Monthly Archives: February 2024

Life can be hard at times. A few thoughts

Posted on February 29, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Life has been hard over the last few months it’s been a long hard winter. Yet I have been surrounded by true friends whose care and thoughtfulness is heart warming.  It’s taking time to sort my medication and after tumbling down … Continue reading →

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Fionaven – A grand day out.

Posted on February 25, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is a grand mountain hill Fionaven  I love this mountain and I have been very lucky to climb it about 10 times. It is spectacular and can be seen for miles. The shattered quartzite makes the hill look white and … Continue reading →

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I spent today not feeling great and taking it easy and trying to get over my mind sorted. I ended up reflecting on a magic days on An Teallach with great friends. How do you explain about the mountains and especialy of An Teallach. The views are stunning and a short walk along the path opens up a new world at every turn. This mountain has so many mysteries so many ridges and tops you will never understand all it’s secrets. Every year it’s buttresses and cliffs open up to a new generation of climbers making any visit a long mountain day and a special place to be the wild North West. It is a serious area to be especially in winter and in wild weather and is well served by the local Dundonnel Mountain Rescue Team.

Posted on February 21, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Many of these walks and climbs became a classic in my days with the RAF Mountain rescue team.The classic Traverse is one of the best. The young troops enjoyed this route and it became a right of passage for some. … Continue reading →

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Thank you Fort William Mountain Festival.

Posted on February 17, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Thanks to Kalie my great friend for taking me to Fort William Mountain Festival in Fort William.it was a great night and I felt honoured to be on the Sofa with such great Ambassadors of the the wild places. I … Continue reading →

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Fort William Mountain Festival Thursday 15 Feb 2024

Posted on February 13, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

The winners for the 2024 Scottish Awards for Excellence in Mountain Culture will soon be selected and we will be announcing them early next year. The Awards will be presented at the Launch Night on the 15th February 2024. Since … Continue reading →

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Famine Walls and Foodbanks.

Posted on February 7, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Famine Walls and Foodbanks what a state we are living in. After a winter wander on Beinn Dearg I had a look at some other effects of this tragic time in Scotland’s history. On that day I followed the “Famine … Continue reading →

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Another piece of history SMC Journals

Posted on February 6, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I gave my SMC Journals to Robin Clothier a SMC s stalwart. There was nearly;80;years worth. They gave me so much enjoyment and back ground on my Statistician. Robin a is connoisseur.Of mountaineering despite being a great climber he … Continue reading →

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