Chelsea Bates

I love good wine and the great outdoors. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia. When I grow up, I want to be a gypsy.

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The Deceitfulness of Mountains

The Deceitfulness of Mountains

Today was the first day back on a trail since leaving the A.T. I pulled my Keens out of the Target sack they've been tied up in since I hatefully

Apr 6, 2017 : Chelsea Bates
Feeling Bad for Turtles

Feeling Bad for Turtles

A few weeks ago, I put one foot in front of the other and began the approach trail to the top of Springer Mountain. If I never see another blue

Mar 31, 2017 : Chelsea Bates
A Sort-of-not-so-Great-Guide to Leaving Your Pet Behind

A Sort-of-not-so-Great-Guide to Leaving Your Pet Behind

I remember the day I brought my son home. He puked in the car, tucked his tail, and refused to look at me for the rest of the drive. Countless socks,

Feb 11, 2017 : Chelsea Bates
Don’t Place Your Book on a Shelf

Don’t Place Your Book on a Shelf

Call me crazy. Call me nuts. Call me insane. Call me all the names you've ever been too afraid to be. I went into my (first attempt at) freshman

Jan 22, 2017 : Chelsea Bates
The Importance of Not Giving a Shit

The Importance of Not Giving a Shit

"Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the rain to go or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow or

Dec 27, 2016 : Chelsea Bates
Spiders, Snails, and the Appalachian Trail

Spiders, Snails, and the Appalachian Trail

I had the privilege of growing up long before it was socially acceptable to give a toddler an iPad. Sure, I had a Playstation (R.I.P. Spyro), but I

Nov 27, 2016 : Chelsea Bates