I’m a 21 year old American university student studying mechanical engineering entering my last year of school in August. Growing up in Wisconsin, I’ve got Midwest charm and cooking. Attending university in Phoenix, Arizona, I’ve had countless opportunities to explore the Southwest. Weekend trips to California, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, and of course Arizona have brought experiences from hiking to mountain biking to backpacking to off-roading and more. I’ve also had the pleasure of visiting 36 US states. Extensive job experience in the trades as an HVAC installer and on the golf course as a greenskeeper. I’m also a follower of Christ.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’ll be spending the entire month of May 2024 backpacking Europe with some friends. This is my second trip in Europe (last year bikepacking the EV15) and would love to immerse myself in the local culture and people.

Interests

• cooking
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• christian
• offroading
• bikepacking
• alaska
• arizona

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy action movies and thought provoking books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacked the Grand Canyon 3 times with about 85 mi hiked below the rim.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love American cooking, bake dozens of cookies every month, and can share my experiences as an outdoor guide for the past year.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories from traveling the American Southwest (over 30 nights camped in the past 12 months) and several trips to Alaska. American cooking such as pulled pork, burgers, potato salad, pancakes, etc. I also enjoy theological conversations if that’s your thing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Jamaica, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Switzerland, United States