YORKSHIRE DALES BUSHCRAFT - Key Persons


Jonathan Stodart

Job Titles:
  • Company Founder - Operations Director
Jonathan Founded YDB around 4 years ago. He has travelled extensively throughout the Middle East, Canada and Asia, practicing Bushcraft and survival skills in some of the world's most inhospitable environments.

Josh Josh

Job Titles:
  • Expedition and Field Assistant
Josh has been with YDB a little over a year now. He has a very keen interest in all things metal and fire. Josh does a lot of planning behind the scenes and loves spending time forging anything metal.

Kris Cameron

Job Titles:
  • Bushcraft Instructor
Kris joined YDB in 2020 after working extensively in Canada and other regions of the world. Kris holds a Degree in Outdoor activity and leadership and has also successfully completed an 8 day Bushcraft IOL Training course. Kris delivers our cross-curriculum Bushcraft package throughout various schools and organizations.

Remembering Rachel

Rachel joined YDB in 2019 and many of you will have enjoyed birthday parties organised by her and laughed with her at our other events. A much missed member of our team.

Renuka Russel

Renuka Russel - I'm a Forager & Western Medical Herbalist with a particular interest in exploring how we can use medicinal plants and trees growing locally. Renuka says; "I love being outdoors whatever the weather and run workshops, walks and community events to inspire others…