Category Archives: Munros

The connection of Steve Perry, Ben Hope and an small insight a part of the man.

Posted on February 9, 2019 by

I received this through my blog and it a lovely tribute to Steve Perry and gives you an insight into who he was. I am sorry that I did not know Steve but I had heard of his exploits and … Continue reading →

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A hard couple of days.

Posted on February 8, 2019 by

It’s so difficult to look back on the last two days. We lost two incredible people to the mountains Andy Nisbet and Steve Perry on the remote Ben Hope in the far North of Scotland. The recovery by the Mountain … Continue reading →

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Mixed emotions

Posted on February 3, 2019 by

I was supposed to be at Newtonmore for the weekend and drove down after a hospital appointment in the snow across the Dava Moor. I was going to be out with my club the Moray Mountaineers. We were staying at … Continue reading →

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Hard going on the hills ? Do you leave word where your going?

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

I am helping a pal who is out on the hills on his own. He is out for a week chasing hills. He leaves me his route if possible texts me on the summits and when he gets off. He … Continue reading →

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Al Ward – RIP

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

From the RAF MR Facebook Page . “It is with great sadness we have to announce the passing of another Troop, Al Ward who served with the teams at Kinloss 1959-1961, Khormaksar 1961-1963, and Kinloss 1963 -1970. Al passed away … Continue reading →

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A winters walk on Fionn Bheinn (White Hill) near Achnasheen.

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

To many who know the mountains especially the Munro Fionn Bheinn above Achnasheen to most it is not the most motivating of hills. In summer it can be a short boggy wander and often climbed quickly along with other hills. … Continue reading →

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Kintail Days a few memories.

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

I was at Kintail for the New Year and had a great time what an area the sea and the mountains make this a special place here are a few memories. My first weekend in Mountain Rescue at RAF Kinloss … Continue reading →

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