do, and we share the same feelings about being "stuck" in the reality of a 21st century society. I feel that two of us working together will make it easier than being alone. Also, some companionship from a like-minded person would be nice to have, rather than being lonely the whole time. Whether or not this person accepts my invitation is anyone's guess, but I wish to go through with this idea anyway, alone or not.
For my own anonymity, I will only refer to myself here as Canadatramp. Please wish me the best of luck.