Hugh Evans, born in South Wales in 1955, grew up in Northumberland. It was in Northumberland and the Lake District that he first began climbing and mountaineering at the age of 17 and during which time he also pursued his other keen interests of music and rugby.

After graduating from King Edward VI Grammar School, Morpeth, where he captained the rugby team, he attended Colchester School of Music. Following college, he spent 10 years in the Civil Service before permanently re-locating to the Isle of Skye and later forming Skye Mountain Guides.

From 1977 to 1984 Hugh was involved with Adventure Unlimited, an organisation run under the auspices of Community Education Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It was through the sponsorship of AU that he received his formal training.

Over the years, Hugh has been involved in mountaineering activities ranging from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, BMC Northeast Committee, instructing ML candidates, membership of the Northumberland and Skye Mountain Rescue teams and private guiding and instruction. He has climbed extensively in the Alps, with 21 alpine seasons, and has also climbed in Norway, the Canadian Rockies, Spain and the Andes.

Besides running Skye Mountain Guides, Hugh continues to teach music part time and is a member of the Scottish Rugby Referees Association.

Many clients write to show their thanks, here are some examples.

"Dear Hugh,
I am writing simply on behalf of all our party to thank you most sincerely for the excellent day you gave us on Sunday.
Certainly it was frustrating and a disappointment that we were unable to attempt the 'Inn. Pinn', but your professional judgement was proved correct in the event, as we saw fom Am Bhastair that the cloud did not lift, 'till 5 o'clock'
Your substitute programme on the west ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean was as exciting as it was unexpected, and I think all our party thoroughly enjoyed their day.
Yesterday three of us climbed Gairich on the way home, and looked across at the whole Cuillin ridge clear and mocking us!
I shall have to return for my third, and I hope successful, attempt on the 'Inn. Pinn.' some day, but how can you guarantee the weather?! !
All good wishes and many thanks again."

"Dear Hugh,
I'd just like to thank you for guiding me around the Cuillin.
I had much apprehension about the climbs and the exposures but you made it so much more comfortable than it could have been.
If anyone shows an interest in Skye climbs I'll be glad to pass your name on. Thanks again and the best of seasons."