We are Mark and Rachel and a couple kids living in Flagstaff Arizona. We love the outdoors and there are lots of adventures to have in Northern Arizona. We love meeting new people and entertaining them.

We mainly host International travelers who want to stay for at least 2 nights.

We like to bike, hike, run , water adventures, play board games, take photos, and build stuff. I speak Hebrew as a second language and Rachel speaks some Spanish. I'm passionate about photography (www.mshpics.com) and would be happy to collaborate on a photo session if you are the modeling or acting type. I also guest host the Jeff Oravits Show on 97.1 FM and I also have a podcast: TheRingleaders. I would LOVE to interview you for about 20 minutes for both. (I have a small studio at the house).

Rachel loves cooking, hiking, board games and water adventures. We love sharing our meals. But plan on eating some gluten and peanuts! We eat a mostly Biblical diet.

We have a private guest room with bathroom and have hosted lots of travelers.

PHILOSOPHY

Do unto others as you want them to do to you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We prefer guests who stay more than one night. There is more to do in Northern Arizona than just the Grand Canyon. Take time to check out Sedona, Jerome, Wupatki, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, lava river tubes, skiing/snowboarding, Oak Creek, Clear Creek, Paddle-boarding, Ft. Tuthill extreme course (zip lines and more), etc.. (If you show up on a warm summer day, be sure to have your swimsuit with you! and plan to come paddle boarding with us!)

Our home is about 3 miles south of downtown and about 2 miles north of the Airport. The closest city bus stop is about 1 mile away, so it it best for you to stay with us if you have a car, bicycle . Do not plan on Public Transportation!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Love to show hospitality

Interests

Bible, Running, Mountain Biking, Chess, Games, Photography, Radio, Podcasting, skiing/snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, paddle boarding, sunbathing. Almost anything outside!

• photography
• running
• modeling
• walking
• chess
• cycling
• hiking
• skiing
• snowboarding
• paddleboarding

Music, Movies, and Books

Introduce us to your favorite tunes.
The first version of a movie is generally best.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

kayaked with dolphins in the Atlantic ocean.

Teach, Learn, Share

The WEST is HUGE... plan on lots of driving.

Buy a National Park Annual Pass ($80) at the first park you visit. It can also be used at BLM, Forest Service and Federal sites. (If you go to Sedona, it can be used instead of a Red Rock pass - just put it on your dashboard).

Flagstaff is at 7000 feet elevation, so plan on cold weather. (about 30F cooler than Phoenix). Even in the Summer, you need a jacket at night.

WhatsApp is NOT popular in the USA. I have it but rarely check it. Plan on texting or calling your hosts.

What I Can Share with Hosts

When in Northern AZ, plan at least one day of Hiking in Sedona (or mountain biking). Northern AZ is the premiere mountain biking destination.

Do NOT plan on using public transportation. You need to have a car.
Generally car rentals are cheaper away from airports (many times airports add an extra fee).

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel