Just a goofy guy exploring this groovy planet!
I'm spontaneous, inquisitive and always up for a good time :)
Growing up in Alaska is by far the best thing that ever happened to me... it gave an intrinsic love of nature and an attraction to the grittier parts of life. I have also lived in Portland, Oregon, Asheville, North Carolina and now Bellingham, Washington.
I'm a college student constantly in search of new experiences and modes of living. Travel is key to my soul! I welcome new places and people, so please don't hesitate to reach out, whether I can currently host or not. As a guest I will be respectful of your home and generosity, and would be happy to join you on any adventure, whether it's sitting down for ice cream, partying all night or taking your favorite hike. I look forward to meeting you!
-Jake

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet fellow learners and explorers.

Interests

Biking, sightseeing, nightlife, skiing, friends, food, good beer and good conversation. And travel, obviously.

• cooking
• yoga
• nightlife
• woodworking
• cycling
• backpacking
• skiing
• sightseeing
• mountains
• travel
• mountain biking
• friends
• snow
• healthy lifestyle
• brewing

Music, Movies, and Books

•Music: Bad Religion, Alt-j, American Idiot (album), the Devil Makes Three, Bearfoot Bluegrass, Death Cab for Cutie, Phaeleh, Queen, Hosier...
• Movies/Directors: Fight Club, Departures, Quentin Tarantino, Casablanca, the Ghost Writer...
• Books/Authors: The Monkey Wrench Gang, Ken Follett (the Pillars of the Earth is the best novel of all time), Haruki Murakami, Harry Potter (ex nerd), Annie Proulx...

...and quite a lot more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

•backcountry skid in the Chugach mountains in Alaska

•scuba dove with reef sharks in Costa Rica

•partied in a floating hot tub through the canals of Copenhagen

•went to school in Denmark (IPC, the greatest place on earth!!) for three months

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you a large, random assortment of things, including how to play the violin, open a beer with a beer, filet a fish, sing Weird Al, write a sonnet, catch a lizard or play the didgeridoo.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Germany, United States