This is a personal account of how I changed my life and ended up doing what I do now… something I love. It is not meant to be a blue print for how to change your life but more a series of lessons I have learnt on my life’s journey that may be of use […]
Tools of the Trade – Five Ten Freerider Elements review
In an occasional series I will be reviewing some of the equipment needed to help you get out there and have some adventures; This week I shall be looking at a mountain biking stalwart; The iconic Five Ten Freerider Elements. Size tested: UK9 EU43 Weight: 881g (Pair size 9) If you only have a […]
10 ways to get more out of your time outdoors
Sometimes going outdoors can seem like a chore. I have often worked with (particularly) young people who get easily bored outdoors unless there is something to hold their attention. Of course this is not just a criticism of young people, I have had such difficulties working with all ages. In fact it is one of […]
7 ideas for adventures in the UK
Adventure noun “An exciting or very unusual experience. Participation in exciting undertakings or enterprises. A bold, usually risky undertaking; hazardous action of uncertain outcome.” (Dictionary.com) The reason I love the outdoors is that it can give us so much, whether that is physical; exercise, learning a new skill. Psychological; personal development or social; meeting […]
Pre-Christmas message
It’s at this time of year we look forward to being with friends and family and enjoying some well-earned time off…well most of us…It’s also a time to look back and reflect over the past year and also to look forward to what next year might bring. This time last year I was sunning myself […]