Friends of Bus 142

02/12/2026

In remembrance of Chris on his 58th birthday, Giusy de Ceglia's article in Vanity Fair Italia reminds us that every day we are gifted with an opportunity for a new and different sun. Whether that be metaphorical or literal for you, we hope you are celebrating life today.

Our thanks to Giusy, and to the Museum of the North for their participation in her article. These are shots of the magazine print, we will share a link to the online version when it is live.

Happy Birthday Chris. Blessings to all. Honor Each Day.

07/12/2025

A huge thanks to Agustín Ostos!

Soñar es un deber indiscutible, un deber que se convierte en meta; y tras 7 años rodando en moto por América, al fin logré la mía. En este episodio termino e...

08/29/2024

08/28/2024

This timelapse video details the Bus 142 conservation process (January 9 – April 21, 2023), that replaced the front step, broken windows and deteriorated flo...

08/12/2024

07/03/2024

Thank you, Bus 142 donors! We are thrilled to celebrate a successful matching challenge! Supporter William Lane Ricci offered to match up to $10,000 for trail and site clearing for Bus 142's outdoor exhibition. The community responded with $11,845 for a total of $21,845 raised! We thank Explore Fairbanks Alaska for their generous $5,000 gift during this challenge! We thank William Ricci, Friends of Bus 142, and Carine McCandless for your inspiring partnership.

Learn more here: bit.ly/bus142give

06/30/2024

Just over 1 day left in this matching challenge. We are very close to reaching the goal and sincerely appreciate everyone's support through this process. Thank you for being Friends of Bus 142.

It's truly amazing to see how Chris continues to inspire others on their own journeys. Like so many of you, Mr. William Ricci shared how he has been powerfully impacted by Chris's story. A consistent supporter of Bus 142’s Road to Exhibition, William has offered to match donations up to $10,000 through June 30th as we raise funds to clear the pathway through the boreal forest to the future outdoor exhibition site at UA Museum of the North. Once this work is complete, the building of the open-air pavilion that will house Bus 142 for public visitation will be underway, as those construction costs have already been covered. Many thanks to William, and to all of you for your continued kindness, generosity, and sharing of your own stories throughout this process. I look forward to visiting Bus 142 again with you. ~ Carine
UPDATE - We are so close to reaching our goal! More info here... https://crowdfund.alaska.edu/project/22255/updates/1

06/29/2024

Thank you, Explore Fairbanks Alaska!! The incredibly generous gift from Explore Fairbanks to Bus 142 Support has been doubled! This gift alone meets half the trail-clearing challenge and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Thank you, Explore Fairbanks, for partnering with us to share the Bus with visitors from around the world.

✌️Double your Bus 142 support today!
👉Learn more here: bit.ly/bus142give

06/26/2024

"Attractive nuisance" or "sacred, holy place?" The bus depicted in the book and movie about Christopher McCandless' life and death was tempting too many would-be adventurers to make a dangerous pilgrimage.

06/20/2024

Now is the perfect time to support Bus 142's Road to Exhibition! Supporter William Lane Ricci will match all gifts to Bus 142 Support through June 30. Funds have been gifted for an open-air pavilion but we need your help to clear the trail to the future outdoor exhibit site. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000, thanks to William Lane Ricci's generosity. Help us meet this challenge today!
🌲Give now: bit.ly/bus142give
▶️Exhibit site update: bit.ly/bus142trailchallengevideo

06/10/2024

Bus 142 is on the road to exhibition! Learn about where we are in the process and how you can help us get the future outdoor exhibit site near the UA Museum ...