Category Archives: Hill running and huge days!

The connection of Steve Perry, Ben Hope and an small insight a part of the man.

Posted on February 9, 2019 by

I received this through my blog and it a lovely tribute to Steve Perry and gives you an insight into who he was. I am sorry that I did not know Steve but I had heard of his exploits and … Continue reading →

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Wonderful tribute to Al Ward.

Posted on January 27, 2019 by

Yesterday I left early to go to a friends funeral in Onich near Glencoe. The rain was incredible it poured most of the day. The roads were flooded and it took care the hills were looking bare of snow and … Continue reading →

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A winters walk on Fionn Bheinn (White Hill) near Achnasheen.

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

To many who know the mountains especially the Munro Fionn Bheinn above Achnasheen to most it is not the most motivating of hills. In summer it can be a short boggy wander and often climbed quickly along with other hills. … Continue reading →

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Kintail Days a few memories.

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

I was at Kintail for the New Year and had a great time what an area the sea and the mountains make this a special place here are a few memories. My first weekend in Mountain Rescue at RAF Kinloss … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day what a great walk on Sgurr an Airgid at Kintail.

Posted on January 2, 2019 by

The keen folks were away at 0630 on New Years Day for a big hill day on the 5 Sisters and hopefully the Brothers . A big hill day in any books especially at this time of year. Other big … Continue reading →

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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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