I went crazy, gave away all of my stuff back in Arkansas, and set out to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. It's been the most liberating experience in my life, and I developed a new ambition for travelling because of it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To find safe and interesting places to stay, minimize cost, and maximize exposure to local culture.

Interests

I'm interested in hiking and alpining. I plan on spending the next 20 years doing so.

• hiking
• wilderness
• sci-fi

Music, Movies, and Books

Tool, anything by Tolkien or Gaiman, Fight Club

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've hiked through 700 miles of desert in the summer, and cliff dived in glacial lakes in the Sierras.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to minimalize, to find contentment with less, and infuriating Monopoly strategies.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my stories, offer some incite on thru-hiking and survival, and cook some delicious southern comfort food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Guam, Hong Kong, Palau, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States