AN ADVENTURER SHARES HIS GUIDE TO GETTING OUTSIDE

James Forrest knows nature. The record-breaking adventurer has mastered the Lake District peaks, hiked Australasia, and climbed 446 mountains in only six months. In a new Huck film, made in partnership with KEEN, he shares some of the lessons he’s learned along the way.

“Being out in wild places helps to put life’s little problems into perspective,” says UK adventurer James Forrest. “It’s good for the soul, it’s good for your mental health. You just grab your tent and your hiking boots and head out into the hills.”

Forrest has become an expert on nature over the last few years. After growing tired of his demanding office job in the city, he decided to make a conscious effort to bring more of the outdoors into his life. Now, he’s a record-breaking adventurer: mastering the peaks of the Lake District, hiking Australasia, and climbing all 446 mountains in England and Wales in just six months (the fastest ever time).

While Forrest’s feats might sound impossible, they’re actually far more achievable than you think. He is quick to point out that he began adventuring by fitting it in around his day job; sneaking in quick weekend trips, and 24 hour getaways whenever time would allow. For him, making a conscious effort to regularly immerse himself in nature – even if it’s in his local park – can be as rewarding as climbing the country’s tallest peaks.

Huck joins Forrest on one of these more accessible adventures in a new film, made in partnership with KEEN. In it, the explorer takes us to one of his favourite spots in the UK, the Lake District National Park – offering viewers a chance to see how easy it is to take some time out in the natural world. It also gives a glimpse into Forrest’s wild camping process; a must-have skill for anyone who wants to bring some outdoor adventures into their everyday life. Here, just in time for spring, he shares his tips on how to do it.