Meet John Paul
The Outer Edge is so much more than an outdoor adventure business to John Paul (JP) Edgington. His passion for adventure sports and his desire to allow others the opportunity to experience the exhilaration, excitement and breathing space that he has found in the outdoors permeates every course and every adventure that we provide. Outdoor adventure sports have been the driving force and inspiration in JP’s life since an early age.
Now, through The Outer Edge, he wants to share the sense of elation when you reach the top of a challenging climb after it’s taken everything you have within you to achieve; the exhilaration of rushing down the side of a mountain on a bike faster than you thought was possible. He thrives on pushing himself, discovering what he is able to achieve but also savouring that feeling of stillness and calm when you’re paddling down a secluded river at sunrise.
“The outdoor adventure sports have shaped my life. From an early age, I worked hard so could buy climbing gear, rucksacks and walking boots! I lived for the weekend - not to go out into town like everyone else but to go climbing! Having fun; pushing, challenging and discovering so much about myself. The first day I went climbing and abseiling with my uncle something clicked and it felt right. Through my training in the martial arts and outdoor sports I have been able to stretch my limits and been able to transfer these skills to every aspect of my life. It works on so many levels – being able to stay calm under pressure, being able to fire yourself up when you need more energy, remaining focused when you’re challenged or simply being able to relax. I love helping other people to experience the same thing.”