I have a daughter (born 2000) who will be with me some of the time. I *love* the outdoors. I cycle and climb. I mostly ride in the Santa Cruz Mts but also do 2 day Sierra rides. I mostly climb in the Sierras (Yosemite and elsewhere) but have climbed all over including Alaska, Peru and Nepal. Tuolumne is my favorite place on the planet. I'm an environmentalist and member of numerous environmental organizations. Of the world's major religions, only Buddhism appeals. I'm an amateur birder, know some wild flowers and gather wild mushrooms (mostly chanterelles). I'm a loyal friend, although I sometimes can lose track of when I last saw or talked to them. I'm straightforward and honest. I enjoy fine food and wine in good company. I'm a fishaterian.

I am adventurous, easy-going, and unconventional

raising my daughter, working, climbing, riding, being a friend, making the world a better place (my solar system, at long last, is now operational)

programming, listening, pullups, crosswords, not getting lost

eyes

Books: LOTR, War & Peace, Loren Eiseley anything, Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Mists of Avalon, Dune, Shogun
Movies: LOTR, Star Wars, To Kill a Mockingbird, Dr Zhivago, Chariots of Fire, Aliens Music: classic rock, classical (esp Beethoven)
Food: French, Chinese, Indian, Thai

my daughter, friends/family, nature, time to myself, sleep, Tuolumne

raising my daughter, work, where to climb/ride

at home or on the road with rack and ropes

you love/like the outdoorsI