Adventure
We seek the unfamiliar. Some of the best insights appear beyond the comfort of the known.
Our story
Nature is our teacher.
Oxtarn began with a love of the outdoors, practical skills and sharing knowledge. What started with outdoor activities developed into a mobile concept where nature, adventure and stories come together.
We do not simply want people to take part in something. We want them to learn to see differently — a map, a landscape, a group and sometimes themselves.
Mobile & flexible
We come to you or work together to find the right location.
Personal & tailored
No two groups are the same, so every experience can be adapted to its purpose and participants.
Close to nature
The environment is not merely a backdrop; it is part of the experience.
Real connection
Knowledge and adventure become more meaningful when they are shared.
What we stand for
Five values that guide us.
Knowledge
Practical skills and experience that help you move forward, outdoors and beyond.
Respect
For nature, for one another and for the places we visit. We leave only traces.
Teamwork
Together we achieve more. Trust and cooperation are at the heart of the experience.
Authenticity
Be genuine and do things for a reason. Meaning matters more than unnecessary decoration.
More than a name
Oxtarn has grown a world of its own.
Over time, a world of stories, symbols, music and characters has grown around Oxtarn. Not as decoration, but as another way to pass on ideas about nature, knowledge and adventure.
Some elements live within our Storyteller experiences. Others find their way into events, music, books and projects. Together they form another layer beneath the practical side of Oxtarn: a world where stories can carry knowledge.
The storytellers
The Skalds
Within the world of Oxtarn, the Skalds preserve stories, knowledge and memories. They do not simply tell what happened; they look for what a story can leave with the person listening.
Isårn Vayle is the Skald most often encountered within Oxtarn. Around the fire, in the darkness and during Storyteller experiences, he gives those stories a place within the wider world.
The symbol
The Krùnskald
The Krùnskald is a recurring symbol within the world of Oxtarn. It represents the connection between story, memory and knowledge passed from one person to another.
The symbol appears where stories take on greater meaning and has become a recognisable mark within the growing world of Oxtarn.
Oxtarn Field Crew
Experienced guides. Real stories.
The Field Crew consists of people who see the outdoors not merely as a workplace, but as an environment where knowledge is continually applied and shared.
Each instructor brings their own experience and specialisms. Together they form the people behind Oxtarn’s activities and stories.
Founder, instructor, storyteller & speaker
Jasper ‘Jay’ Lok
Founder of Oxtarn and the driving force behind its outdoor activities, stories and projects.
Survival & Bushcraft
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Storytelling
Speaking
Experiences
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Not just our story.
Read how participants experienced Oxtarn, our activities and our guidance.
Part of a larger story
Discover more of Oxtarn.
World & stories
The Voice of the Forest
A story project where nature, adventure and the ancient wisdom of the forest come together.
Keynote & mindset
The Navigational Mind
An inspiring keynote about awareness, decision making, preparation and leadership.
Oxtarn Storyteller
Stories you can step into.
Discover games, tales and experiences where the group becomes part of the story.