Category Archives: Gear

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 →

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Winter Adventures – A day at the races on Ben Nevis Castle Ridge, Observatory Ridge, North East Buttress and Tower Ridge.

Posted on November 23, 2019 by

Winter Adventures This is a from a good pal who I climbed with many years ago. It is his birthday this week I was supposed to go down South to celebrate his birthday. Due to other family commitments I could … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Suilven – the Famine or Destitution Walls – Beinn Dearg and The road of Destitution.

Posted on October 31, 2019 by

After my winter wander on Beinn Dearg I had a look at some other effects of this tragic time in Scotland’s history. On that day I followed the “Famine Wall” on to near the summit and then all the way … Continue reading →

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Great weather on Beinn Dearg Hard going it’s hard going in the snow. A Winter day

Posted on October 30, 2019 by

Beinn Dearg (Ullapool) I had not been up Beinn Dearg for a while so with a good weather forecast I was away early. It’s a 2 hour drive but it all went well though it was raining when I left … Continue reading →

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Blast from the past – Dachstein Mitts.

Posted on October 28, 2019 by

After yesterday’s wee blog on Wind – suits I got a few photos of Wind – suits and the famous Dachstein mitts. Looking through some of the climbing forums it was amazing to see how so many “tigers” berated them. … Continue reading →

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