Working with us

Meet Cory & Mandy

Try working with us. Wee Wild Adventures is run by husband-and-wife team Cory Jones and Mandy Rush, two experienced expedition leaders, wildlife guides, outdoor educators and travel writers with a shared passion for wild places, wildlife and inspiring others to explore responsibly.

Between us we have spent decades working across some of the world’s most remarkable landscapes, from Antarctica and the Falkland Islands to the Canadian Arctic, the Amazon rainforest, African wildernesses and the mountains of Europe. Our careers have combined expedition leadership, conservation, environmental education, first aid training and outdoor adventure, giving us a unique perspective on both the natural world and the people who depend upon it.

Today we combine that experience through Wee Wild Adventures, creating engaging travel content, delivering inspiring talks and lectures, writing for leading outdoor publications, and working with tourism organisations, charities and businesses to showcase exceptional destinations and meaningful adventures.

Cory Jones

Cory has worked in the outdoor, conservation and education sectors for more than 35 years. An International Mountain Leader, expedition guide, sea kayak and canoe guide, wildlife expert and award-winning trainer. He has led journeys across Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America and Antarctica. Cory is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

His career has included senior roles with the Lake District National Park Authority, the Field Studies Council and Sheffield Wildlife Trust, alongside running successful outdoor businesses delivering first aid, mental health and expedition training. He has also worked as a professional ecologist and in the Philippines, in bat research and on rainforest protection programmes.

Cory is a trustee of Scottish Wildlife Trust, Pebble Trust and is a member of the Royal Geographical Societies’ Expedition and Fieldwork Committee.

Cory is also a prolific travel writer and photographer whose work has appeared in magazines including The Great Outdoors Magazine, Scottish Paddler and Paddler Magazine, sharing stories from expeditions across Canada, Peru, Botswana, Nepal and beyond.

Whether presenting to audiences, leading field experiences or producing destination content, Cory enjoys helping people discover the natural world through engaging storytelling and practical expertise. He is an advocate for the benefits to mental health of experiencing the outdoors.

Cory is also been an Ambassador for Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS) since 2020 and Highland Tourism C.I.C. since 2021.

Mandy Rush

Mandy is an experienced expedition guide, outdoor instructor, travel writer and photographer with a passion for wildlife, conservation and remote destinations. She has worked extensively in the South Atlantic and Antarctica, leading visitors through some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes while interpreting their wildlife, history and fragile environments.

Alongside guiding, Mandy develops travel content, photography and social media campaigns that help destinations and tourism businesses reach new audiences. Her eye for detail and ability to capture authentic experiences have made her an invaluable part of the Wee Wild Adventures team.

Together with Cory, Mandy has travelled widely across six continents, producing articles, photography, films and presentations that encourage people to experience the outdoors responsibly while supporting sustainable tourism and conservation. Why not try working with us to promote you business or region?

Below is a selection of our work.