Monthly Archives: December 2017

Happy New Year to all those working over New Year

Posted on December 31, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had a great visit yesterday from Willie MacRitchie from Lewis or is it Harris ! He is the now main man in charge of the RAF Mountain Rescue Teams working from RAF Valley in North Wales. He was just … Continue reading →

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The Best laid schemes of mice and cars!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Last night I drove up to check a neighbours house she is away and drove in a big pothole in the dark! The steering in my car has a problem and I just got it home ! I had just … Continue reading →

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Book review: Beyond the Secret Howff, by Ashie Brebner

Posted on December 29, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Originally posted on cairngormwanderer:
Ashie Brebner The Secret Howff is such a part of Cairngorm lore that it’s difficult to remember that until relatively recently so few people knew anything about it other than it existed… somewhere. Now Ashie Brebner,…

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Heading to Ballater tomorrow. Lochnagar – the lure of a magic place and Memories.

Posted on December 29, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had originally planned the New Year at Glen Feshie but there was a mix up with the bothy so a few of us are of to Ballater tomorrow for the New Year. Many have plans but I am still … Continue reading →

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A blast of Winter on Carn na h – Easgainn 616 metres Hill of the Eel.

Posted on December 28, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

The excellent Guide book The Graham’s and Donalds from the Scottish Mountaineering Club Hillwalking Guide says that this hill is excellent for a short day or for those travelling to the greater hills. SMC Grahams and Donalds Probably the most … Continue reading →

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A wander today Carn na h – Easgainn 616 metres and today BBC – Radio Scotland Snow and Ice – The Brainwaves program Today Wed 27 Dec radio Scotland at 1330 ! Well worth a listen !

Posted on December 26, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Good morning everyone I hope to manage a short day on the hill today just off the A9 near Tomatin  Carn na h – Easgainn 616 metres, we are meeting in Inverness and we will see how my cold is. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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“The Right to Roam” a right we take for granted in Scotland. Patagonia film sums it up. The Mountain Bothies Association.

Posted on December 25, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

  That great company Patagonia a hugely environmentally friendly company have helped made a great wee video about a trip to Scotland in winter by some snowboarders from the USA . It really tugs at my heart strings and is … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas – Hill days and ice climbs on past Christmas Periods. Can you donate to the Homeless?

Posted on December 25, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday was busy I spent most of the night coughing and lots of broken sleep the usual Christmas cold that sweeps the village. I managed to get into shops early though they were still busy at 0700 a bit of … Continue reading →

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Al Slyvester update !

Posted on December 24, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

It is good to get some great news on Christmas Eve. This is from Al Sylvester. “Season greetings, I want to share with you what’s being going on. Thank you for everyone’s cards n messages, I’ve been overwhelmed to the … Continue reading →

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Beinn Enaiglair – 889 metres – Breamore Junction and a grand wee hill in the mist.

Posted on December 22, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

Away early and got driven by Babs and her lovely Black Lab to the hills via Dingwall to collect Brent. We were hoping to climb the big Corbett not far from Beinn Dearg near Breamore Junction on the Ullapool road. … Continue reading →

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