Team
Bobby Furtado
Bob is passionate about sports and travel.
Graduated in Physical Education, after a childhood and youth where he experienced all the sports he could.
During his graduation, he discovered the Outdoors particularly Rock Climbing, Trekking, Mountain Bike and Surfing.
He joined a five-month exchanged program in Finland, volunteered 2 years in Mozambique and worked for three years in Uruguay. It was at this stage that he took the opportunity to travel and get to know South America.
Destinations are a mere excuse to leave for a new trip and a new adventure.
Graduated in Physical Education, after a childhood and youth where he experienced all the sports he could.
During his graduation, he discovered the Outdoors particularly Rock Climbing, Trekking, Mountain Bike and Surfing.
He joined a five-month exchanged program in Finland, volunteered 2 years in Mozambique and worked for three years in Uruguay. It was at this stage that he took the opportunity to travel and get to know South America.
Destinations are a mere excuse to leave for a new trip and a new adventure.
Francisco Silva
Originally from Pinhel in Guarda District, Francisco grew with the Natural Park of the Serra da Estrela as background. His passion for trekking provided him the first contact with mountaineering.
He is a Volunteer Firefighter since a teenager, counting already with 20 years of dedication to the cause: “Life-for-Life”. He has a degree in Nursing and 10 years of experience in medical emergency.
More recently, Francisco has been exploring medical emergency in the wilderness. He has completed courses in Rock Climbing, Mountaineering and Alpinism. The passion for the mountains led him to travel to some of the largest mountain ranges in Spain and North Africa. His next challenge is to climb the highest points in Europe and Africa.
He is a Volunteer Firefighter since a teenager, counting already with 20 years of dedication to the cause: “Life-for-Life”. He has a degree in Nursing and 10 years of experience in medical emergency.
More recently, Francisco has been exploring medical emergency in the wilderness. He has completed courses in Rock Climbing, Mountaineering and Alpinism. The passion for the mountains led him to travel to some of the largest mountain ranges in Spain and North Africa. His next challenge is to climb the highest points in Europe and Africa.
Nuno Gomes
Nuno’s passion for mountain sports was born in the year 2000. Since then he has completed several climbing and mountaineering courses.
The pasion for these Outdoor activities has led him to explore various continents.
From all his adventures the ones that stand out are: sailing for Moscow to Alaska, – a journey through the Atlas Mountains and the Alps , Pyrenees and “our” Serra da Estrela.
He is also a certified rescuer (CEPS ) by the Portuguese Red Cross.
Before joining the Outside team , Nuno walked the full crossing the Pyrenees, through the mythical GR11 route that runs through this mountain range of the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic.
The pasion for these Outdoor activities has led him to explore various continents.
From all his adventures the ones that stand out are: sailing for Moscow to Alaska, – a journey through the Atlas Mountains and the Alps , Pyrenees and “our” Serra da Estrela.
He is also a certified rescuer (CEPS ) by the Portuguese Red Cross.
Before joining the Outside team , Nuno walked the full crossing the Pyrenees, through the mythical GR11 route that runs through this mountain range of the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic.
José Bóia
It was for wanting to change his hobbies into his work, that José switched from his Engineering Course to Physical Education.
His passion for sports and the outdoor led him into finding in Trekking, Climbing and Mountain Sports his lifestyle. This pleasure has taken him to some of the most famous mountain ranges in Europe, Asia and North Africa. Bike touring is another passion of his.
On a professional level, besided having been a pysical education instructor, Zé worked for 3 years in the portuguese company Ortik, specialized in Technical Product Development for mountain activities. He was co- founder of an Online Store, which sells material for climbing and mountaineering and well as a trainer in Mountaineering and Climbing. Last and not least he has a great experience as a trekking Guide.
His passion for sports and the outdoor led him into finding in Trekking, Climbing and Mountain Sports his lifestyle. This pleasure has taken him to some of the most famous mountain ranges in Europe, Asia and North Africa. Bike touring is another passion of his.
On a professional level, besided having been a pysical education instructor, Zé worked for 3 years in the portuguese company Ortik, specialized in Technical Product Development for mountain activities. He was co- founder of an Online Store, which sells material for climbing and mountaineering and well as a trainer in Mountaineering and Climbing. Last and not least he has a great experience as a trekking Guide.
Nadine Pires
From an early age, Nadine's taste for sport led her to taste and practice various activities, being the main one tennis, for more than 10 years.
She participates in several outdoor activities, mainly Rock Climbing and Trekking. In addition to those, she has another passion: Birdwatching. Consequently she spends long periods in Sagres and has visited some of the most beautiful places in Portugal.
Nadine is Biologist specialised in environmental biology and has an MSc in Ecology and Environmental Management.
She has several years of project management experience in environmental consulting.
She has just completed a long-dreamed project a trip to Patagonia.
She participates in several outdoor activities, mainly Rock Climbing and Trekking. In addition to those, she has another passion: Birdwatching. Consequently she spends long periods in Sagres and has visited some of the most beautiful places in Portugal.
Nadine is Biologist specialised in environmental biology and has an MSc in Ecology and Environmental Management.
She has several years of project management experience in environmental consulting.
