Category Archives: Book

Personal Locater Beacons – for use in an emergency.

Posted on September 21, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have been asked a lot recently about carrying a Personal Lo cator Beacon on the hill. There are many views on this subject. Mountaineering Scotland has a great advice as do many other outdoor reviewers and media. Over 50 … Continue reading →

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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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“Coffee first and then the world.”’Jenny Graham’s book on her world record breaking cycle trip round the world.

Posted on May 12, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was in Inverness last night listening,laughing and being humbled by Jenny Grahams wonderful talk on her Round the World record breaking trip. Her story was was warts and all. It took you into the dark places on her trip. … Continue reading →

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A few write ups on Jenny Grahams book. A great insight to a very special person.

Posted on April 14, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am very lucky to know Jenny Graham If Jenny was in another sport she would Bea superstar. You will rarely meet a true character like Jenny is one.She is a very kind lassie and has a great understanding of … 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 great read “ The Bond” by Simon McCartney.

Posted on January 14, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

My pal Terry Moore had chased me to read this book, I was not disappointed what a read. The book was written years after two stunning ascents in Alaska. The climbs at time were so legendary that some believed they … Continue reading →

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Tom Patey Ones Man’s Legacy – a review from “All things Cuillin” by Adrain Trednall.

Posted on December 22, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Tom Patey One Man’s Legacy – Tom Patey has always been a hero of mine. I was brought into mountaineering with folk who knew and climbed with him. The stories of his climbs and escapades are incredible. During my mountaineering … Continue reading →

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“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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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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Hostile Habitats Scotlands Mountain Environment. Hill Flowers and Fauna.

Posted on August 10, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have always loved seeing the varied flowers and fauna that exist in our mountains. I even hired my pal Tom MacDonald to show me the flowers and Fauna in my backyard the Cairngorms. Within half a mile he showed … Continue reading →

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