Medical student at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX.

I love trying new things, traveling, and outdoor adventure sports. Last summer I spent 70 days Cycle touring in South America. The summer before I took a 2 and half month road trip around the US and Canada. I've been to 19 national parks in the US, living and working in Yellowstone two summers ago.

Discovering people's stories and conversing with individuals from diverse backgrounds is one of my favorite activities. I love outdoors sports and reading books. I'll try anything once.

Instagram: @josh_riechers

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting and staying with locals is the most authentic way to learn about and appreciate new cultures while traveling. Couchsurfing lets you hear their people's perspectives and learn local spots to visit while traveling. Also, I'm a poor student and traveling can get expensive. I host travelers as a way of giving back, hearing stories and meeting new people.

Interests

Outdoor:

Rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, trail running, mountain biking, slack-lining, high-lining, snow skiing, snow-shoeing, water skiing, wakeboarding, longboarding, snorkeling, hammocking, running on the beach, scuba diving.

Other:

Craft beer, cooking, local eats, books, concerts by local bands, coffee, philosophy, comparative religion, postmodern thought, nerdy board/card games, theoretical physics

• books
• concerts
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• running
• reading
• traveling
• pottery
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• skiing
• trail running
• wakeboarding
• sports
• rock climbing
• biology
• teaching
• medicine
• physics
• religion
• science
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love folk music and music I've never heard before.
Movies: Psychological thrillers.
Books: Dostoevsky

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Yellowstone National Park for a summer working as a cook, hiking >400 miles in two and a half months.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to make a creme brulee, rock climb, make pottery, survive in the wilderness, and tutor you in Science courses.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, Peru, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States