Category Archives: mountain safety

An Teallach Memories – Please keep off the hills just now.

Posted on April 7, 2020 by

Its so easy to take photos now, I am glad over the years I took plenty I use to carry two cameras now its so easy with your phone and the digital era. I am so glad as there are … Continue reading →

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Tent Bound – week 2 “Lock in” How Expeditions and tent life helped?

Posted on April 5, 2020 by

During these recent times I think that some of the long Expeditions I have been so lucky to be on help get you through hard times. Sometimes we never made the tent and had to bivy outside it was so … Continue reading →

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Rum , Atlantic Corrie, Manx Shearwaters and a Call -out.

Posted on April 2, 2020 by

1997  – Another  Rum Callout .  8 Jun 97 Isle of Rum After a long day on the hill just as we were leaving Skye. Injured bird watcher .). Technical carry out of casualty with head injuries and dislocated shoulder.  … Continue reading →

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Kevin Woods – Winter Munro’s completed. A superb effort/

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

Well done Kevin Woods on his completion of his winter Munro Round, its been some effort through winter by Kevin. He is only the third person to complete this huge effort. Martin Moran and Steve Perry were the forerunners. I … Continue reading →

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How do we cope with the Coronavirus information. Advice on hill-walking, mountaineering, skiing and climbing.

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

I am asked if I am going out on the hills with the Coronavirus ongoing? I have not been on the hills since January as I have a ongoing problem with my chest. It’s getting better and I feel a … Continue reading →

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All SMC Huts to close ! Till Virus is over. Some memories of the CIC Hut.

Posted on March 18, 2020 by

To all users of the CIC SMC Huts Closed 18th March 2020 Due to the spread of Covid 19 the SMC has decided to close all of its huts forthwith. If you have an outstanding booking please contact the custodian … Continue reading →

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Sgurr Na Ciche – Memories. A hill not to be rushed and enjoyed, a long way from home.

Posted on March 17, 2020 by

Kevin Woods on his Winter Munros has just climbed another superb day again. He was away in the wilds of the West Coast near Loch Arkaig on Sgurr Na Ciche and neighbouring Munros. Yesterday he climbed 5 Munros, well done … Continue reading →

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