hi there! my name is George and i love to climb, hike, run, swim, canoe... basically anything that gets me out of my comfort zone or gets me into the wild.

i grew up in the United Kingdom, and then moved to the US at 9 years old, and have lived in San Francisco ever since. i study Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA (SLO).

my professional passions are advanced manufacturing research (think 3D printing and fab labs) and design. i am interested in the intersection of the two professions.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

authentic experiences with unique people // exploring new places // economical :)

Interests

• photography
• hiking
• canoeing
• swimming
• engineering
• lakes
• mountains
• beach
• people
• learning
• climbing
• cinematography

Music, Movies, and Books

books: sci-fi // adventure // fiction // philosophy // "Blue Remembered Earth" "Ready Player One" "The Alchemist" "The Hobbit"

movies: sci-fi // adventure // documentary "Interstellar" "Inception" "Avatar" "Valley Uprising"

music: electronic // classic rock // jazz // classical // acoustic // folk // americana // indie // whatever fits the mood

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

many climbing tales to tell...

i once canoed 560 km over 25 days to the Hudson Bay in Canada and was stranded in a shack surrounded by polar bears for 5 days and 4 nights before getting evacuated via helicopter.

Teach, Learn, Share

i can teach supa nerdy mechanical engineering typa stuff if you want... i know some fun card games to play at pubs.

i am learning German, and would be SO happy if i could work on my speaking ability with you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

belays and beta. adventure buddy.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Scotland, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States