Got interested with nature at a young age thanks to my own intentions and a few good childhood friends. I ended up moving out to Rapid City, SD, USA where I spent most of my time in the ponderosa pine forests of the Black Hills and the semi-arid mixed grass prairies of the Badlands. I met life long friends there that craved adventure and have enjoyed many trips with them. I am openminded, humble, with that good old Midwest mentality and that Minnesota nice.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Why not? I'm interested in other peoples cultures and love a good adventure!

Interests

Rock climbing, ice climbing, hiking, bouldering, mountain biking, yoga, cross country skiing, camping, backpacking, reading, alt-music, folk-music (I play the guitar very badly), Local art, nature!

• arts
• yoga
• reading
• bouldering
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• skiing
• rock climbing
• medicine
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Junip, Head and the Heart, Of Monsters and Men, Jose Gonzalez, Alt-J, Atmosphere, The Avett Brothers, The Black Keys, Damien Jurado, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Fever Ray, Iron & Wine, JBM, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie (all the Classic American Folk and Blues), Classic Rock, Old Crow Medicine Show, Paper Kites, Susanne Sundfor, Trampled by Turtles, ...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Week long backpacking trip through Glacier National Park, MT, USA. It was a week long berry picking bonanza and a few treacherous passes.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've had a decent Big Foot encounter that's always fun to tell (an American Ape man/spirit of the forest, for those who aren't familiar). I've taken wilderness first responder through NOLS, so if you have any questions on backcountry medicine I might be able to help. I would love to answer your questions about the American West!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My hospitality, what little knowledge I cling too, and hopefully an adventure!

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, Switzerland