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18/07/2023
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Tim's the Managing Director of We Are Explorers and he's been around since the early days. You're most likely to find him running trails around Sydney with mates or dialling in his lightweight hiking setup, but he can also be found falling off bikes, surfboards and climbing cliffs all over the country. Tim also writes for NSW National Parks and he's passionate about inspiring people to get outdoors.

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Tim Ashelford

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Managing Director

Tim's the Managing Director of We Are Explorers and he's been around since the early days. You're most likely to find him running trails around Sydney with mates or dialling in his lightweight hiking setup, but he can also be found falling off bikes, surfboards and climbing cliffs all over the country. Tim also writes for NSW National Parks and he's passionate about inspiring people to get outdoors.

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The pair were participating in the Great Reef Census hosted by @citizensofthereef, of which Sophie is the Marine Operations Coordinator. The census sees around 100 vessels of citizen scientists collecting reef imagery across the reef.

Reporting by @amy.eloise 
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The first ever trail race along the Blue Mountains The first ever trail race along the Blue Mountains’ new Grand Cliff Top trail is happening this April.

It can be run or walked and it's accessible by train! Who's keen? 👀
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