I'm an avid backpacker (tramper), rock climber, and mountain biker from upstate New York. I am currently studying abroad for a semester in Auckland, and I love everything outdoors! I study biomedical engineering at the University of Rochester in western NY, play ultimate frisbee, and hike all over the Adirondacks. I also make videos, and have been making a travel series about my time spend abroad. Play the guitar, piano, and I am learning drums as I go. I have far too many interests for my own good.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

New Zealand has some of the coolest tramping and biking in the world, so I'm planning on staying for a couple months after my study abroad program ends. I am in New Zealand until January 10th, when I return to the cold dead winter of upstate New York. This is a great way to explore cool places and meet some local people! I've been trying to get out of my comfort zone on this trip, so Couchsurfing seemed like a cool place to start. My journey starts in Queenstown and after an excursion to Stewart Island, I will work my way up north into the north end of the South Island.

Interests

I have way too many interests for my own good! I love to be active outdoors, but I'm also into video editing and drawing.

• drawing
• backpacking
• rock climbing
• filmmaking
• mountain biking
• tramping

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Movie: Hot Fuzz
Favorite Band: Catfish and the Bottlemen

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived with my Aunt in Montana one summer, doing Lyme disease research at the University of Montana. I was able to backpack all over the place in my free time, and saw some amazing wildlife.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach people some tips about video editing, and how to do some cool astrophotography. If there's a forge around, I can teach blacksmithing too! I love learning about the local flora and fauna where I'm traveling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States