I'm a backpacker who is always ready to share a few stories and a few beers. I grew up in Vail where I ski, hike, and skate often. I've traveled to 19 countries, 17 by myself. I am also a yoga instructor and future grad student. Please disregard the part of my profile that says I am 86.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet local people as I travel. I spend a lot of time with other travelers and sometimes I feel like that impedes me from learning about a new culture.

Interests

skiing, hiking, yoga, roller derby, pretty buildings, parks, trees, lions, religious philosophies, history, communist politics, good beer, cake, chocolate, and more cake

• culture
• cooking
• chocolate
• beer
• yoga
• politics
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• skiing
• teaching
• history
• parks
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The Graduate, Wayne's World, Royal Tennenbaums, The Big Chill, A Fish Called Wanda
Tv: Parks and Recreation, Dr Who, Firefly, Friends, Seinfeld
Books: that's too hard to pick just one but im definitely open to recomendations. I love how much I read while I travel.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once saw a bear on a hiking trail and had to teach a bunch of nervous tourists bear safety protocol. I also play roller derby which is both amazing and aggressive!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I'm really interested in becoming a yoga teacher and could use some practice. I can also teach a bit of English.
Learn: politics. maybe some cooking as well (it seems I've forgotten how to cook since I've been traveling).
Share: A few beers. I can attempt to cook and maybe even go crazy and bake. I also travel with k eychains which I give out.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will be a wonderful guest who cleans up and I can super quiet as well. I can offer stories of crazy things I try to do while skiing. id happily cook dinner. And I will definitely bring beer!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Macedonia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States