Always fascinated by this story and the movie is a favourite of mine. Lovely video Derek and so well put together. A real pleasure to watch. 10/10

The film literally boke me for days afterwards. The realisation of the hopelesness of his situation i just found so distressing. Great film and unbelieveable book.

I read the book, Into The Wild, and saw the movie. Both the book and movie were excellent. From what I got from this story, McCandless was trying to deal with the demons from his upbringing, and trying to find, a sense of freedom from what he thought, was the superficial life, a life that was lacking in meaning that a life full of materalism can bring .He was testing himself, in the Alaska wild, as a way to find his more real self. Same as a few topics you touched on in your narration. He knew that living off the land in Alaska, had potential danger for him, and that he may not make it out alive.

I happened to come across the film by accident a few years ago.never heard of Chris, the book or the film. Changed the channel and it happened to be on. Blown away by how amazing the film was. I love when you discover something new and unexpected like that. Such an inspiring film. I instantly wanted to get outside and head for the hills. What I took from it was the sense of adventure and joy that can come from it. Its something that keeps me going on some of my own adventures.

I always find it moving to think of Chris ìn his final days coming to the realisation that he was no longer "Alexander Supertramp " and signing his real name on the plea for help on the bus door. Shame that he burned his money and did not buy supplies... Great video Derek well done.

Thanks for the video, love this movie and book

I went on an Alaskan Cruise that provided the option of traveling to Denali. We stood above the town of Healy and our guide said turn around and see where Chris was dropped off and entered the trail. It was immense woods and mountains. My heart pounded as I thought of him heading to his death. Sad story indeed.

Great video... haven't heard of this story before; but that phot of Chris sitting outside the Bus is haunting!!

Thanks for this Derek... just watched the film after watching your story on Chris Mcandless.. amazing and sad story. Followed his heart .. not many get to do this ...ever.. Thanks again Derek ..

It's a wonderful message Derek, well done! The first time I read this book I had hiked up to a hut in Jasper. I had the good fortune to have access to this cabin whilst the road up to the glacier was still closed for the winter season. It was just myself. I stayed up all night reading, staying warm by the stove and completely absorbed. At dawn I started collecting snow to melt for water, breaking away from his story. The story made me feel upset. He was so unprepared. As I got on with the day, hiking further up and returning to the hut a feeling of being vulnerable crept over me and I somehow enjoyed it. It was a bit of a reckoning; it felt better to feel this type of vulnerability rather than spending energy projecting it. I no longer felt upset at his story and knew that it would be one that I would read more than once. Thank you for reminding me. This was a ramble of a post...

Wonderful production Derek, beyond the summary I really appreciated hearing your own thoughts. I'm equally drawn to Chris' story but ended up spending most of my life in the realm of security and traditional society norms. Fortunately, I recognize life is short and reflect on death bed regrets. With that I quit my job two months ago and start my journey hiking the PCT in 11 days. Still having fear & doubt about what I'm doing, but your short production is inspiring and gives some confidence I'm doing the right thing. Certainty is elusive and does not exist no matter what we may think.

Wow that was great. One of my favourite films it makes me feel alive but cautious all the same. Keep up the great work.

A sad story of a young man who had great vision of life but was not prepared for it.

Great video by the way!

Very sad story of Chris. I must watch the movie. I feel everyone of us are yearning for something else. We all need love too and a good upbringing helps pave one’s way in life. I feel I just do the best I can every day and try be kind and not pass judgment as we are just learning in this world

Great video. Thanks for posting it. I had never heard of Chris McCandless before.

Some people find their way out of the mundane materialistic world but when you try to escape to the unknown world of nature there is a great chance to live a very short life under the duress of mother nature.

Great video Derek. I’ve enjoyed the way you tell this sad story and the images you’ve used. Go on editing more videos like this!

Really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing

The world has so much to offer. I travelled around Australia in 2012 and 2013 not knowing where I was going or how to do it. Every day was an adventure. I ended up in areas that I never knew existed and to this day, all the good and bad things that happened. When I read this book and watched the film I couldn't help but relate to everything that happened even though it was 20 years apart.

