The Beyond Adventure Team

THE BEYOND ADVENTURE TEAM

At Beyond Adventure our staff are at the heart of our values. We are lucky to work with such dedicated, professional and passionate individuals. 

Our core team have dedicated their lives to the outdoors and are full time, highly qualified outdoor professionals, they are extremely experienced in delivering fun and valuable learning experiences to a wide range of clients. To support our core team we have a team of freelance and associate staff who, as well as having top level qualifications and experience, match our core values and ethos here at Beyond Adventure. 

THE SOURCE OF OUR STRENGTH IS OUR PEOPLE

CORE TEAM

Mark - Senior Instructor

Growing up in North Wales, the mountains, lakes and rivers, represented the adventure that I dreamed of as a child. Weekends spent in the mountains and on the water with my family, scouts and air cadets fuelled that passion, so when I had the chance to choose a career in this industry I enrolled on a College course, 20 years ago and well, ‘The rest is history’ as they say! Very quickly I realised that been on the water was where my enthusiasm lay. Since then kayaking and canoeing has defined my life, pursuing expeditions around the world.

The main reason I continue doing what I do is I get the opportunity to set foot in places that very few people have been and places that take effort to get there. Seeing people challenge themselves in new environments and try new things, and watch them show resilience and good humour, quite often in the face of adversity, because the sun doesn’t always shine! 

My Qualifications allow to take people into these wild, beautiful, and remote places, and also train and assess the next generation of Instructors and guides

All this in the place I now call home, Scotland!

Ross - Managing Director

I have been fortunate to have been introduced to Scotland’s wilderness at an early age and it has always been where I have felt most at ease. I count myself very lucky to have turned this passion for the outdoors into a career and helping people discover the challenges and benefits that lie within nature's playground  is a dream come true.

I am immensely proud of Beyond Adventure, our staff and the people we work with. 

When not working I love to go on microadventures of my own, whether it is on bike, board or boat - usually with my family and friends.

Steve - Founder and Director

Steve has worked full-time in outdoor education for the past 25 years. He holds the British Canoeing Coaching Diploma (UKCC Level 4) as well as a British Canoe Union Level 5 Coach award as well as holding Scottish Mountain Leader Training Boards Summer and Winter Awards and various ski qualifications.

His particular passion is the outdoors and those activities which take place in an expedition or journey context, hence the emphasis placed on open canoeing and expeditioning in our Beyond Adventure programmes.

Steve also acts as Technical Advisor to many Outdoor Centres across the UK in both open canoeing and kayaking.

Julie - Office Ninja

Jules has been involved with Beyond Adventure almost from the beginning, her technological expertise has made her an invaluable and longstanding team member. Jules is the glue that holds together the Beyond Adventure team. She is really active and likes to hit the slopes when the snow is about and enjoys long distance biking journeys with good friends. Journeying and exploring are her passions and she keeps the team well fed with her delicious baking. Jules used to teach Maths and Computing so she is the perfect person to keep the Beyond Adventure office in good order.

Kieran Morren - Instructor

BA is a place where learning and development is at the forefront of every adventure. I am always encouraged to better myself and my skills, supported and encouraged by a great team of friends.

I love having the opportunity to share places I love with people who don’t get to experience them everyday like I do. Experiencing these places through adventures enables me to connect with people and the outdoors.

Pete Hardiman - Instructor

Pete has worked with Beyond Adventure for the past 4 seasons and is a boundless source of energy around the base.

Passionate about all activities in the water, the mountain and trails, he is the perfect guide for inspiring adventurers in Scotland. 

He is never hard to spot, Pete does not do bland colours and his high vis outfits highlight his personality!

Will Holland - Instructor

Will has worked with us for the last 3 seasons and part of the core team for the last 2 years (although it feels like a lot longer!

Ever cheerful, he is hugely passionate about every activity he guides. Whether he is in the canyons and rivers, lochs or hills, his joy for the outdoors shines through. 

A dedicated coach, Will is well placed to take you to the next level of your paddling, whether it be in canoes or on boards!

Our Freelance Team 

Beyond Adventure are lucky to have a dedicated team of freelance, outdoor professionals that compliment our core team on a day to day basis. 

Chosen to work with us not only for their qualifications, but also their experience, the passion they show for guiding and their dedication to providing unrivalled experiences for our customers.

They are a massive part of our team and we are forever grateful for their hard work.

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