Monthly Archives: August 2022

“Towards The Ogre” book launch – Clive Rowland at the Bandstand Nairn starts at 7 pm 1 Sept.

Posted on August 31, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Tonight I will be helping a great pal Clive Rowland in his book launch at the Nairn Book Festival. I have the honour to do a short introduction for Clive. I have been so lucky to know Clive for many … Continue reading →

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Interesting belays? Always back them up!

Posted on August 30, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

This belay was on Wreckers Slab (description below) There was a few original pegs from the first ascent which I clipped for the photo of course it was backed up. Description One of the longest, most alluring and serious VS … Continue reading →

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Liathach by-pass path ? A past Rescue on Liathach.

Posted on August 28, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have climbed this Jewel of Torridon often but sadly not recently. I have had so many adventures winter climbing and introducing young Mountain Rescue Troops to this mountaineers , mountain. It has two Munro’s and 4 Munro tops. To … Continue reading →

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A last walk with Tom MacDonald RIP.

Posted on August 26, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had a kind day yesterday as I was helping my old pals sister with his ashes. She had decided to leave them amongst the hills crags and flowers he loved. Tom MAcDonald had joined the RAF Kinloss MRT with … Continue reading →

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Towards the Ogre update – Thursday 1st Sept at the Bandstand Nairn at 1900.

Posted on August 25, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Exciting news for the mountaineering and climbing community as a brand-new book is launched. Details below and attached. THE EVENT Towards the Ogre by Clive Rowland Book Launch Thursday 1st September 2022 at 7pm Bandstand Bar & Restaurant, The Bandstand Hotel, … Continue reading →

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Memories of Tom Mac Mountain man and botanist!

Posted on August 24, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

A few years ago Tom MacDonald invited me on a botanising trip from Rannoch to Ben Alder. The estate wanted a check on the plants high up in the remote Corries of Garbh Choire Mor and Beag on Ben Alder. … Continue reading →

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Route of the North To South Walk 1976.

Posted on August 23, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

This walk was unsupported we carried everything we needed and used food dumps preplaced. 1976 North – South Scotland Walk 1. Ben Hope the most Northerly Mountain in Scotland – Corbett Ben Hee – Merkland Lodge 2. Conival and Ben … Continue reading →

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Latest Scottish Rock Climbs Guide out now . Just got it looks superb.

Posted on August 22, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

The latest guide, Scottish Rock Climbs, has landed! Now available to order direct from our website: https://bit.ly/scottishrockclimbs This new Wired guide comprises of 1760 routes across Scotland, offering a wealth of inspiration for experienced climbers and a fantastic introduction for … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Week – An Lurg near Bynack Mor and the Wellington crash in 14 August 1944. A past visit with the family.

Posted on August 20, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

A few years Avon just had an email about this sad incident from the son of the pilot of this crash. We visited the crash site a few years later ot was one of the most heartfelt trips I have … Continue reading →

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A bit of background to the Big Walks.

Posted on August 18, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was so lucky to have been told of Big Walks across Scotland in the past I listened intently when I met a few who had done them. There had been various long Walks the RAF Mountain Rescue have a … Continue reading →

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