Comments on: Appreciating Nature Like A Modern Man

By: Sarah Maetche

Sarah Maetche — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:14:01 +0000

Right on! But one thing- although Mr. Supertramp does seek solitude and connection with nature, in the end he realizes that all the amazing experiences he has in the wild are pointless if they are not shared with another human-being. Mr. Supertramp would have lived if he had brought along a companion into the wilderness to keep him sane and from eating those berries.

By: Niko Lina

Niko Lina — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:04:38 +0000

This is why I enjoy horse riding in the woods. It’s just you and the horse and nothing else. You can’t even look at your phone all the time because you need to pay attention to what happens around you. Sure, it’s not “living off nature” but it’s the best cure for daily struggles, you’re outside and you’re connected to the animal. (I know, not everyone can afford horses, so can’t I but if you ask around, you’ll always find a horse owner who doesn’t have the time to take care of their horse every day and is happy to have someone who rides it once or twice a week.)

By: Christie Walker

Christie Walker — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:01:46 +0000

Well-spoken, Mr. Wilburn. I remember, after watching that movie for the first time, how bitter I felt about society and my life. And, still, I get jealous when I see someone’s Instagram feed of their trip to the wilderness (aka. a swanky ski lodge) and I’m stuck here at a desk, 9-5. But you brought up a good point about people’s expectation of affirmation via social media rather than obtaining peace and peace of mind by spending time alone in reflection in the great outdoors. But going all Supertramp is just not doable for most people because, not only do we have responsibilities for ourselves, we have people who are counting on us, people who love us and people we love. I could never, ever leave that. But, maybe we’ll all just escape the daily grind together?

By: Nikki Brooke Alden

Nikki Brooke Alden — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:01:06 +0000

Love this article. This book/movie ruined this collegiate female as well. Somewhere around sophomore year I had the urge to leave college and hitchhiking to Alaska (not thinking about the fact that McCandless DIES while doing this). I think this was more of a wanting to get out of going to any and all math and science classes that semester. I now know I would have not succeeded in being a vagabond but still dream of doing this at times.