Originally I am from rural Washington State where I grew up on a small farm. Though I have lived in cities for much of my adult life, I still consider myself a farm boy at heart and I have the stories that go along with that upbringing (the headless chicken story is my personal favorite!). I'm also a runner, I ran in college and continue to run casually. I'm a backcountry backpacker and a fan of good stories.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I first learned about couchsurfing when I was backpacking in Europe. I like to get off the beaten track and meet people in situations where I can actually get to know them. I've loved the experiences I've had traveling and meeting people and am always looking for those opportunities.

兴趣

In college, I ran competitively and I still love to run, but I have also expanded my activities to cycling (thanks to a housemate during grad school). Backpacking is also another thing that I love to do. I have hiked through the Grand Canyon, in Denali National Park, and various places in Washington State, as well as parts of the Appalachian Trail and PCT.

• arts
• beauty
• cooking
• running
• traveling
• socializing
• cycling
• backpacking
• camping
• skiing
• track and field
• agriculture

音乐、电影和书籍

I'm a fan of anything written by Wendell Berry, Madeleine L'Engel, C.S. Lewis, Steinbeck, Tolkein, etc. My favorite musicians are Jackson Browne and Bruce Cockburn, also Loreena McKennitt and Sarah McLachlan.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

When I was in college, part of my EPA scholarship included living in Alaska and working with rural tribal communities. Traveling to rural Alaska communities, camping and backpacking in the back country, and meeting with Tribal leaders was an experience that not only was amazing for the natural beauty of the country, but one which has profoundly shaped my view of environmental and social issues around the world. Alaska remains the most fascinating place I've traveled and one to which I can't wait to return.

教，学，和分享

I have spent my life learning about environmental issues, sustainable agriculture, etc. and I love talking about all of it. I also like to share, talk about, and do wood carving, cycling, running, backpacking, etc.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I'm an avid back country backpacker, a runner, a cyclist, a woodcarver specializing in northwest Native American art, and a good cook and I love to share stories and hear those of others. I'm also handy and enjoy working on projects, so any work that you need done around the house, I can help (except for mechanical work, I'm not good with engines unfortunately).

我游览过的国家

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

我居住过的国家

Germany, United States