Great new concept, keep em comin...Killakees finest 🇮🇪

First time i have came across your channel, Love your non judgemental view on the Chris story. In my opinion if Chris made it back from his journey he would have changed a lot of people's lives just by his story. Don't forget he never went of to die. He just never made it home to tell one of the best story's in my life time. Thanks Derek.😎

Thank you for the touching story and for chatting with us during the premiere. It's definitely inspiring and educational. We love outdoors and everything survival related.. and what we learn from this sad story is that we should always have back up plan and rescue options ready for our adventures. It's not a bad thing to accept help from others. So get out there if you dare :-) First Outdare story is incredible.. I can't wait yo see more.

Thanks for sharing very enjoyable 👍

Brilliant video derek well done I watched this movie only a few weeks ago and thought it was brilliant . no matter how hard things get in life we should all be inspired by the great outdoors

Quite an amazing man. Thank you.❤

Brilliant! I think you summed up Chris's inner turmoils and his thirst to find meaning and purpose in life and ultimately contentment. Thanks Derek. Once again, brilliant story telling and superb images!

Very interesting Derek. I look forward to your next story/video.

Despite the heavy subject, I did enjoy the vid. Now, I have to see that film! 😲

Great video Derek! This story has always been one of my favs. If you ever want free original music for your channel hit us up!

I watched the movie last wk. Really enjoy you telling the story. Well done Derek. Look forward to more stories 😁👍

Never seen the film. But will have a watch now. 👍

great show, look forward to next one, no great adventure is without risk

Brilliant, look forward to the next one 👍

Never heard of this story before so I just watched the film... brilliant film, very moving.... il try and prepare a bit better when I start my hiking trips sometimes I don't prepare right so I will take that from this film 😁 thanks Derek I enjoyed your take on the film

My grandfather shared this story with me in the 90's when it was in outside magazine (John Krakauer's first writing of this story) He was fascinated by this, and inspired him to got to AK. I now share this story with my 10 year old daughter who is also fascinated by it. We live on the Colorado River in Lake Havasu and have been able to show her some of the places from the movie. Its been a fun journey down memory lane for me and makes me wonder if I ever unknowingly seen or talked Chris during his travels of this area of AZ. I was 19 at the time and spent some time in the same areas he was in during those years. Will never know?

Well done Derek! Great video and lovely put together 💚

This is a brilliantly produced video with excellent, insightful and moving narration. Brilliant images and fantastic use of music. You could work in film/media. You told his story beautifully. I really enjoyed this video Always found Chris' story so interesting and powerful.

Great to see you back with a new video, hope Inishowen is treating you well. We love your content, you're an inspiration.

Saw this movie recently thought of yourself. Very true about people's views of others where they view others choices based how they feel life should be lived. I'd say as long as you are not putting anyone else's life in danger or taking advantage of others don't judge others choices as everyone has their own path. Savage Edit and doc and really well told story looking forward to future docs 👊

That was brilliant Derek, we'll made and well told. Looking forward to more in the series 👍

Thanks Derek. Such a tragic story indeed.

I watched the movie recently. Very sad what happened to him. It must have been so scary to die all along out there.

Will it dissuade people? The bus was only a tangible element of his story. I read that book many years ago, that book was the catalyst for my obsession with the outdoors. Incredible story.

Great video, well done me oul flower. Stay safe on your travels

Derek, love the format of this series and appreciate all the work that has went into the making of it. That book really touched me when I read it many years ago and I agree that Chris seemed to be a troubled soul that was looking to feel alive. I feel he is in the 'inspiring' camp in that he went looking for something in life with his travels when it would have been so easy to accept what was (as you know well Derek as you are in the 'inspiring ' camp too). A tragic ending and it says something atet so many other young people sought to follow in his journey. Great stuff Derek👍👍

Well done Derek 👏 great video really enjoyed 😊 , tragic story he was so very young and unfortunately not prepared at all for the great outdoors:( I truly believe if he had to live he would have learned or maybe he had that it doesn’t matter where you go that until you can sit with yourself and go inward and face and heal the demons within you truly can’t know the simple beauty of life just like you this morning listening to the birds 😊

Chris's story inspires, but comes with a stark warning.

