I am married and live with my wife, Barb, and our Samoyed dog, Farley. I love hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and packrafting. I have spent the last 34 years exploring the beauty of Alaska.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to be able to travel inexpensively and meet local people. They usually know the best places to go on outings, what to see, and they can teach me a lot about places I am traveling. I am not a person who wants to travel on cruises or stay in fancy hotels. I would much rather experience a place from a local's perspective.

Interests

Backpacking
Hiking
Packrafting
Mountain biking
Backcountry skiing
Skate skiing
Birdwatching

• dogs
• beauty
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

Growing up in the 60's in the Bay Area, I got to see a lot of bands. My favorites include Santana, Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers. I also like Jack Johnson, Jackson Brown, and Old Crow Medicine Show.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't know if I've done anything amazing, but I have climbed Mt. Rumble from the west side, Bashful Peak, and many other peaks in Chugach State Park.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my backcountry knowledge and a lot of information about outdoor activities in Alaska.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge about the beautiful state of Alaska. I have a lot of stories and backcountry knowledge about where to go and when.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia