CURRENT MISSION

Delve into the communities I get the chance to be a part of and find a way to leave them a little better than I found them.

I believe that we can make this world and this life better for ourselves and our communities. I have been traveling the United States and beyond for the past 8 years (with extended stops along the way, of course) and it has been such a joy in my life to meet so many people and hear their stories, to see their work and share their dreams for a time. One of my dreams of the moment is to set up a wood and metal shop in the rocky mountain region with the goal of building affordable tiny houses, timber frame kits, bicycle machinery, and other wood and metal creations that would support local food producers.

ABOUT ME

I'm a fairly simple guy. On my best days I follow my dreams, work hard, and then relax hard. I love to build and create, and I love to dance. I enjoy good coffee, good conversations, and wandering through nature. Forests and mountains calm my soul, and adventures are what I live for. And I'm always looking for more people to share the adventure.

PHILOSOPHY

Memories are better than dreams.
Live. Love. That's it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Extremely positive. I feel really fortunate to be a part of couchsurfing, it is an incredible tool to have access to in bringing people of different cultures and backgrounds together.

Interests

Learning Spanish
Sustainability
Alternative Construction
Wilderness
Dancing
Food
Volunteering
Backpacking
Clmbing Trees

• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• shopping
• traveling
• metalworking
• backpacking
• skiing
• volunteering
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to put here!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I rode my bicycle 1500 miles from portland to San Diego and that felt pretty cool!

Teach, Learn, Share

I've worn many hats and tried my hand at a lot of things at this point....what I'm most excited about these days is metalworking (I just acquired an anvil and a blower so I can start blacksmithing soon!) and backcountry skills. I love to teach what i know and learn from people I meet along the way!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendly attitude, flexibility, cleanliness, happy to cook meals, get out and share experiences or just lay low if that's what needs to happen!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Cambodia, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States