Should I become a drifter?

Dude!!!! I feel the same way, I'm currently studying a whole lot of self reliance and wilderness survival and dreaming of leaving. I think you can just go, just take your tools and leave thus mess behind. I'm honestly thinking about doing that when I get out of school. I wish you good luck and safe travels. Although, the Yukon is harsh, I am personally thinking more like the Montana area. But your choice man, good luck although! You might want to attend some herbalism school if you haven't, trust me! That skill is invaluable in the wilderness