The outdoors has always been a special place for me. Growing up going taking camping trips with my father, grandfather, uncles and cousins was a year round thing. Some of our camping and hiking spots have been passed down from generation to generation, for us it’s more than just another hobby. The memories and the life lessons I learned from each trip has always stuck with me. Ive been able to apply many of those lessons and teaching moments to my every day life, from perseverance, and resilience, to respect and appreciation for life and the outdoors. As I grew up I met a group of people in my current job who share the same interest. Going on trips with my brothers is an amazing experience on and off the trial. We built bonds and shared experiences that will never be forgotten. Being able to get away from the fast pace life and wake up next to a flowing river, the sun rising over the mountains, and truly experiencing nature is something that cannot be replicated any other way. The outdoors for us is more than a hobby, it’s a necessity.

~Donavan M.

Firefighter/Paramedic