 He blends his interest in the environment, Zen Buddhism and nature into his work. The Dude is a massive Jack Kerouac fan. As such, it is hard to go past Gary Snyder as he features in so many of Jacks novels (see especially "Dharma Bums").
"There’s nothing wrong with you Ray - your only trouble is you never learned to get out to spots like this... you've let the world drown you in its horseshit and you’ve been vexed…” excerpt from Kerouacs "Dharma Bums  The part when they scramble up the Matterhorn Peak in California is awe inspiring.
IMHO, Gary was the only person alive who could have saved Uncle Jack. The Kerouac description of his solitude and his heart wrenching attempt to finally face his demons, the universe and everything else is edge of the seat stuff. See also One Golden Eternity and The Void  SUPPORT THE DUDE!!! in his noble quest to build Earthship Hut. He has a # of people to convince! LIKE below FACEBOOK Ps. On the Dudes recent trip to Yosemite national park , there is a Gary tribute in the visitor centre to the great man - see pic with words below.  |
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