Childhood home. Grew up there until he left after graduating Emory University

What social interactions did he have there?

Lived with his sister and parents who he had a strong connection with especially his sister.

Got a job to work on the farm, and got provided food shelter while working.

What social interactions did he have there?

Met Wayne Westburg while hitchhiking, and he became a close friend and mentor to him. He also met Jan Burrus, who was very helpful to him and provided a ton of resources.

He was inspired by a book to go there, plus he thought it would be a big part of his journey.

What social interactions did he have there?

Meant a bunch of local people, who thought he was kinda a crazy person.

Needed a job, so he worked at McDonald's. He adopted more of a conventional lifestyle and open up a savings account.

What social interactions did he have there?

Had coworkers who viewed him a very hard working man, but they thought he was very weird. He never weared socks socks, whcih was part of his weird habbits.

Went there so he could get a ID, and gather necessary paper work to arrange for employment.

What social interactions did he have there?

He met a couple local people, who made him feel out of place in urban environment. This contrasted sharply with his desire to live free in the wilderness.

He went there cause he wanted to reach Mexico. He followed the river down south, and he eventually succeeded crossing the border.

What social interactions did he have there?

He got stopped by the police, for camping in a area he was not supposed to. Besides that he met a couple of fisherman, but Chris kept his distance from them.

He went there becuase it was a big starting point, and it served as a practical entry point. There was a exessive amount of animals there, which Chris viewed as a benefit for his journey.

What social interactions did he have there?

He met Jim Gallien who was one of the local truck drivers in Alaska.

Helped Chris reach the stampede trial by giving him a ride.

He went there becuase he thought it would be the perfect spot for isolation. It was rugged terrain and harsh environment, which was an ideal setting for Chris to achieve his goals.

What social interactions did he have there?

Chris met a moose hunter, who passed by his area on the bus. The hunter was surprised he was living there, especially since it was not ideal for shelter.

He originally went there as a way to escape society. He viewed it as the next step of independence after the Colorado river.

What social interactions did he have there?

Chris passed many small villages, while trying to find his way back into the USA. Besides this he didn't have many interactions.

He went there to seek

employment, especially after working at McDonald's. He found a job at a local restaurant, and worked there for a short period of time.

What social interactions did he have there?

He became friends with Wayne Westberg there, who would become an important figure in his life. He eventually moved to South Dakota with him.