CURRENT MISSION

To have one more powder day this season!

ABOUT ME

I am from New York's Hudson Valley, though its been years since my full time status there. The beauty of my first home place is easily overlooked due to encroaching suburbia. Going north, I spent several amazing and productive years in New York's Champlain Valley, near to the Adirondack blue line and Montreal Canada and wonderful VT. Near to my heart for the people and experiences which transformed my life there. I've been all over the US and around the world but there are so very many places yet to see. The more I put myself out there the smaller the world gets, the more wonderful people I meet and the more I am inspired.
more on me here:
http://www.myspace.com/n_i_l_s

PHILOSOPHY

Be a Good Human. Happiness comes from within, I am responsible for creating and caring for all the wonderful in my life. Roll with whats good but be progressive and positive. I'd rather create positive energy than spend it away by being negative. Don't push the river.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Always be out there spreading the good word, getting connected and helping others to be connected too. I love to make new friends.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Somewhat limited so far, but so far so amazing. This is an amazing resource which I will be taking advantage of into the future whether I need a couch or have a couch.

Interests

mountains and oceans, skiing, climbing, small boat sailing, all manner of outdoor recreating, photography, community, traveling, music, good food, organic agriculture, my '81 diesel vw pickup, alternative fuels, good times.

• books
• photography
• beauty
• dining
• boating
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• kayaking
• sailing
• skiing
• rock climbing
• agriculture
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

music: most
books: The Madman, The Alchemist, Dharma Bums, Sometimes A Great Notion

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

kayaking in alaska, back country ski touring in the wasatch, great walks in New Zealand, in my youth played carnegie hall in a string orchestra... living in Portland is pretty great too.

Teach, Learn, Share

book making, creating community, adventuring in the outdoors, photography, permaculture, the meaning of life and living the good life, guitar improv, vw diesel mechanics, much more

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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