Working summers in the John Muir Wildnerness portion of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California has been absolutely amazing. Anytime a day off of work comes around, I am lucky enough to be surrounded by nature and already in the heart of the wilderness, which means the opportunity to delve deeper to it is right at the sole of my hiking boots! Whether it's been day hikes or backpacking trips, I've always had the urge to get out and explore the natural beauty surrounding us in the world and have a constant hunger to discover the treasures the rest of the world has to offer.