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Overview

  • 11 references 7 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Norwegian; learning German
  • 61, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • Chief Strategic Navigator
  • University
  • From Dovre, Innlandet, Norway
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About Me

I’m a curious soul who finds as much joy in a deep conversation over a craft beer or coffee as I do on a mountain peak.
I’ve spent a lot of my life outdoors, but I’m equally fascinated by technology and how it shapes our future.
I’ve learned that 'life' is more about the people you meet than the place you are.
I’m easy-going, tidy, and I always appreciate a good laugh or a nerdy discussion about science.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For me, Couchsurfing is about breaking the 'tourist bubble.' I want to understand how locals actually live, hear your stories, and share some of mine. I believe the best travel memories aren't from monuments, but from the people who tell you the stories behind them.

Interests

Mountain hiking, skiing, cycling ++
Outdoors:
- Backcountry skiing
- multi-day hiking
- cycling.
I love the 'Friluftsliv' philosophy.

Mind:
- Technology trends
- business strategy, and physics

Culture: Exploring local food scenes and finding the best viewpoints in a new city.

  • traveling
  • skiing
  • business

Music, Movies, and Books

Richard P. Feynman - The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
Jo Nesbø - more or less all of his books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Crossing the Greenland ice sheet on skis. 600 kilometers of ice, wind, and silence. It taught me a lot about patience, teamwork, and how much I can actually appreciate a warm shower!

Teach, Learn, Share

Would love to learn about interesting places to experience!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach:
How to wax your skis for the perfect grip, some basic Norwegian phrases, or perhaps explain the nuances of Scandinavian business culture.

I want to learn:
Your favorite local recipes and the 'secret' spots in your city that aren't in the guidebooks.

I can share:
Great stories from the Arctic, a helping hand with cleaning, and a positive, adventurous attitude.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Norway, Switzerland

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