Category Archives: Himalayas/ Everest

Every picture tells a story.

Posted on September 18, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s amazing when you find old photos most have a tale to tell. My memory kicks in and they are so many of interest to me. The photo above is of a big Callout searching for avalanched climbers. In the … Continue reading →

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Philip Tranter – No Tigers on the Hindu Kush. A bit of history of Philip Tranter.

Posted on April 5, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I just re read this classic book it’s of an amazing trip to the Hindu Kush. I grew up with tales of Philip Tranter I saw his name in many Bothies in the early years of my mountaineering career. Sadly … Continue reading →

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Monday washing day in Tibet. A tale of a bothy on Everest !

Posted on March 20, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Is there a better back drop to dry your gear than this view of Everest. Everything was still covered in sand even after a good wash, We were in Tibet for 3 months hard living but we had our secret … Continue reading →

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Book Review “Towards the Ogre “

Posted on September 13, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is a review by a friend Adrian Trednall many thanks . Towards The Ogre by Clive Rowland Luck plays a part in everyone’s lives. It was totally by chance that I received a copy of “Towards The Ogre.” I’d … Continue reading →

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“Towards The Ogre” book launch – Clive Rowland at the Bandstand Nairn starts at 7 pm 1 Sept.

Posted on August 31, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Tonight I will be helping a great pal Clive Rowland in his book launch at the Nairn Book Festival. I have the honour to do a short introduction for Clive. I have been so lucky to know Clive for many … Continue reading →

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Towards The Ogre. Clive Rowland book update. Book Launch 7 pm in Nairn at the Bandstand.

Posted on August 16, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Latest update one for your diaries book can be pre – ordered see below. Pre orders now available – As a Nairn Book and Arts Festival special event’Towards The Ogre’ will be launched September 1st – 7pm in Nairn at … Continue reading →

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The Cromdales and a visit to the crash site of a RAF Armstrong Whitworth Whitley, Carn a’ Ghille Chearr, 710 metres Cromdale Hills.

Posted on June 28, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have visited the Cromdales a few times mainly on the odd winter course when we skied from Grantown on Spey. This was due to heavy snow at various years stopping us going to the Cairngorms. Yet I have never … Continue reading →

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Last days on Everest. A personal journey.

Posted on January 11, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

In 2001 I was lucky to be part of an Everest Expedition from Tibet. It was made up of purely RAF Mountain Rescue Troops and the Team Doctor. It was a great expedition in all aspects with Dan Carrol and … Continue reading →

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Sad news the BBC report that Rick Allen was killed on K2 .

Posted on July 25, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

BBC News (see below for the link) that Rick Allen was reported killed on K2. He was attempting a new route on the mountain raising money for charity. It is understood Rick Allen was caught in an avalanche on the … Continue reading →

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Everest 20 years on ! A few thoughts.

Posted on May 23, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I saw this written by a friend: “Happy Anniversary to all involved. I’d not been on MR long when they got back from Everest and I went to the lecture they did at Kinloss in the mess. It was inspirational … Continue reading →

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