Category Archives: Books

The Fox of Glencoe the adventures of Hamish MacInnes a book by the Scottish Mountain Press.

Posted on June 10, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s great to see that this long awaited book is coming out. I have my copy is ordered ! From Scottish Mountaineering Press “The Fox of Glencoe chronicles the adventures of the legendary Hamish MacInnes and his achievements in the … Continue reading →

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Has anyone got a copy of the Old RAF training Handbook? Located thanks to all.

Posted on May 23, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Could folk look in there libraries and see if anyone has a copy of the Old RAF Mountain Rescue Handbook? Could they please get in touch ? I have sorted it in 30 min thanks Duncan Tripp. Thanks all!

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Some good comments on Boots, hill running trainers and Approach shoes the hill. Comments as always welcome.

Posted on May 22, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Thanks for all your comments on boots on the hill. The main point was to remind folks that they need to check there soles to ensure the tread is still good. There were many comments that a lot of folk … Continue reading →

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Near Miss on Quinag – Quinag Memories.

Posted on May 8, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Those who know their mountains will understand that Quinag is a magnificent mountain. Any mountain containing 3 Corbett’s summits is incredible. The summits Spidean Coinich, Sail Gharbh & Sail Ghorm Quinag will never let you down in my opinion. In … Continue reading →

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Colonsay – a visit this week and in 1978 Sept – A Dutch military Atlantic aircraft Crash. A night in a cave and a tale like! Whisky Galore”

Posted on May 1, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had previously been in Colonsay in 1978. It was for a French military Atlantic aircraft that had ditched on the sea. It was part of a big NATO exercise at the time. 14 September 1978 – A Dutch surveillance … Continue reading →

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John Muir Day – a few thoughts.

Posted on April 20, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

When I was at school many years ago I was never taught about John Muir and the effect he had on the environment. Why ? I have no clue. Things are better now and John Muir is celebrated in the … Continue reading →

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The Cairngorm 6 a long time ago. Braeriach, Cairn Toul and Sgor an Lochan Uaine,Devils Point,Sgurr a Mhain ,Ben MacDui, Cairngorm. Scrambles and aircraft crashes?

Posted on April 17, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Some of my Mountaineering club were are away doing some of the great peaks in the Cairngorms . It’s great to see and I heard they had a great time. These peaks mean so much to me I have had … Continue reading →

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A sad few day in the Cairngorms – The loss of a good friend. The great blizzard of 1984.

Posted on April 7, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I often wandered into the Northern Corries with many friends who wanted an insight into mountaineering. Its a stunning place as the road pre – COVID would a low level a short walk into the coires and the plateau. Its … Continue reading →

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Is winter on its way again? Lurg Mor and Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich wild hills and the remote Munro top Meal Mor. The remote rock climb “Munroist Reward”.

Posted on April 3, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

The forecasts is today the weather will get pretty wintry again. As it’s the Easter holiday and things are starting to open up a bit please be aware. It is fairly common for spells of wild weather to hit us … Continue reading →

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Aircraft crash sites some information.

Posted on March 31, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

March 21 – Aircraft Crashes some information and Guides. Recently there has been some folk seeking information on aircraft crashes in Scotland and other area in the UK.  I was a member of The RAF Mountain Rescue that was founded … Continue reading →

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