The Collective

Work and play are a blend of whitewater and words for Canadian writer Carmen Kuntz. Now based out of Slovenia, she has experienced many remote parts of the world from the seat of a kayak.

Professional tree climber, expert tree rigger and rope safety specialist, Waldo has over 15 years of experience in remote-location rigging and has trained extensively around the globe in wide-ranging rope-based disciplines.

Expedition kayaker and adventure author Sal, can usually be found in deep, committing canyons, exploring unknown whitewater and dropping off tall waterfalls. Sal’s led multiple first-descents all over the world, often in some pretty weird and wonderful places!

Chamonix-based mountain athlete and photographer, Aaron’s on a mission to showcase the best of homegrown adventures through the British Adventure Collective. Aaron spends his winters skiing big mountains in the Alps and summers mountain biking, running or paddling. He dreams big with regular endurance challenges and his camera usually comes along for the ride.

A UK based commercial photographer, Lena can often be found climbing, skiing, surfing or glued to a screen with an editing software. She’s a passionate advocate for environmental progress from carbon offsetting to a circular economy.

Lisa Paarvio is a Finnish pro photographer, outdoor adventurer and storyteller who has spent the last decade travelling the world, capturing moments of transcendent beauty.

Adventure-driven outdoor photographer, born and raised in a Southern Italy city, Francesco discovered the mountains and the outdoor life only in his 20s, making his thirst for the outdoors and adventures unquenchable.

Tom is a UK based professional climber who enjoys the adventures of home as much as the wild highs of the Himalayas.

Mark is a passionate climber, whose dream days are spent soloing easy routes in the big hills, dashing down at last light for pizza. He’s a writer, qualified Mountain Leader & Climbing Instructor, and has even won a few photography awards.

Explorer, photographer, and television host working in extreme environments around the world, Ben uses his unique combination of skills like paragliding, rock climbing, and cave diving to reach places that have been beyond the reach of explorers of the past.

Having spent a decade in Northern Canada guiding expeditions on horseback and on a snowboard, Karla is currently weaving her love of photography and health with her wilderness skills to mentor young woman.

After loosing the use of his right arm in Afghanistan, Martin Hewitt embarked to climb the highest mountain on every continent and walk unsupported, unassisted to the Geographic North and South Poles.

Diver, mountaineer, climber and paraglider pilot, Will communicates his passion for adventure through his photography and writing and is the author of several books.

Scott is an adventure and lifestyle photographer/creative. Passionate for visual storytelling, dedicated to highlighting inspiring humans and nature around the globe.

Jan develops and promotes underrated and underexposed adventure destinations through his work as an expedition leader, guidebook author and outdoor tourism consultant in places like Iraqi Kurdistan, Tajikistan and Uganda, where he currently lives with his family.

Producer, photographer and multi-sports athlete, bringing new ideas into the cycling world and striving to discover the beautiful world through the sports.

Outdoor and adventure photographer from Scotland, Adam discovered the Highlands in his early 20s. They’ve taken hold of his imagination ever since.

A story-telling adventure photographer and former athlete, Ed might be found anywhere from the depths of a river canyon to a corniced mountain summit.

Richard is a Scottish travel & lifestyle photographer and co-author of Wild Guide Scotland.

Steve has been at the cutting edge of UK sport climbing for over 25 years. But it’s not just about sport climbing. Bouldering, trad, multi-pitch, DWS, big wall, Steve’s all in.

International mountain leader, adventure photographer and ultra running coach, whether fastpacking, ski mountaineering, sea kayaking or bikepacking, Sam’s passion in the outdoors can be summed up in one word – journey.

Tom is a freelance writer and occasional photographer, happiest when he’s a little lost.

Having travelled extensively with a camera in hand, filmmaker and photographer Rupert is inspired by the natural world and moments of wonder.

Having spent 10 years in the Royal Marine Commandos, Aldo now provides safety services in some of the world’s most extreme environments for some of the world’s largest TV and film productions.

Rotimi is the founder of Clmbxr – a climbing community filled with the soundtrack of black-British London culture with representation at its centre.

Dedicated to documenting our extreme subterranean world, Robbie is an accomplished explorer, creating unique images of the world beneath our feet.

North Wales based adventure photographer, happy being in or on the sea, lakes, mountains and crags usually with a camera.

Expedition and performance chef, Kieran is an International Mountain Leader and aspirant Arctic wilderness guide with more than two decades of experience leading, teaching and cooking on four continents.

Tim spent 7 years as a Royal Marine; becoming a Mountain Leader and cold weather warfare instructor. Since leaving, he pursues his passion in mountaineering and wingsuit BASE jumping, setting challenges in remote corners of the world.

Mountain sports photographer based in Scotland. In his element during the depths of winter, he has an unusual appetite for cold, wet and challenging conditions, capturing images of people testing themselves in mountain environments.

As a professional photographer Dan has documented pioneering adventure in some of the world’s wildest and challenging locations, from snow camping among polar bears in the Arctic, to mountain biking in Afghanistan and North Korea.

Hannah is an award-winning photographer and journalist who works tirelessly to shine the spotlight on women in action sports. She shows the real faces, telling genuine stories of those involved in the niche culture to inspire others to get involved and society as a whole.