CURRENT MISSION

Be happy and enjoy life.

ABOUT ME

I grew up in the Columbia River Gorge (Washington state)-- an amazing place to call home! I opened a business in 2005, in August of 2009 I sold my half of it because I want to go back to school (it's about time) and travel (simultaneously, as much as possible).

My catalyst: In 2008 I took an extended vacation and hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (from Mexico to Canada). My priorities changed a bit from the experience...

I am now working seasonally at an amazing rafting company in my hometown, traveling/volunteering during the winter, and continuing to study.

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

While hiking the PCT I was lucky enough to get to couch-surf quite a bit with fabulous people who opened their homes to hikers. They're called "Trail-Angels". That's how I heard about couch-surfing actually, at a Trail-angel's house, talking to other hikers.

Intereses

Learning--always learning, hiking (doing anything outdoors), reading, cooking/baking, doing something fun every day, having adventures, going wandering, meeting new people, finding out what it means to be human

• pets
• dogs
• horses
• cooking
• baking
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• business
• volunteering

Algo increíble que he hecho

I thru-hiked the PCT in 2008 - Mexico to Canada (2,655 miles) in 5 1/2 months.

Enseña, aprende, comparte

Hmmm...I know how to trim most breeds of dog-- very useful, I know. I have tons of experience grooming/training/caring for pets (including owning/operating a pet salon for 4 years). I've been riding (horses) since I was six weeks old. I bake a mean apple pie (thanks to my Mother and Grandmother :D). I can also bake bread, cinnamon rolls, yummy things.

I'm *trying* to learn Mandarin Chinese (it's hard!).

Países que he visitado

Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Mongolia, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand

Países en los que he vivido

Nicaragua, Taiwan, United States

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