Daniel Cullen has had a love of the great outdoors since his childhood adventures on the family farm in Southland, New Zealand. He is passionate about experiential and adventure education and leadership, and focused on helping others gain the greatest possible benefits from time spent in nature.
 
Dan graduated from Otago University with a BPhEd in Physical Education and Geography and was a high school teacher for several years before moving into group facilitation, outdoor instructing, and personal development. Dan is wild about participating in outdoor activities himself, including adventure racing, kayaking, mountain biking, climbing, snow-boarding, and surfing. He's also into team sports, film making, photography and theater.
 
Dan is a qualified guide in rafting, abseiling, pack rafting, stand-up paddle boarding, and hiking, and holds advanced first aid qualifications.