Tragic story, but a great soundtrack. It’s now in my iTunes.

Amazing story. Great stuff bud ✌️

It's a sad story, well-told and sent me down my usual rabbit-hole. It seems that he may well have died as a result of misfortune, rather than carelessness, despite his lack of preparedness. Lathyrism from the potato seeds may have taken his ability to walk/forage. Not the length of a life, but what you squeeze into it.

I really enjoy your videos, Derek and I was so pleased to see you'd made this one about Chris. I discovered his story through the film (and later, John Krakauer's book) a few years ago. It's one of my favourite films, although I'm torn between my admiration for Chris, his ideals & search for meaning, and his lack of planning & underestimation of the hardships he'd face, which ultimately cost him his life. A simple map would have shown him the chain river crossing you mentioned and he'd have hiked out to safety. I'd always hoped to one day make the journey to the Magic Bus on the Stampede Trail, but following it's removal last year, maybe I'll see it at the Museum of the North in safer circumstances.

I didn't know Chris's story before , such a sad one , we all need a bit of luck on our adventures, wish the young lad had had more on his side.

Well done my good sir. Great work 🙏

Love this new format of video Derek! Keep em comin. Hope you’re not missing Donegal too badly 😜.

You've jumped up a few steps... Fair play and wow 😊

Great video😍Gilbert, Arizona

Great video Derek, the new equipment being put to good use. It is a fascinating story, I loved the movie and found it very inspiring & frustrating too. I never knew about the cable cart, I suppose if it wasn't for his tragedy it wouldn't be be source of such great debate. Also didn't know about his family situation (I should really be reading more). I agree with you about how these days it seems to be a case of polar opinions are the ones most expressed as opposed to the ones most held. Looking forward to your next video 👍

Great work Derek.

I love this movie not because of the subject but that it makes one realise how we can be so near but yet so far. It made me realise the possibilities that exist as well as those that really do not. It made me feel.

Never seen it or read the book but intrigued to do so now.

I read they removed the bus from the area as people were trying to find it, and very dangerous, the film is on netflix at the moment

Excellent video and thought process!!

Great video Derek.

Brilliantly told

All of us that adventure alone in the Wilderness have something in common with Chris. I get it. Unfortunately it didn't work out for him

He felt so lonely and scared 😢 even before his journal to Alaska. The masks we wear. He was hurting so deeply before he accidentally ate the wrong things. But isn't that what we claim bitterness and unforgiveness will also do kill you on the inside. His father was wrong. And his mother was also. She sacrificed her children to stay married to her abuser, like so many people have. Poor children. He really wanted to prove that he could make it on his own. I desied my independence the same way. I made a lot of mistakes. We don't really know what that meant to him. Independence. But 24 years old is too young, or it just feels that way. We send kids to the military at 18 years old. I remember at 24 yrs old, I was pregnant and about to be a mother. In 1992, my son was 2 1/2 years when Chris died. This is such a beautiful and very sad story.

What is right for one person may not be right for the next and it didn’t sound like this young man was placing blame on someone else for his circumstances but stated he was ill prepared for this undertaking. Is it sad that he passed away at such a young age and the way he died, I think it is, but look at the adventures he had in his short time on this earth and hopefully others reading his story may prepare better if they too attempt a life like the one he wanted for himself. Thanks to your video I learned a bit of history about a young man I most likely never would have learned otherwise.

Beautifully told Derek, fair play to you sir 👏

Great job Derek

Life of taking orders.... I see why he wanted to be away from all that for a start, not to mention the beauty of outdoor life despite its harshness. He wanted to show to himself and everything. It is now too far to survive on our own like that, we are a social species, to help each other. If he had just the basic comforts and food he'd have survived. He needed to have accepted some help. But unlike many he sought to feel Truly alive!

because he's the man that died but lived forever.

