My wife and I are a travel-loving couple who appreciate the simplicity and cultural richness of hitchhiking/budget travel. I grew up in Alaska, USA and recently moved to California to teach at a Christian college. My wife is from Tasmania, Australia and is an elementary teacher. We love building new friendships, rock/ice climbing, hiking, and general exploring! I believe reliability and honesty are essential in building friendships and look forward to the opportunity to build a friendship with you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've used Trustroots in the past and have enjoyed it thoroughly. I find if I'm not hitchhiking or staying with locals it's too easy to go travel somewhere and just view the sights without meeting the people and properly discovering the local culture.

Interests

I'm a certified rock/ice climbing guide and grew up climbing, biking, hiking, and backpacking in the mountains of Alaska. I am also an enthusiastic musician when not traveling.
My wife is a SCUBA diver with a shared love of the outdoors.

• acting
• education
• coffee
• reading
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• skiing
• rock climbing
• religion
• busking
• ice climbing
• viola
• backcountry skiing
• firefighting
• trad climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

History and theology books

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ice climbing for me and SCUBA diving for my wife.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love teaching outdoor skills and find a special excitement in bringing someone out climbing or backpacking for their first time! I am also a huge fan of teaching public speaking skills to my college students.

What I Can Share with Hosts

For those visiting the Lancaster area my wife and I have a simple 5th-wheel we live in that can accommodate a guest who doesn't mind very simple accommodations on the couch-bed.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Scotland, South Korea, Switzerland, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States