I have worked in the outdoors for over 40 years. 35 of those years working as an Outdoor Education Instructor and Operations Manager for the Education Authority. While I hold qualifications for activities both on land and water, it’s the mountains that are my first love. I have walked and climbed in many amazing places around the world, but I hold the Mournes close to my heart. While on the competitive side I have taken part in numerous Mountain Marathons, Ultra Marathons and Orienteering races throughout the UK and Ireland and beyond.