Queen of Sichuan
Photographer: Steve Scott
Kendal Mountain Festival Director and Presenter
Growing up in the Lake District, Steve relentlessly pursued a career in adventure sports. A former professional national team skier, ski coach and an accomplished professional paraglider pilot - he lived in the Alps for over 10 years. establishing his own Mountain Sports School with a French Mountain Guide colleague. His career subsequently took him to Norway for 4 years where he worked in publishing, coached juniors at Oslo Ski Club and also trained with telemark ski racers in Norway (he was also invited to tour with a Norwegian pro Telemark demo team in 1997).
Also a trained graphic designer with a background of working with reputable outdoor brands such as Petzl, Mountain Hardwear and The North Face, Steve worked with marketing and branding teams for over 20 years. Today, Steve is co-owner with his wife and CEO Jacqui of the highly respected Kendal Mountain Festival – the world’s premier cultural gathering for outdoor adventurers, brands and enthusiasts.
Steve’s adventures have taken him all over the world, skilled mountain athlete he still likes a challenge and when home, spends many hours in the fells of his home region in The Lake District national park.
Brother and sister : Limited edition of 10 prints
£200 - A3 giclée print
£250 - Framed and mounted
If you wish to place and order (UK only) , please email john@illume.eco
“Bathed in the golden light of a winter sunrise, this image captures the ethereal majesty of Yaomei Peak, the highest summit of Mount Siguniang in Sichuan Province, China. Taken during a December expedition in2018 the photograph reflects my deep reverence for one of the most beautiful mountains I’ve ever encountered. The stark contrast between the sunlit summit and shadowed slopes evokes both serenity and awe, inviting viewers to contemplate the raw power and delicate grace of alpine wilderness.
Yaomei stands at 6,250 meters and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its biodiversity and dramatic landscapes. This moment, frozen in time, is a tribute to the spirit of exploration and the profound connection between humans and the high places of the world.
Yaomei stands at 6,250 meters and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its biodiversity and dramatic landscapes. This moment, frozen in time, is a tribute to the spirit of exploration and the profound connection between humans and the planet.”
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