Monthly Archives: August 2020

Change of plan Portsoy – Fields of Gold, Redhythe, rock climbing and lots Dolphins.

Posted on August 28, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

It had been a long time coming but we had an old pal back up Rhys and we had a day on the Cairngorms planned rock climbing. Dan my best pal was free so I was looking forward to a … Continue reading →

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Paper Maps in my early days and the joy of planning for a day on the hills? The love of maps.

Posted on August 26, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s so easy now to pick up a climbing guide or a Munros / Corbett book and plan your day. You can even get waypoints and all the latest information on your hill day or climb. The internet is full … Continue reading →

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Frank Card RIP RAF Mountain Rescue – Montrose/Edzell 1949-51

Posted on August 23, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Frank Card RIP Montrose/Edzell 1949-51 Frank wrote the book Whensover. I saw this on the RAF MRT Association on Facebook Page from Alister Haveron. “I had a call from Jo with the sad news that Frank passed away on the … Continue reading →

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A podcast, for mental health.

Posted on August 20, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in” ― Leonard Cohen A few years ago I was asked to do a podcast for Basic Scotland. https://basics-scotland.org.ukWeb result with site linksBASICS Scotland BASICS Scotland (British Association of … Continue reading →

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Weather changing a few tips ?

Posted on August 20, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

When planning ahead for a day on the hill its worth looking at the weather forecasts. Many have had great days in shorts and lightweight gear this summer. Its well worth looking ahead to what you may expect on the … Continue reading →

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Ardgour – Garbh Bheinn – A past visit to Alan Grouts Memorial.

Posted on August 18, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Ardgour  is special place and has a ferry and if not used a long drive along some wild single track roads, It has no Munros but many great Corbetts and acres of unclimbed rock. Many of the hills are pathless … Continue reading →

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Access to Loch Muick / Linn of Dee – Lochnagar tales.

Posted on August 18, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

From this weekend (Sat, Aug 15), traffic will be managed at two Deeside locations to protect public safety and ensure that two of the Cairngorms National Park’s best known beauty spots are not damaged by off-road parking. Access to Loch … Continue reading →

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Scottish Mountain Rescue Benevolent Scheme.

Posted on August 17, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s great to see after so much work by many that Scottish Mountain Rescue now has a Benevolent Scheme. This hopefully will be able to help team members and families who are in a time of need.

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He ain’t Heavy he is my brother!

Posted on August 15, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Many have spent years on the hills and wild places. Carried lots of unknown folk of the hills. Spent days searching for folk we never knew. Yet I know of several pals that are suffering and in dark places. Some … Continue reading →

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Potholes, camping and Toilets.

Posted on August 15, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

I travelled back early the other day from the West yesterday early to miss all the traffic. Most lay-byes were full of camper vans and tents they must be having fun as the midges were out. Yet it was sad … Continue reading →

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