Ted talks about camping, surviving in cold weather. He describes how to make two different shelters and provides drawings on how to construct them. Pages 8-9 Ted discusses Mexico. He further comments about "urban time-consciousness..." Ted opines that "in the wilderness life...satisfaction is only as far off as the next meal". He further comments about "modern obsession with physical security and longevity". He also writes "...it is surprisingly easy to shrug your shoulders at the idea that you might die next year..." Page 10 Ted talks about the "desecration" of wildlife. Pages 12-22 Ted discusses his root cellar, weather, collecting rainwater. He further discusses rabies and treatment for it. Ted tells Dave that he will not be able to visit him this year. Ted also tells Dave he should go down to Mexico. Ted also writes part of the letter in Spanish in which he philosophizes about domination and power (this passage in Spanish appears to be a quote from a book).