Monthly Archives: November 2017

Happy St Andrews Day – Everest bothy remissness Tales from a bothy.

Posted on November 30, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

This article was published in the Mountain Bothy Association Newsletter.   Tales from a Bothy – “The Shed” (A wee bothy high on the Tibetan side of Everest) May – June 2001   My first memories of bothying were in the early … Continue reading →

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Ben Humble a true Mountaineer and early Mountain Rescue and Safety pioneer.

Posted on November 29, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was looking through some old photos and found this photo of the late Ben Humble (1903 – 1977) was a prolific author and a noted Scottish climber who was a pioneer of Scottish Mountain Rescue. As a member of the … Continue reading →

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On my Mum’s Anniversary – How I still miss my Mum.

Posted on November 28, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is the anniversary of my Mum’s passing she died in 1980 I still miss her every day she was as all Mum’s are a special lady.  She was the minister’s wife and worked so hard for the Church throughout … Continue reading →

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Early winter tales – keeping away from the winter blues? Care of Crampons

Posted on November 27, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

  The photo above is of a great early winter day in Torridon when we were chasing Corbetts it seems so long ago but so worth while to get out despite the long drive. I am looking forward to getting … Continue reading →

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1989 Some thoughts on the Sea King crash on Creag Meaghaidh and a few other memories.

Posted on November 26, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

One of the Lochaber MR Team commented on a photo I put up on my Blog a while ago it was of an incident during 1989 I was the Team Leader at RAF Leuchars and had just been told that … Continue reading →

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Black Friday – how much “stuff “do we need? Why not recycle or get it fixed.

Posted on November 25, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

As I headed back from my fun drive to Ben Rinnes yesterday the radio was going mad about Black Friday is this another consumer con?  The world is mad I am inundated with emails/ trash offers etc about “Black Friday. … Continue reading →

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A bit icy off the main roads sadly no hill and a bit of a icy welcome winter driving .

Posted on November 24, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

After an early appointment at Lossiemouth for my injection no 3 in a week I tried to make the best of a lovely sunrise , the early start and head for my local Corbett Ben Rinnes! It is normally about … Continue reading →

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The big snows and a Compass and the weather effect?

Posted on November 23, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

The forecast is for big snowfall today and those who are venturing out on the high tops will be in for an interesting day! Chief Forecaster’s assessment Snow is expected to develop across parts of Scotland early on Thursday. Snow … Continue reading →

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November Avalanche Update. New Ap available be careful.

Posted on November 22, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

There has been a warning about heavy snow from tomorrow in the mountains and it is worth mentioning if you are heading out onto the hills. The Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS)does not start officially till the 15 December this … Continue reading →

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OS Locate – SARLOC – Views please? Leave a route of where your heading.

Posted on November 21, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was looking at  some of the great feedback from my winter talks last week where I visited 4 towns on separate nights  and some of the Questions asked are well worth repeating. This lets more folk than the audience … Continue reading →

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