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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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