Category Archives: Lectures

Some great tales at the RAF Scotland Mountain Rescue re – union at Newtonmore. Thank you to all the families for your support over the years.

Posted on November 6, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

This weekend was the Annual RAF Mountain Rescue Reunion. It was a great night and RAF Lossiemouth Team joined us after the meal. What a great bunch of people. We had a superb night hosted by the Highlander Hotel who … Continue reading →

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Living with joining the Team. Training and lots of learning.

Posted on October 15, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was not long back from my epic on Lancet Edge and getting back to work was hard going and very physical. I hardly told my Mum and Dad what I was doing as I did not want to worry … Continue reading →

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A great night with the Grampian Club in Dundee.

Posted on October 1, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Last night I managed to fulfil a commitment to speak at there first Club dinner since COVID. I was very worried as my voice is struggling due to a problem with my voice box. I was looking after my grandkid’s … Continue reading →

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Scottish Mountain Rescue Well being Weekend. Plus an Abba Tribute Band.

Posted on March 6, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

It was a wonderful drive down to Stirling to give the evening talk on my experiences incidents and it’s long term effect. The Scottish Mountain Rescue were running a weekend at Stirling University. What a location and a stunning campus. … Continue reading →

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Keswick Mountain Festival thanks to all.

Posted on September 12, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I did a Q & A ( Question & Answer session) with Cameron McNeish at the Keswick Mountain Festival. I travelled down to another world from Scotland. It was so busy and there first big event since Covid. I … Continue reading →

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John Muir Day – a few thoughts.

Posted on April 20, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

When I was at school many years ago I was never taught about John Muir and the effect he had on the environment. Why ? I have no clue. Things are better now and John Muir is celebrated in the … Continue reading →

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Apologies for having to cancel a few talks recently I am trying to get health sorted out.

Posted on February 13, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

This week I should have been down South doing a talk for the Mayo family and the Bowland Pennine MRT but unfortunately I have not been feeling great for a while. One of the problems was I lost my voice … Continue reading →

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Inverness – a great night. Great motivation on the final film about and 82 year old to life – “No Problem a great Mantra”

Posted on January 24, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

Last night I went to the Banff Mountain Film Festival at Eden Court Inverness. Banff in Canada is a place I know well from my many visits in the 80’s, 90, and onwards ice climbing. What a country Canada is … Continue reading →

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1972 February – Avalanche on Lancet Edge of Sgor Iutharn

Posted on December 13, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

From the classic Mountain Scrambles in Scotland by Andrew Dempster. “The narrow rocky ridge gains its star from the grand position it occupies in wild and remote country, rather than the quality of the actual scrambling. With a good snow … Continue reading →

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Inspired by ladies ! Girl Power. A look back and forward at a few of my female icons.u

Posted on June 11, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

When I joined Mountain Rescue in the 70’s the Mountaineering World was life was dominated by males. I was amazed to meet Molly Porter a strong powerful leader and Mountaineer who then was the leader of the Cairngorm MRT. Coming … Continue reading →

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