Category Archives: Corbetts

The Cairngorms & North East Scotland book review courtesy of Adrian Trednall.

Posted on March 1, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

This book is long awaited written by true lovers of these mountains I spent many great days on the hills and rock in the past here. Glen Clova was our playground after work on the climbs. It is published by … Continue reading →

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Another piece of history SMC Journals

Posted on February 6, 2024 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I gave my SMC Journals to Robin Clothier a SMC s stalwart. There was nearly;80;years worth. They gave me so much enjoyment and back ground on my Statistician. Robin a is connoisseur.Of mountaineering despite being a great climber he … Continue reading →

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Getting back on the bike ! A slow ascent of the Fara. Heavy rain and Jelly legs .

Posted on August 11, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I tried a wee hill this weekend after my long lay off. My pal Babs completes her Corbetts on Saturday so I had to leave early and meet her on the top! It all depends how the body is feeling. … Continue reading →

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Loch Ericht memories. New Hostel at Dalwhinnie, Fiona the Goat, drying gear after a Callout in Dalwhinnie Distillery. Access to the Cornett the Fara.

Posted on August 1, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday we went on a Recce to Dalwhinnie.My great pal Babs has one Corbett left to climb.Babs drove as I was not great and nearly called off. The Corbetts: hills for connoisseurs  Corbetts are Scottish mountains over 2,500 feet (762 … Continue reading →

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1997 – Island of Rum callout. A big walk in and out from Atlantic Corrie

Posted on July 24, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

1997  – Another  Rum Callout . A brief report The Mountain Rescue Weekend Training Exercise was planned for Skye; even though the weather was poor we had a good weekend on the wet rock in Corrie Lagan. Skye is hard work … Continue reading →

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Fionaven – almost a Munro.

Posted on April 12, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had promised a pal that we will climb it, I love this mountain been very lucky to climb it about 10 times. It is spectacular and can be seen for miles the shattered quartzite makes the hill look white … Continue reading →

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Munro’s and adventures by boat “Daz Boot”

Posted on March 31, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Over the years I have been lucky to use a boat usually an inflatable to climb Munro’s. I first remember borrowing a boat from Grantown on Spey to visit the remoter lochs and distant Munro’s. . Cannich and it’s huge … Continue reading →

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Latest Munro information. Thank you the Munro Society & Anne Butler.

Posted on January 2, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

My Last Munro first time An Sochach with Pete McGowna, Les Boswell and Mark. We all have great memories of the Munros I will never for get the day I finished and my pal Tom Mac Donald finished on the same … Continue reading →

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Happy New year. Stay, happy, healthy and look after others. A look back and Forward!

Posted on December 31, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s been a hard year for many but the great thing is there are so many great folk out there. Who would believe we would have a war in Ukraine, food banks and the political unrest in the Uk. Yet … Continue reading →

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A wee wander on Ben Rinnes. Slowly, slowly. “Blessed are the path makers “

Posted on November 28, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Ben Rinnes ; 841 m (2,759 ft) · 512 m (1,680 ft) · Corbett, Marilyn. Elevation: 841 m (2,759 ft) Parent range: Grampian Mountains I went to visit my old friend Wendy who is in a home in Elgin. She is a … Continue reading →

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