When you’re just starting out in rock climbing, finding a regular climbing partner is no easy feat. Our climbing crew all live busy lives and I’ve given up trying to convince friends on the merits of embracing your inner spider climbing walls. Then one day I figured, there has to be people like me, right? People who want to embrace an active lifestyle, hang out with like minded individuals or simply to meet others outside their bubble.

After a quick search on Google, I found Got To Get Out - a social enterprise that not only encouraged people to embrace the outdoors, but their paid trips also come with a ‘buy one, give one’ philosophy. It means that for every paid trip, a child gets the chance to experience the outdoors. Volunteer leaders around the country regularly organise free group outings, as well as paid trips. Walking, running, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and snow trips are just some of the activities they offer.

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