Alex WallaceDesert ShenanigansA few weeks ago I briefly mentioned the possibility of meeting up in Utah to Eric. After not making any further plans, I was surprised to…Feb 2, 2019Feb 2, 2019
Alex WallaceOuray Ice ClimbingA quick google search for “Ouray Ice Festival” revealed that I would be passing through Colorado at roughly the same time as the festival…Jan 28, 2019Jan 28, 2019
Alex WallaceWhat I Learned Canvassing for the 2018 MidtermsLeading up to the elections today I spent a lot of time knocking on doors getting people to vote. This kind of face to face interaction…Nov 6, 2018Nov 6, 2018
Alex WallaceThrough Hiking the Wonderland TrailPart 1: Planning, Itinerary, and GearOct 8, 2018Oct 8, 2018
Alex WallaceMy 10 Van Life EssentialsWhen I moved into a van two months ago, I moved away from a life of comforts, and into a life of minimalism. As I said goodbye to sinks and…Sep 21, 2018Sep 21, 2018
Alex WallaceConflux 2018 — Pittsburgh’s Inaugural Urban Slackline FestivalOn the eve of June 30, slackliners along the East Coast hastily packed for the weekend’s adventure. The city of Pittsburgh centers around a…Sep 1, 2018Sep 1, 2018
Alex WallaceVan Life in Lake Tahoe: My day in Squaw Valley9:00 a.m. I would say we rolled out of bed, but these days it’s a few scoots to the foot of the bed where there’s about a foot and a half…Aug 30, 2018Aug 30, 2018
Alex WallaceVan Update 1: Weeks 1 & 2With Bertha fully loaded up, we were ready to set off on our big adventure. We unplugged our generator, grabbed our food from the fridge…Aug 6, 2018Aug 6, 2018
Alex WallaceMeet Bertha: Our Honda Odyssey Camper ConversionMidway through my final semester at Pitt, I finalized my plans to live in a van and travel with Zoe, my girlfriend and adventure partner…Jul 29, 20182Jul 29, 20182
