Ensuring that 'Your Adventure is in Safe Hands'.

The strength of The Adventure Element Ltd is built on the professionalism, and dedication of our staff team. Each of them are passionate about passing on their knowledge and ensuring you receive the very best.

By taking part in one of our programmes you will be benefiting from the collected knowledge from a team who are at the forefront of learning in the outdoors.

It is the staff's role to ensure you are inspired to be safer, be better and to explore more.

Meet the faces that bring The Adventure Element magic to life.

Director & Owner

Ben Keen

Events Manager

Chris Forecast

DofE Manager

Alex Knill

Operations Coordinator

Marieke (Mieps) Chalmers

Programme Coordinators

Our Programme Coordinators take the responsibility of ensuring the smooth delivery of our outdoor programmes. Their role is to coordinate all delivery aspects including managing any Leaders working with the participants on our larger programmes. They will be a main point of call during a programme and available to answer any questions or solve any issues.

Leaders

Our expert team of Leaders deliver the learning to you and / or the other participants. Each member of this team are chosen based on their expert knowledge, their ability to coach, guide and instruct in all aspects of the outdoors as well as for their impeccable professionalism. They really are the face of The Adventure Element Ltd.

Your Adventure in Safe Hands

Safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences

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Posted 17th June

Surviving the Heat: Preparing for your Challenge Event during a Heatwave

Category: Challenge Event Advice and Guidance

The UK may not be known for scorching weather, but when the heatwave hits, it hits hard — if you’ve signed up for a one of our challenge events, the sun becomes a serious part of your plan. High temperatures can turn a manageable day out into an exhausting undertaking, especially with several activities and hours ahead of you. Here’s your essential guide to preparing for a challenge event during a heatwave — so you stay safe, finish strong, and even enjoy the journey.

Posted 17th June

Surviving the Scorch: Preparing for a Heat Wave on Your DofE Expedition

Category: DofE Advice and Guidance

In the UK we don't often need to consider heat related issues on a DofE expedition, but failure to be prepared could result in illness and very uncomfortable experience.