Category Archives: Enviroment

In Praise of An Teallach – In memory of Sarah Hassell

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

Many who climb An Teallach climb the Munro’s Sgurr Fiona and Bidean a’Ghlas Thuill. they are both exceptional mountains and though a great day this to me is the appetiser they miss the main course. This mountain has 9 tops … Continue reading →

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Wee walk into Coire An’t Sneachda. Get ready for winter. Some sad news.

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

I managed a short walk to yesterday into the “Coire of the Snows” in the Cairngorms. The forecast was not that good stormy weather with high winds and rain. Yet I needed a short walk as I have not been … Continue reading →

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That old Question “Is it worth recording that you have completed your Munro’s ?”

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

When I completed in 1976 I completed along with a mate Tom MacDonald on the same day on separate mountains. I was pretty pleased with myself as in these days It had become a consuming passion and I was lucky … Continue reading →

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Avalanche Awareness

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

As the first snow is forecast on the mountains this week it’s worth discussing Avalanche Awareness. Most Mountaineers have all the gear all costing so much cash but few spend money on Avalanche Awareness training. I would advise every winter … Continue reading →

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Ardmair a wonderful setting by the sea and the mountains. This week snow is forecast for the mountains

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

I am so lucky my Grandkids are in Scotland and up and they were up for the Festival at Ullapool staying at Ardmair Point caravan and campsite. What a location that is. The sea the small Isles and the mountains … Continue reading →

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Thoughts

Posted on September 26, 2019 by

It’s funny I get great photos from folks on the hills, climbing, walking and on the sea in the wild places. I love seeing them. I do not get out so much but treasure every day despite that it takes … Continue reading →

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The Film the Dawn Wall – El Capitan an incredible story.

Posted on September 25, 2019 by

Last night I watched The Dawn Wall with Yvette my stepdaughter her choice it was an incredible story and to me easily as good as the recent Mountaineering film Free Solo. The Dawn Wall is an account Of Tommy Caldwell … Continue reading →

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