I am an outdoor enthusiast with a love of rock climbing, backpacking, and surfing.

I work in wildlife and environmental conservation and am a lover of all beings! In my spare time, I volunteer with a Mountain Rescue Unit doing search and rescue in the wilderness.

I work in non-profit, and can't really afford to be "verified".

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love getting to meet locals when traveling and hearing people's stories when they come and my neck of the woods. Meeting people from around the world enhances my life and fosters tolerance between cultures and communities.

Interests

• animal welfare
• environment
• traveling
• backpacking
• climbing
• conservation

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything and everything (except for violent rap music)!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Took a year off to travel in 2003 and am on my second year off in 2016. This year allowed me to visit the most beautiful and remote places in the Arctic Circle...

In 2012, I spent a week solo climbing the face of El Capitan in Yosemite! Being alone of the wall is an experience I'll never forget. If you're interested to read about the suffering, here's the trip report I posted about it:

http://www.supertopo.com/tr/A-rookie-s-solo-ascent-of-the-Zodiac-Oct-2012/t11726n.html

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to learn anything! Let's talk!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Really great stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bolivia, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Mexico, Mozambique, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Samoa, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States