Steve Bate is 35 and visually impaired. In June 2013 Steve will attempt to Solo Climb El Capitan in the Yosemite Valley, America. Steve is raising money for North East Sensory Services and awareness about Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).

North East Sensory Services is an Aberdeen-based charity providing emotional and practical support to any one affected by a Sight or Hearing loss in the North-East. NESS provide a wide range of services to improve the lives of Blind & Deaf people. NESS welcome your support to help them achieve this!

Zodiac is a route to the right on this photo

Moray Mountaineering Club members were fortunate to receive a slideshow from Steve at the Annual General Meeting held in March 2013.

If you would like to make a donation to support Steve’s cause, please visit Steve’s Just Giving page – Click here to access Steve’s ‘Just Giving’ page.

You can follow Steve’s training at Visual Aid – Climb Zodiac.