CURRENT MISSION

Complete this wonky U-shaped cross-country road trip from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon (by way of the Grand Canyon) and get back to work.

ABOUT ME

I love people and the outdoors. I'm web developer by trade but a wave-surfing, plant-loving, mountain-topping primitive skills guy in my free time. The days are ticking away toward the end of my long, slow migration from NYC to the Pacific Northwest and I'm getting ready to re-enter the real world.

PHILOSOPHY

Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water.
After enlightenment: chop wood, carry water.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I sometimes crash on couches in between camp-outs. Showers are key. Once I'm settled again I'll be ready to host.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've crashed on plenty of couches in my life and travels, but am new to CS.org! All of my experiences so far have been awesome.

Interests

hiking / backpacking
photography
primitive skills
guitar
surfing
rock climbing
simple living
technology (oxymoronic much?)

• photography
• technology
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Brown Bird, Tool, ZZ Top, Groundation. Everything from Snoop Dog to The Black Dahlia Murder with a stopover near Umphrey's McGee.

Movies: The Matrix!

Books: American Gods, A Song of Ice & Fire, The Dresden Files, The Name of the Wind, The Wheel of Time, Mistborn... I... I'm such a nerd...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Apprenticed with the Maine Primitive Skills School!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Curaçao, Greece, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States