Having finally got around to accounts, some of mitchells statements on the reasons people pursue dangerous activities. Some go for the peace and quiet...the "sublime", while others just can't seem to understand why people go on adeventure. Personally, I agree with what mitchell has to say on natural accounts. Generally, When I got out for adventure I see it as a natural activity, some that is complelely normal. "There are some who feel that the climbing of the mountains requires no explanation, that it is a natural activity." Mitchell begins the section with this quote, and if applicable I am hoping to incorporate this section into the final project.
On a different note, It is difficult to classify McCandless's account. Our group generally settled on a mixture of the sublime and the purposeful. He did have a purpose behind it, but then again Alex had just wanted to live off the land just for the hell of it. So it does make perfect sense why many alaskans viewed his account as ridiculous.
Mitchell, Richard G. (1983). Mountain Experience: the Psychology and Sociology of Adventure.
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