CURRENT MISSION

So at the moment I'm traveling in south America for at least 6 months, climbing lots of mountains (I like doing first ascents) and doing lots of flying my paraglider. Also learning about Latin America, local culture, and some Spanish.

ABOUT ME

Climbing, mountaineering, paragliding, kayaking, skiing. I love traveling, I do it loads, and I like to connect with new people. Especially enjoy sharing adventurous experiences, a beer and some good stories.

I work leading expedition all round the world with young people.

I'm not really into normal touristic stuff.

PHILOSOPHY

Question. Learn. Keep an open mind. Make the most of this short life. Embrace new experiences. Take people as they are, without judgement.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I think coach surfing is a great way to experience local culture, meet local people, do what the locals do, and mostly make some great freinds.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Has been grate throughout; only surfed a few times but everybody has been brilliant and I am sure we will stay in touch!

Interests

I'm really into climbing, kayaking, and paragliding. Skiing and ski mountaineering. I do lots of expeditions for work and to go mountaineering. I really like to travel, and open my mind to new things and experiences.

Music, Movies, and Books

red-hot chilli peppers
Radio 1 live lounge
Shantaram (excellent book!)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Summiting Cerro torre
Climbing in patagonia and peru
paragliding in peru and chile
Climbing new routes in Kyrgyzstan.
Cycleing to morocco from the UK
Paragling and mountaineering and motorbiking though the himalaya

Teach, Learn, Share

I can cook a few good dishes :)
Also teach climbing, trekking, mountaineering, kayaking. Let's go have an adventure!!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cook a classic English dish, some stories of adventure / travel, teach some funny English words, a fun night out, go climb a mountain or rock face together

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belize, Cambodia, Ecuador, France, Honduras, India, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United Kingdom