Justine and her partner Keith, emigrated to New Zealand in 2008 and ran their own watersports company in lively surf town, Raglan. Now back in the UK, Justine reflects on her time living away and shares her advice for those thinking about making the move.

Trail running is a great way to experience the outdoors, and can awaken an entirely different mindset from road running. And Dorset is the perfect place to take your first tentative steps.

Volunteering for the Swanage Lifeboat Crew plays a big role in Rich's life. But how does he balance it with caring for a young family and working full time job? Who pays the price?

Crab Apple is looking for a chef, to start as soon as possible, someone who’ll bring lots of new energy and ideas into our kitchen and inspire wedding clients with great flavours and fantastic food.

Matt's been busy prepping for his MIA (Mountain Instructor Award) assessment this September. He's been in Wales getting some quality mountain days with clients to practice his skills. Here's the second part of his MIA Logbook diary.

Rain, hail, wet feet and the fear of getting lost. Alex Mortimer asks Why? Why climb that mountain? Why brave the elements? Why accept the mental and physical challenge?

If you're the school parent who always makes things happen, then put your organising skills to use and enjoy the benefits. Free child place for every 5 children you book up for Easter Holiday Clubs.

Preparing for your M.I.A assessment (Mountain Instructor Award) is notoriously tough. Matt Roberts shares his logbook diaries as he builds up his experience and gets ready to complete the biggest qualification of his career to date.

"I’m finally working for a company that appreciates how important personal development is." Lead Instructor, Alex Mortimer, speaks about his experience of juggling work, home and upskilling and how Land & Wave's 'Personal Development Days' help ease the load.

Land & Wave has grown because we provide a high quality experience that's supported by great administration, marketing, software and systems. We still do what our industry does well and we've added what other industries do better.

If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, does it actually make a sound? If we go running without an app, did it actually happen? Ben Lewis discusses whether outdoor tech is making outdoor adventure better or worse.

What are the bare wardrobe essentials for an active, outdoorsy lifestyle? And what are the golden rules when it comes to packing and preparing for a day out/weekend away?

We're looking for management Jedi who understands the Adventure industry and it's unique challenges and opportunities. We'd love someone with a track record of getting the best from a team of independent minded, intelligent and experienced people.

What are the bare wardrobe and equipment essentials that any outdoor enthusiast shouldn’t be without? What happens when you fail to prepare properly? Fail to prepare, prepare to fail - Ben learns this the hard way as he takes a winter dip at Worbarrow Bay!

You’ve made your promises. Paid your gym membership. And three weeks in you’re struggling for motivation. Gyms have their place, but you can’t beat mixing it up with a little outdoors action. 

We all realise the importance of play when it comes to childhood development. Play helps children develop language skills, it teaches social interaction, the importance of sharing, of working together, of laughter. Play improves physical fitness and dexterity and fuels the imagination. Play is also crucial for relieving stress. So why do we stop playing as we get older?