Category Archives: Enviroment

Beinn Bhan 896 metres route from Beleach Na Ba. A day snatched before the weather breaks.

Posted on October 31, 2020 by

It was an early start to meet my pal Kalie in Applecross before the forecast weekend storm broke. I had looked at a route and though the forecast was poor I thought we could see what the weather was like … Continue reading →

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How much does a photo bring back memories? The remote Coire a’ Granda Beinn Dearg. The healing power of the wild places to help your well being.

Posted on October 26, 2020 by

The photo above was taken after my second operation when I was pretty ill a few years ago 2017. As I recovered slowly by walking round my stunning Moray coast they were just not enough for me. I needed to … Continue reading →

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The Zardsky sac a bit more gen ? A few tips on early winter Mountaineering gear to carry !

Posted on October 22, 2020 by

Following my blog on bothy bags yesterday I received this from Mike Parsons: “The very first bothy bag was called the KISU, Karrimor Instructor Survival Unit, KISU. and made by Karrimor, my company at the time. Here is a link … Continue reading →

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Great gear – the Bothy bag !

Posted on October 21, 2020 by

Group Shelters – We we’re lucky in the RAF that we had access to various trades within the Mountain Rescue Team. Our group shelters were made originally by our Safety Equipment Section of bright orange nylon. We went through a … Continue reading →

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Insulation in winter camping bivouacking?

Posted on October 18, 2020 by

There was a wee chat on my Mountaineering Club Facebook page about the best sleeping bags for winter. I have had years of suffering in many mountains in the UK and abroad. I learned lots on my early walks in … Continue reading →

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A short wander the Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail. A few thoughts.

Posted on October 6, 2020 by

I had a short day on the Beinn Eighe Mountain trail that starts from the car park at Loch Maree. The weather had been poor with torrential rain but we had a short 3 – 4 hour weather window so … Continue reading →

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A wander in my local area – Surfers, Wave Boarders diving birds Gannets and a Basking sharks as the sun goes down.

Posted on October 3, 2020 by

I was planning a hill day as the weather forecast was superb but I had a problem with my chimney and had to get it fixed. It was picked up by my Chimney Sweep and could have caused a fire. … Continue reading →

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Last day in Harris “The Golden Road”

Posted on September 26, 2020 by

We had an easy start after our hill day it was windy and pretty cold at times. We had lunch at Sam’s Seafood Shack at Rodal then we headed along the Golden road. We had a superb lunch of fresh … Continue reading →

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Harris incredible weather a walk up Clisham and a visit to the Colby camp near the summit.

Posted on September 25, 2020 by

Yesterday we had a look at the weather forecast and decided to climb Clisham . It had been over 40 years since Kalie had climbed it with her late husband Nigel. She had wanted to climb it today but the … Continue reading →

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29 April 1990 The Shackelton aircraft crash on the Isle of Harris.

Posted on September 23, 2020 by

The Shackelton Crash Harris AEW MK2 WR965. 30thApril 1990 Grid reference NF 996914 I am in Harris just now having an incredible trip. I have been so lucky to walk and climb here over the years. It like all Islands … Continue reading →

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