Nick is a former Royal Marine Commando, best-selling author, wilderness instructor, and a passionate advocate for positive mental health through fitness and the outdoors.
From 2007 to 2018, Nick dedicated his life to serving his country, completing six operational deployments in some of the world's most hostile environments.
Since leaving the military, he has gone on to publish multiple best-selling books, including Rewild Your Mind, which focuses on reconnecting with nature to live a happier, healthier, and more balanced life.
Nick is also the co-founder of Hidden Valley Bushcraft, a well-known YouTube channel and outdoor education provider offering bushcraft, wilderness skills, and recreational experiences. The company delivers courses for both children and adults, helping people build confidence and connection through the outdoors.
In addition, Nick helped co-found the Woodland Warrior Programme, now in its seventh year. The programme partners with respected organisations such as the Invictus Games, the Veterans' Foundation, and the Blue Light Card Foundation to support the rehabilitation of Armed Forces and Emergency Service personnel through the healing power of nature.
I am an outdoorsman based in Leicestershire with a lifelong passion for wild places, sharing my personal journey through living and teaching outside.
As a professional of Outdoor Learning, my experience ranges from guided international expeditions, mountaineering in rugged terrain, and multi-day paddle trips along our river networks, and I continue to deliver bushcraft skills courses that connect people to nature in meaningful ways.
Beyond my work, I am a parent and a perpetual student, always learning from the landscapes I travel through and the people I teach.
Whether exploring woodlands, camping under the stars, or adventuring with my kids, the outdoors is both my classroom and my home. I like to share these adventures along with outdoorsy tips and tricks on my Instagram page and YouTube channel.
I also run a series of adult & child outdoor and bushcraft courses in partnership with the team at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre. For more information, please email me at murnin.chris@googlemail.com.
"Time is precious, waste it wisely."
I've dedicated over eight years to the outdoor, survival, and wilderness skills space as a successful survival instructor and wilderness skills teacher. My journey has taken me across the globe, teaching in Denmark, Japan, the US, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Norway, Finland, and Italy, where I've collaborated with some of the most prestigious schools in this field.
Currently, I'm a product developer at Helle Knives, where I focus on designing and bringing exceptional outdoor knives to market. Alongside my professional role, I serve as an ambassador for several prominent outdoor brands (including Forest Fundamentals!), sharing my passion for wilderness living and survival tools.
As a writer, I've contributed to both major and small-press magazines and books, sharing my knowledge, insights, and stories about the outdoors and survival skills. I've also authored my own field guides, designed to inspire and educate outdoor enthusiasts.
Additionally, I've built and nurtured a thriving Facebook community, Living To Learn, with over 13,000 members—a space where like-minded individuals connect and share their love for the outdoors.
I hold certifications in Advanced First Aid, Mountain Leader Skills, Wilderness Living Skills, and Product Development & Design. I've also worked extensively as a product tester behind the scenes, helping brands refine their gear for real-world performance.
For me, it's all about blending hands-on experience, expert knowledge, and a deep passion for the wild to empower others to explore, learn, and thrive in nature.
A childhood friend of Elvis, the company founder, Joe has played a key role in developing several of our top-selling products over the past three years.
Joe is an all-round outdoorsman based near Bath, Somerset. He currently runs an ecological gardening and tree-care business. Joe brings his strong understanding of ecology and plant life into his bushcraft practice, giving him a particularly strong knowledge of foraging and traditional woodworking.
In 2025, Joe founded Heartwood Rewilding, delivering workshops and outdoor experiences for both adults and children focused on self-reliance skills, nature connection, and outdoor play. Based just south of Bath, Heartwood Rewilding also runs courses across the South West, including Dartmoor.
Joe has practised bushcraft, survival skills, and traditional woodworking since his early teens and has worked outdoors throughout his adult life. Joe also holds multiple accredited qualifications in advanced bushcraft, first aid, and woodland management. He has a genuine passion for sharing knowledge and helping people of all ages build confidence and connection with the natural world.
Follow Joe on Instagram. Click for Joe's Bushcraft Courses. Contact Joe at heartwoodrewilding@gmail.com.
