Category Archives: Hill Food

1976 May – Great Kindness – at Scardroy in our Big Walk South to North.

Posted on November 30, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

The big glens hold many memories for me: Hamish Brown sums them up so well. The Big Glens – Strathfarrar, Affric and Glen Sheil. “ in the Highlands it is mountain after mountain, for ever and ever”Hamish Brown “ Hamish’s … Continue reading →

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Looking after yourself to enjoy the mountains and wild places as you get older.

Posted on July 28, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Background: I spent 40 years in Mountain Rescue out over 150 days a year plus Expeditions. It takes a huge toll on your body. We often came off a big hill day no time to change and we’re out all … Continue reading →

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Lurg Mhor & Bidean a’ Choire Sheasgaich nearly a day to far.

Posted on June 24, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Bidean a’Choire Sheasgaich : ‘pinnacle of the farrow cattle coire’ Munro 161 Munro 226. Lurg Mhor : ‘big shank” 945 metres Munro 226 In late 1977 we were based for the weekend at Strathfarrar. We had to do a night … Continue reading →

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Grand day in Cairngorms “rocking round the clock“ The Talisman, Clean Sweep and Savage Slit.

Posted on June 6, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I waas asked about some fun days on the Cairngorms on the rock. Most winters were hard going with massive searches in wild places like Loch Avon and the huge Corries. These days were a survival exercise and winters could … Continue reading →

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