Monthly Archives: January 2019

Off to the Cairngorms with mates depending on the roads and weather.

Posted on January 31, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

The weather looks not bad in a matter of fact it looks great as does the Avalanche Forecast so I am off to the Cairngorms for a wander depending on the roads. It snowed heavily yesterday and even where I … Continue reading →

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Be aware of heavy snow in the Mountains – Have you read the Avalanche reports for today.

Posted on January 30, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

When deep snow accumulates progress is often time consuming and strenuous, significantly affecting the distance one can travel on foot. Deep drifts can develop if snow is combined with strong winds. “A heightened avalanche risk is possible and avalanche reports … Continue reading →

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50 years of MOFFAT Mountain Rescue Team.

Posted on January 29, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Taken from Moffat MRT Facebook page. “50 Years ago this weekend Hugh Sinclair called a meeting in Moffat after a death in the Grey Mares Tail. Moffat Hill Rescue Service was born and today the team is still going strong … Continue reading →

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Wonderful tribute to Al Ward.

Posted on January 27, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I left early to go to a friends funeral in Onich near Glencoe. The rain was incredible it poured most of the day. The roads were flooded and it took care the hills were looking bare of snow and … Continue reading →

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Cycle to Syracuse film on Borders Tv. Thank you all for your support.

Posted on January 26, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Thank you to Borders TV The full story of ‘Cycle to Syracuse’ – a charity bike ride by five Lockerbie residents to the New York university which lost 35 students when Pan Am flight 103 was bombed over Scotland in … Continue reading →

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Burns Day

Posted on January 25, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

As a boy from Ayr the poet Robbie Burns he was a big part of the areas folklore and history. He was also some poet, heard world-wide and loved by many. I was brought up in Ayr but my Dad was no … Continue reading →

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Farewell to a Cairngorm great Adam Watson.

Posted on January 25, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

More sad news that a Cairngorm great Adam Watson has passed away. As the SMC said “Adam Watson (1930-2019) joined the Club in 1954 – he was our longest-serving member.  He was quintessentially a Cairngorms man; his lifelong passion for the … Continue reading →

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What can you do to ensure a safe day out? Have some procedures in place.

Posted on January 24, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

In my early days I  was very lucky as I was part of a bunch of folk who were taught very quickly that we all had to look after each other on the hills.  The RAF Kinloss Mountain Rescue Team … Continue reading →

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Hard going on the hills ? Do you leave word where your going?

Posted on January 23, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Hard going on the hills ? Do you leave word where your going? https://heavywhalley.wordpress.com/2019/01/23/hard-going-on-the-hills-do-you-leave-word-where-your-going/ — Read on heavywhalley.wordpress.com/2019/01/23/hard-going-on-the-hills-do-you-leave-word-where-your-going/ From Bill Rose Killin MRT “Download OS locate. The free app that provides your location and can be sent by text to … Continue reading →

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Hard going on the hills ? Do you leave word where your going?

Posted on January 23, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am helping a pal who is out on the hills on his own. He is out for a week chasing hills. He leaves me his route if possible texts me on the summits and when he gets off. He … Continue reading →

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