Category Archives: Expeditions – Alaska – Himalayas etc

Classic Gear – wind-suits.

Posted on October 27, 2019 by

In the RAF we were lucky we had always a contact or folks in the team who could make things. The Safety Equipment could turn and old parachute into a basic wind – top or suit if you chatted to … Continue reading →

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Great mountaineering words.

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

“Benighted” – a famous climber once said after an all night call – out “they were carrying enough to get “Beweeked” Bivouac – “the French for mistake” “Experienced Mountaineers” covers most people on the hills according to the Press. What … Continue reading →

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30 years on I still miss the man Al MacLeod –

Posted on October 3, 2019 by

Al Macleod 14/7/1989 Looking through some photos especially with modern media   of a few pals and great memories come flooding back. I saw a photo today and my mate was full of life with that huge grin of Al MacLeod … 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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The Falklands – a winter climb on Harriet.

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

I was privileged to spend two tours in the Falklands when I was in the RAF. It is a wonderful place for wildlife and mountains. Most of the popular peaks are less than 1000 feet and were the scene of … Continue reading →

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In memory of the life of Martin Moran.

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

This is from the Moran Mountaineering Facebook Page. In memory of the life of Martin Moran we would like to make a donation to the Indian Mountaineering Foundation and the Torridon Mountain Rescue Team. The Indian Mountaineering Foundation work in … Continue reading →

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Update 2 – incident Nanda Devi East. From the British Mountain Guides.

Posted on July 9, 2019 by

Many thanks to the British Mountain Guides for letting me post this sad news. Posted: 08.07.19 by James Thacker “The British Mountain Guides (BMG) are aware of media reports that the seven bodies recovered from Peak 6447m, near Nanda Devi East, … Continue reading →

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