Great vid!

A great movie and very sad.

Don't let his ending stop you from dreaming big dreams

Amazing story

Excellent story of a tragic event

Really enjoyed that

I pretty much agree with your analysis on him. I don’t think it’s conducive for anybody to totally rip on the guy and call him a “dumbass” and all that like a lot of people do, but his story is definitely a cautionary tale. It’s kind of shocking he lasted as long as he did out there with the lack of skills he had. The biggest error Chris made was he didn’t seem to realize how many times he had been in trouble before Alaska where he got lucky that other people were around and bailed him out. He had a false sense of security for his own life, which caused him to be reckless with his life, and as we know, costed him his life. Problem is, Mother Nature doesn’t give a shit if you’re hungry, cold, lonely, etc, she’s not saving your ass. What always boggles me is Chris turned down the advice and help of several people trying to warn him how gnarly Alaska is, because he wanted it to be an organic adventure and truly have to test his skills to live off the land, yet he brought food with him. Not trying to rip on the guy, that was just always peculiar to me. Also, he wasn’t a saint. The guy was busting into cabins and stealing shit from people. I don’t think that qualifies as “living off the land.” People talk about the cable car, but also if he had just known how to smoke that moose properly, he would have lived long enough for those hunters to find him, and that would have saved him. By his journal entries, it seems as if he finally came to the realization that he didn’t know what he was doing and how reckless he was being, it’s just sad it was too little too late. Also blows my mind how people have died trying to reach the bus. Luckily it’s gone now, but I have zero clue how these people read this story about this guy who died because of his lack of skills, and then they decide to try the same things knowing they are lacking in skill as well, and then die. It’s like seeing a guy crash his Harley and die because he wasn’t wearing a helmet, and then deciding “how free must have he been, I want to ride with no helmet too!” And then dying because you didn’t have a helmet on. It just doesn’t make sense to me.

Great film

where did you find Chris's journal?

I can't even believe that anyone would say that he got what he deserved. I do agree that he didn't know what he was in for and was very ill prepared but I don't believe he knew that. A lot of people think that they are prepared for something and have no idea the magnitude of what they are facing. No one deserves to have such a horrible outcome in whatever they're trying to do. I feel that people that have such a void of human compassion are way less prepared for their outcome. People can't comprehend something they've never known and even though they think they might be prepared they may not be even close to prepared.

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He did what he wanted to and died young. Many people live the way they are told to (myself included) and with a pinch of luck live longer. I do not regret many things, but as I grow older I feel less entitled to say what a good life is.

I'd like to go on a hike with you.

The movie didn't do the book any justice

You only get one life. So go live it.

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What people fail to identify in this whole story that Chris McCandless was sick mentally. In the book his sister wrote, she documents of a time that he disappeared in the middle of the night when he was six years old and was found inside a neighbor's house raiding a candy drawer. Chris McCandless did not want to follow the rules, he had some idea that following rules was an abnormal way to live. If he had had any common sense, he would have realize that human beings have only survived because of rules. I ger he wanted to live off-grid, that's not the issue, the issue is he did not do his research, he was not telling people his real name, he was refusing help and advice, and he had abandoned his parents and his sister. He left a trail of hurt, that's is a selfish, narcissistic thing to do. If he had done his research, he would have realized there's no way you can cross that little Creek in August, that it was going to be a raging River and he would have also realize it two miles up from where he tried to cross there was a manual Tram he could have pulled himself across with in July. 6 miles from the bus was a ranger cabin full of food and firewood and shelter. Chris McCandless with a narcissist and lacked empathy for other people. The fact that we keep going back and blaming his parents is disgusting. He didn't die because of his parents issues, he died because of his own arrogance, he inability to know people dont survive off grid by chance and adventure. Stupidity is not a good recipe for survival. You cant live your life thru books like he did. He was no hero.

Read this book a long time ago. I respect his desire to get out in the wilderness. I respect that he didn’t feel the need to get attached to material things. But he really was a condescending douche bag condemning anyone who didn’t see things from his point of view.