10 best outdoor jobs

August 2014

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Tony Bateup's office for Golden Bay Kayaks ain't half bad. Photo: Derek Morrison
So you thought getting an outdoor job leads to a life of penury, but you’ll do it anyway because it’s the lifestyle you want? Well, with these 10 jobs you can have both the lifestyle and the money (at least, more than you probably thought). 1. Run your own outdoor company At the northern end […]
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