Category Archives: Munros

Rockfall warning – Kintail South Wall of the Forcan Ridge .

Posted on June 18, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

From Mountaineering Scotland. ROCKFALL WARNING: Anyone heading for the Glenshiel area this weekend or in the weeks ahead should be aware of a recent collapse of a lower section of the cliff which forms the south wall of the Forcan … Continue reading →

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Beinn Eighe – early start to make the best of the weather. First Munro’s for a while ( over a year). A visit to the Lancaster crash in Corrie Mhic Fhearchair.

Posted on June 16, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

“Any chance of a day out on the hill” I get these questions now and again. I have a friend who joined the RAF Leuchars Mountain Rescue Team in the 80’s as a very young lad when I was Team … Continue reading →

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Over West a few thoughts on the incredible Celtman.

Posted on June 14, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

It was magic to be over the West and catch up with a few pals. I met David Glebe who was supporting Chris Watson in the Celtman race. Swim 3. 4 k cycle 200 k and run over 45k and … Continue reading →

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The 9th Celtman (The Scottish Extreme Triathlon) is this weekend I hope all involved have fun!

Posted on June 10, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Since the start of the Celtman I was involved in the safety cover with Torridon MRT and helped with others and added a few points over the years. It was amazing when it started and that was an eye opening … Continue reading →

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The weather is changing again . Another lovely day in the West.

Posted on April 26, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

It looks like we are going to get some rain this week the ground needs it. Everything is so dry but it’s been a lovely few days in the sun after a long winter. ☀️ As I said there are … Continue reading →

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What a day on the back of Beinn Alligin in Torridon. A visit to a remote Corrie.

Posted on April 24, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was away early yesterday from my home on the East heading for the West coast. The forecast was superb and being a Friday the hills should be quite. It was a lovely drive over no rush and we met … Continue reading →

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A update from Scottish Mountain Rescue.

Posted on April 15, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

We would like to start by thanking you all for your continued support to Scottish Mountain Rescue. We have been as eager as everyone else to get back out into the mountains. Below is Q&A on where things stand from … Continue reading →

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Great days on the hill – How I miss them and cannot wait to go back ! Yet this hill has some sad memories Beinn Liath Mhor.

Posted on April 1, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Recently it’s been hard going due to Covid restrictions how I am missing the solitude and the views of the mountains . This photo came up yesterday on my computer it was taken by a good pal Kalie after a … Continue reading →

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Far North aircraft crashes great courage on Ben Loyal by Local shepherd and Doctor. The Mosquito on Cranstakie .

Posted on April 1, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Now we can travel many are out hunting Munros and Corbetts, most of the hills have tales to them many getting forgotten in these days of how many Munros, Corbetts and Strava times. Maybe I am getting old but I … Continue reading →

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What’s going to be your first hill day after Lockdown. It still seems so long away off ? For me I would love to climb Morven Caithness and then Skye after that Ben Nevis and Glencoe .

Posted on February 24, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Most of waited for any news yesterday about the changes in Covid Regulations it seems to be dragging on. How we miss our freedom and I will never take my freedom to roam for granted. Hopefully things are getting slowly … Continue reading →

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