Monthly Archives: September 2021

A new book on the way from the Scottish Mountaineering Trust on Tom Patey .

Posted on September 29, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

From the Scottish Mountaineering Trust “Tom Patey is a Scottish climbing legend who needs no introduction. His climbing escapades, evening antics and desire for adventure combine to produce a character unlike any other in our country’s climbing history. We are … Continue reading →

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The Torridon hills some memories.

Posted on September 28, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

The other day I was up a lovely wee hill An – Ruadh Meallean near Torridon that gave me a great view of the West side of the Torridon Munro Beinn Alligin. I have done several big call outs on … Continue reading →

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Windy walk at times on An Ruadh – Mheallan the Little Red Hill ( A Graham near Beinn Alligin

Posted on September 27, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

The plan was to climb Beinn Alligin at Torridon but the winds were forecast pretty high. So we opted for a pathless Graham opposite the big Munro . From it you can see a another side of the Munro Beinn … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for the change to winter?

Posted on September 23, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Hopefully we have still got some summer left but I have not been out for a while but heading West this weekend. So I had a look at my kit. My summer bag was light. I have added some more … Continue reading →

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Poetry on the hills – How I missed out for so long .

Posted on September 22, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Norman MacCaig. This is part of his work that made me read lots of his poetry. I love the poetry of the mountains and wild places and coming from Ayr the land of Robbie Burns it makes me sorry I … Continue reading →

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Another great Doctor Tom Stuart of Braemar MRT passes away.

Posted on September 20, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Thank you to Braemar MRT for passing on this sad news. It was with great sadness that we heard of the death of Tom Stewart earlier this month. Many will remember Dr Tom Stewart who was our team doctor for … Continue reading →

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Staying in touch and a short winter wander Cha-no to that nearly ended with a serious injury.

Posted on September 20, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I often get asked why I write the blog it’s easy to answer as I get so many stories contacts from it. It is great to hear from past friendships and from other mountaineers some now gone and families trying … Continue reading →

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All well in Crianlarich – visiting Aunty Elma a lady who always looks after RAF MRT.

Posted on September 17, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

On my way back from the deep South from a good trip with old pals I drove to see Aunty Elma at Crianlarich. My old mountaineering mates tell me I need to post cheery posts. Elma has looked after many … Continue reading →

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Keswick Mountain Festival thanks to all.

Posted on September 12, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I did a Q & A ( Question & Answer session) with Cameron McNeish at the Keswick Mountain Festival. I travelled down to another world from Scotland. It was so busy and there first big event since Covid. I … Continue reading →

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Heading to Keswick Mountain Festival.

Posted on September 9, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I thought I had retired from these talks that I used to do but was asked to speak at the Keswick Mountain Festival with my friend Cameron McNeish. He is going to do a Question and Answer chat with me. … Continue reading →

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