CURRENT MISSION

Survive through the school year so I can travel at the end.

ABOUT ME

Like all of you my great passion in life is exploring new places and cultures. I went on my first airplane ride when I graduated from high school (to Europe) and it has been in my blood ever since. In between trips I go to school, hike, bike, rock climb, camp, snowboard, give people food and beer, tell jokes, teach college students, brew beer, and compete in karate. I love art (especially sculpture and photography) and I am trying to learn to play the guitar. Man that's hard! Other than that I am just a really honest, kind, positive guy.

PHILOSOPHY

Enjoying something out of every day. I am very lucky to live in Salt Lake City where there is so much natural beauty. Every single day I look up at the mountains or the blue skies and think, "what an amazing day!" I am a very positive person, and I believe in the philosophy of kindness.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

To be honest I have yet to surf anyones couch. I have had a few couch surfers stay with me though, and that is pretty fun. I plan to take better advantage of you fine people in the future, perhaps when my sister and I go to Peru next summer.

Interests

• arts
• photography
• beauty
• dining
• beer
• traveling
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• snowboarding
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Snatch, Memento, Fight Club, A Love Song for Bobby Long, and more. Books: East of Eden, The Source, The Power of One, and more.
Music: Michael Franti, The Postal Service, Mike Barnet, The Decemberists, and more

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Going to Mount Everest base camp was pretty amazing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States