CURRENT MISSION

Trying to find my purpose after retiring. I want to travel and also get involved with wildlife conservation. I can be deep or superficial, sometimes at the same time.

ABOUT ME

Recently retired biologist, outdoor lover, Now working seasonally as a naturalist guide.
My wife is a middle school teacher. Two grown children.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I really like the idea of meeting local people and saving money at the same time.

Interests

Fishing, hiking, whale watching, Boy Scouts, golf, biking, watching NFL

• cats
• dogs
• wildlife
• fish
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• kayaking
• golf
• biology
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Saving Private Ryan, Shawshank Redemption, Breaking Bad, Downton Abby.
Old rock and roll, Macklemore,

Shantaram, Killer Angels, other historical novels.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Several high adventure trips with Boy Scout troop. 5 day sea kayak trip to bear viewing at Pack Creek. Canoed 200 miles down Yukon River, hiked Chilkoot trail.

Hang out of helicopter counting spawning salmon

Teach, Learn, Share

Talk about Alaska, 30 years of working with fish and wildlife.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, England, Mexico, Netherlands, Paraguay, Scotland