Cory is heading north for his latest adventure, joining an expedition as a sea kayak guide in the High Arctic. From Greenland across Baffin Bay to the Canadian Arctic, he’ll be kayaking amongst icebergs, glaciers and incredible wildlife in the very place where the kayak was born.
The author reflects on a fulfilling six-month role as an Ecological Clerk of Works, emphasizing the importance of integrating ecological considerations in infrastructure development. Key insights include the significance of communication, collaboration with contractors, proactive problem identification, and recognizing that conservation occurs outside of protected areas. This experience reinforced a belief in collective responsibility for nature.
Discover Cramond Island on foot as we cross its famous tidal causeway, uncover wartime history, spot coastal wildlife and share practical tips for a safe and memorable visit.
Featured in Paddler magazine, our Big Salmon River expedition shares a true wilderness canoe journey through Canada’s remote Yukon
Discover how a simple blister, insect bite or dehydration can become a serious problem in the wilderness. In this feature for *The Great Outdoors* magazine, Cory Jones shares practical wilderness first aid advice, real-life trail stories and expert tips to help walkers and adventurers stay safe in remote places.
Discover why the Shetland Islands are unlike anywhere else in Scotland. From Viking heritage and ancient archaeology to Shetland ponies, puffins, the famous Simmer Dim and the unique local dialect, explore 15 fascinating reasons to visit this remarkable archipelago.
Living in South Georgia is nothing like visiting. From shared living and extreme weather to the most amazing wildlife and no privacy, this is the honest reality of life on one of the most remote islands on Earth. The rock
South Georgia is so much more than penguins. From fur seals you have to negotiate your way past, to elephant seals blocking your path and unexpected wildlife right outside your door, life here is intense, unpredictable, and unforgettable. Read the blog for more.
Getting to South Georgia is not simple, but it is possible. From flights and military airbridges to expedition ships and permits, here is exactly how you reach one of the most remote islands on Earth, and what it really takes to get there.
You can’t just pop to the shops in South Georgia. With no deliveries and no Plan B, everything you eat arrives by ship and you cook for your house with whatever is in “Tescos.” From freshies and Nido milk to bread making and feeding a house of hungry “hollow legs,” this is how food really works on one of the most remote islands on Earth.