CURRENT MISSION
Launching my first buisness: www.outbackmask.com

ABOUT ME

Hey I'm Nick! I grew up in the beautiful green mountains of Vermont with Australian and American parents.I am a renaissance man, and becoming a student of the world. I'm very open minded.

I don't smoke or use drugs. A craft beer here and there.
I love everything about the outdoors and being on the water. I love to fish. Snowboarding, surfing, sailing you name it, I'm there.
I think I can fix almost anything. I love building things and working with my hands. I love to learn and teach.

My degree in engineering has taken me to amazing places. When I was 21, I was designing tools for space-walking astronauts! I was so fortunate.

PHILOSOPHY
Michael Franti Music is a good start.
Optimist. Problem Solver. Comedian. Carl Sagan's "Pale Blue Dot". Documentary " 180 degrees south"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I don't always have a couch available, but happy to meet up usually.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Surfed once while travelling Australia. Great experience!
I recently watched the Documentary "Craigslist Joe" on Hulu and it blew my mind about the kindness in humanity. It reminded me of Couch Surfing. Everyone should see this film!

Interests

The outdoors, all of it! Creating things that never existed. Brazilian Jiu -Jitsu & Judo. Sustainability. Renewable Energy. Exploring Earth. Life. Guitars, Sails, boats, Fishing, Food, Yoga.

• fish
• documentaries
• dining
• beer
• yoga
• walking
• flying
• traveling
• magic
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• surfing
• scuba diving
• sailing
• snowboarding
• jiu jitsu
• engineering
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

A fine and pleasant misery by Patrick F. McManus.
A Walk in the woods- Bill Bryson.
Endurance- Scott Kelly
Cradle to Cradle

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watched Apollo 13 movie in the actual Historic Mission Control Center at NASA.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense, especially to women. Every girl should know they are far more capable of defending themselves than they think!
I can probably troubleshoot most mechanical/ technical problems.
Would love to learn more about websites, music for guitar and get better at skiing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Powerful, real self defense with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Magic Tricks?. A scientific, problem solving mind. I can provide a little music with a guitar. I am good in the kitchen and can help you fix stuff.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belize, Brazil, Germany, New Zealand, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States