Craig takes selected young people from high school all over Scotland on a polar expeditions, to improve their confidence and self belief.
[citation needed] He began his working life overseas in the military, before moving into HM Customs & Excise as an inspector and anti-fraud officer.
[4] In 2009 he was Leader of the 'Northern Lights' sea kayaking expedition on the east coast of Greenland[5] He was appointed special advisor to HM Forces regarding Polar training and guiding in 2012.
[6][7] Mathieson established the Polar Academy charity in 2013, taking young adults from a variety of backgrounds and inspiring them through participation in Arctic expeditions.
Rather, Mathieson aims to help the average young adult who struggles through life – surviving without recognition and without ever truly realizing their full potential.