Monthly Archives: December 2013

Heavy Stocking Filler No 7 – late for Christmas but not for the New Year.

Posted on December 23, 2013 by heavywhalley.MBE

Forgot a present or its getting late we all do it, this is worth waiting for an incredible wild life Calender for 2014. The man who took this has spent a lifetime in the mountains and was also the Team … Continue reading →

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Walking with seals at Findhorn – more wild weather on the way.

Posted on December 23, 2013 by heavywhalley.MBE

The weather is still wild and I managed out for a walk at Findhorn along the beach. The light was as always superb and the views of the Moray Firth wonderful. As I was walking there was movement in the … Continue reading →

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Heavy Stocking Fillers No 6 –

Posted on December 22, 2013 by heavywhalley.MBE

The Cairngorms in winter with Chris Townsend. What a magic piece of filming a low budget but incredible piece of work,by two people who love the mountains and wild lands. It is an idea present to bring back the joy … Continue reading →

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Moving on from Lockerbie.

Posted on December 22, 2013 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday was a hard day I wanted to get out but was feeling pretty low a bit of man – flu, sore throat etc and the forecast was very poor. I tried to finish my Christmas cards but found it … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie a sad Anniversary, the Memorial window and a poem.

Posted on December 21, 2013 by heavywhalley.MBE

25 years ago the world changed for many people. 270 died when the  Jumbo Jet “Clipper of the Seas” was blown up above Lockerbie.  Many apart from those who lost loved ones were never the same again. The Police, The … Continue reading →

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Heavy’s Stocking Fillers – Dachstein Mitts

Posted on December 20, 2013 by heavywhalley.MBE

Gloves are a key part of winter mountaineering , lose a glove in the winter and have no spare and you can be in serious trouble. Without gloves you are useless, in wild weather the hands freeze quickly and soon … Continue reading →

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Winter is back! – North Gully Lurchers Crag Cairngorms

Posted on December 20, 2013 by heavywhalley.MBE

Really good article on Scottish Winter: Ten Must-do Routes at II and III – by Dan Bailey – UKHillwalking.com They used one of my photos see above From Andy Nisbet –  “The route gave five long pitches of continuous ice, possibly the longest … Continue reading →

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Heavy ideas for Christmas Stocking Fillers no 4.

Posted on December 19, 2013 by heavywhalley.MBE

With the winter arriving why don’t you look at doing a course on winter skills/ Avalanche training. All you have to do is Google winter skills, there are so many great Courses from Glenmore Lodge to many local Mountain Guides … Continue reading →

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Strong winds – wild night

Posted on December 19, 2013 by heavywhalley.MBE

After a lovely day yesterday the winds arrived and the hose got blasted last night, the windows were rattling and it was good to be inside. I went out for a drink last night with Dan a mate who was … Continue reading →

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John Muir Trust – membership – Stocking Filler no 3.

Posted on December 18, 2013 by heavywhalley.MBE

John Muir Trust Membership – Just now with hill roads, windfarms and Fracking the John Muir Trust needs every penny they can get. They help keep the wild places and defend the environment. Membership is only £30 a year. We … Continue reading →

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