Monthly Archives: July 2017

A short afternoon climbing at Redhythe Point near Portsoy in between heavy showers.

Posted on July 31, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday we had heavy showers but we had planned to meet up two pals Pete and Dan and maybe try to climb locally. It was not looking good as we had the summers heavy showers all morning. Anyway Portsoy is … Continue reading →

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Portsoy car park near Redhythye Point – It was a “blackening” that took place.

Posted on July 30, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Short blog – Went to Redhthye near Portsoy today climbing between the showers. We parked in the usual car park and there were lots of feathers and a awful smell, see photo. I thought a lot of birds have been … Continue reading →

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Memorials on the hills – The Beinn Eighe Memorial and others. Any views ?

Posted on July 29, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Whilst I do not agree with Memorials on the hills or wild places some have been there for many years and one the Assynt Crash is a grave where the crew are buried on the mountain at 2000 feet. I … Continue reading →

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The best laid plans?

Posted on July 28, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I headed to Kintail after picking up Bernie from Forres early, he was still full of the cold as we headed West.  Sadly the we weather was poor and after 2 hours driving we arrived at Kintail in a … Continue reading →

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Heading West to beat the weather hopefully Sgurr Gaorsaic, behind Beinn Fhada.

Posted on July 27, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Heading to better weather on the West again and hopefully a new Corbett. The forecast on the West looks reasonable so I may try for an early start as the weather may change later in the day. I am picking … Continue reading →

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The Munros an appreciation what they have meant to me!

Posted on July 25, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

The Munros an appreciation July 2017 The Munros 41 years on. I am looking back on the Munros days what a great way to learn about this wonderful  country, the mountains their hidden secrets , friendship on the hills and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 9th Aug 2017, 7:30pm at Corrie and Sannox village hall Heavy Whalley – A life in mountaineering and mountain rescue

Posted on July 24, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am working on my wee chat in Arran  Wednesday, 9th Aug 2017, 7:30pm at Corrie & Sannox village hall. I am looking up some of my old slides and visits over the years to this wonderful Island where I have … Continue reading →

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Things I wish I knew before getting older. Look after your body its the only one you have.

Posted on July 22, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Look after your body when your young how many of us have said that ? For me the long days with big hill bags, carrying heavy loads and stretchers have taken their toll. Also the wet gear, bivies long call … Continue reading →

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Good Article on Calling in a Mountain Rescue by Helen Howe. Can you help Torridon MRT?

Posted on July 21, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

There is a great article in calling in for help on ukclimbing.com by Helen Howe well worth a read for all who go into the Mountains and wild places. https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=9366 I would advise all to read it as if you … Continue reading →

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Aonach Bhuidhe – and the stunning Glen Elchaig a Cycle, a new remote Corbett a lot of sun. Also a few tips for the sun

Posted on July 20, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

I drove the short 30 minutes from the Kintail Bunk house  where I had an overnight stay the small bothy only hold 6 people and it was a noisy night as there was a party going on at the Hotel … Continue reading →

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