Sam Schild began writing professionally as a features reporter for his college newspaper in Central Illinois. After earning a bachelor’s degree, he went onto a MFA in creative writing in Philadelphia. Once complete, he opted for a cross-country bicycle tour over a career in academia. 7,000 miles later, Schild moved to Colorado, where he’s worked in the outdoor industry since. His personal Interests include adventure travel, backpacking, running, cycling, photography, and music.
Title: Contributing Writer Email: sjschild@gmail.com Location: Denver, CO
Previous Publications: NYT Wirecutter, various outdoor publications
About the Author
I began writing professionally as a features reporter for my college newspaper in Central Illinois. After earning a bachelor’s degree, I pursued an MFA in creative writing in Philadelphia. With my Master’s degree in hand, I opted for a cross-country bicycle tour over a career in academia. 7,000 miles later, I moved to Colorado, where I’ve worked in the outdoor industry since. I feel fortunate every day that I can combine my love of the outdoors with writing. My personal interests include adventure travel, backpacking, running, cycling, photography, and music.
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