I am a professional outdoor instructor currently living in Massachusetts. My next major life goal is to spend some time traveling, which coincides well my seasonal work. I am taking a break from being a student, but always love to learn new things. I can't wait to meet you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Something that is really important to me is not to be "just another tourist." I love connecting with people, and sharing experiences, especially around things I'm passionate about. Whether its a conversation about the meaning of life over dinner, or an all day hiking adventure, I like to hear different perspectives, or just marvel at the beauty of the natural world.

Interests

Outdoor: Trail Running, Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Whitewater Kayaking, Whitewater Canoeing, Sea Kayaking, Paragliding, Sailing, Backpacking, Survival/Primitive Skills, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee.

Lifestyle: Travel, Homesteading, Woodworking, Leatherworking, Metalworking, Sewing, Knitting, Gardening, Martial Arts, Reading, Cooking, Eating.

Arts: Technical Theater, Music, Guitar, Bass, Hand Drums.

• arts
• theater
• beauty
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• running
• instructor
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• knitting
• homesteading
• woodworking
• metalworking
• leatherworking
• survival
• music
• guitar
• drums
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• mountaineering
• sailing
• skiing
• trail running
• martial arts
• rock climbing
• paragliding
• swimming
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: From rap to bagpipes. Dispatch, John Butler, Josh Ritter, Darlingside, The Head and the Heart, Galactic, Red Baraat, Orgone, The New Mastersounds, Aesop Rock, Leo Kottke, Andy McKee, The Bad Plus, Barefoot Truth, etc, etc.

Books: The Name of the Wind, The Wise Man's Fear, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Getting Things Done, Born to Run, etc.

Movies: Don't watch much TV. Memento, Inception, Meru, Sufferfest 2, The Usual Suspects, Dick Proenneke Collection, Firefly.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked 46 miles in 22 hours.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I work as an outdoor instructor for a living so I am comfortable teaching most outdoor skills that I am familiar with, or just taking people on an adventure. I'm glad to share what I know if there is something specific that anyone wants to learn.

Learn: I love to learn new recipes, and different cultural cuisine. I am always interested to learn new languages, new skills, and share music and stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A sense of adventure, a helping hand, good food, and a love for deep conversations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Denmark, France, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States