Category Archives: Enviroment

High Risks – Climbing to Extinction – Brian Hall

Posted on December 1, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I found this an exceptional book. It took me back to the “ Golden Years” of Alpine and Himalayan Mountaineers.The death toll of these climbers pushing their ambitions and the complexity of their lives is an eye opener. He also … 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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Quinag – another classic mountain with 3 Corbett’s and some incredible climbs and memories.

Posted on November 17, 2022 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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More Classic smaller mountains: Fionaven the Reay Forest North – West Sutherland.

Posted on November 17, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have promised a pal that we will climb the Corbett Fionaven she has been waiting to climb in for a while. I hope next May when I am fit enough still to climb a big mountain after my health … Continue reading →

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Great wee hills: Ben Stack – Sutherland.

Posted on November 15, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Situated in the far North of scotland in Sutherland this mountain is to me iconic. I have climbed it several times twice in winter and the views on a good day are magnificent. You rarely meet many folk on it … Continue reading →

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The mountaineering obsession begins !

Posted on October 20, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

It was all action on my first two years at Kinloss Mountain Rescue from 1972 – 74 . Every weekend was spent away with the team. I visited so many places all over Scotland. I hardly went home as I … Continue reading →

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1972 – My last weekend of my trial – Avalanche Sgur Lurtharn Aonach Beag near Ben Alder that we were lucky to survive.

Posted on October 14, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

This as I stated was the last weekend of the trial and I was to go out with George Bruce the Team leader and 2 other team members. George had planned a winter scramble or climb up a magnificent ridge … Continue reading →

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A great night with the Grampian Club in Dundee.

Posted on October 1, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Last night I managed to fulfil a commitment to speak at there first Club dinner since COVID. I was very worried as my voice is struggling due to a problem with my voice box. I was looking after my grandkid’s … Continue reading →

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Winter Tips/ learning 2022. “Caught out in the fading light“ a slip that could have been a lot more serious on a short walk in the Cairngorms.

Posted on September 17, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

This will be a series of blogs on some of my adventures/ mistakes made in the mountains. Sadly no hills for a while due to Health problems and awaiting various results. Many will be glad to hear I lose my … Continue reading →

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A bit of travelling over to the West.

Posted on September 11, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s been a busy few days over on the West visiting my friend Kalie and Islay. The weather was magnificent and we had two days of perfect weather. I got a good walk with Islay from Applecross to Sand and … Continue reading →

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