Karl Rushen

Karl Rushen

Meet Karl Rushen - Husband, Father, Brother, Six Star Chaser, Food Lover, Blacksheep!

Building a change

After completing the 100 Peaks Challenge, Karl Rushen struggled to re-adjust back at work. Here, he explains how he took responsibility for his own workplace wellbeing.

Hobby Month

Happy Hobby Month!​ January is a great time to have a go at something you've always fancied trying or wished you could do. Don't wish it, go for it! To get you started, here's some hobby inspiration from our GetOutside Champions and Ordnance Survey staff.

GetOutside Champion: Karl Rushen

Karl created The 100 Peaks Challenge, a tribute to his brother (KIA in June 2011).

An introduction to the 100 Peaks Challenge

23 May 2017 marks the start of the 100 Peaks Challenge – a challenge that is being undertaken by a team, led by GetOutside Champion Karl Rushen, who will embark on a life defining journey. The Goal is Simple, the Task: Monumental and the Reason: Inspirational...

A 34km Special Forces trek in the Brecon Beacons

A serious challenge, trig 642 is, despite its modest height, quite possibly one of the most demanding trig pillars to bag, if you stay true to the way it would be reached if you were on Special Forces 'Selection'.

GetOutside Champions

Meet the 100 OS GetOutside Champions who are passionate about the outdoors. But for now, we all need to spend time outside differently. Planning outings, being aware of the risks and not attempting any activity you are not familiar with will help keep everyone safe.