To some living life is like buying a puzzle, stepping aside and then having other people put it together. For me the joy of life is working on the puzzle "with" people and having the picture develop over time. It is this philosophy which pulls me to engage with new people, new places, new experiences. I am drawn to people who share a similar approach to life and becoming the best version of themselves in the process. If you feel similarly let's connect.

Other things about me: I love doing anything active outdoors, am easy-going, adventurous, enjoy dry humor, a good beer, love exploring new places, love to cook and enjoy a good meal with good people, am a former professional triathlete, a bad juggler and worse bagpipe player (learning).

Let's meet and add pieces to our puzzle and have fun doing it!!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

One of the best parts of travel is who you meet along the way and the impact they have on your life. As I continue my journey across the globe Couchsurfing offers an opportunity to meet new people and experience life through their eyes.

Interests

• music
• cycling
• hiking
• trail running
• adventure travel
• cultural immersion
• mountains
• mountain biking
• cultures
• conversation
• horseback riding
• healthy living
• deep conversations
• healthy lifestyle
• beer and wine
• road cycling
• cross country skiing
• trail riding
• cyclocross
• downhill skiing
• thru-hiking
• cooking with friends
• hiking in the mountains
• cooking together

Music, Movies, and Books

Love almost every genre of music....but dig Jazz and Blues. Other forms include Alternative Rock, Instrumental (with Piano and Cello), Singer Songwriters, and Classical. Some artists include Jack Johnson, Colin Hay, James Taylor, Vitamin String Quartet, 2 Cellos, Tracey Chattaway, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Incubus, The Police....but based on my mood can listen to pretty much anything.

Not a huge watcher of movies but here are a few I enjoy: A Fish Called Wanda, The Green Mile, Cool Hand Luke, Oceans 11, an occasional stupid movie where you don't have to think (lol) and a good Sci Fi also works. I also enjoy dry english humor.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hard to pick one so here's a few:
Have spent time in every U.S. state but Alaska (won't be long 'til I check that off the list)
Completed Ironman along with a number of distance trail running and cycling events
Crewed on The Columbia - sailboat that previously won the America's Cup
Auditioned at Juilliard

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: healthful living, living simply, how to play percussion instruments, meditation/mindfulness

Share: Experiencing new cultures, travel, outdoor exploration, cooking - then eating ;), new things

Learn: New cultures, playing the bagpipes

What I Can Share with Hosts

What would you like to learn? Let's enjoy together. ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States