Monthly Archives: November 2023

1976 May – Great Kindness – at Scardroy in our Big Walk South to North.

Posted on November 30, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

The big glens hold many memories for me: Hamish Brown sums them up so well. The Big Glens – Strathfarrar, Affric and Glen Sheil. “ in the Highlands it is mountain after mountain, for ever and ever”Hamish Brown “ Hamish’s … Continue reading →

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Another sad loss – Sue Heron one of life’s characters.

Posted on November 29, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I knew Sue for over 40 years we had some incredible times. She worked in the Onich Hotel Nevisport and The West Coast climbing shops we were meeting many of the climbers of the day. We would spend our wages … Continue reading →

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In memory of my Mum – a true lovely soul.

Posted on November 28, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Today is the Anniversary of losing a wonderful mother who helped shape my life. These few words just touch the surface on her life. I am the last of the family still going but there are still a few out … Continue reading →

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John Hugo Valley MRT RIP.

Posted on November 26, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I just heard that John Hugo had passed away in Cyprus. He was one of my young teammates when I was at North Wales as full time Deputy Team leader. I was so overconfident in these days pushing the new … Continue reading →

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Learning from the past : Avalanche at Kintail March 1990.

Posted on November 24, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have done a lot of work in the past on Avalanche Research I have had many interviews with witnesses and learning from their stories. I also attended many tragedies over the years these included many hard times of waiting … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the 1977 winter traverse of Scotland. Big snows, exhaustion learning lots.

Posted on November 23, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

RAF KINLOSS 1977–WEST – East TRAVERSE OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS 28/10/1977 –19/11/1977 – Heavy Whalley, Jim Morning, Terry Moore. This was the first expedition in to attempt a Traverse of Scotland in November winter. This walk was the based on … Continue reading →

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High Risks – Climbing into extinction. A review by Adrian Trednall.

Posted on November 23, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

My friend Adrian Wrote this review of the wonderful book High Risks by Brian Hall. I would thoroughly agree one of the best books ever written. I knew many of those involved in these Golden years can I reblog your … Continue reading →

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Munro’s Question?

Posted on November 20, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Classic Question “ When you start another round do you have to repeat the hills you have done before?” I know this is Arbitrary and Anne Butler told me her views a while ago. I know it’s up to you … Continue reading →

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1976 – The Munro’s completion.

Posted on November 20, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

My Last Munro first time around was An Sochach ( Braemar) with Pete McGowan, Les Boswell and Mark. We will all have great memories of the Munros I will never for get the day I finished almost ng with my … Continue reading →

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Thank you all for the support after my piece on the effects of Lockerbie. The healing process continues.

Posted on November 18, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had so many wonderful kind replies from my piece on Lockerbie. Some from those who lost loved ones on the tragedy. They came from all over and I could not get my head around the thoughts of many. None … Continue reading →

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