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Overview

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  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 51, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Vocational Instructor / Arborist
  • Bachelors in English and History w/ secondary education o...
  • From Hamilton, MT
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Well, this will be quick. Last year I did a trip through Chile and Argentina, mainly all Patagonia, I haven't been on here since. But, last week I flew into phoenix to buy a motorcycle and am currently storm dodging my way back to bend Oregon. My bud in flagstaff suggested I get back on and meet some folks. Hell yeah! So, planning to hit the coast around Oxnard and ride to Newport Oregon. Meet good people, Climb, Run,

ABOUT ME

I'm taking an extended travel and climbing break from work. I hope to travel, run, climb, drink tea in the desert and watch sunrises for the next few months.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm generally optimistic and pro-appreciation of the moment! I'm a big fan of people, place, and experience.

I'm pretty easy-going with a slightly cynical side when it comes to politics and economies.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted some great folks over the past couple years in Newport Oregon. This is my first time on the other side of the experience.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted a few times, first time traveling.

Interests

Quirky history, Trail Running, Trees, Sailing, Urban Forestry, Arboriculture, Rock/Ice/Mountain/Tree Climbing, Architecture, Surfing,Mountain Biking, Good Conversation (challenging, thought provoking)
-I really enjoy checking out how people go about work in other countries.

  • architecture
  • environment
  • running
  • drinking
  • politics
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • surfing
  • sailing
  • trail running
  • rock climbing
  • forestry
  • history

Music, Movies, and Books

Cormac Macarthy, Shakespeare, Palanuik, Orwell
I can get into anything meaningful. I read quite a bit on ecological matters, poetry, and "high quality" fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I fought off two overly persistent black bears with only rocks and fire, while wearing only my underwear.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know quite a bit about trees, especially in the urban environment. I know the North Western United States very well, Especially Montana, Washington, and Oregon.
I have taught many people how to climb.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Chile, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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