They call me nature boy.

No, no…not the decorated wrestler-superstar of the 80’s (confusing, yes), but rather an endearing name apt for a follower of the forest. Lover of lakes. A wanderer; finding myself on the dirt path less travelled. High peaks must be summited, caves explored. When not lost about the woods, I like to ride my bike. If the craving is for adrenaline: it’s down the mountain. If the craving is for burritos: it’s down the street—quickly.

I try to fill my days with relaxing and varied hobbies: woodworking, gardening, reading, or learning new skills. Social hobbies include board games, shared laughs, and dancing loosely to music; live or recorded. Some weekends I succumb to the siren call of sleeping in or, more tempting, billiards and beer at a local dive. As for weeknights, I like to exercise followed by expanding my talents in the kitchen.

After earning my degree in Geology, I worked in the environmental industry in Delaware. Realizing I wasn’t able to thrive in that environment, I moved out west to the high mountains of California. There I spent the summer fighting wildfire with the help of Smokey and the motley crew of others also in search of something new. Once the fire bug bit, I found myself moving north to beautiful Missoula, Montana.

Before and after fire season, I try to stay on the move. Whether volunteering at the local cinema, fixing bikes at the community shop, or just putting miles on my truck, it's always the same motto: Full days.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Passing it along: offering good company, a couch to crash on, and the best pizza spot in town. Here to remind others that good people exist, and good people are appreciated.

Music, Movies, and Books

Sucker for scratchy vinyl, suspenseful crime thrillers, murder/mystery, and dramas with that good cinematography.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

2016 Runner-Up Fried Mushroom Eating Competition

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Laos, Mexico, Thailand