Life at Castle Black can be tough. It’s cold, management sucks, and the dating scene leaves a lot to be desired. But as with all thankless jobs, the people working there are really the unsung heroes of the realm. Without them, we’d all be lifeless zombies with blue Gatorade-colored eyes. So take a moment and join in as we take a never-before-seen journey into the daily life of a Watcher on the Wall. These rare photos come to us graciously via the Snapchat story of one young Jon Snow, bastard of Winterfell.

Hey, Jon. You’re a hero, you know that? A real hero.