Southern California native that’s lived here the majority of my life. Most might think that living in the Los Angeles region would make me a city slicker, but I’m not. Truthfully, I avoid the metropolis areas of Los Angeles as much as possible, but it's nice to live in a place where ilI can hike a snow covered peak, a desert canyon and cool of at the beach all in the same day. From childhood, the great outdoors or more specifically the mountains have been the place where I've felt mostly at peace. From camping and fishing to hiking and backpacking throughout my state, I’ve gained a tremendous appreciation for the world around us.