I am (pretty much) a North Carolinian who loves to get outside of the city. I commonly take backpacking trips to the NC/VA/TN mountains on spur of the moment weekends. Hiking to those places you can't drive to with views for days are what attracts me. The peace and silence I don't get by living in the city is what keeps me coming back.
I quit my 9-5 a few months ago and completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. I've been travelling since and while looking for work. The freedom I've gained from this has changed me for the good. It's the gap year I never took between high school or college.

I stay very active having recently completed a full marathon and participating in multiple obstacle course races. I also regularly practice yoga to incorporate a peaceful practice into my life. I am not a competitive person but I love to have a healthy and strong body (it also offsets the amount of food and alcohol I consume)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I couchsurf to stick to a budget when I travel and get out there to meet new people. I have been known to book flights and plan my trip after that, so spontaneous travel is my thing. I hope to travel to more scenic places and get outside of my comfort zone in the coming months.

Interests

• yoga
• running
• hiking
• backpacking
• trailrunning
• thru hiking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked from Georgia to Maine

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share great conversation and travel stories. I have also been known to leave a small gift from home or treat a host out to eat.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Scotland