Bandit

Growing up in the south as a displaced northerner, I've never been able to fit in perfectly anywhere. After subsisting on little more than dirt and pennies as an AmeriCorps and SCA intern at Bear Mountain State Park, I rekindled my love for all things green, dirty, and 100% natural. Follow my adventures as I head northward on the Appalachian Trail on February 27. I promise I'm sort of funny.

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Counting Chickens

Counting Chickens

I’m looking forward to walking more than two thousand miles, multitasking, and obsessively budgeting my money, so that I can make it back in time to stand at my sister’s side as she says, “I do.”

Jan 4, 2016 : Bandit
Near Mania

Near Mania

When I seriously started researching for my thru-hike I thought I would just skimp on my gear. I came across a $300 gear list and saved it to my prep document, thinking “This is it! I’m done with my gear list!”

Nov 17, 2015 : Bandit
Back in the Saddle

Back in the Saddle

I saw white blazes everywhere. And my heart died a little more every time.

Nov 9, 2015 : Bandit
Reasons and Answers

Reasons and Answers

He just doesn’t understand why I would want to spend six months straight in the woods, digging cat holes and hanging my food in trees. But that’s okay. He doesn’t have to understand. And neither do you, my family, friends, or unfortunate stranger who has stumbled across this blog (I’m sorry. I’m very sorry).

Jul 17, 2015 : Bandit
Quarter-Life (almost) Crisis

Quarter-Life (almost) Crisis

It just came out. Like word vomit. He shouldn’t have found out like this. It was probably the worst possible way to find out in his eyes.

Jul 14, 2015 : Bandit