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When did Krakauer visit the bus McCandless stayed at?
A year and a week after July 5th (July 12th, 1993)
What does Krakauer say he can hear in the Teklanika River?
Boulders being rolled along the bottom
For how long do the rapids of the Teklanika River stretch?
5 miles
Unlike McCandless, what does Krakauer have whilst on the Stampede Trail?
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What do Krakauer and his 3 accomplices use to cross the river?
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Who accompanies Krakauer on the Stampede Trail?
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What is the thing that allows Krakauer across the Teklanika River?
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How long before Krakauer got to the Gauging Station on the Teklanika River had it been decommissioned?
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What had local hunters done to the gauging station over the Teklanika River and why?
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What shows McCandless could have crossed the river?
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What did Andy Horowitz say about McCandless?
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What did Chris do that stopped him from easily navigating the Stampede Trail?
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What had Krakauer come to the bus to do?
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What does Krakauer do to get to the other side of the Teklanika?
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When Krakauer is crossing back over the Teklanika, what scares him?
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What does Krakauer do when he notices bear paw prints?
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Did Krakauer want to bring 3 people with him on the trail?
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What time did Krakauer and his 3 accomplices reach the bus?
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What are the surroundings of the Fairbanks 142 Bus?
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The Fairbanks 142 Bus paint is?
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What are scattered around the 142 Fairbanks bus?
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Gordon Samel and Ken Thompson said what about Chris killing a moose?
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Krakauer wrote in his Outside Magazine article that Chris had mistaken a caribou for a moose, this?
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What did Krakauer's trip to the bus reveal to him about the caribou/moose mistake?
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The mattress McCandless supposedly died on is?
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Some of Chris' belongings remain in the bus when Krakauer visits. These include?
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What causes the smell in the bus when Krakauer visits?
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There was a bear skull in the bus where McCandless died, but this was?
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What had McCandless graffitied in the bus, above the bear head?
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What is the common graffiti on the Bus?
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The blanket belt on a pair of patched up, dirty Levi jeans, Krakauer notices?
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There are a pair of hiking boots from Kmart on the bus when Krakauer visits. We can infer these were bought?
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It can be inferred that Krakauer feels he is doing what in the bus?
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What does Krakauer note about the texture of moose meat?
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What figure is McCandless compared to due to misfortune in Alaska?
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Krakauer believes what brought Chris to the wild?
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What is it Krakauer believes was Chris's fatal flaw?
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What does Krakauer do to compensate for McCandless' misfortune?
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What are some popular theories for why McCandless ventured into the wild?
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Roman could sympathize with McCandless. Why?
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In what way does Roman seem to admire McCandless?
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Everett Ruess' father, reflecting on his disappearance, said?
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When night falls, what is significant about where the four sleep?
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Study Notes
Krakauer's Visit to the Bus
- Krakauer visited the bus where McCandless stayed on July 12, 1993, a year and a week after July 5th.
- Surrounding the Fairbanks 142 Bus is a clearing near a modest cliff, filled with pink fireweed.
- The bus itself is chalky and peeling, indicating its weathered condition.
Teklanika River Experience
- Krakauer heard boulders being rolled along the bottom of the Teklanika River.
- The rapids stretch for approximately 5 miles.
- He used a Gauging Station to cross the river, which had been decommissioned 9 years prior.
Accomplices and Equipment
- Krakauer was accompanied by Roman Dial, Dan Solie, and Andrew Lishe while on the Stampede Trail.
- Unlike McCandless, he had a topographic map and supports for navigation.
- An inch-thick steel cable with an aluminum basket allowed Krakauer to cross the river.
Observations and Findings
- Local hunters had cut the cable of the Gauging Station to prevent unauthorized access.
- McCandless had mistakenly thought it impossible to cross the river, partly due to discarding his map.
- Krakauer discovered McCandless' possessions, including an empty tube of chapstick and woollen mittens, when visiting the bus.
The Legacy of McCandless
- Bones of animals McCandless killed were scattered around the bus.
- There is common graffiti on the bus including names and dates of visitors; McCandless left a specific message about the "Phantom Bear."
- Krakauer draws parallels between McCandless’ misfortune and Sir John Franklin's tragic expedition in Alaska.
Psychological Insights
- Krakauer believes McCandless was driven by a teenage propensity for risk-taking.
- The exploration into McCandless's motivations includes theories like a short-man complex and Oedipal conflict.
- Roman Dial expressed admiration for McCandless' survival instincts, noting the challenges others fail to overcome.
Final Notes
- Krakauer felt intrusive during his visit to the bus, reflecting on the remnants of McCandless' life and choices.
- The deterioration of a mattress and the presence of bird wings indicated a harsh reality of survival.
- None of the four individuals chose to sleep in the bus when night fell, indicating a possible respect for the site.
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Explore Krakauer's visit to the bus where Chris McCandless stayed in 1993. Discover insights into his journey along the Stampede Trail, including his river crossing experience and the equipment he used. This quiz delves into the contrasts between Krakauer's and McCandless's adventures in the Alaskan wilderness.