Category Archives: Avalanche info

Winter round of the Munro’s – winter 282 a film by Kevin Woods.

Posted on May 24, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

The film was Introduced by Jenny Graham a local world record breaking cyclist and superb host. This was A marvellous insight into a winter Traverse of all the 282 Munro’s in winter . Influenced by Sir Hugh Munro Hamish Brown … Continue reading →

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The great improvements in weather/ Avalanche/ forecasting.

Posted on March 15, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

In my early days in the RAF Mountain Rescue we got a weather forecast from the local RAF MET office. It was handy but mainly designed mainly for aircraft flying. It came in at weekends by our High Frequency radios … Continue reading →

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Winters back.

Posted on March 7, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Be careful the winter is back I travelled down to Ayr yesterday early morning there was fresh snow on tops.on the way back there was heavy snow on the hills and as darkness fell the hills were very white. On … Continue reading →

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Seana Bhraigh an eye opener. Some memories of a great hill. Pop

Posted on February 7, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was asked by two good friend’s would I like a short wander into the Northern Corries. It was Sadly it was grand to be asked but I am still struggling missing the hills and especially the winter. I have … Continue reading →

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Tragedy on Ben Nevis December 1956.

Posted on February 4, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

The 1957 SMC Journal “ 25 December 1956 – Group of 5 benighted in a blizzard on plateau after climbing South Castle Gully Ben Nevis ( Carn Dearg) Survivor got down to Fort William on 26 th December. Rescue party … Continue reading →

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Ray Sefton Sunshine – one of the best . The Way it was.

Posted on January 30, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Ray Sefton (Sunshine) was and still is one of the best people I have met. He joined the RAF in 1956 when National Service was still going. The RAF Mountain Rescue Teams were full of characters, many who were excellent … Continue reading →

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Be careful – lots of snow about. Be Avalanche aware.

Posted on January 16, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s great to read of folk climbing enjoying the winter. There is lots of snow falling over the next few days. Please be careful and read the weather and Avalanche Reports. Things have moved on over the years the weather … Continue reading →

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A few memories good & bad of snow holing.

Posted on January 8, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

A pal asked me recently if when I am feeling better would fancy going snow holing this winter? It brought back so many memories some good some bad of some wild nights in the Cairngorms and Ben Nevis. In those … Continue reading →

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Callout – Glencoe 14 Feb 1976

Posted on December 19, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is the second article from Tom McLellan it’s an interesting account in a different era. Glencoe – Saturday, 14th February 1976 All day the cloud was low down in Glencoe but I was familiar with the route up into … Continue reading →

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Winter Top Tip – Preparation.

Posted on December 14, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Plan your day – look at routes in advance cans be prepared to change your plans. Look at weather and avalanche forecasts not just on the day of your journey. Build up a picture of what’s happening. Leave a plan … Continue reading →

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