Hobbies

I run a small chess and beer club. The format is simple: show up, play some chess, drink some beer. By the end of the night everyone is playing at roughly the same level, which is either a feature or a bug depending on how seriously you take your Elo.

I've hiked in almost every national park in the US and a few in Canada. My favorite local area is Linville Gorge, about two hours from Charlotte and genuinely one of the more rugged places you can hike on the east coast. Poorly marked trails, serious elevation, and views that make the whole thing worth it. I'm out there most weekends when the weather cooperates.