Hobbies / Interests

I like to keep things pretty exciting when I'm not doing astronomy. Here are links to info about my hobbies / interests.


Skydiving
 
I first jumped out of a perfectly good airplane in November of 1998. I loved it so much, I kept doing it and went through a student training program.  I now have over 350 jumps, am part of a 4-way FS team "Booty Surf", and enjoy flying through the sky with my Stiletto 135. On a clear, calm summer weekend you can be sure to find me jumping out of a Twin Otter down at Skydive Chicago...
 
 
  • Skydive Chicago
  • UW-Madison Skydiving Club
  • World Free-Fall Convention
  • U.S. Parachutist Association
  • Ground-Rush
  • Flying through clouds

     
     
    Ice Hockey
     
    I've been playing ice hockey for a few years. These days you can find me on the ice for intramurals, summer leagues, and pick-up games.
     
  • Camp Randall Sports Center
  • U.S. College Hockey Online
  • UW Badgers Men's Ice Hockey
  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • National Hockey League
  • Kohl Center at UW

     
     
    Ultimate Disc
     
    When it warms up outside, I play ultimate disc. It's a lot like soccer, but with a frisbee. I played with the U. Toledo Disc-I's as an undergrad. Now I play in intramurals, fall and summer leagues, and plenty of  pickup games.
     
     
  • Madison Ultimate Frisbee Association
  • Ultimate Player's Association
  • Live Ultimate Action

     
    Snowboarding
     
    When winter in Madison takes over, it's time to throw myself down snow-covered hills with a board on my feet.
    Maybe someday that will be me...

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