I currently work for an outdoor leadership and expedition school as a Field Instructor. I've had the pleasure of leading 30+ day trips in Alaska, Utah, India, the Southwest and Idaho, by canoe, kayak, raft, hiking and climbing. I don't think I'll ever get sick of taking beginners out to camp in beautiful places.

I have also recently spent 3 years working at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School, a part day/part boarding high school in Carbondale, CO, as a Outdoor Program director, kayak coach, dorm parent, ceramics teacher, Spanish assistant...and whatever else comes up during the crazy life that is boarding school.

My strengths:
positive attitude, compassion, patience, curiosity, listens well, organization

My weaknesses:
Dark chocolate, not staying very updated with global events

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am relatively new to couchsurfing, though my good friends are lovely hosts and truly believe couchsurfing can save the world one kind person host and traveler at a time.

I don't currently have a permanent residence, but when I do settle down, I promise to build a quaint little treehouse in my backyard for couchsurfers. Until then, I'll work on my karma points by picking up hitchhikers and being a kind and curteous guest.

Interests

sleep under the stars, whitewater kayak, eat dark chocolate, hike everything, try new sports, do jigsaw puzzles, pick fruit at orchards, wear flipflops, take pictures, go to bed early, live a healthy lifestyle, eat well

• dining
• chocolate
• coach
• instructor
• pottery
• puzzles
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• camping
• sports
• rock climbing
• teaching
• geography

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will be kind and respectful of your space! I will enjoy chatting about food, geography, language and cultural differences, and of course, will happily go on outdoor adventures if you're keen. I won't expect you to entertain me, though I would certainly hang out, buy you dinner at your favorite restaurant, or go for a walk somewhere.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Guatemala, India, Italy, New Zealand

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