So Where Is Andrew Evans?

by The Virginia Skier on December 7, 2011

Digital Nomad - Andrew Evans

For those that like to get right to the point, he’s actually up in western Canada. But, for those who would like just a tad more detail on what in the world I am talking about, Andrew Evans is National Geographic’s Traveling Digital Nomad. He travels around the globe for National Geographic and tells the world (via his blog) what he finds. If you are into the outdoors at all, chances are good, the Digital Nomad will have some appeal. I know about Andrew because a representative from National Geographic contacted me as they thought I might be interested in his adventures… Who wouldn’t be really, I mean here is a guy living the ultimate dream! Of all the stories I have been catching up on from his travels to Canada, I particularly love his most recent post entitled ‘Corduroy‘, where he talks about a snow cat driver named “Bammer” who lives in Banff. As Andrew mentions, Bammer gets his nickname from the way he skis (fearlessly), and although he has a real name, no one in town seems to know it… I’ve met a few characters myself in the ski world that have a similar reputation, and I know it’s people like Bammer who make a place like Banff what it is. So I figure if you are reading this post, then odds are you might also like to follow along with Andrews adventures up in Canada, you check out his latest by clicking here!

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