Category Archives: Recomended books and Guides

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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Fionaven – A mountain of huge corries a long ridge.wild views and “Its climbs have a mysterious reputation.”

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

I have promised a pal that we will climb the Corbett Fionaven she has been waiting to climb in for a while. I hope I am fit enough still to climb a big mountain after we are allowed backed in … 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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International Women’s Day. Lassies I admire !

Posted on March 8, 2020 by

International Women’s Day I was very lucky to have been brought up with some many friends telling me the tales of past Mountaineers and other incredible people. In these days there were few women mountaineers. I have always loved books … Continue reading →

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Seana Bhraigh Munro 254 – 927 metres/3041 feet. A hill not to rush. In memory of Phil James Assynt MRT Team Leader killed in an avalanche on Seana Bhraigh

Posted on February 18, 2020 by

Seana Bhraigh past visits. As most will know Seana Bhraigh is a long way from anywhere. Some guidebooks say it is one of the remotest Munros about. The hill is approached by Loch Coire Mhoir is reached by most by … Continue reading →

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Great to be feeling better at last.

Posted on February 5, 2020 by

Well hopefully slowly on the mend no hills yet but a visit to see the girls in Inverness. We had some time together and a chippy tea as a treat. They are such fun at this age. I had a … Continue reading →

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Moray Mountaineering Club Journal Vol 1 no 2. A classic.

Posted on January 31, 2020 by

In the old days the MMC used to produce a Annual Journal . This was an amazing read like the one I have been given. It was written after a visit by mountaineer Noel Odell to speak to Moray Mountaineering … Continue reading →

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