Monthly Archives: July 2019

Thank you for all the support.

Posted on July 31, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Many thanks to all for your support the cards and words they mean so much after I lost my sister Eleanor. We had a lovely Service to Celebrate her life in Ayr. I heard so many stories about her life … Continue reading →

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Scottish scrambling inspirations Highland Scrambles North – Foinaven wild,rugged and remote.

Posted on July 28, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Fionaven falls twelve feet short of the required 3,000ft for Munro status – and all the better for it! It is a long and complex hill with many hidden secrets in winter a find traverse. The views are superlative and … Continue reading →

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Carnach Bridge update from the Knoydart Ranger Service

Posted on July 25, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Carnach Bridge Update: Please be advised that the footbridge over the River Carnach at NM865964 is still closed. “The bridge has arrived at the estate and they are preparing to site it. Unfortunately, the hand rails and fixings provided were … Continue reading →

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Corbett’s for Courses. Mountain Aid can you help ?

Posted on July 25, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is the latest from Karlin Herwig on Facebook for Mountain Aid . Corbetts for Courses Mountain Aid: the hill walkers’ charity, is excited to announce our May 2019 fundraising initiative Corbetts for Courses. For a day Mountain Aid want … Continue reading →

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The Corbett’s are they harder than the Munro’s? What are your favourite ones?

Posted on July 17, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Corbetts are Scottish mountains over 2,500 feet (762 metres) and under 3,000 feet (914.4 metres), with a drop of a least 500 feet (152 metres) between each listed hill and any adjacent higher one. There are 222 summits classified as … Continue reading →

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Out on the hills again Aonach Shasuinn Affric .

Posted on July 17, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

The hill of the height of the Englishman (Sassanach ) what a great name for me it was a hard day. You are supposed to climb its neighbour as well in the same day Carn a Coire Gharb. Yesterday my … Continue reading →

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In memory of the life of Martin Moran.

Posted on July 12, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is from the Moran Mountaineering Facebook Page. In memory of the life of Martin Moran we would like to make a donation to the Indian Mountaineering Foundation and the Torridon Mountain Rescue Team. The Indian Mountaineering Foundation work in … Continue reading →

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Imagine a Course in Glencoe with these guys! Climbing belts and Whillans Harness.

Posted on July 11, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

I found this poster in my tidy up can you imagine doing a course with these guys in Glencoe? This was what I got issued with a yellow climbing belt and a screw gate plus 2 slings and karabiners. The … Continue reading →

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1950 – Letter from the late Donald Duff Surgeon – Belford Hospital ref Stretchers.

Posted on July 10, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

I found this letter from the Mountain Rescue pioneer Donald Duff who was the surgeon at the Belford Hospital Fort William to RAF Kinloss Mountain Rescue Team. Letter from the late Donald Duff Surgeon/Superintendent Fort William Hospital Belford Hospita To … Continue reading →

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Update 2 – incident Nanda Devi East. From the British Mountain Guides.

Posted on July 9, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Many thanks to the British Mountain Guides for letting me post this sad news. Posted: 08.07.19 by James Thacker “The British Mountain Guides (BMG) are aware of media reports that the seven bodies recovered from Peak 6447m, near Nanda Devi East, … Continue reading →

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