CURRENT MISSION

Build some dams, plant some trees

ABOUT ME

Through the years, I've developed interests in a variety of things. Literature, language, writing, exploring the country, Ultimate, hiking, river sports, mountain sports, silent sports, and Wisconsin cheeses.
I recently finished a southbound thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail a thru-paddle on the Big Muddy, and a long-distance hike on the Ice Age Trail.
One short term goal is to run a 5K race in under 20 minutes within the year.

PHILOSOPHY

Know your home. Life is what you make it. Be engaged with yourself.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I enjoy getting together for a meal with anyone who's in town. I'm more than happy to offer space in my house for sleeping accommodations. I'm not shy to surf on others' couches or to spend a day with a fellow surfer.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I suppose I started out couch surfing before I knew of the site. I've met a few people for coffee, hosted multiple people in Steamboat, and surfed couches throughout the Midwest along the Mississippi River.

Interests

Writing, literature, language, traveling, backpacking, canoeing, skiing, learning, guitar, cheeses, Ultimate.

• writing
• books
• literature
• cooking
• coffee
• running
• gardening
• traveling
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• surfing
• skiing
• sports
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Most movies by Coen Brothers and Wes Anderson. BIll Murray, Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz. The Visitor, The Big Lebowski, Jeremiah Johnson, anything with Clint Eastwood.
Music: Thought-provoking lyrics. Townes Van Zandt, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Jewel, White Buffalo. Folk, Country, Rock 'n Roll, Bluegrass.
Books: Classics, Moderns, Short Stories, Poetry. Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, Jack Kerouac, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Pablo Neruda, James Carlos Blake, Lao Tzu. Wildwood Boys, A Farewell to Arms, A Walk Across America, etc. I'll try reading anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

2009 southbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. It was a life goal and I did it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have developed many "practical outdoor skills." I am excited to teach the game of Ultimate, canoeing, and offer some good books. I am always eager to learn, which means I am eager to teach. I would love to learn more about gardening, cooking, and religion.