Monthly Archives: October 2017

Getting ready for winter in the mountains – are you ready? 

Posted on October 31, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Many will know that I am always willing to share a thought about getting ready for the winter in the mountain. Yesterday several pals sent me photos of their day on the hill with a smattering of snow down. I … Continue reading →

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The Kings House Hotel – Glencoe any views.

Posted on October 30, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

The Kings House Hotel in Glencoe is iconic and going through a huge upgrade there are a few thoughts from both sides about the refurbishment?  It is the local news and media and there are varied views on the refurbishment. … Continue reading →

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Mountain Aid Lectures – in November.

Posted on October 28, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Mountain Aid is a Registered Charity with three simple objectives: To find ways of helping to improve the quality of life of anyone permanently injured on the Scottish hills To promote training and education in the skills required to enjoy the Scottish … Continue reading →

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Bynack Mor “ Big cap” Munro 52 height 1090 metres on a windy day, winter may be on its way.

Posted on October 28, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I was on Bynack Mor in the Cairngorms the forecast was for gusty winds high up 30 – 40 knots. I have a pal who is recovering from a serious illness and this was to be her third Munro … Continue reading →

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Out on the hills at last! Erosion at Cummingston Sea cliffs on the Moray Firth a sad state of Affairs!

Posted on October 26, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

I hope to be heading  out early to the Cairngorms the forecast looks reasonable its been a few weeks sInce I was out on the hills so I will see how it goes . Today I had a wander along … Continue reading →

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Lightweight on the hills some pros and cons in winter hill running?

Posted on October 26, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

There are many out on the hills nowadays enjoying the hills by running. It is as many know a great to enjoy a mountain day travelling fast and light. In the past there were few running the hills and I … Continue reading →

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Thanks for all the comments on yesterdays blog – “Growing old ungracefully”

Posted on October 25, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was amazed at the amount of comments on the Blog and Facebook on my Blog yesterday about growing old, I wish I had known all the ideas that before I started to get older. Age just seems to catch … Continue reading →

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The art of getting old – ungracefully!

Posted on October 24, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

  Yesterday I applied for my OAP ( yes I am that old now) yes you have to apply for it that was news to me. It was pretty easy in the end and the results soon should be a … Continue reading →

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45 years on – the Big Walk some thoughts of a winter West – East .

Posted on October 23, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

The West – East of Scotland Skye to Mount Keen 1977. Looking through my notes from what seems another era I looked at my preparations and worries to get ready for a big undertaking then our winter walk in October … Continue reading →

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What is the best low tech kit for the hill? To me its a whistle “a successful rescue on a wild day in Skye”

Posted on October 22, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Today I set off early in the rain and came back due to the body not fancying a day in the rain and mist. The Dava Moor was wet and misty  no views and I can pick my hill days … Continue reading →

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