I grew up in Southeast Alaska and have since moved to Colorado. I lived in Golden while attending paramedic and firefighting school for two years 2010-2012. After taking a NOLS course in India I couchsurfed my way across Europe and caught the travel bug. I'm currently living in Gunnison, CO finishing up my degree in Recreation/Outdoor Education and Business Administration.

I'm a big fan of pretty much all things outdoors- hiking, climbing, camping, rafting, whatever. I love to cook just about every type of food imaginable and am always looking for new flavors.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was amazed by the generosity of couchsurfers while I was galavanting across Europe and feel like I should pay back this community. I hope that I can help some travelers and crash on some couches when I am on the road again.

Interests

All things outdoors- hiking, climbing, camping, rafting, mountain biking, whatever.
Cooking: I fell in love with cooking while I was in India and have continued trying to expand my tastes and skills.
I'm studying with the hope of working as a guide or program developer for an outdoor program. I currently work for the Prevention Education department at my university.

• education
• dining
• cooking
• instructor
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• business
• teaching
• law
• tourism
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Just about anything outside current top 40. I mostly listen to metal but I enjoy older rap/hip hop, jazz, classical.

Books: Most high fantasy: A Song of Ice and Fire, Lord of the Rings, etc. I do enjoy some non-fiction as well.

Movies: I have a serious soft spot for "shitty" 80's/90's action movies. Anything with Stallone, Seagal, Van Damme, Schwarzenegger, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Camped out at 16,000 ft near the Nanda Devi Glacier in India during a huge thunderstorm. Got up at 0200 and watched lightning reflect off of the snow and thunder echo around the mountains.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm not sure what this section is asking... I love teaching and hope to work as an instructor/guide in the future. I'm currently (Summer 2015) working as a camp counselor. I hope to never stop learning. I've changed majors twice since starting college and I enjoy learning new things every day.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A sense of adventure and humor. I'm a reasonable cook and I've been told I make decent conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, England, Germany, Hungary, India, Nepal, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States