Im from small town USA, have been living in Seattle for the last 6 years. I'm traveling the world this year. I want to meet/make new friends, and experience cultures from around our amazing planet. I'm not up for extravagance or luxury, but I do believe my money is best spent on experiences rather than objects. Most importantly I want to eat/learn to cook new foods, surf new breaks, climb all the things! I'm dragging a 70m rope and plenty of quickdraws with me (plus other essentials). Let me know if you're interested in a bit of sport climbing or bouldering.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've had couchsurfers stay with me before, though not through an official account, and I love meeting new people and showing them around. I love the idea of being a part of a community that provides that kind of experience to travelers and residents. As a house guest I'm very polite, clean, and respectful. Would be up for as much or as little socializing as you are.

Interests

I love climbing, hiking, and surfing. I don't like to stop moving. I'm budding as a mountaineer and eager to learn more. I love being outside, and am always trying to push my limits.. :)

• dining
• cooking
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• bouldering
• hiking
• mountaineering
• surfing
• sports
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Being John Malkovich. Eric Clapton. RHCP. Odesza. Boards of Canada. Tame Impala. Modest Mouse. Chromeo . Regina Spektor. Shiga. 1984. Things Fall Apart. Theodore Sturgeon.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For the last 2 years I've been a part of a clinical research team that participated in clinical trials for drugs that cure Hep C. Really amazing memories and learnings from this experience..

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach some very basic Korean and Japanese. Also, cooking!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, food, drink, socialization. If you are a climber, I'm happy to share gear and time teaching in exchange for tips on local areas, as well as myself as a climbing/hiking partner..

Countries I’ve Visited

India

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States