Category Archives: Hill running and huge days!

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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Dog Tails from the back of a Land rover – Great days on the hills and at Leuchars, injuries and a big fall over a Cornice.

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

Let me introduce myself: My name is Teallach I was a very soft Alsatian and I have been asked to guest on this blog. I was very lucky to have spent all of my life on the hills, mountains and … Continue reading →

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Dog Tales from the back of a land-rover. To cheer you all up.

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

Dog tails from the back of a Land rover. Updated August 2018 Let me introduce myself: My name is Teallach I was a very soft Alsatian and I have been asked to guest on this blog. I was very lucky to … Continue reading →

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A great insight into the World of hill running! Jonny Muir – “The Mountains are Calling”

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

Many know my thoughts on these incredible people who run over our mountains and wild places. I was privileged to write a forward for another runner Manny Gorman who ran the Corbett a few years ago. In it I described … Continue reading →

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Busy day – Early morning cycle , then climbing at Logie head and then meet Johny Muir .

Posted on July 27, 2018 by

We are still in the heatwave and headed out early into a strong wind to get some miles done. It was a lovely cycle and by the coast I kept cool but it was still hot. It was then get … Continue reading →

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Glen Strathfarrar by bike up a special Glen from near Beauly a magical afternoon.

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

Yesterday I had a great day the weather was stunning and my mate Kenny Kennworthy now a who lives near Beauly took me for a run on the bikes to Strathfarrar. It is a locked Glen that allows access to … Continue reading →

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