CURRENT MISSION

Enjoying life and trying to travel as much as possible :)

ABOUT ME

I am a very fun, friendly, open minded, and driven individual. I'd say that being in the outdoors defines me - I love riding and racing mountain bikes and ski all winter long. During the summer I'm always up for a backpacking adventure or a surf session. I love being in social settings, partying, and am an optimistic person.

PHILOSOPHY

Everything works itself out in the end. I've never had something go so completely wrong that it has affected my life in a seriously bad way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

One of my favorite parts of traveling is meeting new people and building worldwide connections. My goal with couch surfing is to continue building that network. I would love to host you if you come to Santa Cruz, or if nothing else, show you around and grab a drink or two!

Also! If you're interested in quitting your job in a few years and traveling around the Western US in a customized Dodge Sprinter van skiing, mountain biking, etc... contact me! We should talk.

Interests

-Outdoor Recreation
-Working towards living a more sustainable lifestyle
-Reading the Economist
-Learning new things, especially how things work (I'm an engineer) and reading about renewable energy projects and ideas.
-Socializing
-Stuffing 10 lbs of shit in a 5 lb bag
-Partying
-Art museums

• arts
• partying
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• backpacking
• surfing
• skiing
• economics
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

I don't watch a whole lot of TV but my favorite movies are comedies. Favorite books would be "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man." I like just about any kind of music, except country.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Any awesome powder day in Tahoe or an epic ride in Santa Cruz. The feelings of floating, shredding, endorphins, and great scenery with friends can't be beat.

Seeing South America and spending time in New Zealand are also tops on my list. South Africa is a pretty sweet place as well.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy exchanging ideas with people and try to stay on top of current events.