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Team on the hill

Our Vision is for a healthy, happy and productive Scotland through active outdoor living.

Our Mission is to create empowering experiences in the mountains to improve the health and happiness of people living in Scotland.

The Team

Rachel May

Rachel May – Founder and Director

Rachel has worked in sport for Development since 2014. Previously as  Partnerships Manager for the Homeless World Cup Foundation and Project Manager for ENGSO. Rachel grew up in Aberdeenshire and was raised hiking – she loves snow and mountain-based sports. Rachel is qualified as a UK Mountain Leader and enjoys sharing new experiences with people outside.

Louis Waterman-Evans

Louis Waterman-Evans – Co-director

Louis volunteers as a Co-director for Mhor Outdoor. From its beginnings he has given his time to go on support the realisation of Mhor Outdoor by – meeting Rachel for walking meetings and – asking good questions, offering clever ideas and providing a listening ear.

Emily Bowie – Project Coordinator

Emily has recently joined the Mhor Outdoor team as a Project Coordinator. She is the Founder of the Scottish Outdoors Young Team, an outdoors community for young people living in Scotland, and is passionate about breaking down barriers to participation in the outdoors. Having grown up in the Trossachs, Emily has a love for spending time outdoors and is a qualified UK Mountain Leader.


Work with us

We are on the look out for volunteers to join our team. If you are interested in any of these roles email rachel@mhoroutdoor.com.

Communications Volunteer

We are looking to have skilled communications volunteers who can help with story-telling of individual’s experiences of overcoming adversity, developing outdoor skills or climbing mountains for the first time. Requirements for the role:

  • Social media, photography, writing or videography skills
  • Interview skills
  • Able to communicate and present people in a sensitive and empowering way
  • Interested in improving access to the outdoors.
  • Fitness and skills to spend a full day hiking

  • “I learned that nature is so much beautiful and it is for us and its our responsibility to retain it in its original form. I feel more energetic and fresh.”
    Hiker
  • “I have a taken a very healthy activity, feeling relaxed and happy after seeing others after long time. Body and mind become fresh and relaxed. It confirms me that , a healthy body always have a healthy mind. Sense of Care by Communities together.”
    Hiker
  • “During yesterday’s hike my take away was a new idea of hiking and explore natural environments in Scotland.”
    Hiker
  • “I enjoyed a lot. It was a very good experience. It was refreshing physically and mentally.”
    Hiker
  • “I really enjoy outdoor activities, it was a fantastic trip today, especially after lockdown for few months. It was my first hiking in my life on Wednesday and I was so excited about it."
    Hiker
  • “So thrilled for Sadaf and Beata- 2 very happy homes today. Thank you for making it possible.”
    Margaret, Glasgow Council
  • “It is beautiful. When you smell the wood and the heather. It was a first time for me in the hills. It was the perfect day”
    Hiker
  • "For me, this is not just a hike, but it was an opportunity to connect with nature, communicate with people from different countries and learn about different cultures, while practicing my English and maintaining a positive attitude from this trip."
    Hiker
  • “I had a spiritual awakening, honestly. I want to see this in the future.”
    Michelle, Chief Executive of Street Fit Scotland
  • “I am happy , relaxed and enjoyed a lot of yesterday's activity. It's a great opportunity for me to explore Scotland and enjoy healthy activities which I can't afford by myself”
    Hiker
  • “There was a lot of a small purple plant which I haven't seen before. I feel I am connecting with the mountains and feeling grounded?. I feel full of energy when I am in the mountains. It was amazing!”
    Hiker
  • “It was the first time  to try hiking here in Glasgow and I really love it. I learned a lot of things  today like the hiking doesn't need too many things to do it just some willingness. I learned how to keep nature clean behind us”
    Hiker
  • “It brought about the strength we get from each other as a team. Getting to the summit and just having a 360 degree view of Edinburgh was absolutely amazing.”
    Hiker
  • “It was the first time  to try hiking here in Glasgow and I really love it. I learned a lot of things  today like the hiking doesn't need too many things to do it just some willingness. I learned how to keep nature clean behind us”
    Hiker
  • "I learned how to use a compass, it was interesting.”
    Hiker

Header image credit: Lushomo Hamukoma

Contact us

hiya@mhoroutdoor.com

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