Category Archives: Enviroment

Some ideas for stocking fillers for lovers of the outdoors.

Posted on December 4, 2019 by

As always a few ideas for the Christmas stocking fillers. A Bothy bag / a great bit of kit its magic of you ever need it in an emergency or to get out of the weather. They all are lightweight … Continue reading →

Posted in Bothies, Charity, Enviroment, Equipment, Friends, Gear, Mountain rescue, mountain safety, Mountaineering, Well being | 7 Comments

Great climbing gear / The Moac Nut ! Wooden Wedges.

Posted on November 18, 2019 by

Who remembers the classic MOAC nut. I loved them I remember on a classic route Nordwand in winter on Ben Nevis retreating from a battered in Moac and abseiling off into a storm. It will still be there! Also using … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Enviroment, Equipment, Gear, History, Mountain rescue, mountain safety, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Scottish winter climbing., SMC/SMT, Views Mountaineering | Leave a comment

Short wander in the Cairngorms to the crag in the mist.

Posted on November 15, 2019 by

Yesterday I missed the good weather by a day but wanted a wander. The Cairngorms is on my doorstep so it was a lazy start. The road was icy at the Dava Moor and it’s a wild place with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Avalanche info, Enviroment, Equipment, Family, Friends, Gear, Health, Mountain rescue, mountain safety, Mountaineering, Munros, Recomended books and Guides, SMC/SMT, Views Mountaineering, Weather, Well being | Leave a comment

Remembrance week – after all the parades how do we look after our Service men and women today ?

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

Thanks for the comments on my blogs during this Remembrance week each day I did a piece on Aircraft Crashes in the Mountains. It’s good to remember these places and to get away from the crowds and remember those who … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Sunday the Lancaster on Beinn Eighe and the Royal Marines from 45 Commando.

Posted on November 10, 2019 by

Today is Remembrance Sunday and a few years ago I was honoured to receive these words and photos from 45 Commando. Sir, I am a Royal Marines Mountain Leader from 45 Commando, based in Arbroath and I follow your thought … Continue reading →

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Remembrance week – Ben Macdui the 1942 Avro Anson air crash remembered.

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

“Lest we forget” Many people visit Ben Mac Dui as the second biggest mountain in the United Kingdom it is a busy mountain. It is amazing how many visit this summit yet fail to notice a memorial marked on the … Continue reading →

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A weekend of memories. The Annual Scottish RAF Mountain Rescue Reunion.

Posted on November 2, 2019 by

Today after watching the rugby I am heading to Newtonmore for the Annual Scottish Mountain Rescue Reunion. There will be over 100 at the Reunion which is held at the Highlander Hotel. It’s a great gathering and the Current Lossiemouth … Continue reading →

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