Category Archives: mountain safety

A tragic and sad Avalanche accident on Imp Peak Montana but so many lessons to learn. 

Posted on October 15, 2017 by

I have just read a tragic story of an Avalanche last week in the USA in Montana early October and the winter has taken its toll already. My thoughts are as always with the families and friends who have lost … Continue reading →

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A blowy wander to the Green Loch, Ryvoan bothy a poem, thoughts of family and John Muir. 

Posted on October 14, 2017 by

My plans were thwarted with the big winds. The car was batterd up at the car park in the Cairngorms, the forecast was right big winds. I decided  it was back to Glenmore Lodge for a wander up to the … Continue reading →

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The tale of  Teallach the two climbers and a snow hole in the Cairngorms

Posted on October 13, 2017 by

I once had a dog called Teallach, (the softest long-haired Alsatian you could ever meet) hefinished his Munros in 1985 and he had only twelve left for his second time around, when he unfortunately passed away. He had a life … Continue reading →

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Sadly another wet day on Skye – The Fairy Pools a “honey pot” and Bruach Na Frithe in the wet and misty wander.

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

Skye Day 2 – I was staying at the fantastic BMC hut in Glenbrittle in Skye with the Moray Mountaineering Club. I had already had a short day previous on Sgurr Na Bannadich before the weather broke. I had an early … Continue reading →

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A short morning on Sgurr Na Bannachdaich the Isle of Skye 965 metres! 

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

According to many sources guide books “Sgurr Na Bannadich Munro 190 is one of the easiest Munros on Skye and a fine viewpoint ” it is the most westerly of all the Munros! It is usually done with several others … Continue reading →

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A superb video on Skye starring Spike Sykes and an early start.

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

One of my mates Ian “Spike” Sykes has made a video filmed in Skye at the JMCS hut a Coruisk it is only short and is well worth a watch. I hope you can get it with the link attached. … Continue reading →

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As the winter draws in on the hills, a reminder.

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

Let’s all look after each other? Todays weather from MWIS 3 Oct 2017 SUMMARY FOR ALL MOUNTAIN AREAS Gale force westerly winds across most mountains. A frontal wave will affect S Scotland & N England, producing a zone of persistent … Continue reading →

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