BILA - Be Intrepid Live Adventurously

22/09/2026

Three years of BILA...

It started with a simple idea: bring people together on affordable adventures in stunning places I know well. To share my experiences and skill set with those who seek a more fulfilling lifestyle, in the UK, Scandanavia, Cyprus and Borneo,

Those who have experienced BILA outdoors say it will leave you with more than just a few photos - a growth mindset for exploring more.

Three years ago I began building the first BILA guided adventures. Since then, it’s grown into something much bigger than individual trips or activities.

BILA is an outdoor lifestyle.

Hiking. Paddling. Biking. Camping and Bushcraft. Snowboarding. Exploring new places. Taking the dogs. Meeting good people. Trying things you’ve never done before.

And somewhere along the way, I’ve realised that nature is one of our greatest classrooms.

It teaches us resilience. Curiosity. Confidence. Patience. Perspective.

It gets us away from the noise, puts us alongside people we might never otherwise meet, and reminds us that we’re capable of more than we think.

Over the last three years, I’ve watched people turn up as strangers and leave as friends. I’ve seen people try something for the first time, push beyond their comfort zone, laugh when it all goes wrong and come back wanting the next adventure.

That, more than anything, is what I want BILA to be about.

So here’s to the next three years — growing this community, welcoming new faces, exploring more wild places and helping more people say yes to doing something new outdoors.

You don’t have to be an athlete.
You don’t have to be an expert.
You just have to be willing to begin to change your perspective and adventure.

Discover your wild. Live intrepidly.

Where should BILA take us next? 👇

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01/09/2026

Three years of BILA. But the story started before the logo, the adventures and the people I’ve guided. 👇

BILA began at a time when my life had changed and I suddenly found myself alone and seeking a new direction.

I needed somewhere to go. Not to run away, but to find my way back. It was time for change.

Back to the mountains. Back to wild places. Back to the simplicity of putting one foot in front of the other and knowing that, however difficult the climb, you keep moving.

Nature reminded me of things I’d somehow lost sight of: My character. My values. My strength. And what makes me feel truly alive.

Fortunate enough to explore nature across Scandanavia, I remembered that being Intrepid, is to Live Adventurously. To move with courage and skill, explore new places, people and experiences in all opportunities in front of me.

Out there, life became simpler.

The mountains didn't care about the past or what came next. They just asked me to be present. To trust my instinct again.

And somewhere in that process, BILA Outdoors was born.

Over the last three years, what began as something deeply personal became something I could share with others.

I’ve had the privilege of guiding some incredible people. We've climbed, hiked, paddled, ridden and ploughed, laughed, battled weather, pushed through tired legs and stood together in places that make everything else feel very small.

I hope I've given some of you a little of what the outdoors gave me.

Perspective. Confidence. Connection. Freedom.

But BILA has continued to give something back to me too.

Peace and Strength to move on.

And a reminder of who I am when everything else is stripped away.

That's why the logo and those words mean more to me today than they did when I created them:

DISCOVER YOUR WILD. LIVE ADVENTUROUSLY.

They were never just a strapline.

I think, without fully realising it at the time, they were a promise I was making to myself.

Three years later, I find myself looking towards the horizon again.

I don't know exactly where BILA goes from here.

Maybe that's fitting.

Because the best adventures I've had rarely began with knowing exactly where they'd lead.

So, where next?

29/08/2026

A difficult week, but a reminder of what really matters.

Ted gave us quite the scare this week. A sudden infection meant an immediate operation, potentially caused by a snake bite after piercing wounds were found. Thankfully, he’s recovered brilliantly and is already back to his usual bouncy, mischievous self.

Moments like this have a way of putting life back into perspective. We never really know what’s waiting around the next corner, but having these two by my side somehow makes every climb a little easier, every view a little better, and every difficult day worth pushing through.

So we keep going.

More of Sid & Ted’s Excellent Adventures — from mountains to fields, forests to beaches, and wherever the path decides to take us next.

We work hard, we play hard, and we make the most of the time and freedom we’re fortunate enough to have. Life won’t always give us the journey we planned, but there will always be another trail to follow, another summit to reach, and hopefully brighter skies beyond the clouds.

Here’s to healing, adventure, and whatever comes next. 🐾⛰️❤️

nature heals

16/08/2026