CURRENT MISSION

ride bike and ski as much as possible

ABOUT ME

i dropped out of the rat race a long time ago and have no plans on trying to catch up. i prefer the outdoors to the indoors. (that was 2009) update: married and back in the rat race. love living in salida.

PHILOSOPHY

shaf hat un ess gut (pennsylvania dutch - work hard and eat good)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

i hosted several people when i was living in arizona.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

i'm new to the couchsurfing experience. i've heard a few good recommendations from friends.

Interests

reading. running. mountain biking. hiking. making music with friends. unspoiled landscapes.

• running
• reading
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

musicians i appreciate: steve earle. todd snider. lucinda williams. willie nelson.
movies i remember: three amigos. nobody's fool.
favorite authors: ed abbey, barbara kingsolver, terry tempest williams, david james duncan.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cuba, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States