She has just completed a long-dreamed project a trip to Patagonia.
Who we are
Outside aims to promote healthy lifestyles and give people a simple, natural way of living. It is a return to our "origins" and the simple things that life has to offer. To feel the world and all its wonders and to be aware of our body, which is undoubtedly our best tool.
Too much information, technology, and choices are making us anxious, dissatisfied, frustrated, and unhealthy. We try to be busy instead of being alive. We move information instead of moving. And when we move, we do not leave the same place, in the seat of a car or between the four walls of a gym.
Somewhere along the line, we seem to have confused comfort with happiness. Of owning things instead of being. We wish to be under a five-star ceiling when we can sleep under a million-star sky. We stopped being children, exploring, embracing adventure.
OUTSIDE wants to inspire people to change their lives. With OUTSIDE there are no limits, the rules are simple and dreams happen when we're awake.
Too much information, technology, and choices are making us anxious, dissatisfied, frustrated, and unhealthy. We try to be busy instead of being alive. We move information instead of moving. And when we move, we do not leave the same place, in the seat of a car or between the four walls of a gym.
Somewhere along the line, we seem to have confused comfort with happiness. Of owning things instead of being. We wish to be under a five-star ceiling when we can sleep under a million-star sky. We stopped being children, exploring, embracing adventure.
OUTSIDE wants to inspire people to change their lives. With OUTSIDE there are no limits, the rules are simple and dreams happen when we're awake.
What we do
At OUTSIDE we offer experiences and tools that allow the community to get to know our lifestyle. We achieve this goal by sharing our passion: adventure activities in nature.
For those who are discovering the OUTSIDE world we offer the Experiences, mountain activities that allow participants to challenge themselves physically and mentally, but most of all, so they can appreciate the short-term impact these activities can have on our lives. From the disconnect of technologies to the relaxation that comes from connecting with nature.
For those who wish to immerse themselves in the OUTSIDE world, regardless of the level of experience, we have the Adventure Travels, which allow exploration not only of other cultures, landscapes, nature and also the "I" itself.
For those who want to obtain or hone the necessary skills to be autonomous in the mountain environment, we have the Courses. Especially for those who intend to take the first steps or simply continue their path. They have the benefit of automatically joining the OUTSIDE Community.
For those who are discovering the OUTSIDE world we offer the Experiences, mountain activities that allow participants to challenge themselves physically and mentally, but most of all, so they can appreciate the short-term impact these activities can have on our lives. From the disconnect of technologies to the relaxation that comes from connecting with nature.
For those who wish to immerse themselves in the OUTSIDE world, regardless of the level of experience, we have the Adventure Travels, which allow exploration not only of other cultures, landscapes, nature and also the "I" itself.
For those who want to obtain or hone the necessary skills to be autonomous in the mountain environment, we have the Courses. Especially for those who intend to take the first steps or simply continue their path. They have the benefit of automatically joining the OUTSIDE Community.
What we beleive
At Outside we believe technology, the easy access to information and globalization are great advantages that provide countless improvements in efficiency and also opportunities in our professional and personal lives. However, these developments also require great levels of attention and drastically increase the number of variables that affect our lives, which in turn seriously intensify human beings’ anxiety.
Additionally, we are aware that is common knowledge that sedentary behaviours have harmful impacts on our lives. But also, that trying to fit in physical activity into daily routines and keeping healthy eating habits add up as anxiety generators.
All these facts, together with our traditional professional and personal hurdles create the perfect blend to actually forget to focus on the present, on ourselves and on the world the surround us. We end up by forgetting how to enjoy life.
We strongly believe that a possible solution for these problems lays on an “OUTSIDE” lifestyle. Mountain and nature in general activities that allow us to:
• Disconnect from technology and reconnect with mother nature, going back to elemental stages of human race
• The reconnection with the natural world allows us to perceive the strength of the natural elements and how frail life is
• At the same is an opportunity to value all the amenities of our daily lives that we take for granted
• Challenge ourselves, understand our limits, both mental and physical
• Share all these moments with the OUTSIDE family and everyone that follow the same life principles
• Contribute in sharing this lifestyle, showing all the consequent advantages
• Focus on the present moment and enjoy life to the fullest
Additionally, we are aware that is common knowledge that sedentary behaviours have harmful impacts on our lives. But also, that trying to fit in physical activity into daily routines and keeping healthy eating habits add up as anxiety generators.
All these facts, together with our traditional professional and personal hurdles create the perfect blend to actually forget to focus on the present, on ourselves and on the world the surround us. We end up by forgetting how to enjoy life.
We strongly believe that a possible solution for these problems lays on an “OUTSIDE” lifestyle. Mountain and nature in general activities that allow us to:
• Disconnect from technology and reconnect with mother nature, going back to elemental stages of human race
• The reconnection with the natural world allows us to perceive the strength of the natural elements and how frail life is
• At the same is an opportunity to value all the amenities of our daily lives that we take for granted
• Challenge ourselves, understand our limits, both mental and physical
• Share all these moments with the OUTSIDE family and everyone that follow the same life principles
• Contribute in sharing this lifestyle, showing all the consequent advantages
• Focus on the present moment and enjoy life to the fullest
