I am an avid climber and adventurer. I love to solve complex problems, learn new skills, meet new people, and explore the backcountry, whenever I get an opportunity.

I suffer from chronic wanderlust. I have been fortunate to have a job that has allowed me to visit and live in many different countries and explore some of the most beautiful crags and mountains in the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to meet and make friends with people who share similar interests or can teach me something new, while keeping my travel costs down.

Interests

My primary interests include:
- Alpine Climbing and Mountaineering
- Rock, Ice, and Mixed Climbing
- Backcountry Hiking and Skiing
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Trail Running
- Reading Speculative Fiction
- Role Playing Games / Improv and Acting

• acting
• reading
• hiking
• kayaking
• spelunking
• camping
• adventure races
• mountaineering
• skiing
• trail running
• rock climbing
• engineering
• science
• wilderness
• exploration
• problem solving
• backcountry

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
- Ender's Game
- A Game of Thrones
- Name of The Wind
- Old Man's War
- The Little Prince
- The Bell Curve
- Dune
- Shadow and Claw
- Psychovertical
- Eiger Dreams
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World
- Kite Runner

among many others.... I love reading books.

Movies:
- American Beauty
- Fight Club
- Gladiator
- Amelie
- The Emperor's New Groove
- Slumdog Millionaire

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have cheated Death! (more than once)

Teach, Learn, Share

I am an aspiring mountain guide and am always happy to teach skills that allow people to get more enjoyment from the backcountry, including:
- Expedition planning
- Camping skills
- Rock, ice, mixed, and alpine climbing skills
- Hiking and backcountry skiing skills
- Glacier travel skills
- Rescue skills
- Navigation skills

I am also happy to answer any questions that people have about materials science and engineering.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to share money, food, labor, skills, knowledge, and/or good conversation in exchange for a place to sleep.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Kazakhstan, Papua New Guinea, United States