I like living in my van and climbing. Our current home is basically the size of a large closet so will consider hosting one tiny individual at a time for now :/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been a guest in a few countries, a handful of states, many homes, and a few farms. All the gracious hosts that have sheltered me on my travels have inspired me to pay it forward.

Interests

I really like to be outdoors backpacking and rock climbing. My favorite is doing both in one trip :) lately I’ve been trying to get into trail running and mountain biking, but I flip over my handlebars pretty regularly. I’m getting good at falling and hyperventilating on uphill terrain :P

I enjoy biking my dog, Zen Buddhism, and organic farming

An ideal way to wrap up a day is philosophical conversation with friends over an IPA, and sometimes a stout.

• hiking
• rock climbing
• biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Jose Gonzalez music, in Bruge (film), currently reading Alan Watts

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Out-paddled a bear in an hour-long slow speed aquatic pursuit of my inflatable kayak after an open bivy the previous night at 9,000 ft in near freezing temperatures during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower

Teach, Learn, Share

play guitar while freestyle rapping...one of my many useless talents

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help cook dinner!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Chile, Dominican Republic, France, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, United States