Over the past two decades the name Ray Mears has become recognised throughout the world as an authority on the subject of Bushcraft and Survival. He has also become a household name through his various television series, including Tracks, World of Survival, Trips Money Can't Buy with Ewan McGregor, The Real Heroes of Telemark and many more.
Ray founded Woodlore, the School of Wilderness Bushcraft in 1983 and has been teaching ever since, as he puts it, "to enable others to drink at the well of Bushcraft". Ray will be attending the RGS Explore weekend in his capacity as an ambassador for the The Ulysses Trust – a charity that supports cadets and reservists to undertake challenging expeditions.
Ray said: “Outdoor adventure training and expeditions offer young people unique opportunities to grow physically, mentally, and socially. Outside of a classroom, facing the genuine and often unpredictable, challenges posed by nature, rewards good risk assessment, and personal preparation while highlighting the importance of training and resourcefulness."
"Being in nature also fosters environmental awareness and personal reflection, promoting mental well-being, encouraging problem-solving, and nurturing a spirit of curiosity and self-awareness, ultimately preparing individuals for future challenges of life.”
