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https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/alaska-into-the-wild-bus-removed-trnd/index.html


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  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,700
    Probably for the best.  They kept having to rescue those fools who thought it would be like a hike in the park. 
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,382
    cp3iverson said:
    Probably for the best.  They kept having to rescue those fools who thought it would be like a hike in the park. 
    History destined to repeat itself.
  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Yeah, that wreck was like cheese in a mouse trap. Good riddance.
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  • FR181798FR181798 Posts: 2,166
    Was about to post this as well. Same story

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53106441
  • RatherStarvedRatherStarved Posts: 5,043
    Out of the wild.
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  • riley540riley540 Denver Colorado Posts: 1,132
    I hope that it lands in a local museum. It brings a lot of people to Alaska! 
  • KN219077KN219077 Montana Posts: 1,120
    Weird timing, I’m just now reading the book after all these years
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,801
    riley540 said:
    I hope that it lands in a local museum. It brings a lot of people to Alaska! 
    I too hope it ends up somewhere that will provide people to still "visit' it.  I couldn't help but think about the McCandless family after seeing the story.  Putting it somewhere that is safe to view is the best option.
  • tino_11tino_11 Posts: 2,137
    Definitely, the move of the bus made the one of the top headlines on the BBC's UK website. Just shows the level of interest around the world in Chris' story.
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  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,700
    edited June 2020
    ^^^^. Looks like the Magic School Bus now :lol:

    a museum would be great.  Never saw the film, but i enjoyed the book.  Obviously the soundtrack is special.  
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  • TinaETinaE Germany Posts: 1,615
    cp3iverson said:
    ^^^^. Looks like the Magic School Bus now :lol:

    a museum would be great.  Never saw the film, but i enjoyed the book.  Obviously the soundtrack is special.  
    Film and soundtrack are great!
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  • JeBurkhardtJeBurkhardt Posts: 4,863
    In honor of the move, how about a reissue of the soundtrack on vinyl? 
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  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 13,953
    JeBurkhardt said:
    In honor of the move, how about a reissue of the soundtrack on vinyl? 
    How much do they go for?
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  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,700
    edited July 2020
    lastexitlondon said:
    JeBurkhardt said:
    In honor of the move, how about a reissue of the soundtrack on vinyl? 
    How much do they go for?
    Picture disc - $600
    Original with the 7”.  No idea.  Havent seen any sold lately.  
    Repress — anywhere from 200-300
    Urban Outfitters no frills version - 100 something
    Bootleg - $40 :lol:
  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 13,953
    Haha. Wow i didnt know  it was a hard one to get.
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  • ZodZod Posts: 10,607
    I don't know what the hike was like to the old bus, but it's too bad the Alaska government didn't go the other direction?  Maybe build a few bridges over the river crossings so people could hike to bus with less risk?   It would probably make for a cool hike, and bring in some money from visitors?
  • eowynsilmeeowynsilme Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 10
    Zod said:
    I don't know what the hike was like to the old bus, but it's too bad the Alaska government didn't go the other direction?  Maybe build a few bridges over the river crossings so people could hike to bus with less risk?   It would probably make for a cool hike, and bring in some money from visitors?
    I agree, I was hoping they'd do something like that, but then again I wonder how much they could do without spoiling the whole experience... 
    At least they're keeping and preserving the bus :)
  • kaw753kaw753 Posts: 852
    KN219077 said:
    Weird timing, I’m just now reading the book after all these years
    Jon Krakauer has some incredible books, but Into Thin Air is off the charts incredible.
  • ZodZod Posts: 10,607
    eowynsilme said:
    Zod said:
    I don't know what the hike was like to the old bus, but it's too bad the Alaska government didn't go the other direction?  Maybe build a few bridges over the river crossings so people could hike to bus with less risk?   It would probably make for a cool hike, and bring in some money from visitors?
    I agree, I was hoping they'd do something like that, but then again I wonder how much they could do without spoiling the whole experience... 
    At least they're keeping and preserving the bus :)
    Yah.. I love hikes.. so turning it into a proper hike would of been cool.   Putting the bus in a museum kind of removes that whole experience.  On the other hand if fixed up trail hike turned into a tourist trap, then it too would be wrecked.
  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,700
    With today’s teens and 20s they would have selfie stations along the route.   Followed by Wi-Fi installed on the bus.  Latte stations along the trail.  Ok i’ll stop.  
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 20,363
    Zod said:
    I don't know what the hike was like to the old bus, but it's too bad the Alaska government didn't go the other direction?  Maybe build a few bridges over the river crossings so people could hike to bus with less risk?   It would probably make for a cool hike, and bring in some money from visitors?
    Agreed....they could have set up a snack bar in it and made some cash.
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,795
    University of Alaska Museum of the North - Conservation work has started on Bus 142. You can watch the Bus 142 live stream at bit.ly/bus142_livestream 




  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,795
    demetrios said:
    University of Alaska Museum of the North - Conservation work has started on Bus 142. You can watch the Bus 142 live stream at bit.ly/bus142_livestream 





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  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,563
    Should have left it there. Imo. Don't know the whole story. May be nice to be kept safe as a memorial. Idk. It just seems out of place inside somewhere. Whatever
  • Lost In OhioLost In Ohio Posts: 6,946
    edited January 2023
    Loujoe said:
    Should have left it there. Imo. Don't know the whole story. May be nice to be kept safe as a memorial. Idk. It just seems out of place inside somewhere. Whatever

    It was a three-day hike with apparently the nastiest biggest mosquitoes ever known to exist, a river you had to walk upstream to cross (because the current) and all sorts of unforgiving terrain.

    Too many people were dying because folk hero status and their own stupidity.

    Day 1: Leave town.
    Day 2: Continue the hike with a bit of time at the bus and turn around back to town.
    Day 3: Arrive back in town and get a beer if you don't need medical attention.

    It was a very smart decision to move the bus to a safe place.
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