James was the life and sole of the party. Fancy a drink? Yes, would be the answer, every time. But it didn't stop with just a drink here and there. James' life was soon fueled by alcohol and drugs. It was consuming him and having an affect on his day to day life and relationships.

James seeked help and got his life back on track. Now sober, he has reignited the one relationship that was always there in waiting, nature and the great outdoors. James got outside to heal and found that getting in to the mountains was his new addiction, filling the void he'd successfully left behind. When he realised just how powerful the outdoors is for his wellbeing, he began to invite others along. He then formed a group for men - 'Fancy a Walk Mate?' A safe space for men to get outside together in nature and talk without any judgement, expectations or ego.

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