I grew up in the Chicago area and moved out West at the first chance I got. That happened to be attending the Colorado School of Mines. I have continued to live in the area near Golden, CO ever since leaving Mines and it's been awesome! I have always had a passion for the outdoors and that has only exploded since exploring the different places of Colorado and beyond. I have a ton of different hobbies and I am picking up new ones along the way as well. I am currently working at the Colorado Geological Survey and teaching avalanche education courses on weekends across Colorado. One day I hope to pursue guiding / outdoor education full time..

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To give folks a place to crash when room is available, meet new folks, and travel myself from an insider's perspective when time allows.

Interests

Travel, of course
Photography

A variety of outdoor activities including:
Snowboarding / Splitboarding
Mountain Biking
Mountaineering
Rock Climbing
Ice Climbing
Backpacking
Caving

Meeting new people and getting to know new places and cultures
Teaching folks about the outdoor activities I pursue

• photography
• education
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• backpacking
• spelunking
• mountaineering
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Big fan of Movies that really make you think such as Interstellar, Avatar, Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, Crash, etc. But also enjoy good comedies and action flicks.
I used to read a ton of books, lately when I have time it's been nonfiction how-tos and Paulo Coelho
I am pretty diverse in my music tastes but prefer Alternative & Folk Rock. Dabble in almost anything from country to rap.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazing is a very strong word which I will reserve for future endeavors. I have many stories to share of adventures and pretty remarkable things, but I would reserve the use of the word amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

Yes :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendliness and hospitality, great conversations, and knowledge and experience on recreating in the outdoors of Colorado locally and further West.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Poland, Slovakia, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States