Monthly Archives: January 2020

Moray Mountaineering Club Journal Vol 1 no 2. A classic.

Posted on January 31, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

In the old days the MMC used to produce a Annual Journal . This was an amazing read like the one I have been given. It was written after a visit by mountaineer Noel Odell to speak to Moray Mountaineering … Continue reading →

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Lovely tribute to Ian Ramsay in local paper.

Posted on January 30, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

It was lovely to be sent a copy of one of the tributes to Ian a good pal. Last week we had a great send off to a true friend of many in Killin. The words below sum up Ian. … Continue reading →

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It’s a good feeling giving “stuff away” Be aware of the Avalanche Forecast/ weather forecast and be careful in your route choice.

Posted on January 29, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I had a call asking for some information on climbing guides. It was from one of the leading lights in our Mountaineering Club. He is a top guy who is pushing his mountaineering and does a lot to help … Continue reading →

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Details of Kerr McIntosh funeral . RIP Kerr.

Posted on January 25, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

From the family :We are so sad to announce our beautiful dad Kerr McIntosh passed away peacefully on Sunday 19th Jan. A true gentleman and our hero until the end, the best dad and grandad anyone could wish for, he … Continue reading →

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Ben Rinnes my local hill – with some old pals a visit to the aircraft crash site. A birthday cake.

Posted on January 25, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

It is grand to have a wee Corbett on the doorstep and Ben Rinnes at 814 metres is the nearest hill to my house in Burghead it is also the North East most Northerly Corbett. An isolated hill near Dufftown … Continue reading →

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Inverness – a great night. Great motivation on the final film about and 82 year old to life – “No Problem a great Mantra”

Posted on January 24, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Last night I went to the Banff Mountain Film Festival at Eden Court Inverness. Banff in Canada is a place I know well from my many visits in the 80’s, 90, and onwards ice climbing. What a country Canada is … Continue reading →

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Ben Lui – The Helicopter used as a belay to lower the stretcher, then stuck overnight on the ridge and given a Parking Ticket.

Posted on January 23, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Ben Lui at 3707 feet is a superb mountain in the southern Highlands of Scotland, at the head of Glen Fyne. It has five well-defined ridges radiating out from the summit. Four corries lie between the ridges; including Coire Gaothaich … Continue reading →

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Kerr McIntosh

Posted on January 21, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am the bearer of more sad news. “The Kerr” –  Kerr McIntosh has passed away. He was my officer in charge at RAF Kinloss. In these days being an officer in charge of a RAF Mountain Rescue Team was … Continue reading →

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Not a Lot Of People Know this ?

Posted on January 20, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

These notice boards have been in my local forest for many years. They were so ahead of there time. I was told the local Community Council put them up what a great idea and so forwarding thinking. It reads : … Continue reading →

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Compensation payments to Wind Farms?

Posted on January 18, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Last night there was an interesting piece on BBC Scotland. I have been interested in the Wind farm and renewables debate it’s a very debatable subject for many and interesting to see the reaction by many of both sides of … Continue reading →

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