Arctic Gold Expedition

Enjoying our snowy updates from the comfort of your armchair? Not fancying the cold…. How about a hunt for gold? Join us 6th-12th September on a gold claim in Finland to try your hand at prospecting.

What We Do

This is what we do video. Settling for mediocrity is an incredibly high price to pay for a feeling of relative safety. See for yourself what can be achieved when you look beyond… Watch now

Young Expedition Leaders Programme

Was that the best yet? We had an absolutely Fabulous kickoff to the Young Expedition Leaders Programme. Four of our previous students returned this year to take their skills to the next level… Check out their blog posts.

Royal Geographical Society

Mat has been made a fellow at the Royal Geographical Society! Thanks to everyone who has supported him and made this possible… now what’s the next adventure?

Tour du Mont Blanc Expedition

We are pleased to bring you the chance to join our TMB expedition in August 2024… Are you planning a get away this summer… need an adventure with stunning views? Join the Tour du Mont Blanc 23rd-31st August 2024. Click Here for more information

Welcome to Josh

Chief Instructor and Archery Specialist. Josh is a native to the Forests of Southern England, whose fascination with the natural world began early. After years of training, with the likes of the Woodcraft School and others, he has developed a career in outdoor and environmental education. Josh is a mountain leader, bushcraft and wilderness survival […]

ISN Discussion

I recently sat down with Matthew Barnsley, director and founder of Polaris Outdoor – an outdoor education and adventure company that offers life-changing personal development learning experiences for students from around the world. Mathew has had a fascinating journey. From exploration geologist, specialising in remote, desert, high altitude mountain, jungle and arctic environments, teacher and senior leader at […]

Bucket List

Launch of the Bucket List – something about grabbing our freebie and inspiration.

ISN

Really insightful ISN discussion (guest hosted by Matthew Barnsley) on how outdoor learning and extracurricular activities can be integrated into teacher CPD, as well as practical tips on how you can take any subject outdoors and the increase in attainment this can have for students across all subjects.