Monthly Archives: March 2012

Back Home – green fields and daffodils and welcome home sign.

Posted on March 31, 2012 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had a good journey home from Canada all went smooth apart from my hacking cough all the way in the flight from Calgary to Heathrow.  The poor people who sat near me?  I watched two films, the “Iron Lady” and “The … Continue reading →

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Ha Ling Chinaman’s Peak Canmore Canada – a wee walk with Dave.

Posted on March 28, 2012 by heavywhalley.MBE

My great friend Dave Booth who I am staying in Canmore with suggested after a long visit to the dentist to take me a wee walk in the afternoon. I was expecting a walk by the river instead we drove … Continue reading →

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Mount Kidd Falls Canada – 30 years on!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by heavywhalley.MBE

The photo above shows Mount Kidd Falls in 1983 about March time, when we came to Canada for the first time to ice climb. At that time there were less than 90 climbs in the guide-book. There was also limited … Continue reading →

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The Alpine Club Of Canada at Canmore – more memories.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I visited the Alpine Club Of Canada incredible place at Canmore. This is where we stayed on my first trip to Canada  in 1983. It is set just about a few miles from Canmore in the woods an ideal location, … Continue reading →

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Chantilly Falls – nearly 30 years on.

Posted on March 26, 2012 by heavywhalley.MBE

The weather has been so good I had to go out even though I was full of the flu, it was such a great day. We were heading for Kaninaskis about 45 minutes from Canmore, The boys picked me up … Continue reading →

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Wild drive along Jasper Highway – and back to Banff

Posted on March 24, 2012 by heavywhalley.MBE

It was minus 16 when we went out to Weeping Wall and there was a bit of sun as I said some avalanches were coming of the ledges and occasionally a big one would come of a ledge and cover some of … Continue reading →

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Back up to Rampart Creek – Weeping Wall and more snow

Posted on March 23, 2012 by heavywhalley.MBE

I will try to catch up we headed up North to Weeping Wall up the Jasper Highway even fewer cars on it than before and more snow than ever. We tried to find some climbs near Wildfowl lake but no … Continue reading →

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Lake Louise and Haffner Creek a day in the sun, rock and ice

Posted on March 19, 2012 by heavywhalley.MBE

    We left Ambleside Lodge in Canmore a bit late as we had to pick Lilly up who was staying overnight at a friend’s in Canmore. Sue’s breakfast of toasted fruit in brown sugar and yogurt was incredible.  Canmore … Continue reading →

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Canada a fun day at Grotto changes since our last visit a lot of ice has gone.

Posted on March 18, 2012 by heavywhalley.MBE

Three of us went to Grotto Canyon today as Dan and Ned dropped Dave off in Calgary as he flies back tonight, He has had a good trip I think, despite the heavy snowfall.   Jocky and Geoff  had a … Continue reading →

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Mothers Day – A special day don’t forget to tell them every day you love them.

Posted on March 17, 2012 by heavywhalley.MBE

It has been many years since I lost my Mother, she died of Leukemia which she kept away from most of the family, she did not want to worry us. That was typical of her and off her generation. It was only … Continue reading →

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