The outdoor industry is full of images and stories of men immersing themselves in wilderness, great landscapes and epic Adventures. Men are described, captured in photos and filmed exploring new routes, demonstrating techniques, and testing the latest equipment – it seems to be a man’s world.

We thought we’d offer some key reasons why you might NOT choose a career in Outdoor Education, Adventure Sports or Adventure Travel.

Lots of people start working in the outdoor and adventure industry as seasonal outdoor instructors. It’s a great way to work flexibly and get a variety of experience.

Forging a career in the Outdoor and Adventure industry takes training, experience and investment...

Brilliant courses in North Wales. Great instructors and coaches. Accommodation and food included. One price - no hidden costs. Get your course booked!

The answer to no-faff all adventure camping every family needs...

The beach is such an integral part of our lives, so it's important we equip our children with the essential skills to be able to protect themselves and enjoy the water safely.

We're looking for a brilliant administrator to keep Land & Wave ship-shape and on track. £21,000 a year + quarterly 'profit share' bonus. based on 40 hours a week. Start in July or August. Flexible hours if required.

We’re running £1 SUP Safety & Rookie Lifeguard sessions over the months of May & June. These are a chance for local people to come along and improve their knowledge of how to stay safe out around water.

There are so many amazing things happening in Dorset this half term we thought it'd be useful to put them into one handy list!

We’re running Rookie Lifeguard Bronze Award for the bonkers price of £1, so local little Beach Bums enjoy our amazing coastline safely.

Whether you’re new to paddling or thinking about starting to SUP, this is a chance to learn the essential safety skills to stay safe on the water with your board. It’s ideal for locals who plan to SUP on the Poole and Bournemouth coastline this year.

Sandbanks Outdoor Fitness is HERE! Train at the beach with Land & Wave and The Dorset PT. Fresh air, sea views and good vibes. Endorphin rush here we come...

Mount Parnassus is two hours from central Athens. It's grandest peaks are 2500 meters high. Access is easy, accommodation and food are cheap. Climb snowy mountains during the day then swim in the Mediterranean in the evening sun.

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.