Jed Milroy
Jed became an outdoor guide, because he wanted to share his love for swift water and steep rocks. His interest in ideas and meaning led him to study philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. He also followed courses on outdoor and environmental education. His approach to adventure education now combines the analytics of philosophy with social anthropology. Jed believes there is an urgent need for a new strategy concerning the way we live and think on almost every level.
As an accomplished musician, Jed has been part of international rock act 'The Aliens' amongst many other musical projects including 'Emotional Literacy' work in primary schools, and the infamous Glastonbury Music Festival.
Ian Disturnal
Ian’s life has been dominated by a passion for the natural and life sciences. His love of outdoor adventures, especially in the mountains, planted the seed for awareness of natural systems. Ian’s broad studies at The University of Wales included biology, climatology, development, and physical education. Ian’s compassionate facilitation style engages people creatively, inspiring action.
Ian sees that stepping away from our daily routine and learning to live creatively and joyfully are fundamentally the most important steps toward a sustainable, peaceful future.
Thilo Kunzemann
Thilo has worked as a freelance journalist in Africa and Europe and is currently Editor-in-Chief of the Allianz Corporate Social Responsibility website. He has been climbing and skiing for twenty years and is motivated by the desire to preserve the nature and mountains he loves so dearly. His interest in Outdoor Eco-Education is fueled by the desire to teach and learn from others and the belief that you cannot love what you do not know. Thilo has studied journalism, political sciences, and philosophy at the University of Munich and the Institute of Political Studies in Grenoble.
Andrew Lagan
Andy grew up living by the beach in his homeland of New Zealand. He fell in love with mountains while at Mount Aspiring college, Wanaka, and has spent the last ten years pursuing high level freeride snowboarding, travelling and studying philosophy at Auckland University. Andy believes that the connection with nature one can feel whilst pushing your limits in adventure activities can spark reflection and beautiful action in our lives. Andy, now based in Chamonix, France, spends the rest of his time climbing, skateboarding and surfing.
Alexander Maughan
Alex has been working as a qualified outdoor educator since 2002 and holds a degree in outdoor studies from the University of Cumbria, England. He has experience in many different aspects, from teaching mountaineering skills to development training and eco-education. Having lived and worked in some of the more remote areas of the British Isles, Alex is aware of the effect wild and beautiful places have upon our physical and mental well being. When he does not work, Alex will probably be out rock climbing or ascending frozen Scottish mountains.
Dirk Uhlig
Dirk started climbing in 2000 and has since ascended to become a top-class international rock climber. Dirk studies at the University of Erfurt to become a teacher in Physical Education, Mathematics and German. He still finds the time to coach sport-climbing and work with children and elderly people. Dirk’s enthusiasm and insights into outdoor experiences and ecological awareness has led him into the field of eco-adventure education. Dirk believes we must re-connect with nature at a deeper level if we are to act and live truly responsibly and sustainably.
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