I'm an outdoor lover and spend most of my weekends hiking, backpacking, and climbing.

When I'm not spending my time outdoors I'm usually working. I photograph apparel and products for websites.

I also hangout with friends, love to read, can cook a decent meal, sing karaoke, and wouldn't survive without coffee.

I had to change my status to not accepting guests because I was getting multiple requests a day and it was a bit overwhelming. I'm still open to accepting guests, but I needed to decrease the amount of messages I was receiving.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm expanding my client base outside of California. I'm on a budget while I'm in this growing period. As a bonus it would be great to stay with someone who has common interest and who may be down to show me some of the local hangs.

Interests

hiking, backpacking, climbing, and doing anything outdoors.

• singing
• cooking
• coffee
• karaoke
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• mountaineering
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Banks, K.Flay, First Aid Kit, Drake, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan

Movies: I don't really watch a lot of movies, but when I do it's usually a documentary or something really dramatic.

Books: Breaking Trail by Arlene Blum, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, Climbing Free by Lynn Hill, Wild by Cheryl Strayed

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last year I went to climb Mt. Whitney via the Mountaineer's Route by myself. It was only my second Sierra Peak and my second backpack. I ended meeting someone who agreed to do the hike with me with only an 8 hour notice. We strangers when we started and close friends by the 3rd day of our trip. The day I summited Whitney will always be one of the best days of my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am always down to take someone climbing for the first time and show you the ropes....haha!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughs, a meal, stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, England, France, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States