Steve Stout has lived in Lakes for 10 years, and been climbing 15 years. Known locally as a bold (read scarey) climber, he confesses to E3 on a very good day. Favourite climbs include, Suicide Wall (E2) at Bosigran, Saxon (E2) on Scafell, Diabaig Pillar (E2) in Scotland, and just about anything on Grit! He is also into ice-climbing and alpinism, and his speciality is Corsica where he guides climbing, canyoning and trekking. Other interests include scuba diving and motorbikes.

Left: Steve Stout leading the final pitch of the classic 10 pitch Arete du Zonza (VS/HVS) in Corsica.

Right: Steve on South East Gully (III), Great End.

Left: Steve soloing Central Gully (II), Great End.

Right: Steve has to cover up his leather fetish by riding motorbikes at Mach 10.