Originally from beautiful Vancouver, Canada, BC will always have a special place in my heart, but after completing my 4th season in tourism as a guide on a train, I left home on a 2 year visa in NZ that started November 2019. I love to chase summer and have successfully avoided winter for almost 3 straight years.

I love the mountains but also the ocean, don’t make me choose between the two. Always taking recommendations for hiking trails, also for going into the backcountry and wilderness camping. Currently travelling alone and sleeping in the back of my trusty red Honda CR-V whom I’ve named Maple, in true Canadian spirit.

Some of my biggest dreams & aspirations include long distance hiking on the PCT, AT (USA) & the TA track here in NZ. Taking my advanced PADI certification up to a Dive Master level.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet other travellers and get local kiwi insight on off the beaten path things

Interests

Photography
Hiking
Wilderness camping
Backpacking/travelling
Scuba diving
Adrenaline rushes of any kind
Meeting new people

• photography
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• scuba diving
• bungee jumping
• skiing
• beaches
• mountains
• waterfalls
• adrenaline
• meeting new people
• adrenaline junkie

Music, Movies, and Books

Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Shantaram. Music from the 70s/80s/90s and anything from Classic Rock to R&B and rap. Singalong.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Three Passes trek (Everest region) & Annapurna Base Camp in the Himalayas (Nepal)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m a relatively good cook. It’s not always pretty, but I can make something that tastes good. Also would love it if you joined me on a hike sometime!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, New Zealand