Outdoor Career Profiles

First aid training is a basic requirement of outdoor instructors to ensure they're ready to help participants when things go wrong. Alex Lithgow talks to us about his work in training others to administer wilderness first aid.

Forest School teachers plan sessions that teach children about the natural world, spark curiosity and facilitate free play. Emma Dean, a qualified teacher based in a pre-school, tells us more about developing a forest school.

Ah Ho is a self-employed outdoor instructor (AKA freelancer). Freelancing allows him the flexibility to choose when and for whom he works.

Mindfulness practitioner helps people to relax, be present and connect with themselves and nature.

Rope technicians specialise in using ropes and related equipment to access steep ground and provide safe climbing experiences in outdoor settings.

El first came to Hong Kong from the UK as a short-term seasonal instructor. Four years later, she is still here and working as a programme coordinator leading schools outdoor learning weeks and summer camps

Starting your own outdoor business is one way to produce an income, have control over your life and do what you love. Dick Chan speaks about the pros and cons of being a small business owner.