Gaylord Stuckey played part in helping Chris McCandless achieve his goal. The sixty-three year old man encountered McCandless when Stuckey was on his way to a dealership in Fairbanks. McCandless asked for a ride but it was against Stuckey's company rules to offer rides to hitchhikers. After conversating with McCandless and coming to the realization that he was not like the rest of the ordinary hitchhikers, he drives McCandless to Fairbanks. On their way, McCandless really opens up to Stuckey about his family and mentions his Alaska Plan and his desire to live off the land. Stuckey buys Chris a bag of rice for the road and they eventually arrive at the University of Atlanta at Fairbanks McCandless wants to visit the library at the University to figure out which plants will be edible along his journey. Having more knowledge and being more aware on the seasons, Stuckey points out that his plan not such a smart idea, recognizing that the ground it still piled with snow. Chris, being the stubborn man he is, ignored his suggestion and headed off, promising to send Stuckey a letter once he returns from Alaska. Stuckey also suggested McCandless to reach his parents and inform him of his current destination but Chris, once again, disregards his advice.
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