Meditative, open-minded human trying to experience as much in life as possible. I travel every chance I get!
I'm a 2018 graduate of mechanical engineering from University of Wisconsin - Madison, and I've been working as a designer of anesthesia machines.
I was also an Eagle Scout so I still practice my wilderness skills often, spending as much time in the backcountry as possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting locals is one of the most fulfilling parts of travel! I'm hoping to exchange stories and learn more about life in the places I'm traveling through. From the trips I've taken, I've realized that everyone knows something you don't, every person has intrinsic value, and most humans want the best for everyone else. Couchsurfing is one of the best outlets I know for exploring this.

Interests

I spend as much time backpacking, hiking, kayaking, climbing, fishing, running, biking, and foraging as possible. If you find me indoors I'm probably playing an instrument, brewing obscure wines, reading, or building something.

• humanities
• cooking
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• guitar
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• mountaineering
• rock climbing
• engineering
• tea
• taoism
• brewing
• wilderness skills
• 3d printing

Music, Movies, and Books

BOOKS:
Be Here Now, by Ram Dass
1984, by Orson Welles
Slaughterhouse Five, by Kurt Vonnegut
The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho
Long Walk to Freedom, by Nelson Mandela
Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu
The Book, by Alan Watts
Forager's Harvest, by Sam Thayer

MUSIC:
Pink Floyd
Post Animal
The War on Drugs
Andrew Bird
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Milky Chance
Wild Child
Nujabes
Coheed and Cambria
Thank You Scientist

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I flew to Cuba on a whim and without a plan. I ended up hitching rides across the country, staying in random homes along the way, and meeting the most fascinating and inspirational people.
I also climbed Mt. Chimborazo in Ecuador, the furthest point on the planet from the center of the earth.

What I Can Share with Hosts

An ear to listen and stories to share. Perhaps book recommendations too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States