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Seeker

Back home I go by Connor, but out here on the trail I am known only as Seeker. I graduated The University of Connecticut in the Spring of 2013, and this Fall I will be attending Law School in the Boston University School of Law as I continue working towards becoming an environmental lawyer. These in-between years have been dedicated to preparing myself mentally, physically, and financially for a little hike known to all of us as The Appalachian Trail. I am hiking to fulfill the dream that I have had since I was eleven and first discovered backpacking while growing up in the Boy Scouts. Aside from hiking, I love playing the guitar and trumpet, snowboarding, legal affairs, history, and a good IPA with a buffalo chicken wrap.

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One foot on the trail, one foot back in the real world: Thoughts with 40 miles to go

One foot on the trail, one foot back in the real world: Thoughts with 40 miles to go

Hey guys, I'm alive!The last time that I was able to write on here was sometime in the middle of Virginia if I recall correctly - maybe mile 770

Aug 11, 2015 : Seeker
Out of Virginia at Last: Daleville VA to Vernon, NJ

Out of Virginia at Last: Daleville VA to Vernon, NJ

Pick two out of the following three: hang out with friends, rest, and blog. Some of you may have noticed that I haven't gotten anything out in a

May 21, 2015 : Seeker
We’re Thru-Hikers now: Damascus VA to Daleville VA.

We’re Thru-Hikers now: Damascus VA to Daleville VA.

It's happening! I've really started to hit my stride over the past couple of weeks and it feels great. Where I left off last time, I was sitting in

Apr 27, 2015 : Seeker
Hell Hath No Fury Like Lightning on a Ridge-Line: Erwin TN to Damascus VA

Hell Hath No Fury Like Lightning on a Ridge-Line: Erwin TN to Damascus VA

You can learn a lot about yourself when you walk alone all day. For example, I had no idea how much I appreciated a good Subway sandwich until I

Apr 9, 2015 : Seeker
Frozen camelbacks and Wiffle Ball bats: Hot Springs NC to Erwin TN.

Frozen camelbacks and Wiffle Ball bats: Hot Springs NC to Erwin TN.

Four Weeks In (and I'm really hungry) At the time of this publication I have made it to Erwin TN, where I'm splitting a small cabin seven ways with

Mar 31, 2015 : Seeker
A Tale of Two Smokies: Franklin, NC to Hot Springs, NC.

A Tale of Two Smokies: Franklin, NC to Hot Springs, NC.

"Glad you're not dead yet." - Colin Heneghan Comforting words from one of my best friends and former roommate Colin. He means well. Things are

Mar 26, 2015 : Seeker
Blister Recovery and Rain: Dick’s Creek Gap to Franklin, NC

Blister Recovery and Rain: Dick’s Creek Gap to Franklin, NC

Bring on the milestones! Before jumping into this I would just like to say that it is way, way, way better getting a blog post out on an actual

Mar 12, 2015 : Seeker
The Adventure Begins: Amicalola Falls to Dick’s Creek Gap

The Adventure Begins: Amicalola Falls to Dick’s Creek Gap

The Adventure Begins. Day 1: March 3rd, 2015. Miles Hiked: 11.6 AT Distance: 2.6 Approach trail to Stover Creek Shelter The drive from our Motel

Mar 9, 2015 : Seeker
The Journey South: Driving Down From Maine to Georgia

The Journey South: Driving Down From Maine to Georgia

The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. - Robert

Mar 2, 2015 : Seeker
5 Days Out: The Supporting Cast Back Home

5 Days Out: The Supporting Cast Back Home

It's really coming down to the wire here. I love applying sports commentary catch-phrases to non-sporting situations. Really brings me back to my

Feb 27, 2015 : Seeker