Midwestern-American kid lost in New Zealand. Love being outdoors and building. Also enjoy keeping things tidy. Hates cold showers.

Indifferent about oxford commas.

I climb rocks.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Currently I am finishing up a five month trip in New Zealand and will be heading back to the U.S.. Since I've been here I haven't had the opportunity to use couch surfing despite references from many friends that it can be a great way to get to know a new place and new people.

After New Zealand I will have a brief visit to Chicago for a climbing clinic and would love to take the opportunity to stay with a local host and finally try surfing.

Interests

Rock Climbing, Woodworking, Golf, outdoors, craft beer, math, geodomes, and pugs.

• beer
• woodworking
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• surfing
• rock climbing
• golf
• engineering
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Tennis, The National, Fleet Foxes, Iron and Wine, The Decemberists, Mogwai, Joanna Newsom.

Movies: Good Will Hunting, hunt for the wilderpeople, wrong turn 1-4, Hook, a soft spot for anything on vhs

Books: The silent world, Ghostwritten, Moon Palace, Holes, The New York Trilogy, fiction and non-fiction all the same

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Recently spent 5 months backpacking in New Zealand.

I've also gotten a hole-in-one!

Teach, Learn, Share

Want to learn as much about woodworking, math, engineering, beer, and rock climbing as I can.

I can also tell you fun things to do while in New Zealand or St. Louis!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My travels and knowledge of climbing, a beer, or just a hand around the house

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico, New Zealand, United States