I am currently finishing up my Master in Geosciences at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. I was first attracted to Earth Science as a snowboarder and later a surfer. I have had many snowboard seasons with over 100 days and worked at Mt.Baker, Squaw Valley and Mammoth Lakes. I have been living in San Diego for over 5 years now and surf at least 100 days a year. I mostly ride a shortboard but I have many surfboards for guests to use and I am experienced in fixing them:) I also enjoy craft beer, golf, and tennis. I live in a small one bedroom with my significant other, but we have a nice living room available within walking distance to the beach, bars and restaurants in Pacific Beach

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We (GF and I) are open to meeting new people and travelers. We also want to take an extended snowboard roadtrip this winter and are looking for hosts near resorts valid with the Ikon Pass. We can host you while you surf or enjoy the ocean and you can host us while we snowboard! Win-Win!

Interests

• wine
• beer
• music
• guitar
• fishing
• hiking
• surfing
• sailing
• skiing
• snowboarding
• tennis
• golf
• beaches
• mountain biking
• spearfishing
• moutains
• beer and wine
• backcountry skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Deadwood
Star Trek
Firefly

Music lover (Hip-hop, electronic, classic rock, folk)
Ratatat, Flume, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Nas, The Roots, Jimi Hendrix

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've gone overnight backcountry snowboarding solo in Lake Tahoe

Teach, Learn, Share

I was a snowboard instructor at Squaw Valley
I have taught many people to surf
I want to learn Spanish better
I want to play more golf

What I Can Share with Hosts

I make good breakfasts! Pancakes and scrambles are my specialties. Cleaning house. Home improvement. Whatever you need!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland