Working Wonders: The RAK mountain boss giving Bear Grylls a run for his money – in pictures

Former British Royal Marine Philip Durrell is the senior director of RAK Leisure, responsible for operations at Ras Al Khaimah's mountain attractions. All photos: Philip Durrell
Former British Royal Marine Philip Durrell is the senior director of RAK Leisure, responsible for operations at Ras Al Khaimah's mountain attractions. All photos: Philip Durrell
Mr Durrell, 51, also spearheads development of future activities with a multinational team, looking after Jais Flight, the world's longest zipline and the Bear Grylls Explorers Camp
Mr Durrell, 51, also spearheads development of future activities with a multinational team, looking after Jais Flight, the world's longest zipline and the Bear Grylls Explorers Camp
The keen diver, sailor and Ironman also overseas Wadi Shawka mountain biking and coastal water sports
The keen diver, sailor and Ironman also overseas Wadi Shawka mountain biking and coastal water sports
Mr Durrell has always been involved in the outdoors since he was a child and later joined the British military
Mr Durrell has always been involved in the outdoors since he was a child and later joined the British military
He has led expeditions for World Challenge to Costa Rica and another to Peru
He has led expeditions for World Challenge to Costa Rica and another to Peru
In his current role, he is involved in development strategy to grow the destination in an environmentally-friendly and sustainable way
In his current role, he is involved in development strategy to grow the destination in an environmentally-friendly and sustainable way