In April 1992, Christopher McCandless, an adventurous 24-year-old, hitchhiked to Alaska with the goal of living off the land. Seeking solitude and a deeper connection with nature, McCandless carried minimal supplies and provisions. His journey led him to an abandoned bus, Fairbanks Bus 142, situated on the eastern bank of the Sushana River. This bus became his shelter and home during his time in the Alaskan wilderness. Throughout the summer, McCandless foraged for food and hunted game, attemptin