CURRENT MISSION

travel, hike, climb, learn, kayak, and travel more

ABOUT ME

I'm a climate scientist in Seattle, Washington in the US. I am into rock climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, traveling, making bread and brewing kombucha. I love meeting new people and sharing travel stories, and am always up for grabbing a beer.

PHILOSOPHY

I aim to never accept the status quo - in my own life, in my community, and in the world. At that point, one might as well give up. I like challenges - and tend to run after them.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far I've hosted and surfed, and enjoy both equally - look forward to more of the same.

Interests

rock climbing, ice climbing, hiking, backpacking, sea kayaking, biking, sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving, whitewater kayaking, trail running, spicy food, sports injuries

• dining
• running
• traveling
• music
• piano
• drums
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• windsurfing
• scuba diving
• sailing
• trail running
• sports
• rock climbing
• engineering
• languages
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

I like adventurey movies, comedies, documentaries, and some horror films. Just getting into Thomas Pynchon now - admittedly, a little late. Music-wise, my choices run the gamut, lately really digging folk/Americana and EDM.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

climbing Mount Kenya

Teach, Learn, Share

Back in the day I used to be a classical guitarist. I also played drums and piano. So I have a rusty, yet sound, knowledge of music and can teach.

I love learning and teaching languages - and would be happy to practice with anyone who wants to (have taught Hebrew a lot in the past).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook! Especially Mexican food and bread. Happy to share this with hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Burundi, Cambodia, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Germany, India, Israel, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Rwanda, South Africa, United States

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