Steven has been hill-walking for over 20 years in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK and Europe. In 2003 he 'compleated' his 11th Munro round (all the peaks in Scotland over 3,000ft - there are 283), therefore taking the record for the most rounds. In 2010 this passion for the peaks had seen him tick off 14 rounds ! In 2007 Steven qualified as a Mountain Leader and has since been sharing his enthusiasm, guiding people up the Scottish Mountains to stunning scenery. In 2006 he took up hill-racing, competing with others who love the challenge of running the hills. This led not only to winning several races and mountain marathons outright, but also to writing the Pocket Mountain's guide book "Classic Hill Runs and Races in Scotland". His next goal is to complete a round of Corbetts - and is on target for early 2011.

Bruce holds a Mountain Instructor Award (MIC), is a member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI), and is currently on the British Mountain Guides Scheme (BMG). He brings to the team more than 20 years instruction and guiding experience, having worked with a wide range of clients. He holds a special affinity with the North face of Ben Nevis in Winter, where he has new routed to Grade VIII, and skied Tower Gully. In Summer he has a similar affinity with the Skye Ridge and has a personal traverse time only 10 minutes outside the current record. In addition to climbing and skiing, he has competed in the Paragliding World Cups and represented Great Britain; holds white water and sea kayaking qualifications; and is a regular sailing competitor on the West Coast of Scotland. Bruce is a well-known face in the OMMs, and other mountain marathons, and he and Steven run on the hills throughout the year when time allows.

Adrian joins our team as a qualified mountain leader, ecologist and wildlife expert, having worked as a wildlife guide and leader for many years all over Scotland. He has over 20 years experience in the environmental field in which time he has worked as an ecological consultant and as an Area Officer with Scottish Natural Heritage. Adrian established Wildoutdoors in 2002 and remains the lead wildlife guide on all Wildoutdoors holidays. He recently conducted the Scottish Wildcat Survey published by Scottish Natural Heritage and is conducting further research on this iconic and elusive species. He is also a UK Athletics coach, first aider, and Scottish international mountain runner, with extensive experience of road and mountain marathons and adventure races. He loves nothing more than working with people in the outdoors environment. Adrian has also travelled extensively all over Europe, parts of Africa, Asia, New Zealand and Australia and is now the Everest Marathon organiser.

Richard has been hillwalking and exploring wild places in the Scottish Highlands for over 20 years. It was an interest in mountains and the natural world that lead him to study Geology and Physical Geography before becoming a hillwalking guide. He is a qualified Winter Mountain Leader and is working towards his International and Mountain Bike Leader qualifications. Most of his time is spent outdoors and loves taking people on adventures whether its a multi-day journey through wild mountains or an easier walk looking for wildlife. Richard also works with youth groups and has lead expeditions in the UK, Africa, South America and India, but his favourite place is the Northwest Highlands of Scotland or everything west of the moine thrust! He is often found relaxing in wild and beautiful places with a book.

Tim has been walking extensively in the hills and mountains of the UK since discovering the Peak District as a boy living in Manchester. He went on to explore the Lake District and Snowdonia, before moving to Scotland and becoming well acquainted with the Highlands. He has climbed all the Munros twice, as well as many other hills, but is equally happy exploring coastal walks or discovering remote glens. He has also been trekking in Ireland, the Pyrenees, the Dolomites, and New Zealand. After being made redundant in 2009, he decided to put his Mountain Leader qualifications to use, and now leads guided walks and wilderness camping expeditions in the Highlands. He is also a keen astronomer and on a wild camp he can point out interesting things seen in the sky: stars, planets, galaxies, meteors, and - if we're very lucky - the aurora borealis (northern lights). Tim is now based in Aviemore and gets out in the Cairngorms as often as he can.