I am a professor of outdoor leadership at a small university in Northern California, where I also serve as the chair of our department. I teach courses for our outdoor leadership degree program, including experiential education, environmental education, risk management, and many others (including many outdoor activity courses). I love outdoor activities, and am an avid backpacker, mountain biker, skier, paddler, and rock climber. I also volunteer for several local service organizations, including the Shasta County Mountain Search and Rescue Team, Mount Shasta Ski Patrol, and Shasta Lake Fire Protection District. I love being able to serve my community with the skills I have developed.

I have recently begun a PhD program, studying environmental philosophy in the UK. I will be traveling a lot for this program.

I love animals, and had a beautiful white german shepherd for 13 years until I had to put her down. Due to the transient nature of my lifestyle, I now have 2 cats instead of a dog. They are adventurous, and have even been camping with me!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the idea of being hospitable and sharing with others. Couchsurfing is also a great way to meet fellow adventurers and travelers from all over the world.

Interests

• reading
• outdoor activities
• canoeing
• kayaking
• mountaineering
• mountain biking
• craft beer
• outdoors
• rafting
• skiing and snowboarding

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have flown through the air, dangling from a cable 50 ft. below a helicopter.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can offer local knowledge about outdoor activities in northern California, Colorado, northern Wisconsin, and the Lake District of England.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, Ethiopia, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Russian Federation, Scotland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United Kingdom, United States