Mark's love of the outdoors started at a young age through Scouts, Army Cadets and any other way he could find to spend time away from home and in the outdoors. Since these early days Mark has tried most outdoor activities but has a particular passion for hill walking and canoeing.
During his time at university in the Lake District Mark worked in an Outdoor Clothing and Equipment shop where he developed a passion for gear. Mark followed this career path after graduation to spent five years working for an outdoor Clothing and Equipment manufacturer; firstly in the overseas buying department and then as a sales rep.
Mark heads up Equip Me as well as working on web marketing across the Expertise Consultancy Group companies. When he's not in the office and there's no rugby matches to watch Mark can generally be found somewhere in the mountains whether they are in the UK or abroad.