Inspired Storyteller.
I’m Sam. Once upon a time, I earned an MFA in creative writing from Temple University. Before that, I was a newspaper journalist. Then I rode a bicycle across the United States, moved to Colorado, and kept the adventures going.
When I’m not exploring some beautiful corner of the world, I work as a freelance writer and content creator for outdoor brands and publications. I create videos, write articles, and tell stories that inspire others to get outside.
Check out my writing portfolio to learn more about working with me as a freelance copywriter and content marketer.
I Live For Outdoor Adventures And To Inspire Others
I completed the triple crown of long-distance hiking–the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, the Continental Divide Trail in 2021, and the Appalachian Trail in 2024.
All in all, I’ve backpacked well over 10,000 miles. Beyond the triple crown, I’ve hiked the Colorado Trail (three times), Grand Enchantment Trail, Arizona Trail, and many, many, many more backpacking trips.
When I hiked the Continental Divide Trail in 2021, I wrote all about it. You can read about my journey here!
I’ve also bicycle toured and bikepacked across the United States on a 7,000-mile self-supported route of my own creation. I’ve completed tons of bikepacking routes in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. I’ve ridden bikepacking routes from Bikepacking.com and have done a hefty amount of bike exploring and route creation of my own.
Always Moving and Creating.
A creative that lives to create, and move, and create.
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Sam Schild 