Monthly Archives: October 2019

Suilven – the Famine or Destitution Walls – Beinn Dearg and The road of Destitution.

Posted on October 31, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

After my winter wander on Beinn Dearg I had a look at some other effects of this tragic time in Scotland’s history. On that day I followed the “Famine Wall” on to near the summit and then all the way … Continue reading →

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Great weather on Beinn Dearg Hard going it’s hard going in the snow. A Winter day

Posted on October 30, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Beinn Dearg (Ullapool) I had not been up Beinn Dearg for a while so with a good weather forecast I was away early. It’s a 2 hour drive but it all went well though it was raining when I left … Continue reading →

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Blast from the past – Dachstein Mitts.

Posted on October 28, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

After yesterday’s wee blog on Wind – suits I got a few photos of Wind – suits and the famous Dachstein mitts. Looking through some of the climbing forums it was amazing to see how so many “tigers” berated them. … Continue reading →

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Classic Gear – wind-suits.

Posted on October 27, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

In the RAF we were lucky we had always a contact or folks in the team who could make things. The Safety Equipment could turn and old parachute into a basic wind – top or suit if you chatted to … Continue reading →

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Looking back – on Cycle to Syracuse and looking after your Mental Health.

Posted on October 26, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

This time last year I was a small part of the team that completed the Cycle to Syracuse an incredible trip to the USA. This was to commemorate the Lockerbie Tragedy on its 30 th anniversary. The cycle ended at … Continue reading →

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Every picture tells a story it’s so worth taking them.

Posted on October 25, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Today saw the first over the radio of roads and a few cars stuck in the snow near the Lecht in the Cairngorms. Is winter on its way. I saw the photo below on the RAF MRT Instagram Account. It … Continue reading →

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Getting to the top means your only half way there. “Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.” Ed Viesturs

Posted on October 24, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

The photo above is after a wild day on Lochnagar a magic mountain. Yet it has always taxed me to the full on several occasions especially winter climbing. It seem that when the wind blows it can be so bitter, … Continue reading →

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Looking after each other on a winter hill day.

Posted on October 23, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s hard to try to pass a message about looking after each other on the mountains when I love going out alone. I always tell folk where I am going and have my own safety network of mates and family. … Continue reading →

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An Teallach wandering a few tips? Navigation and low level ice – winter ridge walking. The Scottish Mountain Trust and path repair?

Posted on October 21, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday on the way back from the Munro’s on An Teallach I met my mate Ray and we had a wander over the neglected land to the West of the main path. When you leave the beleach you just head … Continue reading →

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Early Start for An Teallach

Posted on October 21, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was away at 0500 I wanted an early start the forecast was mixed for the day. My Mountaineering Club were on a Bus Meet to An Teallach but I needed a day on my own after a sad week … Continue reading →

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