ABOUT ME

Laid back and racially conscious. Studied political science, worked as a database manager at a DC-based think tank while bartending at night. Good in the kitchen - I cooked at an organic food cooperative for a year. Spent a semester abroad in South Africa backpacking and studying post-colonial history. Recently returned from a 7 month cross-country climbing trip, living out of a van.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

primarily couchsurfing for rock climbing trips.

Interests

Cycling, rock climbing, slack lining, vegetarian cuisine, spicy food, martial arts movies, and craft beer.

• beer
• backpacking
• rock climbing
• science
• road trips
• mountain biking
• social justice

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Converted an old van into a camper, then took it on a 7 month road trip across north america. Check out my photos on IG: shingleheimer_schmidt

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll gladly take you climbing and show you the ropes, literally

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Chile, France, Lesotho, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United States