Monthly Archives: June 2024

Early days

Posted on June 20, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Most of us in our early mountains days are never forget Mine was the Skye ridge aged 18 : I walked all night after a 5 hr journey and no bridge. The route of up to Garbh Bhein in the … Continue reading →

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Sorry for my Lack of concentration!

Posted on June 17, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am really struggling with my concentration I seem not to be taking things in. I had a good pal who was asking about my blog “who holds the copyright etc. “it needs to be held for the future” He … Continue reading →

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Teallach Tails

Posted on June 16, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have written about my Dog Teallach often. Here are a few new Tails. Teallach was getting bolder as he matured in Wales he would meet you at the top of a route. He would get bored waiting but make … Continue reading →

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Celtman

Posted on June 15, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

It will be a busy day in Torridon and a long one. I used to help with race on its early days and got to love it. I was always worried about multiple incidents but things are as safe as … Continue reading →

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Talking about the final journey

Posted on June 14, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was asked by the BBC radio Scotland if I would speak about my Terminal illness. I pondered over this for a few days then said ok. Yesterday I did the piece from home. I felt better talking about it. … Continue reading →

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Lorraine McCall Grahams journey

Posted on June 13, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had a lovely call early this morning from a good pall Lorraine McCall she was updating me on her four month journey around Scotlands 231 Grahams. She despite the wild weather rain, snow and cold is still so upbeat. … Continue reading →

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A bit of a struggle this week. New book Wild by Kevin Woods.

Posted on June 11, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

At last I managed a couple of short walks today the weather has not been great. The cold weather cuts through me and I struggle to stay warm. I have put my winter duvet back on my bed and my … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on June 8, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s been a strange week I must have been exhausted after my trip West. Energy was low and I ended up spending lot of time sleeping. We still have a bitter wind that I struggle with. I find it so … Continue reading →

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Winter climbing in the Falklands with one pair of boots and crampons for the three of us.

Posted on June 7, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had a great visit by my mate Stampy who was on holiday. We met in the early 80.s when I was down South. The visit back memories. We hit it of straight away he was such great companion and … Continue reading →

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Rum walker located!

Posted on June 6, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Sad result for all. The family of a hillwalker reported missing on Rum have been informed of the discovery of a woman’s body. Mary Molloy, 68, disappeared while on a walk between Trollabhal and Bealach an Fhuarain in the south … Continue reading →

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