Hello,
I recently moved back to the Adirondacks from Oregon. Originally from the area, I have interests in paddling, hiking, climbing, ice-climbing, skiing, snowboarding and recently paragliding.
Although my wife recently passed away, we shared an interest in international travel and loved hosting people from all over the world that share our interest in the outdoors, culture and any good food.
I also have interests in home gardening and have a nice garden on the property.
Other stuff: Music(anything), Food(anything), Pets(I have a small dog, she's great for hikes)
Born and raised in Upstate NY. Lived in Oregon, Washington, Vermont, Maryland, Pennsylvania and the UK.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have traveled a bunch in South/Central America, Europe, and the Pacific Islands and am planning on doing alot more traveling in the upcoming years. I think Couchsurfing is a great way to get to know new places much faster and immerse myself in everything a place has to offer. During a recent trip to Cuba, I learned how much better it is to learn from local people. I am happy share my place with travelers and showing them how great the outdoors is, just 3 hours from New York City. I enjoy learning from other folks what's great about the place where they live, especially if it has to do with outdoor sports, culture, dance, art, music or different food.

Interests

Life is short: I am like learning new sports and anything else. Open to anything.

• writing
• performing arts
• street art
• music festivals
• wine tasting
• gardening
• music
• hiking
• windsurfing
• skydiving
• skiing
• snowboarding
• cliff jumping
• art
• different cultures
• craft beer
• mountain climbing
• ice climbing
• whitewater kayaking
• icecream
• sea kayaking
• rockclimbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Old school stuff: Lou Reed, Neil Young ,Sugar Cubes, Santana. Newer School stuff: Ben Harper, Black Eyed Peas, Smashing Pumpkins. I listen to anything.
Movies: Little Big Man, Madadayo, Life is Beautiful, Point Break, ?Bambi?
Books: Last of the Mohicans, The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, Travels with Charlie, Blue Highways. (Big fan of audio books, because I drive alot)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Invented Peanut butter. (well, I eat alot of it anyway)
Skied off the summit of Denali with my brother a few years back.
Paddled the Atlantic coast from Miami to Manhattan with my wife and a good friend.
I make a kickass grill cheese sandwhich.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach sports that I've done.
I can Learn to dance, another sport or how to cook something spicy
I can share some terrible tunes on my harmonica, flute or newly acquired cigar box guitar.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can clean dishes, I can cook, or I can buy dinner.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, France, Guam, Guatemala, Iceland, Japan, Morocco, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom