After reading Chapter 1 of Into the Wild, consider your first impression of Christopher McCandless. Based solely on the events and details presented in this opening chapter, do you believe McCandless truly understood the risks he was taking when he entered the Alaskan wilderness? Why or why not?

 I think Chris is a very "just do it" kinda guy. I think he has always felt held back and so now that he has a chance to have more freedom he just takes it to the max. I do not think he fully understands the risks he is taking. I think he believes he can do anything that is needed. He doesn't believe he needs any materials or supplies at all. The details just show that he is going into this fully blind.

Today we read a book together. I also completed this blog post.

Today I learned how to downshift better.

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