The thing about Alaska is, if you're crazy enough to survive there, nobody's crazy enough to bother you there.  Most people in the US will have a man vs man problem.  In Alaska, it's mostly a man vs nature problem (or man vs self via cabin fever??).  And no government is gonna spend tens of thousands of dollars to go find you.  You're safe.  Also, a cute girl finally.  Was getting tired of watching old blokes.