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Are women underrepresented in the outdoor industry? Working in the outdoors is pretty special. Spending your days in the fresh air, under the sunshine (hopefully!) encouraging people to discover their own adventure under your supervision. Not to mention doing what you love as a career, discovering new places around the world and having the freedom to legitimately travel for your job! All sounds pretty good right? So why then do these enticing job traits largely seem to be att

Unbelievably, Christmas is just around the corner (how did that happen??) and we're yet to finish (or even start!) our festive gift list. If you, too, find yourself in the unenviable position of still needing to choose presents for your nearest and dearest, we might just have the solution! Here are our top 7 adventure Christmas gifts for this year... 1. OS App Maps Subscription Whether you're hiking in Wales, camping in Scotland or checking out the views in Cornwall; the mob

By James Fisher.   Here at Original Wild we like to think we know a thing or two about paddle boards. During the summer months we spend 12 hours a day, 7 days a week with a board beneath our feet. Not only are we racking up those hours of paddle time, we're also helping others to enjoy the same . This means we're constantly engaged and involved in the correct practices of paddling. And boy do we love it! Over the years we have also had a wide variety of paddle boards to ch

Stand up paddleboarding (also known as SUP) has grown to become one of the most accessible and easy to learn watersports in the world. It only takes a board, a paddle, and a few minutes of instruction to get yourself out on the water. Whether you’re meandering along inner city rivers or exploring countryside waterways, stand up paddleboarding opens up new perspectives on familiar surroundings. It’s also a great way to destress, keep fit and socialise. The best inflatable padd

Considered the 4×4 go anywhere, do it all (but in a relaxed way) boat of choice. Firstly, lets get this right…What’s the difference between a canoe and a kayak? Short answer: Canoeists sit on raised seats or kneel and use single blade paddles, bring their dogs with them and enjoy extended picnics. Kayakers use double bladed paddles, wear bright colours, adorn something that looks like a skirt and say words like “Yo dude that boof was totally awesome!” So where did it all star

Great news, you’ve selected the perfect city to plan your best mates’ last shindig as a single person. Bath has it all – nightlife, easy to travel to, great food and accommodation, and most importantly, great activity options for a truly memorable weekend. Now the pressure is on to organise a perfect do. The adventure experts’ team at Original Wild has created some top tips to help you plan an amazing hen party or stag do in Bath . Make the weekend all about your best mate.