Category Archives: Enviroment

How do we cope with the Coronavirus information. Advice on hill-walking, mountaineering, skiing and climbing.

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

I am asked if I am going out on the hills with the Coronavirus ongoing? I have not been on the hills since January as I have a ongoing problem with my chest. It’s getting better and I feel a … Continue reading →

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All SMC Huts to close ! Till Virus is over. Some memories of the CIC Hut.

Posted on March 18, 2020 by

To all users of the CIC SMC Huts Closed 18th March 2020 Due to the spread of Covid 19 the SMC has decided to close all of its huts forthwith. If you have an outstanding booking please contact the custodian … Continue reading →

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Great things happen when Men, Women and Mountains meet.

Posted on March 15, 2020 by

Yesterday I was at a lovely wedding for Brent and Dianne. They met at the Moray Mountaineering Club Weekend Meet in Glen Clova. It was great to see them so happy and we all had a wonderful day. Great things … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day. Lassies I admire !

Posted on March 8, 2020 by

International Women’s Day I was very lucky to have been brought up with some many friends telling me the tales of past Mountaineers and other incredible people. In these days there were few women mountaineers. I have always loved books … Continue reading →

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Moor Burn

Posted on March 5, 2020 by

I was looking at the hills today as I drove down to see a pal in Aviemore. It was a wonderful view. The Cairngorms were stunning with the snow plastered and the ice shinning in the Larig Gru. I was … Continue reading →

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A no brainer £50 off Paramo with their recycle offer. High Avalanche risk in Lochaber. Be careful.

Posted on February 27, 2020 by

I bought the very early Paramo many years ago and only heard of this offer recently that if you recycle an old paramo through Paramo or a retailer and buy another Paramo item you will get £50 off. I have … Continue reading →

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Can you help.

Posted on February 24, 2020 by

From the Scottish Mountain Trust “One of our authors, Bob Barton, has been talking to the mountaineering community to support a new book on avalanche avoidance. He estimates that the insights we will be providing are based on around 6,000 … Continue reading →

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