Category Archives: Hill running and huge days!

Mountain Aid Step into winter talk – yesterday in Dundee with great assistance from the Ancrum Mountaineering Club and Tayside Mountain Rescue another good evening.

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

Last night was my second last talk “Step into Winter” in a busy week for Mountain Aid on Mountain Safety. I left Ayr for my trip to Dundee and it was an easy journey no rain today. Arriving early to … Continue reading →

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Mountain Aid Talk in Irvine a great night good crowd and good Craick . Thank you all for your support from the two local Mountaineering clubs.

Posted on November 14, 2018 by

Yesterday after a long drive back from Dunfermline from my first of 5 Mountain Aid Talks on Step up to Winter. I drove back to Ayr it poured all the way home. I was staying with my sister in Ayr … Continue reading →

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Mountain Aid safety talks next week all free entry and I am sure it will be a good night.

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

Next week I am away doing the Mountain Aid Talks that run from Monday to Friday. Last year I did the same and enjoyed the week and met so many folk. It is great to get out and talk to … Continue reading →

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A few words from Jenny Graham – round the World record breaker in 124 days.

Posted on October 21, 2018 by

Operation ‘Round the world go-go-go’ complete 🚴🌎💦 in 124days 10hours 49minutes I travelled 29,657km across 4 continents 🌎🌍🌏 #boom! The support from EVERYONE has blown me away (or around, I’m not sure) both at home and away YOU have all … Continue reading →

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Jenny Graham round the World Solo in 125 days

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

A truly amazing day watching the now famous Jenny Graham become the fastest lady to cycle around the world solo in 125 days! Congratulations Jenny.

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The rivers are in spate be aware – As always Nature rules and respect the weather. There will always be another day?

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

River Awareness Two of my friends recently very experienced mountaineers  who I spoke to this week have had snags with rivers and the rain is still falling with today a break and then more rain for the weekend. One pal … Continue reading →

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A big day in Fisherfield and an unplanned night in the bothy at Shenevall

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

In the early 80’s I was into big days on the hills. In Mountain Rescue we trained hard for the inevitable call out after a long day on the hill or after work! To get fit we pushed out the … Continue reading →

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