Monthly Archives: April 2016

A Winter day on Eigg an ascent of An  Sgurr. 

Posted on April 29, 2016 by heavywhalley.MBE

What a day on An Sgurr on the Island of Eigg we had one of the most wonderful days ever on the hill. In 40 years this day was his was one of the best. Eigg has a unique skyline … Continue reading →

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Early start for Eigg – Gateway to the Small Isles.

Posted on April 29, 2016 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am off to Eigg for the weekend leaving from Arisaig near Mallaig with the Moray Mountaineering Club  I hope the weather improves a bit ? There was snow  down to sea level yesterday just my luck so the 3 … Continue reading →

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Winter is still with us be careful!

Posted on April 28, 2016 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am heading for the Island of Eigg for the weekend weather permitting and away from the crowds as it is a May holiday. Winter is still with us and looking at the forecast still winter in big mountains. Every … Continue reading →

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Sheep ticks – worth looking into?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by heavywhalley.MBE

Every Year I get them, it is worth reminding you and your pals about them? Hi, this may be interesting you: You HAVE to learn this tick removal trick before you go camping! This is the link: http://theshrug.com/tb-tick-removal-trick/ Dr Alan … Continue reading →

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Leaving the West Coast is never easy, especially after that special weekend.

Posted on April 26, 2016 by heavywhalley.MBE

We had a low-key night in Ullapool after our great day on the hill it had been a busy few days and I was in bed by 2130 and awake by 0530.  There was no walking down the harbour after … Continue reading →

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Great weekend to the North West – A Special Journey to Shenavall Bothy.

Posted on April 25, 2016 by heavywhalley.MBE

What a great weekend on the North West – Shenavall Bothy and Four Season in one Day. Over the weekend I have been away with my Stepdaughter Yvette who arrived from the deep South at Inverness airport on Friday afternoon. … Continue reading →

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Epic Tales by Ian Skyes at Book chat last night in Inverness. In the Shadow of Ben Nevis.

Posted on April 22, 2016 by heavywhalley.MBE

Last night I went to a book launch by Ian Spike Sykes at Waterstones in Inverness on his great book In the Shadow Of Ben Nevis. It was a great insight into the book and the man and it was … Continue reading →

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In the Shadow of Ben Nevis – Book Launch in the Eastgate in Inverness at 18.30 on Thursday 21st April.

Posted on April 21, 2016 by heavywhalley.MBE

Out to Inverness tonight to hear Ian Spike Sykes talk about his book In the Shadow of Ben Nevis. Hopefully will be a good night and catch up with some old pals. I really enjoyed the book and wrote a … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Diran Peak Pakistan – The arrival at Base Camp.

Posted on April 20, 2016 by heavywhalley.MBE

It was interesting looking back on our trip to Pakistan in 1993 and though successful it was a close run thing. We learned so much, I had been to Nepal in 1990 on a small expedition of 6 pals on … Continue reading →

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Photo memories – Barefoot on the Cobbler – At one with the Big Mountains – Bus up the Karakoram Highway. 1993 Diran Peak 23,839 feet Memories . Triumph and Tragedy.

Posted on April 19, 2016 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was looking through some old slides and found a few that make me laugh. I met this guy as we were coming off the Cobbler after a great days climbing, it was late on a summers night. We would … Continue reading →

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