If it had ending another way - half the replies to this topic would be tearing into this kid for being foolish, a Chris McCandless Jr., selfish, etc. Are we judging these things based on outcome? Not trying to kick up dust - just food for thought.
Kudos to him, reminds me of myself as a lad. Except I would have been too scared to overnight-it by myself =) 12 days is no joke!