A southern California native, Garin got his first taste of international travel in the US Navy. Now Garin is most content travelling and experiencing all that the world has to offer. In 2013, Garin got the opportunity to join his passion for travel and his vocation by joining the REI Adventures team as the Manager of Customer Service and Sales. In his spare time, Garin is a volunteer Wilderness Ranger in the Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest.