| Outdoor education and leadership are some of New Zealand's strengths. Outdoor activities are a part of many Kiwi's lives and becoming a guide or instructor in any outdoor sport or activity is taken on with great pride, a solid education, and intense regulation. Three Kiwi outdoor adventurers united to form the Adventure Philosophy Team, which represents the core philosophy of many outdoor educators in New Zealand. THE ADVENTURE PHILOSOPHY TEAM They share this philosophy through their core values: - Inspirational role modelling
- Personal adventure
- Professionalism and integrity
- High quality sharing via all forms of media
Adventure Philosophy believes in an adventurous spirit, the determination to pursue a dream or vision, the tenacity to overcome barriers, a willingness to take calculated risks, and a respect and affinity for the earth. Adventure Philosophy believes an adventurous spirit lies in the heart of people that make up a healthy society.
Graham Charles One of NZ's most versatile and well known outdoor professionals. Graham has been teaching, managing and playing in the outdoors for over twenty years. A former national representative in whitewater slalom racing he has climbed, paddled and adventured in over a dozen countries and pioneered new rock routes, new ascents in the mountains and rivers and now a world first sea kayak journey along the Antarctic Peninsula. The author of NZ's "bible" of whitewater destinations, Graham is now established as one of the country's leading outdoor photographer / writers. His work has been published widely in NZ , USA , UK and Europe . Graham delivers inspirational lectures and presentations for the internationally recognised Celebrity Speakers. 
Mark Jones Mark Jones is a highly qualified and experienced outdoor educator. He has spent his life adventuring and working with people in the outdoors, notably at Tihoi Adventure School , The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre or most recently lecturing in Auckland 's University of Technology . Jonesy has mastered the technical skills to operate at a high level in a wide variety of terrain, Big walls in North America , NZ's deepest caves to her highest mountains, polar sea kayaking, and steep whitewater. His passion for adventure and expertise with a camera make him an outdoor journalist of increasing regard authoring numerous articles.
Marcus Waters Like his teammates Marcus is a skilled and qualified outdoorsman. He grew up at New Zealand 's Outward Bound School , where his father was Deputy Director, and later instructed outdoor skills with Graham and Mark at The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre. He has climbed and kayaked all over the world and recently completed the first traverse of the Antarctic Peninsula by sea kayak. Marcus is a Human Resource Manager with Christchurch City Council. He specializes in Human Resource management, people and organisational development. His eye for detail and planning ability ensures the team's logistics run smoothly. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Leadership Program
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Adventure Philosophy aims to “Inspire others in all walks of life to seek their own adventures, pursue their dreams, be creative, and value the world around them”. |