I packed my gear into the truck and began the long drive up the winding mountain road to reach the basecamp for my hiking trip. After several hours on the isolated road, I arrived at the small campsite nestled in the forested valley at 7,000 feet, where I would meet up with my fellow hikers to begin our multi-day trek along the mountain trails. With the tents set up and a meal cooked over the campfire, I was ready to get some rest before our early start the next morning to begin our adventure in the mountains.