About Stu
I am an expedition leader, mental health trainer, public speaker and the founder of Head Outside which run the Head Outside Awards. My mission in life is to spark meaningful connections and conversations to improve our wellbeing. I have led expeditions on six continents in 54 countries and walked thousands of miles, including the Appalachian Trail, the Jordan Trail, the Seven Summits Sinai Trail as the first person to thru hike it, the Camino and the Colorado Trail.
I started Postcards from the Peaks after a rough spell that left me lonely, isolated and stuck in a rut. An impulsive charity auction bid on a 26 kg Royal Mail postbox became the spark I needed. I started this journey to bring more joy and connection into my life. Now people join me to walk, talk and send postcards so loneliness feels a little lighter.
What I do now
Lead free community walks across all 15 National Parks
Visit schools and community groups to talk about loneliness, facilitate honest conversations, and help people write and send postcards
Run Mental Health First Aid and mental health awareness training and workshops
Give talks and Q and A sessions on adventure, loneliness and leadership
Media and contact
Featured by BBC, ITV and others, with thousands following on social media.
Media and speaking: stu@headoutside.org
Help support the campaign and registered charity Head Outside
All donations go directly into funding more stamps, postcards, community walks and events along with school visits