Meet the team
PAUL MITCHELL
Director
Paul founded Dynamic Adventures CIC 21 years ago, with the aim to reconnect people back to the outdoors in order to develop and maintain a respect and care for the natural world. Paul has been working in the outdoor industry for over 25 years, he is passionate about getting people of all abilities into the great outdoors on expeditions and adventures! Paul spends most of his time in the mountains either climbing or walking with groups and for personal enjoyment.
International, Winter, Summer ML, RCI, BCU Paddlesport Leader, 4* Kayak/Canoe, CWDI, MIAS L4, PGCE qualified Teacher, First Aid Provider
EMMA BUNCE
Freelancer
Emma loves all things outdoors, especially kayaking, climbing and snowboarding. She's run expeditions throughout the UK and Europe and has travelled extensively outside of work. Also a Gold medal winning gymnast, she runs our after-school clubs - her energy and warm instructing style making her a firm favourite of school groups.
ML Summer, RCI, CWDI, CWI, BCU Level 2 Coach, 3* Kayak/Sea Kayak/Canoe, Archery GB, MIAS L1, Gold Duke of Edinburgh
JON SWEET
Freelancer
Jon, who was born in Wales, maintains his lifelong passion for mountains and the great outdoors and is still most at home in the hills. A keen climber and hiker, his passion lies with multi-pitch climbing along with anything else that involves him being outside, rain or shine. He is a key member of the team along with Bear, his most excellent dog friend.
ML Summer, RCI, CWDI, CWI, BCU Paddlesport Leader, 2* Kayak/Canoe, MIAS L2
ZACH YOUNG
Instructor
Zachary is a avid outdoor enthusiast and instructor from Snowdonia National Park. Currently delving into Level 5 studies in outdoor learning. Rooted in his outdoor upbringing, his passion extends beyond adventure, as he keenly explores the educational aspects of the outdoors.
CWI, ML, CWDI, RCI, MIAS 2, PI, DOF Expedition Assessor
POLLY WATSON
Freelancer
Polly qualified from the Dynamic Adventures Outdoor Instructor course in 2021 and was employed directly due to her keen skills and leadership qualities. Polly’s passions lie in climbing and she is always looking for ways to expand her knowledge to better facilitate extraordinary experiences for people that didn’t think it was possible. Polly loves to travel and experience new places and cultures when she isn't out riding one of her horses!
CWI, CWIA, RCI, ML Summer, Paddlesport instructor, DOFE Expedition Assessor, MIAS L1
KATIE MITCHELL
Senior Instructor
Katie has been with Dynamic since 2005. She’s our paddling specialist, found on the river whenever possible, but also loves to get out climbing, hiking, or anything else that’s a good adventure! Katie is always accompanied by JD her trusty chocolate Labrador who is a great hit with all the groups.
BCU L4 Kayak/Canoe Coach, RCI, Summer ML, GB Archery
NICKY CLARK-YALLAND
Senior Instructor
D of E Manager
Nicky Joined Dynamic 10 years ago as an expedition leader and her experience has become vital to Dynamic, She has run expeditions all over the world from Borneo to South America, from Iceland to Africa .
She is passionate about the great outdoors and takes her two sons into the wild often.
Summer Mountain Leader, RCI , Level 4 BCU coach, First aid coach
EMMYLOU FERRY
Instructor
Originally from Scotland, Emmy moved to south Devon from London in 2021 to pursue a career in the outdoors. Emmy is passionate about helping young people to build confidence, independence and resilience and believes that adventures in the outdoors can offer the perfect challenge to help young people achieve this. In her free time, Emmy loves anything that is active and outdoors and spends a lot of her free time hiking, camping, surfing, paddling, running and cycling.
Qualifications are:
CWI, Lowland leader, Paddlesport leader, NCC coasteering guide, SLSGB Beach lifeguard.
RICK ALLBROOK
Freelancer
Devon born Rick sails dinghies, plays rugby, windsurfs, yachts with the Disabled Sailing Association and has skippered too. Whist he is a widely qualified and passionate outdoor enthusiast, it's safe to say that he loves being in, on and under the water the most and is our only team member to hold a British Sub Aqua Sports qualification.
ML Summer, British Sub Aqua Sports, CWI, BCU Paddlesport Leader, 2* Kayak/Canoe, MIAS L2
OWEN HOLIFIELD
Freelancer
Owen is 35 years old and from North Wales. Like most people the outdoors was just his hobby on the weekends. He made the decision to quit his job of 10 years and retrain as an outdoor instructor with Dynamic.
Owen is really excited to now be part of the Dynamic team and share his knowledge helping people to fill there goals.
Qualifications are:
ML, RCI, CWI, PSI, MIAS 2.
JEN HOPPER
Operations Manager
Devon girl Jen is a lover of the outdoors. Practically living in her T4 6 months of the year. Skateboarding, music, travel and the sea are her two biggest passions. She is also a freelance Music Booker for venues around Devon.
Thea Green
Freelancer
Meet Thea Green, a versatile freelancer whose passion for climbing began in her hometown of Shropshire. When she's not scaling cliffs, she's indulging in the thrill of handstands, often in unconventional settings! Her affinity for the great outdoors drives her to explore and appreciate the natural world, which she eagerly shares with others.
Thea loves being creative. painting, crochet yoga and doing trips in her van.
Qualifications are:
RCI, ML, DofE assessor, PSL,