Category Archives: Books

In Praise of An Teallach – In memory of Sarah Hassell

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

Many who climb An Teallach climb the Munro’s Sgurr Fiona and Bidean a’Ghlas Thuill. they are both exceptional mountains and though a great day this to me is the appetiser they miss the main course. This mountain has 9 tops … Continue reading →

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That old Question “Is it worth recording that you have completed your Munro’s ?”

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

When I completed in 1976 I completed along with a mate Tom MacDonald on the same day on separate mountains. I was pretty pleased with myself as in these days It had become a consuming passion and I was lucky … Continue reading →

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Avalanche Awareness

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

As the first snow is forecast on the mountains this week it’s worth discussing Avalanche Awareness. Most Mountaineers have all the gear all costing so much cash but few spend money on Avalanche Awareness training. I would advise every winter … Continue reading →

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The Film the Dawn Wall – El Capitan an incredible story.

Posted on September 25, 2019 by

Last night I watched The Dawn Wall with Yvette my stepdaughter her choice it was an incredible story and to me easily as good as the recent Mountaineering film Free Solo. The Dawn Wall is an account Of Tommy Caldwell … Continue reading →

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Memories of Wales – The 14 peaks – grand days out on the rock and ice.

Posted on September 21, 2019 by

After visiting Wales on a Golfing trip last week it got me thinking of my great days on the hills and climbing in Wales. It was the late 70’s I had just come from Scotland from up in the North … Continue reading →

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One Last Climb – the incredible Eric Jones Mountaineer – Sky Diver – Adventure.

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

I just watched this incredible film on Catch up “The Last Climb” it was superb and a great insight into an incredible man and his life. I was very lucky to meet Eric a lot on North Wales at his … Continue reading →

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Ben A Bhuird the Oxford Crash Ben Avon and other tales.

Posted on September 2, 2019 by

The Last Flight. Lost then Found This great mountain along with Beinn Avon is one we climbed on a lot in summer and winter, I got to know it during 1973 when we completed a winter foray in February with … Continue reading →

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