Hey dudes, I am an adventurous, well-seasoned traveler looking to put myself out there and enjoy the moment. The world is huge and I plan on seeing my fair share of it. I love meeting friendly people and building relationships. I grew up on the ski slopes of Vail Colorado, which eventually brought me down under to New Zealand for the swapped seasons, and I ended up marrying a kiwi!

PLEASE NOTE:
I travel with my wife Zoe - a New Zealander who likes to garden, do yoga, and spend most of her time outdoors.
Find her profile here:
https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/zoe-eccles

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Stepping out of your comfort zone is part of growing up and opening yourself up to the world. Couchsurfing is a fantastic way to guide you on your journey through life, and I want to be a part of that.

Interests

I love traveling, the ups and downs, the excitement, but most of all, the memories :).
Being on the mountain is my passion, snowboarding is my life.
I also love good food! I will spend a pretty penny on a meal out, or a few dollars on street food, and will always be down to drink a craft brew at a local pub. I am a novice at brewing beer, but I am looking to delve deeper into the craft.

• dining
• beer
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• snowboarding
• swimming
• languages
• tourism
• learning languages
• bushcraft
• brewing
• wild

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Moby Dick,
Movies: The Lord of the Rings, Monsters Inc, The Incredibles, Dazed and Confused, Almost Famous,
Music: The Beatles, Metallica, Elton John, Billy Joel, BeeGees,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I swam in an ice cold lake in the middle of the Swiss Alps. Breathtakingly beautiful and literally breathtaking.

Teach, Learn, Share

A recent life lesson:
Always be true to yourself. Do not ever worry about money, the money will come.

I am looking for friends who can share with me their knowledge on:
Wild camping,
Survival and wilderness experiences,
Bush crafts,
Old world skills - such as brewing beer, building chicken coops, putting together wooden barrels.

In turn, I will share the things I have learnt along the road.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Tales and experiences. Good company, good laughs, good beer.

I can also share my time. If you need help with something around the house or the farm, handiworks and the like, I can help out.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States