Monthly Archives: October 2021

A bothy tale “The Shed” (A wee bothy high on the Tibetan side of Everest) May – June 2001.

Posted on October 31, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

This article was published in the Mountain Bothy Association Newsletter. Tales from a Bothy My first memories of bothying were in the early Sixties as a member of the Boys Brigade. I was making up the numbers on the Duke … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Bothies, Mountaineering, Views Mountaineering | 2 Comments

What’s your favourite hill food?

Posted on October 30, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

When I first went on the hills as a very young boy my Dad always carried a huge bar of Cadbury’s chocolate. That was the highlight of many a walk getting a few squares. In the old days we used … Continue reading →

Posted in Alaska, Equipment, Mountain rescue, mountain safety, Mountaineering, Munros, Scottish winter climbing., Views Mountaineering, Weather, Well being | 4 Comments

Favourite Corbett’s and memories – only one left no rush its taken 60 years.

Posted on October 29, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

My first Corbett was either The Merrick or Goatfell definitely aged about 5 . I did many more in my youth living in Ayrshire and so near Arran that was over 60 years ago. Over the years I became fascinated … Continue reading →

Posted in Corbetts, Corbetts and other hills, Friends, Mountaineering, Other hills Grahams & Donalds, Recomended books and Guides, Rock Climbing, Scottish winter climbing., SMC/SMT, Views Mountaineering, Well being, Wildlife | Leave a comment

Some more winter tips from pals! Thanks.

Posted on October 28, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I got lots of additions to asking for winter crips most were on Facebook but I feel are worth adding together for others to see and comment on. Goggles ……a lesson I learnt the hard way. I was on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Mountain rescue, mountain safety, Mountaineering, Recomended books and Guides, Scottish winter climbing., Views Mountaineering, Weather | 2 Comments

An update from Mountaineering Scotland if you need assistance !

Posted on October 25, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

A Facebook post has been doing the rounds recently advising people what to do if they find themselves lost or stranded with low battery or no phone signal. It involves changing your voicemail message to give your approximate position and … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Media, Mountain rescue, Mountaineering, Views Mountaineering, Well being | 3 Comments

How many still wear at watch on the hills ?

Posted on October 24, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

How many folk still wear a watch on the hill? I did a night navigation exercise last year and some were relying purely on their phone ? I still use a watch on my wrist and always have . I … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Equipment, mountain safety, Mountaineering, Well being | 4 Comments

What’s your winter tip?

Posted on October 23, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

There is a great article in Walk Highlands that I recommend you read no matter how experienced you think you are! http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk//safety/winter-skills.shymkent Preparation – One of my tips is to prepare your route I even have my back up GPS … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, mountain safety, Mountaineering, People, Scottish winter climbing., Views Mountaineering, Weather | Leave a comment

Comments from blog about Dealing with getting old on the hills.

Posted on October 23, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Many thanks for all the comments on yesterday’s blog. It seemed to have brought a lot of interest from a lot of folks. Here are some of the comments that others may not have seen on Facebook. Thank you all … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Friends, Health, Mountaineering, People | 2 Comments

Getting old in the mountains a few tips? The secret is do not give up.

Posted on October 21, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was on a wee hill yesterday when a pal said at time’s I get sad that I may not be able to get big days on the hills anymore. As you get older the body does show signs and … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Equipment, Friends, Gear, Health, medical, mountain safety, Mountaineering, Munros, Other hills Grahams & Donalds, Recomended books and Guides, Views Mountaineering, Weather, Well being, Wildlife | 12 Comments

A special day on Terry’s last Corbett with a lot of old and new pals – Am Bachach Kintail.

Posted on October 21, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

The forecast was poor and I left early winter must be coming as I had porridge before I left. I was meeting my mate Laurry outside Inverness and going to take my van to Kintail. As always Laurry changed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Corbetts, Corbetts and other hills, Enviroment, Family, Friends, Health, mountain safety, Mountaineering, Munros, People, Weather, Well being, Wildlife | Leave a comment