Hello! I'm Valorie and I'm currently spending my summer break exploring the National Parks of the West. I'm working on getting as many backpacking/hiking miles as possible while visiting the parks.

Back in the real world- I'm going to school full time with a plan to pursue a career in clinical counseling and start my own practice in Sisters, OR.

Last summer I hike the OR & WA sections of the PCT. In the past, I've been a sailor, dive instructor, midwifery assistant, photographer, and project manager.

For fun, I love backpacking, camping, hiking, caving, surfing, and diving.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To make new friends while traveling this summer and share the experience of exploring the National Parks.

Interests

• writing
• photography
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• caving
• cider

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I helped my friends produce a video cataloging the melting glacier on Mount Hood. It was a pretty amazing experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guam, Thailand, United States