Ross-Barry Finlayson

@ross.barry.finlayson

Hi, my name is Ross-Barry, and I am an "Outdoorholic" (phew I'm glad I got that off my chest).

About 30-years ago I first became involved in the great outdoors, when a friend took me hiking. Before long I was buying my own kit and venturing out on a regular basis. Since the I have become involved in off-road cycling and kayaking.

Prior to this I never payed much regard for the outdoors or the environment, and I admit I took it all for granted.Over the years I have come to respect and appreciate what we have on this piece-of-rock and I stopped taking it for granted.

My belief is, if you want to appreciate what we have here, keep off the "main road" and venture out from the city boundaries. The best any country has is lies in it's outdoors.

At this point I want to opine about the outdoors. "Pack it in, pack it out" and "Take only photos, and leave only footprints". What I am saying here is, don't leave your litter about, take it home. Also respect and appreciate for others. Don't invade others privacy if you want to take a photo. Get their consent first.

If there are any of my trips you want to experience, and you want me to accompany you, don't hesitate to contact me. I would be more that happy to show you around. Enjoy.